International Plumbing Code Quiz

The purpose of the International Plumbing Code is to ____________.

• Establish a minimum standard

• Maintain quality control

• Make a contractor’s life hard

• Standardize the installation of plumbing products

The occupancy of a building refers to ____________.

• The number of people within the building

• The amount of dwelling units

• The purpose in which a building is utilized

• The purpose in which a building was constructed

A building permit may be issued to which of the following individuals?

• A construction supervisor

• The owner or authorized agent

• A building tenant

• Anyone as long as an application is made prior to work being done

An application for an appeal to a board of appeals shall be based on which of the following?

• Incorrectly interpreted code section

• Code sections do not apply

• Equal form of construction is proposed

• All of the above

Which of the following shall be represented on the Board of Appeals?

• An Architect or Engineer with over 10 years of experience

• Any building contractor who is in good standing with the jurisdiction

• A contractor who holds a C10 specialty license with the State of California

• The City Manager

A water heater may NOT be installed in the following location.

• garage

• attic

• concealed space between a closet and hallway

• bedroom

The International Plumbing Code refers to which code book for the requirements of earthquake straps on a water heater.

• International Building Code

• International Residential Code

• California Plumbing Code

• California Building Code

Where a water heater is installed in an attic, the opening shall be ____________.

• 22x30

• 30x30

• 30x36

• 36x36

Where a water heater is installed in an attic, the passageway shall not be less than ____________ inches.

• 24
• 30

• 36

• 22

A means of disconnecting an electric hot water supply system form its energy supply shall be provided in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

• True

• False