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 __________.

• 30 inches x 22 inches

• 30 inches x 30 inches

• 20 inches x 30 inches

• 24 inches x 24 inches

Where the passageway has a height of less than 6 feet, the distance from the passageway access to the appliance shall not exceed _________.

• 6 feet

• 30 inches

• 20 feet

• 24 inches

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

• TRUE

• FALSE