Deck 14: Plumbing Codes: Fixtures and Fixture Fittings

Question 1

What is the purpose of a thermostatic mixing valve?

A)sets maximum water temperature
B)heats water
C)regulates gas input
D)regulates water flow

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Bidets, lavatories, urinals, or water closets cannot be set closer than 15 inches from their center to a side-wall or partition according to the IPC.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Accessible describes a facility as being usable by persons having physical disabilities.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What is the maximum flow rate mandated for water closet discharges?

A)1 gallon per flush
B)1.6 gallon per flush
C)2.2 gallons per flush
D)2.6 gallons per flush

Question 5

What is the maximum flow rate mandated for shower head discharges?

A)1.5 gpm
B)2.5 gpm
C)2.6 gpm
D)1.6 gpm

Question 6

Which of the following building code-related method to obtain the number of occupants in a building considers egress (exiting)established for fire safety?

A)legal limit
B)actual-occupant method
C)owner/agent affidavit
D)engineering estimate

Question 7

According to ASSE standard, thermostatic mixing valve devices must be set no higher than what maximum temperature?

A)140 °
B)100 °
C)110 °
D)120 °

Question 8

When trying to estimate the number of occupants in a building that features a large amount of fixed seating, which of the following methods would the most appropriate?

A)legal limit
B)actual-occupant method
C)owner/agent affidavit
D)engineering estimate

Question 9

Which term describes a facility as being usable by persons having physical disabilities?

A)permissible
B)accessible
C)open
D)restricted

Question 10

According to the majority of plumbing codes, the travel distance to centrally located restrooms in large structures is limited to:

A)1,000 feet
B)750 feet
C)500 feet
D)400 feet

Question 11

According to code, what is the minimum width for water closet compartments?

A)60 inches
B)45 inches
C)25 inches
D)30 inches

Question 12

After how many minutes will a person exposed to 120 ° F water be subject to burns?

A)2
B)4
C)5
D)7

Question 13

Under the IPC, bidets, lavatories, urinals, or water closets cannot be set closer than how many inches from center to center between adjacent fixtures?

A)20 inches
B)35 inches
C)25 inches
D)30 inches

Question 14

The actual-occupant method is a strong choice for determining the number of occupants in a theater.

Question 15

Under the IPC, bidets, lavatories, urinals, or water closets must have at least how many inches of clearance in front of the fixture lip?

A)24 inches
B)21 inches
C)15 inches
D)20 inches