2012 UPC Code Update Part 2 – WA

RV 8.5.15

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2012 UPC Code Update Part 2 – WA

RV 8.5.15

Quiz 1

  1. Backflow prevention devices with atmospheric vents or ports shall not be installed ______in pits.
  • underground
  • in submerged locations
  • both of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. Potable water supplies to systems having no pumps or connections for pumping equipment, and no chemical injection or provisions for chemical injection, shall be protected from backflow by a/n ______assembly.
  • Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB)
  • Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
  • Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker (SVB)
  • Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly (DC)
  • all of the answers provided
  1. A/n ______backflow device shall be installed downstream from a potable water supply pump.
  • Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB)
  • Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
  • Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker (SVB)
  • Reduced-Pressure (RP)
  • all of the answers provided

  1. A potable water supply system that has a chemical injector shall be protected by a/n ______backflow device.
  • Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB)
  • Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB)
  • Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker (SVB)
  • Reduced-Pressure (RP)
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Potable water connections to steam or hot water boilers shall be protected by a/n ______.
  • air gap
  • reduced pressure principle backflow preventer
  • either of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. Potable water supply to carbonators shall be protected by a listed ______.
  • atmospheric vacuum breaker
  • pressure vacuum breaker
  • spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker
  • reduced pressure principle backflow preventer
  • double check valve backflow preventer
  1. Potable water supplies to fire protection systems that are normally under pressure, including but not limited to standpipes and automatic sprinkler systems, except in one or twofamily or townhouse residential flow-through or combination sprinkler systems, shall be piped in materials approved for potable water distribution systems by a ______.
  • Double Check (DC) valve backflow prevention assembly
  • Double Check (DC) detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly
  • Reduced Pressure (RP) principle backflow prevention assembly
  • Reduced Pressure (RP) detector fire protection backflow prevention assembly
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Potable water outlets, freeze-proof yard hydrants, combination stop-and-waste valves, and other fixtures that incorporate a stop-and-waste feature that drains into the ground, ______.
  • shall not be installed underground
  • shall not be installed above ground
  • shall not be installed above 1 story
  • shall not be installed above 30 feet
  • none of the answers provided
  1. NSF 61 is a standard that relates to ______.
  • drinking water system components that affect health
  • installation of sinks
  • drainage of systems
  • venting of systems
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Type M copper pipe has ______colored printing.
  • red
  • blue
  • green
  • black
  • orange
  1. Type L copper pipe has ______colored printing.
  • red
  • blue
  • green
  • black
  • orange
  1. Type K copper pipe has ______colored printing.
  • red
  • blue
  • green
  • black
  • orange
  1. Type ______copper pipe has the greatest wall thickness.
  • M
  • L
  • K

  1. Epoxy coating used on existing building supply or water distribution piping systems shall be in accordance with ______.
  • NSF 16
  • NSF 61
  • Table 1401.1
  • Health Department rules
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Plastic pipe cannot be used to replace metal pipe if the metal pipe was (is) part of the electrical grounding system.
  • True
  • False
  1. The maximum length of a copper or stainless steel flexible connector is ______.
  • 12 inches
  • 16 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 24 inches
  • 36 inches
  1. PEX, PEX-AL-PEX, PE-AL-PE, or PE-RT tubing shall not be installed within the first ______of piping connected to a water heater.
  • 12 inches
  • 16 inches
  • 18 inches
  • 24 inches
  • 36 inches
  1. Asbestos cement pipe shall be joined using approved ______.
  • elastomeric gaskets
  • stainless steel couplings
  • sanitized portland cement
  • all of the answers provided
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Brass joint brazing material melts above ______.
  • 454°F
  • 679°F
  • 1000°F
  • 1234°F
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Mechanical joints to connect brass can be ______.
  • compression joints
  • pressed joints
  • grooved type joints using an approved elastomeric gasket to form a seal
  • all of the answers provided
  • none of the answers provided

Quiz 2

  1. Thread sealant tape or compound shall be applied ______.
  • only on male threads
  • only on female threads
  • on either the male or female threads
  1. Brazed joints between copper pipe or tubing and fittings shall be made with brazing alloys having a liquid temperature above ______.
  • 454°F
  • 679°F
  • 1000°F
  • 1234°F
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Mechanical joints for copper are ______.
  • compression
  • flanged
  • grooved
  • push fit fittings
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Mechanical formed fittings in copper tubing must be ______.
  • brazed
  • soldered
  • compression fit
  • pressed fit
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Pressed fittings for copper pipe or tubing shall have an elastomeric O-ring that forms the joint.
  • True
  • False
  1. Copper push fit fittings must meet standard ______.
  • NSF 61
  • ASSE 1061
  • Table 1401.1
  • ASME A112.18.1
  1. Copper soldered joints must meet standard ______.
  • ASTM B 828
  • ASSE 1061
  • Table 1401.1
  • ASME A112.18.1
  1. Copper joints that are soldered can be heated with a/n ______.
  • LP torch
  • oxy/acetylene torch
  • MIG welding system
  • TIG welding system
  • two of the answers provided
  1. In soldering copper joints, lead content that exceeds ______shall be prohibited in piping systems conveying potable water.
  • 0.1%
  • 0.2%
  • 5%
  • 10%
  • 50%
  1. On copper threaded pipe, sealant tape or compound may be applied ______.
  • only on the male threads
  • only on the female threads
  • either on the male or female threads
  1. Mechanical joints for CPVC plastic pipe that use push-on fittings need to comply with ______.
  • ASSE 1061
  • NSF 16
  • NSF 61
  • Table 1401.1
  • none of the answers provided
  1. With solvent cement joints for CPVC that require a primer, the solvent shall be ______in color.
  • green
  • blue
  • red or yellow
  • orange
  1. Listed solvent cement for CPVC that does not require the use of primers, shall be ______in color.
  • green
  • blue
  • red or yellow
  • orange
  1. Pipe shall be placed inside fitting to forcefully bottom the pipe in the socket, and shall be held together until joint is set.
  • True
  • False
  1. A CPVC pipe can be threaded if it is at least Schedule ______.
  • 40
  • 60
  • 80
  • 100
  • 120
  1. A threaded CPVC pipe will have its pressure rating reduced by ______.
  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 90%
  1. Mechanical joints for ductile iron pipe and fittings shall consist of a bell that is cast integrally with the pipe or fittings, and that is provided with an exterior flange having bolt holes and a socket with annular recesses for the sealing gasket and the plain end of the pipe or fitting. The elastomeric gasket shall comply with ______.
  • AWWA C111
  • ASSE 1061
  • NSF 61
  • Table 1401.1
  • none of the answers provided

  1. Push-on joints for ductile iron pipe and fittings shall consist of a single elastomeric gasket that shall be assembled by positioning it in an annular recess in the pipe or fitting socket, and forcing the plain end of the pipe or fitting into the socket. The elastomeric gasket shall comply with ______.
  • AWWA C111
  • ASSE 1061
  • NSF 61
  • Table 1401.1
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Galvanized steel pipe that has mechanical joints shall be made with an approved and listed elastomeric gasket.
  • True
  • False
  1. When applying sealant to galvanized pipe, the sealant shall be applied to the ______threads.
  • male
  • female
  • both of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided

Quiz 3

  1. Heat-fusion of PE pipe shall follow ______.
  • ASTM D 2657
  • AWWA C111
  • ASSE 1061
  • NSF 61
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Butt-fusion joints shall be made by heating the squared ends of ______by holding ends against a heated element.
  • two pipes
  • pipe and fittings
  • two fittings
  • any of the answers provided
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Electro-fusion joints shall be made by embedding the resistance wire in the fitting, and supplying with a heat source.
  • True
  • False
  1. When installing compression fittings for connecting PE pipe, the ring clamps shall be installed ______from each other.
  • 45 degrees
  • 90 degrees
  • 180 degrees
  • 270 degrees
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Bends for PE pipe shall not be less than ______pipe diameters.
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
  • 50
  1. Bends for PE pipe shall not be closer than ______pipe diameters from a fitting or valve.
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
  • 40
  • 50
  1. What does PE-AL-PE mean?
  • Polyethylene Aluminum Polyethylene
  • Plastic Esiomeer Aluminum Plastic Esiomeer
  • Primary Elastomeric Always Primary Elastomeric
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Mechanical joints for PE-AL-PE fittings can use metal insert fittings with copper crimp rings. The rings can be crimped a maximum of ______time(s).
  • one
  • two
  • three
  • four
  • unlimited
  1. PE-RT pipe is also known as ______.
  • Polyethylene of raised temperature
  • Primary Elastomeric Raised Temperature
  • Plastic Elastic Rigid Tubing
  • Plastic Elongated Right Tubing

  1. The standard for mechanical joints for PEX tubing is ______.
  • ASTM F 876
  • NSF 61
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Mechanical joints for PEX-AL-PEX follow standard ______or standard ______.
  • ASTM F 1974 – ASTM F 2434
  • ASTM F 876 – ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM F 1974 – ASTM D 2657
  • none of the answers provided
  1. PEX-AL-PEX tubing is joined by compression fittings.
  • True
  • False
  1. PP pipe is an abbreviation for ______.
  • Polypropylene
  • Plastic Pipe
  • Pretty Purple
  • Polystyrene Pipe
  • none of the answers provided
  1. PP pipe can be threaded ______.
  • when required by the job foreman
  • if 2 inches in diameter or smaller
  • if 2 inches in diameter or larger
  • never
  • none of the answers provided
  1. The standard to follow for PVC with mechanical joints using an elastomeric seal is ______.
  • ASTM D 3139
  • ASTM F 876
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • none of the answers provided
  1. The primer for glued fittings for PVC is ______in color.
  • red
  • pink
  • purple
  • orange
  • clear
  1. A PVC pipe can be threaded if it is at least Schedule ______.
  • 40
  • 60
  • 80
  • 100
  • 120
  1. A threaded PVC pipe will have its pressure rating reduced by ______.
  • 10%
  • 30%
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 90%
  1. A female PVC threaded fitting can be used with a ______.
  • plastic male threaded PVC fitting
  • stainless steel threaded male fitting
  • galvanized steel threaded male fitting
  • copper threaded male fitting
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Which of the following are acceptable methods for joining stainless steel fittings?
  • Compression
  • Flanged
  • Grooved
  • Threaded
  • all of the answers provided

Quiz 4

  1. Stainless steel joints can be welded by the ______method.
  • fusion welding
  • resistance welding
  • both of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. Slip joints may be used ______.
  • on bathroom vanities
  • to connect garbage disposals
  • only on an exposed fixture supply
  • when resetting a water closet tank
  • all of the answers provided

  1. A dielectric union is installed at points of connection of ______.
  • dissimilar metals
  • copper to PVC
  • PVC to ABS
  • ABS to CPVC
  • none of the answers provided
  1. On a connection between copper pipe and galvanized steel pipe, a dielectric union is not required if a brass nipple of ______in length is used between the copper pipe and the steel fittings.
  • 3 inches
  • 4 inches
  • 5 inches
  • 6 inches
  • 12 inches
  1. Potable water tanks shall meet the following standard:
  • NSF 61
  • NSF 16
  • ASSE 1079
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  1. ABS joints with elastomeric seals shall meet the following standard:
  • ASTM D 3212
  • ASSE 1079
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • none of the answers provided
  1. ABS glued joints shall meet the following standard:
  • ASTM D 2235
  • ASSE 1079
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • none of the answers provided
  1. An ABS pipe can be threaded if it is at least Schedule ______.
  • 40
  • 60
  • 80
  • 100
  • 120
  1. Elastomeric gaskets used to join asbestos cement pipe shall comply with standard ______.
  • ASTM D 1869
  • ASSE 1079
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Brazing joints between brass pipe and fittings shall be made with brazing alloys having a liquid temperature above ______.
  • 250ºF
  • 500ºF
  • 750ºF
  • 1000ºF
  1. Brazing of brass pipes and joints requires that the brazing rod meets standard ______.
  • ASSE 1079
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • AWS A5.8
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Brass threaded joints shall comply with standard ______.
  • ASSE 1079
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • ASME B1.20.1
  • none of the answers provided
  1. The depth of the lead in a cast iron fitting must be at least ______.
  • 1/2 inch
  • 3/4 inch
  • 1 inch
  • 1-1/2 inches
  • none of the answers provided
  1. The lead level on a cast iron pipe fitting cannot be lower than ______below the rim of the hub.
  • 1/16 of an inch
  • 1/8 of an inch
  • 1/4 of an inch
  • 1/2 of an inch
  • none of the answers provided

  1. A mechanical joint shielded coupling type for hubless cast-iron pipe and fittings shall have a metallic shield and shall comply with standard ______.
  • ASTM A 1056
  • ASTM C 1277
  • ASTM C 1540
  • CISPI 310
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Mechanical joints for cast iron-pipe that use an elastomeric gasket, shall comply with standard ______.
  • ASTM C 564
  • ASTM F 1974
  • ASTM D 2657
  • ASSE 1079
  • none of the answers provided
  1. Hubless cast-iron pipe and fittings shall be clean and free of ______.
  • dirt
  • mud
  • sand
  • foreign materials
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Brazed joints between copper pipe and fittings shall be made with brazing alloys having a liquid temperature above ______.
  • 250ºF
  • 500ºF
  • 750ºF
  • 1000ºF
  1. Threaded copper fittings used in DWV shall have the sealant tape or compound applied to the ______.
  • male threads
  • female threads
  • either of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. With PVC push-on joints that have an elastomeric gasket, the gasket shall be in accordance with standard ______.
  • ASTM D 3212
  • ASTM A 1056
  • ASTM C 1277
  • ASTM C 1540
  • all of the answers provided

Quiz 5

  1. PVC joints shall use a primer that is ______in color.
  • red
  • pink
  • purple
  • orange
  • clear
  1. Joint shall be held in place and shall remain undisturbed for 1 minute after assembly.
  • True
  • False
  1. PVC pipe may be threaded if it is at least of Schedule ______.
  • 40
  • 60
  • 80
  • 100
  • 120
  1. Mechanical joints between stainless steel pipe and fittings shall be of the ______.
  • compression type
  • grooved coupling type
  • hydraulic pressed type
  • flanged type
  • any of the answers provided
  1. Welded joins between stainless steel pipe and fittings shall comply with standard ______and shall be welded autogenously.
  • ASTM C 425
  • ASME A112.3.1
  • ASME B1.20.1
  • ASTM F 656
  1. Mechanical joints shall be designed to provide a permanent seal, and shall be of the ______joint type.
  • mechanical
  • push-on
  • either of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. A solvent cement joint between ABS and PVC building drain and building sewer shall be made using listed transition solvent cement.
  • True
  • False
  1. The joint between the copper pipe and fitting shall be ______.
  • soldered
  • brazed
  • either of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. Food waste disposal units installed with a set of ______sinks shall be connected to a separate trap.
  • restaurant
  • commercial
  • industrial
  • any of the answers provided
  1. Each grease interceptor shall be installed and connected so that it’s easily accessible for ______of the intercepted grease.
  • inspection
  • cleaning
  • removal
  • all of the answers provided
  1. A gravity grease interceptor, in accordance with IAPMO Z1001, shall not be installed in a building where food is handled.
  • True
  • False
  1. Roofs, paved areas, yards, courts, courtyards, vent shafts, or light wells shall be drained into a ______.
  • separate storm sewer system
  • combined sewer system
  • either of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. In the case of ______, storm water may be discharged to streets as long as the storm water flows away from the building and adjoining property.
  • one-family dwelling
  • two-family dwellings
  • both of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided
  1. Subsoil drains shall be open jointed and constructed of ______.
  • Asbestos Cement
  • PE
  • PVC
  • Vitrified Clay
  • any of the answers provided
  1. Roof drains shall be constructed of ______.
  • cast-iron
  • copper alloy
  • lead
  • plastic
  • any of the answers provided
  1. The provisions herein shall apply to the design, installation, testing, and verification of ______in hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities.
  • medical gas
  • medical vacuum systems
  • related permanent equipment
  • all of the answers provided
  1. Firestop systems shall be installed in accordance with ______.
  • Chapter 15
  • building code
  • the manufacturer’s installation instructions
  • all of the answers provided
  1. The ______space between the sleeve and the penetrating item and the ______space between the sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly shall be firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
  • under – inside
  • outer – outside
  • inside – outside
  • inside – inner
  1. The AHJ shall conduct a thorough examination of sufficient representative installations to provide ______.
  • verification of satisfactory compliance with this chapter
  • the appropriate manufacturer’s installation instructions
  • construction documents
  • applicable manufacturer’s product information
  • all of the answers provided
  1. The required ______of the penetration firestop systems are at least the same as the hourly rating of the assembly being penetrated.
  • F ratings
  • T ratings
  • both of the answers provided
  • neither of the answers provided

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