MEP Plumbing Exam 1 || acknowledged answers 100%.

MEP Plumbing Exam 1 || acknowledged answers 100%.

Design Regulations - Codes correct answers Building designs are regulated by the current code
in the jurisdiction.



Other notable codes correct answers Residential Code (IRC)


Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB)



Zoning Codes



Standards are not code, BUT codes can refer to them for guidance correct answers ...



Code Process correct answers Typically 3 year cycle



State - Adoption



Local Jurisdiction - Adoption


During 3 year period, councils create committees to correct answers Review older codes



Adjust or correct codes


Need for new codes



Codes are either correct answers Prescriptive

-gives clear prescriptions for construction systems

, Performance

-criteria based on function of component



Codes are set at what level? correct answers Enforcement - Jurisdictional Inspector



Buildings are classified by correct answers -Occupancy or use

-Allowable floor area


-maximum height and # of stores

-Type of construction

-location on the property



How do we determine the number of plumbing fixtures? correct answers -Determine Building
Use Group

-Gross Floor Space

-Storage/Mechanical Space

-Number of people using facility

-Determine the number of fixtures required
-Additional needs of the customer



Plumbing Equipment Items correct answers -Pipe

-Fittings

-Hangers

-Shut-off valves



Water Closet correct answers toilet