Journeyman's Exam Questions with Correct Verified Answers . Graded A

Journeyman's Exam Questions with
Correct Verified Answers 2026-2027.
Graded A



.2 of 1% - ANSWhat is the maximum lead content allowed in flux and
solder?


.25% - ANSWater pipe and fittings with a lead content which exceeds
________% shall be prohibited.


.26 - ANSMetered faucets shall deliver a maximum of ______ gallons of
water per use.


1 - ANSHow many approved slip joints are allowed on the outlet side of a
trap?


1 - ANSHow many bathroom groups are allowed to be horizontally wet
vented?


1 - ANSHow many pipe sizes can a trap arm and trap be increased?


1 - ANSHow many traps are permitted on a trap arm?




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,1 - ANSHow many traps are required far a set of three lavatories that are
within the maximum allowable code distance?


1 - ANSManually operated flushometers shall be used to control not more
than _____ urinal(s).


1 1/2 - ANSStrainers for roof drains shall have a minimum inlet area above
the roof level not less than _________ times the area of the conductor
which the drain is connected.


1 1/4 " - 2' 6"
1 1/2" - 3' 6"
2" - 5'
3" - 6' - ANSWhat is the maximum trap to vent distance for the following
trap sizes.
1 1/4"
1 1/2"
2"
3"


1 1/4" - ANSWhat is the minimum individual vent size allowed by code?


1 gal - ANSWhat is the maximum number of gallons per flush allowed by
code for a urinal?


1 Story - ANSIn a multi-story building, accessibility to required fixtures shall
not exceed _______________.

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,1 WC, 1-2 Lavs, BT/Shwr optional Bidet emergency floor drain - ANSWhat
is a Bathroom group?


1-1/4" - 1 dfu's
1-1/2" - 3 dfu's
2" - 4 dfu's
3" 6 dfu's
4" - dfu's - ANSWhat are the fixture unit values for the following traps


1.6 gal - ANSWhat is the maximum number of gallons per flush allowed by
code for a water closet.


1' - ANSWhat is the minimum code requirement height above the floor that
a reduced pressure principle back-flow preventer assembly can be
installed?


1" - ANSCaulk joints for cast iron bell and spigot shall be filled with molten
lead to a depth of not less than ________?


1" - ANSExcept for refrigeration could and ice machines, what is the
minimum size for an indirect was pipe?


1" of water column - ANSThe vent system seal be designed to prevent trap
seal from being exposed to a pressure differential that exceeds.




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, 1", overflow pipe - ANSThe critical level for an anti-siphon ballcock water
closet shall be not less than ________ inch(es) above the full opening of
the __________ ________


1/2" - ANSWhat is the minimum size indirect waste pipe serving food
preparation equipment?


1/4" - ANSThreads of drainage fittings shall be tapped as to allow _____
pitch per foot


1/4" per foot - ANSWhat is the minimum pitch required fora 2" horizontal
drain?


1/8"/foot or 1% slope - ANSWhat is the minimum pitch allowed for indirect
waste piping conveying condensate discharge?


10 or more stories - ANSWhen are parallel vent stacks required by code?


10' Head of water for 15 minutes
5 psi for and air test - ANSWhat are the requirements when testing the
DWV system Water and Air?


100' - ANSMaximum distance a cleanup can be spaced apart


1024 square inches - ANSShower compartments regardless of shape, shall
have a minimum finished interior of _____________.


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