NYC FUEL GAS CODE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

NYC FUEL GAS CODE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Where is the union located for a gas appliance? - CORRECT ANSA union fitting shall be provided for appliance connected by rigid metallic pipe. Such unions shall be accessible and located within 6 feet of the appliance. Where is gas piping permitted? - CORRECT ANSGas piping may be installed in public corridors in residential buildings that do not have floors below grade or in multi-use buildings that have a residential occupancy in accordance with the following, Gas piping shall be permitted to be installed within a public corridor at the lowest level of the building or the lowest residential level of the building. All gas valves located within the public corridor shall be accessible for maintenance and inspection. Gas pressure within the public corridor piping shall not exceed 1/2 psi. The completed piping within the public corridor is to be tested and proven tight at 10 psig for a minimum of 30 minutes. The public corridor shall be ventilated in accordance with the New York City Mechanical Code. The pipe shall not be installed in a return air plenum. Pipes must be welded. How much must piping for other than dry gas conditions be sloped? - CORRECT ANSNot less the 1/4 inch in 15 feet to prevent traps. Hanger spacing for 3/4 inch and 1 inch gas pipe - CORRECT ANS8 feet When is water permitted for testing? - CORRECT ANSFresh water may be used the test medium where the required test pressure exceeds 100 p.s.i.g. 2 When do need temporary restraints when testing? - CORRECT ANSExpansion joints shall be provided with temporary restraints, if required, for the additional trust load under test. What must each digital gauge used to measure pressure in the magnitude of 3 and higher read? - CORRECT ANSThe gauge shall have a minimum reading of 1/100 of a p.s.i.g. Where pipe passes through an outside wall, this piping shall not be less than how many inches outside of the buildings? - CORRECT ANSWith conduit going through the wall, pipe shall not be less than 4 inches outside the building and sleeve shall be at least 1 inch beyond the inner side of the wall. Pipe shall be vented above grade to the outdoors and shall be installed so as to prevent the entrance of water and insects. Threaded pipe may be used up to 4 inches at pressure no greater than? - CORRECT ANS1/2 p.s.i.g. Gas piping going through the foundation wall of a building, shall be protected by? - CORRECT ANSEncasing it in a protective sleeve. Gas piping in solid floor shall be installed in a conduit of schedule 40 pipe. This conduit shall extend not less than how many inches above the floor? - CORRECT ANS2 inches. 3 All exterior gas piping shall be elevated not less than how many inches above ground and roof surfaces? - CORRECT ANS3 1/2 inches. The untreated portion of gas piping outlets must extend at least how many inches through finished ceilings and walls? - CORRECT ANS1 inch Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of, how many inches below grade? - CORRECT ANS24 inches The unthreatened portion of gas piping outlets extending through floors or outdoor patios and slabs must extend at least, how many inches above them? - CORRECT ANS2 inches What gas is prohibited from being used for testing gas piping? - CORRECT ANSOxygen The testing duration for gas piping with distribution pressures over 1/2 p.s.I.g through 5 p.s.I.g is? - CORRECT ANS50 p.s.I.g for a minimum of 30 minutes. Supports for 1 inch gas piping shall be spaced no more than, how many feet apart? - CORRECT ANS8 feet The gas shut off valve shall be within how many feet of the appliance? - CORRECT ANS6 feet 4 Located on the supply side of the meter, every meter shall be equipped with a what? - CORRECT ANSShut off valve Gas distribution piping with pressures up to 1/2 p.s.I.g, shall be tested at a pressure of how many P.s.I.g? and a minimum of how many minutes? - CORRECT ANS3 p.s.I.g for 30 minutes What joints is acceptable in gas piping? - CORRECT ANSThreaded, flanged and welded Gas meters and service piping is found in what part of the F.G.C? - CORRECT ANSAppendix E What is the final step before you restore gas service after a shutdown? - CORRECT ANSThe gas utility company shall be notified by owner or his or her authorized representative. All factory applied coated and wrapped pipe shall be pressure tested at a minimum of what p.s.I.g? - CORRECT ANS90 p.s.i.g. The holder of the plumbing permit shall give how many days prior written notice for inspection? - CORRECT ANS2 days Gas leak detection methods include? - CORRECT ANSAn approved gas detector, a noncorrosive leak detection fluid and other approved leak detection methods.