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NC 2018 Plumbing Code Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
(2025)
101.3 Intent - CORRECT ANSWER-The purpose of this code is to establish the
minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health, and
general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life
and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and
to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders
during emergency operations.
101.4.1 Gas - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international Fuel Gas
Code Shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas
appliances and related accessories, as covered in this code. These requirements
apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet
connection of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and
commercial gas appliances related accessories.
101.4.2 Mechanical - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international
mechanical code shall apply to the installation alterations, repairs and
replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures
fittings, and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling air-
conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related
systems.
101.4.3 Plumbing - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international
plumbing code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, and replacement
of plumbing systems including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all
aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the international private
sewage disposal code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
101.4.5 Fire - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international fire code
shall apply to the matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and
premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling
or use of structures, materials, or devices; from conditions hazardous to life,
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property or public welfare in the occupancy structures, materials or devices; and
from the construction, extension, repair, alteration, or removal of fire
suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in
the structure or on the premises from the occupancy or operation.
101.4.6 Energy - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the International Energy
Conservation code shall apply to all matters governing the design and
construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
101.4.7 Existing Buildings - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the
International Existing Building Code shall apply to matters governing the repair,
alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing structures.
101.5 Requirements of other state agencies, occupational licensing boards or
commissions. - CORRECT ANSWER-The North Carolina State Building Codes do
not include all additional requirements for buildings and structures that may be
imposed by other state agencies, occupational licensing boards and
commissions. It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder, registered design
professional, contractor or occupational licensing holder to determine whether
any additional requirements exist.
AAC Masonry - CORRECT ANSWER-Masonry made of autoclaved aerated
concrete (AAC) units, manufactured without internal reinforcement and bonded
together using thin- or thick-bed mortar.
24 Hour Basis - CORRECT ANSWER-The actual time that a person is an occupant
within a facility for receiving care. It shall not include a facility that is open for 24
hours and is capable of providing case to someone visiting the facility during any
segment of 24 hours.
Accessible - CORRECT ANSWER-A site, building, facility or portion thereof that
complies with chapter 11.
Accessible Means of Egress - CORRECT ANSWER-A continuous and
unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or
facility to a public way.
Accessible Route - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous unobstructed path that
complies with chapter 11
Accessible Unit - CORRECT ANSWER-A dwelling unit or sleeping unit that
complies with this code and the provisions for acceptable units in ICC A117.1
Accepted Engineering Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Desing analysis and testing
methods that are used in developing design solutions for compliance with the
requirements of this code. Accepted engineering practice is the level at which the
average, prudent designer in a given community would practice.
NC 2018 Plumbing Code Exam
Questions and Answers A+ Graded
(2025)
101.3 Intent - CORRECT ANSWER-The purpose of this code is to establish the
minimum requirements to provide a reasonable level of safety, public health, and
general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability,
sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation and safety to life
and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and
to provide a reasonable level of safety to fire fighters and emergency responders
during emergency operations.
101.4.1 Gas - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international Fuel Gas
Code Shall apply to the installation of gas piping from the point of delivery, gas
appliances and related accessories, as covered in this code. These requirements
apply to gas piping systems extending from the point of delivery to the inlet
connection of appliances and the installation and operation of residential and
commercial gas appliances related accessories.
101.4.2 Mechanical - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international
mechanical code shall apply to the installation alterations, repairs and
replacement of mechanical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures
fittings, and/or appurtenances, including ventilating, heating, cooling air-
conditioning, and refrigeration systems, incinerators and other energy related
systems.
101.4.3 Plumbing - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international
plumbing code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair, and replacement
of plumbing systems including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and/or
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all
aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the international private
sewage disposal code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
101.4.5 Fire - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the international fire code
shall apply to the matters affecting or relating to structures, processes and
premises from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the storage, handling
or use of structures, materials, or devices; from conditions hazardous to life,
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property or public welfare in the occupancy structures, materials or devices; and
from the construction, extension, repair, alteration, or removal of fire
suppression, automatic sprinkler systems and alarm systems or fire hazards in
the structure or on the premises from the occupancy or operation.
101.4.6 Energy - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the International Energy
Conservation code shall apply to all matters governing the design and
construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
101.4.7 Existing Buildings - CORRECT ANSWER-The provisions of the
International Existing Building Code shall apply to matters governing the repair,
alteration, change of occupancy, addition to and relocation of existing structures.
101.5 Requirements of other state agencies, occupational licensing boards or
commissions. - CORRECT ANSWER-The North Carolina State Building Codes do
not include all additional requirements for buildings and structures that may be
imposed by other state agencies, occupational licensing boards and
commissions. It shall be the responsibility of the permit holder, registered design
professional, contractor or occupational licensing holder to determine whether
any additional requirements exist.
AAC Masonry - CORRECT ANSWER-Masonry made of autoclaved aerated
concrete (AAC) units, manufactured without internal reinforcement and bonded
together using thin- or thick-bed mortar.
24 Hour Basis - CORRECT ANSWER-The actual time that a person is an occupant
within a facility for receiving care. It shall not include a facility that is open for 24
hours and is capable of providing case to someone visiting the facility during any
segment of 24 hours.
Accessible - CORRECT ANSWER-A site, building, facility or portion thereof that
complies with chapter 11.
Accessible Means of Egress - CORRECT ANSWER-A continuous and
unobstructed way of egress travel from any accessible point in a building or
facility to a public way.
Accessible Route - CORRECT ANSWER-Continuous unobstructed path that
complies with chapter 11
Accessible Unit - CORRECT ANSWER-A dwelling unit or sleeping unit that
complies with this code and the provisions for acceptable units in ICC A117.1
Accepted Engineering Practice - CORRECT ANSWER-Desing analysis and testing
methods that are used in developing design solutions for compliance with the
requirements of this code. Accepted engineering practice is the level at which the
average, prudent designer in a given community would practice.
