MEP PLUMBING EXAM 1 || QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS 100%.

MEP PLUMBING EXAM 1 || QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
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