GEORGIA PLUMBING EXAM - MASTER
UNRESTRICTED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Branch Interval - Correct answers✔A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or
more in developed length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a drainage stack.
Measurements are taken down the stack from the highest horizontal branch connection.
Building Drain - Correct answers✔that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system
which receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the
building and conveys it to the building sewer beginning 30" meter outside the building wall.
Building Storm Drain - Correct answers✔a building drain for conveying rainwater, groundwater,
or similar discharge to a building storm sewer or a combined sewer. Also called house storm
drain
Combination Fixture - Correct answers✔A fixture combining one sink and laundry tray or a two-
or three-compartment sink or laundry tray in one unit.
Leader - Correct answers✔vertical exterior storm piping, also known as downspout
Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluids - Correct answers✔Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1.
Flood Level Rim - Correct answers✔The edge of the receptacle from which water overflows
Hot Water - Correct answers✔Water at a temperature greater than or equal to 110 º F (43º C).
, Tempered Water - Correct answers✔Water having a temperature range
between 85°F (29°C) and 110°F (43°C).
Lead-Free Pipe and Fittings - Correct answers✔Containing not more than a weighted average of
0.25-percent lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing
fittings, and fixtures.
Waste from industrial or manufacturing operations shall not be introduced into a public sewer
system unless approved by - Correct answers✔Code Official or Local Sewer Authority
The minimum depth of a potable water service pipe is - Correct answers✔12" below grade or 6"
below frost line
How do you correct over-excavation of a trench before pipe is laid? - Correct answers✔Sand or
fine gravel, 6" max - compacted
Vertical 2" ABS and PVC shall be supported at intervals not greater than - Correct answers✔12
FT; table 308.5
Horizontal 1 1/2" copper pipe shall be supported at intervals not greater than - Correct
answers✔12 FT; table 308.5
Horizontal 1" CPVC pipe shall be supported at intervals not greater than - Correct answers✔3
FT; table 308.5
The final test required of a newly installed plumbing DWV system is performed in what manner?
- Correct answers✔Visual
UNRESTRICTED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Branch Interval - Correct answers✔A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or
more in developed length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a drainage stack.
Measurements are taken down the stack from the highest horizontal branch connection.
Building Drain - Correct answers✔that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system
which receives the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the
building and conveys it to the building sewer beginning 30" meter outside the building wall.
Building Storm Drain - Correct answers✔a building drain for conveying rainwater, groundwater,
or similar discharge to a building storm sewer or a combined sewer. Also called house storm
drain
Combination Fixture - Correct answers✔A fixture combining one sink and laundry tray or a two-
or three-compartment sink or laundry tray in one unit.
Leader - Correct answers✔vertical exterior storm piping, also known as downspout
Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluids - Correct answers✔Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1.
Flood Level Rim - Correct answers✔The edge of the receptacle from which water overflows
Hot Water - Correct answers✔Water at a temperature greater than or equal to 110 º F (43º C).
, Tempered Water - Correct answers✔Water having a temperature range
between 85°F (29°C) and 110°F (43°C).
Lead-Free Pipe and Fittings - Correct answers✔Containing not more than a weighted average of
0.25-percent lead when used with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing
fittings, and fixtures.
Waste from industrial or manufacturing operations shall not be introduced into a public sewer
system unless approved by - Correct answers✔Code Official or Local Sewer Authority
The minimum depth of a potable water service pipe is - Correct answers✔12" below grade or 6"
below frost line
How do you correct over-excavation of a trench before pipe is laid? - Correct answers✔Sand or
fine gravel, 6" max - compacted
Vertical 2" ABS and PVC shall be supported at intervals not greater than - Correct answers✔12
FT; table 308.5
Horizontal 1 1/2" copper pipe shall be supported at intervals not greater than - Correct
answers✔12 FT; table 308.5
Horizontal 1" CPVC pipe shall be supported at intervals not greater than - Correct answers✔3
FT; table 308.5
The final test required of a newly installed plumbing DWV system is performed in what manner?
- Correct answers✔Visual
