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RHODE ISLAND JOURNEY MAN
PLUMBER EXAM QUESTIO NS
WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWER S.
Question : State of Rhode Island Plumbing Code is
known as:
CORRECT ANSWER : Plumbing Code Regulation
SBC-3
Question : Water Services Shall Be Installed Not Less
Than:
CORRECT ANSWER : 4' 6" Below Grade
Question : Piping installed in exterior walls or areas
subject to freezing must:
CORRECT ANSWER : Insulated/Heated or Both
Question : Building Sewers connected to a public sewer
shall have a minimum coverage of:
CORRECT ANSWER : 36" Below Grade
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Question : Under a water heater 6 gallons or greater that
is elevated
CORRECT ANSWER : A safe waste pan shall be
installed
Question : A safe waste pan shall be at least
CORRECT ANSWER : 2" deep with 2" clearance
around heater
Question : Water service piping and building drain/sewer
shall be separated by:
CORRECT ANSWER : 10' undisturbed compacted earth
Question : Water service separation distance is not
required if:
CORRECT ANSWER : Water line is installed minimum
12" above sewer line at highest point
Question : Distance for a septic tank/sewer to a private
water supply(well) is:
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CORRECT ANSWER : 50'
Question : Where frost closure is common an increase in
vent size shall take place:
CORRECT ANSWER : 6"below the roof with an
approved fitting
Question : High Hazard flood zone is:
CORRECT ANSWER : "V" zone (subject to wave
heights in excess of 3')
Question : Lead free pipe and fittings contain less than:
CORRECT ANSWER : 8.0% Lead
Question : Hot water is water at temperature greater than
or equal to:
CORRECT ANSWER : 110 degrees
Question : Lead free solder and flux contain no more than
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CORRECT ANSWE R: 0.2% Lead
Question : Strainer plates on drain lines for rodent
proofing must have openings:
CORRECT ANSWER : 0.5 inches
Question : Sleeves for pipes passing through foundation
walls or under footings shall be:
CORRECT ANSWER : Two pipe size greater than the
pipe passing through it