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2012 International Commercial Code
Commercial Mechanical Inspector
By Cliff Burger
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The Result: Passed
Over 400 Test Questions with Answers and References in
the back of the book. The Timed Exam Section contains 8
complete M-2 type exams. This is equivalent to taking the
M-1 exam over 8 times!! All Questions are based on the
International Mechanical Code® International Fuel Gas Code®
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This study practice guide contains two sections. Section One contains over 400
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How to Pass Your Exams First Time
Studying the code can help you pass the exam, but because of the extremely large
amount of data, exceptions and variations it is impossible to have all that
information flawlessly in your mind. That is why the tests are open book. The best
inspectors rely on the code book, not their recollection of the code. It is extremely
important to be right on the safety issues in the code. If you have a basic
understanding of terminology you should easily be able to pass the exams by
having a fast system down for finding the answers in the book.
First, do not read the code through intensely paying attention to every detail.
There is way too much information to absorb in that way. Instead, first skim
through the table of contents to see how the code is arranged. In an open book
test it is very important to be able to find the answer and find it fast. Spend 10
minutes and just familiarize yourself with the arrangement of the whole code book.
Look though the table of contents. Go to the sections that interest you and find
them. Next, go to the back of the book and study the index. Most of the answers
you need to find are only seconds away once you find the right topic in the index.
You must become an expert at finding what you need in the index. The answers to
almost all of the questions on the exam can be found in a matter of a minute or
less if you find it first in the index and then in the section that the index points to.
Second, skim through all of the sections in the code paying attention to the titles of
each section and subsection lightly skimming the content. This does two things. It
further familiarizes you with the code book and how it is arranged and also trains
your eyes and mind to be able to go quickly through the content. You will pick up
bits and pieces of what you have skimmed and when you see numbers your mind
will naturally be inquisitive to see what the numbers apply to.
Let’s face it, on an open book test the main thing to overcome is the time factor.
All of the answers that you need are right there in that book, you just need to
know where and how to find them. If there were no time limit everyone should be
able to get 100% correct answers on the test every time.
How To Learn
One thing that they do not teach you in school is how to learn and how to
remember. Too much emphasis is put on what you are learning and no emphasis
is put on a system of learning.
Schools should first teach you how to learn, just like they teach you how to read or
do math. Once you have mastered the system of how to learn, you can learn and
retain anything.
Most people think that in order to memorize something you need to read it over
and over again. While this method will cause memorization over time, it is really
an inefficient use of time. In reality memorization is a product of two things, time
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and recall. If you read a fact or figure and then never make any attempt to bring
that information back to your conscious mind, you probably will not remember it
very long. Think about how many people you have met only to forget their name.
Why because you did not use their name. Remember, if you don’t use it, you lose
it. Sound familiar, well, it’s true.
So I’m learning codes, how do I use them?
Here is how to do it!
Never spend more than about 20 minutes at one time studying through the code
book. Why? It is a proven fact that most people concentrate the best for about 20
minutes and then their learning productivity starts to decrease. You will actually
learn much more by studying in twenty minute intervals. During the break times
away from the code book you will actually keep learning and really learning it if you
do this. Try to recall as many of the facts that you have learned during your 20
minute study block as you can. Every time you recall a fact it makes that fact
much easier to recall the next time.
The secret is recall over time though not just recall. If you take in any bit of
information an within 20 minutes recall that information, then recall it again this
time say 3 hours later. You are apt to remember it tomorrow, so if you recall it
tomorrow, you are apt to remember it a week from now. Now if you recall it a
week from now you will then be able to recall it a month and then a year and the
10 years or for life.
Look at what you did. You read something once, remembered it 6 or 7 times, and
now it is imbedded in your memory for life. It actually was imbedded in your mind,
the first time you read it. You just needed to then, train your mind how to find it
up there in that mass of gray matter.
The first recall is the most important, because if you wait to long your mind my not
find the path to the information. Then you have to look it up again and start over.
You will learn from experience how long to wait between learning and recalls,
1,2,3,4, 5 ……
So through recall over time you have trained your mind where to find the
information that it stores. This simple technique will work for anything you ever
need to learn for the rest of your life. The same exact principles can be used on
the code book.
Section One in the Book.
Now that you have a good foundation on how to learn and have reviewed the table
of contents, the index and skimmed the whole book once, you are ready to start
using the practice questions in section one. Use the same twenty minute period
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method to answer the first practice questions in the workbook. You will probably
be able to find from 3 to 6 answers at first in that twenty minute block, and that
will keep improving as you practice your skills. Now use the recall technique
between each block, reviewing the questions and answers in your mind. You can
be watching TV, eating going for a walk, bike riding playing with the kids, visiting
with friends, or doing nearly anything during this time, actually diversion and
distractions are a good thing when it comes to recall. If you can recall under those
conditions, think how easy it would be on a test with no distractions. Who knew
learning could be this much fun?
Going in 20 minute blocks using recall go through all of the practice questions.
Remember to think about questions and answers that you did in the last 20 minute
block. By the time you are done with the main question area in the book, you will
be pretty good at finding answers in the code book, and you will have memorized
the answers to many of the questions on the exam. Remember, If you can answer
them from memory, accurately you save more time for the ones that you have to
look up in the book.
The Second Section, Timed Exams
The timed exams will reinforce all of the skills that you are developing and prepare
you for the against the clock aspect of the test. The whole time you are building
skills in finding answers, memorizing answers through recall and building
confidence. By test day you have become a pro at taking the tests and probably
know about one third or more of the answers on the test without even looking
them up. And, as for the one’s you need to look up, you are very good at finding
those answers quickly by now.
It’s time to start your first 20 minute block, happy learning.
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Commercial Mechanical Inspector M2 Exam Outline
01. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 15%
0101. Project Administration 3%
Verify that required permits are issued and valid. Verify that products
not detailed in the code are approved by the building official and
installed according to their listing.
0102. General Information 3%
Provide general information on code provisions.
0103. Plan Reading 8%
Verify that project information including approved plans and
specifications is provided and is adequate. Verify that the mechanical
system is installed according to approved plans.
02. HEATING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND WATER HEATERS 15%
0201. Heating Equipment 5%
Verify that the installations of mechanical equipment and appliances
comply with code requirements, the manufacturer's instructions, and
listing of the equipment and have proper access, clearances, supply
air, return air, and connection to ducts and plenums.
0202. Water Heaters and Boilers 4%
Verify that the installations of water heaters and boilers comply with
code requirements, the manufacturer's instructions, and listing of the
equipment and have proper access and clearances.
0203. Cooling and Refrigeration 4%
Verify that the installation of cooling and refrigeration systems
listing of the equipment and have proper access and clearances,
supply air, return air, and connection to ducts and plenums. Verify
the proper class of refrigerants used. Verify that refrigeration piping,
valves and controls are installed according to code provisions. Verify
size, clearances, access, exits, emergency controls and signs in
refrigeration rooms.
0204. Other Systems 2%
Verify that special systems utilizing fuel burning equipment such as
interior open-flame grills, pool and sauna heaters, hydronic heating
systems, incinerators, crematories, decorative appliances, etc.
listing of the equipment and have proper access and clearances.
03. EXHAUST AND VENTILATION SYSTEMS 20%
0301. Ventilation Systems 6%
Verify that supply, return, outside air and environmental exhaust air
is provided and the installation of exhaust systems comply with code
requirements. Verify that proper mechanical ventilation is provided
where required.
0302. Hoods and Kitchen Ventilation 7%
Verify compliance with code provisions for commercial hoods, kitchen
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ventilation and filters. Verify size, location, clearances, materials,
enclosures, motors, fans and safety devices.
0303. Hazardous Vapors and Emergency Exhaust Systems 3%
Verify that the exhaust system for hazardous vapors is in accordance
with the code and approved plans. Verify emergency exhaust
systems for atrium, stairway, or smokeproof enclosures are in
accordance with the code and approved plans.
0304. Product-Conveying Ventilation Systems 4%
Verify code compliance for product-conveying ventilation systems
and ducts. Inspect motors, fans, filters, hoods and enclosures.
Inspect location, support, termination material and construction of
product-conveying systems.
04. DUCT SYSTEMS 12%
0401. Duct Construction and Installation 4%
Verify that ducts are constructed of acceptable materials and that
installation methods, including support and insulation, comply with
code.
0402. Duct and Plenum Use and Application 4%
Verify the correct use and application of ducts and plenums with the
mechanical system installed. Verify sizing of the supply and return air
ducts.
0403. Smoke and Fire Dampers 4%
Verify the correct location, use and application of smoke and fire
dampers and volume and balancing dampers and that they are
installed in accordance with the code and approved plans.
05. COMBUSTION AIR 14%
0501. Combustion Air 14%
Verify proper sources of air supply for fuel burning appliances; size
and location of openings. Verify that materials and installation of
combustion air ducts comply with code.
06. CHIMNEYS AND VENTS 14%
0601. Venting of Fuel Burning Appliances 8%
Verify size, type, location, clearances, connections and terminations
of vents and venting systems.
0602. Chimney and Vent Connectors 6%
Verify size, type, location, and clearances of chimney and vent
connectors for compliance with code.
07. FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEMS 10%
0701. Fuel Supply Installation and Sizing 7%
Verify that gas piping systems are installed with proper materials,
with proper supports and sized properly. Verify that fuel gas piping is
tested for tightness.
0702. Fuel System Connections 4%
Verify that fittings, valves, connections, and that transition of
materials are in compliance with code.
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The Test Questions Answers and References are in back of
the book.
You can Pass all the exams first try with these study
questions!
Good Luck!
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Section 1
421 Practice Questions
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1. Fire dampers are not required at penetrations of shafts where steel
exhaust subducts extend at least ________________ vertically in exhaust
shafts provided that there is a continuous airflow upward to the outdoors;
A. 10 inches (304 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally
C. 22 inches (559 mm)
D. 22 feet (6688 mm) horizontally
2. Hydronic piping shall be insulated to

__________________________________.
A. a thickness of 1/2" of foam

B. an R value of R5
C. minimum of R3
D. the thickness required by the International Energy Conservation Code
3. The owner or the owner’s __________________________ shall be

responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems.
A. designated agent
B. installation contractor
C. design contractor
D. none of the above
4. In wood structures, notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed

____________________ the joist depth.
A. one-fourth
B. 6% of
C. 1/2 of
D. 10% of
5. Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including theoretical air

and excess air.
A. Makeup air
B. Vent air
C. Combustion air
D. Depletion air
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6. Air for _________________ of flue gases for appliances installed in
buildings shall be provided by application of one of the methods prescribed in
the International Fuel Gas Code.
A. combustion
B. dilution
C. combustion and dilution air
D. combustion, ventilation and dilution
7. Vents shall terminate not less than ________________________ in

vertical height above the highest connected appliance flue collar. Exceptions
ignored.
A. 2 feet (610 mm)

B. 5 feet (1524 mm)
C. 10 feet (3042 mm)
D. 12 (3658 mm)
8. Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located a

minimum of 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally from any hazardous or noxious
contaminant source, such as vents, chimneys, plumbing vents, streets, alleys,
parking lots and loading docks, except as otherwise specified in this code.
Where a source of contaminant is located within 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally
of an intake opening, such opening shall be located a minimum of
_____________ below the contaminant source.
A. 2 feet (610 mm)

B. 3 feet (856 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 10 feet (3048 mm)
9. Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are

ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining rooms shall
be unobstructed and shall have an area not less than _______ percent of the
floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 25 square feet (2.3
m2). Exceptions ignored.
A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. none of these
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10. Underground ducts shall be approved for underground installation.
Metallic ducts not having an approved protective coating shall be completely
encased in a minimum of ______________________ of concrete.
A. 2 inches (51 mm)

B. 3 inches (76 mm)
D. 6 inches (153 mm)
11. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on

a level concrete slab or other approved material extending not less than 3
inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended not less than
____________ above adjoining grade. Such support shall be in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B. 6 inches (152 mm)
12. Vented wall furnaces shall be located so that a door cannot swing within
______________________ of an air inlet or air outlet of such furnace
measured at right angles to the opening. Doorstops or door closers shall not be
installed to obtain this clearance.

13. Where combustion air is provided by the building’s mechanical

ventilation system, the system shall provide the specified combustion air rate in
__________ the required ventilation air.
A. lieu of
B. addition to
C. minus
D. none of these
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14. In a wood structure, cutting or notching of studs not greater than
________ percent of their depth is permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting
no loads other than the weight of the partition.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
15. Subslab soil exhaust ducts shall be permanently identified

___________________ by means of a tag, stencil or other approved marking.
A. at a minimum of 10 foot intervals

B. every 5 feet
C. on their inner surfaces
D. within each floor level
16. Studwall cavities and the spaces between solid floor joists to be utilized
as air plenums shall _______________________________.. 2. Such cavities
or spaces shall . 3. Stud wall cavities shall . 4. Stud wall cavities and joist space
plenums shall comply with the floor penetration protection requirements of the
International Building Code. 5. Stud wall cavities and joist space plenums shall .
A. be utilized as a plenum for supply air

B. not be part of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly
C. not convey air from more than one floor level
D. not be isolated from adjacent concealed spaces by approved
fireblocking as required in the International Building Code
E. B and C
17. In ground source heat pump loop systems, before connection (header)
trenches are backfilled, the assembled loop system shall be pressure tested
with water at ____________________________ with no observed leaks. Flow
and pressure loss testing shall be performed and the actual flow rates and
pressure drops shall be compared to the calculated design values. If actual flow
rate or pressure drop values differ from calculated design values by more than
10 percent, the problem shall be identified and corrected.
A. 60 psi, for 60 minutes

B. 150 psi, for 15 minutes
C. 100 psi, for 30 minutes
D. 30 psi, for 10 minutes
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18. A shutoff valve shall be installed at the connection to each appliance
where more than _________ fuel-oil-burning appliance(s) is(are) installed.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
19. An installer has an 80,000 Btu per hour input appliance with a 4-inch-
diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be vented into a 12-foot-high Type B
vent. The vent connector has a 5-foot lateral length and is also Type B. Can
this appliance be vented using a 4-inch-diameter vent?
A. Yes
B. No
20. An appliance label on ________________________________ must

contain name and trade-mark of the manufacturer; the model number or
equivalent; the electric rating in volts, ampacity and phase; Btu/h (W) output
rating; individual marking for each electrical component in amperes or watts,
volts and phase; required clearances from combustibles; and a seal indicating
approval of the appliance by an approved agency.
A. Electrical equipment and appliances

B. Absorption units:
C. Fuel-burning units:
D. Electric comfort heating appliances:
21. In the One-permanent-opening method of providing for combustion air

for a gas fired appliance, one permanent opening, commencing within
_____________ of the top of the enclosure, shall be provided.

D. 24 (610 mm)
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22. Type II hoods shall be constructed of steel not less than
______________________________ in thickness, stainless steel not less than
0.024 inch (0.61 mm) (No. 24 Gage) in thickness, copper sheets weighing not
less than 24 ounces per square foot (7.3 kg/m2), or of other approved material
and gage.
A. 0.0296 inch (0.76 mm) (No. 22 Gage)

B. 0.060 inch (0.152 mm) (No. 10 Gage)
C. 0.042 inch (0.98 mm) (No. 18 Gage)
D. any of these
23. Where a smoke damper is installed above smoke barrier doors in a

smoke barrier, a spot-type detector listed for releasing service shall be installed
on ______________________ of the smoke barrier door opening.
A. inside
B. outside
C. either side
D. none of these
24. Ducts shall not be installed in or within ________________ of the earth,

except where such ducts comply with Section 603.8.
A. 2 inches (51 mm)

25. _________________ ducts and air connectors shall not pass through
any fire-resistance-rated assembly.
A. Hot and Cold air

B. Steel
C. Flexible
D. Aluminum
26. Flanges and lips of nonstructural cold-formed steel wall studs

______________________. Holes in webs of nonstructural cold-formed steel
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wall studs shall be permitted along the center-line of the web of the framing
member, shall not exceed ________________________________________,
and shall not be spaced less than 24 inches (610 mm) center to center from
another hole or less than 10 inches (254 mm) from the bearing end.
A. shall not be cut or notched, 1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches
(102 mm) in length
B. may be notched, 1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches (102 mm) in
length
C. shall not be cut or notched, 4 inches (102 mm) in width or 4 inches
(102 mm) in length
D. shall not be cut or notched, 1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or 1.5 inches
(38 mm) in length
27. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, other than in

mechanical smoke control systems, dampers shall be closed upon
_______________ where local smoke detectors require a minimum velocity to
operate.
A. fan operation
B. monitoring
C. fan shutdown
D. none of these
28. Exhaust air shall not be directed onto _____________.
A. roof surfaces
B. publics areas
C. walkways
D. ground
29. Galvanized steel ducts shall be made tight with lap joints having a
minimum lap of ___________________.
A. 1/2 inch (13 mm)

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
C. 3/4 inch (19 mm)
D. 1-1/4 inch (32 mm)
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30. .A transition assembly in which plastic piping is installed and terminated
above ground outside of a building.
A. anodeless riser
B. visible termination access point
C. gas service valve
31. An auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain shall be provided under the
evaporator coils on which condensation will occur. The auxiliary pan drain shall
discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a
stoppage of the primary drain. The pan shall have a minimum depth of
_________________________________________ larger than the unit or the
coil dimensions in width and length and shall be constructed of corrosion-
resistant material.
A. 3 inches (76 mm), shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm)
B. 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm)
C. 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less than 1.5 inches (38 mm)
D. 3 inches (76 mm), shall not be less than 1.5 inches (38 mm)
32. What is the maximum capacity in cubic feet of gas per hour for schedule
40 metallic pipe 1/2" nominal size with a run length of 40 feet? The fuel is
natural gas with and inlet pressure of less than 2 psi and a pressure drop of 0.5
inches on a water column.
A. 81
B. 110
C. 27
D. 420
33. Flexible air connectors shall not pass through any ________________.
A. wall
B. floor
C. ceiling
D. wall, floor or ceiling
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34. Where a smoke damper is installed in a corridor wall or ceiling, the
damper shall be permitted to be controlled by a
___________________________________.
A. off sight computer controlled monitoring system

B. smoke detection system installed in the corridor
C. sensing device located under the floor
D. none of these
35. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for ABS pipe which is
installed in a horizontal orientation?
A. 10
B. 5
C. 4
D. 8
36. Subslab soil exhaust system ducts shall extend through the roof and
terminate at least ___________________ above the roof and at least 10 feet
(3048 mm) from any operable openings or air intake.

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 10 feet (3048 mm)
37. The International Mechanical Code shall regulate the design, installation,
maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical systems that are (were)
________________________________ installed and utilized to provide control
of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.
A. temporarily
B. previously
C. permanently
D. all of the above
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38. Every refrigerant-containing part of every system that is erected on the
premises, except compressors, condensers, vessels, evaporators, safety
devices, pressure gauges and control mechanisms that are listed and factory
tested, shall be tested and proved tight after complete installation, and before
operation. Tests shall be performed with an inert dried gas including, but not
limited to, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. ____________________________
shall not be used. Exceptions ignored.
A. oxygen
B. air
C. combustible gases
D. any of these
E. none of these
39. The code official, member of the board of appeals or employee charged
with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith
and without malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code or other
pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally, and
is hereby relieved from personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or
property as a result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the
discharge of official duties.
A. True
B. False
40. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1-1/2" steel pipe
nominal run in a horizontal direction is ______________________ feet.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
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41. A smoke control system shall be designed such that the maximum
probable normal or reverse stack effects will not adversely interfere with the
system’s capabilities. In determining the maximum probable stack effects,
_______________________________ shall be used.
A. altitude
B. elevation
C. weather history
D. interior temperatures
E. All of the above
42. Appliances located in private garages and carports shall be installed with
a minimum clearance of _______________________ above the floor.
Exceptions ignored.
A. 6 feet (1829 mm)

B. 8 feet (2438 mm)
C. 2 feet (610 mm)
43. The termination of chimneys or vents equipped with power exhausters

shall be located a minimum of ________________ from the lot line or from
adjacent buildings. The exhaust shall be directed away from the building.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 15 feet (4572 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm)
44. For combustion, ventilation and dilution air openings used to connect
indoor spaces each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1 square inch
per 1,000 Btu/h (2,200 mm2/kW) of the total input rating of all appliances in the
space, but not less than 100 square inches (0.06 m2). One opening shall
commence within _____________ of the top and one opening shall commence
within _____________ of the bottom of the enclosure. The minimum dimension
of air openings shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm).
A. 9 inches (221 mm), 9 inches (221 mm)

B. 12 inches (305 mm), 12 inches (305 mm)
C. 18 inches (441 mm), 12 inches (305 mm)
D. 12 inches (305 mm), 18 inches (441 mm)
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45. The maximum air temperature within nonmetallic ducts shall not exceed
___________________.
A. 108ºF
B. 212ºF
C. 250ºF
D. 350ºF
46. In a fuel oil system a __________ valve shall be installed on the fuel-oil
supply line at the entrance to the building. Inside or above-ground tanks are
permitted to have valves installed at the tank.
A. check
B. backflow
C. shutoff
D. none of these
47. Liquids having flash points at or above 100ºF (38ºC) and below 140ºF
(60ºC).
A. Class I Liquid
B. Class II Liquid
C. Class IIIA Liquid
D. Class IIIB Liquid
48. Air exhaust and intake openings that terminate outdoors shall be
protected with corrosion- resistant screens, louvers or grilles. For intake
openings in commercial building the screen must not be less than
___________ nor more than ___________.
A. Not less than 1/8 inch and not more than 1/4 inch
B. Not less than 1/4 inch and not more than 1/2 inch
C. Not less than 1/4 inch and not more than 3/4 inch
D. Not less than 1/4 inch and not more than 1 inch
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49. All systems containing more than _______________ of a refrigerant in
systems using positive-displacement compressors shall have stop valves
installed at the inlet of each compressor, compressor unit or condensing unit
and at the discharge outlet of each compressor, compressor unit or condensing
unit and of each liquid receiver. Exceptions ignored.
A. 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg)

B. 19.8 pounds (9 kg)
C. 6.6 pounds (3 kg)
D. 26.4 pounds (12 kg)
50. Materials, equipment, appliances and devices shall not be reused unless
such elements have been
__________________________________________________.
A. inspected by the building official

B. salvaged from the same building
C. out of operation for less than 1 year
51. All steam and hot water boilers shall be protected with a
_______________________.
A. pressure balancing valve

B. backflow protector
C. brass gate valve
D. low-water cutoff control
52. Subslab soil exhaust system ducts shall extend through the roof and
terminate at least 6 inches (152 mm) above the roof and at least
_______________ from any operable openings or air intake.

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 10 feet (3048 mm)
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53. Fire dampers are not required at penetrations of shafts where the
penetrations are in parking garage exhaust or supply shafts that are separated
from other building shafts by not less than
___________________________________________________.
A. 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction

B. 20-minuite fire-resistance-rated construction
C. 2-minute fire-resistance-rated construction
D. 2-hour fire-resistance-rated construction
54. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source and located in

hazardous locations and public garages, private garages, repair garages,
automotive motor-fuel-dispensing facilities and parking garages shall be
elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than _________________
above the floor surface on which the equipment or appliance rests.

55. R-22 Refrigerant has what refrigerant classification.
A. A1
B. A2
C. A3
D. B1
56. The minimum clearance to combustibles in inches for an exhaust vent

expelling gases greater than 600ºF is ________.
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12
E. none of these
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57. Air exhaust and intake openings that terminate outdoors shall be
protected with corrosion- resistant screens, louvers or grilles. For intake
openings in residential occupancies the screen must not be less than
___________ nor more than ___________.
D. Not less than 1/4 inch and not more than 3/4 inch
58. The space surrounding a flue lining system or other vent installed within
a masonry chimney shall not be used to vent any other appliance.
A. This shall not prevent the installation of a separate flue lining in

accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and this code.
B. This shall prevent the installation of a separate flue lining in
C. Only one flue lining per chimney space
D. none of these
59. An installer has a 120,000 British thermal unit (Btu) per hour input
appliance with a 5-inch-diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be vented into
a 10-foot-high Type B vent system. What size vent should be used assuming
(a) a 5-foot lateral single- wall metal vent connector is used with two 90-degree
elbows, or (b) a 5-foot lateral single-wall metal vent connector is used with
three 90-degree elbows in the vent system?
A. 3 inch
B. 4 inch
C. 5 inch
D. 6 inch
60. Plastic fire sprinkler piping exposed within a plenum shall be used only in
_____________ systems and shall have a peak optical density not greater than
0.50, an average optical density not greater than 0.15, and a flame spread of
not greater than 5 feet (1524 mm) when tested in accordance with UL 1887.
Piping shall be listed and labeled.
A. dry pipe
B. wet pipe
C. forced air
D. none of these
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61. Ventilation shall be provided in an approved manner in battery-charging
areas for powered industrial trucks and equipment to prevent a dangerous
accumulation of _____________________.
A. pressure
B. dust
C. heat
D. flammable gases
62. A boiler furnishing hot water at pressures not exceeding 160 psi (1103
kPa) and at temperatures not exceeding 250ºF (121ºC).
A. LOW-PRESSURE STEAM-HEATING BOILER.

B. LOW-PRESSURE HOT-WATER-HEATING BOILER
C. LOW-SIDE PRESSURE.
63. What is the minimum distance in feet between the lowest edge of a
grease filter and an burner without an exposed flame is ___________.
A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
64. Ducts installed in locations where they are exposed to mechanical

damage by vehicles or from other causes shall be
____________________________________.
A. protected by approved barriers

B. reinforced with steel and concrete
C. hung above said causes
D. shock mounted to prevent damage
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65. Each spray booth and spray room shall have an independent exhaust
duct system discharging to the outdoors. Multiple spray booths having a
combined frontal area of ___________________ or less are allowed to have a
common exhaust where identical spray-finishing material is used in each booth.
If more than one fan serves one booth, such fans shall be interconnected so
that all fans operate simultaneously.
A. 10 square feet
B. 18 square feet
C. 25 square feet
D. 40 square feet (1.67 m2)
66. Heating and cooling system design loads for the purpose of sizing
systems, appliances and equipment shall be determined in accordance with the
procedures described in the ______________________________________.
Alternatively, design loads shall be determined by an approved equivalent
computation procedure, using the design parameters specified in Chapter 3 of
the International Energy Conservation Code.
A. NFPA National Electrical Code

B. ICC Heating and Cooling Handbook
C. UBC HVAC Engineering Handbook
D. ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183
67. Each above-ground portion of a gas piping system other than corrugated
stainless steel tubing (CSST) that is likely to become energized shall be
electrically continuous and bonded to an
____________________________________.
A. the earth through buried gas piping

B. the building electrical system through a separate grounding conductor
C. the nearest grounding system ground rod
D. an effective ground-fault current path
68. Type I hoods shall be secured in place by _______________________.
A. galvanized steel brackets

B. wood, plastic or metal supports
C. metal supports
D. noncombustible supports
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69. For natural ventilation requirements, the minimum openable area to the
outdoors shall be based on ________________________.
A. the total floor area being naturally ventilated

B. building perimeter area
C. window area
D. both door and window area
70. Duct systems constructed of approved materials in accordance with

Section 603 that penetrate nonfire-resistance-rated floor assemblies shall be
protected by which of the following methods: __________________.
Exception: Fire dampers are not required in ducts within individual residential
dwelling units.
A. A shaft enclosure in accordance with Section 707 of the International

Building Code. 2.
B. The duct connects not more than two stories, and the annular space
around the penetrating duct is protected with an approved noncombustible
material that resists the free passage of flame and the products of combustion.
C. The duct connects not more than three stories, and the annular space
material that resists the free passage of flame and the products of combustion,
and a listed fire damper is installed at each floor line.
D. any of the above
E. none of the above

expelling hazardous gases less than 100ºF is ________ .
A. .5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
72. A round duct 21" in diameter is utilized to convey non-abrasive

hazardous exhaust what is the minimum nominal thickness of the galvanized
metal wall.
A. 0.028 inch (No. 24 Gage)

B. 0.064 inch (No. 16 Gage)
C. 0.079 inch (No. 14 Gage)
D. 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage)
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73. Where multiple air-handling systems share common supply or return air
ducts or plenums with a combined design capacity greater than 2,000 cfm
(0.9m3/s), the return air system shall be provided with _____________ .
Exceptions ignored.
A. electrostatic air cleaners or filters

B. inline booster fans
C. smoke detectors
D. cleanout access doors
74. Air removed from a conditioned space and intended for reuse as supply
air.
A. RECIRCULATED AIR
B. RECLAIMED VENTILATION AIR
C. COMBUSTION AIR
D. DRAFT AIR
75. Air exhausted from spraying operations shall not be recirculated.

Exceptions ignored.
A. True
B. False
76. In concealed locations where piping, other than cast-iron or steel, is

installed through holes or notches in studs, joists, rafters or similar members
less than __________________ from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe
shall be protected by shield plates.
A. 1.5 inches (38 mm)

B. 3 inches (76 mm)
C. 4.5 inches (114 mm)
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77. A pipe in a hydronic piping system in which the exterior temperature
exceeds 250°F (121°C) shall have a minimum clearance of ____________ to
combustible materials.
A. .5 inches (13 mm)

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
D. 2.0 inches (50 mm)
78. For each cooling or evaporator coil or fuel-fired appliance that produces
condensate, where damage to any building components will occur as a result of
overflow, a separate overflow drain line shall be connected to the drain pan
provided with the equipment. Such overflow drain shall discharge to a
_______________________ of disposal to alert occupants in the event of a
stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall connect to the drain
pan at a _________ level than the primary drain connection.
A. outdoor area, lower

B. open area, higher
C. sewer line, higher
D. conspicuous point, higher
79. Hydronic piping systems shall be designed and installed to permit the
system to be drained. Where the system drains to
_______________________, the installation shall conform to the requirements
of the International Plumbing Code.
A. an outdoor grade
B. the plumbing drainage system
C. a holding tank
D. none of these
80. The inside lower edge of canopy-type Type I and II commercial hoods
shall overhang or extend a horizontal distance of not less than 6 inches (152
mm) beyond the edge of the top horizontal surface of the appliance on all open
sides. The vertical distance between the front lower lip of the hood and such
surface shall not exceed _______________________.
A. 4 feet (1219 mm)

B. 3 feet (914 mm)
C. 2 feet (610 mm)
D. 1 foot (304 mm)
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81. Underground fuel gas piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth
of _______________ below grade, except for individual outside appliances.
Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be installed a
minimum of _______________ below finished grade, provided that such
installation is approved and is installed in locations not susceptible to physical
damage.

D. none of these
82. Upon activation, the smoke detectors shall shut down all operational
capabilities of the ____________________ in accordance with the listing and
labeling of appliances used in the system.
A. air distribution system

B. furnace
C. air conditioning
D. humidifier
83. The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall
accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of
such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of
such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is
authorized to engage such _______________ as deemed necessary to report
upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the
appointing authority.
A. litigation
B. personal opinion
C. expert opinion
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84. A 35,000 Btu per hour input draft-hood equipped water heater with a 4-
inch-diameter draft hood outlet, 2 feet of connector rise, and 4 feet of horizontal
length is to be common vented with a 100,000 Btu per hour fan-assisted
furnace with a 4-inch-diameter flue collar, 3 feet of connector rise, and 6 feet of
horizontal length. The common vent consists of a clay tile-lined masonry
chimney with a 30-foot height. The chimney is not exposed to the outdoors
below the roof line. The internal dimensions of the clay tile liner are nominally 8
inches by 12 inches. What are the recommended vent connector diameters,
and is this an acceptable installation?
A. Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Vent

Connector Diameter: 4 inch, But Masonry Chimney is an not an acceptable
size.
B. Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Vent
Connector Diameter: 4 inch, The Masonry Chimney is an acceptable
installation.
C. Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter: 3 inch, Furnace Vent
installation.
D. Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Vent
Connector Diameter: 4 inch, The Masonry Chimney is not an acceptable
installation.
85. Floor registers shall resist, without structural failure, a

_____________________ concentrated load on a _______________________
disc applied to the most critical area of the exposed face.
A. 200-pound , 2-inch-diameter
B. 300-pound , 4-inch-diameter
C. 250-pound , 1-inch-diameter
D. 400-pound , 4-inch-diameter
86. For fuel gas piping in concealed locations, where piping other than black
or galvanized steel is installed through holes or notches in wood studs, joists,
rafters or similar members less than _______________________ from the
nearest edge of the member, the pipe shall be protected by shield plates.

B. 2.25 inches (56 mm)
D. none of these
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87. Ducts and air transfer openings that penetrate fire barriers shall be
protected with listed _____________ installed in accordance with their listing.
Ducts and air transfer openings shall not penetrate exit enclosures and exit
passageways except as permitted by Sections 1019.1.2 and 1020.5,
respectively, of the International Building Code. Exception ignored.
A. smoke dampers
B. fire dampers
C. sprinkler systems
D. none of these
88. The connector shall extend to the inner face of the chimney or vent liner,
but not beyond. A connector entering a masonry chimney shall be cemented to
masonry in an approved manner. Where thimbles are installed to facilitate
removal of the connector from the masonry chimney, the thimble shall be
permanently cemented in place with____________________________.
A. duct tape
B. at least 3 sheet metal screws
C. high-temperature cement
D. none of these
89. A device intended for installation in the venting system, in the outlet of
an individual automatically operated fuel-burning appliance that is designed to
open the venting system automatically when the appliance is in operation and
to close off the venting system automatically when the appliance is in a standby
or shutdown condition.
A. CHIMNEY STACK
B. VENT PIPE
C. AUTOMATIC VENT DAMPER
D. CHIMNEY VALVE
90. Outdoor or return air for a forced-air heating system shall not be taken
from closer than _________________ from an appliance vent outlet, a vent
opening from a plumbing drainage system or the discharge outlet of an exhaust
fan, unless the outlet is ________________ above the outdoor air inlet.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm), 3 feet (914 mm)

B. 3 feet (914 mm), 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm), 2 feet (610 mm)
D. 5 feet (1524 mm), 2 feet (610 mm)
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91. Corridors shall not serve as __________________________ air ducts.
Exceptions ignored.
A. supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation

B. primary or secondary pressure balancing
C. first floor ventilation
D. none of these
grease filter and an exposed flame burner is ___________.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
93. Hazardous exhaust duct systems that penetrate fire-resistance-rated

wall assemblies shall be enclosed in fire-resistance-rated construction from the
point of penetration to the outlet terminal, except where the interior of the duct
is equipped with an approved automatic fire suppression system.
A. True
B. False
94. Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or ditches are

excavated and bedded, piping installed, and __________ backfill is put in
place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen chunks
and other rubble that would damage or break the piping or cause corrosive
action, clean backfill shall be on the job site.
A. after
B. before
C. as the
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95. Hot water boilers shall be protected with a safety _________________
valve.
A. ball
B. relief
C. check
D. gate
96. Ducts utilized to convey hazardous exhaust shall be constructed of

approved ________________________.
A. G90 galvanized sheet steel

B. copper sheet metal
C. stainless steel pipe
D. none of these
97. What is the minimum required outdoor ventilation air in CFM, for a
Library with and an estimated maximum occupant load, persons per 1,000
square feet of 20?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
98. Used refrigerants shall not be reused in

______________________________ unless tested and found to meet the
purity requirements of ARI 700. Contaminated refrigerants shall not be used
unless reclaimed and found to meet the purity requirements of ARI 700.
A. a different owner’s equipment or appliances

B. the same equipment location
C. a different equipment location
D. none of these
99. Every hot water boiler shall have a ___________________.
A. pressure gauge
B. temperature gauge
C. combination pressure and temperature gauge
D. A and B or C
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100. Fuel-fired furnaces and boilers may not be installed in closets and
alcoves.
A. True
B. False
101. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in firewalls in accordance with
Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be protected with listed
_________________________ installed in accordance with their listing.
A. smoke dampers
B. fire dampers
C. smoke and fire dampers
D. combination smoke and fire dampers
102. A safety or explosion relief vent shall be provided on all systems that
convey _____________ refuse or stock of an explosive nature, in accordance
with the requirements of the International Building Code.
A. gaseous
B. fine dust
C. liquid
D. combustible
103. What is the minimum required outdoor ventilation air in CFM, for bank
vault with and an estimated maximum occupant load, persons per 1,000 square
feet of 5?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
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104. The test pressure to be used for fuel gas systems shall be no less than
____________ the proposed maximum working pressure, but not less than
_________ , irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure exceeds
125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value that
produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the specified
minimum yield strength of the pipe.
A. 1 times, 5 psig
B. 11/2 times, 3 psig
C. 2 times, 5 psig
D. 11/2 times, 25 psig
105. Hazardous exhaust systems that penetrate a floor/ceiling assembly shall

be enclosed in a ____________________________________________ in
accordance with the International Building Code.
A. galvanized steel raceway

B. sealed metal conduit
C. fire-resistance- rated shaft constructed
D. none of these
106. A hydronic piping system shall not be in direct contact with building
materials that cause the piping material to _______________________, or that
interfere with the operation of the system.
A. degrade
B. corrode
C. degrade or corrode
D. none of these
107. Where a smoke damper is installed within an unducted opening in a wall,

a spot-type detector listed for releasing service shall be installed within
_____________________ of the damper.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally

B. 5 feet (1524 mm) vertically
C. 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally
D. 10 feet (3048 mm) vertically
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108. A relief valve shall be installed on the pump discharge line where a valve
is located __________________ the pump and the pump is capable of
exceeding the pressure limitations of the fuel oil system.
A. upstream from
B. downstream of
C. upstream or downstream of
D. none of these
109. On dust, stock and refuse conveying systems the outlet of an open-air
exhaust terminal shall be protected with an approved metal or other
noncombustible screen to prevent the entry of _____________.
A. sparks
B. flammable gases
C. birds
D. outside air
110. The approval and installation of fuel gas distribution piping and
equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting
systems shall be in accordance with the ____________________________.
A. International Fire Conservation Code

B. International Energy Conservation Code
C. International Gas Code
D. International Fuel Gas Code
111. The minimum chimney connector thickness for a low-heat appliance

with a 18" diameter connector is:
A. 0.064 (No. 16 gage)

B. 0.075 (No. 14 Gage)
C. 0.105 (No. 12 Gage)
D. 0.135 (No. 10 Gage)
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112. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing mechanical
system to become _____________,
A. unsafe
B. overloaded
C. hazardous
D. all of the above
113. A gas-tight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts with metallic
mixtures or alloys which melt at a temperature above 1,000ºF (538ºC), but
lower than the melting temperature of the parts to be joined.
A. solder joint
B. weld joint
C. brazed joint
D. fused joint
114. Hazardous exhaust systems shall be _______________ other types of

exhaust systems.
A. used in conjunction with

B. installed higher than
C. independent of
D. none of these
115. Makeup air shall be supplied during the operation of commercial kitchen
exhaust systems that are provided for commercial cooking appliances. The
amount of makeup air supplied shall be ______________________ to the
amount of exhaust air.
A. approximately equal
B. exactly equal
C. less than
D. greater than
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116. "Type I hoods shall be constructed of ___________ not less than 0.0466
inch (1.181 mm) (No. 18 MSG) in thickness, or ______________________ not
less than 0.0335 inch
[0.8525 mm) (No. 20 MSG) in thickness."
A. metal, corrosion proof metal

B. aluminum, copper
C. steel, stainless steel
D. any of these
117. Where a code provision is less restrictive than the conditions of the
listing of the equipment or appliance or the manufacturer’s installation
instructions, the ____________________________________________ shall
apply.
A. conditions of the listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions

B. code
118. Type F steel pipe shall not be used for refrigerant lines having an
operating temperature less than ________________.
A. -32°F (-29°C)
B. -25°F (-29°C)
C. -20°F (-29°C)
D. -10°F (-29°C)
119. 918.6 Prohibited sources. Outdoor or return air for a forced-air heating
and cooling systems shall not be taken from: Exceptions ignored.
A. a closet
B. a bathroom
C. a toilet room
D. a kitchen, garage, mechanical room, boiler room or furnace room or
unconditioned attic
E. any of these
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120. Where used, a draft hood or a barometric draft regulator shall be
installed in the same room or enclosure as the appliance served so as to
prevent any difference in pressure between the hood or regulator and the
___________ supply.
A. combustion air
B. same room or space from which combustion and dilution air is being
drawn
C. remote air
D. none of these

A. 0.060 (No. 16 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 gage)
C. 0.105 (No. 12 Gage)
D. 0.135 (No. 10 Gage)
122. In a smoke barrier system when approved by the code official, smoke
migration through openings fixed in a ______________________________,
which are located between smoke control zones by the use of the airflow
method, shall not be permitted.
A. permanently open position

B. permanently closed position
C. closed pressure loop
D. none of these
123. Return piping shall connect to the __________ of the fuel oil tank.
A. top
B. mid-point
C. bottom
D. any of these
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124. ___________________ ventilation shall be provided by a method of
supply air and return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall be
approximately equal to the amount of return and exhaust air. The system shall
not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure.
A. Natural
B. Power
C. Mechanical
D. Pressure
125. The foam plastic insulation shall be separated from the plenum by a
_______________________.
A. fire barrier
B. smoke barrier
C. thermal barrier
D. any of the above
126. In wood structures, holes bored in joists shall not be within

______________ of the top or bottom of the joist, and the diameter of any such
hole shall not exceed one-third the depth of the joist.

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
C. 3 inches (76 mm)
D. 2 inches (51 mm)
127. Test duration shall be not less than

________________________________ of pipe volume or fraction thereof.
When testing a system having a volume less than 10 cubic feet or a system in a
single-family dwelling, the test duration shall be not less than 10 minutes.
A. 1/2 hour for each 500 cubic feet

B. 1 hour for each 500 cubic feet
C. 1/2 hour for each 1500 cubic feet
D. 1 hour for each 1000 cubic feet
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128. Fuel gas piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in the floor and
covered in a manner that will allow _________.
A. access to the piping with a minimum amount of damage to the

building
B. excess gas to be vented through the channel
C. a gas leak detector to be installed within the channel
D. none of these
129. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of
any material or to prohibit any method of construction not specifically
prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved.
An alternative material or method of construction shall be approved where the
code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work
offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in
this code in
______________________________________________________________.
A. quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

B. economy, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and
safety.
C. quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety
and cost effectiveness.
D. All of the above
130. The type of refrigerant in refrigeration systems having a refrigerant circuit

containing more than 220 pounds of Group A1 or __________ pounds of any
other group refrigerant shall not be changed without prior notification to the
code official and compliance with the applicable code provisions for the new
refrigerant type.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 120
D. 180
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131. A smoke control system shall be designed to consider the effects of the
heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems on both smoke and
fire transport. The analysis shall include all permutations of systems’ status.
The design shall consider the effects of
_______________________________________________ on the HVAC
systems.
A. metal duct corners

B. PVC duct risers
C. surface tension
D. fire
132. Flanges and lips of load-bearing cold-formed steel framing members

shall not be cut or notched. Holes in webs of load-bearing cold-formed steel
framing members shall be permitted ____________________________ of the
framing member and shall not exceed the dimensional limitations, penetration
spacing or minimum hole edge distance as prescribed by the registered design
professional.
A. within the top one half

B. along the centerline of the web
C. within the bottom one half
D. none of these
133. Ducts and air transfer openings constructed of approved materials, in

accordance with Section 603, that penetrate the ceiling membrane of a fire-
resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly shall be protected with
which of the following:
A. A shaft enclosure in accordance with Sections 707 of the International

Building Code.
B. A listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a
duct penetrates the ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling
assembly.
C. A listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a
diffuser with no duct attached penetrates the ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated
floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly.
D. one of the above
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134. Flexible air ducts shall not be limited in length.
A. True
B. False
135. In hydronic piping systems a pressure relief valve shall be installed on

the ___________________ side of a hydronic piping system that has been
reduced in pressure.
A. low-pressure
B. high-pressure
C. low or high-pressure
D. any of these
136. Mechanical systems located in an elevator shaft require a minimum

clearance of _________ inches from elevator equipment.
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
E. not allowed
137. An Electric incinerator in a household has a vent pipe to expel the

fumes produce during incineration, what is the minimum distance in inches that
the vent connector for this appliance can be from combustible materials.
A. 6
B. 10
C. 12
D. 18
138. In a liquid fuel system all vent caps shall have a minimum free open area
equal to the cross-sectional area of the vent pipe and shall not employ screens
finer than __________ mesh.
A. No. 2
B. No. 8
C. No. 4
D. No. 10
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139. For a gas appliance, the volume of gas to be provided , in cubic feet per
hour, may be determined ___________________________.
A. where an input rating is not indicated, from the gas supplier

B. where an input rating is not indicated, from the appliance
manufacturer
C. directly from the manufacturer’s input ratings of the appliances served
D. Table 402.2
E. Any of the above
40 metallic pipe 1" nominal size with a run length of 200 feet? The fuel is
A. 100
B. 256
C. 178
D. 134
141. Where a screen is installed in a safety relief vent, the screen shall be
attached so as to permit ready release under the
_____________________________.
A. explosion pressure
B. maintenance inspection
C. normal operating conditions
D. backdraft conditions
142. Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination for a clothes dryer
vent.
A. True
B. False
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143. All oil tanks in which a constant oil level is not maintained by
_______________ shall be equipped with a method of determining the oil level.
A. scheduled delivery
B. a licensed oil service
C. an automatic pump
D. any of these
144. Solar equipment exposed to vehicular traffic shall be installed not less
than _______________ above the finished floor. Exception: This section shall
not apply where the equipment is protected from motor vehicle impact.
A. 3 feet (915 mm)

B. 10 feet (3040 mm)
C. 6 feet (1829 mm)
D. 2 feet (610 mm)
145. Copper tubing joints used in refrigerating systems containing Group A2,
A3, B2 or B3 refrigerants shall be ______________.
A. soldered
B. brazed
C. silver soldered
D. any of these
146. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family

dwellings (townhouses) not more than _______________________ stories
high with separate means of egress and their accessory structures shall comply
with the International Residential Code.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. None of the above
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147. Foam plastic insulation used as wall or ceiling finish in plenums shall
exhibit a flame spread index of ________ or less and a smoke-developed index
of _________ or less when tested
A. 10, 25
B. 50, 100
C. 75, 200
D. 75, 450
148. Carbon steel pipe with a wall thickness not less than Schedule 80 shall
be used for Group A2, A3, B2 or B3 refrigerant liquid lines for sizes
_________________ and smaller.

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
D. 2 inches (51 mm)
149. Fuel-fired appliances shall be designed for use with the type of fuel to
which they will be connected and the ___________ at which they are installed.
A. jurisdiction
B. fuel pressure location
C. story level
D. altitude
150. The high-pressure gas equation is for sizing pipe in gas systems with a
pressure of _____________ or less.
A. 1.5 psi
B. 3.0 psi
C. 10.5 psi
D. 20 psi
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151. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be provided with an
opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the
largest appliance. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not
less than _______________________ wide. A level service space not less
than _______________________________ wide shall be present at the front
or service side of the appliance.
A. 30 inches (762 mm), 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm)
B. 24 inches (610 mm), 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm)
C. 30 inches (762 mm), 22 inches (559 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm)
D. 30 inches (762 mm), 22 inches (559 mm) deep and 24 inches (610
mm)
152. Air that is introduced into a draft hood and is mixed with the flue gases.
A. combustion air
B. depleted air
C. dilution air
D. intake air
153. A specific refrigerating machine combination for a given refrigerant,

consisting of one or more power-driven compressors, condensers, liquid
receivers (when required), and the regularly furnished accessories.
A. cooling tower
B. thermal extractor
C. heat pump
D. condensing unit
154. Fuel-burning appliances and equipment having ______________ and

that use combustion air from the machinery room shall not be installed in a
machinery room. Exceptions ignored.
A. open flames
B. internal heat exchanges
C. multiple burners
D. none of these
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155. Smoke barriers shall comply with the International Building Code. Smoke
barriers shall be constructed and sealed to limit leakage areas exclusive of
______________________.
A. protected openings
B. window sizes
C. backdraft dampers
D. non of these
156. What is the approximate gas input for a space heating boiler in a single
family dwelling.
A. 35,000 BTU/H
B. 50,000 BTU/H
C. 65,000 BTU/H
D. 100,000 BTU/H
157. A smoke control system shall be designed to consider the adverse

effects of ________________.
A. wind
B. ventilation
C. wood components
D. none of these
158. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and

return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall be
_______________________ to the amount of return and exhaust air. The
system shall not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure.
The system to convey ventilation air shall be designed and installed in
accordance with Chapter 6.
B. exactly
C. less than
D. greater than
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159. Ducts shall be constructed to allow a(n) ____________________ of air
over the entire air filter.
A. reverse infiltration
B. partial concentration
C. even distribution
D. none of these
160. Gas piping other than CSST shall be considered to be bonded where it
is connected to ______________________________.
A. appliances that are connected to the equipment grounding conductor

of the circuit supplying that appliance
B. connected to gas piping that is buried or below grade
C. the copper plumbing system of the building
161. To determine compliance with maintenance provisions, the code official

shall have the authority to require a mechanical system to be
_______________________.
A. tested from time to time

B. re-inspected
C. updated
D. reinserted
162. A ________________ factory-applied name-plate(s) shall be affixed to

appliances on which shall appear in legible lettering, the manufacturer’s name
or trademark, the model number, serial number and the seal or mark of the
approved agency.
A. permanent
B. metal
C. plastic or metal
D. paper or metal
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163. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for steel pipe which is
installed in a horizontal orientation?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
164. Ducts shall have a minimum slope of 1/8 inch per foot (10.4 mm/m) to
allow drainage to a point provided with ______________.
A. a sewer drain
B. access
C. a vent
D. a trap
165. In hydronic piping systems shutoff valves shall be installed on

_____________ of a pressure-reducing valve.
A. the supply side

B. the return side
C. both sides
D. any of these
166. A mechanical exhaust system designed and constructed to capture air

contaminants at their source and to exhaust such contaminants to the outdoor
atmosphere.
A. SOURCE CAPTURE SYSTEM

B. CLEANER VENT
C. CLEANER TOWER
D. STACK TRAP
167. _____________________________________ systems tested in

accordance with Section 1208.1.1 shall be permitted to be backfilled prior to
inspection.
A. Solar heating
B. Hydronic recovery
C. Ground-source heat pump loop
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168. Appliances that are constructed and installed so that all air for
combustion is derived directly from the outside atmosphere and all flue gases
are discharged directly to the outside atmosphere.
A. Internal vent Appliances.

B. Pressure vent Appliances.
C. Direct-Vent Appliances.
D. Non-vented Appliances.
169. Fuel gas piping shall not be installed in or through a ducted supply,
return or exhaust, or a clothes chute, chimney or gas vent, dumbwaiter or
elevator shaft. Piping installed _______________ of the point of delivery shall
not extend through any townhouse unit other than the unit served by such
piping.
A. upstream
B. downstream
C. either upstream or downstream
D. none of these
170. Mechanical exhaust systems for public garages shall operate

____________________ or in accordance with Section 404.
A. continuously
B. intermittently
C. as needed
D. automatically as needed
171. For central furnaces within compartments or alcoves, furnaces having a

firebox open to the atmosphere shall have at least __________________
working space along the front combustion chamber side. Exceptions ignored.

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172. Air distribution systems that are part of a smoke control system shall
switch to the ___________________ upon activation of a detector.
A. emergency exhaust mode

B. smoke control mode
C. climate suppression mode
D. reverse air flow mode
173. A hole not greater in diameter than 40 percent of the stud depth is
permitted to be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes not greater than 60
percent of the depth of the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions or in any
wall where each bored stud is ___________, provided not more than two such
successive doubled studs are so bored. In no case shall the edge of the bored
hole be nearer than 0.625 inch (15.9 mm) to the edge of the stud. Bored holes
shall not be located at the same section of stud as a cut or notch.
A. knot free
B. doubled
C. doubled and knot free
174. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the

provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform
to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for
alternative materials or methods, the code official shall have the authority to
_____________ .
A. remove said equipment

B. condemn the property
C. require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to
the jurisdiction
D. revoke the mechanical permit
175. Each vertical riser in a dryer vent shall be provided with a means for
_______________.
A. inspection
B. replacement
C. cleanout
D. all of these
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176. Openings in smoke barriers shall be protected by __________________
devices actuated by the required controls for the mechanical smoke control
system.
A. heat actuated
B. manual closing
C. automatic closing
D. computer controlled
177. ____________ appliances shall be provided with combustion air in

accordance with NFPA 31.
A. Oil-fired
B. Gas-fired
C. Wood-fired
D. Electrical
178. Combustible electrical or electronic wiring methods and materials, optical

fiber cable, and optical fiber raceway exposed within a plenum shall have a
peak optical density not greater than 0.50, an average optical density not
greater than 0.15, and a flame spread not greater than ___________ when
tested in accordance with NFPA 262.
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
179. Shaft enclosures that are permitted to be penetrated by ducts and air
transfer openings shall be protected with listed
______________________________ installed in accordance with their listing.
Exceptions ignored.
A. fire dampers
B. smoke dampers
C. fire and smoke dampers
D. all of the above
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180. Ducts for domestic kitchen cooking appliances equipped with downdraft
exhaust systems shall be permitted to be constructed of Schedule 40 PVC
pipe.
A. True
B. False
C. provided that the installation complies certain other requirements
D. never
181. Electrical wiring, controls and connections to equipment and appliances

regulated by this code shall be in accordance with the
____________________.
A. NFPA 70
B. ICC Electrical Code
C. Uniform Electrical Code
D. International Electrical Code
182. Outdoor air intake openings shall be located a minimum of

________________ from lot lines or buildings on the same lot. Where
openings front on a street or public way, the distance shall be measured to the
centerline of the street or public way. Exceptions ignored.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 15 feet (4576 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm)
183. Who is responsible for scheduling of inspections.
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Building Official
D. Permit Holder
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184. A listed device that is designed to resist the passage of air and smoke.
The device is arranged to operate automatically, controlled by a smoke
detection system, and when required, is capable of being positioned manually
from a remote command station.
A. AIR VALVE
B. SMOKE VALVE
C. SMOKE STOP
D. SMOKE DAMPER.
185. Clearances shall be maintained around boilers, generators, heaters,

tanks and related equipment and appliances so as to permit inspection,
servicing, repair, replacement and visibility of all gauges. When boilers are
installed or replaced, clearance shall be provided to allow access for inspection,
maintenance and repair. Passageways around all sides of boilers shall have an
unobstructed width of not less than ___________________, unless otherwise
approved.

186. A subslab soil exhaust system duct shall be trapped.
A. True
B. False
187. In hydronic piping systems joints between copper or copper-alloy pipe or

fittings shall be _________________________________.
A. brazed
B. mechanical
C. soldered
D. threaded or welded joints
E. any of these
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188. All portions of active or passive smoke control systems shall be capable
of continued operation after detection of the fire event for a period of not less
than either __________________________________________, whichever is
less.
A. 5 minutes or the calculated egress time

B. 20 minutes or 1.5 times the calculated egress time
C. 30 minutes or 3 times the calculated egress time
D. 60 minutes or 5 times the calculated egress time
189. The use of gypsum boards to form air shafts (ducts) shall be limited to
return air systems where the air temperatures do not exceed 125ºF (52ºC) and
the gypsum board surface temperature is maintained above the
__________________temperature.
A. ambient room temperature

B. outside temperature
C. inside temperature
D. airstream dew-point
190. Air plenums formed by gypsum boards shall not be incorporated in air-
handling systems utilizing ____________________.
A. forces air ducts

B. evaporative coolers
C. in duct booster fans
D. thermal shut-off controls
191. An installer has an 80,000 Btu per hour input fan-assisted appliance that
must be installed using 10 feet of lateral connector attached to a 30-foot-high
Type B vent. Two 90-degree elbows are needed for the installation. Can a
single-wall metal vent connector be used for this application?
A. Yes
B. No
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192. Appliances that comprise parts of the building mechanical system shall
not be converted for the usage of a different fuel, except where approved and
converted in accordance with the _______________________.
A. local fuel supplier

B. local building official
C. National Fuel Gas Code
D. manufacturer’s instructions
193. Smoke dampers are not required in corridor penetrations where the
building is equipped throughout with an
_________________________________ in accordance with Section 513 and
smoke dampers are not necessary for the operation and control of the system.
A. approved fire sprinkler control system

B. approved smoke control system
C. approved air control system
D. approved emergency fire control system
194. Fuel-fired appliances shall not be located in, or obtain combustion air
from, any of the following rooms or spaces, exceptions ignored.
A. Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage closets, Surgical

rooms, Closets.
B. Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage closets, Attics
C. Sleeping rooms, Crawl Spaces, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage
closets, Surgical rooms
D. Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage closets, Surgical
rooms
195. Supply, return, exhaust, relief and ventilation air plenums shall be limited
to uninhabited crawl spaces, areas above a ceiling or below the floor, attic
spaces and mechanical equipment rooms. Plenums shall be limited to
_____________.
A. one fire area

B. two fire areas
C. one per building
D. none of these
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196. The use of gypsum boards to form plenums shall be limited to systems
where the air temperatures do not exceed and the building and mechanical
system design conditions are such that the gypsum board surface temperature
will be maintained above the airstream dew-point temperature.
A. 125ºF
B. 150ºF
C. 225ºF
D. 325ºF
197. For horizontal terminations the vent termination shall not be mounted
directly above or within ___________________ horizontally from an oil tank
vent or gas meter.
A. 3 feet (914 mm)

B. 6 feet (1828 mm)
C. 10 feet (3046 mm)
D. 15 feet (4570 mm)
198. Boilers shall be mounted on floors of ______________________

construction, unless listed for mounting on combustible flooring.
A. noncombustible
B. concrete
C. firebrick
D. asbestos
199. ________________ venting systems for appliances located on more

than one floor level shall be prohibited, except where all of the appliances
served by the common vent are located in rooms or spaces that are accessed
only from the outdoors.
A. Extreme
B. Individual
C. Common
D. none of these
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200. A device responsive to changes in pressure, temperature or level for
turning on, shutting off or throttling the gas supply to an appliance.
A. damper
B. check valve
C. limit control
D. pressure switch
201. Defective material or parts shall be replaced or repaired in such a

manner so as to __________________________.
A. Improve the overall safety rating of the device

B. compensate for any non-critical defect
C. preserve the original approval or listing
202. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code shall be

maintained in compliance with
____________________________________________.
A. the current governing code

B. all changes to the code as they are adopted
C. the code edition under which they were installed
203. Type II dry cleaning systems shall be provided with a mechanical

ventilation system that is designed to exhaust 1 cubic foot of air per minute for
each square foot of floor area in dry cleaning rooms and in drying rooms. The
ventilation system shall operate automatically when the dry cleaning equipment
is in operation and shall have __________ controls at an approved location.
A. pressure
B. automatic
C. manual
D. none of these
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204. Smoke dampers are not required at penetrations of shafts where ducts
are used as part of a(n) ____________________________________ and
where the smoke damper will interfere with the operation of the smoke control
system.
A. approved mechanical smoke control system

B. sprinkler fire control system
C. shaft smoke ejection system
D. any of these
205. Structures occupied for purposes involving explosion hazards shall be

provided with ____________________ where required by the International Fire
Code.
A. an explosion proof roof

B. an explosion safe area
C. explosion sensors
D. explosion control
206. Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing, fireblocking
and bracing are in place and all ducting and other components to be concealed
are complete, and __________ the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
A. prior to
B. after
C. during
207. Permits shall not be required for the following:
A. Portable heating appliances

B. Gas heating appliances
C. Electrical heating appliances
D. Solar heating appliances
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208. The installation of gaseous hydrogen systems shall be in accordance
with the applicable requirements of:
A. the International Mechanical Code

B. the International Fire Code
C. Fuel Gas Code
D. International Building Code
E. all of the above
209. That air delivered to each or any space supplied by the air distribution
system or the total air delivered to all spaces supplied by the air distribution
system, which is provided for ventilating, heating, cooling, humidification,
dehumidification and other similar purposes.
A. THEORETICAL AIR
B. SUPPLY AIR
C. COMBUSTION AIR
D. RETURN AIR
210. Underground ducts shall be ___________ and secured prior to pouring

the concrete encasement.
A. marked
B. tested
C. filled with water
D. sealed
211. Clearances around appliances to elements of permanent construction,

including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow
________________________ without removing such elements of permanent
construction or disabling the function of a required fire-resistance-rated
assembly.
A. inspection
B. service
C. repair or replacement
D. inspection, service, repair or replacement
E. all of the above
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212. Positive mechanical ventilation which provides a minimum of
__________ complete air changes per hour shall be installed in limited
spraying spaces. Such system shall meet the requirements of the International
Fire Code for handling flammable vapors. Explosion venting is not required.
A. one
B. two
C. four
D. six
213. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and equipment, fuel gas-
fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting systems shall be regulated
by the ____________________________________.
A. International Building Code

B. Natural Gas Fuel Code
C. International Mechanical Code
214. Energy recovery ventilation systems shall not be used in the following
system(s):
A. Hazardous exhaust systems covered in Section 510.

B. Dust, stock and refuse systems that convey explosive or flammable
vapors, fumes or dust.
C. Smoke control systems covered in Section 513.
D. Commercial kitchen exhaust systems serving Type I and Type II
hoods and clothes dryer exhaust systems covered in Section 504.
E. any and all of the above
215. R-290 Refrigerant has what refrigerant classification.
A. A1
B. A2
C. A3
D. B3
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216. Smoke damper leakage ratings for elevated temperature shall be not
less than ______________.
A. 150ºF (66ºC)
B. 250ºF (121ºC)
C. 350ºF (177ºC)
D. 450ºF (121ºC)
217. A 35,000 Btu per hour water heater is to be common vented with a
150,000 Btu per hour furnace using a common vent with a total height of 30
feet. The connector rise is 2 feet for the water heater with a horizontal length of
4 feet. The connector rise for the furnace is 3 feet with a horizontal length of 8
feet. Assume single-wall metal connectors will be used with Type B vent. What
size connectors and combined vent should be used in this installation?
A. 3 inch
B. 4 inch
C. 5 inch
D. 6 inch
218. Use of the space between the corridor ceiling and the floor or roof
structure above as a return air plenum is permitted for one or more of the
following conditions:
A. The corridor is required to be of fire-resistance- rated construction

B. The corridor is not separated from the plenum by fire-resistance-rated
construction
C. The air-handling system serving the corridor is not shut down upon
activation of the air-handling unit smoke detectors required by this code
D. The air-handling system serving the corridor is not shut down upon
detection of sprinkler waterflow where the building is equipped throughout with
an automatic sprinkler system, or the space between the corridor ceiling and
the floor or roof structure above the corridor is not used as a component of an
approved engineered smoke control system.
E. none of these
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219. Nonmetallic ducts utilized in systems exhausting nonflammable
corrosive fumes or vapors shall be listed and labeled. Nonmetallic duct shall
have a flame spread index of ________ or less and a smoke-developed index
of ________ or less, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or UL 723.
Ducts shall be approved for installation in such an exhaust system.
A. 10, 100
B. 25, 50
C. 35, 75
D. 125, 50
220. A gas furnace requires 3,910 cubic ft of natural gas per hour, what is the
minimum size of schedule 40 metallic pipe which could be used if the run length
of the pipe is 175 feet and the inlet pressure is less than 2 psi? The fuel is
natural gas with and inlet pressure of 2 psi and a pressure drop of 1.0 psi.
A. 1"
B. 1.25"
C. 1.5"
D. 2"
221. For smoke barrier construction the total leakage area of the barrier is the
product of the smoke barrier gross area times the allowable leakage area ratio,
plus the area of other openings such as gaps and operable windows.
Compliance shall be determined by achieving the ___________________ air
pressure difference across the barrier with the system in the smoke control
mode for mechanical smoke control systems.
A. minimum
B. maximum
C. balanced
D. none of these
222. On a liquid fuel system the outer ends of vent pipes shall terminate in a
_______________________.
A. inverted J pipe configuration

B. dry location
C. weatherproof vent cap or fitting or be provided with a weatherproof
hood.
D. none of these
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223. Section G2401 Fuel Gas regulates liquefied natural gas (LNG)
installations.
A. True
B. False
224. For single-wall metal chimneys serving appliances of high heat (Over
2,000ºF) the minimum termination height above roof opening is
________________ feet.
A. 2
B. 6
C. 10
D. 20
225. Ceiling radiation dampers shall be tested as part of a fire-resistance-

rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly in accordance with ASTM E 119 or
UL 263. Ceiling radiation dampers shall be installed in accordance with the
details listed in the fire-resistance-rated assembly and the manufacturer’s
installation instructions and the listing. Ceiling radiation dampers are not
required where which of the following applies:
A. Tests in accordance withASTME119 or UL 263 have shown that

ceiling radiation dampers are not necessary in order to maintain the fire-
resistance rating of the assembly.
B. Where exhaust duct penetrations are protected in accordance with
Section 713.4.1.2 of the International Building Code and the exhaust ducts are
located within the cavity of a wall, and do not pass through another dwelling
unit or tenant space.
C. Neither A nor B
D. Either A or B
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226. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where, in a specific case,
different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of
construction or other requirements, the most _____________ shall govern.
A. restrictive
B. logical
C. economical
D. expensive
227. A rectangular duct 16" x 24" diameter is utilized to convey non-abrasive

metal wall.

228. Fire dampers are not required at penetrations of shafts where

penetrations are tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 as part of
the
_______________________________________________________________
_________.
A. fire-resistance- rated assembly

B. shafts wall system
C. elevators operational equipment
D. none of these
229. The cutting, notching and boring of holes in structural steel framing
members shall be as prescribed by the
___________________________________.
A. registered design professional

B. owner
C. building official
D. none of these
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230. A means of access shall be provided to an energy recovery ventilation
system as required for _______________________.
A. replacement
B. repair
C. maintenance
D. service
E. any of the above

A. 0.022 (No. 26 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 Gage)
C. 0.034 (No. 22 Gage)
D. 0.064 (No. 16 Gage)
232. Pressure relief devices, fusible plugs and purge systems located within
the machinery room shall terminate outside of the structure at a location not
less than _________________above the adjoining grade level and not less
than _________________ from any window, ventilation opening or exit.
A. 20 feet (6096 mm), 15 feet (4572 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm), 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 15 feet (4572 mm), 20 feet (6096 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm), 10 feet (3048 mm)
233. Appliances installed in pits or excavations shall not come in direct

contact with the surrounding soil. The sides of the pit or excavation shall be
held back a minimum of ________________ from the appliance. Where the
depth exceeds 12 inches (305 mm) below adjoining grade, the walls of the pit
or excavation shall be lined with concrete or masonry

D. none of these
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234. The movement of air into and out of a space through intentionally
provided openings, such as windows and doors, or through non powered
ventilators.
A. NATURAL VENTILATION.
B. NATURAL DRAFT SYSTEM
C. POWER DRAFT SYSTEM
D. POWER VENTILATION SYSTEM
40 metallic pipe 1.25" nominal size with a run length of 156 feet? The fuel is
A. 424
B. 322
C. 99
D. 296
236. Air that is provided to replace air being exhausted.
A. exhaust air
B. compensated air
C. combustion air
D. makeup air
237. A manually or automatically controlled device to regulate draft or the rate

of flow of air or combustion gases.
A. air valve
B. power air controller
C. damper
D. check valve
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238. Dust, stock and refuse collectors and separators involving such systems
as centrifugal separators, bag filter systems and similar devices, and
associated supports shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and shall
be located on the ______________ of the building or structure.
A. non prevailing wind side

B. silo tower
C. interior
D. exterior
239. A 35,000 btu per hour input draft-hood-equipped water heater with a 4-
inch-diameter draft hood outlet, 2 feet of connector rise, and 4 feet of horizontal
length is to be common vented with a 100,000 btu per hour fan-assisted
furnace with a 4-inch-diameter flue collar, 3 feet of connector rise, and 6 feet of
horizontal length. The common vent consists of a 30-foot height of type b vent.
What are the recommended vent diameters for each connector and the
common vent? The installer would like to use a single-wall metal vent
connector.

Connector Diameter: 3 inch, Common Vent Diameter: 5 inch
240. Appliances located in public garages, motor fueling dispensing facilities,

repair garages or other areas frequented by motor vehicles, shall be installed a
minimum of _______________________ above the floor. Where motor
vehicles are capable of passing under an appliance, the appliance shall be
installed at the clearances required by the appliance manufacturer and not less
than 1 foot (305 mm) higher than the tallest vehicle garage door opening.
Exceptions ignored.
A. 8 feet (2438 mm)

B. 6 feet (1829 mm)
C. 2 feet (610 mm)
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241. What is the approximate gas input for a water heater with automatic
storage 50-gal. tank.
A. 50,000 BTU/H
B. 100,000 BTU/H
C. 142,800 BTU/H
D. 35,000 BTU/H
242. Each appliance shall be provided with a shutoff valve separate from the
appliance. The shutoff valve shall be located in the same room as the
appliance, not further than ____________________ from the appliance, and
shall be installed upstream from the union, connector or quick disconnect
device it serves. Exceptions ignored
A. 3 feet (915 mm)

B. 6 feet (1829 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 12 feet (3658 mm)
243. Ducts that operate at temperatures exceeding 120ºF (49ºC) shall have
sufficient thermal insulation to limit the _________________ surface
temperature to 120ºF (49ºC).
A. duct
B. exposed
C. internal duct
D. none of these
244. For ducts conveying explosive or flammable vapors, fumes or dusts, the
termination point of exhaust outlets and ducts discharging to the outdoors shall
be located a minimum distance of _____________ from combustible walls and
operable openings into buildings which are in the direction of the exhaust
discharge.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
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245. Where a combination potable water-heating and space-heating system
requires water for space heating at temperatures higher than ______________,
a temperature actuated mixing valve that conforms to ASSE 1017 shall be
provided to temper the water supplied to the potable hot water distribution
system to a temperature of ________________________ or less.
A. 140ºF
B. 180ºF
C. 200ºF
D. 212ºF
246. What is the minimum required outdoor ventilation air in CFM per person,
for an auditorium with and an estimated maximum occupant load, persons per
1,000 square feet of 150?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

A. 0.022 (No. 26 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 Gage)
C. 0.034 (No. 22 Gage)
D. 0.064 (No. 16 Gage)
248. Fuel-fired appliances shall not be installed within a ______________.
A. crawl space
B. attic
C. plenum
D. closet
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249. Exhaust outlets located within the hood shall be located so as to
optimize the capture of particulate matter. Each outlet shall serve not more than
a ____________________ section of hood.
A. 6-foot (1829 mm)

B. 12-foot (3658 mm)
C. 8-foot (2439 mm)
D. 4-foot (1220 mm)
250. Air removed from an approved conditioned space or location and re-
circulated or exhausted.
A. COMBUSTION AIR
B. DRAFT AIR
C. RECYCLED AIR
D. RETURN AIR
251. Approved smoke and heat vents shall be installed in the roofs of
_____________________ where required by the International Fire Code.
A. one-story buildings
B. two-story buildings
C. three-story buildings
D. four-story buildings
252. A refrigerating system in which refrigerant is pressurized by pumping a

chemical solution of refrigerant in absorbent, and then separated by the
addition of heat in a generator, condensed (to reject heat), expanded,
evaporated (to provide refrigeration), and reabsorbed in an absorber to repeat
the cycle; the system may be single or multiple effect, the latter using multiple
stages or internally cascaded use of heat to improve efficiency.
A. Appliance
B. Absorption System
C. Air Distribution System
D. Heat Pump
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253. A passageway within a chimney or vent through which gaseous
combustion products pass.
A. smoke stack
B. stack
C. conduit
D. flue
254. Smoke dampers shall close upon actuation of a __________ smoke

detector or detectors
A. working
B. listed
C. highly sensitive
D. none of these
255. Exhaust ducts under positive pressure, chimneys, and vents shall not
extend into or pass through _________________.
A. plenums
B. ducts
C. floors
D. A and B
E. all of the above
256. Condensate drains shall not be trapped.
A. True
B. False
257. Smoke dampers are not required in smoke barrier penetrations where
the openings in ducts are limited to a single smoke compartment and the ducts
are ________________________.
A. constructed of steel
B. constructed of fiberglass
C. constructed of aluminum clad insulation material
D. any of these
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258. All provisions in the appendices of the IMC shall apply in all cases. True
of False
A. True
B. False
259. A tube or conduit utilized for conveying air.
A. duct
B. pipe
C. duck
D. PVC
260. "In hydronic piping systems shutoff valves shall be installed on the
_______________________ side of a heat exchanger.
Exceptions ignored."
A. supply
B. return
C. supply and return
D. none of these
261. In gas rooms, exhausted enclosures and gas cabinets. The ventilation
system for gas rooms, exhausted enclosures and gas cabinets for any quantity
of hazardous material shall be designed to operate at a __________ pressure
in relation to the surrounding area.
A. positive
B. negative
C. equal
D. non of these
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262. The _______________________ of ducts shall equal or exceed the
design pressure of the air distribution in which the ducts are utilized.
A. minimum air flow

B. pressure classification
C. maximum air flow
D. vacuum air flow
263. Subslab soil exhaust system duct shall have a minimum slope of
___________ unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope).
A. one-eighth
B. one-quarter
C. one-half
D. one
264. Installations exhausting more than 200 cfm (0.09m3/s) shall be provided
with ___________________.
A. a backdraft damper
B. a lint filter at termination
C. a vertical termination cap
D. makeup air
265. Exceptions ignored, materials within plenums shall be noncombustible or

shall have a flame spread index of not more than __________ and a smoke-
developed index of not more than __________ when tested in accordance with
ASTM E 84.
A. 25, 50
B. 75, 150
C. 35, 100
D. 10, 25
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266. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation and dilution air
shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free area
through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used in
calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified. Where
the design and free area of louvers and grilles are not known, it shall be
assumed that wood louvers will have 25-percent free area and metal louvers
and grilles will have 75-percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh size not
smaller than _______________. Non-motorized louvers and grilles shall be
fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the
appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main
burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to
prevent the main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner
start-up and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation.
A. 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)

B. 1/2 inch (13 mm)
C. 3/4 inch (19.2 mm)
D. 1 inch (24.5 mm)
267. Flexible air connectors shall be limited in length to

__________________.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)

B. 21 feet (6400 mm)
C. 14 feet (4267 mm)
D. 30 feet (9150 mm)
268. The gauge glass shall be installed so that the _______________ is at

the normal boiler water level.
A. top
B. midpoint
C. bottom
D. none of these
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269. Where vents pass through insulated assemblies, an insulation shield
constructed of not less than __________ Gage sheet metal shall be installed to
provide clearance between the vent and the insulation material.
A. No. 26
B. No. 22
C. No. 18
D. No. 12
270. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed
from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall
not discharge into a ____________________________________.
A. parking lot, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.

B. storm gutter, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
C. street, alley or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
D. garden area, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
271. A hood shall be designed to provide for thorough cleaning of the entire
hood. Grease gutters shall drain to an approved collection receptacle that is
fabricated, designed and installed to allow ________________________.
A. easy replacement
B. access for cleaning
C. easy cleaning
D. all of these
272. Provisions shall be made to prevent the formation of condensation on

the ____________ of any duct.
A. interior
B. exterior
C. surface
D. none of these
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273. Systems exhausting potentially explosive mixtures shall be protected
with an approved explosion relief system or by an approved explosion
prevention system designed and installed in accordance with ___________.
An explosion relief system shall be designed to minimize the structural and
mechanical damage resulting from an explosion or deflagration within the
exhaust system. An explosion prevention system shall be designed to prevent
an explosion or deflagration from occurring.
A. NFPA 69
B. NEC
C. NEPC 3.1
D. none of these
274. Dust, stock and refuse conveying systems discharge piping shall
conform to the requirements for ducts, including clearances required for high-
heat appliances, as contained in this code. A delivery pipe from a cyclone
collector shall not convey refuse directly into the ______________.
A. firebox of a boiler or dutch oven

B. furnace or refuse burner
C. incinerator
D. incinerator or other appliance
E. any of the above
275. An inside tank provided with fill and vent pipes shall be provided with a
device to indicate ______________ at the fill point when the oil in the tank has
reached a predetermined safe level.
A. visually
B. audibly
C. either visually or audibly
D. the dip stick level
276. The design and operation of the exhaust system shall be such that
flammable contaminants are diluted in noncontaminated air to maintain
concentrations in the exhaust flow below __________ percent of the
contaminant’s lower flammability limit.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 25
D. 35
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277. Solid fuel-burning appliances shall be provided with combustion air in
accordance with the appliance ________________.
A. BTU Rating
B. IFC Requirements
C. manufacturer’s installation instructions
D. none of these
278. Supply piping shall connect to the __________ of the fuel oil tank. Fuel
oil shall be supplied by a transfer pump or automatic pump or by other
approved means. Exceptions ignored.
A. top
B. side
C. bottom
D. any of these
279. The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.6 shall not be
utilized to reduce the clearance required for solid fuel-burning appliances that
are labeled for installation with clearances of _________________________.
A. 12 inches (305 mm) or more

B. 12 inches (305 mm) or less
C. 6 inches (153 mm) or less
D. 6 inches (153 mm) or more
280. Refrigeration systems shall be classified according to

__________________________________.
A. the degree of probability that refrigerant leaked from a failed

connection, seal, or component could enter an occupied area
B. the type of equipment
C. the location of the equipment
D. the pressure of the system
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281. Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an opening and
unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the largest
appliance. The passageway shall not be less than
_______________________________________ wide and not more than 20
feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the center line of the passageway
from the opening to the appliance.
A. 36 inches (1023 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm)

B. 22 inches (559 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm)
C. 30 inches (762 mm) high and 30 inches (762 mm)
D. 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm)
grease filter and exposed charcoal and charbroil type cooking elements is
___________.
A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
283. Ducts that exhaust clothes dryers shall not penetrate or be located within
any _____________________________________________ required by the
International Building Code to be fire-resistance rated, unless such duct is
constructed of galvanized steel or aluminum of the thickness specified in
Section 603.4 and the fire-resistance rating is maintained in accordance with
the International Building Code.
A. draftstopping
B. fireblocking
C. wall
D. floor/ceiling
E. all of the above
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284. In addition to the ordinary inspection and test requirements which
buildings, structures and parts thereof are required to undergo, smoke control
systems subject to the provisions of Section 909 of the International Building
Code shall undergo special inspections and tests sufficient to verify the proper
commissioning of the smoke control design ________________________.
A. in its final installed condition

B. at each stage of system inspection
C. at rough-in inspection
D. none of these
285. Water heaters utilized for both potable water heating and space-heating
applications shall be sized to prevent the space-heating load from diminishing
the required _______________________
A. space-heating capacity
B. potable water-heating capacity
C. Both A and B
D. none of these
286. A listed ____________________ designed to resist the passage of

_________ shall be provided at each point a duct or air transfer opening
penetrates a smoke barrier wall or a corridor enclosure required to have smoke
and draft control doors in accordance with the International Building Code.
Exceptions ignored.
A. fire damper, fire

B. air damper, air
C. smoke damper, smoke
D. dust damper, dust

expelling hazardous gases greater than 100ºF but less than 600ºF is
________.
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12
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288. The inside lower edge of canopy-type Type I and II commercial hoods
shall overhang or extend a horizontal distance of not less than beyond the
edge of the top horizontal surface of the appliance on all open sides.
A. 3 inches (76 mm)

289. Venting systems shall be designed and constructed so as to develop a

____________ adequate to convey all combustion products to the outside
atmosphere.
A. gravity flow
B. negative flow
C. external flow
D. positive flow
290. The gauging of inside oil tanks by means of measuring sticks shall
____________________.
A. be the method of choice

B. be permitted
C. not be permitted
291. The design temperature of air to be conveyed in flexible air ducts and
flexible air connectors shall be less than
_______________________________.
A. 150ºF
B. 200ºF
C. 250ºF
D. 350ºF
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292. What is the minimum required outdoor ventilation air in CFM, for an
theater ticket booth with and an estimated maximum occupant load, persons
per 1,000 square feet of 60?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
293. Rigid or flexible metal enclosures or pipe ducts shall be provided for soft,
annealed copper tubing and used for refrigerant piping erected on the premises
and containing other than Group A1 or B1 refrigerants. Enclosures shall not be
required for connections between condensing units and the nearest riser
box(es), provided such connections do not exceed
______________________in length.
A. 3 feet (915 mm)

B. 6 feet (1829 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 15 feet (4572 mm)
294. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be constructed of metal
and shall have a smooth interior finish. The exhaust duct shall be a minimum
nominal size of ____________________________. The entire exhaust system
shall be supported and secured in place.
A. 3 inches (77 mm) in diameter

B. 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter
C. 5 inches (128 mm) in diameter
D. 6 inches (153 mm) in diameter
295. Where two or more connectors enter a common vent or chimney, the
smaller connector shall enter at the ______________ level consistent with
available headroom or clearance to combustible material.
A. highest
B. lowest
C. same
D. none of these
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296. Enclosed structures involving organic coating processes in which Class I
liquids are processed or handled shall be ventilated at a rate of not less than
________________ of solid floor area.
A. 1 cfm/ft2
B. 5 cfm/ft2
C. 10 cfm/ft2
D. 20 cfm/ft2
297. Gas piping shall not be used as a grounding electrode.
A. True
B. False
298. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for copper pipe which
is installed in a vertical orientation?
A. 10
B. 5
C. 15
D. 8
299. Liquid fuel vent pipes shall terminate outside of buildings at a point not
less than _________________ measured vertically or horizontally from any
building opening.
A. 1 foot (304 mm)

B. 2 feet (610 mm)
C. 3 feet (912 mm)
D. 4 feet (1220 mm)
300. Every steam boiler shall have a ________________________________.
A. water-gauge glass and a pressure gauge

B. water-gauge glass
C. pressure gauge
D. A or B and C
E. none of these
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301. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be ______ percent of
the floor area being naturally ventilated.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 10
302. The fill pipe for an oil tank shall terminate outside of a building at a point
at least ____________________ from any building opening at the same or
lower level.
A. 1 foot (304 mm)

B. 2 feet (610 mm)
C. 3 feet (912 mm)
D. 4 feet (1220 mm)
303. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, the actuating detector
shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity
___________________ at the point where it is installed.
A. anticipated
B. measured
C. monitored
D. labeled
304. Ducts discharging combustible material directly into any

_______________________ shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 82.
A. storage container
B. holding tank
C. combustion chamber
D. any of these
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305. During occupied conditions, the mechanical ventilation system shall
exhaust the which of the following:
A. Not less than 0.5 cfm per square foot (0.0025 m3/s m2) of machinery
room area or 20 cfm (0.009 m3/s) per person
B. A volume required to limit the room temperature rise to 18°F (10°C)
taking into account the ambient heating effect of all machinery in the room.
C. the larger of A or B
D. smaller of A or B
E. Both A and B
306. Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including theoretical air
and excess air.
A. Makeup Air
B. Combustion Air
C. Intake Air
D. Dilution Air
307. Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to a mechanical system

shall conform to that required for the (a ) ______________ mechanical system
without requiring the existing mechanical system to comply with all of the
requirements of this code.
A. new
B. old
C. existing
D. all of the above
308. A unit heater shall not be attached to a warm-air duct system unless
___________________.
A. it has been modified for such

B. the air temperature at the heat exchange is 120 degrees F. max.
C. it has a system circulation fan
D. listed for such installation
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309. The maximum horizontal length of a single- wall connector shall be
_________ percent of the height of the chimney or vent.
A. 50
B. 65
C. 75
D. 80
310. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall not exceed
___________________________ from the dryer location to the outlet terminal.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)

B. 15 feet (5472 mm)
C. 25 feet (7620 mm)
D. 35 feet (10668 mm)
311. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, a smoke detector shall
be installed in the duct within _____________________ of the damper with no
air outlets or inlets between the detector and the damper.
A. 2 feet (608 mm)

B. 5 feet (1524 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 15 feet (4572 mm)
312. Stop valves used with soft annealed copper tubing or hard-drawn copper
tubing 7/8-inch (22.2 mm) OD standard size or smaller shall be securely
mounted, _____________ tubing fastenings or supports.
A. by the use of
B. independent of
C. an held in place with the use of
D. any of these
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313. Type II dry cleaning systems shall be provided with a mechanical
ventilation system that is designed to exhaust ______ cubic foot of air per
minute for each square foot of floor area in dry cleaning rooms and in drying
rooms. The ventilation system shall operate automatically when the dry
cleaning equipment is in operation and shall have manual controls at an
approved location.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 10
be located a minimum distance of _____________ from operable openings into
buildings.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
315. Indoor combustion air requirements shall be determined based on the

______________________ need for the operation of fuel-burning appliances
drawing combustion and dilution air from the room or space.
A. independent
B. highest required or simultaneous
C. lowest required independent
D. total required volume
316. Noncanopy-type hoods shall be located a maximum of

____________________ above the cooking surface.
A. 2 feet (914 mm)

C. 3 feet (914 mm)
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317. Machinery rooms shall be _______________ ventilated to the outdoors.
Exceptions ignored
A. naturally
B. mechanically
C. control
D. none of these
318. Piping installed underground beneath buildings is prohibited except

where the piping is encased in _________________________________
designed to withstand the superimposed loads.
A. a conduit of wrought iron, plastic pipe, or steel pipe or other approved

conduit material
B. reinforced concrete
C. concrete pipe
D. any of the above
319. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for aluminum pipe
which is installed in a vertical orientation?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 6
320. Central furnaces within compartments or alcoves shall have a minimum

working space clearance of 3 inches (76 mm) along the sides, back and top
with a total width of the enclosing space being at least ____________________
wider than the furnace. Exceptions ignored.

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321. Ducts shall be ____________________ based on the maximum
operating pressure of the duct at pressures of positive or negative 0.5, 1.0, 2.0,
3.0, 4.0, 6.0 or 10.0 inches of water column.
A. adjusted
B. dampered
C. classified
D. tested
322. A relief valve shall be installed on the ______________ of fuel-oil-

heating appliances.
A. supply line
B. discharge line
C. vent line
D. backflow line
323. A ______________________ supporting the types of smoke control

systems to be employed, their methods of operation, the systems supporting
them, and the methods of construction to be utilized shall accompany the
submitted construction documents and shall include, but not be limited to, the
items indicated in Sections 513.4.1 through 513.4.6.
A. schematic diagram
B. design engineers report
C. rational analysis
D. none of these
324. The minimum net airflow for Type II hoods used for dishwashing
appliances shall be _____________ CFM per linear foot of hood length.
Exceptions ignored.
A. 100
B. 50
C. 20
D. 155
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325. Dust, stock and refuse collectors or separators shall not be located
nearer than 10 feet (3048 mm) to combustible construction or to an unprotected
wall or floor opening, unless the collector is provided with a metal vent pipe that
extends above the highest part of any roof with a distance of
____________________.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 30 feet (9144 mm)
326. Test pressure shall be measured with a manometer or with a pressure-

measuring device designed and calibrated to read, record, or indicate a
pressure loss caused by leakage during the pressure test period. The source of
pressure shall be isolated before the pressure tests are made. Mechanical
gauges used to measure test pressures shall have a range such that the
highest end of the scale is not greater than ________ times the test pressure.
A. two
B. three
C. five
D. ten
327. Where vibration isolation of equipment and appliances is employed, an

approved means of supplemental ___________ shall be used to accomplish
the support and restraint.
A. parts
B. restraint
C. engineering
D. caution
328. The code official shall issue all necessary ________________ to ensure
compliance with this code.
A. notices or orders
B. subpoenas
C. warrants
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329. In residential garages where appliances are installed in a separate,
enclosed space having access only from outside of the garage, such
appliances shall be permitted to be installed at floor level, provided that the
required ____________ is taken from the exterior of the garage.
A. makeup air
B. dilution air
C. return air
D. combustion air
330. Where vented fuel-burning appliances are located in the same room or
space an exhaust hood, __________________________ to prevent the hood
system from interfering with normal operation of the appliance vents.
A. provisions shall be made

B. common vents shall be used
C. power vents shall be used
D. none of these
331. Where domestic range hoods and domestic appliances equipped with
downdraft exhaust are located within dwelling units, such hoods and appliances
shall discharge to the outdoors through sheet metal ducts constructed of
_______________________________________________________.
Exceptions ignored.
A. galvanized steel
B. stainless steel
C. copper
D. aluminum
E. any of the above

A. 0.022 (No. 26 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 Gage)
C. 0.034 (No. 22 Gage)
D. 0.064 (No. 16 Gage)
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333. Where an assembly is required to have both fire dampers and smoke
dampers, combination fire/smoke dampers
___________________________________________.
A. shall be installed
B. will not be allowed
C. or a fire damper and a smoke damper shall be required.
D. none of these
334. When an oil burner is served by a tank, any part of which is

___________ the level of the burner inlet connection and where the fuel supply
line is taken from the top of the tank, an approved antisiphon valve or other
siphon-breaking device shall be installed in lieu of the shutoff valve.
A. below
B. above
C. indirectly connected to the burner at
D. none of these
335. Potable water-heating devices that utilize refrigerant-to-water heat

exchangers shall be approved and installed in accordance with the
___________________________ and the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
A. National Mechanical Code

B. International Refrigerant Code
C. International Fluid Systems Code
D. International Plumbing Code
336. Duct system penetrations of walls, floors, ceilings and roofs and air
transfer openings in such building components shall be
_____________________ as required by Section 607.
A. protected
B. terminated
C. labeled
D. steel
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be located a minimum distance of _____________ above adjoining grade.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
338. Rooms containing appliances shall be provided with a door and an

unobstructed passageway measuring not less than
_________________________________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 32 inches (812 mm) wide and 80 inches (2032 mm) high

B. 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 80 inches (2032 mm) high
C. 38 inches (1025 mm) wide and 80 inches (2032 mm) high
D. 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 84 inches (2312 mm) high
339. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce the

provisions of this code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in a building or upon any premises any conditions or
violations of this code which make the building or premises
______________________________, the code official shall have the authority
to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform
the duties imposed upon the code official by this code. If such building or
premises is occupied, the code official shall present credentials to the occupant
and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, the code official
shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having
charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is
refused, the code official has recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
A. unsafe
B. unsanitary
C. dangerous
D. hazardous
E. any of the above
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340. A round duct 8" in diameter is utilized to convey abrasive hazardous
exhaust what is the minimum nominal thickness of the galvanized metal wall.

341. Heating and air-conditioning systems of the central type shall be

provided with approved air filters. Filters shall be installed in the
___________________, upstream from any heat exchanger or coil, in an
approved convenient location.
A. forced air system

B. plenum
C. burner unit
D. return air system
342. Equipment, materials, products or services included in a list published by

an organization acceptable to the code official and concerned with evaluation of
products or services that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services and whose listing
states either that the equipment, material, product or service meets identified
standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose.
A. approved
B. tested
C. standard
D. listed
343. Dust, stock and refuse collectors or separators shall not be located
nearer than _______________________ to combustible construction or to an
unprotected wall or floor opening, unless the collector is provided with a metal
vent pipe that extends above the highest part of any roof with a distance of 30
feet (9144 mm).
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 12 feet (3660 mm)
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344. Makeup air shall be supplied during the operation of commercial kitchen
exhaust systems that are provided for commercial cooking appliances and the
temperature differential between makeup air and the air in the conditioned
space shall not exceed _________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 5ºF
B. 10ºF
C. 15ºF
D. 20ºF
345. Exhaust ventilation for powder- coating operations shall be sufficient to

maintain the atmosphere below ___________ of the minimum explosive
concentration for the material being applied. Nondeposited, air-suspended
powders shall be removed through exhaust ducts to the powder recovery
system.
A. one-quarter
B. one-half
C. one-eight
D. one-16th
346. A secondary drain or __________________ shall be required for each

cooling or evaporator coil or fuel-fired appliance that produces condensate,
where damage to any building components will occur as a result of overflow
from the equipment drain pan or stoppage in the condensate drain piping.
A. dryer unit
B. heated collector
C. auxiliary drain pan
D. none of these
347. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems of all structures shall be

designed and installed for efficient utilization of energy in accordance with the
____________________________.
A. International Energy Conservation Code

B. ICC
C. IBC
D. International Efficiency Conservation Code
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348. Lithium-ion stationary storage battery systems, shall be provided with
ventilation.
A. True
B. False
349. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1-1/2" steel pipe
nominal run in a vertical direction is ______________________ .
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. every floor level
350. Appliances designed for natural draft venting and incorporating integral
venting means shall be located so that a minimum clearance of
_______________ is maintained between vent terminals and from any
openings through which combustion products enter the building.

D. 3 inches (76 mm)
351. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall not be

installed in _____________ occupancies or control areas where open use,
handling or dispensing of combustible, flammable or explosive materials
occurs.
A. Group H
B. Group R
C. Group I
D. any of the above
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352. Liquid combustion by-products of condensing appliances shall be
collected and discharged to an approved plumbing fixture or disposal area in
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Condensate piping
shall be of approved corrosion-resistant material and shall not be smaller than
the drain connection on the appliance. Such piping shall maintain a minimum
horizontal slope in the direction of discharge of not less than
___________________________________.
A. 1-percent slope
B. 2-percent slope
C. 5-percent slope
D. 8-percent slope
353. The minimum net airflow in, CFM per linear foot of hood, for a single
island canopy hoods used for heavy-duty cooking appliances shall be
__________________________
A. Not allowed
B. 550
C. 600
D. 700
E. none of these
354. Safety or relief valves shall be installed directly into the safety or relief
valve opening on the boiler or pressure vessel. Valves shall not be located on
either side of a safety or relief valve connection. The relief valve shall discharge
_________________.
A. by gravity
B. by pressure
C. into a sewer drain
D. onto a walkway
355. Where a damper is installed in a corridor wall, the damper shall be

permitted to be controlled by a smoke detection system installed
_________________.
A. within 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally of the corridor

B. within 5 feet (1524 mm) vertically of the corridor
C. on the same floor as the corridor
D. in the corridor
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356. Condensate discharge from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be
carried by waste and drain lines which size shall be not less than
______________ internal diameter and shall not decrease in size from the
drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal.
A. 1/4-inch (7 mm)
B. 1/2-inch (13 mm)
C. 3/4-inch (19 mm)
D. 1-inch (25 mm)
357. The minimum size of a supply line for a fuel oil system shall be
_______________ inside diameter nominal pipe or OD tubing.
A. 1/4-inch (6 mm), 3/8-inch (9.5 mm)

B. 3/8-inch (9.5 mm), 3/8-inch (9.5 mm)
C. 1/2-inch (13 mm), 1/2-inch (13 mm)
D. there is no minimum size requirement
358. An upblast fan shall be hinged and supplied with a flexible weatherproof
electrical cable to permit inspection and cleaning. The ductwork shall extend a
minimum of ________________________ above the roof surface.

359. A Type I hood shall be installed with a clearance to combustibles of not

less than _______________________. Exceptions Ignored.

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360. Carbon steel pipe with a wall thickness not less than Schedule 40 shall
be used for Group __________ refrigerant liquid lines 6 inches (152 mm) and
smaller, Group A2, A3, B2 or B3 refrigerant liquid lines sizes 2 inches (51 mm)
through 6 inches (152 mm) and all refrigerant suction and discharge lines 6
inches (152 mm) and smaller.
A. A1
B. B1
C. A1 or B1
D. none of these
be located a minimum distance of _____________ from property lines.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
362. The installation of dryer exhaust ducts serving Type 2 clothes dryers
shall comply with
_________________________________________________________.
A. the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B. the IRC
C. the UBC
D. all of these
363. Connectors shall connect to a chimney flue at a point not less than
________________ above the lowest portion of the interior of the chimney flue.

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364. High-pressure steam boilers having a steam-generating capacity in
excess of 5,000 pounds per hour (2268 kg/h) or having a heating surface in
excess of 1,000 square feet (93 m2) or input in excess of 5,000,000 Btu/h
(1465 kW) shall have a minimum clearance of _________________________
from the top of the boiler to the ceiling.
A. 2 feet (610 mm)

B. 4 feet (1220 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 7 feet (2134 mm)
365. Cleanouts located on horizontal sections of grease ducts shall be

spaced not more than ___________________ apart.
A. 5 feet (517 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 20 feet (6096 mm)
D. 30 feet (9144 mm)
366. The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-fired appliances
shall be in accordance with the __________________.
A. International Fire Code

B. International Plumbing & Heating Code
C. International Fuel Gas Code
D. none of these
367. The minimum chimney connector thickness for a medium or high-heat

appliance with a 14" diameter connector is:
A. 0.0575 (No. 16 Gage)

B. 0.075 (No. 14 Gage)
C. 0.105 (No. 12 Gage)
D. 0.135 (No. 10 Gage)
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368. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper operation of
an existing or proposed mechanical system, or for the public safety, health and
general welfare, not specifically covered by this code, shall be determined by
__________________.
A. the code official

B. a design engineer
C. the installation contractor
369. Masonry chimney flues shall be provided with a cleanout opening having
a minimum height of _______________. The upper edge of the opening shall
be located not less than ____________ below the lowest chimney inlet
opening. The cleanout shall be provided with a tight-fitting, noncombustible
cover. Exceptions ignored.

370. The purpose of this code is to provide ____________________

standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by
regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of
materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of mechanical systems.
A. maximum
B. acceptable
C. minimum
D. logical
371. Minor additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to existing

mechanical systems shall meet the provisions for new construction, unless
such work is done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the existing
system, is ____________________________________
A. not hazardous
B. approved.
C. not hazardous and is approved.
D. all of the above
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372. The code official shall make all of the required inspections, or shall
accept reports of inspection by _____________________. All reports of such
inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of such
approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is
authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon
unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing
authority.
A. the owner
B. approved agencies or individuals
C. the contractor
D. any of the above
373. Ducts and air transfer openings are required to be protected with a
minimum Class II, _______________ smoke damper complying with the
International Building Code.
A. 180ºF
B. 220ºF
C. 250ºF
D. 375ºF
374. When mounted on or above the roof covering, the collector array and
supporting construction shall be constructed of _____________________
materials or fire-retardant-treated wood conforming to the International Building
Code to the extent required for the type of roof construction of the building to
which the collectors are accessory.
A. combustible
B. noncombustible
C. plastic or fiberglass
D. stainless steel, aluminum or copper
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375. Smoke dampers are not required in corridor penetrations where the duct
is constructed of steel not less than 0.019 inch (0.48 mm) in thickness and
there are _______________________________.
A. smoke alarms on every floor

B. sprinkler systems on every floor
C. no openings serving the corridor
D. less than two openings serving the corridor
376. Mechanical systems that are a part of buildings or structures moved into
or within the jurisdiction do not need to comply with the provisions of this code
for new installations. Exceptions ignored.
A. True
B. False
377. Equipment and appliances shall be installed as required by the terms of

their approval, in accordance with the conditions of the listing, the
____________________________________ and this code.
______________________________ shall be available on the job site at the
time of inspection.
A. Installation personnel
B. none of these
C. Manufacturer’s installation instructions
D. Company representative
378. Return air from a dwelling unit shall not be discharged into
______________________.
A. another dwelling unit

B. a street or alley
C. a room
D. a bath or toilet room
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379. Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans shall be permitted to discharge
into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics.
A. True
B. False
380. In wood structures, notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not
exceed _____________ the depth and shall not be located in the middle third
of the span.
A. one-sixth
B. 6% of
C. one-quarter
D. 4% of
381. Duct registers, grilles and diffusers shall have _______________ or

other means of supply air adjustment shall be provided in the branch ducts or at
each individual duct register, grille or diffuser.
A. backdraft dampers
B. louvered deflectors
C. volume dampers
D. check valves
382. Exhaust gases having temperatures in excess of

_______________________ shall be exhausted to a chimney.
A. 212ºF
B. 300ºF
C. 475ºF
D. 600ºF
383. All steam boilers shall be protected with a ____________ valve.
A. backflow
B. check
C. pressure
D. safety
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384. Ducts shall not __________________________________________ a
fire wall.
A. be attached to
B. be used near
C. penetrate
D. be made of plastic in
385. __________________ exhaust shall be provided for operations involving

the application of flammable finishes.
A. Natural
B. Gravity
C. Convection
D. Mechanical
386. In exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud is permitted to be
cut or notched not to exceed _____________ of its depth.
A. 15 percent
B. 55 percent
C. 6 percent
D. 25 percent
387. Dryer exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall terminate on the outside of
the building and shall be equipped with a ____________________________.
A. screen with not less than 1/4 inch mesh

B. backdraft damper and screen
C. backdraft damper
D. none of these
388. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, a provision in this code
shall not require the removal, alteration or abandonment of, nor prevent the
continued utilization and maintenance of, a mechanical system
_______________________________.
A. that is substantially in compliance with this code.

B. that was installed after the adoption of this code.
C. lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code.
D. none of the above.
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389. In hydronic piping systems ____________________ shall be installed on
connections to mechanical equipment and appliances. This requirement does
not apply to components of a hydronic system such as pumps, air separators,
metering devices and similar equipment.
A. shutoff valves
B. check valves
C. reduction valves
D. booster valves
390. A primarily vertical structure containing one or more flues, for the
purpose of carrying gaseous products of combustion and air from a fuel-burning
appliance to the outdoor atmosphere.
A. Chimney
B. Vent
C. Trap
391. What is the minimum required outdoor exhaust airflow ventilation air in
CFM, for a kitchen in a private dwelling .
A. 25 cfm
B. 50 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous
C. 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous
D. 100 cfm intermittent or 10 cfm continuous
392. Where smoke detectors are required to be installed in accordance with

NFPA 72. The required smoke detectors shall be installed to monitor
___________________________.
A. the entire airflow conveyed by the system

B. return air
C. exhaust air
D. relief air
E. all of the above
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393. Appliances shall be located so as not to interfere with proper circulation
of ___________________ air.
A. combustion
B. ventilation
C. dilution
D. all of the above
394. Where a total-coverage smoke detector system is provided within areas

served by an HVAC system, smoke dampers shall be permitted to be controlled
by the smoke detection system.
A. True
B. False
395. The minimum net airflow in, CFM per linear foot of hood, for a wall
mounted canopy hoods used for heavy-duty cooking appliances shall be
__________________________
A. 300
B. 400
C. 550
D. 700
396. A valve ________________ be installed on return piping for a fuel oil

tank system.
A. shall
B. shall not
C. may be
D. gauge shall
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397. The minimum unobstructed total area of the outdoor and return air ducts
or openings to a forced-air warm-air furnace shall be not less than
____________ square inches per 1,000 Btu/h (4402 mm2/kW) output rating
capacity of the furnace and not less than that specified in the furnace
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 1.5
398. Underground fuel gas piping, where installed below grade through the
outer foundation or basement wall of a building, Gas piping shall not penetrate
building foundation walls ________________.
A. at any point.
B. at any point below grade
C. unless place in a protective pipe sleeve
D. none of these
399. Ducts shall be supported with approved hangers at intervals not

exceeding ______________ or by other approved duct support systems
designed in accordance with the International Building Code.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 12 feet (3048 mm)
D. 2 feet (608 mm)
400. Manual dampers shall not be installed in connectors except in chimney

connectors serving _________________________ appliances.
A. coal
B. wood
C. solid fuel-burning
D. gas
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401. Compartments housing piping, pumps, air eliminators, water separators,
hose reels and similar equipment used in aircraft fueling and defueling
operations shall be adequately ventilated ___________________________.
A. at floor level
B. within the floor itself.
C. at ceiling level
D. both A and B
be located a minimum distance of _____________ from exterior walls and
roofs.
A. 6 feet (1829 mm)

B. 10 feet (3037 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
403. Where ducts used for cooling are externally insulated, the insulation
shall be covered with a ______________ having a maximum permeance of
0.05 perm or aluminum foil having a minimum thickness of 2 mils .
A. thermal foil reflective surface

B. radiant barrier
C. gas permeable membrane
D. vapor retarder
404. Noncanopy-type hoods shall be located a maximum of 3 feet (914 mm)

above the cooking surface and the edge of the hood shall be set back a
maximum of _______________________ from the edge of the cooking
surface.
A. 1 foot (305 mm)

B. 2 feet (914 mm)
C. 3 feet (914 mm)
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expelling flammable vapors is ________.
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12
406. Abandoned inlet openings in chimneys and vents shall be

_____________ by an approved method.
A. labeled
B. closed
C. marked
D. hidden
407. Mechanical systems, _________________, and parts thereof shall be

maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the original design
and in a safe and sanitary condition.
A. both existing and new

B. existing before this code
C. which are new under this code
408. Ducts shall be supported at intervals not exceeding

____________________. Supports shall be constructed of noncombustible
material.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 12 feet (3660 mm)
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409. Every steam boiler shall be equipped with a quick-opening __________
valve. The valve shall be installed in the opening provided on the boiler.
A. check
B. anti-siphon
C. blowoff
D. none of these
410. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1" nominal steel
pipe is ______________________ feet.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
411. The provisions of this code relating to the construction, alteration, repair,
enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or structures shall
not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified and classified by
the state or local jurisdiction as ______________________ when such
buildings or structures are judged by the code official to be safe and in the
public interest of health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed
construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of
buildings.
A. sub-standard buildings
B. local standard buildings
C. non-conforming buildings
D. historic buildings
412. The minimum net airflow in, CFM per linear foot of hood, for an eyebrow
type hood used for heavy-duty cooking appliances shall be
__________________________
A. Not allowed
B. 550
C. 700
D. none of these
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413. R-401B Refrigerant is _______________________.
A. a blend of R-22/152a/124 (33/15/52)

B. a blend of R-22/152a/124 (61/11/28)
C. Pentafluoroethane
D. Propane
414. The cross-sectional area of a flue serving a solid fuel-burning appliance

shall be not greater than _________ times the cross-sectional area of the
appliance flue collar or flue outlet.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
415. Exhaust outlets for grease ducts serving Type I hoods that terminate
above the roof shall have the discharge opening located not less than
______________________ above the roof surface.

416. The minimum galvanized steel sheet metal thicknesses for duct
construction in single dwelling units for a round duct 10" in diameter is
___________ inches.
A. 0.0157
B. 0.013
C. 0.019
D. 0.050
417. Cleanouts shall not be required for chimney flues serving masonry
fireplaces, if such flues are provided with access through the fireplace opening.
A. True
B. False
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418. For combustion, ventilation and dilution air openings used to connect
indoor spaces each opening shall have a minimum free area of
___________________ of the total input rating of all appliances in the space,
but not less than 100 square inches (0.06 m2).
A. 0.5 square inch per 1,000 Btu/h (1,100 mm2/kW)

B. 0.75 square inch per 1,000 Btu/h (1,660 mm2/kW)
C. 1 square inch per 1,000 Btu/h (2,200 mm2/kW)
D. 2 square inch per 1,000 Btu/h (4,400 mm2/kW)
419. Upon completion of the assembly and installation of boilers and pressure
vessels, acceptance tests shall be conducted in accordance with the
requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. An indicating test
gauge shall be connected directly to the boiler or pressure vessel where it is
visible to the operator throughout the duration of the test. The pressure gauge
scale shall be graduated over a range of not less than
_________________________ and not greater than four times the maximum
test pressure. All gauges utilized for testing shall be calibrated and certified by
the test operator.
A. one and one-half times

B. two times
C. three times
D. four times
420. A solid fuel-burning appliance or fireplace may be connected to a

chimney passageway venting another appliance.
A. True
B. False
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421. Grease duct cleanouts located on horizontal sections of ducts shall be
spaced not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) apart. They shall be located on the
bottom only where other locations are not available and shall be provided with
________________________ such that grease will flow past the opening
without pooling. Bottom cleanouts and openings shall be approved for the
application and installed liquid-tight.
A. internal damming of the opening

B. bottom drip outlets
C. a pump mechanism
D. gravity feed trap
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Section 2
Timed Exams
Each exam has 50 Questions, there are 8 exams with the questions in random
order.
Time yourself, allow yourself 2 hours to complete each exam. This will develop
your time management skills as well as giving you review knowledge and
lookup practice.
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Timed Exam 1 2 Hours to Complete
Timed Exam 1 - 1. The minimum chimney connector thickness for a low-heat
A. 0.022 (No. 26 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 Gage)
C. 0.034 (No. 22 Gage)
D. 0.064 (No. 16 Gage)
Timed Exam 1 - 2. Condensate drains shall not be trapped.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 1 - 3. _________________ ducts and air connectors shall not

pass through any fire-resistance-rated assembly.
A. Hot and Cold air

B. Steel
C. Flexible
D. Aluminum
Timed Exam 1 - 4. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1-
1/2" steel pipe nominal run in a vertical direction is ______________________
.
A. 4 feet
B. 6 feet
C. 8 feet
D. every floor level
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Timed Exam 1 - 5. Liquid combustion by-products of condensing appliances
shall be collected and discharged to an approved plumbing fixture or disposal
area in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
Condensate piping shall be of approved corrosion-resistant material and shall
not be smaller than the drain connection on the appliance. Such piping shall
maintain a minimum horizontal slope in the direction of discharge of not less
than ___________________________________.
A. 1-percent slope
B. 2-percent slope
C. 5-percent slope
D. 8-percent slope
Timed Exam 1 - 6. A tube or conduit utilized for conveying air.
A. duct
B. pipe
C. duck
D. PVC
Timed Exam 1 - 7. Noncanopy-type hoods shall be located a maximum of

____________________ above the cooking surface.
A. 2 feet (914 mm)

C. 3 feet (914 mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 8. 918.6 Prohibited sources. Outdoor or return air for a

forced-air heating and cooling systems shall not be taken from: Exceptions
ignored.
A. a closet
B. a bathroom
C. a toilet room
D. a kitchen, garage, mechanical room, boiler room or furnace room or
unconditioned attic
E. any of these
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Timed Exam 1 - 9. Gas piping shall not be used as a grounding electrode.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 1 - 10. For ducts conveying explosive or flammable vapors, fumes
or dusts, the termination point of exhaust outlets and ducts discharging to the
outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of _____________ from
operable openings into buildings.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 11. The gauge glass shall be installed so that the
_______________ is at the normal boiler water level.
A. top
B. midpoint
C. bottom
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 12. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal.
Condensate shall not discharge into a
____________________________________.
A. parking lot, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.

B. storm gutter, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
C. street, alley or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
D. garden area, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
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Timed Exam 1 - 13. The minimum net airflow for Type II hoods used for
dishwashing appliances shall be _____________ CFM per linear foot of hood
length. Exceptions ignored.
A. 100
B. 50
C. 20
D. 155
Timed Exam 1 - 14. A 35,000 btu per hour input draft-hood-equipped water
heater with a 4-inch-diameter draft hood outlet, 2 feet of connector rise, and 4
feet of horizontal length is to be common vented with a 100,000 btu per hour
fan-assisted furnace with a 4-inch-diameter flue collar, 3 feet of connector rise,
and 6 feet of horizontal length. The common vent consists of a 30-foot height of
type b vent. What are the recommended vent diameters for each connector and
the common vent? The installer would like to use a single-wall metal vent
connector.

Timed Exam 1 - 15. Supply piping shall connect to the __________ of the fuel
oil tank. Fuel oil shall be supplied by a transfer pump or automatic pump or by
other approved means. Exceptions ignored.
A. top
B. side
C. bottom
D. any of these
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Timed Exam 1 - 16. The cross-sectional area of a flue serving a solid fuel-
burning appliance shall be not greater than _________ times the cross-
sectional area of the appliance flue collar or flue outlet.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Timed Exam 1 - 17. All systems containing more than _______________ of a

refrigerant in systems using positive-displacement compressors shall have stop
valves installed at the inlet of each compressor, compressor unit or condensing
unit and at the discharge outlet of each compressor, compressor unit or
condensing unit and of each liquid receiver. Exceptions ignored.
A. 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg)

B. 19.8 pounds (9 kg)
C. 6.6 pounds (3 kg)
D. 26.4 pounds (12 kg)
Timed Exam 1 - 18. Type II dry cleaning systems shall be provided with a
mechanical ventilation system that is designed to exhaust 1 cubic foot of air per
minute for each square foot of floor area in dry cleaning rooms and in drying
rooms. The ventilation system shall operate automatically when the dry
cleaning equipment is in operation and shall have __________ controls at an
approved location.
A. pressure
B. automatic
C. manual
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 19. Fire dampers are not required at penetrations of shafts
where steel exhaust subducts extend at least ________________ vertically in
exhaust shafts provided that there is a continuous airflow upward to the
outdoors;

B. 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally
D. 22 feet (6688 mm) horizontally
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Timed Exam 1 - 20. Underground ducts shall be approved for underground
installation. Metallic ducts not having an approved protective coating shall be
completely encased in a minimum of ______________________ of concrete.
A. 2 inches (51 mm)

B. 3 inches (76 mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 21. For combustion, ventilation and dilution air openings used
to connect indoor spaces each opening shall have a minimum free area of 1
square inch per 1,000 Btu/h (2,200 mm2/kW) of the total input rating of all
appliances in the space, but not less than 100 square inches (0.06 m2). One
opening shall commence within _____________ of the top and one opening
shall commence within _____________ of the bottom of the enclosure. The
minimum dimension of air openings shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm).

Timed Exam 1 - 22. Corridors shall not serve as

__________________________ air ducts. Exceptions ignored.
A. supply, return, exhaust, relief or ventilation

B. primary or secondary pressure balancing
C. first floor ventilation
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 23. The minimum clearance to combustibles in inches for an

exhaust vent expelling hazardous gases greater than 100ºF but less than 600ºF
is ________.
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12
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Timed Exam 1 - 24. Hydronic piping systems shall be designed and installed to
permit the system to be drained. Where the system drains to
_______________________, the installation shall conform to the requirements
of the International Plumbing Code.
A. an outdoor grade
B. the plumbing drainage system
C. a holding tank
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 25. Central furnaces within compartments or alcoves shall

have a minimum working space clearance of 3 inches (76 mm) along the sides,
back and top with a total width of the enclosing space being at least
____________________ wider than the furnace. Exceptions ignored.

Timed Exam 1 - 26. All provisions in the appendices of the IMC shall apply in all
cases. True of False
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 1 - 27. Clearances shall be maintained around boilers, generators,

heaters, tanks and related equipment and appliances so as to permit
inspection, servicing, repair, replacement and visibility of all gauges. When
boilers are installed or replaced, clearance shall be provided to allow access for
inspection, maintenance and repair. Passageways around all sides of boilers
shall have an unobstructed width of not less than ___________________,
unless otherwise approved.

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Timed Exam 1 - 28. Outdoor air intake openings shall be located a minimum of
________________ from lot lines or buildings on the same lot. Where
openings front on a street or public way, the distance shall be measured to the
centerline of the street or public way. Exceptions ignored.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 15 feet (4576 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 29. An auxiliary drain pan with a separate drain shall be
provided under the evaporator coils on which condensation will occur. The
auxiliary pan drain shall discharge to a conspicuous point of disposal to alert
occupants in the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The pan shall have a
minimum depth of _________________________________________ larger
than the unit or the coil dimensions in width and length and shall be constructed
of corrosion-resistant material.
A. 3 inches (76 mm), shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm)
B. 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less than 3 inches (76 mm)
C. 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less than 1.5 inches (38 mm)
D. 3 inches (76 mm), shall not be less than 1.5 inches (38 mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 30. Smoke barriers shall comply with the International Building
Code. Smoke barriers shall be constructed and sealed to limit leakage areas
exclusive of ______________________.
A. protected openings
B. window sizes
C. backdraft dampers
D. non of these
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Timed Exam 1 - 31. An installer has a 120,000 British thermal unit (Btu) per
hour input appliance with a 5-inch-diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be
vented into a 10-foot-high Type B vent system. What size vent should be used
assuming (a) a 5-foot lateral single- wall metal vent connector is used with two
90-degree elbows, or (b) a 5-foot lateral single-wall metal vent connector is
used with three 90-degree elbows in the vent system?
A. 3 inch
B. 4 inch
C. 5 inch
D. 6 inch
Timed Exam 1 - 32. Each vertical riser in a dryer vent shall be provided with a
means for _______________.
A. inspection
B. replacement
C. cleanout
D. all of these
Timed Exam 1 - 33. The connector shall extend to the inner face of the chimney
or vent liner, but not beyond. A connector entering a masonry chimney shall be
cemented to masonry in an approved manner. Where thimbles are installed to
facilitate removal of the connector from the masonry chimney, the thimble shall
be permanently cemented in place with____________________________.
A. duct tape
B. at least 3 sheet metal screws
C. high-temperature cement
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 34. Outdoor or return air for a forced-air heating system shall
not be taken from closer than _________________ from an appliance vent
outlet, a vent opening from a plumbing drainage system or the discharge outlet
of an exhaust fan, unless the outlet is ________________ above the outdoor
air inlet.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm), 3 feet (914 mm)

B. 3 feet (914 mm), 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm), 2 feet (610 mm)
D. 5 feet (1524 mm), 2 feet (610 mm)
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where the penetrations are in parking garage exhaust or supply shafts that are
separated from other building shafts by not less than
___________________________________________________.
A. 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction

B. 20-minuite fire-resistance-rated construction
C. 2-minute fire-resistance-rated construction
D. 2-hour fire-resistance-rated construction
Timed Exam 1 - 36. Duct systems constructed of approved materials in

accordance with Section 603 that penetrate nonfire-resistance-rated floor
assemblies shall be protected by which of the following methods:
__________________. Exception: Fire dampers are not required in ducts
within individual residential dwelling units.
A. A shaft enclosure in accordance with Section 707 of the International

Building Code. 2.
B. The duct connects not more than two stories, and the annular space
material that resists the free passage of flame and the products of combustion.
C. The duct connects not more than three stories, and the annular space
material that resists the free passage of flame and the products of combustion,
and a listed fire damper is installed at each floor line.
D. any of the above
Timed Exam 1 - 37. A gas furnace requires 3,910 cubic ft of natural gas per
hour, what is the minimum size of schedule 40 metallic pipe which could be
used if the run length of the pipe is 175 feet and the inlet pressure is less than 2
psi? The fuel is natural gas with and inlet pressure of 2 psi and a pressure drop
of 1.0 psi.
A. 1"
B. 1.25"
C. 1.5"
D. 2"
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Timed Exam 1 - 38. In hydronic piping systems shutoff valves shall be installed
on _____________ of a pressure-reducing valve.
A. the supply side

B. the return side
C. both sides
D. any of these
Timed Exam 1 - 39. The type of refrigerant in refrigeration systems having a

refrigerant circuit containing more than 220 pounds of Group A1 or __________
pounds of any other group refrigerant shall not be changed without prior
notification to the code official and compliance with the applicable code
provisions for the new refrigerant type.
A. 30
B. 60
C. 120
D. 180
Timed Exam 1 - 40. Except as otherwise provided for in this chapter, a

provision in this code shall not require the removal, alteration or abandonment
of, nor prevent the continued utilization and maintenance of, a mechanical
system _______________________________.
A. that is substantially in compliance with this code.

B. that was installed after the adoption of this code.
C. lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of this code.
D. none of the above.
Timed Exam 1 - 41. In wood structures, holes bored in joists shall not be within
______________ of the top or bottom of the joist, and the diameter of any such
hole shall not exceed one-third the depth of the joist.

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
C. 3 inches (76 mm)
D. 2 inches (51 mm)
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Timed Exam 1 - 42. Plastic fire sprinkler piping exposed within a plenum shall
be used only in _____________ systems and shall have a peak optical density
not greater than 0.50, an average optical density not greater than 0.15, and a
flame spread of not greater than 5 feet (1524 mm) when tested in accordance
with UL 1887. Piping shall be listed and labeled.
A. dry pipe
B. wet pipe
C. forced air
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 43. A ______________________ supporting the types of

smoke control systems to be employed, their methods of operation, the
systems supporting them, and the methods of construction to be utilized shall
accompany the submitted construction documents and shall include, but not be
limited to, the items indicated in Sections 513.4.1 through 513.4.6.
A. schematic diagram
B. design engineers report
C. rational analysis
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 44. Rooms containing appliances shall be provided with a door
and an unobstructed passageway measuring not less than
_________________________________________. Exceptions ignored.
A. 32 inches (812 mm) wide and 80 inches (2032 mm) high

B. 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 80 inches (2032 mm) high
C. 38 inches (1025 mm) wide and 80 inches (2032 mm) high
D. 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 84 inches (2312 mm) high
Timed Exam 1 - 45. A smoke control system shall be designed to consider the
effects of the heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems on both
smoke and fire transport. The analysis shall include all permutations of
systems’ status. The design shall consider the effects of
_______________________________________________ on the HVAC
systems.
A. metal duct corners

B. PVC duct risers
C. surface tension
D. fire
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Timed Exam 1 - 46. Where a screen is installed in a safety relief vent, the
screen shall be attached so as to permit ready release under the
_____________________________.
A. explosion pressure
B. maintenance inspection
C. normal operating conditions
D. backdraft conditions
Timed Exam 1 - 47. Where vented fuel-burning appliances are located in the
same room or space an exhaust hood, __________________________ to
prevent the hood system from interfering with normal operation of the appliance
vents.
A. provisions shall be made

B. common vents shall be used
C. power vents shall be used
D. none of these
Timed Exam 1 - 48. Dust, stock and refuse collectors or separators shall not be
located nearer than _______________________ to combustible construction or
to an unprotected wall or floor opening, unless the collector is provided with a
metal vent pipe that extends above the highest part of any roof with a distance
of 30 feet (9144 mm).
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 12 feet (3660 mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 49. The fill pipe for an oil tank shall terminate outside of a
building at a point at least ____________________ from any building opening
at the same or lower level.
A. 1 foot (304 mm)

B. 2 feet (610 mm)
C. 3 feet (912 mm)
D. 4 feet (1220 mm)
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Timed Exam 1 - 50. Combustible electrical or electronic wiring methods and
materials, optical fiber cable, and optical fiber raceway exposed within a
plenum shall have a peak optical density not greater than 0.50, an average
optical density not greater than 0.15, and a flame spread not greater than
___________ when tested in accordance with NFPA 262.
A. 5 feet
B. 10 feet
C. 15 feet
D. 20 feet
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Timed Exam 2 - 1. For a gas appliance, the volume of gas to be provided , in
cubic feet per hour, may be determined ___________________________.
A. where an input rating is not indicated, from the gas supplier

B. where an input rating is not indicated, from the appliance
manufacturer
C. directly from the manufacturer’s input ratings of the appliances served
D. Table 402.2
E. Any of the above
Timed Exam 2 - 2. The design temperature of air to be conveyed in flexible air

ducts and flexible air connectors shall be less than
_______________________________.
A. 150ºF
B. 200ºF
C. 250ºF
D. 350ºF
Timed Exam 2 - 3. A means of access shall be provided to an energy recovery

ventilation system as required for _______________________.
A. replacement
B. repair
C. maintenance
D. service
E. any of the above
Timed Exam 2 - 4. Shaft enclosures that are permitted to be penetrated by

ducts and air transfer openings shall be protected with listed
______________________________ installed in accordance with their listing.
Exceptions ignored.
A. fire dampers
B. smoke dampers
C. fire and smoke dampers
D. all of the above
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Timed Exam 2 - 5. Air that is introduced into a draft hood and is mixed with the
flue gases.
A. combustion air
B. depleted air
C. dilution air
D. intake air
Timed Exam 2 - 6. Manual dampers shall not be installed in connectors except

in chimney connectors serving _________________________ appliances.
A. coal
B. wood
C. solid fuel-burning
D. gas
Timed Exam 2 - 7. All portions of active or passive smoke control systems

shall be capable of continued operation after detection of the fire event for a
period of not less than either
__________________________________________, whichever is less.
A. 5 minutes or the calculated egress time

B. 20 minutes or 1.5 times the calculated egress time
C. 30 minutes or 3 times the calculated egress time
D. 60 minutes or 5 times the calculated egress time
Timed Exam 2 - 8. Stop valves used with soft annealed copper tubing or hard-
drawn copper tubing 7/8-inch (22.2 mm) OD standard size or smaller shall be
securely mounted, _____________ tubing fastenings or supports.
A. by the use of
B. independent of
C. an held in place with the use of
D. any of these
Timed Exam 2 - 9. Underground ducts shall be ___________ and secured

prior to pouring the concrete encasement.
A. marked
B. tested
C. filled with water
D. sealed
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Timed Exam 2 - 10. Liquid fuel vent pipes shall terminate outside of buildings at
a point not less than _________________ measured vertically or horizontally
from any building opening.
A. 1 foot (304 mm)

B. 2 feet (610 mm)
C. 3 feet (912 mm)
D. 4 feet (1220 mm)
Timed Exam 2 - 11. Studwall cavities and the spaces between solid floor joists
to be utilized as air plenums shall _______________________________.. 2.
Such cavities or spaces shall . 3. Stud wall cavities shall . 4. Stud wall cavities
and joist space plenums shall comply with the floor penetration protection
requirements of the International Building Code. 5. Stud wall cavities and joist
space plenums shall .
A. be utilized as a plenum for supply air

B. not be part of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly
C. not convey air from more than one floor level
D. not be isolated from adjacent concealed spaces by approved
fireblocking as required in the International Building Code
E. B and C
Timed Exam 2 - 12. What is the maximum capacity in cubic feet of gas per hour
for schedule 40 metallic pipe 1/2" nominal size with a run length of 40 feet?
The fuel is natural gas with and inlet pressure of less than 2 psi and a pressure
drop of 0.5 inches on a water column.
A. 81
B. 110
C. 27
D. 420
Timed Exam 2 - 13. A primarily vertical structure containing one or more flues,
for the purpose of carrying gaseous products of combustion and air from a fuel-
burning appliance to the outdoor atmosphere.
A. Chimney
B. Vent
C. Trap
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Timed Exam 2 - 14. Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including
theoretical air and excess air.
A. Makeup air
B. Vent air
C. Combustion air
D. Depletion air
Timed Exam 2 - 15. Smoke dampers are not required in corridor penetrations
where the duct is constructed of steel not less than 0.019 inch (0.48 mm) in
thickness and there are _______________________________.
A. smoke alarms on every floor

B. sprinkler systems on every floor
C. no openings serving the corridor
D. less than two openings serving the corridor
Timed Exam 2 - 16. In exterior walls and bearing partitions, any wood stud is
permitted to be cut or notched not to exceed _____________ of its depth.
A. 15 percent
B. 55 percent
C. 6 percent
D. 25 percent
Timed Exam 2 - 17. The installation of gaseous hydrogen systems shall be in

accordance with the applicable requirements of:
A. the International Mechanical Code

B. the International Fire Code
C. Fuel Gas Code
D. International Building Code
E. all of the above
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Timed Exam 2 - 18. Equipment and appliances shall be installed as required by
the terms of their approval, in accordance with the conditions of the listing, the
____________________________________ and this code.
______________________________ shall be available on the job site at the
time of inspection.
A. Installation personnel
B. none of these
C. Manufacturer’s installation instructions
D. Company representative
Timed Exam 2 - 19. The requirements for combustion and dilution air for gas-
fired appliances shall be in accordance with the __________________.
A. International Fire Code

B. International Plumbing & Heating Code
C. International Fuel Gas Code
D. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 20. A hydronic piping system shall not be in direct contact with
building materials that cause the piping material to
_______________________, or that interfere with the operation of the system.
A. degrade
B. corrode
C. degrade or corrode
D. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 21. Where a smoke damper is installed above smoke barrier
doors in a smoke barrier, a spot-type detector listed for releasing service shall
be installed on ______________________ of the smoke barrier door opening.
A. inside
B. outside
C. either side
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 2 - 22. Solid fuel-burning appliances shall be provided with
combustion air in accordance with the appliance ________________.
A. BTU Rating
B. IFC Requirements
C. manufacturer’s installation instructions
D. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 23. Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors
are ventilated through an adjoining room, the opening to the adjoining rooms
shall be unobstructed and shall have an area not less than _______ percent of
the floor area of the interior room or space, but not less than 25 square feet (2.3
m2). Exceptions ignored.
A. 4
B. 8
C. 10
D. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 24. What is the minimum required outdoor ventilation air in
CFM per person, for an auditorium with and an estimated maximum occupant
load, persons per 1,000 square feet of 150?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Timed Exam 2 - 25. To determine compliance with maintenance provisions,

the code official shall have the authority to require a mechanical system to be
_______________________.
A. tested from time to time

B. re-inspected
C. updated
D. reinserted
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Timed Exam 2 - 26. Heating and cooling system design loads for the purpose
of sizing systems, appliances and equipment shall be determined in
accordance with the procedures described in the
______________________________________. Alternatively, design loads
shall be determined by an approved equivalent computation procedure, using
the design parameters specified in Chapter 3 of the International Energy
Conservation Code.
A. NFPA National Electrical Code

B. ICC Heating and Cooling Handbook
C. UBC HVAC Engineering Handbook
D. ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183
Timed Exam 2 - 27. A hood shall be designed to provide for thorough cleaning
of the entire hood. Grease gutters shall drain to an approved collection
receptacle that is fabricated, designed and installed to allow
________________________.
A. easy replacement
B. access for cleaning
C. easy cleaning
D. all of these
Timed Exam 2 - 28. R-401B Refrigerant is _______________________.
A. a blend of R-22/152a/124 (33/15/52)

B. a blend of R-22/152a/124 (61/11/28)
C. Pentafluoroethane
D. Propane
Timed Exam 2 - 29. The minimum unobstructed total area of the outdoor and
return air ducts or openings to a forced-air warm-air furnace shall be not less
than ____________ square inches per 1,000 Btu/h (4402 mm2/kW) output
rating capacity of the furnace and not less than that specified in the furnace
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 1.5
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Timed Exam 2 - 30. Upon completion of the assembly and installation of boilers
and pressure vessels, acceptance tests shall be conducted in accordance with
the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. An indicating
test gauge shall be connected directly to the boiler or pressure vessel where it
is visible to the operator throughout the duration of the test. The pressure
gauge scale shall be graduated over a range of not less than
_________________________ and not greater than four times the maximum
test pressure. All gauges utilized for testing shall be calibrated and certified by
the test operator.
A. one and one-half times

B. two times
C. three times
D. four times
Timed Exam 2 - 31. Appliances installed in pits or excavations shall not come in
direct contact with the surrounding soil. The sides of the pit or excavation shall
be held back a minimum of ________________ from the appliance. Where the
depth exceeds 12 inches (305 mm) below adjoining grade, the walls of the pit
or excavation shall be lined with concrete or masonry

D. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 32. Where vents pass through insulated assemblies, an

insulation shield constructed of not less than __________ Gage sheet metal
shall be installed to provide clearance between the vent and the insulation
material.
A. No. 26
B. No. 22
C. No. 18
D. No. 12
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Timed Exam 2 - 33. The minimum net airflow in, CFM per linear foot of hood,
for an eyebrow type hood used for heavy-duty cooking appliances shall be
__________________________
A. Not allowed
B. 550
C. 700
D. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 34. Section G2401 Fuel Gas regulates liquefied natural gas
(LNG) installations.
A. True
B. False
CFM, for bank vault with and an estimated maximum occupant load, persons
per 1,000 square feet of 5?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
A. 0.060 (No. 16 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 gage)
C. 0.105 (No. 12 Gage)
D. 0.135 (No. 10 Gage)
Timed Exam 2 - 37. A Type I hood shall be installed with a clearance to

combustibles of not less than _______________________. Exceptions
Ignored.

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Timed Exam 2 - 38. Fuel-fired furnaces and boilers may not be installed in
closets and alcoves.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 2 - 39. Smoke dampers are not required at penetrations of shafts
where ducts are used as part of a(n)
____________________________________ and where the smoke damper
will interfere with the operation of the smoke control system.
A. approved mechanical smoke control system

B. sprinkler fire control system
C. shaft smoke ejection system
D. any of these
Timed Exam 2 - 40. A shutoff valve shall be installed at the connection to each
appliance where more than _________ fuel-oil-burning appliance(s) is(are)
installed.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Timed Exam 2 - 41. R-22 Refrigerant has what refrigerant classification.
A. A1
B. A2
C. A3
D. B1
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Timed Exam 2 - 42. Type II dry cleaning systems shall be provided with a
mechanical ventilation system that is designed to exhaust ______ cubic foot of
air per minute for each square foot of floor area in dry cleaning rooms and in
drying rooms. The ventilation system shall operate automatically when the dry
cleaning equipment is in operation and shall have manual controls at an
approved location.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 10
outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of _____________ above
adjoining grade.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
for a single island canopy hoods used for heavy-duty cooking appliances shall
be __________________________
A. Not allowed
B. 550
C. 600
D. 700
E. none of these
Timed Exam 2 - 45. A valve ________________ be installed on return piping

for a fuel oil tank system.
A. shall
B. shall not
C. may be
D. gauge shall
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Timed Exam 2 - 46. Permits shall not be required for the following:
A. Portable heating appliances

B. Gas heating appliances
C. Electrical heating appliances
D. Solar heating appliances
Timed Exam 2 - 47. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the
installation of any material or to prohibit any method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has
been approved. An alternative material or method of construction shall be
approved where the code official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory
and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material,
method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of
that prescribed in this code in
______________________________________________________________.
A. quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety.

B. economy, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and
safety.
C. quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety
and cost effectiveness.
D. All of the above
Timed Exam 2 - 48. The termination of chimneys or vents equipped with power
exhausters shall be located a minimum of ________________ from the lot line
or from adjacent buildings. The exhaust shall be directed away from the
building.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 15 feet (4572 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm)
Timed Exam 2 - 49. Air that is provided to replace air being exhausted.
A. exhaust air
B. compensated air
C. combustion air
D. makeup air
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Timed Exam 2 - 50. Floor registers shall resist, without structural failure, a
_____________________ concentrated load on a _______________________
disc applied to the most critical area of the exposed face.
A. 200-pound , 2-inch-diameter
B. 300-pound , 4-inch-diameter
C. 250-pound , 1-inch-diameter
D. 400-pound , 4-inch-diameter
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Timed Exam 3 - 1. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source shall
not be installed in _____________ occupancies or control areas where open
use, handling or dispensing of combustible, flammable or explosive materials
occurs.
A. Group H
B. Group R
C. Group I
D. any of the above
Timed Exam 3 - 2. Provisions shall be made to prevent the formation of

condensation on the ____________ of any duct.
A. interior
B. exterior
C. surface
D. none of these
Timed Exam 3 - 3. The minimum chimney connector thickness for a medium

or high-heat appliance with a 14" diameter connector is:
A. 0.0575 (No. 16 Gage)

B. 0.075 (No. 14 Gage)
C. 0.105 (No. 12 Gage)
D. 0.135 (No. 10 Gage)
Timed Exam 3 - 4. Smoke dampers are not required in smoke barrier

penetrations where the openings in ducts are limited to a single smoke
compartment and the ducts are ________________________.
A. constructed of steel
B. constructed of fiberglass
C. constructed of aluminum clad insulation material
D. any of these
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Timed Exam 3 - 5. In residential garages where appliances are installed in a
separate, enclosed space having access only from outside of the garage, such
appliances shall be permitted to be installed at floor level, provided that the
required ____________ is taken from the exterior of the garage.
A. makeup air
B. dilution air
C. return air
D. combustion air
Timed Exam 3 - 6. Appliances designed for natural draft venting and

incorporating integral venting means shall be located so that a minimum
clearance of _______________ is maintained between vent terminals and from
any openings through which combustion products enter the building.

D. 3 inches (76 mm)
Timed Exam 3 - 7. That air delivered to each or any space supplied by the air
distribution system or the total air delivered to all spaces supplied by the air
distribution system, which is provided for ventilating, heating, cooling,
humidification, dehumidification and other similar purposes.
A. THEORETICAL AIR
B. SUPPLY AIR
C. COMBUSTION AIR
D. RETURN AIR
Timed Exam 3 - 8. The clearance reduction methods specified in Table 308.6

shall not be utilized to reduce the clearance required for solid fuel-burning
appliances that are labeled for installation with clearances of
_________________________.
A. 12 inches (305 mm) or more

B. 12 inches (305 mm) or less
C. 6 inches (153 mm) or less
D. 6 inches (153 mm) or more
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Timed Exam 3 - 9. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement
and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall govern. Where, in a
specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods
of construction or other requirements, the most _____________ shall govern.
A. restrictive
B. logical
C. economical
D. expensive
Timed Exam 3 - 10. Where smoke detectors are required to be installed in

accordance with NFPA 72. The required smoke detectors shall be installed to
monitor ___________________________.
A. the entire airflow conveyed by the system

B. return air
C. exhaust air
D. relief air
E. all of the above
Timed Exam 3 - 11. When mounted on or above the roof covering, the collector
array and supporting construction shall be constructed of
_____________________ materials or fire-retardant-treated wood conforming
to the International Building Code to the extent required for the type of roof
construction of the building to which the collectors are accessory.
A. combustible
B. noncombustible
C. plastic or fiberglass
D. stainless steel, aluminum or copper
Timed Exam 3 - 12. Refrigeration systems shall be classified according to

__________________________________.
A. the degree of probability that refrigerant leaked from a failed

connection, seal, or component could enter an occupied area
B. the type of equipment
C. the location of the equipment
D. the pressure of the system
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Timed Exam 3 - 13. Hazardous exhaust systems that penetrate a floor/ceiling
assembly shall be enclosed in a
____________________________________________ in accordance with the
International Building Code.
A. galvanized steel raceway

B. sealed metal conduit
C. fire-resistance- rated shaft constructed
D. none of these
Timed Exam 3 - 14. A relief valve shall be installed on the pump discharge line
where a valve is located __________________ the pump and the pump is
capable of exceeding the pressure limitations of the fuel oil system.
A. upstream from
B. downstream of
C. upstream or downstream of
D. none of these
Timed Exam 3 - 15. In concealed locations where piping, other than cast-iron or
steel, is installed through holes or notches in studs, joists, rafters or similar
members less than __________________ from the nearest edge of the
member, the pipe shall be protected by shield plates.
A. 1.5 inches (38 mm)

B. 3 inches (76 mm)
A. 0.022 (No. 26 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 Gage)
C. 0.034 (No. 22 Gage)
D. 0.064 (No. 16 Gage)
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Timed Exam 3 - 17. In hydronic piping systems a pressure relief valve shall be
installed on the ___________________ side of a hydronic piping system that
has been reduced in pressure.
A. low-pressure
B. high-pressure
C. low or high-pressure
D. any of these
Timed Exam 3 - 18. The code official shall issue all necessary
________________ to ensure compliance with this code.
A. notices or orders
B. subpoenas
C. warrants
Timed Exam 3 - 19. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, other
than in mechanical smoke control systems, dampers shall be closed upon
_______________ where local smoke detectors require a minimum velocity to
operate.
A. fan operation
B. monitoring
C. fan shutdown
D. none of these
for schedule 40 metallic pipe 1.25" nominal size with a run length of 156 feet?
The fuel is natural gas with and inlet pressure of less than 2 psi and a pressure
drop of 0.5 inches on a water column.
A. 424
B. 322
C. 99
D. 296
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Timed Exam 3 - 21. Exhaust ducts under positive pressure, chimneys, and
vents shall not extend into or pass through _________________.
A. plenums
B. ducts
C. floors
D. A and B
E. all of the above
Timed Exam 3 - 22. Rough-in inspection shall be made after the roof, framing,
fireblocking and bracing are in place and all ducting and other components to
be concealed are complete, and __________ the installation of wall or ceiling
membranes.
A. prior to
B. after
C. during
Timed Exam 3 - 23. A solid fuel-burning appliance or fireplace may be

connected to a chimney passageway venting another appliance.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 3 - 24. An installer has an 80,000 Btu per hour input fan-assisted
appliance that must be installed using 10 feet of lateral connector attached to a
30-foot-high Type B vent. Two 90-degree elbows are needed for the
installation. Can a single-wall metal vent connector be used for this application?
A. Yes
B. No
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Timed Exam 3 - 25. Nonmetallic ducts utilized in systems exhausting
nonflammable corrosive fumes or vapors shall be listed and labeled.
Nonmetallic duct shall have a flame spread index of ________ or less and a
smoke-developed index of ________ or less, when tested in accordance with
ASTM E 84 or UL 723. Ducts shall be approved for installation in such an
exhaust system.
A. 10, 100
B. 25, 50
C. 35, 75
D. 125, 50
Timed Exam 3 - 26. A relief valve shall be installed on the ______________ of

fuel-oil-heating appliances.
A. supply line
B. discharge line
C. vent line
D. backflow line
for schedule 40 metallic pipe 1" nominal size with a run length of 200 feet? The
fuel is natural gas with and inlet pressure of less than 2 psi and a pressure drop
of 0.5 inches on a water column.
A. 100
B. 256
C. 178
D. 134
Timed Exam 3 - 28. The minimum size of a supply line for a fuel oil system
shall be _______________ inside diameter nominal pipe or OD tubing.
A. 1/4-inch (6 mm), 3/8-inch (9.5 mm)

B. 3/8-inch (9.5 mm), 3/8-inch (9.5 mm)
C. 1/2-inch (13 mm), 1/2-inch (13 mm)
D. there is no minimum size requirement
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Timed Exam 3 - 29. In a wood structure, cutting or notching of studs not greater
than ________ percent of their depth is permitted in nonbearing partitions
supporting no loads other than the weight of the partition.
A. 10
B. 20
C. 30
D. 40
Timed Exam 3 - 30. In ground source heat pump loop systems, before
connection (header) trenches are backfilled, the assembled loop system shall
be pressure tested with water at ____________________________ with no
observed leaks. Flow and pressure loss testing shall be performed and the
actual flow rates and pressure drops shall be compared to the calculated
design values. If actual flow rate or pressure drop values differ from calculated
design values by more than 10 percent, the problem shall be identified and
corrected.
A. 60 psi, for 60 minutes

B. 150 psi, for 15 minutes
C. 100 psi, for 30 minutes
D. 30 psi, for 10 minutes
Timed Exam 3 - 31. Who is responsible for scheduling of inspections.
A. Owner
B. Contractor
C. Building Official
D. Permit Holder
Timed Exam 3 - 32. Where a code provision is less restrictive than the
conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance or the manufacturer’s
installation instructions, the
____________________________________________ shall apply.
A. conditions of the listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions

B. code
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Timed Exam 3 - 33. ___________________ ventilation shall be provided by a
method of supply air and return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall
be approximately equal to the amount of return and exhaust air. The system
shall not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure.
A. Natural
B. Power
C. Mechanical
D. Pressure
Timed Exam 3 - 34. A ________________ factory-applied name-plate(s) shall

be affixed to appliances on which shall appear in legible lettering, the
manufacturer’s name or trademark, the model number, serial number and the
seal or mark of the approved agency.
A. permanent
B. metal
C. plastic or metal
D. paper or metal
Timed Exam 3 - 35. What is the minimum distance in feet between the lowest
edge of a grease filter and an burner without an exposed flame is
___________.
A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
Timed Exam 3 - 36. For each cooling or evaporator coil or fuel-fired appliance
that produces condensate, where damage to any building components will
occur as a result of overflow, a separate overflow drain line shall be connected
to the drain pan provided with the equipment. Such overflow drain shall
discharge to a _______________________ of disposal to alert occupants in
the event of a stoppage of the primary drain. The overflow drain line shall
connect to the drain pan at a _________ level than the primary drain
connection.
A. outdoor area, lower

B. open area, higher
C. sewer line, higher
D. conspicuous point, higher
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Timed Exam 3 - 37. "In hydronic piping systems shutoff valves shall be installed
on the _______________________ side of a heat exchanger.
Exceptions ignored."
A. supply
B. return
C. supply and return
D. none of these
Timed Exam 3 - 38. Heating and air-conditioning systems of the central type
shall be provided with approved air filters. Filters shall be installed in the
___________________, upstream from any heat exchanger or coil, in an
approved convenient location.
A. forced air system

B. plenum
C. burner unit
D. return air system
Timed Exam 3 - 39. Rigid or flexible metal enclosures or pipe ducts shall be
provided for soft, annealed copper tubing and used for refrigerant piping
erected on the premises and containing other than Group A1 or B1 refrigerants.
Enclosures shall not be required for connections between condensing units and
the nearest riser box(es), provided such connections do not exceed
______________________in length.
A. 3 feet (915 mm)

B. 6 feet (1829 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 15 feet (4572 mm)
Timed Exam 3 - 40. Exhaust gases having temperatures in excess of

_______________________ shall be exhausted to a chimney.
A. 212ºF
B. 300ºF
C. 475ºF
D. 600ºF
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Timed Exam 3 - 41. Lithium-ion stationary storage battery systems, shall be
provided with ventilation.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 3 - 42. Liquids having flash points at or above 100ºF (38ºC) and
below 140ºF (60ºC).
A. Class I Liquid
B. Class II Liquid
C. Class IIIA Liquid
D. Class IIIB Liquid
Timed Exam 3 - 43. Appliances that are constructed and installed so that all air
for combustion is derived directly from the outside atmosphere and all flue
gases are discharged directly to the outside atmosphere.
A. Internal vent Appliances.

B. Pressure vent Appliances.
C. Direct-Vent Appliances.
D. Non-vented Appliances.
Timed Exam 3 - 44. Hydronic piping shall be insulated to

__________________________________.
A. a thickness of 1/2" of foam

B. an R value of R5
C. minimum of R3
D. the thickness required by the International Energy Conservation Code
Timed Exam 3 - 45. In wood structures, notches on the ends of joists shall not
exceed ____________________ the joist depth.
A. one-fourth
B. 6% of
C. 1/2 of
D. 10% of
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Timed Exam 3 - 46. In gas rooms, exhausted enclosures and gas cabinets. The
ventilation system for gas rooms, exhausted enclosures and gas cabinets for
any quantity of hazardous material shall be designed to operate at a
__________ pressure in relation to the surrounding area.
A. positive
B. negative
C. equal
D. non of these
Timed Exam 3 - 47. An installer has an 80,000 Btu per hour input appliance
with a 4-inch-diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be vented into a 12-foot-
high Type B vent. The vent connector has a 5-foot lateral length and is also
Type B. Can this appliance be vented using a 4-inch-diameter vent?
A. Yes
B. No
for a wall mounted canopy hoods used for heavy-duty cooking appliances shall
be __________________________
A. 300
B. 400
C. 550
D. 700
outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of _____________ from exterior
walls and roofs.
A. 6 feet (1829 mm)

B. 10 feet (3037 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
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Timed Exam 3 - 50. Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs to a
mechanical system shall conform to that required for the (a ) ______________
mechanical system without requiring the existing mechanical system to comply
with all of the requirements of this code.
A. new
B. old
C. existing
D. all of the above
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Timed Exam 4 - 1. A unit heater shall not be attached to a warm-air duct
system unless ___________________.
A. it has been modified for such

B. the air temperature at the heat exchange is 120 degrees F. max.
C. it has a system circulation fan
D. listed for such installation
Timed Exam 4 - 2. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce

the provisions of this code, or whenever the code official has reasonable cause
to believe that there exists in a building or upon any premises any conditions or
violations of this code which make the building or premises
______________________________, the code official shall have the authority
to enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to perform
the duties imposed upon the code official by this code. If such building or
premises is occupied, the code official shall present credentials to the occupant
and request entry. If such building or premises is unoccupied, the code official
shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having
charge or control of the building or premises and request entry. If entry is
refused, the code official has recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
A. unsafe
B. unsanitary
C. dangerous
D. hazardous
E. any of the above
Timed Exam 4 - 3. In addition to the ordinary inspection and test requirements

which buildings, structures and parts thereof are required to undergo, smoke
control systems subject to the provisions of Section 909 of the International
Building Code shall undergo special inspections and tests sufficient to verify the
proper commissioning of the smoke control design
________________________.
A. in its final installed condition

B. at each stage of system inspection
C. at rough-in inspection
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 4 - 4. Each appliance shall be provided with a shutoff valve
separate from the appliance. The shutoff valve shall be located in the same
room as the appliance, not further than ____________________ from the
appliance, and shall be installed upstream from the union, connector or quick
disconnect device it serves. Exceptions ignored
A. 3 feet (915 mm)

B. 6 feet (1829 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 12 feet (3658 mm)
Timed Exam 4 - 5. Where multiple air-handling systems share common supply

or return air ducts or plenums with a combined design capacity greater than
2,000 cfm (0.9m3/s), the return air system shall be provided with
_____________ . Exceptions ignored.
A. electrostatic air cleaners or filters

B. inline booster fans
C. smoke detectors
D. cleanout access doors
Timed Exam 4 - 6. Return air from a dwelling unit shall not be discharged into
______________________.
A. another dwelling unit

B. a street or alley
C. a room
D. a bath or toilet room
Timed Exam 4 - 7. Exhaust air shall not be directed onto _____________.
A. roof surfaces
B. publics areas
C. walkways
D. ground
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Timed Exam 4 - 8. Copper tubing joints used in refrigerating systems
containing Group A2, A3, B2 or B3 refrigerants shall be ______________.
A. soldered
B. brazed
C. silver soldered
D. any of these
Timed Exam 4 - 9. Subslab soil exhaust system ducts shall extend through the
roof and terminate at least 6 inches (152 mm) above the roof and at least
_______________ from any operable openings or air intake.

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 10 feet (3048 mm)
where penetrations are tested in accordance with ASTM E 119 or UL 263 as
part of the
_______________________________________________________________
_________.
A. fire-resistance- rated assembly

B. shafts wall system
C. elevators operational equipment
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 11. Where a combination potable water-heating and space-

heating system requires water for space heating at temperatures higher than
______________, a temperature actuated mixing valve that conforms to ASSE
1017 shall be provided to temper the water supplied to the potable hot water
distribution system to a temperature of ________________________ or less.
A. 140ºF
B. 180ºF
C. 200ºF
D. 212ºF
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CFM, for an theater ticket booth with and an estimated maximum occupant
load, persons per 1,000 square feet of 60?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20
Timed Exam 4 - 13. Ducts and air transfer openings that penetrate fire barriers
shall be protected with listed _____________ installed in accordance with their
listing. Ducts and air transfer openings shall not penetrate exit enclosures and
exit passageways except as permitted by Sections 1019.1.2 and 1020.5,
respectively, of the International Building Code. Exception ignored.
A. smoke dampers
B. fire dampers
C. sprinkler systems
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 14. Machinery rooms shall be _______________ ventilated to

the outdoors. Exceptions ignored
A. naturally
B. mechanically
C. control
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 15. A device responsive to changes in pressure, temperature

or level for turning on, shutting off or throttling the gas supply to an appliance.
A. damper
B. check valve
C. limit control
D. pressure switch
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Timed Exam 4 - 16. Where an assembly is required to have both fire dampers
and smoke dampers, combination fire/smoke dampers
___________________________________________.
A. shall be installed
B. will not be allowed
C. or a fire damper and a smoke damper shall be required.
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 17. Connectors shall connect to a chimney flue at a point not
less than ________________ above the lowest portion of the interior of the
chimney flue.

Timed Exam 4 - 18. Dust, stock and refuse collectors and separators involving
such systems as centrifugal separators, bag filter systems and similar devices,
and associated supports shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and
shall be located on the ______________ of the building or structure.
A. non prevailing wind side

B. silo tower
C. interior
D. exterior
Timed Exam 4 - 19. An upblast fan shall be hinged and supplied with a flexible
weatherproof electrical cable to permit inspection and cleaning. The ductwork
shall extend a minimum of ________________________ above the roof
surface.

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Timed Exam 4 - 20. Duct registers, grilles and diffusers shall have
_______________ or other means of supply air adjustment shall be provided in
the branch ducts or at each individual duct register, grille or diffuser.
A. backdraft dampers
B. louvered deflectors
C. volume dampers
D. check valves
Timed Exam 4 - 21. During occupied conditions, the mechanical ventilation

system shall exhaust the which of the following:
A. Not less than 0.5 cfm per square foot (0.0025 m3/s m2) of machinery
room area or 20 cfm (0.009 m3/s) per person
B. A volume required to limit the room temperature rise to 18°F (10°C)
taking into account the ambient heating effect of all machinery in the room.
C. the larger of A or B
D. smaller of A or B
E. Both A and B
Timed Exam 4 - 22. Where combustion air is provided by the building’s

mechanical ventilation system, the system shall provide the specified
combustion air rate in __________ the required ventilation air.
A. lieu of
B. addition to
C. minus
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 23. Where a smoke damper is installed in a corridor wall or

ceiling, the damper shall be permitted to be controlled by a
___________________________________.
A. off sight computer controlled monitoring system

B. smoke detection system installed in the corridor
C. sensing device located under the floor
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 4 - 24. Air exhausted from spraying operations shall not be
recirculated. Exceptions ignored.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 4 - 25. The installation of fuel gas distribution piping and
equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting
systems shall be regulated by the
____________________________________.
A. International Building Code

B. Natural Gas Fuel Code
C. International Mechanical Code
Timed Exam 4 - 26. Fuel-burning appliances and equipment having

______________ and that use combustion air from the machinery room shall
not be installed in a machinery room. Exceptions ignored.
A. open flames
B. internal heat exchanges
C. multiple burners
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 27. Every refrigerant-containing part of every system that is

erected on the premises, except compressors, condensers, vessels,
evaporators, safety devices, pressure gauges and control mechanisms that are
listed and factory tested, shall be tested and proved tight after complete
installation, and before operation. Tests shall be performed with an inert dried
gas including, but not limited to, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
____________________________ shall not be used. Exceptions ignored.
A. oxygen
B. air
C. combustible gases
D. any of these
E. none of these
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Timed Exam 4 - 28. The code official, member of the board of appeals or
employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the
jurisdiction in good faith and without malice in the discharge of the duties
required by this code or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be
rendered liable personally, and is hereby relieved from personal liability for any
damage accruing to persons or property as a result of an act or by reason of an
act or omission in the discharge of official duties.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 4 - 29. Piping installed underground beneath buildings is

prohibited except where the piping is encased in
_________________________________ designed to withstand the
superimposed loads.
A. a conduit of wrought iron, plastic pipe, or steel pipe or other approved

conduit material
B. reinforced concrete
C. concrete pipe
D. any of the above
Timed Exam 4 - 30. A listed device that is designed to resist the passage of air
and smoke. The device is arranged to operate automatically, controlled by a
smoke detection system, and when required, is capable of being positioned
manually from a remote command station.
A. AIR VALVE
B. SMOKE VALVE
C. SMOKE STOP
D. SMOKE DAMPER.
Timed Exam 4 - 31. Safety or relief valves shall be installed directly into the
safety or relief valve opening on the boiler or pressure vessel. Valves shall not
be located on either side of a safety or relief valve connection. The relief valve
shall discharge _________________.
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A. by gravity
B. by pressure
C. into a sewer drain
D. onto a walkway
Timed Exam 4 - 32. A round duct 21" in diameter is utilized to convey non-
abrasive hazardous exhaust what is the minimum nominal thickness of the
galvanized metal wall.

Timed Exam 4 - 33. A smoke control system shall be designed to consider the
adverse effects of ________________.
A. wind
B. ventilation
C. wood components
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 34. Grease duct cleanouts located on horizontal sections of

ducts shall be spaced not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) apart. They shall be
located on the bottom only where other locations are not available and shall be
provided with ________________________ such that grease will flow past the
opening without pooling. Bottom cleanouts and openings shall be approved for
the application and installed liquid-tight.
A. internal damming of the opening

B. bottom drip outlets
C. a pump mechanism
D. gravity feed trap
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Timed Exam 4 - 35. Appliances located in private garages and carports shall be
installed with a minimum clearance of _______________________ above the
floor. Exceptions ignored.
A. 6 feet (1829 mm)

B. 8 feet (2438 mm)
C. 2 feet (610 mm)
Timed Exam 4 - 36. Vents shall terminate not less than

________________________ in vertical height above the highest connected
appliance flue collar. Exceptions ignored.
A. 2 feet (610 mm)

B. 5 feet (1524 mm)
C. 10 feet (3042 mm)
D. 12 (3658 mm)
Timed Exam 4 - 37. Air exhaust and intake openings that terminate outdoors
shall be protected with corrosion- resistant screens, louvers or grilles. For
intake openings in residential occupancies the screen must not be less than
___________ nor more than ___________.
D. Not less than 1/4 inch and not more than 3/4 inch
Timed Exam 4 - 38. Air plenums formed by gypsum boards shall not be
incorporated in air-handling systems utilizing ____________________.
A. forces air ducts

B. evaporative coolers
C. in duct booster fans
D. thermal shut-off controls
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Timed Exam 4 - 39. In hydronic piping systems ____________________ shall
be installed on connections to mechanical equipment and appliances. This
requirement does not apply to components of a hydronic system such as
pumps, air separators, metering devices and similar equipment.
A. shutoff valves
B. check valves
C. reduction valves
D. booster valves
Timed Exam 4 - 40. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, a smoke
detector shall be installed in the duct within _____________________ of the
damper with no air outlets or inlets between the detector and the damper.
A. 2 feet (608 mm)

B. 5 feet (1524 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 15 feet (4572 mm)
Timed Exam 4 - 41. When an oil burner is served by a tank, any part of which is
___________ the level of the burner inlet connection and where the fuel supply
line is taken from the top of the tank, an approved antisiphon valve or other
siphon-breaking device shall be installed in lieu of the shutoff valve.
A. below
B. above
C. indirectly connected to the burner at
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 42. Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems of all

structures shall be designed and installed for efficient utilization of energy in
accordance with the ____________________________.
A. International Energy Conservation Code

B. ICC
C. IBC
D. International Efficiency Conservation Code
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Timed Exam 4 - 43. All oil tanks in which a constant oil level is not maintained
by _______________ shall be equipped with a method of determining the oil
level.
A. scheduled delivery
B. a licensed oil service
C. an automatic pump
D. any of these
Timed Exam 4 - 44. The space surrounding a flue lining system or other vent
installed within a masonry chimney shall not be used to vent any other
appliance.
A. This shall not prevent the installation of a separate flue lining in

B. This shall prevent the installation of a separate flue lining in
C. Only one flue lining per chimney space
D. none of these
Timed Exam 4 - 45. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1-
1/2" steel pipe nominal run in a horizontal direction is
______________________ feet.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Timed Exam 4 - 46. Appliances that comprise parts of the building mechanical
system shall not be converted for the usage of a different fuel, except where
approved and converted in accordance with the _______________________.
A. local fuel supplier

B. local building official
C. National Fuel Gas Code
D. manufacturer’s instructions
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Timed Exam 4 - 47. Where a smoke damper is installed within an unducted
opening in a wall, a spot-type detector listed for releasing service shall be
installed within _____________________ of the damper.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally

B. 5 feet (1524 mm) vertically
C. 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally
D. 10 feet (3048 mm) vertically
Timed Exam 4 - 48. What is the approximate gas input for a space heating
boiler in a single family dwelling.
A. 35,000 BTU/H
B. 50,000 BTU/H
C. 65,000 BTU/H
D. 100,000 BTU/H
Timed Exam 4 - 49. Indoor combustion air requirements shall be determined

based on the ______________________ need for the operation of fuel-burning
appliances drawing combustion and dilution air from the room or space.
A. independent
B. highest required or simultaneous
C. lowest required independent
D. total required volume
Timed Exam 4 - 50. Dust, stock and refuse conveying systems discharge piping
shall conform to the requirements for ducts, including clearances required for
high-heat appliances, as contained in this code. A delivery pipe from a cyclone
collector shall not convey refuse directly into the ______________.
A. firebox of a boiler or dutch oven

B. furnace or refuse burner
C. incinerator
D. incinerator or other appliance
E. any of the above
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Timed Exam 5 - 1. The International Mechanical Code shall regulate the
design, installation, maintenance, alteration and inspection of mechanical
systems that are (were) ________________________________ installed and
utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes
within buildings.
A. temporarily
B. previously
C. permanently
D. all of the above
Timed Exam 5 - 2. Upon activation, the smoke detectors shall shut down all
operational capabilities of the ____________________ in accordance with the
listing and labeling of appliances used in the system.
A. air distribution system

B. furnace
C. air conditioning
D. humidifier
Timed Exam 5 - 3. Makeup air shall be supplied during the operation of

commercial kitchen exhaust systems that are provided for commercial cooking
appliances and the temperature differential between makeup air and the air in
the conditioned space shall not exceed _________________. Exceptions
ignored.
A. 5ºF
B. 10ºF
C. 15ºF
D. 20ºF
Timed Exam 5 - 4. A specific refrigerating machine combination for a given

refrigerant, consisting of one or more power-driven compressors, condensers,
liquid receivers (when required), and the regularly furnished accessories.
A. cooling tower
B. thermal extractor
C. heat pump
D. condensing unit
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Timed Exam 5 - 5. Whole-house ventilation-type attic fans shall be permitted
to discharge into the attic space of dwelling units having private attics.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 5 - 6. Air removed from a conditioned space and intended for
reuse as supply air.
A. RECIRCULATED AIR
B. RECLAIMED VENTILATION AIR
C. COMBUSTION AIR
D. DRAFT AIR
Timed Exam 5 - 7. Mechanical systems that are a part of buildings or

structures moved into or within the jurisdiction do not need to comply with the
provisions of this code for new installations. Exceptions ignored.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 5 - 8. Ducts shall be supported at intervals not exceeding

____________________. Supports shall be constructed of noncombustible
material.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 12 feet (3660 mm)
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Timed Exam 5 - 9. Cleanouts shall not be required for chimney flues serving
masonry fireplaces, if such flues are provided with access through the fireplace
opening.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 5 - 10. Test duration shall be not less than

________________________________ of pipe volume or fraction thereof.
When testing a system having a volume less than 10 cubic feet or a system in a
single-family dwelling, the test duration shall be not less than 10 minutes.
A. 1/2 hour for each 500 cubic feet

B. 1 hour for each 500 cubic feet
C. 1/2 hour for each 1500 cubic feet
D. 1 hour for each 1000 cubic feet
Timed Exam 5 - 11. Fuel-fired appliances shall not be located in, or obtain
combustion air from, any of the following rooms or spaces, exceptions ignored.
A. Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage closets, Surgical

rooms, Closets.
B. Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage closets, Attics
C. Sleeping rooms, Crawl Spaces, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage
closets, Surgical rooms
D. Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet rooms, Storage closets, Surgical
rooms
Timed Exam 5 - 12. Smoke damper leakage ratings for elevated temperature
shall be not less than ______________.
A. 150ºF (66ºC)
B. 250ºF (121ºC)
C. 350ºF (177ºC)
D. 450ºF (121ºC)
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Timed Exam 5 - 13. Where a damper is installed in a corridor wall, the damper
shall be permitted to be controlled by a smoke detection system installed
_________________.
A. within 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally of the corridor

B. within 5 feet (1524 mm) vertically of the corridor
C. on the same floor as the corridor
D. in the corridor
Timed Exam 5 - 14. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for
copper pipe which is installed in a vertical orientation?
A. 10
B. 5
C. 15
D. 8
Timed Exam 5 - 15. Hazardous exhaust duct systems that penetrate fire-
resistance-rated wall assemblies shall be enclosed in fire-resistance-rated
construction from the point of penetration to the outlet terminal, except where
the interior of the duct is equipped with an approved automatic fire suppression
system.
A. True
B. False
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Timed Exam 5 - 16. A 35,000 Btu per hour input draft-hood equipped water
heater with a 4-inch-diameter draft hood outlet, 2 feet of connector rise, and 4
feet of horizontal length is to be common vented with a 100,000 Btu per hour
fan-assisted furnace with a 4-inch-diameter flue collar, 3 feet of connector rise,
and 6 feet of horizontal length. The common vent consists of a clay tile-lined
masonry chimney with a 30-foot height. The chimney is not exposed to the
outdoors below the roof line. The internal dimensions of the clay tile liner are
nominally 8 inches by 12 inches. What are the recommended vent connector
diameters, and is this an acceptable installation?

Connector Diameter: 4 inch, But Masonry Chimney is an not an acceptable
size.
installation.
installation.
Connector Diameter: 4 inch, The Masonry Chimney is not an acceptable
installation.
Timed Exam 5 - 17. The installation of dryer exhaust ducts serving Type 2
clothes dryers shall comply with
_________________________________________________________.
A. the appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions.

B. the IRC
C. the UBC
D. all of these
Timed Exam 5 - 18. Electrical wiring, controls and connections to equipment

and appliances regulated by this code shall be in accordance with the
____________________.
A. NFPA 70
B. ICC Electrical Code
C. Uniform Electrical Code
D. International Electrical Code
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Timed Exam 5 - 19. Every steam boiler shall have a
________________________________.
A. water-gauge glass and a pressure gauge

B. water-gauge glass
C. pressure gauge
D. A or B and C
E. none of these
Timed Exam 5 - 20. The required size of openings for combustion, ventilation
and dilution air shall be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the
free area through a design of louver, grille or screen is known, it shall be used
in calculating the size opening required to provide the free area specified.
Where the design and free area of louvers and grilles are not known, it shall be
assumed that wood louvers will have 25-percent free area and metal louvers
and grilles will have 75-percent free area. Screens shall have a mesh size not
smaller than _______________. Non-motorized louvers and grilles shall be
fixed in the open position. Motorized louvers shall be interlocked with the
appliance so that they are proven to be in the full open position prior to main
burner ignition and during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to
prevent the main burner from igniting if the louvers fail to open during burner
start-up and to shut down the main burner if the louvers close during operation.
A. 1/4 inch (6.4 mm)

B. 1/2 inch (13 mm)
C. 3/4 inch (19.2 mm)
D. 1 inch (24.5 mm)

exhaust vent expelling flammable vapors is ________.
A. 1
B. 3
C. 6
D. 12
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Timed Exam 5 - 22. The code official shall make all of the required inspections,
or shall accept reports of inspection by _____________________. All reports of
such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible officer of
such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code official is
authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary to report upon
unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the appointing
authority.
A. the owner
B. approved agencies or individuals
C. the contractor
D. any of the above
Timed Exam 5 - 23. A 35,000 Btu per hour water heater is to be common
vented with a 150,000 Btu per hour furnace using a common vent with a total
height of 30 feet. The connector rise is 2 feet for the water heater with a
horizontal length of 4 feet. The connector rise for the furnace is 3 feet with a
horizontal length of 8 feet. Assume single-wall metal connectors will be used
with Type B vent. What size connectors and combined vent should be used in
this installation?
A. 3 inch
B. 4 inch
C. 5 inch
D. 6 inch
Timed Exam 5 - 24. Dust, stock and refuse collectors or separators shall not be
located nearer than 10 feet (3048 mm) to combustible construction or to an
unprotected wall or floor opening, unless the collector is provided with a metal
vent pipe that extends above the highest part of any roof with a distance of
____________________.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 10 feet (3048 mm)
D. 30 feet (9144 mm)
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Timed Exam 5 - 25. Smoke dampers shall close upon actuation of a
__________ smoke detector or detectors
A. working
B. listed
C. highly sensitive
D. none of these
Timed Exam 5 - 26. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code
shall be maintained in compliance with
____________________________________________.
A. the current governing code

B. all changes to the code as they are adopted
C. the code edition under which they were installed
Timed Exam 5 - 27. Venting systems shall be designed and constructed so as

to develop a ____________ adequate to convey all combustion products to the
outside atmosphere.
A. gravity flow
B. negative flow
C. external flow
D. positive flow
Timed Exam 5 - 28. The gauging of inside oil tanks by means of measuring
sticks shall ____________________.
A. be the method of choice

B. be permitted
C. not be permitted
Timed Exam 5 - 29. Minor additions, alterations, renovations and repairs to

existing mechanical systems shall meet the provisions for new construction,
unless such work is done in the same manner and arrangement as was in the
existing system, is ____________________________________
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A. not hazardous
B. approved.
C. not hazardous and is approved.
D. all of the above
Timed Exam 5 - 30. The minimum galvanized steel sheet metal thicknesses for
duct construction in single dwelling units for a round duct 10" in diameter is
___________ inches.
A. 0.0157
B. 0.013
C. 0.019
D. 0.050
Timed Exam 5 - 31. Ducts shall be constructed to allow a(n)

____________________ of air over the entire air filter.
A. reverse infiltration
B. partial concentration
C. even distribution
D. none of these
Timed Exam 5 - 32. Openings in smoke barriers shall be protected by

__________________ devices actuated by the required controls for the
mechanical smoke control system.
A. heat actuated
B. manual closing
C. automatic closing
D. computer controlled
Timed Exam 5 - 33. In a smoke barrier system when approved by the code
official, smoke migration through openings fixed in a
______________________________, which are located between smoke
control zones by the use of the airflow method, shall not be permitted.
A. permanently open position

B. permanently closed position
C. closed pressure loop
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 5 - 34. Potable water-heating devices that utilize refrigerant-to-
water heat exchangers shall be approved and installed in accordance with the
___________________________ and the manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
A. National Mechanical Code

B. International Refrigerant Code
C. International Fluid Systems Code
D. International Plumbing Code
Timed Exam 5 - 35. The test pressure to be used for fuel gas systems shall be
no less than ____________ the proposed maximum working pressure, but not
less than _________ , irrespective of design pressure. Where the test pressure
exceeds 125 psig (862 kPa gauge), the test pressure shall not exceed a value
that produces a hoop stress in the piping greater than 50 percent of the
specified minimum yield strength of the pipe.
A. 1 times, 5 psig
B. 11/2 times, 3 psig
C. 2 times, 5 psig
D. 11/2 times, 25 psig
Timed Exam 5 - 36. Type F steel pipe shall not be used for refrigerant lines
having an operating temperature less than ________________.
A. -32°F (-29°C)
B. -25°F (-29°C)
C. -20°F (-29°C)
D. -10°F (-29°C)
Timed Exam 5 - 37. Fuel-fired appliances shall be designed for use with the
type of fuel to which they will be connected and the ___________ at which they
are installed.
A. jurisdiction
B. fuel pressure location
C. story level
D. altitude
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Timed Exam 5 - 38. The use of gypsum boards to form plenums shall be limited
to systems where the air temperatures do not exceed and the building and
mechanical system design conditions are such that the gypsum board surface
temperature will be maintained above the airstream dew-point temperature.
A. 125ºF
B. 150ºF
C. 225ºF
D. 325ºF
Timed Exam 5 - 39. A smoke control system shall be designed such that the
maximum probable normal or reverse stack effects will not adversely interfere
with the system’s capabilities. In determining the maximum probable stack
effects, _______________________________ shall be used.
A. altitude
B. elevation
C. weather history
D. interior temperatures
E. All of the above
Timed Exam 5 - 40. _____________________________________ systems

tested in accordance with Section 1208.1.1 shall be permitted to be backfilled
prior to inspection.
A. Solar heating
B. Hydronic recovery
C. Ground-source heat pump loop
Timed Exam 5 - 41. Masonry chimney flues shall be provided with a cleanout
opening having a minimum height of _______________. The upper edge of the
opening shall be located not less than ____________ below the lowest
chimney inlet opening. The cleanout shall be provided with a tight-fitting,
noncombustible cover. Exceptions ignored.

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Timed Exam 5 - 42. An Electric incinerator in a household has a vent pipe to
expel the fumes produce during incineration, what is the minimum distance in
inches that the vent connector for this appliance can be from combustible
materials.
A. 6
B. 10
C. 12
D. 18
Timed Exam 5 - 43. The maximum horizontal length of a single- wall connector
shall be _________ percent of the height of the chimney or vent.
A. 50
B. 65
C. 75
D. 80
Timed Exam 5 - 44. Water heaters utilized for both potable water heating and
space-heating applications shall be sized to prevent the space-heating load
from diminishing the required _______________________
A. space-heating capacity
B. potable water-heating capacity
C. Both A and B
D. none of these
Timed Exam 5 - 45. Ceiling radiation dampers shall be tested as part of a fire-
resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly in accordance with ASTM
E 119 or UL 263. Ceiling radiation dampers shall be installed in accordance
with the details listed in the fire-resistance-rated assembly and the
manufacturer’s installation instructions and the listing. Ceiling radiation
dampers are not required where which of the following applies:
A. Tests in accordance withASTME119 or UL 263 have shown that

ceiling radiation dampers are not necessary in order to maintain the fire-
resistance rating of the assembly.
B. Where exhaust duct penetrations are protected in accordance with
Section 713.4.1.2 of the International Building Code and the exhaust ducts are
located within the cavity of a wall, and do not pass through another dwelling
unit or tenant space.
C. Neither A nor B
D. Either A or B
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Timed Exam 5 - 46. In wood structures, notches in the top or bottom of joists
shall not exceed _____________ the depth and shall not be located in the
middle third of the span.
A. one-sixth
B. 6% of
C. one-quarter
D. 4% of
outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of _____________ from property
lines.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
Timed Exam 5 - 48. A manually or automatically controlled device to regulate

draft or the rate of flow of air or combustion gases.
A. air valve
B. power air controller
C. damper
D. check valve
Timed Exam 5 - 49. Exhaust ventilation for powder- coating operations shall be
sufficient to maintain the atmosphere below ___________ of the minimum
explosive concentration for the material being applied. Nondeposited, air-
suspended powders shall be removed through exhaust ducts to the powder
recovery system.
A. one-quarter
B. one-half
C. one-eight
D. one-16th
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Timed Exam 5 - 50. For horizontal terminations the vent termination shall not
be mounted directly above or within ___________________ horizontally from
an oil tank vent or gas meter.
A. 3 feet (914 mm)

B. 6 feet (1828 mm)
C. 10 feet (3046 mm)
D. 15 feet (4570 mm)
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Timed Exam 6 - 1. The high-pressure gas equation is for sizing pipe in gas
systems with a pressure of _____________ or less.
A. 1.5 psi
B. 3.0 psi
C. 10.5 psi
D. 20 psi
Timed Exam 6 - 2. A subslab soil exhaust system duct shall be trapped.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 6 - 3. The provisions of this code relating to the construction,

alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of buildings or
structures shall not be mandatory for existing buildings or structures identified
and classified by the state or local jurisdiction as ______________________
when such buildings or structures are judged by the code official to be safe and
in the public interest of health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed
construction, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or moving of
buildings.
A. sub-standard buildings
B. local standard buildings
C. non-conforming buildings
D. historic buildings
Timed Exam 6 - 4. ________________ venting systems for appliances

located on more than one floor level shall be prohibited, except where all of the
appliances served by the common vent are located in rooms or spaces that are
accessed only from the outdoors.
A. Extreme
B. Individual
C. Common
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 6 - 5. Smoke dampers are not required in corridor penetrations
where the building is equipped throughout with an
_________________________________ in accordance with Section 513 and
smoke dampers are not necessary for the operation and control of the system.
A. approved fire sprinkler control system

B. approved smoke control system
C. approved air control system
D. approved emergency fire control system
Timed Exam 6 - 6. Ducts discharging combustible material directly into any

_______________________ shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 82.
A. storage container
B. holding tank
C. combustion chamber
D. any of these
Timed Exam 6 - 7. Fuel-fired appliances shall not be installed within a

______________.
A. crawl space
B. attic
C. plenum
D. closet
Timed Exam 6 - 8. In hydronic piping systems joints between copper or

copper-alloy pipe or fittings shall be _________________________________.
A. brazed
B. mechanical
C. soldered
D. threaded or welded joints
E. any of these
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Timed Exam 6 - 9. Clearances around appliances to elements of permanent
construction, including other installed equipment and appliances, shall be
sufficient to allow ________________________ without removing such
elements of permanent construction or disabling the function of a required fire-
resistance-rated assembly.
A. inspection
B. service
C. repair or replacement
D. inspection, service, repair or replacement
E. all of the above
Timed Exam 6 - 10. Pressure relief devices, fusible plugs and purge systems
located within the machinery room shall terminate outside of the structure at a
location not less than _________________above the adjoining grade level and
not less than _________________ from any window, ventilation opening or
exit.
A. 20 feet (6096 mm), 15 feet (4572 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm), 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 15 feet (4572 mm), 20 feet (6096 mm)
D. 20 feet (6096 mm), 10 feet (3048 mm)
Timed Exam 6 - 11. Attics containing appliances requiring access shall be

provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow
removal of the largest appliance. The passageway shall have continuous solid
flooring not less than _______________________ wide. A level service space
not less than _______________________________ wide shall be present at
the front or service side of the appliance.
A. 30 inches (762 mm), 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm)
B. 24 inches (610 mm), 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm)
C. 30 inches (762 mm), 22 inches (559 mm) deep and 30 inches (762
mm)
D. 30 inches (762 mm), 22 inches (559 mm) deep and 24 inches (610
mm)
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Timed Exam 6 - 12. Flanges and lips of nonstructural cold-formed steel wall
studs ______________________. Holes in webs of nonstructural cold-formed
steel wall studs shall be permitted along the center-line of the web of the
framing member, shall not exceed
________________________________________, and shall not be spaced
less than 24 inches (610 mm) center to center from another hole or less than
10 inches (254 mm) from the bearing end.
A. shall not be cut or notched, 1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches
(102 mm) in length
B. may be notched, 1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches (102 mm) in
length
C. shall not be cut or notched, 4 inches (102 mm) in width or 4 inches
(102 mm) in length
D. shall not be cut or notched, 1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or 1.5 inches
(38 mm) in length
Timed Exam 6 - 13. Mechanical systems located in an elevator shaft require a

minimum clearance of _________ inches from elevator equipment.
A. 4
B. 8
C. 12
D. 16
E. not allowed
Timed Exam 6 - 14. Return piping shall connect to the __________ of the fuel
oil tank.
A. top
B. mid-point
C. bottom
D. any of these
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Timed Exam 6 - 15. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source and
located in hazardous locations and public garages, private garages, repair
garages, automotive motor-fuel-dispensing facilities and parking garages shall
be elevated such that the source of ignition is not less than
_________________ above the floor surface on which the equipment or
appliance rests.

Timed Exam 6 - 16. .A transition assembly in which plastic piping is installed

and terminated above ground outside of a building.
A. anodeless riser
B. visible termination access point
C. gas service valve
Timed Exam 6 - 17. Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including
theoretical air and excess air.
A. Makeup Air
B. Combustion Air
C. Intake Air
D. Dilution Air
Timed Exam 6 - 18. What is the approximate gas input for a water heater with
automatic storage 50-gal. tank.
A. 50,000 BTU/H
B. 100,000 BTU/H
C. 142,800 BTU/H
D. 35,000 BTU/H
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Timed Exam 6 - 19. On dust, stock and refuse conveying systems the outlet of
an open-air exhaust terminal shall be protected with an approved metal or other
noncombustible screen to prevent the entry of _____________.
A. sparks
B. flammable gases
C. birds
D. outside air
Timed Exam 6 - 20. Exhaust outlets for grease ducts serving Type I hoods that
terminate above the roof shall have the discharge opening located not less than
______________________ above the roof surface.

Timed Exam 6 - 21. Ducts shall not be installed in or within ________________

of the earth, except where such ducts comply with Section 603.8.
A. 2 inches (51 mm)

Timed Exam 6 - 22. Ducts shall be ____________________ based on the

maximum operating pressure of the duct at pressures of positive or negative
0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 6.0 or 10.0 inches of water column.
A. adjusted
B. dampered
C. classified
D. tested
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Timed Exam 6 - 23. A gas-tight joint obtained by the joining of metal parts with
metallic mixtures or alloys which melt at a temperature above 1,000ºF (538ºC),
but lower than the melting temperature of the parts to be joined.
A. solder joint
B. weld joint
C. brazed joint
D. fused joint
Timed Exam 6 - 24. Requirements necessary for the strength, stability or

proper operation of an existing or proposed mechanical system, or for the
public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this code,
shall be determined by __________________.
A. the code official

B. a design engineer
C. the installation contractor
Timed Exam 6 - 25. Ducts for domestic kitchen cooking appliances equipped
with downdraft exhaust systems shall be permitted to be constructed of
Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
A. True
B. False
C. provided that the installation complies certain other requirements
D. never
Timed Exam 6 - 26. In a fuel oil system a __________ valve shall be installed
on the fuel-oil supply line at the entrance to the building. Inside or above-
ground tanks are permitted to have valves installed at the tank.
A. check
B. backflow
C. shutoff
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 6 - 27. The foam plastic insulation shall be separated from the
plenum by a _______________________.
A. fire barrier
B. smoke barrier
C. thermal barrier
D. any of the above
Timed Exam 6 - 28. Additions, alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing
mechanical system to become _____________,
A. unsafe
B. overloaded
C. hazardous
D. all of the above
Timed Exam 6 - 29. Ducts and air transfer openings permitted in firewalls in
accordance with Section 705.11 of the International Building Code shall be
protected with listed _________________________ installed in accordance
with their listing.
A. smoke dampers
B. fire dampers
C. smoke and fire dampers
D. combination smoke and fire dampers
Timed Exam 6 - 30. Foam plastic insulation used as wall or ceiling finish in
plenums shall exhibit a flame spread index of ________ or less and a smoke-
developed index of _________ or less when tested
A. 10, 25
B. 50, 100
C. 75, 200
D. 75, 450
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Timed Exam 6 - 31. Air for _________________ of flue gases for appliances
installed in buildings shall be provided by application of one of the methods
prescribed in the International Fuel Gas Code.
A. combustion
B. dilution
C. combustion and dilution air
D. combustion, ventilation and dilution
Timed Exam 6 - 32. For fuel gas piping, the maximum support spacing for 1"
nominal steel pipe is ______________________ feet.
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
Timed Exam 6 - 33. A refrigerating system in which refrigerant is pressurized by

pumping a chemical solution of refrigerant in absorbent, and then separated by
the addition of heat in a generator, condensed (to reject heat), expanded,
evaporated (to provide refrigeration), and reabsorbed in an absorber to repeat
the cycle; the system may be single or multiple effect, the latter using multiple
stages or internally cascaded use of heat to improve efficiency.
A. Appliance
B. Absorption System
C. Air Distribution System
D. Heat Pump
Timed Exam 6 - 34. Screens shall not be installed at the duct termination for a
clothes dryer vent.
A. True
B. False
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Timed Exam 6 - 35. Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or
ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and __________ backfill is
put in place. When excavated soil contains rocks, broken concrete, frozen
chunks and other rubble that would damage or break the piping or cause
corrosive action, clean backfill shall be on the job site.
A. after
B. before
C. as the
Timed Exam 6 - 36. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be
supported on a level concrete slab or other approved material extending not
less than 3 inches (76 mm) above adjoining grade or shall be suspended not
less than ____________ above adjoining grade. Such support shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

Timed Exam 6 - 37. A boiler furnishing hot water at pressures not exceeding
160 psi (1103 kPa) and at temperatures not exceeding 250ºF (121ºC).
A. LOW-PRESSURE STEAM-HEATING BOILER.

B. LOW-PRESSURE HOT-WATER-HEATING BOILER
C. LOW-SIDE PRESSURE.
Timed Exam 6 - 38. Fuel gas piping in solid floors shall be laid in channels in
the floor and covered in a manner that will allow _________.
A. access to the piping with a minimum amount of damage to the

building
B. excess gas to be vented through the channel
C. a gas leak detector to be installed within the channel
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 6 - 39. Defective material or parts shall be replaced or repaired in
such a manner so as to __________________________.
A. Improve the overall safety rating of the device

B. compensate for any non-critical defect
C. preserve the original approval or listing
A. 0.064 (No. 16 gage)

B. 0.075 (No. 14 Gage)
C. 0.105 (No. 12 Gage)
D. 0.135 (No. 10 Gage)
Timed Exam 6 - 41. All steam and hot water boilers shall be protected with a
_______________________.
A. pressure balancing valve

B. backflow protector
C. brass gate valve
D. low-water cutoff control

exhaust vent expelling hazardous gases less than 100ºF is ________ .
A. .5
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
Timed Exam 6 - 43. Hot water boilers shall be protected with a safety
_________________ valve.
A. ball
B. relief
C. check
D. gate
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Timed Exam 6 - 44. The _______________________ of ducts shall equal or
exceed the design pressure of the air distribution in which the ducts are utilized.
A. minimum air flow

B. pressure classification
C. maximum air flow
D. vacuum air flow
Timed Exam 6 - 45. High-pressure steam boilers having a steam-generating

capacity in excess of 5,000 pounds per hour (2268 kg/h) or having a heating
surface in excess of 1,000 square feet (93 m2) or input in excess of 5,000,000
Btu/h (1465 kW) shall have a minimum clearance of
_________________________ from the top of the boiler to the ceiling.
A. 2 feet (610 mm)

B. 4 feet (1220 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 7 feet (2134 mm)
Timed Exam 6 - 46. What is the minimum required outdoor exhaust airflow
ventilation air in CFM, for a kitchen in a private dwelling .
A. 25 cfm
B. 50 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous
C. 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm continuous
D. 100 cfm intermittent or 10 cfm continuous
Timed Exam 6 - 47. The maximum air temperature within nonmetallic ducts
shall not exceed ___________________.
A. 108ºF
B. 212ºF
C. 250ºF
D. 350ºF
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Timed Exam 6 - 48. Ducts that operate at temperatures exceeding 120ºF
(49ºC) shall have sufficient thermal insulation to limit the _________________
surface temperature to 120ºF (49ºC).
A. duct
B. exposed
C. internal duct
D. none of these
Timed Exam 6 - 49. For smoke barrier construction the total leakage area of the
barrier is the product of the smoke barrier gross area times the allowable
leakage area ratio, plus the area of other openings such as gaps and operable
windows. Compliance shall be determined by achieving the
___________________ air pressure difference across the barrier with the
system in the smoke control mode for mechanical smoke control systems.
A. minimum
B. maximum
C. balanced
D. none of these
Timed Exam 6 - 50. Enclosed structures involving organic coating processes in

which Class I liquids are processed or handled shall be ventilated at a rate of
not less than ________________ of solid floor area.
A. 1 cfm/ft2
B. 5 cfm/ft2
C. 10 cfm/ft2
D. 20 cfm/ft2
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Timed Exam 7 - 1. The owner or the owner’s __________________________
shall be responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems.
A. designated agent
B. installation contractor
C. design contractor
Timed Exam 7 - 2. The code official shall make all of the required inspections,
or shall accept reports of inspection by approved agencies or individuals. All
reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be certified by a responsible
officer of such approved agency or by the responsible individual. The code
official is authorized to engage such _______________ as deemed necessary
to report upon unusual technical issues that arise, subject to the approval of the
appointing authority.
A. litigation
B. personal opinion
C. expert opinion
Timed Exam 7 - 3. Every hot water boiler shall have a

___________________.
A. pressure gauge
B. temperature gauge
C. combination pressure and temperature gauge
D. A and B or C
Timed Exam 7 - 4. Ducts shall not

__________________________________________ a fire wall.
A. be attached to
B. be used near
C. penetrate
D. be made of plastic in
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Timed Exam 7 - 5. Subslab soil exhaust system ducts shall extend through the
roof and terminate at least ___________________ above the roof and at least
10 feet (3048 mm) from any operable openings or air intake.

B. 8 feet (2432 mm)
C. 5 feet (1524 mm)
D. 10 feet (3048 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 6. Carbon steel pipe with a wall thickness not less than
Schedule 80 shall be used for Group A2, A3, B2 or B3 refrigerant liquid lines for
sizes _________________ and smaller.

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
D. 2 inches (51 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 7. Flexible air ducts shall not be limited in length.
A. True
B. False
Timed Exam 7 - 8. "Type I hoods shall be constructed of ___________ not

less than 0.0466 inch (1.181 mm) (No. 18 MSG) in thickness, or
______________________ not less than 0.0335 inch
[0.8525 mm) (No. 20 MSG) in thickness."
A. metal, corrosion proof metal

B. aluminum, copper
C. steel, stainless steel
D. any of these
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Timed Exam 7 - 9. All steam boilers shall be protected with a ____________
valve.
A. backflow
B. check
C. pressure
D. safety
Timed Exam 7 - 10. For single-wall metal chimneys serving appliances of high
heat (Over 2,000ºF) the minimum termination height above roof opening is
________________ feet.
A. 2
B. 6
C. 10
D. 20
edge of a grease filter and an exposed flame burner is ___________.
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
outdoors shall be located a minimum distance of _____________ from
combustible walls and operable openings into buildings which are in the
direction of the exhaust discharge.
A. 10 feet (3037 mm)

B. 20 feet (6309 mm)
C. 30 feet (9144 mm)
D. 40 feet (12618 mm)
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Timed Exam 7 - 13. Fuel gas piping shall not be installed in or through a ducted
supply, return or exhaust, or a clothes chute, chimney or gas vent, dumbwaiter
or elevator shaft. Piping installed _______________ of the point of delivery
shall not extend through any townhouse unit other than the unit served by such
piping.
A. upstream
B. downstream
C. either upstream or downstream
D. none of these
Timed Exam 7 - 14. Positive mechanical ventilation which provides a minimum

of __________ complete air changes per hour shall be installed in limited
spraying spaces. Such system shall meet the requirements of the International
Fire Code for handling flammable vapors. Explosion venting is not required.
A. one
B. two
C. four
D. six
Timed Exam 7 - 15. The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be
______ percent of the floor area being naturally ventilated.
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 10
Timed Exam 7 - 16. Equipment, materials, products or services included in a

list published by an organization acceptable to the code official and concerned
with evaluation of products or services that maintains periodic inspection of
production of listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services
and whose listing states either that the equipment, material, product or service
meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified
purpose.
A. approved
B. tested
C. standard
D. listed
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Timed Exam 7 - 17. A secondary drain or __________________ shall be
required for each cooling or evaporator coil or fuel-fired appliance that produces
condensate, where damage to any building components will occur as a result of
overflow from the equipment drain pan or stoppage in the condensate drain
piping.
A. dryer unit
B. heated collector
C. auxiliary drain pan
D. none of these
Timed Exam 7 - 18. Abandoned inlet openings in chimneys and vents shall be
_____________ by an approved method.
A. labeled
B. closed
C. marked
D. hidden
Timed Exam 7 - 19. For fuel gas piping in concealed locations, where piping
other than black or galvanized steel is installed through holes or notches in
wood studs, joists, rafters or similar members less than
_______________________ from the nearest edge of the member, the pipe
shall be protected by shield plates.

B. 2.25 inches (56 mm)
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 7 - 20. Attics containing appliances shall be provided with an
opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the
largest appliance. The passageway shall not be less than
_______________________________________ wide and not more than 20
feet (6096 mm) in length measured along the center line of the passageway
from the opening to the appliance.
A. 36 inches (1023 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm)

B. 22 inches (559 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm)
C. 30 inches (762 mm) high and 30 inches (762 mm)
D. 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 21. A hole not greater in diameter than 40 percent of the stud
depth is permitted to be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes not greater than
60 percent of the depth of the stud are permitted in nonbearing partitions or in
any wall where each bored stud is ___________, provided not more than two
such successive doubled studs are so bored. In no case shall the edge of the
bored hole be nearer than 0.625 inch (15.9 mm) to the edge of the stud. Bored
holes shall not be located at the same section of stud as a cut or notch.
A. knot free
B. doubled
C. doubled and knot free
Timed Exam 7 - 22. Galvanized steel ducts shall be made tight with lap joints
having a minimum lap of ___________________.
A. 1/2 inch (13 mm)

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
C. 3/4 inch (19 mm)
D. 1-1/4 inch (32 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 23. Ducts and air transfer openings are required to be
protected with a minimum Class II, _______________ smoke damper
complying with the International Building Code.
A. 180ºF
B. 220ºF
C. 250ºF
D. 375ºF
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Timed Exam 7 - 24. The use of gypsum boards to form air shafts (ducts) shall
be limited to return air systems where the air temperatures do not exceed
125ºF (52ºC) and the gypsum board surface temperature is maintained above
the __________________temperature.
A. ambient room temperature

B. outside temperature
C. inside temperature
D. airstream dew-point
Timed Exam 7 - 25. Flanges and lips of load-bearing cold-formed steel framing
members shall not be cut or notched. Holes in webs of load-bearing cold-
formed steel framing members shall be permitted
____________________________ of the framing member and shall not
exceed the dimensional limitations, penetration spacing or minimum hole edge
distance as prescribed by the registered design professional.
A. within the top one half

B. along the centerline of the web
C. within the bottom one half
D. none of these
Timed Exam 7 - 26. Subslab soil exhaust ducts shall be permanently identified
___________________ by means of a tag, stencil or other approved marking.
A. at a minimum of 10 foot intervals

B. every 5 feet
C. on their inner surfaces
D. within each floor level
Timed Exam 7 - 27. The movement of air into and out of a space through
intentionally provided openings, such as windows and doors, or through non
powered ventilators.
A. NATURAL VENTILATION.
B. NATURAL DRAFT SYSTEM
C. POWER DRAFT SYSTEM
D. POWER VENTILATION SYSTEM
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Timed Exam 7 - 28. Type I hoods shall be secured in place by
_______________________.
A. galvanized steel brackets

B. wood, plastic or metal supports
C. metal supports
D. noncombustible supports
Timed Exam 7 - 29. A pipe in a hydronic piping system in which the exterior
temperature exceeds 250°F (121°C) shall have a minimum clearance of
____________ to combustible materials.

B. 1 inch (25 mm)
D. 2.0 inches (50 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 30. A listed ____________________ designed to resist the

passage of _________ shall be provided at each point a duct or air transfer
opening penetrates a smoke barrier wall or a corridor enclosure required to
have smoke and draft control doors in accordance with the International
Building Code. Exceptions ignored.
A. fire damper, fire

B. air damper, air
C. smoke damper, smoke
D. dust damper, dust
Timed Exam 7 - 31. The cutting, notching and boring of holes in structural steel
framing members shall be as prescribed by the
___________________________________.
A. registered design professional

B. owner
C. building official
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 7 - 32. Underground fuel gas piping, where installed below grade
through the outer foundation or basement wall of a building, Gas piping shall
not penetrate building foundation walls ________________.
A. at any point.
B. at any point below grade
C. unless place in a protective pipe sleeve
D. none of these
Timed Exam 7 - 33. Materials, equipment, appliances and devices shall not be
reused unless such elements have been
__________________________________________________.
A. inspected by the building official

B. salvaged from the same building
C. out of operation for less than 1 year
Timed Exam 7 - 34. Duct system penetrations of walls, floors, ceilings and roofs
and air transfer openings in such building components shall be
_____________________ as required by Section 607.
A. protected
B. terminated
C. labeled
D. steel
Timed Exam 7 - 35. Mechanical systems, _________________, and parts

thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition in accordance with the
original design and in a safe and sanitary condition.
A. both existing and new

B. existing before this code
C. which are new under this code
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Timed Exam 7 - 36. Ducts shall be supported with approved hangers at
intervals not exceeding ______________ or by other approved duct support
systems designed in accordance with the International Building Code.
A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

B. 15 feet (4572 mm)
C. 12 feet (3048 mm)
D. 2 feet (608 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 37. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for
aluminum pipe which is installed in a vertical orientation?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 6
Timed Exam 7 - 38. Ducts shall have a minimum slope of 1/8 inch per foot
(10.4 mm/m) to allow drainage to a point provided with ______________.
A. a sewer drain
B. access
C. a vent
D. a trap
A. 0.022 (No. 26 Gage)

B. 0.028 (No. 24 Gage)
C. 0.034 (No. 22 Gage)
D. 0.064 (No. 16 Gage)
Timed Exam 7 - 40. Appliances shall be located so as not to interfere with

proper circulation of ___________________ air.
A. combustion
B. ventilation
C. dilution
D. all of the above
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Timed Exam 7 - 41. The design and operation of the exhaust system shall be
such that flammable contaminants are diluted in noncontaminated air to
maintain concentrations in the exhaust flow below __________ percent of the
contaminant’s lower flammability limit.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 25
D. 35
Timed Exam 7 - 42. On a liquid fuel system the outer ends of vent pipes shall
terminate in a _______________________.
A. inverted J pipe configuration

B. dry location
C. weatherproof vent cap or fitting or be provided with a weatherproof
hood.
D. none of these
Timed Exam 7 - 43. Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of

supply air and return or exhaust air. The amount of supply air shall be
_______________________ to the amount of return and exhaust air. The
system shall not be prohibited from producing negative or positive pressure.
The system to convey ventilation air shall be designed and installed in
accordance with Chapter 6.
B. exactly
C. less than
D. greater than
Timed Exam 7 - 44. Hazardous exhaust systems shall be _______________

other types of exhaust systems.
A. used in conjunction with

B. installed higher than
C. independent of
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 7 - 45. An appliance label on
________________________________ must contain name and trade-mark of
the manufacturer; the model number or equivalent; the electric rating in volts,
ampacity and phase; Btu/h (W) output rating; individual marking for each
electrical component in amperes or watts, volts and phase; required clearances
from combustibles; and a seal indicating approval of the appliance by an
approved agency.
A. Electrical equipment and appliances

B. Absorption units:
C. Fuel-burning units:
D. Electric comfort heating appliances:
Timed Exam 7 - 46. Exceptions ignored, materials within plenums shall be

noncombustible or shall have a flame spread index of not more than
__________ and a smoke-developed index of not more than __________ when
tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
A. 25, 50
B. 75, 150
C. 35, 100
D. 10, 25
Timed Exam 7 - 47. Where two or more connectors enter a common vent or
chimney, the smaller connector shall enter at the ______________ level
consistent with available headroom or clearance to combustible material.
A. highest
B. lowest
C. same
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 7 - 48. Gas piping other than CSST shall be considered to be
bonded where it is connected to ______________________________.
A. appliances that are connected to the equipment grounding conductor

of the circuit supplying that appliance
B. connected to gas piping that is buried or below grade
C. the copper plumbing system of the building
Timed Exam 7 - 49. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple
single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than
_______________________ stories high with separate means of egress and
their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four
E. None of the above
Timed Exam 7 - 50. Makeup air shall be supplied during the operation of
commercial kitchen exhaust systems that are provided for commercial cooking
appliances. The amount of makeup air supplied shall be
______________________ to the amount of exhaust air.
B. exactly equal
C. less than
D. greater than
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Timed Exam 8 - 1. Ducts and air transfer openings constructed of approved
materials, in accordance with Section 603, that penetrate the ceiling membrane
of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly shall be protected
with which of the following:
A. A shaft enclosure in accordance with Sections 707 of the International

Building Code.
B. A listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a
duct penetrates the ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling
assembly.
C. A listed ceiling radiation damper installed at the ceiling line where a
diffuser with no duct attached penetrates the ceiling of a fire-resistance-rated
floor/ceiling or roof/ceiling assembly.
D. one of the above
Timed Exam 8 - 2. Flexible air connectors shall not pass through any
________________.
A. wall
B. floor
C. ceiling
D. wall, floor or ceiling
Timed Exam 8 - 3. Boilers shall be mounted on floors of

______________________ construction, unless listed for mounting on
combustible flooring.
A. noncombustible
B. concrete
C. firebrick
D. asbestos
Timed Exam 8 - 4. Compartments housing piping, pumps, air eliminators,

water separators, hose reels and similar equipment used in aircraft fueling and
defueling operations shall be adequately ventilated
___________________________.
A. at floor level
B. within the floor itself.
C. at ceiling level
D. both A and B
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Timed Exam 8 - 5. Each above-ground portion of a gas piping system other
than corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) that is likely to become energized
shall be electrically continuous and bonded to an
____________________________________.
A. the earth through buried gas piping

B. the building electrical system through a separate grounding conductor
C. the nearest grounding system ground rod
D. an effective ground-fault current path
Timed Exam 8 - 6. Type II hoods shall be constructed of steel not less than
______________________________ in thickness, stainless steel not less than
0.024 inch (0.61 mm) (No. 24 Gage) in thickness, copper sheets weighing not
less than 24 ounces per square foot (7.3 kg/m2), or of other approved material
and gage.
A. 0.0296 inch (0.76 mm) (No. 22 Gage)

B. 0.060 inch (0.152 mm) (No. 10 Gage)
C. 0.042 inch (0.98 mm) (No. 18 Gage)
D. any of these
Timed Exam 8 - 7. Cleanouts located on horizontal sections of grease ducts

shall be spaced not more than ___________________ apart.
A. 5 feet (517 mm)

B. 10 feet (3048 mm)
C. 20 feet (6096 mm)
D. 30 feet (9144 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 8. A rectangular duct 16" x 24" diameter is utilized to convey

non-abrasive hazardous exhaust what is the minimum nominal thickness of the
galvanized metal wall.

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Timed Exam 8 - 9. R-290 Refrigerant has what refrigerant classification.
A. A1
B. A2
C. A3
D. B3
Timed Exam 8 - 10. The approval and installation of fuel gas distribution piping
and equipment, fuel gas-fired appliances and fuel gas-fired appliance venting
systems shall be in accordance with the ____________________________.
A. International Fire Conservation Code

B. International Energy Conservation Code
C. International Gas Code
Timed Exam 8 - 11. Installations exhausting more than 200 cfm (0.09m3/s)
shall be provided with ___________________.
A. a backdraft damper
B. a lint filter at termination
C. a vertical termination cap
D. makeup air
Timed Exam 8 - 12. Ventilation shall be provided in an approved manner in

battery-charging areas for powered industrial trucks and equipment to prevent a
dangerous accumulation of _____________________.
A. pressure
B. dust
C. heat
D. flammable gases
Timed Exam 8 - 13. In a liquid fuel system all vent caps shall have a minimum
free open area equal to the cross-sectional area of the vent pipe and shall not
employ screens finer than __________ mesh.
A. No. 2
B. No. 8
C. No. 4
D. No. 10
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Timed Exam 8 - 14. Energy recovery ventilation systems shall not be used in
the following system(s):
A. Hazardous exhaust systems covered in Section 510.

B. Dust, stock and refuse systems that convey explosive or flammable
vapors, fumes or dust.
C. Smoke control systems covered in Section 513.
D. Commercial kitchen exhaust systems serving Type I and Type II
hoods and clothes dryer exhaust systems covered in Section 504.
E. any and all of the above
Timed Exam 8 - 15. Used refrigerants shall not be reused in

______________________________ unless tested and found to meet the
purity requirements of ARI 700. Contaminated refrigerants shall not be used
unless reclaimed and found to meet the purity requirements of ARI 700.
A. a different owner’s equipment or appliances

B. the same equipment location
C. a different equipment location
D. none of these
Timed Exam 8 - 16. A passageway within a chimney or vent through which

gaseous combustion products pass.
A. smoke stack
B. stack
C. conduit
D. flue
Timed Exam 8 - 17. Supply, return, exhaust, relief and ventilation air plenums
shall be limited to uninhabited crawl spaces, areas above a ceiling or below the
floor, attic spaces and mechanical equipment rooms. Plenums shall be limited
to _____________.
A. one fire area

B. two fire areas
C. one per building
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 8 - 18. Every steam boiler shall be equipped with a quick-opening
__________ valve. The valve shall be installed in the opening provided on the
boiler.
A. check
B. anti-siphon
C. blowoff
D. none of these
Timed Exam 8 - 19. Where domestic range hoods and domestic appliances
equipped with downdraft exhaust are located within dwelling units, such hoods
and appliances shall discharge to the outdoors through sheet metal ducts
constructed of
_______________________________________________________.
Exceptions ignored.
A. galvanized steel
B. stainless steel
C. copper
D. aluminum
E. any of the above
Timed Exam 8 - 20. Air removed from an approved conditioned space or

location and re-circulated or exhausted.
A. COMBUSTION AIR
B. DRAFT AIR
C. RECYCLED AIR
D. RETURN AIR
edge of a grease filter and exposed charcoal and charbroil type cooking
elements is ___________.
A. 0.5
B. 2
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
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Timed Exam 8 - 22. Ducts utilized to convey hazardous exhaust shall be
constructed of approved ________________________.
A. G90 galvanized sheet steel

B. copper sheet metal
C. stainless steel pipe
D. none of these
Timed Exam 8 - 23. ____________ appliances shall be provided with

combustion air in accordance with NFPA 31.
A. Oil-fired
B. Gas-fired
C. Wood-fired
D. Electrical
Timed Exam 8 - 24. Exhaust outlets located within the hood shall be located so
as to optimize the capture of particulate matter. Each outlet shall serve not
more than a ____________________ section of hood.
A. 6-foot (1829 mm)

B. 12-foot (3658 mm)
C. 8-foot (2439 mm)
D. 4-foot (1220 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 25. Underground fuel gas piping systems shall be installed a
minimum depth of _______________ below grade, except for individual outside
appliances. Individual lines to outside lights, grills or other appliances shall be
installed a minimum of _______________ below finished grade, provided that
such installation is approved and is installed in locations not susceptible to
physical damage.

D. none of these
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Timed Exam 8 - 26. Air distribution systems that are part of a smoke control
system shall switch to the ___________________ upon activation of a
detector.
A. emergency exhaust mode

B. smoke control mode
C. climate suppression mode
D. reverse air flow mode
Timed Exam 8 - 27. Appliances located in public garages, motor fueling

dispensing facilities, repair garages or other areas frequented by motor
vehicles, shall be installed a minimum of _______________________ above
the floor. Where motor vehicles are capable of passing under an appliance, the
appliance shall be installed at the clearances required by the appliance
manufacturer and not less than 1 foot (305 mm) higher than the tallest vehicle
garage door opening. Exceptions ignored.
A. 8 feet (2438 mm)

B. 6 feet (1829 mm)
C. 2 feet (610 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 28. In the One-permanent-opening method of providing for

combustion air for a gas fired appliance, one permanent opening, commencing
within _____________ of the top of the enclosure, shall be provided.

D. 24 (610 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 29. Exhaust ducts for domestic clothes dryers shall be
constructed of metal and shall have a smooth interior finish. The exhaust duct
shall be a minimum nominal size of ____________________________. The
entire exhaust system shall be supported and secured in place.
A. 3 inches (77 mm) in diameter

B. 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter
C. 5 inches (128 mm) in diameter
D. 6 inches (153 mm) in diameter
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Timed Exam 8 - 30. An inside tank provided with fill and vent pipes shall be
provided with a device to indicate ______________ at the fill point when the oil
in the tank has reached a predetermined safe level.
A. visually
B. audibly
C. either visually or audibly
D. the dip stick level
Timed Exam 8 - 31. Air exhaust and intake openings that terminate outdoors
shall be protected with corrosion- resistant screens, louvers or grilles. For
intake openings in commercial building the screen must not be less than
___________ nor more than ___________.
D. Not less than 1/4 inch and not more than 1 inch
Timed Exam 8 - 32. __________________ exhaust shall be provided for

operations involving the application of flammable finishes.
A. Natural
B. Gravity
C. Convection
D. Mechanical
Timed Exam 8 - 33. Subslab soil exhaust system duct shall have a minimum
slope of ___________ unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1-percent slope).
A. one-eighth
B. one-quarter
C. one-half
D. one
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Timed Exam 8 - 34. A round duct 8" in diameter is utilized to convey abrasive
metal wall.

Timed Exam 8 - 35. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with

the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not
conform to the requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for
alternative materials or methods, the code official shall have the authority to
_____________ .
A. remove said equipment

B. condemn the property
C. require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to
the jurisdiction
D. revoke the mechanical permit
Timed Exam 8 - 36. A safety or explosion relief vent shall be provided on all
systems that convey _____________ refuse or stock of an explosive nature, in
accordance with the requirements of the International Building Code.
A. gaseous
B. fine dust
C. liquid
D. combustible
Timed Exam 8 - 37. Where a total-coverage smoke detector system is provided

within areas served by an HVAC system, smoke dampers shall be permitted to
be controlled by the smoke detection system.
A. True
B. False
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Timed Exam 8 - 38. Condensate discharge from all cooling coils and
evaporators shall be carried by waste and drain lines which size shall be not
less than ______________ internal diameter and shall not decrease in size
from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate disposal.
A. 1/4-inch (7 mm)
B. 1/2-inch (13 mm)
C. 3/4-inch (19 mm)
D. 1-inch (25 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 39. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for ABS
pipe which is installed in a horizontal orientation?
A. 10
B. 5
C. 4
D. 8
Timed Exam 8 - 40. What is the maximum pipe support spacing in feet for steel
pipe which is installed in a horizontal orientation?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 12
Timed Exam 8 - 41. Vented wall furnaces shall be located so that a door cannot
swing within ______________________ of an air inlet or air outlet of such
furnace measured at right angles to the opening. Doorstops or door closers
shall not be installed to obtain this clearance.

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Timed Exam 8 - 42. Where ducts used for cooling are externally insulated, the
insulation shall be covered with a ______________ having a maximum
permeance of 0.05 perm or aluminum foil having a minimum thickness of 2 mils
.
A. thermal foil reflective surface

B. radiant barrier
C. gas permeable membrane
D. vapor retarder
Timed Exam 8 - 43. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, the
actuating detector shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity
___________________ at the point where it is installed.
A. anticipated
B. measured
C. monitored
D. labeled
Timed Exam 8 - 44. The purpose of this code is to provide

____________________ standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property
and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction,
installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of
mechanical systems.
A. maximum
B. acceptable
C. minimum
D. logical
Timed Exam 8 - 45. Solar equipment exposed to vehicular traffic shall be

installed not less than _______________ above the finished floor. Exception:
This section shall not apply where the equipment is protected from motor
vehicle impact.
A. 3 feet (915 mm)

B. 10 feet (3040 mm)
C. 6 feet (1829 mm)
D. 2 feet (610 mm)
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Timed Exam 8 - 46. The maximum length of a clothes dryer exhaust duct shall
not exceed ___________________________ from the dryer location to the
outlet terminal.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)

B. 15 feet (5472 mm)
C. 25 feet (7620 mm)
D. 35 feet (10668 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 47. The inside lower edge of canopy-type Type I and II
commercial hoods shall overhang or extend a horizontal distance of not less
than beyond the edge of the top horizontal surface of the appliance on all open
sides.
A. 3 inches (76 mm)

Timed Exam 8 - 48. Flexible air connectors shall be limited in length to

__________________.
A. 10 feet (3048 mm)

B. 21 feet (6400 mm)
C. 14 feet (4267 mm)
D. 30 feet (9150 mm)
Timed Exam 8 - 49. Dryer exhaust ducts for clothes dryers shall terminate on
the outside of the building and shall be equipped with a
____________________________.
A. screen with not less than 1/4 inch mesh

B. backdraft damper and screen
C. backdraft damper
D. none of these
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Timed Exam 8 - 50. Ducts that exhaust clothes dryers shall not penetrate or be
located within any _____________________________________________
required by the International Building Code to be fire-resistance rated, unless
such duct is constructed of galvanized steel or aluminum of the thickness
specified in Section 603.4 and the fire-resistance rating is maintained in
accordance with the International Building Code.
A. draftstopping
B. fireblocking
C. wall
D. floor/ceiling
E. all of the above
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Section 1 Practice Answers Reference
1. C 22 inches (559 mm) 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures, 1.1
2. D the thickness required by the 1204.2 Required thickness.
International Energy Conservation
Code
3. A designated agent 102.3 Maintenance.
4. A one-fourth [B] 302.3.1 Joist notching.
5. C Combustion air SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
6. D combustion, ventilation and dilution [IFGC] 304.1 General.
7. B 5 feet (1524 mm) 802.6 Minimum vent heights.
8. A 3 feet (610 mm) 401.4 Intake opening location. 3
9. B 8 [B] 402.3 Adjoining spaces.
10. A 2 inches (51 mm) 603.8 Underground ducts.
11. B 6 inches (152 mm) 304.10 Clearances from grade.
12. B 12 inches (305 mm) 909.3 Door swing.
13. B addition [IFGC] 304.9.3 Combined combustion
air and ventilation air system.
14. D 40 [B] 302.3.2 Stud cutting and notching.
15. D within each floor level 512.5 Identification.
16. E B and C 602.3 Stud cavity and joist space
plenums.
17. C 100 psi, for 30 minutes 1208.1.1 Ground source heat pump
loop systems.
18. A one 1307.2 Appliance shutoff.
19. A Yes, Table 504.2(1) is used in the IFGC APPENDIX B, Examples Using
case of an all Type B vent system. Single Appliance Venting Tables
However, since there is no entry in Example 3: Interpolating between
Table G2428.2(1) for a height of 12 table values.
feet, interpolation must be used.
20. D Electric comfort heating appliances: 301.9 Label information
21. B 12 inches (305 mm) [IFGC] 304.6.2 One-permanent-
opening method.
22. A 0.0296 inch (0.76 mm) (No. 22 507.5 Type II hood materials.
Gage)
23. C either side 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
2.
24. B 4 inches (102 mm) 603.14 Location.
25. C Flexible 607.7 Flexible ducts and air
connectors.
26. A shall not be cut or notched, 1.5 [B] 302.5.3 Cutting, notching and
inches (38 mm) in width or 4 inches boring holes in nonstructural cold-
(102 mm) in length formed steel wall framing.
27. C fan shutdown 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
1.
28. C walkways 501.3.1.1 Exhaust discharge.
29. B 1 inch (31 mm) 510.8.1 Duct joints.
30. A anodeless riser Section 202 (IFGC) General
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Definitions
31. B 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not be less 307.2.3 Auxiliary and secondary drain
than 3 inches (76 mm) systems, 1.
32. A 81 IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE 40
METALLIC PIPE
33. D wall, floor or ceiling 603.6.2.2 Connector penetration
limitations.
34. B smoke detection system installed in 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
the corridor 4.
35. C 4 TABLE 305.4 PIPING SUPPORT
SPACING
36. A 6 inches (152 mm) 512.4 Termination.
37. C permanently 101.2 Scope.
38. E Oxygen, air, combustible gases and 1108.2 Test gases.
mixtures containing such gases
39. A True 103.4 Liability.
40. D 10 IFGC Table 415.1 Support Of Piping
41. E All of the above: altitude, elevation, [F] 513.4.1 Stack effect.
weather history and interior
temperatures
42. A 6 feet (1829 mm) 304.7 Private garages.
43. B 10 feet (3048 mm) 804.3.3 Termination.
44. B 12 inches (305 mm), 12 inches (305 [IFGC] 304.5.3.1 Combining spaces
mm) on the same story.
45. C 250ºF 603.5 Nonmetallic ducts.
46. C shutoff 1307.1 Building shutoff.
47. B Class II Liquid SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
48. D Not less than 1/4 inch and not more Table 401.5 Opening sizes in louvers,
than 1 inch grilles and screens protecting outdoor
exhaust and air intake openings.
49. C 6.6 pounds (3 kg) 1107.8 Stop valves.
50. D none of the above: reconditioned, 105.5 Material, equipment and
tested and placed in good and appliance reuse.
proper working condition and
approved
51. D low-water cutoff control 1007.1 General.
52. D 10 feet (3048 mm) 512.4 Termination.
53. D 2-hour fire-resistance-rated 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures. 1.4.
construction
54. C 18 inches (457 mm) 304.3 Elevation of ignition source.
55. A A1 [F] Table 1103.1 Refrigerant
Classification, Amount
56. E none of these Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
57. A Not less than 1/4 inch and not more Table 401.5 Opening sizes in louvers,
than 1/2 inch grilles and screens protecting outdoor
exhaust and air intake openings.
58. A This shall not prevent the installation 801.17 Space around lining.
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of a separate flue lining in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions and this
code.
59. D 6 inch Appliance Venting Tables Example 1:
Single Draft-Hood-Equipped
122,000 (0.90) = 110,000 for 5-inch Appliance. IFGC Table 504.2(2) Type
vent, This is greater than the B Double-Wall Gas Vent
required 120,000. Therefore, use a
6-inch vent and connector where
three elbows are used.
60. B wet pipe 602.2.1.2 Fire sprinkler piping.
61. D flammable gases [F] 502.3 Battery-charging areas for
powered industrial trucks and
equipment.
62. B LOW-PRESSURE HOT-WATER- SECTION 202 GENERAL
HEATING BOILER DEFINITIONS
63. A 0.5 Table 507.11 Minimum Distance
Between The Lowest Edge Of A
Grease Filter And The Cooking
Surface Or The Heating Surface
64. A protected by approved barriers 603.15 Mechanical protection.
65. B 18 square feet (1.67 m2) [F] 502.7.3.5 Independent ducts.
Exceptions 1.
66. D ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183 312.1 Load calculations.
67. D an effective ground-fault current path IFGC 310.1 Pipe and tubing other
than CSST
68. D noncombustible supports 507.6 Supports.
69. A the total floor area being naturally [B] 402.3 Adjoining spaces.
ventilated
70. D any of the above 607.6.3 Nonfire-resistance-rated floor
assemblies.
71. B 1 Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
72. D 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage) Table 510.8 Minimum Duct Thickness
73. C smoke detectors 606.2.2 Common supply and return
air systems.
74. A RECIRCULATED AIR. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
75. A True [F] 502.7.3.2 Recirculation.
76. A 1.5 inches (38 mm) 305.5 Protection against physical
damage.
77. B 1 inch (25 mm) 1206.5 Clearance to combustibles.
78. D conspicuous point, higher 307.2.3 Auxiliary and secondary drain
systems, 2
79. B the plumbing drainage system 1206.2 System drain down.
80. A 4 feet (1219 mm) 507.12 Canopy size and location.
81. B 12 inches (305 mm), 8 inches (203 IFGC 404.12 Minimum burial depth. &
mm) 404.10.1
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82. A air distribution system 606.4 Controls operation.
83. C expert opinion 104.3 Inspections.
84. B Water Heater Vent Connector IFGC Examples Using Single
Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Vent Appliance Venting Tables APPENDIX
Connector Diameter: 4 inch, The B, Example 5b: Table 504.3(4)
Masonry Chimney is an acceptable Common venting a draft-hood-
installation. equipped water heater with a fan-
assisted furnace into a Type B vent.
See solution.
85. A 200-pound , 2-inch-diameter 603.18.1 Floor registers.
86. C 1.5 inches (38 mm) IFGC 404.7 Protection against
physical damage.
87. B fire dampers 607.5.2 Fire barriers.
88. C high-temperature cement 803.10.3 Connection.
89. C VENT DAMPER DEVICE, SECTION 202 GENERAL
AUTOMATIC DEFINITIONS
90. A 10 feet (3048 mm), 3 feet (914 mm) 918.6 Prohibited sources. 1
91. A supply, return, exhaust, relief or [B] 601.2 Air movement in egress
ventilation elements.
92. B 2 Table 507.11 Minimum Distance
93. A True 510.6.3 Wall assemblies.
94. B before 107.2 Required inspections and
testing.
95. B relief 1006.2 Safety relief valves for hot
water boilers.
96. A G90 galvanized sheet steel 510.8 Duct construction.
97. A 5 Table 403.3 MINIMUM
VENTILATION RATES
98. A a different owner’s equipment or 1102.2.2.3 Reclaimed refrigerants.
appliances
99. D pressure gauge and a temperature 1010.1 Hot water boiler gauges.
gauge, or a combination pressure
and temperature gauge
100. B False 303.5 Indoor locations.
101. B fire dampers 607.5.1 Fire walls.
102. D combustible 511.1.5 Explosion relief vents.
VENTILATION RATES
104. B 11/2 times, 3 psig IFGC 406.4.1 Test pressure.
105. C fire-resistance- rated shaft 510.6.2 Floors.
constructed
106. C degrade or corrode 1206.6 Contact with building material.
107. A 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
3.
108. B downstream of 1307.3 Pump relief valve.
109. A sparks 511.1.4 Spark protection.
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110. D International Fuel Gas Code 301.6 Fuel gas appliances and
equipment.
111. A 0.064 (No. 16 gage) Table 803.9(2) Minimum Chimney
Connector Thickness For Medium-
And High-Heat Appliances
112. D unsafe 102.4 Additions, alterations or repairs.
113. C brazed joint SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
114. D independent 510.4 Independent system.
115. A approximately equal 508.1 Makeup air.
116. C steel, stainless steel 507.4 Type I materials.
117. A conditions of the listing and the 304.2 Conflicts.
manufacturer’s installation
instructions
118. C -20°F 1107.5.1 Steel pipe.
119. E any of these 918.6 Prohibited sources.
120. A combustion air [IFGC] 304.3 Draft hood regulator
location.
121. B 0.028 (No. 24 gage) Table 803.9(2) Minimum Chimney
122. A permanently open position [F] 513.7 Airflow design method.
123. A top 1305.4 Return piping.
124. C Mechanical 403.1 Ventilation system.
125. C thermal barrier 602.2.1.5.1 Separation required.
126. D 2 inches (51 mm) [B] 302.3.1 Joist notching.
127. A 1/2 hour for each 500 cubic feet IFGC 406.4.2 Test duration.
128. A access to the piping with a minimum IFGC 404.8 Piping in solid floors.
amount of damage to the building
129. A quality, strength, effectiveness, fire 105.2 Alternative materials, methods,
resistance, durability and safety. equipment and appliances.
130. A 30 1101.8 Change in refrigerant type.
131. D fire [F] 513.4.4 HVAC systems.
132. B along the centerline of the web [B] 302.5.1 Cutting, notching and
boring holes in structural steel
framing.
133. D one of the above 607.6.2 Membrane penetrations.
134. A True 603.6.1.1 Duct length.
135. A low-pressure 1205.2 Reduced pressure.
136. E not allowed [B] 303.8 Elevator shafts.
137. D 18 Table 803.10.6 Connector
Clearances To Combustibles
138. C No. 4 1305.7 Vent piping.
139. E Any of the above IFGC (402.2) Maximum gas demand.
140. D 134 IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE 40
METALLIC PIPE
141. A explosion pressure 511.1.5.1 Screens.
142. A True 504.4 Exhaust installation.
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143. C an automatic pump 1306.1 Level indication.
144. C 6 feet (1829 mm) 1402.2 Protection of equipment.
145. B brazed 1107.5.4 Copper tubing joints.
146. C Three 101.2 Scope. Exception
147. D 75, 450 602.2.1.5 Foam plastic insulation.
148. C 1.5 inches (38 mm) 1107.5.1 Steel pipe.
149. D altitude 301.12 Fuel types.
150. E none of the above (or more) IFGC 402.4 Sizing tables and
equations. 2.
151. B 24 inches (610 mm), 30 inches (762 306.3 Appliances in attics.
mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm)
152. C dilution air Section 202 (IFGC) General
Definitions
153. D condensing unit SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
154. A open flames 1105.5 Fuel-burning appliances.
155. A protected openings [F] 513.5 Smoke barrier construction.
156. D 35,000 BTU/H IFGC ( TABLE 402.2)
APPROXIMATE GAS INPUT FOR
TYPICAL APPLIANCES
157. A wind [F] 513.4.3 Wind effect.
158. A approximately equal 403.1 Ventilation system.
159. C even distribution 605.3 Airflow over the filter.
160. A appliances that are connected to the [IFGC] 310.1 Pipe and tubing other
equipment grounding conductor of than CSST.
the circuit supplying that appliance.
161. D re-inspected 102.3 Maintenance.
162. A permanent 301.9 Label information
163. D 12 TABLE 305.4 PIPING SUPPORT
SPACING
164. B access 603.8.1 Slope.
165. C both sides 1205.1.4 Pressure-reducing valves.
166. A SOURCE CAPTURE SYSTEM SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
167. C Ground-source heat pump loop 107.2 Required inspections and
systems tested in accordance with testing.
Section 1208.1.1
168. C Direct-Vent Appliances Section 201 (IFGC) General
Definitions
169. B downstream IFGC 404.3 Prohibited locations.
170. A continuously 502.13 Public garages.
171. A 6 inches (152 mm) 306.1.1 Central furnaces.
172. B smoke control mode 606.4 Controls operation.
173. B doubled [B] 302.3.3 Bored holes.
174. C require tests as evidence of 105.3 Required testing.
compliance to be made at no
expense to the jurisdiction
175. C cleanout 504.3 Cleanout.
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176. C automatic-closing [F] 513.5.2 Opening protection.
177. A Oil-fired 701.1 Combustion Air Scope.
178. A 5 feet 602.2.1.1 Wiring.
179. D all of the above 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures.
180. C provided that the installation 505.1 Domestic systems. Exceptions
complies certain requirements 2
181. A NFPA 70 301.10 Electrical.
182. B 10 feet (3048 mm) 401.4 Intake opening location. 2.
183. D Permit Holder 107.2 Required inspections and
testing.
184. D SMOKE DAMPER. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
185. B 18 inches (457 mm) 1004.3 Working clearance.
186. B False 512.3 Grade
187. E brazed, mechanical, soldered, 1203.7 Copper or copper-alloy pipe.
threaded or welded joints
188. B 20 minutes or 1.5 times the [F] 513.4.6 Duration of operation.
calculated egress time
189. D airstream dew-point 603.5.1 Gypsum ducts.
190. B evaporative coolers 602.2 Construction.
191. B Table 504.2(2) refers to the use of IFGC APPENDIX B, Examples Using
single-wall metal vent Single Appliance Venting Tables
Example 2: Single fan-assisted
connectors with Type B vent. The appliance.
80,000 Btu per hour fan-assisted
appliance is outside this range, so
the conclusion is that a single-wall
metal vent connector cannot be used
to vent this appliance using 10 feet
of lateral for the connector.
192. D manufacturer’s instructions 301.12 Fuel types.
193. B approved smoke control system 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke barriers,
Exceptions 1.
194. D Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, Toilet 303.3 Prohibited locations.
rooms, Storage closets, Surgical
rooms
195. A one fire area 602.1 General.
196. A 125ºF 602.2 Construction.
197. A 3 feet (914 mm) 804.3.4 Horizontal terminations.
198. A noncombustible 1004.5 Floors.
199. C Common 801.19 Multistory prohibited.
200. C limit control SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
201. C preserve the original approval or 301.14 Repair.
listing
202. C the code edition under which they 102.3 Maintenance.
were installed
203. C manual [F] 502.6.1 Type II systems.
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204. A approved mechanical smoke control 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures. 4
system
205. D explosion control [F] 310.1 Required.
206. A prior to 107.2 Required inspections and
testing.
207. A Portable heating appliances 106.2 Permits not required.
208. E all of the above 926.1 Installation.
209. B SUPPLY AIR SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
210. D sealed 603.8.2 Sealing.
211. E any of the above 306.1 Access for maintenance and
replacement.
212. D six [F] 502.7.2 Limited spraying spaces.
213. D International Fuel Gas Code 101.2 Scope.
214. E any and all of the above 514.2 Prohibited applications.
215. C A3 [F] Table 1103.1 Refrigerant
216. B 250ºF (232ºC) 607.3.2.2 Smoke damper ratings.
217. D 6 inch, Table 504.3(2) should be IFGC APPENDIX B, Examples Using
used to size single-wall metal vent Single Appliance Venting Tables
connectors attached to Type B Example 4: Common venting two
vertical vents draft-hood-equipped appliances. See
solution.
218. E none of these [B] 601.2.1 Corridor ceiling.
219. B 25, 50 510.8 Duct construction.
220. C 1.5" IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE 40
METALLIC PIPE
221. A minimum [F] 513.5.1 Leakage area.
222. C weatherproof vent cap or fitting or be 1305.7 Vent piping.
provided with a weatherproof hood
223. B False [IFGC] 101.2.4 Systems and
equipment outside the scope. 9.
224. B 20 Table 511.2 Construction, Clearance
And Termination Requirements For
Single-Wall Metal Chimneys
225. D Either A or B 607.6.2.1 Ceiling radiation dampers.
226. A restrictive 102.1 General.
227. A 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage) Table 510.8 Minimum Duct Thickness
228. A fire-resistance- rated assembly 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures. 1.2.
229. A registered design professional [B] 302.5.1 Cutting, notching and
boring holes in structural steel
framing.
230. E service, maintenance, repair or 514.3 Access.
replacement
231. A 0.022 (No. 26 Gage) Table 803.9(1) Minimum Chimney
Connector Thickness For Low-Heat
Appliances
232. C 15 feet (4572 mm), 20 feet (6096 1105.7 Termination of relief devices.
mm)
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233. C 12 inches (305 mm) 303.7 Pit locations.
234. A NATURAL VENTILATION. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
235. B 322 IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE 40
METALLIC PIPE
236. D makeup air SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
237. C damper SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
238. D exterior 511.1.1 Collectors and separators.
239. C Water Heater Vent Connector IFGC Examples Using Single
Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Vent Appliance Venting Tables APPENDIX
Connector Diameter: 4 inch, B, Example 5a: Table 504.3(2)
Common Vent Diameter: 5 inch Common venting a draft-hood-
equipped water heater with a fan-
assisted furnace into a Type B vent.
See solution.
240. A 8 feet (2438 mm) 304.6 Public garages
241. A 50,000 BTU/H IFGC ( TABLE 402.2)
APPROXIMATE GAS INPUT FOR
TYPICAL APPLIANCES
242. B 6 feet (1829 mm) IFGC 409.5.1 Located within same
room.
243. B exposed 604.2 Surface temperature.
244. C 30 feet (9144 mm) 501.3.1 Location of exhaust outlets.
245. A 140ºF 1002.2.2 Temperature limitation.
VENTILATION RATES
247. D 0.064 (No. 16 Gage) Table 803.9(1) Minimum Chimney
Appliances
248. C plenum 602.1 General.
249. C 12-foot (3658 mm) 507.15 Exhaust outlets.
250. D RETURN AIR. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
251. A one-story buildings [F] 311.1 Required.
252. B Absorption System SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
253. D flue SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
254. B listed 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
255. D A and B, ducts or plenums 601.4 Contamination prevention.
256. B False 307.2.4 Traps.
257. A constructed of steel 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke barriers, 2.
258. B False 101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the
appendices shall not apply unless
specifically adopted.
259. A duct SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
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260. C supply and return 1205.1.1 Heat exchangers.
261. B negative [F] 502.8.2 Gas rooms, exhausted
enclosures and gas cabinets.
262. B pressure classification 603.3 Duct classification.
263. A one-eighth 512.3 Grade
264. D makeup air 504.5 Makeup air.
265. A 25, 50 602.2.1 Materials within plenums.
266. A 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) [IFGC] 304.10 Louvers and grilles.
267. C 14 feet (4267 mm) 603.6.2.1 Connector length.
268. B midpoint 1010.2.1 Water-gauge glass.
269. A No. 26 802.8 Insulation shield.
270. C street, alley or other areas so as to 307.2.1 Condensate disposal.
cause a nuisance.
271. B access for cleaning 507.8 Cleaning and grease gutters.
272. B exterior 603.12 Condensation.
273. A NFPA 69 510.8.3 Explosion relief.
274. E firebox of a boiler, furnace, dutch 511.1.2 Discharge pipe.
oven, refuse burner, incinerator or
other appliance
275. C either visually or audibly 1306.3 Inside tanks.
276. C 25 510.3 Design and operation.
277. C manufacturer’s installation 701.1 Combustion Air Scope.
instructions
A
278. A top 1305.3 Supply piping.
279. B 12 inches (305 mm) or less 308.7 Solid fuel-burning appliances.
280. A the degree of probability that 1103.3 System classification.
refrigerant leaked from a failed
connection, seal, or component
could enter an occupied area
281. D 30 inches (762 mm) high and 22 306.3 Appliances in attics.
inches (559 mm)
282. C 3.5 Table 507.11 Minimum Distance
283. B fireblocking, draftstopping or any 504.2 Exhaust penetrations.
wall, floor/ceiling or other assembly
284. A in its final installed condition [F] 513.3 Special inspection and test
requirements.
285. B potable water-heating capacity 1002.2.1 Sizing.
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B
286. C smoke damper, smoke 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke barriers.
287. D 6 Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
288. B 6 inches (152 mm) 507.12 Canopy size and location.
289. D positive flow 801.4 Positive flow.
290. C not be permitted 1306.3 Inside tanks.
291. C 250ºF 603.6.3 Air temperature.
VENTILATION RATES
293. B 6 feet (1829 mm) 1107.3 Pipe enclosures.
294. B 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter 504.6 Domestic clothes dryer ducts.
295. A highest 803.7 Connectors serving two or
more appliances.
296. A 1 cfm/ft2 [F] 502.12 Organic coating
processes.
297. A True 309.1 Grounding.
298. A 10 TABLE 305.4 PIPING SUPPORT
SPACING
299. B 2 feet (610 mm) 1305.7 Vent piping.
300. D water-gauge glass and a pressure 1010.2 Steam boiler gauges.
gauge
301. B 4 [B] 402.2 Ventilation area required.
302. B 2 feet (610 mm) 1305.6 Fill piping.
303. 0 anticipated 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
1.
304. C combustion chamber 601.1 Scope. Exception
305. C the larger of A or B 1105.6.3.1 Quantity—normal
ventilation.
306. B Combustion Air Section 202 (IFGC) General
Definitions
307. A new 102.4 Additions, alterations or repairs.
308. D listed for such installation 920.3 Ductwork.
309. C 75 803.10.2 Length.
310. D 35 feet (10668 mm) 504.6.4.1 Specified length.
311. B 5 feet (1524 mm) 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
1.
312. B independent of 1107.8.2 Copper tubing.
313. A 1 [F] 502.6.1 Type II systems.
314. A 10 feet (3048 mm) 501.3.1 Location of exhaust outlets.
315. D total required volume [IFGC] 304.5 Indoor combustion air.
316. C 3 feet (914 mm) 507.14 Noncanopy size and location.
317. B mechanically 1105.6 Ventilation.
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318. D a conduit of wrought iron, plastic IFGC 404.14 Piping underground
pipe, or steel pipe or other approved beneath buildings.
conduit material
319. C 15 TABLE 305.4 PIPING SUPPORT
SPACING
320. D 12 inches (305 mm) 306.1.1 Central furnaces.
321. C classified 603.3 Duct classification.
322. B discharge line 1307.4 Fuel-oil heater relief valve.
323. C rational analysis [F] 513.4 Analysis.
324. A 100 507.13.5 Dishwashing appliances.
325. D 30 feet (9144 mm) 511.1.1 Collectors and separators.
326. C five IFGC 406.4 Test pressure
measurement.
327. B restraint 301.13 Vibration isolation.
328. A notices or orders 104.6 Notices and orders.
329. D combustion air [IFGC] 305.3.1 Installation in
residential garages.
330. A provisions shall be made 507.3 Fuel-burning appliances.
331. C galvanized steel, stainless steel, 505.1 Domestic systems.
aluminum or copper
332. B 0.028 (No. 24 Gage) Table 803.9(1) Minimum Chimney
Appliances
333. C or a fire damper and a smoke 607.5 Where required
damper shall be required
334. B above 1301.4 Fuel tanks, piping and valves.
335. D International Plumbing Code 1002.3 Supplemental water-heating
devices.
336. A protected 603.7 Rigid duct penetrations.
338. B 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 80 306.2 Appliances in rooms.
inches (2032 mm) high
339. E any of the above 104.4Right of entry.
340. A 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage) Table 510.8 Minimum Duct Thickness
341. D return air system 605.1 General.
342. D listed SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
343. C 10 feet (3048 mm) 511.1.1 Collectors and separators.
344. B 10ºF 508.1.1 Makeup air temperature
345. B one-half [F] 502.7.6 Powder coating.
346. C auxiliary drain pan 307.2.3 Auxiliary and secondary drain
systems. 1.
347. A International Energy Conservation 301.2 Energy utilization.
Code
348. B False [F] 502.4 Stationary storage battery
systems.
349. D every floor level IFGC Table 415.1 Support Of Piping
350. A 9 inches (229 mm) 804.2.1 Terminal clearances.
239
351. A Group H [IFGC] 305.2 Hazardous area.
352. A 1-percent slope 307.1 Fuel-burning appliances.
353. D 700 507.13.1 Extra-heavy-duty cooking
appliances.
354. A by gravity 1006.5 Installation.
355. D in the corridor 607.5.4.1 Smoke damper, 4
356. C 3/4-inch (19 mm) 307.2.2 Drain pipe materials and
sizes.
357. B 3/8-inch (9.5 mm), 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) 1305.1 Size.
358. C 18 inches (457 mm) 506.5.3 Exhaust fan mounting.
359. B 18 inches (457 mm) 507.9 Clearances for Type I hood.
360. C A1 or B1 1107.5.1 Steel pipe.
361. B 30 feet (9144 mm) 501.3.1 Location of exhaust outlets.
362. A the appliance manufacturer’s 504.7 Commercial clothes dryers.
installation instructions
363. B 12 inches (305 mm) 801.12 Chimney entrance.
364. D 7 feet (2134 mm) 1004.3.1Top clearance.
365. C 20 feet (6096 mm) 506.3.9 Grease duct horizontal
cleanouts. 1.
366. C International Fuel Gas Code 701.1 Combustion Air Scope.
367. A 0.0575 (No. 16 Gage) Table 803.9(2) Minimum Chimney
368. A the code official 102.9 Requirements not covered by
this code.
369. A 6 inches (152 mm), 6 inches (152 801.13 Cleanouts.
mm)
370. C minimum 101.3 Intent.
371. D all of the above 102.4 Additions, alterations or repairs.
372. B approved agencies or individuals 104.3 Inspections.
373. C 250ºF [F] 513.5.2.1 Ducts and air transfer
openings.
374. B noncombustible 1402.4.1 Collectors mounted above
the roof.
375. C no openings serving the corridor 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke barriers.
Exceptions 3.
376. B False 102.7 Moved buildings.
377. C Manufacturer’s installation 304.1 General.
instructions
378. A another dwelling unit 918.8 Return-air limitation.
379. A True 501.3 Exhaust discharge. Exceptions
1.
380. A one-sixth [B] 302.3.1 Joist notching.
381. C volume dampers 603.18 Registers, grilles and
diffusers.
382. D 600ºF 510.8.2 Clearance to combustibles.
383. D safety 1006.1 Safety valves for steam
boilers.
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384. C penetrate 510.6.4 Fire walls.
385. D Mechanical [F] 502.7 Application of flammable
finishes.
386. D 25 percent [B] 302.3.2 Stud cutting and notching.
387. C backdraft damper 504.4 Exhaust installation.
388. C lawfully in existence at the time of 102.2 Existing installations.
the adoption of this code
389. A shutoff valves 1205.1.5 Equipment and appliances.
390. A Chimney SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
391. C 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm Table 403.3 MINIMUM
continuous VENTILATION RATES
392. E all of the above: the entire airflow 606.3 Installation.
conveyed by the system including
return air and exhaust or relief air
393. D all of the above: combustion, [IFGC] 304.2 Appliance location.
ventilation and dilution
394. A True 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper actuation.
5.
395. C 550 507.13.1 Extra-heavy-duty cooking
appliances.
396. B shall not 1305.4 Return piping.
397. A 2 918.2 Minimum duct sizes.
398. B at any point below grade IFGC 404.6 Underground
penetrations prohibited.
399. C 12 feet (3048 mm) 603.10 Supports.
400. C solid fuel-burning 803.5 Manual dampers.
401. D at floor level or within the floor itself [F] 502.2 Aircraft fueling and
defueling.
403. D vapor retarder 604.11 Vapor retarders.
404. A 1 foot (305 mm) 507.14 Noncanopy size and location.
405. C 6 Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
406. B closed 801.8 Abandoned inlet openings.
407. A both existing and new 102.3 Maintenance.
408. C 10 feet (3048 mm) 510.9 Supports.
409. C blowoff 1008.1 General.
410. C 8 IFGC Table 415.1 Support Of Piping
411. D historic buildings 102.6 Historic buildings.
412. A Not allowed 507.13.1 Extra-heavy-duty cooking
appliances.
413. B a blend of R-22/152a/124 (61/11/28) [F] Table 1103.1 Refrigerant
414. C three 801.7 Solid fuel appliance flues.
415. D 40 inches (1016 mm) 506.3.12.1 Termination above the
roof.
416. B 0.0157 Table 603.4 Duct Construction
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Minimum Sheet Metal Thicknesses
For Single Dwelling Units
417. A True 801.13 Cleanouts. Exception
418. C 1 square inch per 1,000 Btu/h (2,200 [IFGC] 304.5.3.1 Combining spaces
mm2/kW) on the same story.
419. A one and one-half times 1011.2 Test gauges.
420. B False 801.11 Multiple solid fuel prohibited.
421. A internal damming of the opening 506.3.9 Grease duct horizontal
cleanouts. 3.
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Timed Exam Answers
Timed Exam 1 - 1. A 0.022 (No. 26 Gage) Table 803.9(1) Minimum
Chimney Connector Thickness
For Low-Heat Appliances
Timed Exam 1 - 2. B False 307.2.4 Traps.
Timed Exam 1 - 3. C Flexible 607.7 Flexible ducts and air
connectors.
Timed Exam 1 - 4. D every floor level IFGC Table 415.1 Support Of
Piping
Timed Exam 1 - 5. A 1-percent slope 307.1 Fuel-burning
appliances.
Timed Exam 1 - 6. A duct SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 1 - 7. C 3 feet (914 mm) 507.14 Noncanopy size and
location.
Timed Exam 1 - 8. E any of these 918.6 Prohibited sources.
Timed Exam 1 - 9. A True 309.1 Grounding.
Timed Exam 1 - 10. A 10 feet (3048 mm) 501.3.1 Location of exhaust
outlets.
Timed Exam 1 - 11. B midpoint 1010.2.1 Water-gauge glass.
Timed Exam 1 - 12. C street, alley or other areas so 307.2.1 Condensate disposal.
as to cause a nuisance.
Timed Exam 1 - 13. A 100 507.13.5 Dishwashing
appliances.
Timed Exam 1 - 14. C Water Heater Vent Connector IFGC Examples Using Single
Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Appliance Venting Tables
Vent Connector Diameter: 4 APPENDIX B, Example 5a:
inch, Common Vent Diameter: Table 504.3(2) Common
5 inch venting a draft-hood-equipped
water heater with a fan-
assisted furnace into a Type B
vent. See solution.
Timed Exam 1 - 15. A top 1305.3 Supply piping.
Timed Exam 1 - 16. C three 801.7 Solid fuel appliance
flues.
Timed Exam 1 - 17. C 6.6 pounds (3 kg) 1107.8 Stop valves.
Timed Exam 1 - 18. C manual [F] 502.6.1 Type II systems.
Timed Exam 1 - 19. C 22 inches (559 mm) 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures, 1.1
Timed Exam 1 - 20. A 2 inches (51 mm) 603.8 Underground ducts.
Timed Exam 1 - 21. B 12 inches (305 mm), 12 [IFGC] 304.5.3.1 Combining
inches (305 mm) spaces on the same story.
Timed Exam 1 - 22. A supply, return, exhaust, relief [B] 601.2 Air movement in
or ventilation egress elements.
Timed Exam 1 - 23. D 6 Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
Timed Exam 1 - 24. B the plumbing drainage system 1206.2 System drain down.
Timed Exam 1 - 25. D 12 inches (305 mm) 306.1.1 Central furnaces.
Timed Exam 1 - 26. B False 101.2.1 Appendices.
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Provisions in the appendices
shall not apply unless
specifically adopted.
Timed Exam 1 - 27. B 18 inches (457 mm) 1004.3 Working clearance.
Timed Exam 1 - 28. B 10 feet (3048 mm) 401.4 Intake opening location.
2.
Timed Exam 1 - 29. B 1.5 inches (38 mm), shall not 307.2.3 Auxiliary and
be less than 3 inches (76 mm) secondary drain systems, 1.
Timed Exam 1 - 30. A protected openings [F] 513.5 Smoke barrier
construction.
Timed Exam 1 - 31. D 6 inch Appliance Venting Tables
Example 1: Single Draft-Hood-
122,000 (0.90) = 110,000 for Equipped Appliance. IFGC
5-inch vent, This is greater Table 504.2(2) Type B
than the required 120,000. Double-Wall Gas Vent
Therefore, use a 6-inch vent
and connector where three
elbows are used.
Timed Exam 1 - 32. C cleanout 504.3 Cleanout.
Timed Exam 1 - 33. C high-temperature cement 803.10.3 Connection.
Timed Exam 1 - 34. A 10 feet (3048 mm), 3 feet (914 918.6 Prohibited sources. 1
mm)
Timed Exam 1 - 35. D 2-hour fire-resistance-rated 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures. 1.4.
construction
Timed Exam 1 - 36. D any of the above 607.6.3 Nonfire-resistance-
rated floor assemblies.
Timed Exam 1 - 37. C 1.5" IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE
40 METALLIC PIPE
Timed Exam 1 - 38. C both sides 1205.1.4 Pressure-reducing
valves.
Timed Exam 1 - 39. A 30 1101.8 Change in refrigerant
type.
Timed Exam 1 - 40. C lawfully in existence at the 102.2 Existing installations.
time of the adoption of this
code
Timed Exam 1 - 41. D 2 inches (51 mm) [B] 302.3.1 Joist notching.
Timed Exam 1 - 42. B wet pipe 602.2.1.2 Fire sprinkler piping.
Timed Exam 1 - 43. C rational analysis [F] 513.4 Analysis.
Timed Exam 1 - 44. B 36 inches (914 mm) wide and 306.2 Appliances in rooms.
80 inches (2032 mm) high
Timed Exam 1 - 45. D fire [F] 513.4.4 HVAC systems.
Timed Exam 1 - 46. A explosion pressure 511.1.5.1 Screens.
Timed Exam 1 - 47. A provisions shall be made 507.3 Fuel-burning
appliances.
Timed Exam 1 - 48. C 10 feet (3048 mm) 511.1.1 Collectors and
separators.
Timed Exam 1 - 49. B 2 feet (610 mm) 1305.6 Fill piping.
Timed Exam 1 - 50. A 5 feet 602.2.1.1 Wiring.
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Timed Exam 2 Answers
Timed Exam 2 - 1. E Any of the above IFGC (402.2) Maximum gas
demand.
Timed Exam 2 - 2. C 250ºF 603.6.3 Air temperature.
Timed Exam 2 - 3. E service, maintenance, repair 514.3 Access.
or replacement
Timed Exam 2 - 4. D all of the above 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures.
Timed Exam 2 - 5. C dilution air Section 202 (IFGC) General
Definitions
Timed Exam 2 - 6. C solid fuel-burning 803.5 Manual dampers.
Timed Exam 2 - 7. B 20 minutes or 1.5 times the [F] 513.4.6 Duration of
calculated egress time operation.
Timed Exam 2 - 8. B independent of 1107.8.2 Copper tubing.
Timed Exam 2 - 9. D sealed 603.8.2 Sealing.
Timed Exam 2 - 10. B 2 feet (610 mm) 1305.7 Vent piping.
Timed Exam 2 - 11. E B and C 602.3 Stud cavity and joist
space plenums.
Timed Exam 2 - 12. A 81 IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE
40 METALLIC PIPE
Timed Exam 2 - 13. A Chimney SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 2 - 14. C Combustion air SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 2 - 15. C no openings serving the 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke
corridor barriers. Exceptions 3.
Timed Exam 2 - 16. D 25 percent [B] 302.3.2 Stud cutting and
notching.
Timed Exam 2 - 17. E all of the above 926.1 Installation.
Timed Exam 2 - 18. C Manufacturer’s installation 304.1 General.
instructions
Timed Exam 2 - 19. C International Fuel Gas Code 701.1 Combustion Air Scope.
Timed Exam 2 - 20. C degrade or corrode 1206.6 Contact with building
material.
Timed Exam 2 - 21. C either side 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation. 2.
Timed Exam 2 - 22. C manufacturer’s installation 701.1 Combustion Air Scope.
instructions
A
Timed Exam 2 - 23. B 8 [B] 402.3 Adjoining spaces.
Timed Exam 2 - 24. A 5 Table 403.3 MINIMUM
VENTILATION RATES
Timed Exam 2 - 25. D re-inspected 102.3 Maintenance.
Timed Exam 2 - 26. D ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183 312.1 Load calculations.
Timed Exam 2 - 27. B access for cleaning 507.8 Cleaning and grease
gutters.
Timed Exam 2 - 28. B a blend of R-22/152a/124 [F] Table 1103.1 Refrigerant
(61/11/28) Classification, Amount
Timed Exam 2 - 29. A 2 918.2 Minimum duct sizes.
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Timed Exam 2 - 30. A one and one-half times 1011.2 Test gauges.
Timed Exam 2 - 31. C 12 inches (305 mm) 303.7 Pit locations.
Timed Exam 2 - 32. A No. 26 802.8 Insulation shield.
Timed Exam 2 - 33. A Not allowed 507.13.1 Extra-heavy-duty
cooking appliances.
Timed Exam 2 - 34. B False [IFGC] 101.2.4 Systems and
equipment outside the scope.
9.
VENTILATION RATES
Timed Exam 2 - 36. B 0.028 (No. 24 gage) Table 803.9(2) Minimum
For Medium- And High-Heat
Appliances
Timed Exam 2 - 37. B 18 inches (457 mm) 507.9 Clearances for Type I
hood.
Timed Exam 2 - 38. B False 303.5 Indoor locations.
Timed Exam 2 - 39. A approved mechanical smoke 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures. 4
control system
Timed Exam 2 - 40. A one 1307.2 Appliance shutoff.
Timed Exam 2 - 41. A A1 [F] Table 1103.1 Refrigerant
Timed Exam 2 - 42. A 1 [F] 502.6.1 Type II systems.
outlets.
Timed Exam 2 - 44. D 700 507.13.1 Extra-heavy-duty
cooking appliances.
Timed Exam 2 - 45. B shall not 1305.4 Return piping.
Timed Exam 2 - 46. A Portable heating appliances 106.2 Permits not required.
Timed Exam 2 - 47. A quality, strength, 105.2 Alternative materials,
effectiveness, fire resistance, methods, equipment and
durability and safety. appliances.
Timed Exam 2 - 48. B 10 feet (3048 mm) 804.3.3 Termination.
Timed Exam 2 - 49. D makeup air SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 2 - 50. A 200-pound , 2-inch-diameter 603.18.1 Floor registers.

Timed Exam 3 - 1. A Group H [IFGC] 305.2 Hazardous area.
Timed Exam 3 - 2. B exterior 603.12 Condensation.
Timed Exam 3 - 3. A 0.0575 (No. 16 Gage) Table 803.9(2) Minimum
Appliances
Timed Exam 3 - 4. A constructed of steel 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke
barriers, 2.
Timed Exam 3 - 5. D combustion air [IFGC] 305.3.1 Installation in
residential garages.
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Timed Exam 3 - 6. A 9 inches (229 mm) 804.2.1 Terminal clearances.
Timed Exam 3 - 7. B SUPPLY AIR SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 3 - 8. B 12 inches (305 mm) or less 308.7 Solid fuel-burning
appliances.
Timed Exam 3 - 9. A restrictive 102.1 General.
Timed Exam 3 - 10. E all of the above: the entire 606.3 Installation.
airflow conveyed by the
system including return air and
exhaust or relief air
Timed Exam 3 - 11. B noncombustible 1402.4.1 Collectors mounted
above the roof.
Timed Exam 3 - 12. A the degree of probability that 1103.3 System classification.
refrigerant leaked from a failed
connection, seal, or
component could enter an
occupied area
Timed Exam 3 - 13. C fire-resistance- rated shaft 510.6.2 Floors.
constructed
Timed Exam 3 - 14. B downstream of 1307.3 Pump relief valve.
Timed Exam 3 - 15. A 1.5 inches (38 mm) 305.5 Protection against
physical damage.
Timed Exam 3 - 16. D 0.064 (No. 16 Gage) Table 803.9(1) Minimum
Timed Exam 3 - 17. A low-pressure 1205.2 Reduced pressure.
Timed Exam 3 - 18. A notices or orders 104.6 Notices and orders.
Timed Exam 3 - 19. C fan shutdown 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation. 1.
Timed Exam 3 - 20. B 322 IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE
40 METALLIC PIPE
Timed Exam 3 - 21. D A and B, ducts or plenums 601.4 Contamination
prevention.
Timed Exam 3 - 22. A prior to 107.2 Required inspections
and testing.
Timed Exam 3 - 23. B False 801.11 Multiple solid fuel
prohibited.
Timed Exam 3 - 24. B Table 504.2(2) refers to the IFGC APPENDIX B, Examples
use of single-wall metal vent Using Single Appliance
Venting Tables Example 2:
connectors with Type B vent. Single fan-assisted appliance.
The 80,000 Btu per hour fan-
assisted appliance is outside
this range, so the conclusion
is that a single-wall metal vent
connector cannot be used to
vent this appliance using 10
feet of lateral for the
connector.
Timed Exam 3 - 25. B 25, 50 510.8 Duct construction.
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Timed Exam 3 - 26. B discharge line 1307.4 Fuel-oil heater relief
valve.
Timed Exam 3 - 27. D 134 IFGC [402.4(2)] SCHEDULE
40 METALLIC PIPE
Timed Exam 3 - 28. B 3/8-inch (9.5 mm), 3/8-inch 1305.1 Size.
(9.5 mm)
Timed Exam 3 - 29. D 40 [B] 302.3.2 Stud cutting and
notching.
Timed Exam 3 - 30. C 100 psi, for 30 minutes 1208.1.1 Ground source heat
pump loop systems.
Timed Exam 3 - 31. D Permit Holder 107.2 Required inspections
and testing.
Timed Exam 3 - 32. A conditions of the listing and 304.2 Conflicts.
the manufacturer’s installation
instructions
Timed Exam 3 - 33. C Mechanical 403.1 Ventilation system.
Timed Exam 3 - 34. A permanent 301.9 Label information
Timed Exam 3 - 35. A 0.5 Table 507.11 Minimum
Distance Between The Lowest
Edge Of A Grease Filter And
The Cooking Surface Or The
Heating Surface
Timed Exam 3 - 36. D conspicuous point, higher 307.2.3 Auxiliary and
secondary drain systems, 2
Timed Exam 3 - 37. C supply and return 1205.1.1 Heat exchangers.
Timed Exam 3 - 38. D return air system 605.1 General.
Timed Exam 3 - 39. B 6 feet (1829 mm) 1107.3 Pipe enclosures.
Timed Exam 3 - 40. D 600ºF 510.8.2 Clearance to
combustibles.
Timed Exam 3 - 41. B False [F] 502.4 Stationary storage
battery systems.
Timed Exam 3 - 42. B Class II Liquid SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 3 - 43. C Direct-Vent Appliances Section 201 (IFGC) General
Definitions
Timed Exam 3 - 44. D the thickness required by the 1204.2 Required thickness.
International Energy
Conservation Code
Timed Exam 3 - 45. A one-fourth [B] 302.3.1 Joist notching.
Timed Exam 3 - 46. B negative [F] 502.8.2 Gas rooms,
exhausted enclosures and gas
cabinets.
Timed Exam 3 - 47. A Yes, Table 504.2(1) is used in IFGC APPENDIX B, Examples
the case of an all Type B vent Using Single Appliance
system. However, since there Venting Tables Example 3:
is no entry in Table Interpolating between table
G2428.2(1) for a height of 12 values.
feet, interpolation must be
used.
Timed Exam 3 - 48. C 550 507.13.1 Extra-heavy-duty
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cooking appliances.
outlets.
Timed Exam 3 - 50. A new 102.4 Additions, alterations or
repairs.

Timed Exam 4 - 1. D listed for such installation 920.3 Ductwork.
Timed Exam 4 - 2. E any of the above 104.4Right of entry.
Timed Exam 4 - 3. A in its final installed condition [F] 513.3 Special inspection
and test requirements.
Timed Exam 4 - 4. B 6 feet (1829 mm) IFGC 409.5.1 Located within
same room.
Timed Exam 4 - 5. C smoke detectors 606.2.2 Common supply and
return air systems.
Timed Exam 4 - 6. A another dwelling unit 918.8 Return-air limitation.
Timed Exam 4 - 7. C walkways 501.3.1.1 Exhaust discharge.
Timed Exam 4 - 8. B brazed 1107.5.4 Copper tubing joints.
Timed Exam 4 - 9. D 10 feet (3048 mm) 512.4 Termination.
Timed Exam 4 - 10. A fire-resistance- rated 607.5.5 Shaft enclosures. 1.2.
assembly
Timed Exam 4 - 11. A 140ºF 1002.2.2 Temperature
limitation.
VENTILATION RATES
Timed Exam 4 - 13. B fire dampers 607.5.2 Fire barriers.
Timed Exam 4 - 14. B mechanically 1105.6 Ventilation.
Timed Exam 4 - 15. C limit control SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 4 - 16. C or a fire damper and a smoke 607.5 Where required
damper shall be required
Timed Exam 4 - 17. B 12 inches (305 mm) 801.12 Chimney entrance.
Timed Exam 4 - 18. D exterior 511.1.1 Collectors and
separators.
Timed Exam 4 - 19. C 18 inches (457 mm) 506.5.3 Exhaust fan mounting.
Timed Exam 4 - 20. C volume dampers 603.18 Registers, grilles and
diffusers.
Timed Exam 4 - 21. C the larger of A or B 1105.6.3.1 Quantity—normal
ventilation.
Timed Exam 4 - 22. B addition [IFGC] 304.9.3 Combined
combustion air and ventilation
air system.
Timed Exam 4 - 23. B smoke detection system 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
installed in the corridor actuation. 4.
Timed Exam 4 - 24. A True [F] 502.7.3.2 Recirculation.
Timed Exam 4 - 25. D International Fuel Gas Code 101.2 Scope.
Timed Exam 4 - 26. A open flames 1105.5 Fuel-burning
appliances.
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Timed Exam 4 - 27. E Oxygen, air, combustible 1108.2 Test gases.
gases and mixtures containing
such gases
Timed Exam 4 - 28. A True 103.4 Liability.
Timed Exam 4 - 29. D a conduit of wrought iron, IFGC 404.14 Piping
plastic pipe, or steel pipe or underground beneath
other approved conduit buildings.
material
Timed Exam 4 - 30. D SMOKE DAMPER. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 4 - 31. A by gravity 1006.5 Installation.
Timed Exam 4 - 32. D 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage) Table 510.8 Minimum Duct
Thickness
Timed Exam 4 - 33. A wind [F] 513.4.3 Wind effect.
Timed Exam 4 - 34. A internal damming of the 506.3.9 Grease duct
opening horizontal cleanouts. 3.
Timed Exam 4 - 35. A 6 feet (1829 mm) 304.7 Private garages.
Timed Exam 4 - 36. B 5 feet (1524 mm) 802.6 Minimum vent heights.
Timed Exam 4 - 37. A Not less than 1/4 inch and not Table 401.5 Opening sizes in
more than 1/2 inch louvers, grilles and screens
protecting outdoor exhaust
and air intake openings.
Timed Exam 4 - 38. B evaporative coolers 602.2 Construction.
Timed Exam 4 - 39. A shutoff valves 1205.1.5 Equipment and
appliances.
Timed Exam 4 - 40. B 5 feet (1524 mm) 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation. 1.
Timed Exam 4 - 41. B above 1301.4 Fuel tanks, piping and
valves.
Timed Exam 4 - 42. A International Energy 301.2 Energy utilization.
Conservation Code
Timed Exam 4 - 43. C an automatic pump 1306.1 Level indication.
Timed Exam 4 - 44. A This shall not prevent the 801.17 Space around lining.
installation of a separate flue
lining in accordance with the
manufacturer’s installation
instructions and this code.
Timed Exam 4 - 45. D 10 IFGC Table 415.1 Support Of
Piping
Timed Exam 4 - 46. D manufacturer’s instructions 301.12 Fuel types.
Timed Exam 4 - 47. A 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation. 3.
Timed Exam 4 - 48. D 35,000 BTU/H IFGC ( TABLE 402.2)
APPROXIMATE GAS INPUT
FOR TYPICAL APPLIANCES
Timed Exam 4 - 49. D total required volume [IFGC] 304.5 Indoor
combustion air.
Timed Exam 4 - 50. E firebox of a boiler, furnace, 511.1.2 Discharge pipe.
dutch oven, refuse burner,
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incinerator or other appliance

Timed Exam 5 - 1. C permanently 101.2 Scope.
Timed Exam 5 - 2. A air distribution system 606.4 Controls operation.
Timed Exam 5 - 3. B 10ºF 508.1.1 Makeup air
temperature
Timed Exam 5 - 4. D condensing unit SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 5 - 5. A True 501.3 Exhaust discharge.
Exceptions 1.
Timed Exam 5 - 6. A RECIRCULATED AIR. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 5 - 7. B False 102.7 Moved buildings.
Timed Exam 5 - 8. C 10 feet (3048 mm) 510.9 Supports.
Timed Exam 5 - 9. A True 801.13 Cleanouts. Exception
Timed Exam 5 - 10. A 1/2 hour for each 500 cubic IFGC 406.4.2 Test duration.
feet
Timed Exam 5 - 11. D Sleeping rooms, Bathrooms, 303.3 Prohibited locations.
Toilet rooms, Storage closets,
Surgical rooms
Timed Exam 5 - 12. B 250ºF (232ºC) 607.3.2.2 Smoke damper
ratings.
Timed Exam 5 - 13. D in the corridor 607.5.4.1 Smoke damper, 4
Timed Exam 5 - 14. A 10 TABLE 305.4 PIPING
SUPPORT SPACING
Timed Exam 5 - 15. A True 510.6.3 Wall assemblies.
Timed Exam 5 - 16. B Water Heater Vent Connector IFGC Examples Using Single
Diameter: 4 inch, Furnace Appliance Venting Tables
Vent Connector Diameter: 4 APPENDIX B, Example 5b:
inch, The Masonry Chimney Table 504.3(4) Common
is an acceptable installation. venting a draft-hood-equipped
water heater with a fan-
assisted furnace into a Type B
vent. See solution.
Timed Exam 5 - 17. A the appliance manufacturer’s 504.7 Commercial clothes
installation instructions dryers.
Timed Exam 5 - 18. A NFPA 70 301.10 Electrical.
Timed Exam 5 - 19. D water-gauge glass and a 1010.2 Steam boiler gauges.
pressure gauge
Timed Exam 5 - 20. A 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) [IFGC] 304.10 Louvers and
grilles.
Timed Exam 5 - 21. C 6 Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
Timed Exam 5 - 22. B approved agencies or 104.3 Inspections.
individuals
Timed Exam 5 - 23. D 6 inch, Table 504.3(2) should IFGC APPENDIX B, Examples
be used to size single-wall Using Single Appliance
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metal vent connectors Venting Tables Example 4:
attached to Type B vertical Common venting two draft-
vents hood-equipped appliances.
See solution.
Timed Exam 5 - 24. D 30 feet (9144 mm) 511.1.1 Collectors and
separators.
Timed Exam 5 - 25. B listed 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation.
Timed Exam 5 - 26. C the code edition under which 102.3 Maintenance.
they were installed
Timed Exam 5 - 27. D positive flow 801.4 Positive flow.
Timed Exam 5 - 28. C not be permitted 1306.3 Inside tanks.
Timed Exam 5 - 29. D all of the above 102.4 Additions, alterations or
repairs.
Timed Exam 5 - 30. B 0.0157 Table 603.4 Duct Construction
Minimum Sheet Metal
Thicknesses For Single
Dwelling Units
Timed Exam 5 - 31. C even distribution 605.3 Airflow over the filter.
Timed Exam 5 - 32. C automatic-closing [F] 513.5.2 Opening
protection.
Timed Exam 5 - 33. A permanently open position [F] 513.7 Airflow design
method.
Timed Exam 5 - 34. D International Plumbing Code 1002.3 Supplemental water-
heating devices.
Timed Exam 5 - 35. B 11/2 times, 3 psig IFGC 406.4.1 Test pressure.
Timed Exam 5 - 36. C -20°F 1107.5.1 Steel pipe.
Timed Exam 5 - 37. D altitude 301.12 Fuel types.
Timed Exam 5 - 38. A 125ºF 602.2 Construction.
Timed Exam 5 - 39. E All of the above: altitude, [F] 513.4.1 Stack effect.
elevation, weather history and
interior temperatures
Timed Exam 5 - 40. C Ground-source heat pump 107.2 Required inspections
loop systems tested in and testing.
accordance with Section
1208.1.1
Timed Exam 5 - 41. A 6 inches (152 mm), 6 inches 801.13 Cleanouts.
(152 mm)
Timed Exam 5 - 42. D 18 Table 803.10.6 Connector
Clearances To Combustibles
Timed Exam 5 - 43. C 75 803.10.2 Length.
Timed Exam 5 - 44. B potable water-heating capacity 1002.2.1 Sizing.
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B
Timed Exam 5 - 45. D Either A or B 607.6.2.1 Ceiling radiation
dampers.
Timed Exam 5 - 46. A one-sixth [B] 302.3.1 Joist notching.
Timed Exam 5 - 47. B 30 feet (9144 mm) 501.3.1 Location of exhaust
outlets.
Timed Exam 5 - 48. C damper SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 5 - 49. B one-half [F] 502.7.6 Powder coating.
Timed Exam 5 - 50. A 3 feet (914 mm) 804.3.4 Horizontal
terminations.

Timed Exam 6 - 1. E none of the above (or more) IFGC 402.4 Sizing tables and
equations. 2.
Timed Exam 6 - 2. B False 512.3 Grade
Timed Exam 6 - 3. D historic buildings 102.6 Historic buildings.
Timed Exam 6 - 4. C Common 801.19 Multistory prohibited.
Timed Exam 6 - 5. B approved smoke control 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke
system barriers, Exceptions 1.
Timed Exam 6 - 6. C combustion chamber 601.1 Scope. Exception
Timed Exam 6 - 7. C plenum 602.1 General.
Timed Exam 6 - 8. E brazed, mechanical, soldered, 1203.7 Copper or copper-alloy
threaded or welded joints pipe.
Timed Exam 6 - 9. E any of the above 306.1 Access for maintenance
and replacement.
Timed Exam 6 - 10. C 15 feet (4572 mm), 20 feet 1105.7 Termination of relief
(6096 mm) devices.
Timed Exam 6 - 11. B 24 inches (610 mm), 30 306.3 Appliances in attics.
inches (762 mm) deep and 30
inches (762 mm)
Timed Exam 6 - 12. A shall not be cut or notched, [B] 302.5.3 Cutting, notching
1.5 inches (38 mm) in width or and boring holes in
4 inches (102 mm) in length nonstructural cold-formed
steel wall framing.
Timed Exam 6 - 13. E not allowed [B] 303.8 Elevator shafts.
Timed Exam 6 - 14. A top 1305.4 Return piping.
Timed Exam 6 - 15. C 18 inches (457 mm) 304.3 Elevation of ignition
source.
Timed Exam 6 - 16. A anodeless riser Section 202 (IFGC) General
Definitions
Timed Exam 6 - 17. B Combustion Air Section 202 (IFGC) General
Definitions
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Timed Exam 6 - 18. A 50,000 BTU/H IFGC ( TABLE 402.2)
APPROXIMATE GAS INPUT
FOR TYPICAL APPLIANCES
Timed Exam 6 - 19. A sparks 511.1.4 Spark protection.
Timed Exam 6 - 20. D 40 inches (1016 mm) 506.3.12.1 Termination above
the roof.
Timed Exam 6 - 21. B 4 inches (102 mm) 603.14 Location.
Timed Exam 6 - 22. C classified 603.3 Duct classification.
Timed Exam 6 - 23. C brazed joint SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 6 - 24. A the code official 102.9 Requirements not
covered by this code.
Timed Exam 6 - 25. C provided that the installation 505.1 Domestic systems.
complies certain requirements Exceptions 2
Timed Exam 6 - 26. C shutoff 1307.1 Building shutoff.
Timed Exam 6 - 27. C thermal barrier 602.2.1.5.1 Separation
required.
Timed Exam 6 - 28. D unsafe 102.4 Additions, alterations or
repairs.
Timed Exam 6 - 29. B fire dampers 607.5.1 Fire walls.
Timed Exam 6 - 30. D 75, 450 602.2.1.5 Foam plastic
insulation.
Timed Exam 6 - 31. D combustion, ventilation and [IFGC] 304.1 General.
dilution
Timed Exam 6 - 32. C 8 IFGC Table 415.1 Support Of
Piping
Timed Exam 6 - 33. B Absorption System SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 6 - 34. A True 504.4 Exhaust installation.
Timed Exam 6 - 35. B before 107.2 Required inspections
and testing.
Timed Exam 6 - 36. B 6 inches (152 mm) 304.10 Clearances from
grade.
Timed Exam 6 - 37. B LOW-PRESSURE HOT- SECTION 202 GENERAL
WATER-HEATING BOILER DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 6 - 38. A access to the piping with a IFGC 404.8 Piping in solid
minimum amount of damage floors.
to the building
Timed Exam 6 - 39. C preserve the original approval 301.14 Repair.
or listing
Timed Exam 6 - 40. A 0.064 (No. 16 gage) Table 803.9(2) Minimum
Appliances
Timed Exam 6 - 41. D low-water cutoff control 1007.1 General.
Timed Exam 6 - 42. B 1 Table 510.8.2 Clearance To
Combustibles
Timed Exam 6 - 43. B relief 1006.2 Safety relief valves for
hot water boilers.
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Timed Exam 6 - 44. B pressure classification 603.3 Duct classification.
Timed Exam 6 - 45. D 7 feet (2134 mm) 1004.3.1Top clearance.
Timed Exam 6 - 46. C 100 cfm intermittent or 25 cfm Table 403.3 MINIMUM
continuous VENTILATION RATES
Timed Exam 6 - 47. C 250ºF 603.5 Nonmetallic ducts.
Timed Exam 6 - 48. B exposed 604.2 Surface temperature.
Timed Exam 6 - 49. A minimum [F] 513.5.1 Leakage area.
Timed Exam 6 - 50. A 1 cfm/ft2 [F] 502.12 Organic coating
processes.

Timed Exam 7 - 1. A designated agent 102.3 Maintenance.
Timed Exam 7 - 2. C expert opinion 104.3 Inspections.
Timed Exam 7 - 3. D pressure gauge and a 1010.1 Hot water boiler
temperature gauge, or a gauges.
combination pressure and
temperature gauge
Timed Exam 7 - 4. C penetrate 510.6.4 Fire walls.
Timed Exam 7 - 5. A 6 inches (152 mm) 512.4 Termination.
Timed Exam 7 - 6. C 1.5 inches (38 mm) 1107.5.1 Steel pipe.
Timed Exam 7 - 7. A True 603.6.1.1 Duct length.
Timed Exam 7 - 8. C steel, stainless steel 507.4 Type I materials.
Timed Exam 7 - 9. D safety 1006.1 Safety valves for
steam boilers.
Timed Exam 7 - 10. B 20 Table 511.2 Construction,
Clearance And Termination
Requirements For Single-Wall
Metal Chimneys
Timed Exam 7 - 11. B 2 Table 507.11 Minimum
Heating Surface
Timed Exam 7 - 12. C 30 feet (9144 mm) 501.3.1 Location of exhaust
outlets.
Timed Exam 7 - 13. B downstream IFGC 404.3 Prohibited
locations.
Timed Exam 7 - 14. D six [F] 502.7.2 Limited spraying
spaces.
Timed Exam 7 - 15. B 4 [B] 402.2 Ventilation area
required.
Timed Exam 7 - 16. D listed SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 7 - 17. C auxiliary drain pan 307.2.3 Auxiliary and
secondary drain systems. 1.
Timed Exam 7 - 18. B closed 801.8 Abandoned inlet
openings.
Timed Exam 7 - 19. C 1.5 inches (38 mm) IFGC 404.7 Protection against
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physical damage.
Timed Exam 7 - 20. D 30 inches (762 mm) high and 306.3 Appliances in attics.
22 inches (559 mm)
Timed Exam 7 - 21. B doubled [B] 302.3.3 Bored holes.
Timed Exam 7 - 22. B 1 inch (31 mm) 510.8.1 Duct joints.
Timed Exam 7 - 23. C 250ºF [F] 513.5.2.1 Ducts and air
transfer openings.
Timed Exam 7 - 24. D airstream dew-point 603.5.1 Gypsum ducts.
Timed Exam 7 - 25. B along the centerline of the [B] 302.5.1 Cutting, notching
web and boring holes in structural
steel framing.
Timed Exam 7 - 26. D within each floor level 512.5 Identification.
Timed Exam 7 - 27. A NATURAL VENTILATION. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 7 - 28. D noncombustible supports 507.6 Supports.
Timed Exam 7 - 29. B 1 inch (25 mm) 1206.5 Clearance to
combustibles.
Timed Exam 7 - 30. C smoke damper, smoke 607.5.4 Corridors/smoke
barriers.
Timed Exam 7 - 31. A registered design professional [B] 302.5.1 Cutting, notching
and boring holes in structural
steel framing.
Timed Exam 7 - 32. B at any point below grade IFGC 404.6 Underground
penetrations prohibited.
Timed Exam 7 - 33. D none of the above: 105.5 Material, equipment and
reconditioned, tested and appliance reuse.
placed in good and proper
working condition and
approved
Timed Exam 7 - 34. A protected 603.7 Rigid duct penetrations.
Timed Exam 7 - 35. A both existing and new 102.3 Maintenance.
Timed Exam 7 - 36. C 12 feet (3048 mm) 603.10 Supports.
Timed Exam 7 - 37. C 15 TABLE 305.4 PIPING
SUPPORT SPACING
Timed Exam 7 - 38. B access 603.8.1 Slope.
Timed Exam 7 - 39. B 0.028 (No. 24 Gage) Table 803.9(1) Minimum
Timed Exam 7 - 40. D all of the above: combustion, [IFGC] 304.2 Appliance
ventilation and dilution location.
Timed Exam 7 - 41. C 25 510.3 Design and operation.
Timed Exam 7 - 42. C weatherproof vent cap or 1305.7 Vent piping.
fitting or be provided with a
weatherproof hood
Timed Exam 7 - 43. A approximately equal 403.1 Ventilation system.
Timed Exam 7 - 44. D independent 510.4 Independent system.
Timed Exam 7 - 45. D Electric comfort heating 301.9 Label information
appliances:
Timed Exam 7 - 46. A 25, 50 602.2.1 Materials within
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plenums.
Timed Exam 7 - 47. A highest 803.7 Connectors serving two
or more appliances.
Timed Exam 7 - 48. A appliances that are connected [IFGC] 310.1 Pipe and tubing
to the equipment grounding other than CSST.
conductor of the circuit
supplying that appliance.
Timed Exam 7 - 49. C Three 101.2 Scope. Exception
Timed Exam 7 - 50. A approximately equal 508.1 Makeup air.

Timed Exam 8 - 1. D one of the above 607.6.2 Membrane
penetrations.
Timed Exam 8 - 2. D wall, floor or ceiling 603.6.2.2 Connector
penetration limitations.
Timed Exam 8 - 3. A noncombustible 1004.5 Floors.
Timed Exam 8 - 4. D at floor level or within the floor [F] 502.2 Aircraft fueling and
itself defueling.
Timed Exam 8 - 5. D an effective ground-fault IFGC 310.1 Pipe and tubing
current path other than CSST
Timed Exam 8 - 6. A 0.0296 inch (0.76 mm) (No. 22 507.5 Type II hood materials.
Gage)
Timed Exam 8 - 7. C 20 feet (6096 mm) 506.3.9 Grease duct
horizontal cleanouts. 1.
Timed Exam 8 - 8. A 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage) Table 510.8 Minimum Duct
Thickness
Timed Exam 8 - 9. C A3 [F] Table 1103.1 Refrigerant
Timed Exam 8 - 10. D International Fuel Gas Code 301.6 Fuel gas appliances
and equipment.
Timed Exam 8 - 11. D makeup air 504.5 Makeup air.
Timed Exam 8 - 12. D flammable gases [F] 502.3 Battery-charging
areas for powered industrial
trucks and equipment.
Timed Exam 8 - 13. C No. 4 1305.7 Vent piping.
Timed Exam 8 - 14. E any and all of the above 514.2 Prohibited applications.
Timed Exam 8 - 15. A a different owner’s equipment 1102.2.2.3 Reclaimed
or appliances refrigerants.
Timed Exam 8 - 16. D flue SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 8 - 17. A one fire area 602.1 General.
Timed Exam 8 - 18. C blowoff 1008.1 General.
Timed Exam 8 - 19. C galvanized steel, stainless 505.1 Domestic systems.
steel, aluminum or copper
Timed Exam 8 - 20. D RETURN AIR. SECTION 202 GENERAL
DEFINITIONS
Timed Exam 8 - 21. C 3.5 Table 507.11 Minimum
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Heating Surface
Timed Exam 8 - 22. A G90 galvanized sheet steel 510.8 Duct construction.
Timed Exam 8 - 23. A Oil-fired 701.1 Combustion Air Scope.
Timed Exam 8 - 24. C 12-foot (3658 mm) 507.15 Exhaust outlets.
Timed Exam 8 - 25. B 12 inches (305 mm), 8 inches IFGC 404.12 Minimum burial
(203 mm) depth. & 404.10.1
Timed Exam 8 - 26. B smoke control mode 606.4 Controls operation.
Timed Exam 8 - 27. A 8 feet (2438 mm) 304.6 Public garages
Timed Exam 8 - 28. B 12 inches (305 mm) [IFGC] 304.6.2 One-
permanent-opening method.
Timed Exam 8 - 29. B 4 inches (102 mm) in diameter 504.6 Domestic clothes dryer
ducts.
Timed Exam 8 - 30. C either visually or audibly 1306.3 Inside tanks.
Timed Exam 8 - 31. D Not less than 1/4 inch and not Table 401.5 Opening sizes in
more than 1 inch louvers, grilles and screens
protecting outdoor exhaust
and air intake openings.
Timed Exam 8 - 32. D Mechanical [F] 502.7 Application of
flammable finishes.
Timed Exam 8 - 33. A one-eighth 512.3 Grade
Timed Exam 8 - 34. A 0.040 inch (No. 20 Gage) Table 510.8 Minimum Duct
Thickness
Timed Exam 8 - 35. C require tests as evidence of 105.3 Required testing.
compliance to be made at no
expense to the jurisdiction
Timed Exam 8 - 36. D combustible 511.1.5 Explosion relief vents.
Timed Exam 8 - 37. A True 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation. 5.
Timed Exam 8 - 38. C 3/4-inch (19 mm) 307.2.2 Drain pipe materials
and sizes.
Timed Exam 8 - 39. C 4 TABLE 305.4 PIPING
SUPPORT SPACING
Timed Exam 8 - 40. D 12 TABLE 305.4 PIPING
SUPPORT SPACING
Timed Exam 8 - 41. B 12 inches (305 mm) 909.3 Door swing.
Timed Exam 8 - 42. D vapor retarder 604.11 Vapor retarders.
Timed Exam 8 - 43. 0 anticipated 607.3.3.2 Smoke damper
actuation. 1.
Timed Exam 8 - 44. C minimum 101.3 Intent.
Timed Exam 8 - 45. C 6 feet (1829 mm) 1402.2 Protection of
equipment.
Timed Exam 8 - 46. D 35 feet (10668 mm) 504.6.4.1 Specified length.
Timed Exam 8 - 47. B 6 inches (152 mm) 507.12 Canopy size and
location.
Timed Exam 8 - 48. C 14 feet (4267 mm) 603.6.2.1 Connector length.
Timed Exam 8 - 49. C backdraft damper 504.4 Exhaust installation.
Timed Exam 8 - 50. B fireblocking, draftstopping or 504.2 Exhaust penetrations.
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any wall, floor/ceiling or other
assembly
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421 Practice Questions

A. 10 inches (304 mm)

2. Hydronic piping shall be insulated to

A. a thickness of 1/2" of foam

3. The owner or the owner’s __________________________ shall be

4. In wood structures, notches on the ends of joists shall not exceed

5. Air necessary for complete combustion of a fuel, including theoretical air

7. Vents shall terminate not less than ________________________ in

A. 2 feet (610 mm)

8. Mechanical and gravity outdoor air intake openings shall be located a

A. 2 feet (610 mm)

9. Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are

A. 2 inches (51 mm)

11. Equipment and appliances installed at grade level shall be supported on

A. 10 inches (254 mm)

A. 6 inches (152 mm)

13. Where combustion air is provided by the building’s mechanical

15. Subslab soil exhaust ducts shall be permanently identified

A. at a minimum of 10 foot intervals

A. be utilized as a plenum for supply air

A. 60 psi, for 60 minutes

20. An appliance label on ________________________________ must

A. Electrical equipment and appliances

21. In the One-permanent-opening method of providing for combustion air

A. 6 inches (153 mm)

A. 0.0296 inch (0.76 mm) (No. 22 Gage)

23. Where a smoke damper is installed above smoke barrier doors in a

24. Ducts shall not be installed in or within ________________ of the earth,

A. 2 inches (51 mm)

A. Hot and Cold air

26. Flanges and lips of nonstructural cold-formed steel wall studs

27. Where a smoke damper is installed within a duct, other than in

28. Exhaust air shall not be directed onto _____________.

A. 1/2 inch (13 mm)

A. off sight computer controlled monitoring system

A. 6 inches (152 mm)

A. 6 feet (1829 mm)

43. The termination of chimneys or vents equipped with power exhausters

A. 5 feet (1524 mm)

A. 9 inches (221 mm), 9 inches (221 mm)

A. 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg)

A. inspected by the building official

A. pressure balancing valve

A. 6 inches (152 mm)

A. 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction

54. Equipment and appliances having an ignition source and located in

A. 10 inches (254 mm)

55. R-22 Refrigerant has what refrigerant classification.

56. The minimum clearance to combustibles in inches for an exhaust vent

A. This shall not prevent the installation of a separate flue lining in

A. LOW-PRESSURE STEAM-HEATING BOILER.