1. Define pressure drop as it applies to piping systems.

Working pressure at the piping inlet minus working pressure at the piping outlet.

2. The maximum pressure drop allowed by the B149.1 Code for a natural gas piping system with a supply
pressure of 7" w.c. to 14" w.c. is:

1wc

3. The maximum pressure drop allowed by the codes for a natural gas piping system with a supply pressure of 5
psi is:

Does not matter as long as the maximum pressure rating of the appliance is not exceeded and the
minimum pressure rating of the appliance is met

4. When using gas to purge air from a piping system to the outdoors the termination of the purge line shall be
at least ___ feet from a building opening or air intake.

10 feet

5. Is it necessary to purge every branch supply line in a piping system?

Yes always

6. What is the maximum allowed spacing between horizontal piping supports for NPS 1 piping?

8 feet (2.5 m) as per Table 6.2 in B149.1

7. Drip pocket requirements on piping are found in the B149.1 Code Subsection:

Section 6.13

8. What is the maximum allowed pipe size that can be threaded?

NPS 2
Clause 6.9.2

9. The piping and tubing sizing tables in the B149.1 Code:

Pressure drop is not exceeded are guidelines for ensuring that the maximum allowed

10. Underground gas piping joints shall be:

Welded

11. Which statement is correct?

Nesting of bushings is never allowed

12. Piping or tubing shall not be installed :

In a chimney, flue, or elevator shaft

13. Pipe joint tape shall be :

Approved

14. Propane piping in an industry shall be identified by:

any of the above

15. Underground tubing joints shall be:

Brazed or approved flare fittings

16. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct concerning the use of bushings to reduce piping size?

Only galvanized bushings are allowed.

17. T or F : Plastic piping can be used indoors in industrial buildings

18. What is the minimum depth that plastic piping or tubing must be buried under commercial parking lot?

24 inches

(600 mm)

19. How shall underground piping or tubing shall be tested?

In accordance with the requirements established in theB149.1 Gas Code.

20. Individual appliance shut-off valves are not required on industrial appliances.

21. The minimum test pressure and test duration for threaded gas piping systems of 200 feet or less having a
working pressure of 2 psi or less, shall be:

15 psi for 15 minutes

22. The minimum test pressure and test duration for threaded gas piping systems of 200 feet or less and having
a working pressure of 10 psi, shall be:
 50 psi for 60 minutes

23. The minimum test pressure and test duration for welded gas piping systems of 200 feet or less having a
working pressure of 10 psi shall be:

50 psi for 180 minutes

24. The minimum test pressure and test duration for corrugated stainless steel or coated copper tubing systems
of more than 200 feet having a working pressure of 2 psi shall be:

15 psi for 15 minutes

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25. Who is permitted to weld gas piping

A welder certified by TSSA's Boiler and Pressure VesselsDivision who is using an approved welding
method
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26. After an appliance that has been disconnected from the piping system, the outlet shall:

be made gas tight by means of a plug, cap or plugged valve

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27. When a piping or tubing system is to be purged to the outdoors:

All of the above

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28. Which one of the following set of requirements must be met to weld gas pipe in the Province of Ontario?

The welding procedure must be registered and the welder must be qualified under the Boiler and Pressure
Vessels Act.

29. Three tests shall be conducted on a new piping or tubing systems. When and how are these tests
conducted?
When: Before connecting appliances
How: High pressure test in accordance with Table 6.3

When: After connecting appliances

How:Working pressure test in accordance with Clause 6.22.3

When:.When gas is introduced for the first time

How:_Leak test with a soap solution or detector as per Clause 6.22.4

30. The maximum building line pressure allowed in an industrial building piping system supplied with natural gas
is:
65 psi

31. The maximum building line pressure allowed in an industrial building piping system supplied with propane
gas is:
20 psi

32. The maximum pressure allowed in boiler room located on the roof of commercial buildings for natural gas is:
65 psi

33. What size tubing is required to supply a 150,000 Btu input propane appliance when installing 60 feet of
copper tubing which will operate at 2 psi with a pressure drop of 1.0 psi?

0.500”

(1/2)

34. If an NPS 2 piping system is being installed in a commercial building and branch line outlets are required for
future appliances of unknown firing input, what size must the branch outlets be?

NPS 2

35. What maximum diameter and minimum length of dirt pocket is required when the piping drop to the
appliance is 4" in diameter?

4" long

2" diameter,

36. Where shall a manual shut off valve be installed to control the supply of gas to a commercial or industrial
appliance?

In either the drop or riser as close as possible to the valve train

37. When sizing a branch line, what is the maximum size of job fabricated welded fitting that can be used in an
NPS 4 gas supply header?

NPS 2

38. When sizing a branch line, what is the minimum size of job fabricated welded fitting that can be used on an
NPS 4 gas supply header?

NPS 3/4

39. What is the equivalent length of an NPS 1 Schedule 40, 45° threaded elbow?

2.07 feet (630 mm)

Diagram for Q 40 - Q 45
40. Pipe section "D" is"

NPS 1/2

41. Which Table and Row did you use to size section "D"?

Table B.4; Row 60

42. Pipe section C is:

Table B.4; Row 60

43. Pipe section B is:

NPS 1/2

44. Pipe section A is:

NPS 3/4

45. Would the piping installation that was size in Questions 40 to 44 be acceptable if the installation and
appliances were converted to a natural gas supply of 7" w.c.?

No, Explain what changes would have to be made (if any): 10 psi line is stillNPS 1 Sections A and B
stay the same size but section Would have to be increased to NPS 1
Last Pipe Sizing Question Below
A) Size:
2 "- A7- 250

B) Size:
1”- A7- 250
C) Size:
1”-A5-30
D) Size:
2 ½”- A7- 250
E) Size:
½”- A7- 250
F) Size:
1 ¼”- A2- 50
G) Size
1”- A2- 50
H) Size
1 ¼”- A2 - 50
I) Size
1 ¼”- A2 - 50
J) Size:
2 ½”- A7- 250
K) Size:
¾”- A7- 250
L) Size:
¾”- A6- 40
M) Size:
2”- A7- 250