Plumbing Inspection Section#4 Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets Quiz#1

You should have finished Section 3 (Drain, Waste and Vent Plumbing) before starting this Section. This Study Session outlines the scope of plumbing inspection as set out in the Standards of Practice. It also includes some comments on the Standards and how they apply to the inspection of plumbing fixtures. This section also includes a discussion of basins, sinks, and laundry tubs.

The estimated completion time is one hour.

Objectives
At the end of this study session, you should be able to:

• List seven problems found with basins, sinks, and laundry tubs.

• Question 1

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  	Briefly describe the steps involved in testing for functional flow and drainage.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Check if there is adequate pressure and flow at each fixture.  2. Check if there is adequate pressure and flow at each fixture with more than one fixture flowing.  3. Check if the drainage system for each fixture carry waste away successfully 4. Check if there are leaks at the fixtures or in the piping 5. Check if water heater delivers hot water to all the fixtures.  Correct Answer: 1. Test cold water in basin and tub. Watch pressure when both are run simultaneously. 2. Checks drainage and repeat procedure for hot water. 3. Compare pressures for hot/cold water. 4. Test shower by activating diverter. Flush toilet and watch shower pressure. 5. Similar comparisons can be done by running fixtures in other rooms and observing the pressure changes. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 2

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  	Briefly describe what a pervious floor is.
  	Selected Answer: It means the wall is able to absorb water.  Correct Answer:   A pervious floor is one that is able to absorb water. i.e. Carpet in a bathroom Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 3

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  	List five causes of leakage at basins.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Faucet 2. Bowl 3. Drain connection or pipe 4. Trap 5. Pop-up drain stoppers 6. Overflow Correct Answer: 1. Defective faucets or faucet connections 2. Bowl cracks or holes in bowl 3. Drain connection or pipe connection is poor 4. Poor trap connections, clean-outs or split traps 5. Poor connections at pop-up drain stoppers 6. Rusting through of welded overflows on enameled steel basins Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 4

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  	List ten plumbing fixtures common in residential construction.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Sinks 2. Basins (code name lavatories) 3. Toilets (code namewater closets) 4. Bathtubs 5. Shower stalls 6. Laundry tubs 7. Bidets 8. Faucets 9. Hose bibbs 10. Whirlpool bathtubs Correct Answer:   1. Sinks 2. Basins 3. Toilets 4. Bathtubs 5. Shower stalls 6. Laundry tubs 7. Bidets 8. Faucets 9. Hose bibbs 10. Whirlpool bathtubs Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 5

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  	List two possible cross connections at basins and sinks.
  	Selected Answer: 1. Design issue 2. Operator leaves extendable faucets in a full sink Correct Answer:   1. Vegetable sprayer left lying in a sink 2. Extendable faucets Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 6

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  	What two things must a room have if it is going to contain plumbing fixtures?
  	Selected Answer: 1. Light 2. Ventilization Correct Answer:   1. Light 2. Ventilation Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 7

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  	Where should you test for functional flow and drainage most rigorously?
  	Selected Answer: In the most remote room Correct Answer:   Concentrate on the bathroom that is highest in the house and/or furthest away from the point where the water comes in. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 8

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  	Why shouldn?t you test hidden overflows?
  	Selected Answer: They often leak Correct Answer:   They are rarely used and often leak. The leakage may be hard to detect and may result in concealed damage, or delayed damage evidence. Response Feedback: [None Given]

• Question 9

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  	Chips in enamel steel sinks along the overflow line are a result of the weld process.
  	Selected Answer:  True Answers:  True False Response Feedback: Good work

• Question 10

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  	Surface cracking in an acrylic kitchen sink is not a concern because there is no leakage.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers:  True False Response Feedback: That's not correct

• Question 11

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  	Testing for loose wall hung basins is best done by putting all your weight on the basin.
  	Selected Answer:  True Answers: True  False Response Feedback: That's not correct

• Question 12

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  	You should be operating all isolating valves that you find during your inspection.
  	Selected Answer:  False Answers: True  False Response Feedback: Good work