Content
Outline: A detailed outline of the subject matter
covered by the exam, including the percentage of questions
from each content area and task.
1. General Requirements
Includes verification of piping systems to be protected
as required from corrosion, stress and stain, freezing,
and physical damage, to include building components.
Also to verify that piping systems are designed
to provide for proper installation, support, penetrations
and waterproofing of exterior openings. Read plans
verifying that fixtures, appliances and other systems
comply with code.
4%
2. Fixtures
Verify plans for proper installation of fixtures
including waste receptors, appliances and appurtenances.
Verify plans for proper installation of faucets,
fixtures and fittings.
11%
3. Water Heaters
Verify Plans for proper use of materials required
valves, T&P valve and discharge piping installation,
thermal expansion requirements. Verify plans for
proper size of fuel gas piping, combustion air requirements
and required venting.
9%
4. Water Supply and
Distribution
Verify plans for proper piping material, joints
and connections. Verify the waterservice and distribution
piping for proper installation of cold and hot water
delivery including minimum and maximum pressure
and volume requirements, identification, sizing,
valves, and insulation. Verify the potable water
supply and distribution piping for proper protection
against contamination.
20%
5. Sanitary Drainage
Verify proper material, sizing and installation
of the building drain, building sewer, branches
and stacks. Verify for the proper installation of
backwater valves, sumps, ejectors and required cleanouts.
Verify indirect waste systems for condensate drains,
pumps and tanks.
16%
6. Vents
Verify plans show approved materials and the proper
us of materials, fittings, joints and connections.
Verify plans show proper sizing and minimum venting
requirements and methods including terminations.
14%
7. Traps, Interceptors,
Separators, Special Piping and Storage Systems
Verify plans show proper use and connection of traps,
interceptors and separators. Verify plans show required
chemical treatment, high-temperature and neutralization
systems.
10%
8. Storm Drainage
Verify plans show proper design of roof drains,
conductors and leaders including approved materials
and sizing. Verify plans show proper design of sub-soil
and building sub-drains, sumps and pumping system.
8%
9. Health Care Plumbing
Verify plans show approved materials, fixtures
and locations. Verify plans show proper application
of fixtures including accessibility, waste receptors,
appliances and appurtenances including clearances,
access and sealing. Verify plans show proper design
of service and distribution of cold and hot water
delivery. Verify plans show potable water supply
and distribution piping including proper protection
against contamination.
