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Certification: Residential Plumbing Inspector

Exam ID: P1
 
  • 60 multiple-choice questions
  • 2-hour limit
  • Open book
Content Outline: A detailed outline of the subject matter covered by the exam, including the percentage of questions from each content area and task.
01. General Requirements 14%
 

0101. Permits Required
Determine when permits are required and issue permits.

1%  
 

0102. Piping Protection
Inspect all piping systems to insure protection as required from corrosion, stress and strain, freezing, and physical damage.

3%  
 

0103. Piping Installation, Support, Sleeving and Penetrations
Inspect all piping systems for proper installation, support, sleeving, penetrations and waterproofing of exterior openings.

4%  
 

0104. Damage to Structural Elements
Inspect building components for damage due to installation of the plumbing systems.

3%  
 

0105. Required Test of Plumbing Systems
Verify that all required tests of installed piping systems are conducted.

3%  
02. Fixtures 8%
 

0201. Maximum Required
Inspect for proper location and the minimum required fixtures.

1%  
 

0202. Fixture and Material Approvals
Inspect for approved materials and fixture approvals.

1%  
 

0203. Installation, Location, Clearance and Access
Inspect for proper installation of fixtures, waste receptors, appliances and appurtenances including clearances, access and sealing.

3%  
 

0204. Flow Rates
Inspect for maximum and minimum flow rates and temperature control valves.

2%  
 

0205. Faucets, Fittings and Accessories
Inspect for proper installation of faucets, fixture fittings and accessories.

1%  
03. Water Heaters 12%
 

0301. Uses, Installation and Labeling
Inspect for proper use and installation of materials and check for appliance approval.

2%  
 

0302. Clearance, Location, Protection, Pans, Seismic Restraint
Inspect for clearances, locations, protection, pans and seismic restraint.

3%  
 

0303. Valves and Expansion Tanks
Inspect for required valving, T&P valve and discharge piping installation, thermal expansion requirements and pipe sizing.

4%  
 

0304. Combustion Air and Gas Piping
Inspect for proper sizing of fuel gas piping, combustion air requirements and required venting.

3%  
04. Water Supply and Distribution 21%
 

0401. Materials, Joints and Connections
Inspect for approved materials, joints and connections.

3%  
 

0402. Identification, Sizing and Valving
Inspect the service and distribution piping for proper installation of cold and hot water delivery, identification, sizing and valving.

7%  
 

0403. Protection Against Contamination
Inspect the potable water supply and distribution piping for proper protection against contamination.

6%  
 

0404. Pressure and Volume Requirements
Verify the minimum and maximum pressure and volume requirements.

3%  
 

0405. Potable Water and Treatment
Verify the requirements for potable water and installation of water treatment.

2%  
05. Sanitary Drainage 23%
 

0501. Materials and Fittings
Inspect for approved materials and use of proper fittings, joints, and connections.

4%  
 

0502. Sizing of System
Inspect for proper sizing and installation of the building drain, building sewer, branches and stacks.

8%  
 

0503. Valves, Sumps, Ejectors, and Cleanouts
Inspect for the proper installation of backwater valves, sumps, ejectors and required cleanouts.

3%  
 

0504. Traps
Inspect for the correct type, size, design, location and installation of traps.

5%  
 

0505. Indirect Waste
Inspect indirect waste systems for air breaks or air gaps.

3%  
06. Vents 22%
 

0601. Material, Joints, Connection and Grade
Inspect for approved materials, joints, connections and proper grades.

5%  
 

0602. Sizing
Inspect for the proper sizing of the venting system.

6%  
 

0603. Methods and Installation
Inspect for the minimum venting requirements, methods and installation.

11%  

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