Self-Test D-1.1 Codes and Standards

Complete Self-Test D-1.1 and check your answers.

1. Which governing body is responsible for issuing plumbing permits?
   1. Municipal
   2. Provincial
   3. Federal
   4. Technical safety branch

    

2. In the province of BC, which document provides the minimum requirements for building plumbing systems?
   1. BC Building Code
   2. National Plumbing Code
   3. BC Plumbing Code
   4. CSA Gas Code

    

3. Which document may be adopted by provincial and territorial governments to regulate the design and installation of plumbing systems with or without adaption to local needs?
   1. BC Building Code
   2. National Plumbing Code
   3. BC Plumbing Code
   4. Sewage System Regulation

    

4. Which of the following organizations maintains records of onsite sewage systems installed in BC?
   1. Ministry of Health
   2. AHJ or local municipal government
   3. BCWWA
   4. Ministry of Development

    

5. How does the National Plumbing Code identify any technical changes or additions found in the latest edition of the code?
   1. Bulletins
   2. Highlighted sections
   3. Vertical line in margin
   4. Italics

    

6. Which of the following processes would require a plumbing permit?
   1. Installing new piping
   2. Adding additional fixtures
   3. Opening a wall to replace piping
   4. All of the above

    

7. What does a municipal government use to require a plumber apply for a permit for work?
   1. Bylaws
   2. Decrees
   3. Amendments
   4. Regulations

    

8. What term describes a product that has been tested and certified by an accredited certification organization?
   1. Listed
   2. Applicable
   3. Standardized
   4. Harmonized

    

9. A typical standard used in the construction industry will outline the minimum acceptable performance of a material used in building.
   1. True
   2. False

    

10. A standard may outline procedural standards to detail how products are to be installed to be safe and reliable for the intended purpose.
    1. True
    2. False

     

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