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Hundreds of questions and answers to help you pass the apprentice, journeyman, or master plumber's exam.
- Questions are in the style of the actual exam.
- Gives answers for both the Standard and Uniform plumbing codes.
Includes tips on studying for the exam and the best way to prepare yourself for examination day.
Table of Contents
Introduction - How to Use This Book, 5
Part One: Plumbing Systems
- Plumbing Systems - General Regulations, 12
- Plumbing Definitions, 27
- Materials: Quality and Weights, 44
- Joints and Connections, 51
- Traps and Cleanouts, 58
- Sanitary Drainage Systems, 69
- Vents and Venting, 82
- Special Traps, Interceptors and Separators, 96
- Indirect and Special Waste Piping, 109
- Private Sewage Disposal Systems, 122
- Water Distribution Systems, 136
- Storm Water Drainage Systems, 148
- Plumbing Fixtures and Special Plumbing Fixtures, 157
Part Two: Gas Systems
- Gas Regulations and Definitions, 172
- Gas Piping - Materials and Installation, 185
- Gas Appliances, Vents and Flues, 200
Part Three: Specialized Plumbing Systems
- Fire Protection Systems, 219
- Nonflammable Medical Gas Systems, 233
Part Four: Plumbing Isometrics, Piping Diagrams and Plumbers’ Math
- Isometric Drawings, 241
- Basic Plumbing Mathematics, 254
Part Five: Sample Examination
- Examination Day, 267
- First Day (Morning Portion), 268
First Day (Afternoon Portion), 279
Second Day, 298
Answers, 315
Index, 317