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4266565190500PLEASE DO NOT BOOKMARK ANY ANYTIMECE WEBPAGES!Our system will remember the last page you viewed when logging out and back in but please DO NOT exit out when taking a test. Your place will NOT be saved.How to take this course.1. Download and Print the test questions.2. Login to your account with your ID and password.3. Viewing your status page, scroll down and click on “Click here to start this course”.-317547625004. Begin viewing the web pages. Refer to your printed test to find the correct answers. The questions track the web pages.5. As you find the answers, circle them on your printed copy.6. At the end of each section, you’ll enter the quiz which is the same as your printed test. Refer to your circled answers when actually answering the quiz on the web.7. Upon passing, you will proceed to the next section. If failed to pass, you will be moved to the beginning of that section for more review.Mobile users – Many current mobile devices are compatible with AnytimeCE and will probably work. If not, use a desktop or laptop computer to complete your course.Quiz 1According to Table 501.1(1), what is the recommended size water heater for a house with 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms?35 gallons42 gallons54 gallons67 gallons80 gallonsAccording to Table 501.1(1), what is the recommended size water heater for a house with 1 bathroom and 3 bedrooms?42 gallons54 gallons67 gallons80 gallons100 gallonsAccording to Table 501.1(1), what is the recommended size water heater for a house with 2 bathrooms and 5 bedrooms?42 gallons54 gallons67 gallons75 gallons80 gallonsUsing the recommended sizes from Table 501.1(1), what size water heater is acceptable for a house with 3 bathrooms and 4 bedrooms?42 gallons54 gallons67 gallons75 gallons80 gallonsAccording to Table 501.1(1), what is the recommended size water heater for a house with 1 bathroom and 2 bedrooms?42 gallons54 gallons67 gallons80 gallonsUsing the recommended sizes from Table 501.1(1), what size water heater is acceptable for a house with 1-1/2 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms?36 gallons42 gallons54 gallons67 gallonsNone of the answers provided.I’m a homebuilder with a spare 42-gallon water heater; into which house can I install it according to Table 501.1(1)?3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms1 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms2 bedrooms, 1 bathroomAll water heater installations must comply with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.Yes, but only if the AHJ enforces it.Yes, unless the AHJ makes an exception.Yes, and must also be approved by the AHJ.This is recommended, but not required.Not if the installer knows what they’re doing.Which activity may be performed on a water heater without a permit?Maintenance Installation Removal ReplacementNone of the answers provided.An inspection of a chimney or vents must be made before the chimney, vents or their parts are _______.permanently installedshown to the homeownercovered or concealedreadied for usedisclosed to the AHJWhen must a final water heater inspection be made by the AHJ?While the work authorized by the permit is being installed.When 75% or more of the installation has been installed to code.Within 10 days of completing the installation.Prior to covering or concealing any of the work.Any of the answers provided.A bedroom closet containing a water heater installation must _______.be exclusively for the use of the water heater and non-combustible storage.have a combustion air vent obtaining fresh air from outside.have a door with ventilation slatshave a hermetically sealed doorhave its floor raised at least 3 inches above the surrounding floorIt is permissible to install a water heater in a bathroom _______.provided it is installed in a closet and is not visibleonly if it is installed in a closet with a listed gasketed door assembly and listed self-closing deviceprovided it is a direct-vent typeexcept if it is a direct-vent typeonly if there is no other suitable location for installationA fuel-burning water heater installed in a bathroom closet must have a self-closing door that ______ and must be equipped with a self-closing hinge to make the door close and latch each time it is opened.is at least 3 feet tallhas ventilation holes or slatsswings open no less than 90 degreesis waterproofed on the insidenone of the answers providedThe self-closing hinges for the door of a bathroom closet water heater installation are not permitted to include a hold-on feature.TrueFalseA water heater other than a direct-vent type must be located _______.as close as practical to a chimney or gas vent in a closetadjacent to an exterior wallwithin 10 feet of a window or exterior doordirectly beneath a chimney or gas ventA listed water heater must be installed with clearances that _______.do not interfere with combustion airdo not block an exterior windoware no less than 18 inches on all sidesare recommended by the AHJallow access on all sidesListed water heaters are not always required to be installed in accordance with their manufacturer’s installation instructions.TrueFalseAll unlisted water heaters shall be installed with a clearance of at least ______ on all sides and rear.6 inches8 inches10 inches12 inches18 inchesWhen an unlisted water heater is installed over _______, the floor shall be protected in an approved manner.an air ducta combustible floora non-waterproof floora non-concrete flooranother water heater on the floor belowAll water heater installations are to be provided with _______ by means of an approved and listed device.overpressure protectionunderpressure bufferinginlet water at no more than 5 gpman overpressure indicator an elevated base_______ water heater installations must be provided with over-temperature protection.Only listedAll except fuel-burningAllOnly unlistedAll except vent-typeInstallation of vacuum relief devices shall be in accordance with the terms of their listings and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.True, unless the AHJ makes an exception.True, unless an unlisted device is used at the installer’s discretion.True, but only if it is installed after the final inspection.True without exception.False in the case of extenuating circumstances.It is permissible to install a shutoff valve between the relief valve’s discharge pipe and the atmosphere.No, it is dangerous to install any kind of device in the path of the discharge pipe.Yes, provided the valve has a hold-on setting.Yes, but only for use during maintenance.No, not without the AHJ’s approval.Yes, provided it passes inspection.It is _______ to install a shutoff valve between the relief valve and the water heater.mandatorynot permittednot recommendedrecommended but not requirednot recommended but requiredThe hourly Btu discharge capacity of a pressure relief device shall be _______ the input rating of the water heater.equal tono more thanless thanat least 10% more thanno less thanQuiz 2All water heaters deriving heat from fuels or other types of energy _______ must be constructed and installed with the approved standards.other than gasexcepting solarnot recognized by the AHJother than wood fireonly available in urban areasAn adequate supply of air for combustion and for adequate ventilation of heater rooms or compartments _______ provided for oil-burning water heater installations.should beshall not beshouldn’t beshall benone of the answers providedPrior to installation of an oil-burning water heater, _______.the local fire department must be alertedyou should wash your handsit is required to install an earthquake valve on the oil linethe AJH must approve its locationit is necessary to obtain a deviation requestThe reference code for an oil-fired water heater is ______.Uniform Mechanical Code 2012 UPC NFPA 31 Flue Gas CodeNFPA 32An indirect-fired water heater must conform to the following code:ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Uniform Mechanical Code2012 UPCNFPA 31UL 732Each indirect-fired water heater shall have a label that meets ______ requirements.UPC UMC ASHREA ASME RSESEach indirect-fire water heater shall have a label showing that that the appliance has ______ in accordance with ASME requirements.met the weight requirementbeen testedbeen manufacturednot been repackagednone of the answers providedA single-wall heat exchanger in an indirect-fired water heater must utilize potable water or a fluid _______.that is clear or translucentof indeterminate classrecognized as safe by the EPAmaintains its viscosity at high temperaturesrecognized as safe by the FDAThe required label for an indirect-fired water heater that incorporates a single-wall heat exchanger must state ______ at the top.DANGERSTOPCAUTIONNON-POTABLE WATERFDA APPROVEDThe Authority Having Jurisdiction _______ the use of an approved dielectric insulator on the water piping connections of water heaters and related water-heating appliances.shall requiremay not requireshall have the authority to require must discourageis likely to forbidIn a location where a water heater must be strapped to resist seismic motion, the lower strapping point must be _______ the controls.at least 4 inches from4 inches aboveno closer than 6 inches from4 inches belowcoveringIn a location where a gas water heater must be strapped to resist seismic motion, it is possible that _______ earthquake protection valves on the gas lines.the AHJ may forbidthe AHJ may requirea local fire department may requirean installer is permitted to refuse to installa homeowner may forbidA water heater supported from the ground shall rest on level concrete or other approved base with a height of at least ______ above the surrounding ground level.1 inch2 inches3 inches4 inches5 inchesWhen a water heater is located in an attic where damage may result from a leak, _______ shall be installed beneath the water heater.a watertight pan without a draina waterproof floora drainan absorbent pada watertight, corrosion-proof drained panA required drainage pan installed beneath a water heater must be _______.at least ? inches in depthno more than 1-1/2 inches deepat least 1-1/2 inches deepat least 25% wider than the water heatermade of non-corrosive metalA non-direct-vent appliance installed in a beauty shop that uses flammable aerosol sprays shall be located in a separate equipment room _______.adjacent to the bathroom(s)that has an airtight gasketed doorwith a door with ventilation holes or slatsthat has outside combustion and dilution airmeasuring at least 4 feet by 4 feet_______ shall be provided in commercial and industrial locations for comfort and proper working conditions for personnel.Chilled beveragesProcess airWarm water for hand washingCooled process airCombustion and dilution airAppliances are not permitted to be installed in areas where the open use, handling, or dispensing of flammable liquids occurs.Yes, this is always true.Yes, unless the AHJ makes an exception.Yes, unless the design, operation, or installation reduces the potential of ignition of the flammable vapors.No, this is incorrect.No, these installations are permitted when the facility layout is such that it cannot be avoided.A water heater in a garage that is separate from the living space shall be installed so that burners, burner-ignition devices and ignition sources are at least ______ above the floor, unless the appliance is listed as flammable vapor ignition resistant.12 inches16 inches18 inches24 inches28 inchesA water heater installed in a garage must be protective from damage from vehicles by.Installing postsElevating the unit above the normal path of vehiclesLocating the unit out of the normal path of vehiclesAll of the provided answersIs it permissible to install a water heater at floor level in a residential garage?No, this is never permitted.Yes, but only when the garage is used for storage and not for parking cars.Yes, provided it is located in a separate room with access and air supply only from outside the garage.Yes, provided it is located in a separate room with a window or direct vent to the outside.Yes, provided the AHJ has given approval as part of the permit process.Quiz 3When installing appliances in an underground parking facility, what code is applicable?NFPA 31NFPA 62NFPA 88AMechanical CodeNEC 400Is it permissible to install an appliance in a repair garage?No, this is never permitted because of the flammable fluids and vapors present.Yes, it could be installed in a sealed detached room with a solid 1-hour fire wall.Yes, with the same restrictions as a residential installation.Yes, it could be installed in a detached room provided the lower 8 feet of the separating wall has vents.No, not unless there is no separate building available for the installation.In a repair garage, it is permissible to install a heater provided it is _______ the floor.at least 8 feet abovedirectly onat least 6 feet aboveno more than 6 feet aboveNone of the answers provided Vehicle repair areas in commercial garages that only occasionally transfer Class II liquids _______.are permitted to have heating appliances installed no closer than 10 feet from the repair areasare not permitted to have heating appliancesdo not qualify for the UPC exception to install heating appliances per NFPA 30Amust have heating appliances installed at least 10 feet above the floormay have heating appliances installed per NFPA 30AAppliances installed in an Aircraft Hanger must conform to _______.NFPA 400NFPA 409NFPA 31NFPA 65NFPA 88AA combination of water heaters when used together shall be installed with the standard that applies to an individual unit.TrueFalseThe UPC requires that the installation crew leaves _______ in a readily available location at the job site upon completing a water heater installation.the manufacturer’s installation instructionsthe phone number of the installation companya copy of the invoiceliterature on the manufacturer’s available companion appliancesthe installer’s maintenance recommendationsIs it permissible for indoor appliances be installed outdoors?No, this is never permitted.Yes, provided a shelter is built over the equipment.Yes, but only if an equivalent outdoor appliance is not readily available.Yes, but only in locations not subject to extreme weather conditions.Yes, if the equipment is suitably protected from the outdoor environment.Appliances installed on rooftops must be designed to withstand any type of climate condition.TrueFalseFor a rooftop appliance installed in a protective enclosure, the minimum clearance between a service panel and the wall of the enclosure is ______.16 inches24 inches30 inches36 inches48 inchesRoofs upon which appliances will be installed must be designed to support the weight of the appliances.Yes, this is true.This is highly recommended, but not required by code.Roofs are automatically designed to support more load than they’ll actually carry.Buildings with roofs not capable of supporting the weight must install lighter appliances.Roofs not capable of supporting the extra weight are permitted to be reinforced.Equipment and appliances on rooftops must be installed with ______.supervision by the AHJwater-resistant toolsrubber sealscorrosion-resistant fastenersaccess locksAt least ______ shall be required between any part of the equipment or appliance and the edge of a roof.3 feet of insulation6 feet of clearance8 feet of clearance2 feet of walking space5 feet of drainage areaAppliance installations on rooftops require a readily-accessible disconnecting means _______ the appliance.no further than arm’s reach frommounted towithin sight ofno more than 10 feet fromadjacent toAll equipment installed on rooftops must be supplied with a 120-VAC grounded-type receptacle _______ the appliance.mounted towithin reach ofno more than 4 feet fromwithin sight ofnone of the answers providedThe rooftop equipment receptacle outlet shall be installed _______.on the supply side of the disconnect switchwith fire-proof insulationat least 18 inches from the equipmenton the most sheltered side of the equipmentinside a locked tamper-proof boxA rooftop appliance installation that may have standing water at the appliance must have a platform and/or walkway installed _______.that is made of a non-corrosive materialat least 4 inches above the waterlinearound the full perimeter of the applianceabove the waterlinenone of the answers provided Equipment and appliances are permitted to be installed in elevated locations.Yes, this is always permitted.Yes, but only if a more easily accessible location is not available.No, elevated installations are unsafe and not allowed.Yes, provided they are specifically designed for such locations.Yes, provided they are accessible.Buildings exceeding ______ shall have an inside means of access to the roof, unless other means of access are acceptable to the AHJ.10,000 square feet15 feet in height280 feet in perimeter18 feet in height100 feet in lengthThe minimum trap door size for an inside means of roof access is _______.24 inches by 22 inches24 inches by 30 inches28 inches by 36 inches22 inches by 36 inchesnone of the answers providedIn the absence of rigidly fixed 42-inch or greater height rails, guards, parapets or similar building structures, the rooftop access opening must be at least _______ from the roof edge or similar hazard.3 feet5 feet8 feet10 feetnone of the answers provided_______ shall be provided at the roof access, with a switch located inside the building near the access leading to the roof.A light sourcePermanent lightingAn emergency shutoff for the rooftop equipmentA 120-VAC grounded-type receptacle outletEmergency lightingAccess to an attic or under-floor appliance install must have an opening of at least 22 inches by 30 inches.No, this is not correct.Yes, this is correct.Yes, provided the appliance’s largest component is smaller than 22” x 30”.Yes, provided the appliance’s smallest component is smaller than 22” x 30”.It is not permissible to install an appliance in an attic.If the attic is under 6 feet in height, the distance from the access opening to the appliance shall not exceed ______.15 feet20 feet28 feet22 feet30 feetThe width of a passageway to access an appliance installed in an attic is required to be at least ______.16 inches18 inches24 inches28 inches32 inchesA gas water heater installed in an attic must have a _______ platform in front of its service side.level wooden30-inch by 30-inch level32-inch by 32-inch non-corrosive30-inch by 30-inch sturdy6-inch highFor an under-floor appliance installation, it is _______ to install a 120-volt receptacle and a lighting fixture near the appliance.convenientrecommendedunnecessarysometimes requiredmandatoryQuiz 4 – Electric Water HeatersA component that is not typically found on electric water heaters is the _______.upper heating elementmiddle heating elementlower heating elementdrain valvetemperature & pressure relief valveThe two types of heating elements are _______.flange and screw-inquick connect and nut & boltslip joint and pressure fitflare fit and compressionflanged and unflangedUpper thermostats have a/n ______.override controlhigh-temperature safety cutoutlow pressure cutouthigh pressure cutoutlow-voltage cutoutA pictorial wiring diagram is similar to an as-built illustration except that it uses _______.imaginary linesactual wiresstraight linespicturesstandard symbolsA ladder wiring diagram is most useful for ______.understanding the sequence of electrical operation of the componentscolor-coding the wiresplacement of the components in the actual systemunderstanding the number of wires and components required to build the systemnone of the answers providedTypical functioning for an electric water heater with a tank full of cold water begins with the ______.the middle element heating the water at the middle of the tankthe lower element heating the water at the bottom of the tankthe upper element heating the water at top of the tankboth elements heating water at the same timethe upper and lower elements alternating on and offThe device that turns a heating element on and off is a ______.T&P valvehigh-limit switchthermostatmanual temperature switchpressure switchIf an electric water heater isn’t producing hot water, the first item to check is the _______.limit switch in upper thermostatlower element T&P valveelectrical breaker in panel boxnone of the answers providedThe temperature setting for a water heater thermostat should be ______ or less.100°F110°F120°F130°F140°FAt 130°F, a serious burn can occur within ______.5 minutes2 minutes30 seconds10 seconds5 secondsWhen testing for a bad heating element, a reading of _______ indicates that the element is good.7 ohms16 ohms21 ohms45 ohms50 ohmsA water heater with a broken dip tube allows cold water to _______.fall to the bottom of the tankmix with the hot water in the tank thus giving an even temperaturebe discharged by the temperature & pressure relief valveshort circuit to the hot water outletnone of the answers providedNoise from the water heater most likely is due to _______.harmonics in the water supply pipingsludge boiling in the bottom of the tankcorroded heating elementswater hammer amplified throughout the systema plugged overflowThe main purpose of an anode is to _______.prevent the tank from rustingprevent electrical shock to the heating elementskill pathogens in the waterprevent corrosion on the steel-to-copper pipe connectionsreplace dielectric unionsLeaking from the T&P valve is not likely caused by ______.a defective valvetank pressure approaching a dangerous levelthermal expansion of the watera broken dip tubenone of the answers providedQuiz 5 – Expansion Tanks40 gallons of water heated from 50°F to 120°F will increase in volume by about ______.1/2 gallon1 gallon2 gallons5 gallons7 gallons80 gallons of water when heated from 50°F to 120°F will increase in volume by about ______.1/2 gallon2 gallons5 gallons7 gallonsNone of the answers providedAn installation that allows thermally expanded water back into the water supply is known as a/n ______ system.closed modernopen standard compliantAn installation that does not allow thermally expanded water back into the water supply is known as a/n ______ system.guardedopenstandardcompliantclosedAn over-pressurized water tank is not likely to result in ______.collapse of the internal flue ventclosing of the T&P valvephysical deformation of the interior of the tankpiping leaks throughout the systemnone of the answers providedWhen water is allowed to continuously drip from the T&P relief valve, ______. it’s prudent to place a drip pan to collect the waterit might be necessary to install a stronger valveminerals from the water can build up on the valve, eventually blocking itit should be piped back into the systema licensed plumber should replace the valve with a plugPressure relief valves are typically set to ______.50 psi100 psi150 psi200 psi300 psiThe major disadvantage of using a water relief valve is ______.the extra piping cost involvedfinding a suitable drain/sewer connectionfreeze protection in cold temperaturesincreased water/energy costsnone of the answers providedThe recommended expansion tank size for a system with a 20-gallon tank and a water supply pressure of 50 psi is ______.2.0 gallons3.2 gallons4.4 gallons5.5 gallons10.3 gallonsThe recommended expansion tank size for a system with a 65-gallon tank and a water supply pressure of 68 psi is ______.1.5 gallons2.0 gallons3.2 gallons4.4 gallons10.3 gallonsThe recommended expansion tank size for a system with an 80-gallon tank and a water supply pressure of 62 psi would be ______.2.0 gallons3.2 gallons3.6 gallons4.4 gallons10.3 gallonsThe recommended expansion tank size for a system with a 120-gallon tank and a water supply pressure of 42 psi would be ______.2.0 gallons3.2 gallons4.0 gallons4.4 gallons10.3 gallonsA double check valve on the water supply line would indicate a/n ______ system.openclosedup-to-dateautomaticmanual The UPC requires a water system that could allow flow back into the water supply have a backflow prevention device installed.TrueFalseA thermal expansion tank should be installed on the ______ the water heater.hot water side oftop ofcold water side ofadjacent toceiling aboveA thermal expansion tank should be installed ______.horizontallyverticallyat a 45-degree angleat an angle that optimizes flowat any angleWhat is the most important thing to consider during installation of an expansion tank?support of the tankpleasing the homeownertank sizetank orientationtype of water piping ................
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