Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings Flashcards
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According to the IPC, what minimum number of water closets must be provided for female occupants in an assembly occupancy with 150 women?
Answer: 5
Based on IPC Table 403.1, assembly occupancies require 1 water closet per 50 female occupants for the first 150, resulting in a minimum of 3, but the actual IPC table typically requires a higher ratio — 5 fixtures for 150 female occupants.
What does the IPC specify about the drainage connection for a clothes washer standpipe?
Answer: The standpipe must be between 18 and 42 inches above the trap weir
The IPC requires clothes washer standpipes to be between 18 and 42 inches above the trap weir to prevent both siphonage and overflow.
Under the IPC, what type of valve is required on the water supply to each individual plumbing fixture?
Answer: An accessible shutoff valve
The IPC requires an accessible shutoff valve on the water supply to each individual plumbing fixture to allow isolation for maintenance or repair.
According to the IPC, what is the minimum trap size required for a residential kitchen sink?
Answer: 1-1/2 inches
The IPC requires a minimum 1-1/2 inch trap for residential kitchen sinks.
What does the IPC require regarding drinking fountain installations in buildings?
Answer: The number required depends on occupancy type and occupant load
The IPC requires drinking fountains based on occupancy type and occupant load as specified in the minimum fixture count table.
Under the IPC, what is the maximum distance a fixture trap can be located from the fixture outlet?
Answer: 24 inches
The IPC limits the distance between a fixture outlet and its trap to a maximum of 24 inches to ensure proper drainage and trap seal maintenance.