PHCC JOURNEYMAN PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
State Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters - ✔✔For buildings owned or
used by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a gas fitting permit shall be filed with:
Outside underground - ✔✔Plastic gas pipe fittings may only be used where:
12'' - ✔✔The change in diameter of a vent terminal shall be made by the use of an
increaser and occur no less than how far below the roof?
40,000 BTUs - ✔✔Unvented gas room heaters shall have a maximum BTU input of:
50' - ✔✔What is the maximum distance allowed between cleanouts in a 4'' horizontal
sanitary drain?
Category IV - ✔✔An appliance that operates with a positive vent static pressure and
with a vent gas temperature that can cause excessive condensation is defined as?
State Board of Examiners of Plumbing and Gas Fitters - ✔✔Who has the authority to
revoke a LP Installer's license?
Above the larger - ✔✔When two or more vents connectors enter a common gas vent or
chimney flue, the smaller of the two shall enter the vertical:
30'' - ✔✔When installing water piping to a specific fixture, said plumbing shall be full
size to within how many inches of the fixture itself?
Installed with a corrosion resistant tracer wire - ✔✔When installing plastic gas piping
outside underground it must be:
Shall not be used to vent another appliance - ✔✔The remaining space surrounding a
chimney liner, gas vent, special gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a masonry
chimney:
1 1/2 - ✔✔The inlet area of the strainer for a roof drain may not be less than _______
times the area of the conductor
10' - ✔✔Exposed PVC piping used for combustion air or discharge flue gases must be
labeled every:
, No - ✔✔Are you allowed to indirect waste a pre-rinse sink for a dishwasher in a
commercial kitchen?
6 Hours - ✔✔During a renewal cycle, Gas Fitters and Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Installers must complete how many hours of continuing education?
It must be the same material as the gas pipe - ✔✔When installing a gas line
underground inside of a building, what is not required with the conduit installed around
the gas line?
6 to 9 - ✔✔The acceptance range for a ph adjustment tank in an acid neutralization
system is:
6' - ✔✔When installing a gas appliance on a roof, what is the minimum distance from
the appliance to the edge of the roof?
a ASME rating - ✔✔An electric water heater installed in a commercial application
having a storage capacity of over 120 gallons must have:
A proven low fire start - ✔✔Burners with the firing rate of 1,000,000 BTUs shall be
equipped with the following
7 years - ✔✔How long does an apprentice need to retain their W-2 forms after passing
the journeyman exam?
10 minutes - ✔✔Before a gas piping system is put into operation, it must be pressure
tested for a period of:
False - ✔✔T or F: You may install a trop on an indirect waste main:
10' - ✔✔When purging gas to an outside location from a piping system, how far away
from a source of ignition must the termination be?
110 degrees - ✔✔What is the maximum temperature allowed for a lavatory faucet in a
public restroom?
1/4'' per foot upward slop towards the vent or chimney - ✔✔A vent connector shall be
installed without any dips or sags and have a slop of:
1/8'' - ✔✔What is the minimum pitch per foot for a 4'' sanatory drain
90 days - ✔✔A plumbing permit would not be valid if the work is not started within how
many days?
over 5psi - ✔✔At what pressure does gas piping need to be welded at?
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller bonie314. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $11.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.