Yes, this is permitted only if neither type of storm sewer system is available. No, this is not permitted unless the drainage system was installed to 1990. Yes, it is possible to drain to some other place of disposal satisfactory to the AHJ. Yes, this is permitted only for upgrades to existing drainage systems. In the case of a single-family dwelling, it is permissible to drain stormwater onto a lawn. Yes, provided the water flows away from the building and does not create a nuisance. No, this is not permitted. Yes, this is recommended, provided that both properties have the same No, this is not permitted without pre-approval from the AHJ. Yes, this is permitted if there is nowhere on the property for the water to drain. It is permissible for stormwater to be drained into sanitary sewers.
No, this is not permitted. Yes, it is permitted only if there is no other suitable drainage location for the stormwater. No, this is not permitted unless a licensed professional engineer has deemed it necessary. Yes, it is permitted if the sanitary sewer is designed for double the capacity. Yes, it is permitted, but only if the stormwater drainage system has reached capacity. The material and design of pipes selected for conveying rainwater must _______ to the satisfaction of the AHJ. be cost effective have extremely high durability ratings blend into their surroundings be versatile perform their intended function Stormwater conductors _______ shall be made of cast iron, copper, lead, wrought iron, Schedule 40 ABS DWV or other approved materials. installed above ground within a shaft
ground entering a detention pond adjacent to a vent Stormwater drainage pipe changes of direction must be _______. no closer than 12 inches from another change of direction in accordance with Chapter 14 Firestop Protection installed in such a way as to slow the flow rate of the water in accordance with the requirements of UPC Section 706.0 avoided unless absolutely necessary Materials exposed within ducts or plenums in other than single-family dwelling units must have a flame-spread index _______. of 25 or less that is lower than their index of not more than 50 that is suitable for environmental air spaces of at least 25
_______ copper and copper alloy pipe and tube shall be installed in accordance with Section 705.3. Changes of direction in Caps and fittings for Changes in elevation of Joints and connections in Underground systems of Storm drainage conductors installed aboveground in buildings shall be in accordance with the standards referenced in Table 701.2 for _______. building applications aboveground drain, waste and vent pipe copper and copper alloys (Type DVW) underground installations PVC Schedule 40 Co-extruded PVC storm drainage pipes installed along the ceiling in a building must be in accordance with _______. ASME B16.23 ASTM D2665 ASTM F628 CISPI 301 ASTM F891 Stormwater drainage conductors installed aboveground shall be of Type DWV copper drainage tube.
Perforated subsoil piping laid in crushed rock must have no less than _______ of the crushed rock surrounding the pipe. 2 inches 4 inches 12 inches 6 inches 14 inches Subsoil drainage shall be piped to _________. a drain an approved water course a street curb an alley any of the above It is permissible to use a concrete gutter to route the discharge from a subsoil drain to an alley. No, it is not acceptable to discharge stormwater into an alley. Yes, this is permitted, provided the concrete gutter is no less than 4 inches in diameter. Yes, this is permitted, provided the discharge runs to rain in the alley.
Yes, this is acceptable. Yes, this is allowed for alleys with existing storm drains. What is required if one encounters continuously flowing groundwater during the installation of subsoil drain pipe? Continue with the installation, adding extra perforations to the pipe in this area. Direct the subsoil drain pipe to a storm drain or approved water course. Terminate the piping at this location. Run a concrete gutter through this location, then proceed with the installation. Increase the 4 inches of porous rock surrounding the pipe to 12 inches or more. Where it is not possible to convey the discharge by gravity, subsoil drains must discharge to _______ provided with an approved automatic electric pump. an approved underground water course
a below-grade sanitary sewer system a tank or pit a French drain an accessible sump The minimum required dimensions of a subsoil drain sump are _______. 10 inches diameter and 18 inches deep 12 inches diameter and 20 inches deep 15 inches diameter and 22 inches deep 15 inches diameter and 18 inches deep 18 inches diameter and 15 inches deep The discharge piping from a sump pump must be _______. at least 1-1/2 inches in diameter no more than 18 inches below grade at 2 inches in diameter readily accessible extended to an above-grade level The concrete splash block for the drainage from a sump discharge pipe
The subsurface space of a stairwell for a building’s basement entrance must have _______. crushed rock around the drain area a grade leading away from the stairs a semi-porous surface material a drain or drains any of the answers provided Cellar entrance areaways measuring less than 100 square feet must have a of at least _______. 2 inches radius 2% of the subsurface area 2 inches in diameter 2 inches by 2 inches 2 square inches The drain for a subsurface areaway measuring 10 feet by 20 feet is permitted to drain into a subsoil drain. No, this is not permitted. Yes, this is permitted because the areaway does not exceed 200 square feet. No, this is not allowed unless it is impracticable to drain to another approved location.
Yes, this is allowed provided the subsoil drain discharges to a graded open area. No, this is only allowed for areaways with more than one drain. A subsurface areaway basement entrance measuring 1500 square feet with 1/8-inch-per-foot slope in a location receiving up to 5 inches per hour of rainfall must have a drainpipe size of _______ diameter. at least 3 inches at least 4 inches no more than 4 inches at 5 inches no more than 5 inches A subsurface areaway of 110 square feet with ¼-inch-per-foot in a location that receives rain at a rate of less than 1 inch per hour must have a drainpipe size of _______ diameter. at least 2 inches 3 inches maximum 3 inches minimum no more than 2.5 inches at least 2.5 inches
smaller than 1000 square feet may drain to an unpaved area filled with crushed rocks do not require a drain provided they slope toward a curb or gutter storm drain Where the drainage at a motor vehicle washing establishment needs to be directed to a sump, the UPC may require the establishment to _______. reduce the amount of water they produce discharge the water to a properly graded open area install curb and gutter drains install 6-inch or taller to direct the water replace some areas with crushed rocks If a newly constructed building and parking area create surface water drainage, the sumps and drains must be piped _______. to a storm drain or approved water course around the edges of the parking area onto a properly graded open area to a subsoil drain
The sanitary and storm drainage systems of a building shall be entirely separate. Yes, except where a combined sewer is used. Yes, this is correct. Yes, this is correct, unless it is impracticable to do so. No, this is not required. No, not unless the local jurisdiction requires it. In the case of a combined building sewer, the storm drain must be connected to the combined system through a single wye fitting _______ a soil stack. immediately upstream from at least 10 feet downstream from no more than 10 feet downstream from at 10 feet upstream from adjacent to A building storm drain tying into a combined building sewer must be connected _______. in the same horizontal as the sewer with a tee fitting
Flat-surface-type roof drain strainers may be installed on _______. any roof roofs above food storage commercial building roofs sun deck roofs any flat roof The interface of _______ with the roof must be made watertight with the use of flashing material. all roof drains metal roof drains roof drains that pass through the roof to the building interior roof drains that pass through the roof to the building exterior high-volume roof drains Roof drain lead flashing must be _______ 4 pounds per square foot. no less than approximately to less than no more than Where copper flashing is used for a roof drain, it must be at least _______. 4 ounces per square 6 ounces per square foot
True False In the case of a square rooftop measuring 100 feet by 100 feet with on three sides measuring 3 feet high and a wall on the fourth side measuring 5 feet high, how can we calculate the drainage area of the walls? 50% of (300 feet x 2 feet) 50% of (200 feet x 3 feet) 50% of (100 feet x 2 feet) 35% of (100 feet x 3 feet) 35% of (400 feet x 3 feet) If a pump produces a semi-continuous discharge that feeds into the building storm sewer, how much of its discharge is equivalent to 24 square feet of rooftop based upon a 4-inches-per-hour rainfall rate? 1 cubic inch 1 gallon per minute 1 hour 1 1 gallon per hour If a pump produces a semi-continuous discharge that feeds into the building storm sewer at a rate of 2 gallons per minute, what is its equivalent roof area