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International Mechanical Code (IMC) 10 Question Practice

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1. Provisions of an appendix do not apply unless                            .

A. applicable to unique conditions

B. relevant to fire or life safety

C. specifically adopted

D. specified in the code

IMC 102.2.1

IMC 102.2.1

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2. Copper Alloy Tubing shall be supported every _______ feet when in a horizontal position.

A. 10

B. 2

C. 8

D. 6

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3. A person holding a permit has the right to apply for an extension, provided the permit                          .

A. has only been granted one previous extension

B. has been expired for less than one year

C. is less than 60 days old

D. is unexpired

IMC 106.4.4

IMC 106.4.4

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4. Which of the following installations is permitted to be backfilled prior to an underground inspection?

A. ground source heat pump loop systems

B. underground ducts of approved materials

C. drainage pipe exceeding 8 inches in diameter

D. hydronic piping systems

IMC 107.2 Exception

IMC 107.2 Exception

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5. Hangers for a suspended unit heater must be ________.

A. Provided by the appliance manufacturer

B. Noncombustible

C. Steel angle iron

D. Designed by a registered design professional

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6. A permit is not required for a self-contained refrigeration system that contains a maximum of                                         pound(s) of refrigerant.

A. 10

B. 1

C. 20

D. 5

IMC 106.2 #7

IMC 106.2 #7

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7. When a building permit is issued, the construction documents shall be stamped                                .

A. “Accepted as Reviewed”

B. “Reviewed for Code Compliance”

C. “Approved for Construction”

D. “Approved”

IMC 106.4.1

IMC 106.4.1

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8. Discharge of chemical waste from a fluid cooler shall be approved by the ________________.

A. EPA

B. Fire department

C. Appropriate regulatory authority

D. Building safety department

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9. Unless the factory-built fireplace system has been specifically tested, listed and labeled for the installation, ____________ shall not be installed.

A. A tight-fitting damper

B. Chimney offsets

C. A rain cap

D. Gasketed fireplace doors

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10. Radiant heat system panels installed on wood or steel framing shall be installed ___________ framing members or shall be mounted between framing members

A. Parallel to

B. within ¼ inch of

C. Perpendicular to

D. Spanning a minimum of two

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