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The purpose of the UMC is to____ A.safeguard the investment of the builders B.safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare C. safeguard the investment of property owners D.safeguard insurers of buildings |
B. 101.2 |
101.2 |
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The discretionary approval of an alternate material or method of construction by the authority having jurisdiction _____ A. pertains to all installations of the same type B. pertains to similar installations in other jurisdictions C. has no effect beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of the authority having jurisdiction D. grants approval for similar installations from that time forward |
C 104.1 |
104.1 |
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Where in any specific case, different sections of the UMC or other recognized codes or regulations specify different materials, methods of construction, or requirements _______ A. the most restrictive code shall govern B. the fire regulations shall govern C. the local regulations shall govern D. the federal regulations shall govern |
A. 101.3.1 |
101.3.1 |
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Mechanical systems lawfully in existence at the time of adoption of the UMC may have their use, maintenance, or repair continued if _____ A. approved by the authority having jurisdiction B. the maintenance and repair is in accordance with the original design and location, and no hazard to life, health, or property has been created by such mechanical system. C. all additions, alterations, and repairs shall comply with the present uniform mechanical code D. the entire system must comply with existing regulations and the UMC |
B. 102.2 |
102.2 |
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Mechanical systems that are a part of any building or structure undergoing a change in use or occ. as defined in the building code____ A. shall have the existing mechanical system and equipment continued if inspected and approved at the time of installation. B. shall comply to all the requirements of the present UMC that apply to the new use or occ. C. shall have the existing mechanical system and equipment certified by a registered professional engineer in order to use the system D. shall have the existing mechanical system exempt from current mechanical regulations |
B 102.3 |
102.3 |
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All mechanical systems, materials (both existing and new) and all parts thereof shall be maintained in proper operating condition____ A. in accordance with the original design and in a safe and hazard free condition B. in conformance with the current edition of the UMC C. unless relocated to a new location D. In conformance with the owners requirements |
A. 102.4 |
102.4 |
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To determine compliance of maintenance of mechanical systems or equipment____
A. the authority having jurisdiction may cause the mechanical system or equipment to be reinspected B. the owner or designated agent is responsible to request inspection C. annual inspection is required by an engineer or consultant D. insurance underwriters require annual inspections |
A. 102.4 |
102.4 |
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Mechanical systems or equipment that are part of buildings moved into or within the jurisdiction of the authority having jurisdiction____ A. shall be exempt from local regulations B. shall comply with the provisions of the existing code when installed. C. shall comply with the provisions of the present UMC for new installation D. shall have the authority having jurisdiction inspect and determine requirements prior to issuing a permit. |
C. 102.5 |
102.5 |
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The authority having jurisdiction may require test to substantiate claims for alternate materials and methods of installation and such testing shall be____ A. performed by the authority having jurisdiction B. witnessed by the authority having jurisdiction C. performed by the local testing agency D. performed by an approved testing agency |
D. 105.2 |
105.2 |
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The authority having jurisdiction shall have the authority to require a test to be made or repeated if, at any time____ A. the authority having jurisdiction has not previously requested testing within a one year period B. it is required by the building owner C. the authority having jurisdiction adopts another code D. there is reason to believe that any material or device no linger conforms to the requirements on which approval was based. |
D. 105.3 |
105.3 |
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Minor additions, alterations, and repairs to existing mechanical systems may be installed in accordance with the law in effect at the time the original installation was made____ A. When approved by the authority having jurisdiction B. provided the owner accepts responsibility C. provided the work is done by a licensed contractor D. in every case |
A. 102.1 |
102.1 |
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Where the regulations refer to "this code" it shall mean the____ A. building code B. uniform plumbing code C. uniform mechanical code D. uniform plumbing code |
C. 101.1 |
101.1 |
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The person responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment is the __ A. installing contractor B. the owner C. the manufacturer D. A and C |
B. 102.4 |
102.4 |
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Where different Sections of this code or reference standard specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive shall apply as determined by the____ A. general contractor B. authority having jurisdiction C. building owner D. mechanical contractor |
B. 101.3.1 |
101.3.1 |
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If a conflict exists between a general requirement and a special requirement____ A. the general shall apply B. either requirement can be allowed C. the special requirement shall apply D. the contractor can decide which requirement applies |
C. 101.3.1 |
101.3.1 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction is authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code and for such purposes shall have the powers of a
(A) medical health officer (B) professional engineer (C) law enforcement officer (D) plumbing inspector |
C. 106.1 |
106.1 |
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When the Authority Having Jurisdiction wishes to enter a building or premises that is occupied, in order to make an inspection, the official shall
(A) present his or her credentials to the occupant and request entry (B) mail a form to the occupant and request an appointment for inspection (C) phone the occupant and request a right of entry (D) demand entry to a property and show credentials |
A. 106.3 |
106.3 |
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When the Authority Having Jurisdiction wishes to enter a building or premises that is unoccupied, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
(A) immediately enter the premises because the Authority Having Jurisdiction has the “right of entry” to all property (B) make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or agent and request entry (C) determine the owner or agent through the license, property tax, or utility departments and make a request for entry (D) delay inspection until the premises are occupied |
B. 106.3 |
106.3 |
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Whenever any work is being done contrary to the provisions of the Uniform Mechanical Code, the Having Jurisdiction may order the work stopped by
(A) telling the persons engaged in doing or causing the work to be done (B) sewing a written notice on any persons engaged in doing or causing the work to be done (C) suspending the permit for all work on the project (D) notifying the owner that work must be stopped |
B. 106.4 |
106.4 |
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When a stop order has been issued on a premises, any such persons shall forthwith stop work until
(A) the permit fee has been paid (B) double the permit fee has been paid (C) authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to proceed with the work (D) all requirements on the stop order has been complied with |
C. 106.4 |
106.4 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction ,or authorized representative shall have the authority to disconnect a fuel.gas utility service or energy supplies to a building, structure, premises, or equipment regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code
(A) whenever a customer fails to pay the utility bill (B) if the appliance installation does not comply with the code (C) if unlisted appliances are installed (D) whenever, in case of emergency, it is necessary to eliminate an immediate hazard to life or property |
D. 106.5 |
106.5 |
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Whenever the Authority Having Jurisdiction ascertains that any equipment or portion thereof regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code has become hazardous to life, health, or property, a written order shall be issued stating that such equipment shall be
(A) certified by a professional engineer (B) restored to a safe or sanitary condition within a specified time (C) restored to a safe or sanitary condition as soon as possible (D) not operated beyond a specific date |
B. 106.6 |
106.6 |
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Whenever the Authority Having Jurisdiction condemns any equipment or portion thereof regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code, the written notice shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order and no person shall __
(A) use or maintain defective equipment beyond the expiration date (B) wait until the expiration date to commence repairs or replacement of the defective equipment (C) use or maintain the defective equipment after receiving the written notice (D) repair or replace the defective equipment before the expiration date of the notice and call for inspection |
C. 106.6 |
106.6 |
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No person shall make connections from any fuel, energy, or power supply to any equipment regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code, which has been disconnected, or ordered disconnected, by the Authority Having Jurisdiction until the use and re-connection is authorized by the
(A) owner (B) occupant (C) utility company (D) Authority Having Jurisdiction |
D. 106.7 |
106.7 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction or authorized agent charged with the enforcement of the Uniform Mechanical Code, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, has the following liability when damage may accrue to persons or property:
(A) may be personally liable (B) shall not be personally liable (C) may be partially liable (D) shall be subject to a degree of liability as ruled by an attorney |
B. 106.8 |
106.8 |
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Whenever mechanical equipment or a mechanical system regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code has been installed, inspected, and finally approved by the code enforcement agency, any person owning, operating, or controlling such equipment
(A) shall be relieved from all legal responsibilities and liabilities (B) shall share legal responsibilities and liabilities with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (C) shall not be relieved of legal responsibilities or lliabilities due to the approved installation of such mechanical equipment (D) is protected by the manufacturer’s warranty or guarantee for the application and installation of the system for one year |
C. 106.8 |
106.8 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction may request and shall receive, so far as required in the discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation from
(A) the mechanical designer or consultant (B) the manufacturer’s representative (C) the permit holder (D) other officials of the jurisdiction |
D. 106.9 |
106.9 |
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The term “unsafe equipment,” when regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code, refers to
(A) equipment that has not been approved (B) equipment that has not been inspected (C) equipment that is outside normal operating range (D) equipment that is dangerous to human life |
D. 107.1 |
107.1 |
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The Board of Appeals shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the
(A) Authority Having Jurisdiction (B) owner of the equipment (C) permit holder (D) equipment manufacturer |
A. 108.1 |
108.1 |
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A lawsuit brought against the Authority Having Jurisdiction or employee in the enforcement of the Uniform Mechanical Code shall
(A) result in the employee’s termination (B) result in the employee’s suspension (C) result in the employee paying for their own defense if found guilty (D) be defended by the jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings |
D. 106.8 |
106.8 |
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Any judgment against the Authority Having Jurisdiction or employee resulting from their enforcement of the provisions of the code shall be
(A) appealed by the legal department (B) assumed by the jurisdiction (C) referred to the “malpractice” insurance underwriter (D) reviewed by the state attorney |
B. 106.8 |
106.8 |
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All design and testing of equipment regulated by this code shall be subject to the approval of the
(A) Authority Having Jurisdiction (B) mechanical foreman (C) project manager (D) equipment manufacturer |
A. 101.3.2 |
101.3.2 |
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Separate mechanical permits are required for systems regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code for each
(A) project (B) heating System (C) cooling system (D) building or structure |
D. 111.1 |
111.1 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction may waive the submission of plans, calculations, or other data when application is made for a mechanical permit if
(A) reviewing of plans is not necessary to obtain compliance with the Uniform Mechanical Code (B) the application is “signed” by a licensed architect (C) the application is “signed” by a licensed professional engineer (D) the application is “signed” by a licensed mechanical contractor |
A. 112.2 exemption |
112.2 |
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When the Authority Having Jurisdiction issues a permit and under which plans and specifications are approved,
(A) the approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (B) the approved plans and specifications may be changed, modified, or altered without authorization from the Authority Having Jurisdiction provided compliance with the code is assured (C) the approved plans and specifications may be changed without authorization from the Authority Having Jurisdiction provided all alterations and revisions are noted on “as built drawings.” (D) the approved plans and specifications may be changed provided only an additional permit fee is paid |
A. 113.1 |
113.1 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction may issue a permit forthe construction of____
(B) a part of the mechanical system, and before the entire p provided adequate information has been filed (C) a part of the mechanical system, and before the entire plans and specifications have been approved, provided adequate info has been filed (D) a mechanical system without approved plans and specifications |
B. 113.1 |
113.1 |
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When a permit for a mechanical system regulated by the Uniform mechanical Cadet has expired, and before such work is commenced without changes to plans or specifications, a new permit
(A) may be obtained without charge (B) shall first be obtained, and the fee shall be one-half the amount charged for the original permit (C) shall first be obtained, and the regular fee charged, provided the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year (D) shall first be obtained, and the fee shall be one-half the amount required for a new permit, provided the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year |
C. 106.4 |
106.4 |
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Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time to commerce work, which shall not exceed _
(A) three months (B) six months (C) one year (D) 180 days |
D. 113.4 |
113.4 |
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One set of approved plans and specifications shall be kept____ of the building or work at all times, during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
(A) with the building owner (B) on the site (C) at the mechanical engineer's office (D) with the permit holder |
B. 113.2 |
113.2 |
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To renew action on an expired permit expired more than one year for the installation of a mechanical system, the permittee shall pay
(A) no fee (B) one-half the usual fee (C) the full permit fee (D) double the previous fee |
C. 113.4 |
113.4 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction may suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code whenever
(A) a written notice is posted on the job site (B) a written notice is given to the permittee (C) a written notice is given to the designer or engineer (D) the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information |
D. 113.5 |
113.5 |
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All mechanical systems for which a permit is required by the Uniform Mechanical Code shall be inspected by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and no portion of any mechanical system shall be concealed until
(A) operated normally (B) observed by an operating engineer (c) inspected and approved (D) tested |
C. 115.1 |
115.1 |
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When the installation of a mechanical system, regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code, is complete
(A) it shall be tested and operated (B) it shall be insulated (C) it shall be painted and color coded (D) a final inspection shall be made by the Authority Having Jurisdiction |
D. 115.1 |
115.1 |
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Mechanical systems regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code shall not be connected to energy fuel supply lines until authorized by the
(A) owner (B) energy supplier or agent (C) Authority Having Jurisdiction (D) consulting or design engineer |
C. 116.1 |
116.1 |
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Any mechanical system, regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code, installed to replace existing equipment or fixtures serving an occupied portion of a building, and provided a request for inspecting is filled within 48 hours of completion of installation
(A) may be operated without inspection (B) shall not be operated without inspection (C) may only be operated with constant supervision (D) may be operated but not permanently concealed until inspection |
D. 115.2 |
115.2 |
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The person responsible to call for inspection of a mechanical system is the
(A) person doing the work authorized by a permit (B) permit holder (C) consulting engineer (D) job superintendent |
A. 115.4 |
115.4 |
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No person shall make connections from a source of energy fuel to any mechanical system regulated by the Uniform Mechanical Code until
(A) a permit is issued (B) the installation is approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (C) the installation is approved by the supplier of the energy fuel (D) an occupancy permit has been issued for the building |
B. 116.1 |
116.1 |
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The Authority Having Jurisdiction may authorize temporary connection of mechanical equipment to the source of energy fuel for purposes of
(A) heating (B) lighting (C) ventilating (D) testing |
D. 116.2 |
116.2 |
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Based on Table 114.1 of the UMC, the permit fee from the installation of a forced-air gas furnace shall generally be calculated by
(A) the horsepower of the appliance (B) the diameter and length of the gas supply pipe (C) the Btu rating of the appliance (D) the cfm rating of the appliance |
C. 114.1 |
114.1 |
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The permit fee for the installation or relocation of a boiler or compressor shall be determined by the
(A) horsepower (B) pressure (C) Btu rating (D) pounds of steam per hour |
A. 114.1 |
114.1 |
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Permit fees for fuel-gas piping shall be determined by the
(A) number of outlets (B) size of the meter outlet (C) pressure rating of the system (D) total Btu capacity |
A. 114.1 |
114.1 |
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A person intending to install a gas appliance or equipment that is not listed in the permit fee schedule but requires a permanent connection to a fuel-gas system
(A) does not require a permit because no fee is specified (B) does not require a permit if the appliance is listed by an approved testing agency (C) must obtain a permit from the Authority Having Jurisdiction and pay the fee for such appliance categories (D) shall not be permitted to install unclassified appliances or equipment |
C. 114.1 |
114.1 |
