Introduction to Residential Construction
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Course Introduction
Introduction to Residential Construction provides an overview of the fundamental concepts, materials, methods, and processes involved in the construction of residential buildings. Students will examine the stages of construction from site preparation and foundation work through framing, roofing, installation of systems, and final finishes. The course covers essential topics such as reading construction plans, understanding building codes and regulations, sustainability practices, and the roles of various professionals in the construction industry. Emphasis is placed on safety practices, quality control, and the use of current tools and technologies. This course prepares students for further study or entry-level work in the residential construction field.
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Residential Construction Academy Plumbing 2nd Edition by Michael A Joyce
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Chapter 1: Plumbers Toolbox
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Q1) The most common tape measure used by plumbers extends 25'-0" and has a 1.25" thick blade.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) In a multi-screwdriver,the small diameter screwdriver combination bit is housed in the end of the shank that doubles as a _____" nut driver,and the large diameter end of the shank doubles as a _____" nut driver.
Answer: 1/4,5/16
Q3) Why must all burrs be removed after cutting a pipe end?
Answer: Burrs can travel in a water piping system and obstruct filters,screens,and water flow passageways.
Q4) The nail paw is also known as a __________ paw,and it has two different slotted ends that allow the user options based on the work location.
Answer: cat's
Q5) What is the purpose of the inside pipe cutter?
Answer: To cut plastic pipe in a difficult location.
Q6) _______________ shears are also known as tin snips.
Answer: Aviation
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Chapter 2: Power Tools
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Q1) Electrical power tools are connected directly to a power source and should never be used when wet conditions exist.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) Describe how a reciprocating saw works.
Answer: a reciprocating saw operates in a piston-like motion by thrusting a saw blade forward and backward in a sawing motion.
Q3) The ____________________ drill has a fixed drill chuck position tucked further in its body design than other drills for drilling in small spaces.
Answer: hole hawg
Q4) What is a lifeline and what is its purpose?
Answer: A lifeline is an approved rope or metal cord fixed at two secure points to which you connect the lanyard in order to provide mobility while working.
Q5) The most common method of fall protection is a ____________________ and a ____________________.
Answer: body harness,securing lanyard
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Chapter 3: Types of Pipe
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Q1) The two most common and different types of cast iron pipe (CI)utilized in a plumbing system are no-hub (NH)and service weight (SV).
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
Q2) What is galvanizing?
Answer: Galvanizing is a process that coats steel pipe so it can be used to distribute potable water with minimal corrosion;it does not,however,guarantee the pipe against rusting under extreme conditions.
Q3) The most common length of most pipe sold is _____. Answer: 20'-0"
Q4) Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride,abbreviated as ______________________________ is piping commonly used in water distribution systems. Answer: CPVC
Q5) Why should an open flame never be used near plastic pipe?
Answer: All plastic piping is flammable and causes toxic fumes when ignited.
Q6) Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene pipe is abbreviated as ____________________. Answer: ABS
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Chapter 4: Fittings
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Q1) What is a reducing coupling?
Q2) A fitting designed to provide access directly within a piping system is called a _______________.
Q3) Cast iron fittings are used more frequently in the residential plumbing industry than in the commercial plumbing industry.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Two ______° fittings can be joined to create a 45° offset.
Q5) The flange that connects a toilet to the drainage system is called a ____________________.
Q6) What is the purpose of a three-piece union?
Q7) Why are entire galvanized distribution systems no longer installed?
Q8) The most common offsets used in the plumbing industry are ______°,______° and ______°.
Q9) A ______° fitting is installed to create a perpendicular change in direction in a piping system.
Q10) Which fitting connects tubular sizes to DWV pipe sizes?
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Q11) ___________________ is an alternative to black steel pipe for gas distribution systems.
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Chapter 5: Valves and Devices
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Q1) A ____________________ is a unique valve designed to isolate the flow of gas in a gas distribution system.
Q2) Valves and devices are categorized based on their ____________________ capabilities.
Q3) A boiler drain is available with male and female threads,and the most common sizes are _____" and _____".
Q4) All hose bibbs are protected with a backflow device.
A)True
B)False
Q5) To ensure the water drains from the hose faucet,it must be installed sloping slightly downward toward the exterior of the building.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What is a ball valve?
Q7) Most codes dictate that the minimum size of a residential water service is 1/2".
A)True
B)False
Q8) Name the common isolation valves used for water systems.
Q9) What is the purpose of pipe insulation?
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Chapter 6: Fixtures
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Q1) While new toilets must be a maximum of 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf)to adhere with water conservation regulations,some models with a maximum of ___________ gallons per flush are increasingly common.
Q2) Toilets do not have to be self-cleaning during their flushing cycle and have a toilet seat installed.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Handicap fixtures must comply with the ______________________________.
Q4) Also known as a water closet.
A)Bathtub
B)Toilet
C)Kitchen Sink
D)Lavatory Sink
E)Laundry Sink
F)Bidet
G)Shower
Q5) The primary focus of water conservation efforts in residential plumbing relate to the ___________________ or ____________________________ of fixtures.
Q6) What is the most common style of toilet installed in residential plumbing?
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Chapter 7: Faucets and Drain Assemblies
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Q1) Most pull-out spout kitchen sink faucets are not manufactured with an integral check valve to eliminate backflow.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A ____ is an opening in a fixture,such as a drain or overflow hole that receives drain assemblies,to connect the fixture to the drain system.
A) Port opening
B) Pop-up
C) Aerator
D) None of the above
Q3) The two-handle lavatory faucet design requires a user to operate both handles to achieve a desired temperature.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The most common lavatory designs have a _____" spread between the hot and cold handles.
Q5) _______________ refers to items that have chrome or other finishes.
Q6) A typical sink faucet is either a __________- or __________-handle design
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Chapter 8: Plumbing Equipment and Appliances
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Q1) A regulating device to control the water temperature of a water heater.
A)Burner
B)Collector
C)Instantaneous
D)Thermocouple
E)Tankless
F)Flue
G)High limit
H)Anode rod
I)Pilot
J)Element
K)Terminal
L)Thermostat
Q2) Electric water heaters are more common than gas water heaters because they can be installed in any location within a home.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What are the two types of gas used to heat water?
Q4) The most common HP sizes for residential garbage disposers range from _____ to
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Chapter 9: Blueprint Reading and Drafting
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Q1) If the same symbol is used to identify different types of fixtures,the abbreviation or other methods of identifying a fixture must clarify design intent.
A)True B)False
Q2) What are the two types of triangles used in drafting?
Q3) If a line that represents a pipe is connected to a circle,that symbol indicates the __________ is facing toward you.
Q4) Identify one way to reduce the amount of paper consumed on a job site.
Q5) _______________ have three connecting pipes and are illustrated similarly to a 90-degree offset pertainining to facing toward or away from you.
Q6) Ceiling joists are indicated on a blueprint known as a ____________________ plan.
Q7) A bathtub symbol will not indicate the drain location. A)True B)False
Q8) A detailed blueprint created by a contractor is known as a ___________________.
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Q9) A vent has a continuous _______________ line,while a drain is a _______________ line.
Chapter 10: Material Organization
and Layout
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Q1) Excavated soil creating an installation area below ground,also known as a ditch.
A)Branch
B)Load-bearing
C)Stud
D)Slab
E)Framing
F)Joist
G)Procurement
H)Framer
I)Trench
Q2) A _______________________ knot allows a plumber to tie string quickly and remove it without untying the knot or cutting the string.
Q3) Fixture ____________________ requirements and fixture clearance codes must be known during the layout process.
Q4) List five methods for organizing plumbing materials.
Q5) Securing materials and ladders to a vehicle rack must be performed with proper techniques to prevent items from falling while driving.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 11: Water Service Installation
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Q1) A pipe installed laterally from a main pipe.
A)Aquifers
B)Filter
C)Trench
D)Brackish
E)Compacting
F)Backfill
G)Purification
H)Branch
I)Water distribution system
J)Water service
Q2) Water systems serving less than the EPA criteria for public water systems are considered _______________ water systems.
Q3) EPA drinking water standards can be categorized into two areas of regulation;list them.
Q4) Most codes dictate that the smallest size water service is 4".
A)True
B)False
Q5) What is the most common source of water for private water systems?
Q6) What is the primary source of surface water pollution?
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Chapter 12: Water Distribution Installation
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Q1) Horizontal board that is part of a complete framing system;categorized as floor and ceiling.
A)Torch
B)Solder
C)Flux
D)Silver solder
E)Partition
F)Stud
G)Framing
H)Soldering
I)Joint
J)Brazing
K)Joist
Q2) The size of the stop to be installed serving a fixture often determines the size of the rough-in water pipe more than the code.
A)True
B)False
Q3) A _______________ indicates the minimum size pipe that can be routed to each type of fixture.
Q4) The two common sizes of wall studs are _______________ and _______________.
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Chapter 13: Drainage,waste,and Vent Segments and Sizing
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Q1) Most codes allow any pipe greater than 8" to be served with a 4" cleanout.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Vertical pipe that is at least one story in height.Can be installed with horizontal offsets.
A)Loop Vent
B)Stack Vent
C)Septic tank
D)Trap Distance
E)Soil Stack
F)Common Vent
G)Drainage Fixture Unit
H)Perc test
I)Effluent
J)Stack
K)Relief Vent
Q3) A fixture drain installed aboveground is sized based on the particular fixture served.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 14: Drainage,waste,and Vent Installation
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Q1) The height at which a vent pipe terminates above a roof varies based on local code.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The slope of a waste arm (horizontal fixture drain)is based on ____________________.
Q3) It is not uncommon for an architect to locate the plumbing fixtures on the exterior wall of a house.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Most codes dictate that the 1-1/2" drain with a 1-1/2" p-trap cannot travel more than _____.
Q5) Exterior walls that have a _____" waste stack may have to be constructed with 2"×6" wall studs instead of 2"×4" wall studs to accommodate the 3" pipe and fittings.
Q6) A ____________________ is required when a tiled shower base is installed on a wood floor.
Q7) A _____" pipe is the smallest size allowable in a DWV system.
Q8) What is the most common size trap installed for a lavatory?
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Chapter 15: Fixture and Equipment Installation
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Q1) A _______________ is installed on all sinks and connects the fixture outlet to the rough-in stub-out pipe.
Q2) When installing a stop that is soldered onto copper,the ____________________ and ____________________ is typically removed so the rubber washer is not damaged.
Q3) A pipe size that is smaller in diameter and has a thinner wall thickness than pipe used for drainage piping.
A)Escutcheon
B)Wax seal
C)Compression
D)Trap adapter
E)Tubular
F)Closet bolts
G)Closet flange
H)Continuous waste
Q4) Turning a metal escutcheon in the opposite direction and installing it temporarily over the pipe will bend the tabs inward and enable an easier fit around the stub-out pipe.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 16: Plumbing Repairs and Troubleshooting
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Q1) Troubleshooting well pumps must be performed by a qualified individual.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A measure of electromotive force (EMF);often described as electrical pressure.
A)Heating element
B)Volt
C)Circuit
D)Circuit breaker
E)High limit
F)Watts
G)Foot valve
H)Ohm
Q3) A plumber must have an ______________________________ meter to troubleshoot an electric water heater.
Q4) A plumber typically does not respond to repair problems that are under warranty.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Troubleshooting gas and electric water heaters can be performed by anyone.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 17: Hydronic Heat
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Q1) In a one-pipe system,the same pipe that carries the supply water from the boiler also carries the return water back to the boiler.
A)True
B)False
Q2) As water is heated,the volume of the water is decreased.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The majority of radiant heating piping systems are located in the ____.
A) ceiling
B) walls
C) floors
D) all of the above
Q4) The desired floor temperature for a radiant floor heating system is ____ degrees.
A) 75
B) 85
C) 95
D) 105
Q5) What is another name for a flow control valve?
Q6) Name four different methods for heating water in a boiler heating system.
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