Skip to main content

Plumbing equipment provisions

In many local codes, water heater tanks are required to be braced, strapped or anchored to the structure, maintaining less than 1-2 inches of space between the wall and the equipment. Which of the following are most likely locations for such provisions to apply? Choose 3
A. California
B. Alaska
C. Oregon
D. Florida
E. Wisconsin

AnswerA, B & C. These types of provisions are required for equipment to resist horizontal displacement due to earthquake motion. Non-structural building systems and equipment are a significant hazard during earthquake events: breaking gas lines, flooding, igniting fires, enabling electrocution, causing high monetary damage.
ARE 4.0 exam prep: BS

Comments

Post a Comment

Try These Too!

Building Efficiency

Convert the usable area of classrooms planned with medium efficiency level of new construction to the gross building area given the following model factors: Net Assignable Square Feet: 10,000, Space Factor: 1.5, Building Efficiency Ratio: 67%
6 comments
See the answer »

Spec coordination

In case there is a discrepancy between specifications and the drawings, which takes precedence? Answer Neither, A201 considers these - quote - complementary and what is required by one shall be binding as if required by all.- unquote. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS
2 comments
See the answer »

Footing cross-section

When the thickness of a foundation wall = 6", the cross-sectional proportions in this image are appropriate for which of the following: A. a footing supported on clay soil B. light frame construction supporting one floor and one roof C. allowable bearing capacity of foundation soil is low in relation to building loads D. when a continuous footing is required Answer B. light frame construction supporting one floor and one roof (in accordance with Table 1805.4.2) ARE 4.0 exam prep: PPP
Post a Comment
See the answer »