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Plumber's Licensing Study Guide, 2nd Edition, by Master Plumber R Dodge Woodson, who has more than 25 years of field and classroom experience, will show you how to pass the journeyman and master plumbing exams.
Fully updated to reflect the 2006 International Plumbing Code, this second edition of R Dodge Woodson's Plumber's Licensing Study Guide is a one-of-a-kind study tool that builds your skills, knowledge and confidence with over 1500 multiple-choice and true-false questions with answers - all based on material most likely to be on your exam.
This career-building resource explains every relevant code topic, presenting a wealth of study tips, calculations, conversion tables, and troubleshooting pointers. Packed with detailed illustrations, the revised Plumber's Licensing Study Guide features:
- 1,500 multiple-choice and true/false questions with answers.
- Over 300 visual references showing how to use illustrations found in your local codebook to answer exam questions.
- Comprehensive coverage of all code topics.
- Study tips, calculations, conversion tables, and troubleshooting pointers.
- References updated to reflect the 2006 International Plumbing Code, as well as an increased number of study questions.
From the Introduction
Passing the licensing exam for a plumber's license is a major step toward a potentially lucrative career. A master plumber who goes into business can make a lot of money. Even working for an employer can give a plumber a better- than-average wage. There is money in plumbing, and it's usually not too difficult to find work. But, one of the first steps is passing the licensing exam. Many potential plumbers fail their licensing exam a time or two before they pass it. But this book can help you be one of the people in the exam room who walks away with a passing grade and a plumber's license.
I've been in the plumbing trade for over 25 years. It was 1979 when I went into business for myself. I am a master plumber and a master gasfitter. During my career I have taught as adjunct faculty for Central Maine Technical College. One of the classes I taught was a code preparation class. This course was designed to help people pass their licensing exams. While teaching that class, I learned a lot about what potential plumbers have trouble with in studying for a licensing exam. While I can't look you in the eye and teach you one on one, I can help you with this book. My past students have enjoyed a high success rate in passing their exams. There is no reason why you should be left behind, now that this book is available to you.
Why do you need a study guide? The code can be difficult to understand and to interpret. Wording on exams can be very tricky. While you might be well-versed in the code for field work, it would not be unusual for you to have difficulty passing an exam on the code regulations. Some people simply have trouble taking tests. The sample tests here will give you a feel for what to expect from your licensing exam. After taking these tests and passing them, you will have more confidence on the day when you take your real exam. There will be no need to freeze up when your exam is placed in front of you. Since you will have tested your knowledge here and studied your local code book, you will be well prepared for the licensing exam.
There is more here than simply a collection of test questions and answers. Take a moment to thumb through the pages. Notice all of the illustrations. They aren't pretty pictures used to make a bigger book. The illustrations are a type of nuts-and-bolts help for your study needs and your field work. Check out the conversion tables and think about how much time they can save you. Notice the diagrams for various types of vents. The visual picture of the venting procedures will make it easier to install the vents in the field.
Do you hate math? If you do, you're not alone. Yet math is a part of plumbing. But don't worry, the help you need is in your hands. You will find numerous tables that do the math for you. Where a table isn't practical, you will find detailed formulas to make the math easier to calculate.
What is a plumber's license worth to you? It should be worth a lot. Fortunately, you don't have to pay a lot for it. All you need is this book, your local code book, some good study habits, and the price of your licensing exam. Investing in yourself and your license may well prove to be one of the best deals you will ever make. Go for it.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Abbreviations. Chapter 2: Code Definitions. Chapter 3: General Regulations. Chapter 4: Regulations, Permits and Code Enforcement. Chapter 5: Fixtures. Chapter 6: Water Heaters. Chapter 7: Approved Materials. Chapter 8: Water Supply and Distribution. Chapter 9: Joints and Connections. Chapter 10: Vents and Venting. Chapter 11: Sanitary Drainage Systems. Chapter 12: Drainage Cleanout Requirements. Chapter 13: Supports and Hangers. Chapter 14: Traps, Interceptors, and Separators. Chapter 15: Storm Drainage. Chapter 16: Special Piping Systems. Chapter 17: Reference Standards. Chapter 18: Rainfall Rate. Chapter 19: Recycling Gray Water. Chapter 20: Mathematics. Chapter 21: Degree Days. Chapter 22: Trailer Parks. Chapter 23: Manufactured Homes and Parks. Chapter 24: Health Care Plumbing. Chapter 25: Testing and Inspecting. Chapter 26: Study Tips. Chapter 27: Trouble Shooting. Chapter 28: Safety Pointers. Chapter 29: Facts, Figures, Calculations and Conversions.
About the Author
R Dodge Woodson Brunswick ME, is a master plumber and a master gasfitter and also served as adjunct faculty for the Central Maine Technical College. |
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