Plumbing Interview

Questions & Written Test

Exam

Prepared by: Abdur Rahman Farooq

QC Manager King Abdullah Sports City
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2/6/2017

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Q: Which international standard has been adopted as Saudi Aramco Plumbing Code?
Ans.: UPC by IAPMO (Uniform Plumbing Code by International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical
Officials)

Q: Which Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard is for plumbing?

Ans.: SAES-S-060

Q: Which Saudi Aramco Standard is for Fire Water Systems?

Ans.: SAES-B-017

Q: Which Saudi Aramco Standard is for non-metallic piping?

Ans.: SAES-L-610

Q: Which Saudi Aramco Standard is used for the selection of piping material?
Ans.: SAES-L-132

Q: Which SAMSS is used for the RTR sewer pipe and fittings for sanitary sewer?
Ans.: 01-SAMSS-029

Q: Which SAMSS is used for the selection of Automatic Electric Water Heater?
Ans.: 05-SAMSS-002

Q: Which GI (General Instruction) is related to Saudi Aramco Sanitary Code?

Ans.: GI-0151.006

Q: Which ASTM standard is for Solvent Cement for PVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings?
Ans.: ASTM D2564

Q: Which ASTM standard is for Solvent Cement for CPVC Plastic Pipe and Fittings?
Ans.: ASTM F493

Q: IAPMO stands for?

Ans.: International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials

Q: What is the difference between Pipe & Tube?

Ans.: Pipe is measured in ID (Internal Diameter) & Tube is measured in OD (Outer Diameter)
Note: All drawings of plumbing systems within buildings shall be shown in US, nominal inside diameter (ID) pipe
sizes as the primary dimension. Permitted metric size (S.I. Units) building sewer and water service lines shall be
dimensioned in millimeters as nominal outside diameter (OD).

Q: After the completion of piping system up to which pressure and duration will be tested?
Ans.: 150psi for the period of not less than 4 hours. (SAES-S-060 103.5.3.3)

Q: Which fluid will be used for the testing of piping inside the building?
Ans.: Potable water containing no additives shall be used for the tests. (SAES-S-060 103.5.3.3)

Q: What type of test will be applied to check the existing plumbing piping in a building?
Ans.: A low pressure air not exceeding 345kPa (50 psig), and soap test shall be used in testing the

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condition of the sanitary drainage or plumbing system of any building

Q: What is CPVC?
Ans.: CPVC -Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride

Q: What is DWV?
Ans.: DWV-Drain, Waste and Vent.

Q: Which SAES is for Valve material selection?

Ans.: SAES-L-008

Q: Which type of material is prohibited at Saudi Aramco projects?

Ans.: 1-Carbon steel pipe and fittings, black and hot-dipped, zinc coated/ galvanized welded and
seamless. 2- ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) building drain, waste and vent pipe and fittings
3-Vitrified clay pipe and fittings, 4-Asbestos cement piping.

Q: What type of fittings is prohibited to use at Aramco projects?

Ans.: 1-Double sanitary tees, 2-Side inlet fittings to sanitary tees smaller than 3 in (90 mm OD) in
Diameter, 3- Sanitary tees with slip joint inlets, 4- Sanitary tees with slip joint wyes, 5- Closet bends with
auxiliary inlets, 6- Three-way elbows, 7- Two D way cleanout tees.

Q: What is the minimum diameter for the sanitary piping under the floor/underground/basement or
cellar?
Ans.: 2 in (50 mm OD)

Q: How the Steel pipe and fittings in contact with a corrosive atmosphere or buried underground will
be protected?
Ans.: shall be coated against exterior surface corrosion in accordance with SAES-H-002.

Q: What should be the maximum distance between the supports?

Ans.: Plastic pipe shall be supported at each story or at a maximum interval of 10 ft (3.0 m)

Q: If the metallic pipe is supported by the metallic hanger or support what provision should be
provided?
Ans.: Metallic pipe supported by metallic hangers of different type shall be electrically insulated

Q: What should be the minimum width of hanger for plastic pipes?

Ans.: 2 in (50 mm).

Q: What is the shelf life or expiry period for the solvent cements?
Ans.: Solvent cements shall not be used past the manufacturers' expiry dates on the label, or 1 year past
the date of manufacture if there is no expiry date specified.

Q: Where the solvent cement will be stored?

Ans.: Solvent cements shall be stored in air-conditioned areas at 26.8 Degree Celsius.

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Q: Which Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure is for the Qualification of Welders & Brazers?
Ans.: SAEP-321, SAEP-322, SAEP-323 and SAEP-324 as applicable

Q: Which SAMSS is for Electric Water Heaters at Aramco?

Ans.: 05-SAMSS-002

Q: Will you suggest the installation of EWH in Hammams, toilets or at public places?
Ans.: No, because it is not allowed as per SAES-S-060 (501.0)

Q: Where to provide the anti-siphon valve water supply system?

Ans.: A pressure-type anti-siphon valve shall be used on all water piping directly connected to any
mosque or musallah ablution station. The valve shall be located not less than 6 in (150 mm) above the
overflow or flood level rim of the highest fixture or tank that it serves.

Q: What type of piping material shall be used for all water-distribution piping and fittings and water
supply system?
Ans.: 1-Cement lined carbon steel
2-Type K or L copper
3- Schedule 80 PVC
4-Schedule 80 CPVC
5- RTR (Fiberglass)

Q: What is maximum temperature for which Schedule 80 PVC can be used?

Ans.: 120°F (49°C)

Q: What is maximum temperature for which Schedule 80 CPVC can be used?

Ans.: 160°F (71°C)

Q: What type of Copper tubing can be used for the water supply system?
Ans.: Type-L

Q: Where the dielectric union is used?

Ans.: To connect the dissimilar metals

Q: If three or more plumbing fixtures are installed in a group then what is provision in SAES-S-060?
Ans.: Section service shut off valves shall be provided for each grouping of three or more fixtures in any
plumbing installation.

Q: What should be the settings of Combination pressure and temperature relief valves on water
heaters?
Ans.: The pressure relief elements of combination pressure and temperature relief valves shall be set to
open at not less than 25 psig (172 kPa) in excess of available working pressure. The setting shall not
exceed the water heater tank rated maximum allowable working pressure. The pressure relief element
shall have a capacity capable of limiting pressure rise not to exceed 10% above its set pressure

Q: What is cover requirement for the buried piping system?

Ans.: A minimum cover of 24 in(610 mm) for all pipes 3 in (90 mm OD) diameter and larger; and 12 in

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minimum cover (305 mm) for smaller than 3 in (90 mm OD) pipes.

Q: What should be the clearance between Water supply & Fire water piping when laid parallel?
Ans.: 12 in (305 mm).
Q: What is minimum size for building water supply pipe?
Ans.: ¾ in (25 mm OD)

Q: What should be the minimum size of inlet and outlet for water meter?
Ans.: ¾ in (25 mm OD)

Q: Which SAES is referred for piping material for fire water systems?
Ans.: SAES-L-132 or as SAES-B-017

Q: When “return circulation type” is required for Hot Water Supply?

Ans.: where the developed length of hot water piping from the hot water source to the farthest fixture
exceeds 100 ft (30 m).

Q: What piping material shall be used for Building Drainage Systems?

Ans.: 1-Schedule 40 PVC DWV
2-Copper with DWV fittings
3-Cast iron with DWV fittings
4-ABS drainage pipe and fittings

Q: What type of slop joints are prohibited in water distribution system?

Ans.: Slip Joints

Q: Storm drains can be discharged in sanitary sewer?

Ans.: NO, Storm drains shall not discharge into any sanitary sewer.

Q: For how much time system will be checked for joint testing?
Ans.: 4 hours.

Q: How the building sewer will be connected with the public sewer system?
Ans.: The connection of building sewer into the public sewer shall be made at a provided house or wye
connection, or at a manhole.

Q: What should be the distance between Parallel building sewer and water service lines?
Ans.: 10 ft (3.0 m) apart horizontally

Q: If parallel building sewers and water service lines are laid in common trench then what should be
the vertical distance between them?
Ans.: The bottom of the water pipe(s), at all points, shall be at least 12 in (305 mm) above the top of the sewer line.

Q: What should be relative density of select backfill compacted for placing the pipe?
Ans.: A minimum of 95% density as per ASTM D698.

Q: If it is practically impossible to place the potable water line above the sanitary sewer line, then

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what provision should be made?

Ans.: The overlying sewer shall be encased either in concrete not less than 6 in (150 mm) thick, or in a
steel sleeve with external protective coating as per SAES-H-002, for a minimum distance of10 ft (3 m) in
both directions beyond the crossing point.

Q: How much time is required to test the building sewers which have not been backfilled?
Ans.: 4 Hours

Q: How much time is required to test the building sewers which have been backfilled?
Ans.: 24 Hours

Q: What is the length of water head to test the building sewers? (For Gravity Test)
Ans.: 10 ft (3 m)

Q: What is the purpose of P-Trap?

Ans.: To avoid the fouling smell from the drain to back flow.

Q: What material is permissible for battery room drainage system?

Ans.: Schedule 40 PVC DWV, RTR pipe in accordance with 01-SAMSS-029, or approved acid resistant
pipes are also permitted for battery drain, waste and vent lines.

Q: At what pressure the water supply system will be hydro tested?

Ans.: Minimum 125psi.

Q: what is test pressure for Tie-In Connections to appliances?

Ans.: Tie in connections to appliances may be tested at maximum working pressure.

Q: What is the minimum cover requirement if a gas pipe is installed underground?

Ans.: Gas piping installed underground shall have at least 450 mm (18 in) of earth cover

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