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UA STARMASTERY EXAMPlumberStudy Guide
International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, IncGeorge H. Bliss, III, PresidentUA Director of TrainingCharles “Buddy” Parkes, Vice PresidentUAC/PHCC-NA RepresentativeJohn Moore, SecretaryBusiness Manager – UA Local 254Cornelius J. Cahill, Vice PresidentNFSA RepresentativeD. David Hardin, TreasurerMCAA RepresentativeBradley Karbowski, Vice PresidentBusiness Manager – UA Local 669Karl M. Bykowski, DirectorUAC/PHCC-NA RepresentativeLogan Dockter, DirectorBusiness Manager – UA Local 300James F. Lynch, DirectorNFSA RepresentativeWilliam Rodger Grimes, DirectorMCAA RepresentativeTony Fanelli, DirectorCanadian Mechanical & IndustrialInternational Pipe Trades Joint Training CommitteeGeorge H. Bliss, III, Chairman – UA General OfficeCharles “Buddy” Parkes, Vice Chairman – UAC/PHCC-NAD. David Hardin, Vice Chairman – MCAAEric L. Packard, Secretary – UA Local 669Members:Karl M. Bykowski, UAC/PHCC – NAJerry Miller, UA Local 597Cornelius J. Cahill, NFSARobert L. Cross, UA Local 68William Rodger Grimes, MCAATalmadge Graham, UA Local 420James F. Lynch, NFSATony Fanelli, Canadian Mechanical &Industrial Contractor Rep.Ronald Townsend, UA Special RepresentativeCanadian Representative for Committee2
CONTENTSInternational Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, Inc .2International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee .2CONTENTS .3ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4FORWARD .5UNITED ASSOCIATION REFERENCE BOOKS .6CategoriesA. PIPING AND TUBING 7B. INSPECTION AND TESTING 7C. PLUMBING FIXTURE 7D. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION .8E. DRAINAGE, WASTE AND VENTING SYSTEMS .8F. PUMPS .8G. WELDING 8H. GAS .9I. SAFETY 9J. RELATED SCIENCE AND CODE .9K. BLUEPRINT READING .9L. MATHEMATICS AND MEASUREMENT 9TASKS AND UNITED ASSOCIATION REFERENCE BOOKS .10 - 49STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS .50 – 68ANSWER KEY .693
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe International Pipe Trades Joint Training Committee, Inc., wishes to acknowledgethe following persons for their contributions in the development of this Study guide,which was developed under the direction of George H. Bliss, III, Director ofTraining, United Association Training Department, Steve Allen, Assistant Director ofTraining United Association Training Department, and Michael P. Arndt, TechnicalConsultant, United Association Training Department.The authors of this study guide are Bud Triebl, Training Director Plumbers LocalUnion 690 Philadelphia, PA, John Powers Instructor, Plumbers Local Union 690Philadelphia, PA and Fran Dean Instructor, Plumbers Local Union 690 Philadelphia,PA4
FORWARDThe International Pipe Trades Training Committee and the United Association Training Departmenthave developed the following Study Guide to assist you in locating information in UA textbooks, whichrelate to the 12 categories and 44 tasks identified during the DACUM (Develop A CurriculuM) processadministered by Ferris State University. The DACUM is an in-depth job and task analysis, which servesas the base for the UA STAR exam.The 12 categories and 44 tasks identified during the DACUM are included in this Study Guide so thatyou see, first-hand, the results of the study and the items that you can expect to encounter on the UASTAR exam. Each category and task is numbered, and each task is broken into a number of smallerjobs, which a plumber would be expected to perform in order to complete the task.Below each task you will find an underlined paragraph that looks like this and contains generalreference to UA textbooks.You will find that the UA STAR exam is a comprehensive exam. It is designed to test the knowledge ofthe experienced plumber. As such, this Study Guide is not intended to be a reference for theinexperienced plumber to use in preparing for the exam. It is not expected that the inexperiencedplumber will be able to successfully compete the exam based on the Study Guide and the informationcontained in UA textbooks.It is expected that the UA STAR test candidate is the plumber who has completed the UA training andhas gained several years of experience in the field. Many of the tasks and jobs identified in the DACUMare those, which can only be learned by doing. The test candidate who expects to achieve success on theUA STAR exam by merely using the Study Guide to locate information in textbooks, will likely bedisappointed.It is recognized that even the best plumber does not work in all areas of the industry. Further, someknowledge can be forgotten through lack of use. As such, it is recommended that you study a number ofUA textbooks in preparing for the UA STAR exam. A list is provided below this paragraph. Thesetexts were cited throughout the Study Guide. You may wish to review those texts where you feel youneed knowledge. In addition, there are many other excellent books on the market, which can serve asreference for you. They are far too numerous to list. You may know of some of them or even ownthem. Feel free to use them in your studies.5
UA textbooks use as reference in this Study GuideA guide to Service WorkAdvanced Plan Reading and Related DrawingBackflow Prevention & Cross-Connection ControlCertified medical GasCode Interpretation & ApplicationDrainage ManualDrawing Interpretation & Plan ReadingGas InstallationGas Tungsten Arc-WeldingJob Safety and HealthPipe BendingPipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and FastenersPiping Handbook and Offset FormulasPlumbing Fixtures & AppliancesPumpsOxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding and Shielded Metal-Arc WeldingRelated MathematicsRelated ScienceResidential ServiceRiggingSoldering and BrazingUse and Care of ToolsValve RepairWater SupplySome UA textbooks contain questions, which provide excellent practice material and act as a learningtool. If you spend time and answer the questions at the back of the texts successfully, you will improveyou chances of success on the UA STAR exam.This Study Guide also contains practice questions. All questions are multiple choices, with fourpossible answers. Most questions contain explanations for each of the correct and incorrect answers.The questions are designed to help you review some of the material that you will need to know whentaking the exam.The UA STAR exam is a tough test. With some hard work, you can be successful in passing it. Goodluck!6
A.PIPING AND TUBING1.2.3.4.5.6.7.Cut and join steel pipeCut and join copper and brass pipeCut and join plastic pipe and tubingCut and join cast iron pipeHang pipe using pipe hangers, supports, anchors, guides and fastenersInstall adapters/transitions fittingsInstall/maintain valvesU.A. Reference Books - Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control - CodeInterpretation & Application - Drainage Manual - Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports andFasteners - Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding and Shielded Metal-Arc Welding Related Mathematics - Soldering and Brazing - Use and Care of Tools – Valve RepairB.INSPECTION AND TESTING8.9.10.11.Perform pressure testPerform hydrostatic testDemonstrate knowledge of backflow testPerform purity testU.A. Reference Books - Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control Drainage Manual - Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fasteners - Plumbing Fixtures& Appliances – Pumps - Residential Service - Use and Care of Tools - Valve Repair- Water SupplyC.PLUMBING FIXTURE12. Install/maintain sinks, lavatory, water closets, urinals and other fixtures13. Install/maintain water heaters and circulating pumpsU.A. Reference Books - A guide to Service Work - Advanced Plan Reading andRelated Drawing - Code Interpretation & Application - Drainage Manual - DrawingInterpretation & Plan Reading - Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fasteners Plumbing Fixtures & Appliances - Pumps - Water Supply7
D.WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION14.15.16.17.Maintain water flow and pressure regulatorsInstall water distribution linesInstall/maintain backflow prevention devicesProtect piping and tubingU.A. Reference Books - Advanced Plan Reading and Related Drawing - BackflowPrevention & Cross-Connection Control - Code Interpretation & Application Drainage Manual - Drawing Interpretation & Plan Reading - Pipe, Fittings, Valves,Supports and Fasteners - Valve Repair - Water SupplyE.DRAINAGE, WASTE AND VENTING SYSTEMS18.19.20.21.22.23.24.Design and size water supply systemsInstall/maintain cleanout, laterals, mains, stacks and branchesInstall/maintain storm drainsInstall soil or waste pipeInstall/maintain trapsInstall/maintain interceptorsInstall/maintain acid waste systemsU.A. Reference Books - A guide to Service Work - Code Interpretation & Application Drainage Manual - Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fasteners - Plumbing Fixtures& Appliances - Pumps - Residential ServiceF.PUMPS25. Install/maintain booster pumps26. Install/maintain submersible and ejector pumps27. Install/maintain circulating pumpsU.A. Reference Books - Advanced Plan Reading and Related Drawing - CodeInterpretation & Application - Drawing Interpretation & Plan Reading - Pumps - WaterSupplyG.WELDING28. Perform brazing and soldering29. Perform SMAW and GTAW welding30. Perform cutting with torchU.A. Reference Books - Gas Tungsten Arc-Welding - Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Weldingand Shielded Metal-Arc Welding - Soldering and Brazing - Use and Care of Tools8
H.GAS31. Install/maintain natural gas lines32. Install/maintain appliance venting33. Install/maintain medical gasU.A. Reference Books - A guide to Service Work - Certified medical Gas - CodeInterpretation & Application - Gas Installation - Plumbing Fixtures & Appliances Residential ServiceI.SAFETY34. Demonstrate knowledge of basic safety principles35. Demonstrate knowledge of environmental issues36. Perform riggingU.A. Reference Books - Code Interpretation & Application - Job Safety and Health –Rigging - Use and Care of ToolsJ.RELATED SCIENCE AND CODE37. Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing definitions38. Demonstrate knowledge of plumbing theories39. Demonstrate knowledge of applicable codesU.A. Reference Books - Code Interpretation & Application - Related ScienceK.BLUEPRINT READING40. Interpret blueprints41. Identify common plumbing symbols42. Perform sleeving, inserts and layoutsU.A. Reference Books - Advanced Plan Reading and Related Drawing - DrawingInterpretation & Plan ReadingL.MATHEMATICS AND MEASUREMENT43. Perform applied math operation44. Operate measuring toolsU.A. Reference Books - Piping Handbook and Offset Formulas - RelatedMathematics - Use and Care of Tools9
PIPING AND TUBINGCut and join steel pipea. Cut steel with torchU.A. Reference: Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding and Shielded MetalArc Weldingb. Cut with saws (band, hack, reciprocating, etc.)U.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsc. Cut with pipe cuttersU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsd. Differentiate between type of steel pipe -schedule 40, 80U.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolse. Lift with proper lifting equipmentU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsf. Join steel pipe to steel using flanges welding, threadsU.A. Reference: Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding and ShieldedMetal-Arc Welding, Use and Care of Toolsg. Join steel pipe to copper using dielectric fittings andthreadedU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsh. Join pipe using grooved endsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsi. Thread steel pipeU.A. Reference: Use and Care of ToolsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools - Oxy-Fuel Cutting andWelding and Shielded Metal-Arc Welding10
Cut and join copper and brass pipea. Cut with tubing cuttersU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsb. Cut with various saws (hack, band, etc.)U.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsc. Identify class of copper piping and tubing-K, L, M, and DWVU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools, Soldering and Brazingd. Flare copper pipe and tubingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools, Soldering and Brazinge. Join copper tubing to brass fittingsU.A. Reference: Soldering and Brazingf. Join copper tubing/pipes to copper pipe/tubingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools, Soldering and Brazing,Oxy-Fuel Cutting and Welding and Shielded Metal-Arc Weldingg. Join copper tubing to steel pipe using dielectric fittingsadapter kitU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsh. Join copper tubing with compression connectorsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsi. Join pipe (tubing) to fittings using soldering methodU.A. Reference: Soldering and Brazingj. Join pipe (tubing) to fittings using brazingU.A. Reference: Soldering and Brazingk. Prepare ends appropriately including cleaning and reamingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsl. Bend copper tubingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsm. Perform T drillingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsn. Perform pipe and tube groovingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools11
U.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools - Soldering and Brazing - Oxy-FuelCutting and Welding and Shielded Metal-Arc WeldingCut and join plastic pipe and tubinga. Cut with tubing cuttersU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsb. Cut with various saws (hack, bands, etc.)U.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsc. Solvent weld plastic pipe and tubingU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsd. -PVC, C-PVC, ABS , cross-linked polyethylene, polyethylene-schedules of plastic pipeU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolse. Join plastic pipe to dissimilar metal pipe using threadedadapter or flangeU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsf. Prepare ends appropriatelyU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsg. Weld plastic pipe (polyethylene)U.A. Reference: Use and Care of ToolsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of ToolsCut and join cast iron pipea. Cut cast iron with cast iron cuttersU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsb. Cut with sawsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsc. Cut with pipe cuttersU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsd. 1 Differentiate between type of cast iron pipe -scheduleservice weight and extra heavy, hub and spigot and no-hubU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools - Drainage Manual12
e. Lift with proper lifting equipmentU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsf. Join cast iron pipe to dissimilar materialsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools Drainage Manualg. Join hub and spigot with bad and oakum jointsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools Drainage Manualh. Join no hub pipe and finings with no hub couplingsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools - Drainage Manuali. Join hub and spigot with compression jointsU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools - Drainage ManualU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools - Drainage ManualHang pipe using pipe hangers, supports, anchors, guides andfastenersa. Identify various types of pipe hangers and clamps clevis hangers pipe clamp hanger clevis roller hanger adjustable pipe roller stand pipe saddles (high temperature service) riser clamps (support vertical riser through concretefloors) beam clamp structural attachments pipe shoeU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fastenersb. Install pipe anchorU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fastenersc. Install concrete anchor insertsU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and FastenersU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fasteners13
Install adapters/transitions fittingsa. Install dielectric nipples and unions (galvanized to copper)U.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fastenersb. Install to different piping and tubing using special approvedadapters, such as brass by C-PVC plastic to cast iron Fernco MIP compression adapter flare adapter flange adapterU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fastenersc. Confirm approved adapter for applicationU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and FastenersU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and FastenersInstall/maintain valvesa. Select appropriate type of valve for the application globe (compression) valve used for regulating flow ofair and water gate valve is either fully opened or closed types-non-rising stem, (outside screw, quick closing) ball valve is either fully opened or closed in only onequarter turn; haw synthetic seals (full, standard orreduced port check valve controls direction of flow relief valve is safety device that controls excesspressure or temperature -fixture shut off valve stop and drain valves butterfly valveU.A. Reference: A guide to Service Work, Pipe, Fittings, Valves,Supports and Fasteners, Plumbing Fixtures & Appliances,Residential Service and Valve Repairb. Shut off supplyU.A. Reference: Valve Repair14
c. Replace defective valve mechanically flanged threaded sweated glue brazed compressionU.A. Reference: Valve RepairU.A. Reference: Valve RepairINSPECTION AND TESTINGPerform pressure testa. Pressure test water distribution systemU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyb. Pressure test gas lines using mercury of Kuhlman or otherapproved gaugesU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyc. Cap and plug the linesU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Toolsd. Visually inspect for leaksU.A. Reference: Residential Servicee. Attached pressure gauge to the line; check for pressure lossU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Use and Care of Toolsf. Hold for sufficient time for type of lineU.A. Reference: Residential Serviceg. Locate and repair if there is a lossU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyh. Test DWV systemsU.A. Reference: Water Supplyi.Types of test Compressed air Water NitrogenU.A. Reference: Use and Care of Tools15
j.'Perform peppermint test or smoke testU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyk. Perform soap bubble testU.A. Reference: Water SupplyU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Use and Care of Tools - Valve Repair Water SupplyPerform hydrostatic testa. Increase the water pressure in the toeU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyb. Attach an water supply to the line using a hydraulic pumpU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyc. Attach a pressure gauge to a line; measure drop in pressureU.A. Reference: Water Supplyd. If there is a loss, repair the lineU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water SupplyU.A. Reference: Pipe, Fittings, Valves, Supports and Fasteners - ResidentialService - Water SupplyDemonstrate knowledge of backflow testa. Attach a backflow test kit to backflow deviceBackflow test kitU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Controlb. Test operation of the backflow prevention devicefollowing certified procedureU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Controlc. Interpret gauge reading to diagnose operation of deviceU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control- Valve Repaird. Notify owner of faulty equipmentU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control16
e. Repair or replace faulty deviceU.A. Reference: U.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & CrossConnection Control - Valve Repair - Water Supplyf. Diagnose proper device for hazardU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control- Valve Repair - Water Supplyg. Prepare testing certificateU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-ConnectionControl - Valve Repair - Water SupplyU.A. Reference: Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Control - ValveRepair - Water SupplyPerform purity testa. Flush the systemU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyb. Super chlorinate the systemU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Water Supplyc. Flush system second timeU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Pipe, Fittings, Valves,Supports and Fasteners - Water Supplyd. Test for purity using test kit by sending to health dept.U.A. Reference: Residential Service - Pipe, Fittings, Valves,Supports and Fasteners - Water Supplye. Re-purityU.A. Reference: Residential Service - Pipe, Fittings, Valves,Supports and Fasteners - Water SupplyU.A. Reference
Eric L. Packard, Secretary – UA Local 669 Members: Karl M. Bykowski, UAC/PHCC – NA Jerry Miller, UA Local 597 Cornelius J. Cahill, NFSA Robert L. Cross, UA Local 68 William Rodger Grimes, MCAA Talmadge Graham, UA Local 420 James F. Lynch, NFSA Tony Fanelli, Canadian Mechanical & Industrial Contractor Rep.
