BTEB Plumbing study plan

Diagram a complete potable water supply system from meter to fixture, labeling the service line, main, risers, branches, and fixture stops

Explain the roles of pressure, gravity, and pump-assisted supply in low-rise versus high-rise buildings

Identify the functions of key valves (gate, globe, check, pressure-reducing, tempering) and state where each is installed

Convert between pipe sizes and flow expectations for common fixture groups using a simple sizing table you build yourself

Assemble the sequence of steps for installing and pressure-testing a new supply rough-in

Describe correct procedures for hot water cylinder installation, including expansion control and temperature limits

List the personal protective equipment and isolation steps required before opening a pressurized line

Summarize the code requirements for backflow prevention and cross-connection control in your jurisdiction

Compare copper, PEX, CPVC, galvanized steel, and PVC on pressure rating, temperature limit, joining method, and typical use

Demonstrate (or write out step by step) soldering copper, solvent-welding PVC, and making a crimp or press PEX joint

Select the correct fittings (elbow, tee, reducer, coupling, union, adapter) for a given layout change

Explain how thermal expansion, water hammer, and dissimilar-metal contact affect each material and how to mitigate them

Size drain, waste, and vent lines for a bathroom group using fixture units and slope rules

Lay out a venting arrangement that satisfies trap arm distance and vent termination requirements

Match trap types and sizes to fixtures, and explain the purpose of the water seal

Identify the fittings permitted on drainage versus vent piping and explain why sanitary tees are restricted on horizontal drains

Specify minimum clearances, rough-in dimensions, and mounting heights for toilets, lavatories, sinks, and showers

Describe the installation sequence for a water closet flange, wax seal, and fixture set-out

Explain grease interceptor, floor drain, and cleanout placement rules for kitchens and basements

Outline accessibility requirements for grab bars, controls, and clear floor space in sanitary facilities

Interpret the code sections that govern venting, trap seals, and water supply protection, and cite them from memory

Apply trench, shoring, and confined-space entry rules to a described site scenario

Explain the hazards of lead, solder flux fumes, sewer gas, and hot work, and the controls for each

Describe the process for obtaining an inspection at rough-in, top-out, and final stages

Measure and take off quantities for a small bathroom project from a dimensioned sketch you draw

Price labor, materials, fittings, and waste allowance to produce a total estimate with a contingency line

Build a simple schedule showing task sequence, duration, and dependencies for a two-week installation

Identify which items drive cost overruns and how to document variations

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and score each domain separately

Re-teach your three weakest topics in writing without notes, then verify against source material

Redo every previously missed calculation (sizing, slope, fixture units, takeoff) until error-free

Finalize a one-page formula and code-reference sheet for exam-day review