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Aramco Plumbing Interview Questions
Aramco Plumbing Interview Questions
Aramco Plumbing Interview Questions
2/6/2017
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 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 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: 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
Q: What is CPVC?
Ans.: CPVC -Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
Q: What is DWV?
Ans.: DWV-Drain, Waste and Vent.
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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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 type of Copper tubing can be used for the water supply system?
Ans.: Type-L
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
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: 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
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)