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Oklahoma Natural Gas Journeyman

Oklahoma  ·  PSI Services Contractor

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Total questions
30
Passing score
70%
Exam time
90 min
Administered by
PSI Services Contractor
Format
Reference materials allowed

Oklahoma State Portion 30 questions

General Fuel Gas Piping -- Knowledge, Definitions, and Regulations 8 Q · 27%
Testing and InspectionPipe Material Properties and Requirements
Pipe Sizing 4 Q · 13%
Maximum gas demand calculation and total connected loadPipe sizing methods: longest length, branch length, and hybrid pressureUsing sizing tables for Schedule 40 metallic pipe at various pressures and pressure dropsUsing sizing tables for CSST by EHD flow designationUsing sizing tables for semirigid copper tubingAllowable pressure drop and minimum appliance supply pressureMaximum operating pressure inside buildings and exceptionsAltitude adjustment for installations above 2,000 feet
Pipe Installation 15 Q · 50%
Indoor and Outdoor Installation RequirementsGas Pressure RegulatorsStructural SafetyHangers and SupportsDirection ChangesConcealed LocationsJoints and ConnectionsValves and ControlsOutletsDrip Legs and Sediment TrapsPiping Protection
Safety 3 Q · 10%
ExcavationsVentilation and Confined SpacePPESigns, Signals and BarricadesFall ProtectionLadders and ScaffoldsTools and EquipmentMSDS

Key Distinctions

Low-pressure gas sizing equation (Eq. 4-1)vsHigh-pressure gas sizing equation (Eq. 4-2)

Equation 4-1 applies to gas pressures less than 1½ psi, while Equation 4-2 applies to pressures of 1½ psi and above.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 402.4
Combustion air opening (vertical duct / direct outdoor)vsCombustion air opening (horizontal duct)

Vertical ducts or direct outdoor communication require 1 sq in per 4,000 Btu/h per opening, while horizontal ducts require the larger ratio of 1 sq in per 2,000 Btu/h per opening.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 304.6.1
Type MV-90 cablevsType MV-105 cable

MV-90 has a maximum operating temperature of 90°C, whereas MV-105 is rated for a higher maximum of 105°C.

NEC Table 315.10(A)
Shielded / lead-covered conductor bending radius (>1000 V)vsNonshielded conductor bending radius (>1000 V)

Shielded or lead-covered conductors must not be bent to a radius less than 12 times the overall diameter, while nonshielded conductors require a minimum of only 8 times the overall diameter.

NEC 305.5
Direct-buried cable cover (>1 kV–22 kV, general conditions)vsDirect-buried cable in rigid metal conduit (>22 kV–40 kV)

General direct-buried cables rated over 1 kV through 22 kV require 750 mm (30 in.) of cover, while cables in rigid metal conduit rated over 22 kV through 40 kV require only 150 mm (6 in.) of cover.

NEC Table 305.15(A)
Private garage appliance clearance (ignition source height)vsPrivate garage appliance clearance (full appliance height)

Ignition sources must be elevated at least 18 inches above the floor in hazardous/garage locations, but the entire appliance in a private garage must maintain a minimum clearance of 6 feet above the floor unless vehicle-impact protected.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 305.3
Public garage appliance installation heightvsPrivate garage appliance installation height

Appliances in public garages or motor fuel-dispensing facilities must be installed not less than 8 feet above the floor, while appliances in private garages must be at least 6 feet above the floor (unless protected from vehicle impact).

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 305.4
Permit application abandonment (IFGC)vsCommon misconception (90 days)

A permit application is deemed abandoned after 180 days of filing without pursuit in good faith—not 90 days as commonly misassumed.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 105.3.1
Grade-level appliance on concrete slabvsGrade-level appliance suspended

A grade-level appliance may rest on a concrete slab extending not less than 3 inches above adjoining grade, or alternatively be suspended not less than 6 inches above adjoining grade.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 305.7
Combining spaces combustion air opening (same story)vsMinimum opening dimension (all combustion air openings)

When combining spaces on the same story, each opening must provide at least 1 sq in per 1,000 Btu/h (minimum 100 sq in total free area), and regardless of method, no combustion air opening dimension shall be less than 3 inches.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 304.5.3.1
Competent person (OSHA)vsQualified employee for equipment operation (OSHA)

A 'competent person' is defined by the ability to identify hazards and having authorization to correct them (no specific credential required), while only employees qualified by training or experience may operate equipment and machinery.

OSHA 1926 CFR 29, Page 31
Interconnected gas piping (same consumer)vsInterconnected gas piping (separate consumers, same premises)

Gas piping may be interconnected within a single consumer's system, but where two or more meters supply separate consumers on the same premises, the piping systems shall not be interconnected on the outlet side of the meters.

International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 401.6

Key Terms

Maximum operating pressure (IFGC natural gas piping) International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 101.2.2
Per IFGC 2024 Section 101.2.2, the code covers natural gas piping systems with an operating pressure of 125 psig or less.
Standard Method combustion air volume International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 304.5.1
Per IFGC 2024 Section 304.5.1, the minimum indoor air volume for combustion using the Standard Method is 50 cubic feet per 1,000 Btu/h of appliance input rating.
Working space requirement (appliance control side) International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 306.1
Per IFGC 2024 Section 306.1, a level working space not less than 30 inches deep and 30 inches wide shall be provided in front of the control side of an appliance.
Piping system scope (Chapter 4, IFGC) International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 401.1
Per IFGC 2024 Section 401.1, Chapter 4 applies to gas piping systems from the point of delivery to the appliance connections, covering design, materials, installation, testing, and maintenance.
Altitude adjustment for gas flow rate International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 402.2
Per IFGC 2024 Section 402.2, the volumetric flow rate used for pipe sizing must be adjusted for altitude when the installation is above 2,000 feet in elevation.
Prohibition on weakening building structure International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 302.1
Per IFGC 2024 Section 302.1, the building shall not be weakened by the installation of gas piping, and all finished surfaces shall be left in a safe structural condition regardless of who performs the work.
Truss member alteration prohibition International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 302.4
Per IFGC 2024 Section 302.4, truss members and components shall not be cut, drilled, notched, spliced, or otherwise altered without written approval from a registered design professional.
Condensate drain piping minimum size and slope International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Sections 307.2, 307.3
Per IFGC 2024 Sections 307.2 and 307.3, condensate drain lines must have a minimum internal diameter of 3/4 inch and maintain a minimum slope of 1 percent (1/8 in. per 12 in.) in the direction of discharge.
CSST additional bend equivalent length (L = 1.3n) International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Table 402.4(15), Note 1
Per IFGC 2024 Table 402.4(15) Note 1, for CSST runs with more bends or fittings than the table accounts for, add equivalent tubing length using L = 1.3n, where n is the number of additional bends or fittings.
Appliance prohibition in elevator shafts International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 301.15
Per IFGC 2024 Section 301.15, appliances regulated by the code shall not be located in an elevator shaft under any circumstances, including if ventilated.
Type MV cable minimum conductor size (8001–15,000 V) NEC Table 315.12(A)
Per NEC Table 315.12(A), the minimum conductor size for medium voltage cable rated 8,001 to 15,000 volts is 2 AWG for copper, aluminum, or copper-clad aluminum.
Type MV cable maximum support interval NEC 315.40
Per NEC 315.40, Type MV cable terminated in equipment or installed in pull boxes/vaults shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft) between supports and within 1.5 m (5 ft) of terminations.
Fire extinguisher minimum rating (construction site) OSHA 1926.150(c)(1)(i)
Per OSHA 1926.150(c)(1)(i), a fire extinguisher rated not less than 2A shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of protected building area on a construction site.
Competent person (OSHA definition) OSHA 1926 CFR 29, Page 31
Per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.32(f), a competent person is one capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.
Danger sign color standard OSHA 1926 CFR 29, Page 201
Per OSHA 1926.200(b)(2), danger signs must have red as the predominating color for the upper panel, black outline on the borders, and a white lower panel for additional wording.
ΔH in low-pressure gas sizing equation International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) 2024, Section 402.4
Per IFGC 2024 Section 402.4, ΔH represents the pressure drop in inches water column (27.7 in. w.c. = 1 psi) used in the low-pressure pipe sizing equation.

Formulas to Know

Total gas load (cfh)cfh = Total Btu/h of all appliances (at simultaneous full capacity) ÷ Btu per cubic foot of gas
CSST additional equivalent length for extra bends/fittingsL (ft) = 1.3 × n, where n = number of additional bends or fittings beyond table standard
Combustion air opening area — same-story combining spacesFree area (sq in) = 1 sq in × (Total input, Btu/h ÷ 1,000); minimum 100 sq in
Combustion air opening area — vertical duct / direct outdoor (two-opening method)Free area per opening (sq in) = 1 sq in × (Total input, Btu/h ÷ 4,000)
Combustion air opening area — horizontal duct (two-opening method)Free area per opening (sq in) = 1 sq in × (Total input, Btu/h ÷ 2,000)
Bored-hole edge distance from wood member edgeMinimum distance = 32 mm (1¼ in.) from nearest edge of wood member
Condensate drain slopeMinimum slope = 1/8 in. vertical per 12 in. horizontal (1% slope) toward discharge