A water closet or urinal shall be flushed by means of an approved ____ or ____ valve

A water closet or urinal shall be flushed by means of an approved ____ or ____ valve

• A. Box or plug
• B. Push button or lever
• C. Flush or tank
• D. Solenoid or ballcock

Answer: (C)

To satisfy a water closet or urinal, the flushing device must be a listed, approved valve that matches the fixture type. There are two common configurations: a flushometer-style flush valve (flush valve) that delivers water under pressure during the flush, typically used in commercial restrooms; and a tank-type valve (tank valve) that works with a gravity-fed toilet inside a tank, releasing water when the flush mechanism is activated and then refilling the tank. Both types are acceptable as long as they are approved and installed per code requirements. Other options described in the choices don’t represent the standard primary flushing devices for these fixtures.

To satisfy a water closet or urinal, the flushing device must be a listed, approved valve that matches the fixture type. There are two common configurations: a flushometer-style flush valve (flush valve) that delivers water under pressure during the flush, typically used in commercial restrooms; and a tank-type valve (tank valve) that works with a gravity-fed toilet inside a tank, releasing water when the flush mechanism is activated and then refilling the tank. Both types are acceptable as long as they are approved and installed per code requirements. Other options described in the choices don’t represent the standard primary flushing devices for these fixtures.