Which phrase best completes the SPS PURPOSE definition?

• A. to promote energy efficiency in plumbing systems
• B. shall be safe, sanitary and such as to safeguard the public health and waters of the state
• C. apply only to state-owned buildings
• D. ensure compliance with federal codes

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the SPS PURPOSE is to ensure plumbing systems are safe and sanitary and to protect public health and the state’s waters. The best completion states that the system “shall be safe, sanitary and such as to safeguard the public health and waters of the state,” which directly expresses this protective, health-focused aim. Energy efficiency, while important, isn’t the primary purpose of the SPS. The code applies beyond state-owned buildings, and it’s not defined by federal codes, but by safeguarding health and water resources for the public.