Which statement reflects SPS PURPOSE?

• A. All plumbing in connection with buildings and facilities in the state including buildings owned by the state or any political subdivision thereof, shall be safe, sanitary and such as to safeguard the public health and waters of the state.
• B. Plumbing must be installed with the lowest cost.
• C. Plumbing must be aesthetically pleasing.
• D. Plumbing must conform to federal energy codes.

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is that the purpose of SPS is to protect public health and water quality by requiring safe and sanitary plumbing systems in all buildings and facilities in the state. The correct statement says that plumbing must be safe, sanitary, and such as to safeguard the public health and waters of the state, which directly articulates that goal. The other options miss this focus: aiming for the lowest cost isn’t the code’s purpose, making plumbing aesthetically pleasing isn’t the primary objective, and conforming to federal energy codes is not the stated purpose of SPS.