600 QUESTIONS MP EXAM

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PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES What ancient roman term refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome?

2

What is the title given to a person who is a skilled worker in the field of sanitation?

3

NPCP refers to:

4

Its complete RA no:

5

What is the meaning of BOD?

6 7 8

IRA 1378 BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND

Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with __________. Plumbing is defined as the art and science of ___________ pipes, fixtures and other apparatus.

12

Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to presentation of the strength of ___________ and prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces through fixture usage.

13

In what civilization did the concept and importance of plumbing became more defined and appreciated?

16 17 18

WATER SEAL TRAP INSTALLING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

What is the general role of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering?

This promulgated the design and layout of a plumbing system that is governed by set of rules In the 17th century, the English parliamentary passed the first 10  ___________ laws. What period was plumbing revived? It is the period when Europe 11 was plagued with epidemics.

15

PLUMBER

NATIONAL NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILS.

9

14

PLUMBARIUS

The ability of an area resource system to support the activities of  a given population.  ____________ is a part of ecosystem and is the major contributor to pollution of the environment.  ____________, including fixtures, shall be maintained and properly usable This the pollutant that affects the quality of water due to impact of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) discharges, that rises when temperature rises.  An act which regulate the Practice of Sanitary Engineering in the Philippines.

NATIONAL STANDARD PLUMBING CODE NSPC PLUMBING APPRENTICE RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE PERIOD

STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

GRECO-ROMAN CIVILIZATION CARRYING CAPACITY MAN PLUMBING SYSTEM HEAT RA 1364

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In 1907, a division of plumbing construction and inspection, with the city of Manila as a model, was headed by whom?

American Master Plumber JOHN F. HASS

20

This act is known as __________ that was approved on June 18, 1955.

SANITARY SANITARY ENGINEERING LAW

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The liquid and water borne waste derived form the ordinary living process, free from industrial wastes, and of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal without special treatment into the public sewer or by means of private disposal system.

22

When was the Rep. Act No. 1378, also known as the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines approved?

28-Jun-55

23

When was the practice of Plumbing in the Philippines initiated?

17th CENTURY

24

What is the act for Water Quality Management?

25

TRUE OR FALSE : Sanitation is the field of public health dealing with environmental degration and prevention and control of diseases

DOMESTIC SEWAGE

ACT 2152

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FALSE

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PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES TRUE OR FALSE : The design and layout of plumbing system is governed by a set of rules promulgated by the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)

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Plumbarius is to individual who worked in the sanitary field, while Plumbum is to ___________.

28

Solid waste, from water closet

29

Liquid only, fixtures other than WC

30

is the most satisfactory means of water distribution.

WASTE PIPE GRAVITATIONAL GRAVITATIONAL FLOW METHOD

In this method of distribution, the excess water pumped during periods of low consumption is stored in elevated tanks or reservoir. In dual main systems, ____________ are added on the south and west sides of streets and piping is generally placed beneath 32 sidewalks.  ____________, sometimes called arterial mains, for in the 33 skeleton of the distribution system. water pipes. 34  ____________ is used for city water

36 37 38 39 40 41

Pump that discharge treated water into arterial mains.

43

Used to supply or remove water from a building.

44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53

54

DISTRIBUTION BY MEANS OF PUMP SERVICE HEADERS PRIMARY FEEDERS CAST IRON PIPES

 ____________ is used for pipelines, truck mains and inverted siphon where pressures are high and sizes are large.  ____________ a stronger and more elastic type type of cast iron used in newer plumbing installation.  A chemical reaction which involves involves the removal of metallic electrons from metals and formation of more stable compounds. Consist of a cylinder in which a piston or a plunger moves backwards and forwards. Used to raise water from shallow depths and used most frequently for individual houses.  ____________ is a pump that increases the pressure within within the distribution system or raise water to an elevated water storage tank. Pump that lifts surface water and move it to a nearby treatment plant.

42

LEAD – a metal used by Romans as a plumbing material SOIL PIPE

31

35

TRUE

STEEL PIPES DUCTILE IRON CORROSION RECIPROCATING PUMP HAND PUMP BOOSTER PUMP LOW LIFT PUMP HIGH LIFT PUMP PIPE LINES

Centrifugal casting on metal moulds is sometimes called  ____________ . Necessitates a large pipe or conduit so that velocities will be low but not low enough to allow sedimentation. Generally, the equalizing volume of a water thank that is about  ____________ of the total daily demand. In residential areas having houses up to 4 storeys high, the pressure in the pipes should be between _____________. High service system is high lying areas; while _____________ is to low lying areas TRUE OR FALSE : Water distribution is a network of pumps, pipelines, storage tanks and appurtenances. It is a special type of underground water that is found on islands or in the coastal regions near the sea. This should be supplied with water in sufficient volume or at adequate pressure to enable them to function properly. Flush tanks which are directly connected to the potable water  supply system should be equipped with approved ___________.  _____________ is a junction between between water supply systems through which water from doubtful or unsafe sources may enter an otherwise safe supply. What are the 3 main sources of water supply?

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DELAVAUD PROCESS INTAKE CONDUIT 1/6 to 1/3 1.8 x 105 to 2.8 x 105 N/m2 LOW-SERVICE SYSTEM TRUE FRESH WATER PLUMBING FIXTURES BALL COCKS CROSS CONNECTION * RAINWATER * GROUNDWATER * SURFACE WATER

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES  _____________ is required to be installed so as to register the 55 amount of water supplied to a building.

VACUUM BREAKER or  BACKFLOW PREVENTER

56  _____________ is used to prevent back siphonage.  ______________ permits water drawn into a fixture tank or similar  devices to flow back into the supply line by gravity or siphonage.  ______________ is when water contains visible material in 58 suspension 57

59

 ______________ is caused by material in solution or a colloidal state should be distinguished from turbidity.

The carbonate and bicarbonate of calcium, sodium and magnesium are the common impurities which cause ______________.  _______________ in water causes hardness, and in small amount it 61 will cause taste, discoloration of clothes and plumbing fixtures and incrustations in water mains. Excavation for the installation of underground water supply piping 62 should be _____________. 60

63

WATER METER

The proportional change in length corresponding to 1°F change in temperature is known as the _______________.

64  ________________ is water bearing stratum.

BACKFLOW TURBIDITY COLOR ALKALINITY IRON OPEN TRENCH WORK COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR EXPANSION AQUIFER

65

There are two types of well____________ & ____________.

66

The recommended slope for the house drain.

67

 A type of house drain that receives the discharges of sanitary and domestic waste only.

68

 A drainage pipe that carries on is designed to carry human excretement.

WATER TABLE WELL & ARTESIAN WELL 2%

 A drainage pipe that carries liquid waste that not include human excretement. Water that is safe to drink, pleasant to the taste and usable for  70 domestic purposes.  A communicable disease which may be transmitted by water  71 include bacterial, viral and protozoal infections. 69

SANITARY DRAIN SOIL PIPE WASTE PIPE POTABLE WATER WATERBOURNE DISEASES

72

 A water is _____________ when it contains visible material in suspension.

73

MCL means

74

 A type of house drain that receives discharges of sanitary as well as storm water.

COMBINED DRAIN

75

This type of drain is now considered obsolete and not advisable.

COMBINED DRAIN

TURBID MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVELS

In large buildings, _____________ are usually suspended from the basement ceiling.  A cleanout shall be provided on the house drain as near as 77 possible the ______________ of the building.  A kind of drain that should terminate into a separate drainage 78 system.

FOUNDATION WALL

79

The house drain should be provided with adequate number of 

CLEANOUTS

80

The complete PD No. of CODE OF SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES.

81

Boating, shooting or fishing should not be allowed within  ____________ of the water intake.

200m

82

TRUE OR FALSE : In changing house drain directions, the branch shall be run at right angle as a floor drain.

TRUE

76

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HOUSE DRAIN

INDUSTRIAL DRAIN

PD 856

83 84 85 86

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES TRUE OR FALSE : A cleanout extended above the floor can also be utilized as floor drain. TRUE OR FALSE : All changes of direction shall be done with short radius fittings.  A concrete vault constructed for the collection of raw sewage sealed with a wooden shelter.  A receptacle in which liquids are retained for sufficient period to the deposit settle able material.

FALSE FALSE PRIVY CATCH BASIN

 A hole in the ground with stone and bricks laid in such manner as 87 to allow raw contaminated sewage to leach under the surface of the ground.

CESSPOOL or DRYWELL

The main sewer is financed and maintained by ____________.

GOVERNMENT

88

89  ____________ is the liquid conveyed by a sewer.

SEWAGE

 ____________ is water which enters sewers from surface sources 90 such as graces in manholes, open cleanouts, perforated manhole covers and roof drains or basement sumps connected to the sewer.

INFLOW

91  A pipe venting acid waste system.

ACID VENT

92  A watertight container of sewage.

SEPTIC TANK

93

 A permanently installed mechanical device for removing sewage or  liquid waste from a sump other than ejector.

94

This bacteria functions in absence of free oxygen.

ANAEROBIC BACTERIA

95

Considered as the oldest type of sewer.

COMBINATION PUBLIC SEWER

96

Minimum width for septic tank.

97 98 99

0.90m

That portion of the horizontal drainage system which starts from the outer face of the building and terminate at the main sewer in the street or septic tank. Sometimes referred to as “the collection line of a plumbing system.” The septic tank should be double compartment and should be capable of holding how many times of daily waste water flow.

The complete RA No. of ECOLOGICAL SLOID WASTE MANAGEMENT  ACT 2000. How many percent of the total sewage solids is organic and 101 subject to rotting. 100

102 TRUE OR FALSE : The minimum depth for septic tank is 1.20m

103

TRUE OR FALSE : No septic tank shall be installed within under a house.

TRUE OR FALSE : Septic tank should be located not less than 15m away from potable water to prevent contamination. What do you call the drain from the trap of a fixture to the 105  junction of the drain pipe? 104

106

 An element composed of an atom of Oxygen and two atoms for  Hydrogen, otherwise known as H2O.

What is the immersion in a fluid for a definite period of time, usually expressed as a percent of weight of the dry pipe? This type of storm drain is used in buildings located in congested 108 business areas. 107

109

SEWAGE PUMP

It is that unit of the plumbing system which conveys storm water  to a satisfactory terminal.

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HOUSE SEWER HOUSE DRAIN 2.8 - 3.0 TIMES RA 9003 50% TRUE

TRUE TRUE FIXTURE DRAIN WATER ABSORPTION INSIDE STORM DRAIN STORM DRAIN

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES It is often referred to as conductor or downspout. It is also the 110 portion of the storm drainage system which extends between storm drain & the roof terminal 111

This type of storm drain is advisable on buildings where an ample amount of ground space between buildings is available.

 A type of storm drain that is suspended from the basement ceiling by substantial hangers, placed at close intervals, and generally is 112 adapted to buildings where public storm sewer is not sufficiently deep in the street. This is the type of storm drain located under the basement floor  113 within the walls of the building and is used in buildings located in congested business areas. 114

What do you call that unit of the plumbing system which conveys storm water to a satisfactory terminal?

OUTSIDE STORM DRAIN

OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN

INSIDE STORM DRAIN

STORM DRAIN SOIL, WASTE AND VENT PIPE

115 Rainwater piping should not be used as: 116 Roof drains shall not be made of __________.

IRON OUTSIDE WALL OF THE BUILDING WITHIN THE BUILDING WALLS

117 The outside roof leader is located on the _____  118 The inside roof leader is installed ___________  119

ROOF LEADER

What do you call the drain from the trap of a fixture to the  junction of the drain pipe?

120  All storm drains should be graded at least

FIXTURE DRAIN ¼ INCH PER FOOT

This type of terminal should be used only where the public sewer  discharges its contents into a terminal other than a disposal plant. The roof leader is extended _________ through the floors of the building to a point just below the roof & is then extended _________  122 to reduce the danger of breakage which may result because of  expansion and contraction of the roof. 121

123 Conductor is to vertical; __________ is to horizontal

COMBINATION HOUSE SEWER VERTICALLY, HORIZONTALLY GUTTER

Catch basin is a receptacle in which _________ are retained for a sufficient period of time to allow settle able material to deposit TRUE OR FALSE : The discharge capacity of the pipe varies 125 according to its length and grade per foot. 124

TRUE OR FALSE : One factor which makes the sizing of storm drain difficult is the matter of grouping rainfall over a given period. TRUE OR FALSE : Another element to consider in determining the 127 size of the drain is the depth of the building. 126

TRUE OR FALSE : The storm drain is connected to the sewer at 128 right angles by means of a 45° Y and curve assembled in exactly the same manner as a sanitary house sewer connection.

LIQUID TRUE TRUE FALSE

TRUE

129

TRUE OR FALSE : The change of direction at the highest point of  the conductor should be made by means of an elbow & 45° fitting.

TRUE

130

TRUE OR FALSE : The base of the roof leader must be provided with a concrete or stone foundation.

TRUE

131

TRUE OR FALSE : If the roof leader is constructed of galvanized steel, it must be supported at every floor with a pipe rest.

TRUE

132

TRUE OR FALSE : Horizontal runs may not be suspended from band iron hangers or steel ring hangers anchored in the structure

FALSE

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PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES TRUE OR FALSE : The roof leader is extended vertically through the floors of the building to a point just below the roof and is then 133 extended horizontally to reduce the danger of breakage which may result because of expansion and contraction of the roof.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE : A cast-iron strainer basket is attached to the 134 drain to prevent stones, leaves and other materials from entering the conductor.

TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE : Roof drains are provided with a copper flashing, 135 or in some instances, with a cast-iron clamp so that the joint between the roof and the conductor will be water-tight.

TRUE

136

TRUE OR FALSE : A roof leader may be terminated by placing a hub of cast-iron soil pipe flush with the roof.

137 Do appurtenances need direct connection to water supply? 138 What type of plumbing material is a water heater? 139

What do you call a faucet opened or closed by the fall or rise of a ball floating on the surface of water?

What type of pipe is durable and has extreme resistance to corrosion?

What type of pipe is the most specified material need for drainage installation in buildings?

CAST IRON PIPES FIXTURES

145 What type of plumbing material is a soap dispenser?

APPURTENANCE CAST IRON SOIL PIPE INSTITUTE

146 CISPI stands for: 147 “U” in UPVC stands for 

UNPLASTICIZED

The use of cast-iron pipes should be limited to buildings  ______stories in height.

LESS THAN 25-STORIES ASBESTOS-CEMENT NONPRESSURE SEWER PIPE

149 It is a non-metallic plumbing material?  Acid-resistant pipe usually is an alloy of cast-iron and  ____________.  A gate valve whose body and bonnet are held together by a “u” 151 bolt clamp.  A device that discharges a predetermined quantity of water to 152 fixtures for flushing purposes. 150

153

COPPER PIPE FIXTURE

144 What plumbing material receives water-bourn wastes?

148

BALL COCK BRASS PIPE

142 What type of plumbing material is a water closet? 143

NO APPLIANCE

140 What is the most expensive type of all pipes? 141

TRUE

Pipes that are used to underground public sewers, house sewer  and drains. It is made up of clay and also resistant to acids.

This type of trap is used in many localities where venting is not 154 required by local ordinances. This device permits the waste to flow through it rapidly. 155  A pit for the reception or detention for sewage

SILICON CLAMP GATE CALVE FLUSHOMETER VALVE VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE

DRUM TRAP Cesspool

 A sewer or other pipe or condult used for conveying groundwater, surface water, storm 156 water, waste water or sewage

Drain

157 The lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or condult that is not vertical

Invert

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PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 158  An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement The solid organic materials being more dense than water, tend to settle to the bottom of 159 the tank  A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and for 160 reducing the pressure exerted on trap seal 161  A pipe or condult for carrying sewage and liquid waste

Privy

Sludge

Vent Pipe Sewer Pipe

 All horizontal piping shall be run in practical alignment and at a uniform grade of not less 162 than ____ percent 163  All Changes in direction shall be made by the appropriate use of 45 deg. 164 In plumbing the vent pipe which is connected to the crown 165  A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of pipes.

2% Bends Crown weir Coupling

166 Level 3 types of water service refers to:

artesian well

167  A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of trap: 168 One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is:

lavatory faucet water (potability)

2”dia

169 The minimum size of a swimming pool drain: 170 Fluoride as an addictive in water supply is a chemical for:

coagulant

171 The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are r ated by:

schedule

172  A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the flow of water:

elbow

173 Women’s urinal fixture:

bidet

174 The minimum distance (in meters) of a well from a septic tank.

15 m.

175  Apiece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs of two pipe fittings:

nipple

176 Prevents water hammer: 177

Float Valve

Theater or movie house’s water requirement is determined or estimated at 5 galloons of water per day :

total number of auditorium seat

178 . Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size of:

water pipe

179 The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the trap:

Crown weir to bottom dip

180  A pipe fitting shape like letter “S”:

U-trap

The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or 181 behind the fixture and extends to the branch or man pipe at any point higher than the fixture trap: 182

The minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of an elementary school:

183 The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet: 184  A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of fecal matter  185  A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or vent piping:

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Back vent pipe

1 per 35 2" dia. waste pipe stack

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 186 The minimum slope of a building drain:

1/16 in./ft.

187 The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal:

2" dia.

188 The minimum size of a trap and waste branch for a shower stall:

2" dia.

189 The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a size of foot bath:

2" dia.

190 Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fitting is ideal for: 191

The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both elementary and secondary school:

192 The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and fittings:  A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or nuts with opposite 193 screws at the end. By turning the internal screws, it is possible to connect two metal rods and regulate the length and tension of this rods: The first section of water supply piping in a building after the water meter.  A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk that fits against the valve seat. The plane of movement of the disk 195 is parallel to the normal direction of flow of  water, which is turned through a tortuous passage to direct the flow normal to the face of  the disk. 194

Gas Pipe 1 per 30 black

Turnbackle

Water distributing pipe

Globe valve

196 The receptacle in which liquid is retained for deposition of sediment is called? 197 lowest portion of a trap

catch basin dip

198 pipe for wastewater 

drain pipe

199 liquid waste

effluent

200 These are vertical pipes which receive discharge from water closets.

soil stack

201 vertical pipe used for the storage of water 

standpipe

202 receptacle for organic discharge

septic tank

203 accumulated or settled solid waste

sludge

204 It is a loud thumping noise that results from a sudden stoppage of the flow in water lines. 205 a flange used on a pipe to cover a hole

escutcheon

206 end of a pipe that fits into a bell

spigot

207 backflow due to negative pressure 208

water hammer 

back siphonage

What do you call a vertical pipe installed primarily for the purpose of providing circulation of air to and from any part of the drainage system?

vent stack

209 gas, fume or vapor used for the destruction or control of insects

fumigant

210 vertical pipes which receive discharge from water closets

soil stack

211 It automatically closes to prevent the flow of fluid in a reverse direction. 212 reservoir for liquid

check valve cistern

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PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 213 valve for controlling the flushing of fixtures

flush valve

214 It is the method of rendering a pipe fitting waterproof by using oakum or lead 215 process of injecting chlorine gas into the water 

caulking disinfections

216 Minimum width of a septic tank.

90 cms.

217 Minimum length of a septic tank.

1.50 mts.

218 Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank.

70 cms.

219 Maximum liquid depth for septic tank.

1.80 mts.

220 221 222 223 224 225

Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank. Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic meters. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool. Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field.

1.50 cum 508 mm. 1.50 mts. 15.20 mts. 45.70 mts. 30.50 mts.

226 Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.

51 mm.

227 Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.

102 mm.

228 Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture.

60 cms.

229 Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub

38 mm.

230 Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall.

51 mm

Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene.  A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the 232 connection at the water main.  A vent with a function to provide circulation if air  233 between drainage and vent system Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a 234 floor or wall which the pipe pass. 231

Polyethylene Corporation Stop Relief Vent Escutcheon

235 Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting.

Developed Length

 A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of  fixture.  Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable 237 matter in suspension or solution. 236

Flush Valve Sewage

238 Component of fire extinguisher.

Carbon Monoxide

239 Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers.

Storm Sewer 

1 1/2'”

240 Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. 241  A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent.

1/8 Bend

242 Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet.

1-1/2"

Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet. Term applied to the interconnection of the same 244 fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent. 243

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3/8" Battery of Fixtures

245 246 247 248 249

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES  A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent. Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire service connection. Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source. Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting. It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome.

250 In Latin, it means 'lead'.

251

252 253 254

Common Vent 4" 4" 6" Plumbarius Plumbum

 A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one or more sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent pipe adequately sized to provide free movement of  air above the flow line of the drain. Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___. Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage system with which they are connected. Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor.

Combination Waste and Vent system

Sanitary Sewer Main Fixture 2 1/2"

255  A vent pipe connected to a vent stack.

Circuit Vent

256  A vent pipe connected to a stack vent.

Loop Vent

257 Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Barometer 

Best type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage.  A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used 259 as a draw-off tap. Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a 260 trap. 258

Ionization Bibbcock Top Dip to Crown Weir 

261  A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. 262 263 264 265

266 267

Double Bend

Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower  stall. Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal. Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test. How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done after written notice for  inspection. Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water test without any leaks to satisfy said testing. Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans. Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes

268 to the top of sewer or drain pipe if laid in the same trench on top of the other. Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating 269 equipment, water heater, conditioning tanks, and similar  equipment requiring union fittings.

2"

3” 3m 3 days

15 minutes 8%

300 mm

300 mm

270 Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals.

4 ft.

271 Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees.

60˚ 10/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for  272 pipes 51mm or less in diameter. Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for  273 pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia. Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any 274 access door, crawl space, or crawl hole.

305 mm 450 mm 6.10 mts.

275 Maximum length of a tailpiece.

600 mm

276 Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting.

4.60 mts.

Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof  Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above 278 any other vertical surface. Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any 279 openable window or opening. Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck 280 where it is protruded. Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a 277

281 roofdeck used for other purposes aside from protection from weather. Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack 282 requiring a parallel ventstack.  An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating 283 inlet water pressure to a lower constant pressure. The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits 284 in water. 285 Women's urinal fixture.

15 cms. 300 mm 0.90 mtr. 2.10 mts. 3.00 mts. 10 Pressure Regulating Valve Softening Washdown

 A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to 286 clogging, noisy, and use a simple washout action through a

Washdown

small irregular passageway. This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet 287 except that it has a smaller trap passageway and smaller water 

288

289 290 291

292 293 294 295 296 297 298

surface area, moderately noisy.  A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure. Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.  A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and through the down leg.  A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to create circular motion or  vortex which scours the bowl.  A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.  A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and trapway. This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly stops or loses momentum.  A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage.  A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall. Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or  sewage treatment plant. 11/27

Reverse Trap

Blowout

Siphon Vortex Siphon Jet Siphon Vortex

Siphon Jet Reverse Trap Washdown Water Hammer  Gate Valve Globe Valve Effluent

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 299 The centerline of pipe.

Spring Line

300 The interior top surface of a pipe.

Crown

301 The interior bottom surface of a pipe.

Invert

302 Color code for pipes containing acid.

black

One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du 303 pont trade name for the white, soft, waxy, and non-adhesive

Teflon

polymer of tetrafluoroethylene. a. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. b. no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be 304 used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground. c. 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for  water supply. a. number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage

all true

pipe. 305

b. brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.

all true

c. 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position. Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes 306 referred to as. Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory 307 faucets or at shower valves works by the principle of a ___. 308 Treats hard water.

House Drain Ball Valve Zeolite

What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack? The first section of water supply piping in a building after the 310 water meter. 309

311  A bathroom containing a water closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub.

Wye and 1/8 Bend Water distributing pipe Full bath

 A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk that fits against the valve seat. The plane of movement 312 of the disk is parallel to the normal direction of flow of water, which

Globe valve

is turned through a tortuous passage to direct the flow normal to the face of the disk.  A receptacle attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in 313 which water or wastes may be collected or obtained for ultimate into the plumbing system.  Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which 314 discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch. 315 The abbreviation DWV stands for ______.

fixture Battery of fixtures Drainage, waste and vent

 A p-shaped trap commonly used on most plumbing fixtures except for fixture have integral trap.

Gooseneck

317  An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement.

Privy

316

 A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or  more to convey water to fixture branches or group of fixtures.  A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent 319 piping. The water supply pipe provided by the water utility company 320 where local individual connection is done. 318

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Riser  Stack Water main

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES  A loosely lined excavation in the ground which receives the 321 discharge of a septic tank and designed to permit the effluent from

cesspool

the septic tank to seep through the bottom and sides of the pit. The art and science of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures 322 and other apparatus for bringing in water supply and removing water 

plumbing

and waterborne waste. That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of  the building drain and conveys its discharge to the public sewer, 323 private sewer, individual sewage disposal system or other appropriate point of disposal.  A valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a rotating

Building sewer 

324 drilled ball that fits tightly against a resilient (flexible) seat in the valve body.  A vertical length of soil or waste stack at least 8 feet in height (a 325 storey high), within which the horizontal branches from one storey or  floor of the building or structure are connected to the stack.  A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the 326

floor and below the horizontal connection to an adjacent vent stack at a point above the floor and higher than the highest spill level of 

fixtures for preventing pressure changes in the stack.  A kind of return bend of small-sized faucet, one end of which is about one foot long and the other end is about three inches. It is 327 commonly used as a faucet for pantry sink and drinking fountain. Also the lead connection between the service pipe and the water main.  Also a p-trap.  A watertight receptacle which the discharge of sanitary plumbing

Ball valve

Branch interval

 Yoke vent

gooseneck

system or part thereof, designed and constructed to retain solids, 328 digest organic matter through a period of detention and to allow the

Septic tank

liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a system of open jointed subsurface piping or seepage pit.  A common measure of the probable discharge into the drainage 329

330

331

332 333 334

system by various types of plumbing fixtures on the basis of one unit of this being equal to a discarge rate of 7.5 gallons per minute or  one cubic foot of water per minute. The installation of parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to installation of fixtures or finishing. This includes drainage, water supply and vent piping and necessary fixture supports.  A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when properly vented, a liquid seal which prevents backflow and passage of foul air and gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it.  A suction created by the flow of liquids in pipe, a pressure less than the atmospheric pressure.  A vertical pipe which conveys only wastewater or liquid waste free of fecal matter.  A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the plumbing fixtures and other outlets.  Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or 

335 fixtures having similar function, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building drain or building sewer  In a building consists of the water service pipe, water supply 336 line, water distributing pipes and the essential branch pipes, valves and all other appurtenances for the supply of potable water. 337  A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent 338

 A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture connection of a horizontal branch to the vent stack 13/27

Drainage fixture unit

Roughing-in

Trap

Backpressure Waste stack Water distributing pipe

Soil pipe

Water supply system BRANCH VENT CIRCUIT VENT

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES  A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for  both 339 fixtures

COMMON VENT

340  A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of  back to back fixture 341  A vertical vent that is the continuation of the drain to which the vents connect 342

 A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up of waste from a drainage pipe

343 See common vent

DRY VENT DUAL VENT

344  A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps 345

CONTINOUS VENT

 A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the o en air 

GROUP VENT INDIVIDUAL VENT

346  A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack  Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture drain with the stack vent of the 347 ori inatin waste or soil stack Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed from 348 a room fixture 349 The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected 350

 A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air  between the drainage and vent systems where the drainage systems might otherwise be air bound

351  An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two traps 352

The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof 

353  A vent which also serves as a drain

LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT

LOCAL VENT MAIN VENT

RELIEF VENT

UNIT VENT

STACK VENT

WET VENT

354

 A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack

355

Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a supply of water from any source other than its intended source

356

Is the backflow of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to negative pressure

357

Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch

 YOKE VENT

BACKFLOW

BACK SIPHONAGE BATTERY OF FIXTURE

358  A flange that is not drilled

BLANK FLANGE

359  A flange that closes the end of a pipe line used to discharge water 

BLIND FLANGE

360 Is plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials

CAULKING

361  A short internally threaded section of pipe, used to join two pipes of conduits

COUPLING

362 Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned

UNION

363  A short length of pipe with threads at each end; used to join couplings or fittings

NIPPLE

364

Is the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no connections are made on the extended portion

365 The length along the center of the pipe and fitting

DEAD END DEVELOPED LENGTH

Includes all piping within public or private which conveys sewage, rain water or often 366 liquid waste to a legal point of disposal but does not include the main of a public sewer system or private or or public sewerage treatment

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DRAINAGE SYSTEM

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 367 Is a pipe connecting several fixtures

FIXTURE BRANCH

368

Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water closets and and similar fixture

369

 A metallic sleeve, join to an opening of pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for the purpose of cleaning

370 Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical

FLOOD LEVEL

FERRULE INVERT

371

Includes water supply and distribution pipe; plumbing fixture and traps, soil waste and vent pipes; house drain and house sewers including their respective connections

372

Installation of all parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures

373

 A wye connections used on fire lines so that two lines of hose maybe connected to the hydrant or to the same nozzle

374

Is any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closets of fixture having sim ilar function w/ or w/o the discharge of other fixtures to the building drain

SOIL PIPE

375

Is the maximum vertical depth of liquid that a trap will retain measure between the crown weir and the top of the dip of the trap

TRAP SEAL

376

Install to be able to meet the water requirements during peak demands from a low yielding water well

377 The device being used to eliminate the noise cause by water hammer  378 The location of water well to nearest septic vault

PLUMBING SYSTEM

ROUGH IN SIAMESE CONNECTIONS

WATER RESERVOIR SHOCK RELIEF AND EXPANSION CHAMBER 50 FEET OR MORE

379 Slope of house sewer connected from the building to the main sewer  380  A passage under a road, embankment or canal which allow for the flow of water 

2 PERCENT CULVERT

381 The third kind of water after the storm water and area water 

BLACK WATER

382 The type of bathtub oher than sunken, square, free standing

RECESSED

383 Color coding of high pressure steam

WHITE

384 Color coding for fuel oil division

BLACK

385

The water column that seals the escape of unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage system

386 Service drop conductor clearance over the roof 

TRAP OR WATER SEAL 2.50 M

387  A valve which in the water flow is shut off by a flat disk that is screwed down onto its seat 388  An underground tank reservoir to store water 

COMPRESSION VALVE CISTERN

389  Another classification of storm drain, besides from inside drain and outside drain Tap used in high pressure water system with an interval valve to control the flow of water   A valve which maintains uniform pressure on its outlet side regardless of its pressure 391 fluctuations on the inlet side above the pressure level  A pipe fitting within the interconnection of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling of 392 the connection when needed  A device that discharge a predetermined volume of water to fixture for flushing 393 purposes and is activated by direct water pressure 390

394  Another name for corporation cock

OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN PRESSURE COCK PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE UNION PATENT FLUSHOMETER CORPORATION STOP

15/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES  A U-shaped pipe filled with water and located beneath the plumbing fixtures to form a 395 seal against the passages of gases and odors 396

 A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe through which septic tank effluent may flow covered with earth

397 The luminous flux density incident on a surface 398

AIR TRAP ABSORPTION TRENCH ILLUMINATION

 An underground structure for drainage into which water from the roof or floor will drain through sewer 

399  A type of fitting for yoke bent

CATCH BASIN WYE FITTING

400 Minimum discharge pipe and fitting for bath tub

1 1/2"

401 Minimum size of building sewer; it should not be less than the building drain 402 BATH FOOT

150mm DIAMETER 1 1/2"

403 BATH SHOWER STALL

2"

404 BATH SITZ

1 1/2"

405 BATH TUB

1 1/2"

406 BIDETS

1 1/2"

407 COMBINATION FIXTURE

1 1/2"

408 DRINKING FOUNTAIN

1 1/4"

409 FLOOR DRAIN

2"

410 FOUNTAIN CUPSIDERS

1 1/4"

411 LAUNDRY TRAYS

1 1/2"

412 SINKS (DISHWASHER)

1 1/2"

413 SINKS (HOTEL OR PUBLIC)

2'

414 SINKS (KITCHEN OR RESIDENCE)

1 1/2"

415 SINKS (SMALL PANTRY OR BAR)

1 1/4"

416 SLOP SINKS (ORDINARY)

2"

417 SLOP SINKS (WITH COMBINE TRAP)

3"

418 URINAL (PEDESTAL)

3"

419 URINALS (LIP)

1 1/2"

420 URINALS (STALL)

2"

421 URINALS (THROUGH)

2"

422 WASH BASIN (LAVATORIES)

1 1/4"

423 WATER CLOSETS 424

3"

Quiet, extermely sanitary. Like the siphon jet but having the flushing water  directed through the rim to create a vortex that scours the bowl

16/27

SIPHON-VORTEX

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl into which the flushing water enters through the 425 rim and siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway

SIPHON-JET

426

Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet except that trap passageway and water surface area are smaller 

REVERSE TRAP

427

Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying through small irregular passageway, prohibited by some health codes

WASH DOWN

428 Noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into leg forces contents out 429

 A basin like fixture design to be struddled for bathing the genitals and posterior parts of the body

430 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2, 2 1/2", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" 431 No building supply pipe shall be less than WHAT size in diameter 

BLOW OUT BIDET GI PIPE SIZES 19.05mm or 3/4"

432 Minimum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor 

46 cm.

433 Maximum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor 

122cm

434 Minimum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line

61 cm.

435 Maximum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line

122 cm

436 Considered extension of bulding drain outside the building wall

5 FEET

437 Fitting for base or soil stack and building drain

1/4" BEND ?

438 Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15m

51mm or 2"

439 Wet standpipe for riser more than 15m

64mm or 2 1/2"

440 Dry standpipe for a riser below 23m

4"

441 Dry standpipe for a riser more than 23m

6"

442 Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school

RATIO OF 1:25

443 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school

RATIO OF 1:30

444 Ratio of urinals for elementary schools

RATIO OF 1:75

445 Ratio of water closets for female population for principal worship places

RATIO OF 1:75

446 Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants

RATIO OF 1:5

447 Minimum number of water closet required for female office and public buildings 448 Minimum head of water required in section of plumbing for water test 449 It should not be used for steam

4 CLOSETS 3 HEADS GALVANIZED PIPING

450 High Pressure

WHITE

451 Exhaust Fan

BUFF

452 Fresh Water, low pressure

BLUE

453 Fresh Water, high pressure

BLUE

454 Salt water piping

GREEN

17/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 455 Oil Delivery

BRASS OR BRONZE

456 Oil Discharge

 YELLOW

457 PNEUMATIC DIVISION

GRAY

458 GAS DIVISION

BLACK

459 FUEL OIL DIVISION

BLACK

460 REFRIGERATING DIVISION

BLACK

461

 A full open type valve is used in several locations in a water distribution system, which of the following does NOT require it?

ON EVERY HOSE BIBB

462

 A fireline system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service inlet and outlet connection installed exclusively for the use of Fire Service

DRY STANDPIPE

463 Term used to main water pipe delivering portable water to a building 464

Which poor design in the plumbing system causes water supply drop when the fixture is simultaneously opened?

WATER SERVICE PIPE INSUFFICIENCY IN THE SIZE OF THE WATER SERVICE AND

465 KITCHEN SINK TRAP SIZE

1 ½"

466 LAVATORY TRAP OR BRANCH SIZE

1 ¼"

467 OUTLET OF DRY STANDPIPE

64mm or 2 ½"

468 OUTLET OF WET STANDPIPE for riser of more than 15 mts

64mm or 2 ½"

469

Not needed in sizing the vent pipe for individual branch and circuit vent based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?

470

 A hot and cold water supply pipes, where it is mix manually in desired water temperature temperature and direct the mixed water either at the shower head or at the fooe spout

3 WAY VALVE DIVERTER

471

Principle where a single lever valve used in kitchen sink and lavatory, they are beautiful and maintenance free

BALL VALVE

472

Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq.mts

132 LITERS PER MINUTE

473

 A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle

474 General term used to described the fitting in the drawing 475 GI fitting used to accept the P trap assembly of the lavatory (drawing)

476

Type of vent applied on installations with multi branch interval where the vertical vent pipe takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack

477

Stage in water purification which removes mineral deposits, slats, heavy metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained

478 Fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point 479 solders or metals that expand when exposed to heat to detect a fire, 135deg-197deg F

SLOPE OF THE DRAIN PIPE

ELBOW REDUCER FLUSH VALVE FITTINGS 2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND COMBINATION CIRCUIT VENT

REVERSE OSMOSIS FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT DETECTOR

480 GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding three inches

COUPLING

 A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi

PRESSURE REGULATOR

481

18/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 482

 A poor venting system caused by a slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system

483

 A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where

484

water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe

485 Which is not a standard size of GI pipe for water supply? 2 1/2", 3",4",5"

WRONG CHOICE OF VENT TYPE SUBMERSIBLE PUMP  jet,jack,reciprocating 5"

486

Device in control valve which work by discharging instantaneous volume of water at higher pressure

URINAL FLASH VALVE ASSEMBLY

487

Term used for pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length install in any stack or branch of a plumbing rough in for the purpose of future trap

TAIL PIECE or DEAD END

488  A full open valve located in a supply pipe to every water heater  Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm 489 type or straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote control, push push button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control

CHECK VALVE

AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE PILLAR SYSTEM

490 Exception of fixture to be connected into a single trap

THREE FIXTURES

491 The presence of Fire Service Connection

DRY STANDPIPE

Pipes and fittings which can exclusively be used for cold water lines for potable main 492 distribution water service, sprinkler and irrigation system. It could be ½", ¾", 1", 1 ½", 1 ¼" and 2"

POLTYBUTELENE PIPE AND FITTINGS AND FITTINGS

493 Orange or brown in color with sizes of 4" and 3 meter in lengths of pipes

UPVC DWV SANITARY

494  and fittings, ASTM 2729 standards

PIPES AND FITTINGS

495 Least popular and not recommended use as potable water distribution pipe 496 SINGLE LEVER BATH FAUCET WITH HAND SHOWER-TELEPHONE SHOWER 497 Pipe not used as water service pipe 498  A cut off valve installed in the service piping system 499 Minimum size of wet standpipe for a riser more than 15 meters from the source 500 Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet from the floor line

ASBESTOS PIPE Shower set for bath (drawing) FIBER CEMENT PIPE GATE VALVE 64mm or 2 1/2" 61 cms

501 Device used to prevent water hammering

AIR CHAMBER

502 Rule of thumb in sizing an individual vent

VENT SIZE IS AT LEAST 1/2 THE DRAIN IT SERVES BUT

503 It ventilates a house drainage system and prevent siphonage and back pressure 504 It is the size of supply valve tank type for water closet 505

The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at the trap

506 Combination fitting between the vertical waste branch and the horizontal waste branch 507  A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in straight connection, both are threaded inside  A vent use in battery of plumbing fixture where the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of the battery  A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the 509 surface  A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod toactivate a 510 submerge piston 19/27 508

VENT PIPE 3/8" 6 FEET 2x2" WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2 X 1/8 BEND COUPLING REDUCER CIRCUIT VENT JET RECIPROCATING

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 511

 A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump.

512 Minimum height of Fire Service station from the grade 513

46 mm

 A female GI pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water distribution

514 PE 515

CENTRIFUGAL

BELL REDUCER POLYETHELENE PIPE

General term for hot or cold water pipes containing portable water supplying different plumbing fixture

WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPES

516 Standard size of wet standpipe outlet for each floor 

38 mm (1 1/2")

517  A type of pipe fitting for yoke vent

WYE FITTING

518

The minimum horizontal clearance of vent branch immediately above the flood level rim of the fixture

519 The minimum size or trap of a bidet

1 1/2"

520 Supply valve tank type for water closet 521

6"

3/8"

 A threaded fitting to join two threaded fittings as closed as possible but not exceeding 3 inches

COUPLING AT EVERY BRANCH INTERVAL OFA SOIL STACK

522 Location that does not require installation of clean out 523 Interconnection of the same fixture in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent 524  A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture 525  A parameter in sizing the drainage pipe

BATTERY OF FIXTURE COMMON VENT NUMBER OF FIXTURE

Conveys a discharge of solid and liquid wastes closets with or without the discharged from other fixture to the house drain Minimum size of standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 m or less from 527 the Fire service Connection In water distributon system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe 528 apply only if the main fixture is supply continously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure 526

System of building which includes the water supply distribution pipes the fixture and 529 fixture traps, the soil waste and the vent pipes, the house drain and the house sewer, the storm water drainage with their devices 530 Minimum size of wet standpipe for riser of more than 15 mts from source 531 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting 532 Common term for a two way service connections

SOIL PIPE 102 mm (4")

UPFEED OR DIRECT METHOD

PLUMBING SYSTEM

64 mm (2 1/2") 6" SIAMESE CONNECTIONS

533 Single level valve used in kichen sink, lavatory faucets or at shower valve 534  A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch pipe

BALL NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS

535 Fitting installed at the base of the soil stack and a building drain 536 Guide for initial estimate of Ton of refrigeration

1/4", WYE and 1/8" BEND, LONG SWEEP, 1/8" and 1/8" 12 TO 14 SQ.MTR/TR

537  A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4" or 6' casing to deliver  538 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height

JET PUMP WITH INJECTOR JACK

539 Passing on it can treat hardwater 

ZEOLITE

20/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES  A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi 540 where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe 541

 A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a submerge piston

542

 A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the surface

 A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a 543 shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump. The motor is placed at the surface with shaft to turn the impellers below

544

 A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4' or 6' casing to deliver 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height

545

 A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water droplets over a lawn, golf course, or the like.

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP

RECIPROCATING

JET

CENTRIFUGAL

JACK

Lawn Sprinkler System

546 Minimum width of a septic tank.

90 cms.

547 Minimum length of a septic tank.

1.50 mts.

548 Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank.

60 cms.

549 Maximum liquid depth for septic tank.

1.80 mts.

550 Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank.

551 Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank.

552

Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic meters.

553 Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false.

1 cum.

508 mm.

1.50 mts.

FALSE

554 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank.

15.20 mts.

555 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool.

45.70 mts.

556 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field.

30.50 mts.

557 Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts.

26

558 Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.

51 mm.

559 Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap.

102 mm.

560 Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture.

60 cms.

561 Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof.

15 cms.

21/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or 562 vent shaft. 563 Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub

0.90 mtr.

38 mm. (11/2")

564 Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall.

51 mm. (2")

565 Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35.

3

566 Required number of water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35.

2

567 Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50.

1

568 Required number of water closets for females for a theater serving 51-100.

4

569 Classifications of copper pipes.

Rigid and Flexible

570  A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool.

Burr 

571 Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as.

House Drain

572 Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene.

Polyethylene

573  A vent with a function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent system.

Relief Vent

574 Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a floor or wall which the pipe pass.

Escutcheon

575  A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of fixture.

Flush Valve

576  Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution.

577 Component of fire extinguisher.

Sewage

Carbon Monoxide

578 Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers.

Strom Sewer 

579 Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor.

1 1/2" (38mm)

580  A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent.

1/8 Bend

581 Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet.

1 1/2"

582 Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet.

3/8"

583 True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply.

TRUE

584 True or false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply.

FALSE

22/27

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with 585 one branch vent. 586  A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent.

587

Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire service connection.

588 Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source.

589

Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works by the principle of a ___.

590 Treats hard water.

Battery of Fixtures

Common Vent

4" (102mm)

4" (102mm)

Ball Valve

Zeolite

591 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting.

6" (150mm)

592 It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome.

Plumbarius

593 In Latin, it means 'lead'.

594

Plumbum

 A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one or more sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent pipe adequately

595 sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain.

Combination Waste

and Vent system

596 Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces.

Air curtain

597 Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces.

Air curtain

598 Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___.

599

Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage system with which they are connected.

600 Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor.

Sanitary Sewer Main

Fixture

2 1/2" (64mm)

601  A vent pipe connected to a vent stack.

Circuit Vent

602  A vent pipe connected to a stack vent.

Loop Vent

603 Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure.

Barometer 

604 Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage.

Ionization

605 Condensing unit is a part of a ___.

Refrigeration

606  A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap.

607 Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a trap.

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Bibbcock

Top Dip to Crown Weir 

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 608  A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'.

Double Bend

609 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower stall.

2"

610 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal.

3"

611 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school.

(1:30)

612 Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school.

(1:25)

613 Ratio of urinals for elementary school.

(1:75)

614 Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places.

(1:75)

615

Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings serving 55 occupants for employees.

616

Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the ratio of lavatory to number of occupants.

617 Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test.

4

(1:5)

3

618

How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done after written notice for inspection.

3

619

Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water test without any leaks to satisfy said testing.

15 minutes

620 Consist of a body, a checking member, and an atmospheric opening.

621 Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans.

Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker  8%

622

Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain pipe if laid in the same trench on top of the other.

300 mm

623

Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater, conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.

300 mm

624 Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals.

4'

60˚

625 Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees.

626

True or false, 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position.

TRUE

627

Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals, true or false.

TRUE

628 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter.

0.305 mtr. / 305 mm

629 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia.

0.45 mtr. / 450 mm

630

Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or crawl hole.

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6.10 mts.

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 631 Maximum length of a tailpiece.

600 mm

632 Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting.

4.60 mts.

633

True or false, no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground.

634 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof.

TRUE

150 mm / 15 cms.

635 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface.

300 mm

636 Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening.

0.90 mtr.

637 Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded.

2.10 mts.

638

Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside from protection from weather.

639 Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack.

640 The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water.

641 True or false, number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe. Water distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe 642 applied only if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure. 643 What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack?

644

What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for the number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy?

645 Women's urinal fixture.

3.00 mts.

10

Softening

TRUE Upfeed System / Direct Method Wye and 1/8 Bend Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) Washdown

646

True or false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.

647

 A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple washout action through a small irregular passageway.

648

This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller trap passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy.

649

 A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.

650

Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.

Siphon Vortex (SV)

651

 A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and through the down leg.

Siphon Jet (SJ)

652

 A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.

Siphon Vortex (SV)

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Washdown (WD)

Reverse Trap (RT)

Blowout (BO)

PREPARED BY: PLUMBING REVIEWER ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 653

 A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.

654

 A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and trapway.

655 This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes.

656

The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly stops or loses momentum.

657 The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and pipe fittings.

658  A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage.

659  A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall.

660 Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant.

661 The centerline of pipe.

Siphon Jet (SJ)

Reverse Trap (RT)

Washdown (WD)

Water Hammer 

Developed Length

Gate Valve

Globe Valve

Effluent

Spring Line

662 The interior top surface of a pipe.

Crown

663 The interior bottom surface of a pipe.

Invert

664 Color code for pipes containing acid.

Black

This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, and 665 major components are shown up to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical version of a vertical section taken through the building.

666

One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du pont trade name for the white, soft, waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.

667 668 669 670 671 672 673 674 675 676 677

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Riser Diagram

Teflon

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