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1 What ancient roman term refers to an individual who worked inWhat ancient roman term refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome?
the sanitary field of ancient Rome? PLUMBARIUSPLUMBARIUS
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2 What is the title given to a person who is a skilled worker in theWhat is the title given to a person who is a skilled worker in the field of sanitation?
field of sanitation? PLUMBERPLUMBER
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3 NPCP refers to:NPCP refers to: NATIONANATIONAL L PLUMBINGPLUMBING
CODE OF THE PHILS. CODE OF THE PHILS. 4
4 Its complete RA no:Its complete RA no: IRA 1378IRA 1378
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5 What is the meaning of BOD?What is the meaning of BOD? BIOCHEMICAL OXYGENBIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
DEMAND 6
6 Each fixture directly connected to the Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall bedrainage system shall be equipped with __________.
equipped with __________. WATER SEAL TRAPWATER SEAL TRAP
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7 Plumbing is defined as the art and science of ___________ pipes,Plumbing is defined as the art and science of ___________ pipes, fixtures and other apparatus.
fixtures and other apparatus. INSTALLINGINSTALLING
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8 What is the general role of Sanitary and EnvironmentalWhat is the general role of Sanitary and Environmental Engineering? Engineering? ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROTECTION 9
9 This promulgated the design and layout of a plumbing system thatThis promulgated the design and layout of a plumbing system that is governed by set of rules
is governed by set of rules
NATIONAL STANDARD NATIONAL STANDARD PLUMBING
PLUMBING CODE CODE NSPCNSPC 10
10 In the 17th century, the English parliamentary passed the firstIn the 17th century, the English parliamentary passed the first ___________ laws.
___________ laws. PLUMBING APPRENTICEPLUMBING APPRENTICE
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11 What period was plumbing revived? It is the period when EuropeWhat period was plumbing revived? It is the period when Europe was plagued with epidemics.
was plagued with epidemics. RENAISSANCE RENAISSANCE PERIODPERIOD
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Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to presentation of the Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to presentation of the strength of ___________ and prevention of damage to walls and strength of ___________ and prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces through fixture usage.
other surfaces through fixture usage.
STRUCTURAL MEMBERS STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
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13 In what civilization did the concept and importance of In what civilization did the concept and importance of plumbingplumbing became more defined and appreciated?
became more defined and appreciated?
GRECO-ROMAN GRECO-ROMAN
CIVILIZATION CIVILIZATION 14
14 The ability of an area resource system to support the activities of The ability of an area resource system to support the activities of a given population.
a given population. CARRYING CAPACITYCARRYING CAPACITY
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15 ____________ is a part of ecosystem and is the ____________ is a part of ecosystem and is the major contributor to pollution of themajor contributor to pollution of the environment.
environment. MANMAN
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16 ____________, including fixtures, shall ____________, including fixtures, shall be maintained and properlybe maintained and properly usable
usable PLUMBING SYSTEMPLUMBING SYSTEM
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This the pollutant that affects the quality of water due to impact This the pollutant that affects the quality of water due to impact of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) discharges, that rises when of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) discharges, that rises when temperature rises.
temperature rises.
HEAT HEAT
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18 An act which regulate the Practice of Sanitary An act which regulate the Practice of Sanitary Engineering in theEngineering in the Philippines.
Philippines. RA 1364RA 1364
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19 In 1907, a division of In 1907, a division of plumbing construction and inspection, withplumbing construction and inspection, with the city of Manila as a
the city of Manila as a model, was headed by whom?model, was headed by whom?
American Master Plumber American Master Plumber
JOHN F. HASS JOHN F. HASS
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20 This act is known as __________ that was approved on June 18,This act is known as __________ that was approved on June 18, 1955.
1955.
SANITA
SANITARY RY ENGINEERINGENGINEERING LAW
LAW
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The liquid and water borne
The liquid and water borne waste derived form the waste derived form the ordinary livingordinary living process, free from industrial wastes, and of such character as to process, free from industrial wastes, and of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal without special treatment into
permit satisfactory disposal without special treatment into the publicthe public sewer or by means of private disposal system.
sewer or by means of private disposal system.
DOMESTIC SEWAGE DOMESTIC SEWAGE
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22 When was the Rep. Act No. 1378, also known as the NationalWhen was the Rep. Act No. 1378, also known as the National Plumbing Code of the
Plumbing Code of the Philippines approved?Philippines approved? 28-Jun-5528-Jun-55 23
23 When was the practice of Plumbing in the Philippines initiated?When was the practice of Plumbing in the Philippines initiated? 17th CENTURY17th CENTURY 24
24 What is the act for Water Quality Management?What is the act for Water Quality Management? ACT 2152ACT 2152 25
25 TRUE OR FALSE : Sanitation is the field of public health dealingTRUE OR FALSE : Sanitation is the field of public health dealing with environmental degration and prevention and control of
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TRUE OR FALSE : The design and layout of plumbing system is TRUE OR FALSE : The design and layout of plumbing system is governed by a set of
governed by a set of rules promulgated by the National Standardrules promulgated by the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC)
Plumbing Code (NSPC)
TRUE TRUE
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27 Plumbarius is to individual who worked in Plumbarius is to individual who worked in the sanitary field, whilethe sanitary field, while Plumbum is to ___________.
Plumbum is to ___________.
LEAD – a metal used by LEAD – a metal used by Romans as a plumbing Romans as a plumbing
material material 28
28 Solid waste, from water closetSolid waste, from water closet SOIL PIPESOIL PIPE 29
29 Liquid only, fixtures other than WCLiquid only, fixtures other than WC WASTE PIPEWASTE PIPE 30
30 is the most satisfactory means of water distribution.is the most satisfactory means of water distribution. GRAVITATIONAL GRAVITATIONAL FLOWFLOW METHOD
METHOD 31
31 In this method of distribution, the excess water pumped duringIn this method of distribution, the excess water pumped during periods of low consumption is stored in elevated tanks or reservoir. periods of low consumption is stored in elevated tanks or reservoir.
DISTRIBUTION BY MEANS DISTRIBUTION BY MEANS OF PUMP OF PUMP 32 32
In dual main systems, ____________ are added on the south and In dual main systems, ____________ are added on the south and west sides of streets
west sides of streets and piping is generally placed beneathand piping is generally placed beneath sidewalks.
sidewalks.
SERVICE HEADERS SERVICE HEADERS
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33 ____________, sometimes called arterial mains, for in the ____________, sometimes called arterial mains, for in the skeleton of the distribution system.
skeleton of the distribution system. PRIMARY FEEDERSPRIMARY FEEDERS
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34 ____________ is used for city w ____________ is used for city water pipes.ater pipes. CAST IRON PIPESCAST IRON PIPES 35
35 ____________ is used for pipelines, truck mains and inverted ____________ is used for pipelines, truck mains and inverted siphon where pressures are high and sizes are large.
siphon where pressures are high and sizes are large. STEEL PIPESSTEEL PIPES 36
36 ____________ a stronger and more elastic typ ____________ a stronger and more elastic type of cast iron used ine of cast iron used in newer plumbing installation.
newer plumbing installation. DUCTILE IRONDUCTILE IRON
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37 A chemical reaction which invol A chemical reaction which involves the removal of metallicves the removal of metallic electrons from metals and formation of more stable compounds.
electrons from metals and formation of more stable compounds. CORROSIONCORROSION 38
38 Consist of a cylinder in which a piston or a plunger movesConsist of a cylinder in which a piston or a plunger moves backwards and forwards.
backwards and forwards. RECIPROCATING PUMPRECIPROCATING PUMP
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39 Used to raise water from shallow depths and used most frequentlyUsed to raise water from shallow depths and used most frequently for individual houses.
for individual houses. HAND PUMPHAND PUMP
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40 ____________ is a pump that increases the pressure with ____________ is a pump that increases the pressure within thein the distribution system or raise water to an elevated water storage tank.
distribution system or raise water to an elevated water storage tank. BOOSTER PUMPBOOSTER PUMP 41
41 Pump that lifts surface water and move it to a nearby treatmentPump that lifts surface water and move it to a nearby treatment plant.
plant. LOW LIFT PUMPLOW LIFT PUMP
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42 Pump that discharge treated water into arterial mains.Pump that discharge treated water into arterial mains. HIGH LIFT PUMPHIGH LIFT PUMP 43
43 Used to supply or remove water from a building.Used to supply or remove water from a building. PIPE LINESPIPE LINES 44
44 Centrifugal casting on metal moulds is sometimes calledCentrifugal casting on metal moulds is sometimes called ____________ .
____________ . DELAVAUD PROCESSDELAVAUD PROCESS
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45 Necessitates a large pipe or Necessitates a large pipe or conduit so that velocities will be lowconduit so that velocities will be low but not low enough to
but not low enough to allow sedimentation.allow sedimentation. INTAKE CONDUITINTAKE CONDUIT 46
46 Generally, the equalizing volume of a water thank Generally, the equalizing volume of a water thank that is aboutthat is about ____________ of the total daily
____________ of the total daily demand.demand. 1/6 to 1/31/6 to 1/3 47
47 In residential areas having houses up to 4 storeys high, theIn residential areas having houses up to 4 storeys high, the pressure in the pipes
pressure in the pipes should be between _____________.should be between _____________. 1.8 x 105 to 2.8 x 105 N/m21.8 x 105 to 2.8 x 105 N/m2 48
48 High service system is high lying areas; while _____________ is toHigh service system is high lying areas; while _____________ is to low lying areas
low lying areas LOW-SERVICE SYSTEMLOW-SERVICE SYSTEM
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49 TRUE OR FALSE : Water distribution is a network of pumps,TRUE OR FALSE : Water distribution is a network of pumps, pipelines, storage tanks and appurtenances.
pipelines, storage tanks and appurtenances. TRUETRUE
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50 It is a special type of underground water that is found on islandsIt is a special type of underground water that is found on islands or in the coastal regions near the sea.
or in the coastal regions near the sea. FRESH WATERFRESH WATER
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51 This should be supplied with water in sufficient volume or atThis should be supplied with water in sufficient volume or at adequate pressure to enable them to function properly.
adequate pressure to enable them to function properly. PLUMBING FIXTURESPLUMBING FIXTURES 52
52 Flush tanks which are Flush tanks which are directly connected to the potable water directly connected to the potable water supply system should be equipped with approved ___________.
supply system should be equipped with approved ___________. BALL COCKSBALL COCKS 53
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_____________ is a junction betw
_____________ is a junction between water supply een water supply systemssystems
through which water from doubtful or unsafe sources may enter an through which water from doubtful or unsafe sources may enter an otherwise safe supply.
otherwise safe supply.
CROSS CONNECTION CROSS CONNECTION
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54 What are the 3 main sources of water supply?What are the 3 main sources of water supply?
* RAINWATER * RAINWATER * GROUNDWATER * GROUNDWATER
ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 55 _____________ is required to be installed so as to register the
amount of water supplied to a building. WATER METER
56 _____________ is used to prevent back siphonage. VACUUM BREAKER or
BACKFLOW PREVENTER 57 ______________ permits water drawn into a fixture tank or similar
devices to flow back into the supply line by gravity or siphonage. BACKFLOW 58 ______________ is when water contains visible material in
suspension TURBIDITY
59 ______________ is caused by material in solution or a colloidal
state should be distinguished from turbidity. COLOR
60 The carbonate and bicarbonate of calcium, sodium and magnesium
are the common impurities which cause ______________. ALKALINITY
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_______________ in water causes hardness, and in small amount it will cause taste, discoloration of clothes and plumbing fixtures and incrustations in water mains.
IRON
62 Excavation for the installation of underground water supply piping
should be _____________. OPEN TRENCH WORK
63 The proportional change in length corresponding to 1°F change in temperature is known as the _______________.
COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR EXPANSION
64 ________________ is water bearing stratum. AQUIFER
65 There are two types of well____________ & ____________. WATER TABLE WELL & ARTESIAN WELL
66 The recommended slope for the house drain. 2%
67 A type of house drain that receives the discharges of sanitary and
domestic waste only. SANITARY DRAIN
68 A drainage pipe that carries on is designed to carry human
excretement. SOIL PIPE
69 A drainage pipe that carries liquid waste that not include human
excretement. WASTE PIPE
70 Water that is safe to drink, pleasant to the taste and usable for
domestic purposes. POTABLE WATER
71 A communicable disease which may be transmitted by water
include bacterial, viral and protozoal infections. WATERBOURNE DISEASES
72 A water is _____________ when it contains visible material in
suspension. TURBID
73 MCL means MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT
LEVELS 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 76 In large buildings, _____________ are usually suspended from the
basement ceiling. HOUSE DRAIN
77 A cleanout shall be provided on the house drain as near as
possible the ______________ of the building. FOUNDATION WALL
78 A kind of drain that should terminate into a separate drainage
system. INDUSTRIAL DRAIN
79 The house drain should be provided with adequate number of CLEANOUTS
80 The complete PD No. of CODE OF SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. PD 856
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
ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 83 TRUE OR FALSE : A cleanout extended above the floor can also be
utilized as floor drain. FALSE
84 TRUE OR FALSE : All changes of direction shall be done with short
radius fittings. FALSE
85 A concrete vault constructed for the collection of raw sewage
sealed with a wooden shelter. PRIVY
86 A receptacle in which liquids are retained for sufficient period to
the deposit settle able material. CATCH BASIN
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A hole in the ground with stone and bricks laid in such manner as to allow raw contaminated sewage to leach under the surface of the ground.
CESSPOOL or DRYWELL
88 The main sewer is financed and maintained by ____________. GOVERNMENT
89 ____________ is the liquid conveyed by a sewer. SEWAGE
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____________ is water which enters sewers from surface sources 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. SEWAGE PUMP
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. 0.90m
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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.
HOUSE SEWER
98 Sometimes referred to as “the collection line of a plumbing
system.” HOUSE DRAIN
99 The septic tank should be double compartment and should be
capable of holding how many times of daily waste water flow. 2.8 - 3.0 TIMES 100 The complete RA No. of ECOLOGICAL SLOID WASTE MANAGEMENT
ACT 2000. RA 9003
101 How many percent of the total sewage solids is organic and
subject to rotting. 50%
102 TRUE OR FALSE : The minimum depth for septic tank is 1.20m TRUE
103 TRUE OR FALSE : No septic tank shall be installed within under a
house. TRUE
104 TRUE OR FALSE : Septic tank should be located not less than 15m
away from potable water to prevent contamination. TRUE
105 What do you call the drain from the trap of a fixture to the
junction of the drain pipe? FIXTURE DRAIN
106 An element composed of an atom of Oxygen and two atoms for
Hydrogen, otherwise known as H2O. WATER
107 What is the immersion in a fluid for a definite period of time,
usually expressed as a percent of weight of the dry pipe? ABSORPTION
108 This type of storm drain is used in buildings located in congested
business areas. INSIDE STORM DRAIN
109 It is that unit of the plumbing system which conveys storm water
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It is often referred to as conductor or downspout. It is also the
portion of the storm drainage system which extends between storm drain & the roof terminal
ROOF LEADER
111 This type of storm drain is advisable on buildings where an ample
amount of ground space between buildings is available. OUTSIDE STORM DRAIN
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A type of storm drain that is suspended from the basement ceiling by substantial hangers, placed at close intervals, and generally is adapted to buildings where public storm sewer is not sufficiently deep in the street.
OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN
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This is the type of storm drain located under the basement floor within the walls of the building and is used in buildings located in congested business areas.
INSIDE STORM DRAIN
114 What do you call that unit of the plumbing system which conveys
storm water to a satisfactory terminal? STORM DRAIN
115 Rainwater piping should not be used as: SOIL, WASTE AND VENT
PIPE
116 Roof drains shall not be made of __________. IRON
117 The outside roof leader is located on the _____ OUTSIDE WALL OF THE
BUILDING
118 The inside roof leader is installed ___________ WITHIN THE BUILDING
WALLS 119 What do you call the drain from the trap of a fixture to the
junction of the drain pipe? FIXTURE DRAIN
120 All storm drains should be graded at least ¼ INCH PER FOOT
121 This type of terminal should be used only where the public sewer discharges its contents into a terminal other than a disposal plant.
COMBINATION HOUSE SEWER
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The roof leader is extended _________ through the floors of the building to a point just below the roof & is then extended _________ to reduce the danger of breakage which may result because of expansion and contraction of the roof.
VERTICALLY, HORIZONTALLY
123 Conductor is to vertical; __________ is to horizontal GUTTER
124 Catch basin is a receptacle in which _________ are retained for a sufficient period of
time to allow settle able material to deposit LIQUID
125 TRUE OR FALSE : The discharge capacity of the pipe varies
according to its length and grade per foot. TRUE
126 TRUE OR FALSE : One factor which makes the sizing of storm drain
difficult is the matter of grouping rainfall over a given period. TRUE 127 TRUE OR FALSE : Another element to consider in determining the
size of the drain is the depth of the building. FALSE
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TRUE OR FALSE : The storm drain is connected to the sewer at right angles by means of a 45° Y and curve assembled in exactly the same manner as a sanitary house sewer connection.
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
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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 extended horizontally to reduce the danger of breakage which may result because of expansion and contraction of the roof.
TRUE
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TRUE OR FALSE : A cast-iron strainer basket is attached to the drain to prevent stones, leaves and other materials from entering the conductor.
TRUE
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TRUE OR FALSE : Roof drains are provided with a copper flashing, 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. TRUE
137 Do appurtenances need direct connection to water supply? NO
138 What type of plumbing material is a water heater? APPLIANCE
139 What do you call a faucet opened or closed by the fall or rise of a
ball floating on the surface of water? BALL COCK
140 What is the most expensive type of all pipes? BRASS PIPE
141 What type of pipe is durable and has extreme resistance to
corrosion? COPPER PIPE
142 What type of plumbing material is a water closet? FIXTURE
143 What type of pipe is the most specified material need for drainage
installation in buildings? CAST IRON PIPES
144 What plumbing material receives water-bourn wastes? FIXTURES
145 What type of plumbing material is a soap dispenser? APPURTENANCE
146 CISPI stands for: CAST IRON SOIL PIPE
INSTITUTE
147 “U” in UPVC stands for UNPLASTICIZED
148 The use of cast-iron pipes should be limited to buildings
______stories in height. LESS THAN 25-STORIES
149 It is a non-metallic plumbing material? ASBESTOS-CEMENT
NON-PRESSURE SEWER PIPE 150 Acid-resistant pipe usually is an alloy of cast-iron and
____________. SILICON
151 A gate valve whose body and bonnet are held together by a “u”
bolt clamp. CLAMP GATE CALVE
152 A device that discharges a predetermined quantity of water to
fixtures for flushing purposes. FLUSHOMETER VALVE
153 Pipes that are used to underground public sewers, house sewer
and drains. It is made up of clay and also resistant to acids. VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
154
This type of trap is used in many localities where venting is not required by local ordinances. This device permits the waste to flow through it rapidly.
DRUM TRAP
155 A pit for the reception or detention for sewage Cesspool
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A sewer or other pipe or condult used for conveying groundwater, surface water, storm
water, waste water or sewage Drain
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158 An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement Privy
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The solid organic materials being more dense than water, tend to settle to the bottom of
the tank Sludge
160 A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and forreducing the pressure exerted on trap seal Vent Pipe
161 A pipe or condult for carrying sewage and liquid waste Sewer Pipe
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All horizontal piping shall be run in practical alignment and at a uniform grade of not less
than ____ percent 2%
163 All Changes in direction shall be made by the appropriate use of 45 deg. Bends
164 In plumbing the vent pipe which is connected to the crown Crown weir
165 A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of pipes. 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: lavatory faucet 168 One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is: water (potability)
169 The minimum size of a swimming pool drain: 2”dia
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: Float Valve
177 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
181
The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture and extends to the branch or man pipe at any point higher than the fixture trap:
Back vent pipe
182 The minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of an
elementary school: 1 per 35
183 The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet: 2" dia.
184 A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of fecal matter waste pipe
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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: Gas Pipe 191 The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both
elementary and secondary school: 1 per 30
192 The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and fittings: black
193
A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or nuts with opposite 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:
Turnbackle
194 The first section of water supply piping in a
building after the water meter. Water distributing pipe
195
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 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.
Globe valve
196 The receptacle in which liquid is retained for deposition of sediment is called? catch basin
197 lowest portion of a trap 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. water hammer
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 back siphonage
208 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. check valve
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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 caulking
215 process of injecting chlorine gas into the water 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 Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary
compartment of a septic tank. 1.50 cum
221 Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic
tank. 508 mm.
222 Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a
septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic meters. 1.50 mts.
223 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic
tank. 15.20 mts.
224 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
seepage pit or cesspool. 45.70 mts.
225 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
disposal field. 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
231 Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and
polybutylene. Polyethylene
232 A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the
connection at the water main. Corporation Stop
233 A vent with a function to provide circulation if air
between drainage and vent system Relief Vent
234 Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a
floor or wall which the pipe pass. Escutcheon
235 Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting. Developed Length
236 A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of
fixture. Flush Valve
237 Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable
matter in suspension or solution. 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
240 Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. 1 1/2'”
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"
243 Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type
water closet. 3/8"
244 Term applied to the interconnection of the same
ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 245 A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case
of a back to back vent. Common Vent
246
Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which
the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire service connection.
4"
247 Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more
than 15 meters from the source. 4"
248 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is
venting. 6"
249 It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary
field of ancient Rome. Plumbarius
250 In Latin, it means 'lead'. Plumbum
251
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.
Combination Waste and Vent system
252 Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged
directly to the nearest ___. Sanitary Sewer Main
253
Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a drainage
system with which they are connected.
Fixture
254 Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located
at each floor. 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
258 Best type of fire detection that can detect fire during
the incipient stage. Ionization
259 A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used
as a draw-off tap. Bibbcock
260 Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a
trap. Top Dip to Crown Weir
261 A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. Double Bend
262 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower
stall. 2"
263 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal
urinal. 3”
264 Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each
section of plumbing for water test. 3m
265
How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done after written notice for inspection.
3 days
266
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
267 Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings
safe for humans. 8%
268
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
269
Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater, conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.
300 mm
270 Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals. 4 ft.
ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 272 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for
pipes 51mm or less in diameter. 305 mm
273 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for
pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia. 450 mm
274 Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any
access door, crawl space, or crawl hole. 6.10 mts.
275 Maximum length of a tailpiece. 600 mm
276 Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting. 4.60 mts.
277 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the
roof 15 cms.
278 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above
any other vertical surface. 300 mm
279 Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any
openable window or opening. 0.90 mtr.
280 Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck
where it is protruded. 2.10 mts.
281
Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a
roofdeck used for other purposes aside from protection from weather.
3.00 mts.
282 Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack
requiring a parallel ventstack. 10
283 An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating
inlet water pressure to a lower constant pressure. Pressure Regulating Valve 284 The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits
in water. Softening
285 Women's urinal fixture. Washdown
286
A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple washout action through a small irregular passageway.
Washdown
287
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.
Reverse Trap
288
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.
Blowout
289
Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.
Siphon Vortex
290 A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet.
Water enters through the rim and through the down leg. Siphon Jet
291
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
292
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.
Siphon Jet
293 A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a
smaller water surface and trapway. Reverse Trap
294 This type of water closet is prohibited by some health
codes Washdown
295
The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly stops or loses momentum.
Water Hammer
296 A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate
across the passage. Gate Valve
297 A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an
internal wall. Globe Valve
298 Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or
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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
303
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.
Teflon
304
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 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.
all true
305
a. number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe.
b. brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or adapter.
c. 60˚ branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical position.
all true
306 Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes
referred to as. House Drain
307 Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory
faucets or at shower valves works by the principle of a ___. Ball Valve
308 Treats hard water. Zeolite
309 What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base
of a soil stack? Wye and 1/8 Bend
310 The first section of water supply piping in a building after the
water meter. Water distributing pipe
311 A bathroom containing a water closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub. Full bath
312
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 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.
Globe valve
313
A receptacle attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or wastes may be collected or obtained for ultimate into the plumbing system.
fixture
314 Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which
discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch. Battery of fixtures
315 The abbreviation DWV stands for ______. Drainage, waste and vent
316 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 318 A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or
more to convey water to fixture branches or group of fixtures. Riser 319 A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent
piping. Stack
320 The water supply pipe provided by the water utility company
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A loosely lined excavation in the ground which receives the
discharge of a septic tank and designed to permit the effluent from the septic tank to seep through the bottom and sides of the pit.
cesspool
322
The art and science of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures
and other apparatus for bringing in water supply and removing water and waterborne waste.
plumbing
323
That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of the building drain and conveys its discharge to the public sewer, private sewer, individual sewage disposal system or other appropriate point of disposal.
Building sewer
324
A valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a rotating drilled ball that fits tightly against a resilient (flexible) seat in the valve body.
Ball valve
325
A vertical length of soil or waste stack at least 8 feet in height (a storey high), within which the horizontal branches from one storey or floor of the building or structure are connected to the stack.
Branch interval
326
A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the 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.
Yoke vent
327
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 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.
gooseneck
328
A watertight receptacle which the discharge of sanitary plumbing system or part thereof, designed and constructed to retain solids, digest organic matter through a period of detention and to allow the liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a system of open jointed subsurface piping or seepage pit.
Septic tank
329
A common measure of the probable discharge into the drainage 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.
Drainage fixture unit
330
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.
Roughing-in
331
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.
Trap
332 A suction created by the flow of liquids in pipe, a pressure less
than the atmospheric pressure. Backpressure
333 A vertical pipe which conveys only wastewater or liquid waste
free of fecal matter. Waste stack
334 A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply
pipe to the plumbing fixtures and other outlets. Water distributing pipe
335
Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures having similar function, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building drain or building sewer
Soil pipe
336
In a building consists of the water service pipe, water supply
line, water distributing pipes and the essential branch pipes, valves and all other appurtenances for the supply of potable water.
Water supply system
337 A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent BRANCH VENT
338 A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture
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339 A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both fixtures
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 CONTINOUS VENT
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 DRY VENT
343 See common vent DUAL VENT
344 A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps GROUP VENT
345 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 INDIVIDUAL VENT
346 A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack 347 Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture drain with the stack vent of the
ori inatin waste or soil stack
348 Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed from
a room fixture LOCAL VENT
349 The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected MAIN VENT
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 RELIEF VENT 351 An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two traps UNIT VENT
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 STACK VENT
353 A vent which also serves as a drain 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 YOKE VENT
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 BACKFLOW 356 Is the backflow of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to
negative pressure BACK SIPHONAGE
357 Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a
common horizontal waste or soil branch 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 DEAD END
365 The length along the center of the pipe and fitting DEVELOPED LENGTH
366
Includes all piping within public or private which conveys sewage, rain water or often 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
DRAINAGE SYSTEM COMMON VENT
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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 FLOOD LEVEL
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 FERRULE
370 Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical 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 PLUMBING SYSTEM
372 Installation of all parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to the
installation of fixtures ROUGH IN
373 A wye connections used on fire lines so that two lines of hose maybe connected to the
hydrant or to the same nozzle SIAMESE CONNECTIONS
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 WATER RESERVOIR
377 The device being used to eliminate the noise cause by water hammer SHOCK RELIEF AND
EXPANSION CHAMBER
378 The location of water well to nearest septic vault 50 FEET OR MORE
379 Slope of house sewer connected from the building to the main sewer 2 PERCENT
380 A passage under a road, embankment or canal which allow for the flow of water 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 TRAP OR WATER SEAL
386 Service drop conductor clearance over the roof 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 COMPRESSION VALVE
388 An underground tank reservoir to store water CISTERN
389 Another classification of storm drain, besides from inside drain and outside drain OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN
390 Tap used in high pressure water system with an interval valve to control the flow of
water PRESSURE COCK
391 A valve which maintains uniform pressure on its outlet side regardless of its pressure
fluctuations on the inlet side above the pressure level PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE 392 A pipe fitting within the interconnection of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling of
the connection when needed UNION PATENT
393 A device that discharge a predetermined volume of water to fixture for flushing
purposes and is activated by direct water pressure FLUSHOMETER
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395 A U-shaped pipe filled with water and located beneath the plumbing fixtures to form a
seal against the passages of gases and odors AIR TRAP
396 A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe through which septic
tank effluent may flow covered with earth ABSORPTION TRENCH
397 The luminous flux density incident on a surface ILLUMINATION
398 An underground structure for drainage into which water from the roof or floor will drain
through sewer CATCH BASIN
399 A type of fitting for yoke bent 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 150mm DIAMETER
402 BATH FOOT 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 3"
424 Quiet, extermely sanitary. Like the siphon jet but having the flushing water directed
ALEXANDER SAN ANDRES 425
Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl into which the flushing water enters through the 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 BLOW OUT
429 A basin like fixture design to be struddled for bathing the genitals and posterior parts of
the body BIDET
430 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2, 2 1/2", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" GI PIPE SIZES
431 No building supply pipe shall be less than WHAT size in diameter 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 4 CLOSETS
448 Minimum head of water required in section of plumbing for water test 3 HEADS
449 It should not be used for steam GALVANIZED PIPING
450 High Pressure WHITE
451 Exhaust Fan BUFF
452 Fresh Water, low pressure BLUE
453 Fresh Water, high pressure BLUE
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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 WATER SERVICE PIPE
464 Which poor design in the plumbing system causes water supply drop when the fixture is simultaneously opened?
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? SLOPE OF THE DRAIN PIPE 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 ELBOW REDUCER
474 General term used to described the fitting in the drawing FLUSH VALVE FITTINGS
475 GI fitting used to accept the P trap assembly of the lavatory (drawing) 2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND
COMBINATION
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 CIRCUIT VENT
477 Stage in water purification which removes mineral deposits, slats, heavy metal, totally
dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained REVERSE OSMOSIS
478 Fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point FIXED TEMPERATURE
479 solders or metals that expand when exposed to heat to detect a fire, 135deg-197deg F HEAT DETECTOR
480 GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding three inches COUPLING
481 A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution
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482 A poor venting system caused by a slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system
WRONG CHOICE OF VENT TYPE
483 A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi
where SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
484 water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return
pipe jet,jack,reciprocating
485 Which is not a standard size of GI pipe for water supply? 2 1/2", 3",4",5" 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 CHECK VALVE
489
Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm 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
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
492
Pipes and fittings which can exclusively be used for cold water lines for potable main 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 ASBESTOS PIPE
496 SINGLE LEVER BATH FAUCET WITH HAND SHOWER-TELEPHONE SHOWER Shower set for bath (drawing)
497 Pipe not used as water service pipe FIBER CEMENT PIPE
498 A cut off valve installed in the service piping system GATE VALVE
499 Minimum size of wet standpipe for a riser more than 15 meters from the source 64mm or 2 1/2"
500 Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet from the floor line 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 VENT PIPE
504 It is the size of supply valve tank type for water closet 3/8"
505 The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent
inlet at the trap 6 FEET
506 Combination fitting between the vertical waste branch and the horizontal waste branch 2x2" WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2
X 1/8 BEND
507 A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in straight connection, both are threaded inside COUPLING REDUCER
508 A vent use in battery of plumbing fixture where the vent is installed in front of the last
fixture of the battery CIRCUIT VENT
509 A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the
surface JET
510 A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod toactivate a
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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. CENTRIFUGAL
512 Minimum height of Fire Service station from the grade 46 mm
513 A female GI pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water
distribution BELL REDUCER
514 PE POLYETHELENE PIPE
515 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 6"
519 The minimum size or trap of a bidet 1 1/2"
520 Supply valve tank type for water closet 3/8"
521 A threaded fitting to join two threaded fittings as closed as possible but not exceeding 3
inches COUPLING
522 Location that does not require installation of clean out AT EVERY BRANCH INTERVAL
OFA SOIL STACK
523 Interconnection of the same fixture in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent BATTERY OF FIXTURE
524 A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture COMMON VENT
525 A parameter in sizing the drainage pipe NUMBER OF FIXTURE
526 Conveys a discharge of solid and liquid wastes closets with or without the discharged
from other fixture to the house drain SOIL PIPE
527 Minimum size of standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 m or less from
the Fire service Connection 102 mm (4")
528
In water distributon system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe apply only if the main fixture is supply continously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure
UPFEED OR DIRECT METHOD
529
System of building which includes the water supply distribution pipes the fixture and fixture traps, the soil waste and the vent pipes, the house drain and the house sewer, the storm water drainage with their devices
PLUMBING SYSTEM
530 Minimum size of wet standpipe for riser of more than 15 mts from source 64 mm (2 1/2")
531 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting 6"
532 Common term for a two way service connections SIAMESE CONNECTIONS
533 Single level valve used in kichen sink, lavatory faucets or at shower valve BALL
534 A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch pipe NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS
535 Fitting installed at the base of the soil stack and a building drain 1/4", WYE and 1/8" BEND,
LONG SWEEP, 1/8" and 1/8"
536 Guide for initial estimate of Ton of refrigeration 12 TO 14 SQ.MTR/TR
537 A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4" or 6' casing to deliver JET PUMP WITH INJECTOR
538 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height JACK
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A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
541 A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a
submerge piston RECIPROCATING
542 A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the
surface JET
543
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. The motor is placed at the surface with shaft to turn the impellers below
CENTRIFUGAL
544 A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4' or 6' casing to deliver 35gpm against 450
ft. total develop height JACK
545 A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water
droplets over a lawn, golf course, or the like. 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. 1 cum.
551 Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank. 508 mm.
552 Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more
than 6 cubic meters. 1.50 mts.
553 Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false. 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.
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562 Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or
vent shaft. 0.90 mtr.
563 Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub 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. Sewage
577 Component of fire extinguisher. 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
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585 Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with
one branch vent. Battery of Fixtures
586 A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent. Common 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. 4" (102mm)
588 Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source. 4" (102mm)
589 Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works
by the principle of a ___. Ball Valve
590 Treats hard water. 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'. Plumbum
594 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 Combination Waste 595 sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain. 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 ___. Sanitary Sewer Main
599 Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a
drainage system with which they are connected. Fixture
600 Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor. 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. Bibbcock
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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. 4
616 Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the
ratio of lavatory to number of occupants. (1:5)
617 Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test. 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. Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker
621 Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans. 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'
625 Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees. 60˚
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
