Building Utilities (Plumbing)

Question 1

The system of pipes, valves, fixtures, and other apparatus of a water supply or sewage system.

Answer 1

Plumbing

Question 2

The supply of purified water to a community, usually including such facilities as reservoirs and pipelines for storing and distributing this water.

Answer 2

Water supply

Question 3

A reservoir or tank for storing or holding water, such as rainwater collected from a roof, for use when required.

Answer 3

Cistern

Question 4

A hole drilled or bored into the earth to obtain water, petroleum, or natural gas.

Answer 4

Well

Question 5

A natural or artificial place where water is collected and stored for use, esp. water for supplying a community, irrigating land, or furnishing power.

Answer 5

Reservoir

Question 6

A geological formation containing or conducting groundwater, esp. one capable of providing water in usable quantities to springs or wells.

Answer 6

Aquifer

Question 7

A main pipe or conduit through which a public or community water system conveys water to all service connections.

Answer 7

Water main

Question 8

Any valve for shutting off the flow of water or gas from a supply pipe.

Answer 8

Shutoff valve

Question 9

A device foe measuring and recording the quantity of water that passes through a pipe.

Answer 9

Water meter

Question 10

A vertical enclosure with a removable cover providing access to a curb cock.

Answer 10

Curb box

Question 11

Any member of piping system other than a main, riser, or stack.

Answer 11

Branch

Question 12

A vertical pipe, conduit, or duct in a utility system.

Answer 12

Riser

Question 13

A principal pipe, conduit, or duct in a utility system.

Answer 13

Main

Question 14

An expansion joint of pipe and pipe fittings permitting thermal expansion to occur in a long run of hot-water piping.

Answer 14

Expansion bend

Question 15

A threaded exterior faucet for attaching a garden hose, often attached to the side of a house at about the height of a sill.

Answer 15

Hose bibb

Question 16

A device for controlling the flow of a liquid from a pipe by opening or closing an orifice.

Answer 16

Faucet

Question 17

The fluid pressure in a supply pipe at a faucet or other outlet while the faucet or outlet is wide open water is flowing, expressed in psi.

Answer 17

Flow pressure

Question 18

A faucet having a single outlet for water from separately controlled hot-water and cold-water taps.

Answer 18

Mixing faucet

Question 19

Any of various receptacles for receiving water from a water system and discharging the liquid waste into a drainage system.

Answer 19

Plumbing fixture

Question 20

A device for regulating the supply of water in a flush tank by means of hallow floating ball, which by its rise or fall shuts or opens a supply valve.

Answer 20

Ball cock

Question 21

A water supply and distribution system in which the water source is set at a height sufficient to maintain adequate supply pressure throughout the water distribution system.

Answer 21

Gravity water system

Question 22

The pressure at the lower of two given points in a liquid expressed in terms of the vertical distance between the points.

Answer 22

Pressure head

Question 23

A loss of head or fluid pressure between two points of a pipe or across a valve, due to hydraulic friction.

Answer 23

Pressure drop

Question 24

A unit for measuring the probable demand for water by a plumbing fixture, or the probable discharge of liquid waste from the fixture, equivalent to 71/2 gallons or one cubic foot per minute.

Answer 24

Fixture Unit

Question 25

An apparatus that removes calcium and magnesium salts from hard water by ion exchange in order to give the water more efficient sudsing ability with soap

Answer 25

Water softener

Question 26

Water containing dissolved salts of calcium or magnesium and forming soap lather with difficulty.

Answer 26

Hard water

Question 27

An electric or gas appliance for heating water to a temperature between 120 and 140 Fahrenheit (50 and 60 Celcius) and storing it for use.

Answer 27

Water Heater

Question 28

Any of various receptacles for receiving water from a water system and discharging the liquid waste into a drainage system.

Answer 28

Plumbing fixture

Question 29

Plumbing fixture, such as sinks and toilet bowls, made of vitreous china, porcelain enamel, or enameled metal.

Answer 29

Sanitary ware

Question 30

A fixture consisting of a ceramic bowl with a detachable, hinged seat and lid and a device for flushing with water, used for defecation and urination.

Answer 30

Water closet

Question 31

A valve that supplies a fixed quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes when actuated by direct water pressure.

Answer 31

Flushometer valve

Question 32

A measure of the performance of a flush toilet in removing human waste with a single flush. The US Environment agency mandates a minimum MaP score of 350.

Answer 32

Maximum performance score

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Water hammer

Question 34

A compartment in a water system containing the air that elastically compresses and expands to equalize the pressure and flow of water in the system.

Answer 34

air chamber

Question 35

An outlet, pipe, or receptacle for excess liquid.

Answer 35

overflow

Question 36

A flow of a liquid opposite to the usual or desired direction.

Answer 36

backflow

Question 37

A backflow of used or contaminated water from a plumbing fixture into a pipe supplying potable water due to negative pressure in the pipe.

Answer 37

back-siphonage

Question 38

a valve for preventing flowing liquid, such as sewage, from reversing its direction.

Answer 38

backwater valve

Question 39

The rate of discharge from a plumbing fixture, equal to the total number of gallons discharged per minute divided by 7.5 and expressed in fixture units.

Answer 39

flow rate

Question 40

A toilet bowl in 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.

Answer 40

siphon-jet

Question 41

A toilet bowl having a smaller water surface and trapway.

Answer 41

reverse-trap

Question 42

A toilet bowl having the flushing water directed through the rim to create a vortex that scours the bowl.

Answer 42

siphon-vortex

Question 43

A toilet bowl having a simple washout action and emptying through a small, irregular passage.

Answer 43

wash-down

Question 44

A basinlike fixture designed to be straddled for bathing the genitals and posterior parts of the body.

Answer 44

bidet

Question 45

a flushable fixture used by men for urinating.

Answer 45

urinal

Question 46

A panel forming an enclosure around a water closet for privacy in a public lavatory.

Answer 46

toilet partition

Question 47

An oblong tub to bathe in, esp. one that is a permanent fixture in a bathroom.

Answer 47

bathtub

Question 48

A bath in which water is sprayed on the body from an overhead nozzle or showerhead.

Answer 48

shower

Question 49

a bar attached to a wall near a bathtub or shower to provide a hand grip for a person who is bathing.

Answer 49

grab bar

Question 50

The shallow base pan of a stall shower.

Answer 50

receptor

Question 51

A bowl or basin with running water for washing the face and hands.

Answer 51

Lavatory

Question 52

A basin, as in a kitchen or laundry, connected with a water supply and drainage system for washing.

Answer 52

sink

Question 53

An electrical device in the drain of a sink, for grinding food wastes to be washed down the drain.

Answer 53

Disposal

Question 54

A deep sink for washing clothes.

Answer 54

Laundry tray

Question 55

A U- or S-shaped section of drainpipe in which liquid remains and forms a seal for preventing the passage of sewer gas.

Answer 55

trap

Question 56

A cylindrical trap closed on the bottom and having a cover plate for access, usually installed on the drain line from a bathtub.

Answer 56

drum trap

Question 57

A deep sink used in janitorial work.

Answer 57

slop sink

Question 58

Any device for controlling or stopping the flow of a liquid or gas by a movable part that opens, partially obstructs, or shuts a passage, pipe, inlet, or outlet.

Answer 58

valve

Question 59

The part of a valve casing through which the stem passes and that forms a guide and seal for the stem.

Answer 59

bonnet

Question 60

The part or surface of a valve on which the stem is closed to stop flow completely.

Answer 60

seat

Question 61

A valve with a globular body, closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall.

Answer 61

Globe valve

Question 62

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

Answer 62

Gate valve

Question 63

A globe valve having an outlet at a right angle to the inlet.

Answer 63

angle valve

Question 64

A washerless valve opened by aligning holes in a disk, cylinder, or ball.

Answer 64

alignment valve

Question 65

A valve for controlling the relative amount of hot and cold water admitted from separate hot-water and cold-water lines.

Answer 65

mixing valve

Question 66

A valve permitting a liquid or gas to flow in one direction only.

Answer 66

check valve

Question 67

A rubber or metal ring inserted between two mating surfaces to make the joint watertight.

Answer 67

gasket

Question 68

A hollow cylinder of metal or plastic used for the conveyance of water, steam, gas or other fluid material.

Answer 68

pipe

Question 69

A standard part, such as an elbow, union, or tee, for connecting two or more pipes.

Answer 69

pipe fitting

Question 70

A pipe fitting having an angled, 90 degrees bend.

Answer 70

elbow

Question 71

An elbow having a lugs for attachment to a wall or joist.

Answer 71

drop elbow

Question 72

A pipe fitting having a large radius of curvature.

Answer 72

sweep fitting

Question 73

A 180-degree bend in pipe.

Answer 73

return bend

Question 74

A T-shaped pipe fitting for making a three-way hoint.

Answer 74

tee

Question 75

A tee having lugs for attachment to wall or joist.

Answer 75

drop tee

Question 76

A tee having a slight curve in the 90-degree transition to channel the flow from a branch pipe in the direction of the main.

Answer 76

sanitary tee

Question 77

A Y-shaped pipe fitting for joining a branch pipe with a main. usually at a 45-degree angle.

Answer 77

wye

Question 78

a pipe fitting for making a four-way connection.

Answer 78

cross

Question 79

a cross having a slight curve in each of the 90-degree transitions to channel the flow from branch pipes in the direction of the main.

Answer 79

sanitary cross

Question 80

A U-shaped pipe for bypassing another pipe.

Answer 80

crossover

Question 81

A short length of pipe with threads on each end, used for joining couplings or other pipe fittings.

Answer 81

Nipple

Question 82

A short length of pipe having each end threaded on the inside, used for joining two pipes of the same diameter.

Answer 82

coupling

Question 83

An external threaded fitting for closing the end of a pipe.

Answer 83

Plug

Question 84

An internally threaded fitting for enclosing the end of a pipe.

Answer 84

Cap

Question 85

A coupling decreasing in diameter at one end.

Answer 85

reducer

Question 86

A coupling increasing in diameter at one end.

Answer 86

increaser

Question 87

A coupling device for connecting two pipes, neither of which can be turned.

Answer 87

union

Question 88

A system of pipes, traps, and other apparatus for conveying sewage, wastewater, or rainwater to a public sewer or a private treatment facility.

Answer 88

drainage system

Question 89

Any pipe channel by which a liquid is drawn off.

Answer 89

drain

Question 90

A system of pipes supplying a flow of air to or from a drainage system or providing circulation of air within the system to protect trap seals from siphonage and backpressure.

Answer 90

Vent system

Question 91

A drain extending from the trap of a plumbing fixture to a junction with a waste stack.

Answer 91

Fixture drain