CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
two types of properties of matter
extensive and intensive
is dependent of the size of the
system and has the same value
for all parts of a homogenous system.
intensive
- is one that depends on the size
and extent of the system, and
whose value is equal to the sum of the
benefits of the parts of the system,
such as mass and total volume
extensive
defined as the art and science of
installing pipes, fixtures, and other
apparatus to convey and supply water in
buildings and to dispose and discharge
wastewater and other liquids, gases, and
other substances out of buildings in a safe,
orderly, healthy and sanitary way to ensure
the health and sanitation of life and
property.
plumbing
the first
civilization to use copper pipes, as well as
digging wells as deep as 300 feet.
ancient egyptians
Plumbing
became even more advanced during
ancient greek times
who
first used truly advanced plumbing systems
romans
The first flushable toilet was given as a gift to ___ by her godson, Sir ___ in 1596
queen Elizabeth I and Sir John Harington
English inventor ____ was
the first to patent the flushing toilet in 1775
Alexander cumming
what basic principles are used in today’s Plumbing law of the Philippines?
1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
All premises intended for
human habitation, occupancy or use shall
be
provided with a supply of pure and
wholesome water, neither connected with
unsafe
water supplies nor subject to hazards of
backflow or back-siphonage
principle 1
– Plumbing fixtures, devices
and appurtenances shall be supplied with
water
in sufficient volume and at a pressure
adequate to enable them to function
satisfactorily
and without undue noise under all normal
conditions of use
principle 2
– Plumbing shall be
designed and adjusted to use the minimum
quantity of
water consistent with proper performance
and cleaning
principle 3
Devices for heating and
storing water shall be so designed and
installed as
to prevent dangers from explosion through
overheating
principle 4
Every building having
plumbing fixtures installed and intended for
human
habitation, occupancy or use on premises
abutting on a street, alley or easement
where
there is a public sewer, shall be connected
to the sewer system
principle 5
Each family dwelling unit
on premises abutting on a sewer or with a
private
sewage-disposal system shall have at least
one water closet and one kitchen-type sink.
Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower
shall be installed to meet the basic
requirements
of sanitation and personal hygiene.
Principle 6
Plumbing fixtures shall be
made of smooth non-absorbent material,
free
from concealed fouling surfaces and shall
be located in ventilated enclosures.
principle 7
The drainage system shall
be designed, constructed and maintained to
safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids,
clogging and with adequate cleanouts so
arranged that the pipes may be readily
cleaned.
Principle 8
All piping’s plumbing
systems shall be of durable NAMPAPAPPROVED
material, free from defective workmanship,
designed and constructed by Registered
Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory
service
Principle 9
Each fixture directly
connected to the drainage system shall be
equipped with a water-sealed trap.
Principle 10
he drainage piping
system shall be designed to provide
adequate
circulation of air free from siphonage,
aspiration or forcing of trap seals under
ordinary use.
Principle 11
Vent terminals shall
extend to the outer air and installed to preempt
clogging and the return of foul air to the
building.
principle 12
Plumbing systems shall
be subjected to such tests to effectively
disclose
all leaks and defects in the workmanship.
principle 13
No substance which will
clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures,
destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere
unduly with the sewage-disposal process
shall be
allowed to enter the building drainage.
principle 14
Proper protection shall
be provided to prevent contamination of
food,
water, sterile goods, and similar materials
by backflow sewage. When necessary, the
fixture
device or appliance shall be connected
indirectly with the building drainage.
principle 15
No water closet shall be
located in a room or compartment which is
not
properly lighted and ventilated.
principle 16
If water closets or other
plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings
where
there is no sewer within a reasonable
distance, suitable provision shall be made
for
disposing of the building sewage by some
accepted method of sewage treatment and
disposal, such as septic tank.
Principle 17
Where a plumbing
drainage system may be subject to backflow
of
sewage, suitable provision shall be made to
prevent its overflow in the building.
principle 18
Plumbing systems shall
be maintained in serviceable condition by
Registered Master Plumbers.
Principle 19
All plumbing fixtures shall
be installed properly spaced, to be
accessible
for their intended use.
principle 20
Sewage or other waste
from a plumbing system which may be
deleterious to surface or sub-surface waters
shall not be discharged into the ground or
into
any waterway, unless first rendered
innocuous through subjection to some
acceptable
form of treatment.
Principle 22
is clean
water that is suitable for human drinking. It
must be available for drinking, cooking, and
cleaning.
Potable water
May be used for
flushing water closets (toilets), irrigating
grass and gardens, washing cars, and for any
use other than drinking, cooking, or cleaning.
Nonpotable Water
the sources of most
of the water available for our use.
Rain and Snowmelt
is the rain that
runs off the surface of the ground into
streams, rivers, and lakes.
Surface water
is water found below the surface of the earth.
Groundwater
is a large
water supply pipe that carries potable water
from the district or city water system or
other water source to the building.
building supply
required by most district
water supply systems to measure and record
the
amount of water used.
water meter
is a large pipe that serves
as the principal artery of the water supply
system.
building main
is a water supply pipe that extends
vertically in the building at least one story
and
carries water to fixture branches.
Riser
is a water supply pipe that
runs from the riser or main to the fixture
being
connected.
fixture branch
typically
located in the hot and cold water supply at
the fixture connection.
shut-off valve
runs from the fixture
branch to the fixture, the terminal point of
use in a
plumbing system.
fixture connection
