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Engutil 2 Module 1 Flashcards

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The word “PLUMB” is originated from the Latin word which means “Lead” as Lead
pipes are the first effective pipes used during Roman Era.

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“PLUMBUM”

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the system of pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses installed for the distribution of
potable water for drinking that can be use for drinking, heating and washing, and waterborne
waste removal.

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Plumbing

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is the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures and other apparatuses in buildings
for bringing in the supply, liquids, substances and/or ingredients, and removing the; and such
water, liquid and other carried wastes hazardous to health, sanitation, life, property; also the
pipes and fixtures after installation i.e., the plumbing system. (Section 217.6 The Revised National
Plumbing Code of the Philippines 1999)

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Plumbing

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includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures
and traps; all sanitary and storm drainage systems; vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and

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downspouts; and all building drains and sewers, including their respective joints and connections;
devices, receptacles, and appurtenances within the property; water lines in the premises: potable,
tap, hot and chilled water piping; potable water treating or using equipment; fuel gas piping;
water heaters and vents for same. (Section 217.12 The Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines 1999)

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Plumbing Systems

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In summary, Plumbing systems is:

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  1. Water Supply and Water Distribution
  2. Plumbing Fixtures
  3. Drainage Systems
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A plumber-in-training and a helper to a journeyman. Usually
practices the plumbing trade for 3-5 years.

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Apprentice Plumber

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A plumber that is able to finish his apprenticeship and is able to
install/repair/alter the plumbing system.

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Journeyman Plumber

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A plumber that is technically and legally qualified, and licensed ti
practice the profession of Master Plumbing without limitations.

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Master Plumber

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A physical separation, it can be a low inlet into indirect waste receptor from the
fixture, appliance, or device indirectly connected.

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AIR BREAK

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Unobstructed Vertical Distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening
from any pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance or appurtenance conveying potable water or waste to
the flood level rim of the receptor.

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AIRGAP

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The flow of water or other liquids into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of
water from any source other than its intended source.

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BACKFLOW

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occurs due to increased reverse pressure above the supply
pressure. Often cause by pumps, broilers, gravity or other sources of pressures.

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BACK PRESSURE

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13
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the flowing back of used, contaminated, or polluted water from a plumbing
fixture into water supply pipe due to negative pressure in such pipe. (Negative Pressure-Back
flow)

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BACK SIPHONAGE

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Any two or more similar adjacent fixtures when discharge into a common
horizontal soil or waste branch.

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BATTERY OF FIXTURE

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any part of the piping system other than a main, riser or stack

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BRANCH

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a vertical shaft for installation of different pipe stacks.

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CHASE

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17
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unless specifically stated, the term “diameter’’ is the nominal diameter as designated
commercially. I. D. denotes inside diameter of pipe and O.D. denotes outside diameter of tube.

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DIAMETER

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a receptacle other than a trap attached to a plumbing system in which water or wastes may be
collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.

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FIXTURE

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19
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  • is an arbitrary quantity in terms of which the load producing effects or water requirements
    on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures are expressed in some arbitrarily chosen
    scale. One fixture unit is equivalent to a rate of flow at 28.3 liters per minute ( 1 cu. ft./minute).
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FIXTURE UNIT

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-is the top edge of a receptacle from where water overflows.

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FLOOD LEVEL RIM

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21
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is any pipe or fitting installed in a horizontal position or which forms an angle of not
more than forty-five (45) degrees with the horizontal plane.

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HORIZONTAL PIPE

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NAMPAP-

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National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines.

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any one of a special class of device or equipment intended to perform a special
plumbing function. Its operation and/or control may be dependent upon one or more energized
components, such as motors, controls, heating elements and pressure-temperature-sensing elements.

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PLUMBING APPLIANCE

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24
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a manufactured device or a prefabricated assembly or an on-the-job
assembly of component parts, and serves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixtures. An
appurtenance demands no additional water supply nor does it add any discharge load to a fixture or the
drainage system. It performs some useful functions in the operation, maintenance, servicing, economy or
safety of the plumbing system.

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PLUMBING APPURTENANCE

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25
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are approved-type installed receptacles. devices or appliances supplied with water
or receive liquid or liquid-borne wastes and discharge such wastes into the drainage system to which they
may be directly or indirectly connected.

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PLUMBING FIXTURES

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  • a water supply pipe, which extends vertically to one full story or more to convey water into pipe
    branches or plumbing fixtures.
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RISER

27
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the installation of all piping and fitting parts of the plumbing system, which can be
completed prior to the installation of fixtures and accessories. These include sanitary and storm drainage,
tap, hot and chilled water supplies, gas piping, vent piping and the necessary fixture supports.

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ROUGHING-INS

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  • of a building or premises consists of the water service pipe,
    water supply line, water distributing pipe and the necessary branch pipes, fittings, valves and all
    appurtenances required for the supply of potable water.
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WATER SUPPLY/DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

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  • a pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to the
    plumbing fixtures and other water outlets.
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WATER- DISTRIBUTING PIPE

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or street main is the water-supply pipe for public or community use.

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WATER MAIN

31
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the system of reservoirs, channels, mains, and pumping and purifying equipment by which
a water supply is obtained and distributed (as to a city).

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WATERWORKS

32
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  • includes all the piping within public or private premises which convey sewage or
    other liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal but does not include the mains of a public sewer system or a
    public sewage treatment or disposal plant.
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DRAINAGE SYSTEM

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that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system which receives the
discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the
building sewer beginning 0.6 meter outside the building wall.

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BUILDING DRAIN

34
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that pat1 of the horizontal piping of a drainage system which starts from the end of the
building drain and which receives the discharge of the building drain and conveys it to a public sewer,
private sewer, individual sewage disposal system or other point of disposal.

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BUILDING SEWER

35
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the pipe carrying potable water from the water meter or other source of water supply
to a building or other point of use or distribution on the lot. Building supply shall also mean water service
connection.

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BUILDING SUPPLY

36
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any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution and may
include liquids containing chemicals in solution.

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SEWAGE

37
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a pipe or conduit for carrying sewage and wastewater.

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SEWER

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a comprehensive term, including all constructions for collection,
transportation. pumping. treatment and. final disposition of sewage.

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SEWERAGE OR SEWERAGE WORKS

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All premises intended for human habitation, occupancy or use shall be provided with a
supply of pure and wholesome water supplies nor subject to hazards of backflow or back-siphonage.

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  1. CLEAN WATER:
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Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplies with water in
sufficient volume and at pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue
noise under all normal conditions.

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  1. VOLUME AND PRESSURE:
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Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent
with proper performance and cleaning.

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  1. EFFIECIENCY:
42
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Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed and installed as to prevent dangers
from explosion through overheating.

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  1. EXPLOSION:
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Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended for human habitation, occupancy
or USC on premises abutting on a street, alley or easement where there is a public sewer, shall be connected
to the sewer system.

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  1. SEWER:
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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.

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  1. PLUMBING UNIT:
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Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non· absorbent material, free from concealed
fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.

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  1. VENTILATION:
46
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The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to safeguard against
fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate clean outs so arranged that the pipes may be readily
cleaned.

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  1. CLEANOUTS:
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All pipings of plumbing systems shall be of durable NAMPAP (National Master Plumbers
Association of the Philippines) APPROVED materials, free form defective workmanship, designed and
constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory service.

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  1. NAMPAP:
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Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.

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  1. TRAP:
49
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The drainage piping system shall be designed to provide adequate circulation of air
free from siphonage, aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.

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  1. AIR CIRCULATION:
50
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Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and
the return of foul air to the building.

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  1. VENTI TERMINALS:
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Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the
workmanship.

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  1. TEST:
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No substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixture, destroy the pipes or
their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building
drainage system.

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  1. SEWAGE HARM:
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Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile
goods and similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the fixture, device or appliance shall
be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.

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  1. CONTAMINATION:
54
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No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted and
ventilated

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  1. WC LIGHT:
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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 a septic tank.

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  1. SEPTIC TANK:
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Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of sewage, suitable
provision shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.

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  1. SEWAGE BACKFLOW: Where
57
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Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable condition by Registered Master Plumbers.

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  1. RMP:
58
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All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to be accessible for their intended
use.

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  1. ACCESSIBLE:
59
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Plumbing shall be installed by Registered Master Plumbers with due regard to
the preservation of the strength of structural members and the prevention of damage to walls and other
surfaces through fixture usage.

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  1. STRUCTUIRAL STABILITY:
60
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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.

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  1. SEWAGE TREATMENT:

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