Introduction Flashcards
Is 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 waste water and other liquid gases and other substances out of buildings in safe, orderly, healthy and sanitary way to ensure the health and sanitation of life and property
Plumbing
The concept and importance of plumbing became more defined and appreciated during which civilization?
Greco-Roman Civilization
A vital part of Roman infrastructure that consists of a system of pipes, bridges and canals that transported freshwater from a source to the city
Roman Aquaduct
A title that is given to a person who is skilled in the field of sanitation
Plumber
Refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome
Plumbarius
A metal used as plumbing material by the Romans
Lead/Plumbum
The two main objectives of plumbing
- to supply water to different parts of the building.
- to remove and discharge human wastes and other substances out of the building into the public sewer or septic tank.
Conditions for an effective water supply in building
- to provide sufficient amount of water to supply each fixture.
- to prevent backflow of used water into the water supply system.
The drainage system should accomplish the following
- Fast removal of the waist with a minimum probability of leakage and stoppage of drains.
- to prevent the entry of house vermin and obnoxious gases into the house from the piping system.
What are the two types of wastes and where are they discharged from?
- Solid waste - discharged by the water closet
- Liquid waste - coming from various fixtures.
Pipes that convey waste coming from the water closet
Soil pipe
Pipe that conveys waste from various fixtures, other than the water closet
Waste pipe
The drainage installation is sometimes referred to as DWV, which means?
D - Drainage of solid waste
W - Waste coming from various fixtures, other than water closet
V - Ventilation of the piping system
