MPLE Plumbing Code - 1 Flashcards
Joining by a melted alloy higher than 449 deg. C
Brazed joint
Any joint or seam obtained by joining of metal parts in a plastic molten state
Welded joint
Ball-shaped end is held in a cup-like shell, allows movement in every direction; used for underwater and ragged terrain
Ball joint
Joint for P-traps
Slip joint
Joining by a melted alloy between 149 - 427 deg. Celsius
Soldered Joint
Most popular pipe that is generally used for drainage systems
Cast Iron Soil Pipe
CISP used for building installations
SV Type
CISP used for underground installations
XV Type
Made from cast iron and silicon
Acid resistant cast iron pipe
Protection of piping materials - material used for waterproofing, restricted to short pipe lengths
Field bitumastic coating
Pipe protection that shall not be deemed adequate protection for ferrous piping
Zinc coating (galvanized)
Pipe protection from breakage for pipes under or through cinders or other corrosive material
Polyethylene sheath
Pipe protection for voids between pipes and sleeves through concrete floors
Bitumen
Pipe protection for pipes directly embedded in concrete and masonry walls
Metal sleeve
A female fitting screwed or caulked over at end for closing pipe
Cap
For dead ends, pipe flange that is not drilled for bolt holes
Blank flange
Flange that closes end of pipe; no opening for liquid or gas
Blind flange
To unite two pipes which can be detached without causing any deformation to the pipes (easy maintenance)
Union patente
To close systems, connect pipes that are to be disassembled occassionally
Union
A male threaded fitting which seals the end run of a pipe when fitted to a cap
Plug
(Increaser) A fitting that connects a larger pipe to a smaller one
Reducer
A fitting that allows the system to change between materials such as between plastic and metal pipe; and change between non-threaded pipe to threaded pipes
Adaptor
Plumbing unit according to RNPCP
- Water meter x1
- Shower head x1
- Water closet x1
- Lavatory x1
- Laundry tray x1
- Kitchen sink x1
- Floor drain x3
- Hose bibb x4
Plumbing unit according to NBCDO Memo s.2016
- Water closet x1
- Lavatory x1
- Sink with ordinary trap x1
- Shower head x1
- Floor drains x2
- Faucets x 3
