PC Flashcards by MARK KEVIN CLYDE B. QUITORAS

Max depth of a septic tank in meters.
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1.8m

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A waste of holy water and wash water at church altar services must not be discharged into the sanitary drainage system but disposed of directly into the ground.
a. indirect waste
b. sacrarium
c. toxic waste
d. acid waste
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An underground tank reservoir to store water.
a. Sump pit
b. Cistern
c. Water Tank
d. Aquifer
(study the differences between the choices^, including their functions)
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Cistern

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According to Principle No. 11, what is the primary purpose of designing the drainage piping system with adequate air circulation?

a. To avoid siphonage, aspiration, or forcing of trap seals
b. To prevent backflow contamination
c. To ensure proper water flow
d. To reduce noise in the drainage system
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a. To avoid siphonage, aspiration, or forcing of trap seals

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Advance notice for Testing and Inspection
______ days
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3 days

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The MAXIMUM VERTICAL DEPTH of liquid that a trap will RETAIN measured between the CROWN WEIR and the TOP OF THE DIP of the trap.
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Trap Seal

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On ___________, the First Amendment to the National Plumbing Code was approved, which effected the inclusion of “Asbestos·Cement Pipe” as an approved plumbing material.
a. November 28, 1967
b. November 28, 1968
c. November 28, 1969
d. November 28, 1970
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1 FU = _____ cu.ft/min
practice conversions
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1 cubic ft/min
28.3 L/min

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Min distance of Water Supply wells from Seepage Pit/ Cesspool
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45.7 m

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The maximum distance between manholes shall not exceed ___ meters.
a. 15m
b. 9m
c. 100m
d. 91m
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91m

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Accessibility Law
__________
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BP 344

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Height of CRITICAL LEVEL ABOVE THE OVERFLOW RIM of the water closet or the highest part of a urinal.
_________
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152mm or 6inch

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According to Principle No. 17, what should be done if water closets or plumbing fixtures are installed in areas without a nearby sewer system?

a. A temporary storage tank should be installed
b. A connection should be made to a nearby building’s sewage system
c. Suitable sewage treatment and disposal methods, such as a septic tank, should be used
d. The fixtures should not be installed at all
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Any arrangement whereby reverse flow can occur.
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Backflow connection

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Min slope for shower receptor in % ____
Max slope for shower receptor in % ____
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Min. 2%, Max. 4%

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Sometime in _____, the PLUMBING TRADE was duly recognized by the government.

Date when former Pres. Estrada approved the 1999 RNPCP
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1902, December 21, 1999

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***Minimum pipe sizing for a branch serving a 400 DFU.
a. 127 mm
b. 102 mm
c. 152 mm
d. 203 mm
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^up 🙂 Study Table 7-5

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It is considered to be a SECONDARY PIPELINE.
a. Branch
b. Fixture Branch
c. Fixture Drain
d. Lateral
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Lateral

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Aside from the number of fixtures connected, the size of the vent piping is determined by its
a. length
b. slope
c. change in direction
d. orientation
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A. Length

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What is the distance between the faucet and the flood-level rim of the basin into which it discharges?
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25.4 mm or 1 inch (AIR GAP!)

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The Plumbing Code is used to:
a. Enforce the law
b. Confuse the plumber
c. Explain why plumbing installations may vary
d. explain why minor changes from the basic rules are acceptable
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The water in the trap between the dip and the crown weir.
a. Seal
b. Upper Dip
c. Critical Level
d. Air Break
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A. Seal

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A vent that DOES NOT CARRY WATER or WATER-BORNE wastes.
_____________
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Dry vent

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In sewerage, a COMMON SEWER to which NO OTHER BRANCH SEWER is connected.
a. Branch
b. Building Drain
c. Lateral
d. House Sewer
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Lateral

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It is a vent that receives the *DISCHARGE FROM WASTES* other than water closet. a. Wet Vent b. Soil Stack c. Waste Pipe d. Soil Stack ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRPracticalProblems ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Wet Vent

All plumbing fixtures listed below are included under the definition of a plumbing unit EXCEPT a. Lavatory b. Water Meter c. Urinal d. Water Closet ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRPracticalProblems ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

C. Urinal Plumbing Unit (RNPCP) 1-Water Meter 1-Water Closet 1-Lavatory 1-Laundry Tray 1-Shower Head & Drain for Bathtub and Shower Stalls 1-Kitchen Sink 3-Floor Drains 4-Hose Bibbs/Faucets (NBC DO MmCirc #3 s.2016) 1- Water Closet 1- Lavatory 1- Shower Head 1- Sink w/ ord. trap 2- Floor Drains 3- Faucets

Trap Seal Depth: Common Seal: __cm Deep Seal: __cm check Fajardo Book ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

5cm common and 7.5 to 10cm deep seal

Commercial Length of Cast Iron Pipe a. 0.60m b. 1m c. 1.20m d. 1.50m ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPracticalProblems , #FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

1.50m

Which civilizations are mentioned as having used lead pipes for soil and waste purposes? a. The Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Romans b. The Egyptians, the Romans, and the Persians c. The Greeks, the Romans, and the Chinese d. The Greeks, the Persians, and the Indians ‎ ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

On what date, R.A. 1378, otherwise known as the "PLUMBING LAW OF THE PHILIPPINES" was signed by President Ramon Magsaysay.? a. June 18, 1955 b. June 27, 1942 c. December 16, 1997 d. July 16, 1972 ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Strictly, Correct Spelling only. 6 Questions. ASPE ______________________ ASSE ______________________ ASTM ______________________ ASME ______________________ ASCE ______________________ ASHRAE ______________________ ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRSPDI , #FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRPracticalProblems ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

ASPE - American Society of Plumbing Engineers ASSE - American Society of Sanitary Engineers ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

______ is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical. ______ is the highest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRPracticalProblems ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Lowest: invert Highest: obvert Middle: springline

The Administrative Authority requires that every request for inspection be filed at least ___ working day(s) before such inspection is intended. a. 1 working day b. 2 working days c. 3 working days d. 5 working days ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

A ____ kPa air pressure may be substituted for the water test. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRSPDI , #FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

344.5 kPa or 50 psi

Trough urinals are a. allowed by the code b. allowed conditionally c. prohibited by the code d. allowed in certain places such as Public Elementary Schools ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

PROHIBITED

A pipe *CONNECTING UPWARD* from a soil or waste **STACK** below the *floor* and below *horizontal connection* to an **ADJACENT VENT STACK** at a point *above the floor* and *higher than the highest spill level of fixtures* for **preventing pressure changes** in the stacks. a. Yoke Vent b. Circuit Vent c. Loop Vent d. Island Fixture Vent ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Yoke Vent

In Principle No. 15, what method is suggested to protect food, water, and sterile goods from contamination by backflow? a. Using direct connections to the drainage system b. Installing metal pipe sleeves c. Using indirect connections to the building drainage system d. Implementing larger trap seals in all pipes ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Siphonage in a piping system a. Air pressure loss b. Void c. Unconfined Space d. Vacuum ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

The **principal artery** of the system to which *branches* may be connected. a. Main b. Sewer Main c. Primary Branch d. All of these ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

MAIN

In plumbing bench marking I.E. means: a. Inner Elevation b. Internal Elevation c. Industrial Engineering d. Invert Elevation ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPracticalProblems , #FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

D. Invert Elevation

Which of the following is a requirement for prefabricated septic tanks to be approved by the administrative authority? a. They must undergo independent laboratory tests and structural stability certification. b. They must be installed within 5 meters of a building. c. They must be constructed only using steel materials. d. They must have a maximum capacity of 1,000 liters. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRSPDI , #FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

undergo independent laboratory tests and structural stability certification

Plumbing Code for the City of Manila

City Ordinance 2411

What is a requirement for plumbing fixtures according to Principle No. 7? a. They must be made of absorbent material. b. They should have concealed fouling surfaces. c. They must be made of smooth, non-absorbent material and placed in ventilated enclosures. d. They can be located in non-ventilated areas if made of smooth material. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

IAPMO means: __________ ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

What is the difference between a common seal P-trap and a deep seal P-trap? a. The common seal is designed for abnormal conditions, while the deep seal is for normal conditions. b. The common seal has a 5 cm deep water seal, while the deep seal has 7.5 to 10 cm. c. The deep seal is used in extremely cold conditions, while the common seal is used in tropical areas. d. Both have the same seal depth but differ in design. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Each outlet on the non-potable water line, which may be used for drinking or domestic purposes, shall be posted: a. "DANGER-UNSAFE FOR DRINKING" b. "DANGER-UNSAFE WATER" c. "UNSAFE FOR DRINKING" d. "UNSAFE WATER" ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

DANGER-UNSAFE WATER

Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures. a. Principle 3 b. Principle 4 c. Principle 5 d. None of these ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

What is the primary function of a HOUSE DRAIN? a. It is a cast iron soil pipe with plain ends connected by bolted stainless steel bands. b. It extends from the building to the public street storm drainage system. c. It receives discharges from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the building and conveys them to the house sewer. d. It conveys water from the fixture drain to the water-distributing pipe. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

It RECEIVES DISCHARGES from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the building and CONVEYS them to the HOUSE SEWER.

Based on the history of plumbing practice, plumbing took a great leap at the turn of the American soldiers, engineers, Thomasite teachers, doctors, and evangelists. a. 18th Century b. 20th Century c. 19th Century d. 16th Century ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

B. 20th Century

Take the advantage of a salaried government position to compete unfairly with a practicing Registered Master Plumber a. Code of Ethics #1 b. Code of Ethics #2 c. Code of Ethics #3 d. Code of Ethics #4 ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Validity of permit if not commenced ___________ ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

not commenced: 1 yr suspended: 120 days

The Filipino plumbers were assigned the task of maintaining, repairing and/or remodeling plumbing systems in all "pueblos" or towns including churches, convents, and government buildings. a. 17th century b. 18th and 19th century c. 1966-1969 d. June 18, 1955 ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

18th and 19th century

Prohibited septic tank a. Concrete b. Steel c. Plastic d. Wooden ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Sewage or other waste from a plumbing system which may be deleterious to the 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. a. Principle #10 b. Principle #11 c. Principle #21 d. Principle #22 ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

A pipe angled not more than 45 degrees with the vertical is considered: a. Diagonal b. Horizontal c. Vertical d. Perpendicular ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

A *receptacle* in which **liquids are retained** for a sufficient period of time to **allow settleable material to deposit**. a. Catch Basin b. Septic Vault c. Septic Tank d. Retention pond ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

A building sewer begins ____m outside the building wall. a. 0.60m b. 0.30m c. 1.00m d. 1.20m‎ ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

0.6 meters or 2 ft

In compliance with the Plumbing Code, changes in the direction of drainage piping must use approved fittings. Which of the following combinations represents the correct angles and corresponding bends allowed for such fittings? ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Correct Answer: 22 ½° or 1/16 bend, and 45° or 1/8 bend--- directly mentioned in the Plumbing Code as approved fittings for drainage direction changes.

A pipe or conduit for carrying sewage and wastewater. a. Sewer b. Sewage c. Sewerage d. Septic Tank ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Sewer

Which of the following best describes a "battery of fixtures" in plumbing systems? a. Multiple fixtures discharging into separate waste pipes at staggered intervals b. Two or more adjacent fixtures connected to a single vertical waste stack c. Several similar fixtures that share a common horizontal waste or soil branch d. A group of fixtures connected to independent waste branches with individual traps ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

c. Several similar fixtures that share a common horizontal waste or soil branch

A vent used in a battery of plumbing fixtures where the vent is **installed in front of the last fixture** of the battery. a. stack vent b. circuit vent c. yoke vent d. relief vent ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

circuit vent

What are the main reasons lead pipes are not used to convey water for human consumption? a. Lead is inexpensive but difficult to install. b. Lead is highly resistant to acid but poisonous to human health. c. Lead pipes are not durable and easily corrode. d. Lead pipes are only suitable for above-ground installation. ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

Lead is highly resistant to acid but poisonous to human health.

Also defined as High Hazard. _________ ‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode , #FTRSPDI ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.

CONTAMINATION

Republic Act of 1378 is also known as: a. "Plumbing Course" b. "Plumbing Code" c. "Plumbing Code of the Philippines" d. "Plumbing Law" ‎‎ ‎ ▌#FTRPlumbingCode ▌Start strong! Take notes of the Primary References.