Plumbing 2.2

Question 1

is supplied with water, discharges water and/or waste, and performs a function for the user. Each fixture is designed for a specific activity to maintain public health and sanitation.

Answer 1

Plumbing fixture

Question 2

AS such, plumbing fixtures are often referred to as

Answer 2

Sanitary Ware

Question 3

plumbing fixture used to receive human excrement and to discharge it through a drainpipe, using water as a conveying medium.

Answer 3

Water closet

Question 4

Water closets typically flushed between____ gallons of water per flush

Answer 4

5 to 7

Question 5

create a siphon action to evacuate the
trap.

Answer 5

Siphon-jet urinals

Question 6

rely on a water exchange to flush. There is no siphon action or complete evacuation of the trap way.

Answer 6

washout urinals

Question 7

is a wash basin used for personal hygiene.

Answer 7

Lavatories

Question 8

or laundry sinks, is located in laundry room and used in conjunction with washing clothes.

Answer 8

Laundry Trays

Question 9

performs the simple
operations of opening, closing and
mixing hot and cold water.

Answer 9

Faucets

Question 10

it is designed to provide drinking water to users.

Answer 10

Drinking Fountains

Question 11

these are designed to allow
full body cleansing.

Answer 11

Showers

Question 12

was the original fixture used to bathe or cleanse one’s body.

Answer 12

bathtubs

Question 13

a fixture designed for cleaning
the perineal area.

Answer 13

bidet

Question 14

are typically provided as an emergency fixture in the event of a leak or overflow of water.

Answer 14

floor drains

Question 15

Emergency fixtures

Answer 15

a. Emergency showers
b. Eyewash station

Question 16

minimum clear width of ramp

Answer 16

1.20 meters

Question 17

Slope or gradient must not be steeper than

Answer 17

1:12

Question 18

Maximum length of sloped ramp is

Answer 18

6 meters

Question 19

If ramp exceeds 6.0 meters, it must be provided with intermediate landings with ___ min length

Answer 19

1.50 meters

Question 20

Handrails must be provided on both sides of the ramp at _______ from the floor of the ramp.

Answer 20

700 mm and 900 mm

Question 21

Curbs must be provided on both sides of the ramp with a minimum height of

Answer 21

100 mm

Question 22

Signs on walls and doors should be installed at a maximum height of ___ from the finish floor to the center of the sign.

Answer 22

1.50 m

Question 23

Toilet compartments shall have a min. area of

Answer 23

1.7m x 1.8m.