PLUMBING CODE REFRESHER - 1 Flashcards
A receptacle attached to the plumbing system other than the trap in which waste or waste may collected or retained for an ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.
Fixture
It is a box like collection device which is located on the exterior of the building and receives storm water on one side,
Gutter
An automatic fill device, most commonly found in toilet tanks,
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Ballcock
Minimum vent pipe size for water closet (public).
2”
COMMON VENT SIZES:
32mm: lavatories, drinking fountain, individual vent
38mm: bathtub, shower bath
51mm: 1 water closet (public), 4 urinals (pedestal), 4” trap
76mm: vent for waste pipe to street sewer
Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the,
Lowest to the highest point
An adequate is one of the most important governances in modern and healthful human existence that involves air, water and food which is the basic necessities of life.
Sanitary Code
The flow of water which has gradual and regular variation over time and space is,
Laminar flow
Shall not advertise in _____, act in any manner and engage in any practice which tend to bring dishonor to the dignity of the Registered Master Plumber, NAMPAP and the plumbing profession.
self-laudatory language
The air pressure test for any threaded (low pressure) gas piping system shall be at,
5 psi at 15 minutes
A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is equal to each floor level or storey in a building but are always at least eight feet (2.4 m) interval.
Branch interval
_____ shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and the return of foul air to the building.
Vent terminals
Minimum vent pipe size for lavatories
1 1/4”
COMMON VENT SIZES:
32mm: lavatories, drinking fountain, individual vent
38mm: bathtub, shower bath
51mm: 1 water closet (public), 4 urinals (pedestal), 4” trap
76mm: vent for waste pipe to street sewer
Rain water piping located on the exterior of a building using galvanized sheet metal shall not be less than,
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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 _____ and ______. Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and personal hygiene.
one pedestal water closet/single kitchen type sink
A drainage pipe used to carry main or surface water, cooling water and similar liquid waste is,
Storm sewer
The vertical distance that waste travels through open air between the waste pipe and the direct waste receptor is,
Air gap (drainage)
Plumbing fixtures shall be made of _____ material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be located in ventilated enclosures.
smooth non-absorbent
The minimum allowable size of any building drain, horizontal branch, vertical soil or waste stack serving one or more waste closets shall be,
3”
If water closets or other plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings where there is no sewer within a reasonable distance,_____ shall be made for disposing of the building sewage by some accepted method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as _____.
suitable provision / septic tank
Minimum vent pipe size for lavatory
1 1/4”
The maximum fixture units loading allowed on a 2” horizontal waste branch is,
8
According to the existing Plumbing code cast iron pipe, weld steel pipes, copper pipes, vitrified clay, concrete and asbestos pipes shall conform to standard other than the Philippine Standard,
ASTM
Cast iron piping in 10 ft lengths installed horizontally, shall be supported at intervals of not more than,
10 ft
No _____ shall be located in a room or compartment which is not properly lighted and ventilated.
water closet
A piece of metal fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood which water is expected to run is called,
Flashing
_____ 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.
Proper protection
That part of the plumbing system extending from a point 4 ft or 5 ft from the inner face of the foundation wall of building to the junction with another sewer,
House sewer
A fixture designed for the washing of hands or face, sometimes called wash basin.
Lavatory
A stack as defined in the code is,
Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping
The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and maintained to _____ against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging and with adequate cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned.
Safeguard
Supports or anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of
10 ft.
_____ which will clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall be allowed to enter the building drainage system
No substance
When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of way abutting such a lot or premises, drainage piping form the building shall be connected.
Private sewage disposal system
Shall not act in an _____ any remuneration other than his/her original charges except for additional services not covered in the basic contract;
Unprofessional manner and demand
Modern or state-of-the-art plumbing installation now require the close coordination of works among Master Plumbers, Architects and Engineers to come up with the cost and plumbing installation.
efficient/economical
A vertical vent that is continuation of the drain to which it connects is a
Continuous vent
Copper tubing used for water under concrete slabs within a building shall be,
Installed without joints where possible
When connecting plastic pipe to another types of piping, the specific transition intended shall be made with approved,
Fittings and adaptors
A device used to connect drainage of a dishwasher with the sanitary drainage system is called,
Air gap device
Required minimum height from cover of grease trap to the bottom of fixtures served.
89 mm