PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES Flashcards
are approved-type installed receptacles, devices or appliances supplied with water or liquid-borne wastes & discharge such wastes into the drainage system to which they may be directly or indirectly connected. Industrial or commercial tanks, vats & similar processing equipment are not plumbing fixtures, but may be connected to or discharge into approved traps or plumbing fixtures as approved for in this Code. (Sec. 217.10 NPC 1999)
Plumbing Fixtures
are receptacles or receivers attached to the plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing treatment facility and point of discharge.
Plumbing Fixtures
What are the common types of Plumbing Fixtures?
- Water Closet
- Lavatory
- Bathtub /Shower
- Kitchen Sink
- Bidet
- Urinal
is a plumbing fixture used to receive human excrement & to discharge it through a waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium.
Water Closet
Water Closets are classified according to:
- Design
- Make
- Flushing Mechanism Used
- Shape
- Installation
What are the types of water closet as to Design?
- Siphon Washdown
- Siphon Jet
- Siphon Vortex
- Reverse Trap
It is the least expensive but the noisiest; Only small amount of standing water, susceptible to fouling, staining & contamination
Siphon Washdown
The jet being submerged, introduces water underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled. It has a large amount of standing water to prevent fouling
Siphon Jet
This type of bowl develops its flushing action through the water entering the diagonal holes around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center.
- Siphon Vortex
The trap way located at the rear eliminated the bulge at the front. The design of the bowl plus its large water area & quietness in operation, makes it desirable than the siphon washdown.
- Reverse Trap
What are the type of water closets as to Make?
- One-Piece
- Close Coupled
- Pail Flush
- Squat bowl
The water closet fixture is manufactured with the bowl & the flush tank molded into a single unit
One-Piece
A water closet wherein the flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl. It is a two-piece model.
Close Coupled
A water closet comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank. Flushing action is obtained only through water poured from a pail or bucket. This is used in areas where running water system is not available.
Pail Flush
A water closet that is other wise known as “eastern type” water closet since the user assumes a squatting position rather than a sitting position.
Squat bowl
What are the types of water closets as to Flushing Mechanism Used?
- Flush Tank
- Flush Valve
Holds a supply of water for flushing the water closet. It flushes 3 to 6 liters.
Flush Tank
is a valve designed to supply a fixed quantity of water for flushing purposes. It is activated by direct water pressure without the use of a flush tank. It requires a flow pressure of 69 to 138 kPa (10 to 20 psi)
Flush Valve
What are the types of water closets as to Shape?
- Round Front
- Elongated Front
is more comfortable but occupies a larger space. Water closet bowls for public use shall be the elongated type.
Elongated Front
is intended for installation on a limited space.
Round Front
What are the types of water closet as to installation?
- Free Standing or Floor Mounted
- Wall Hung or Wall Mounted
are minimum distances of fixtures for human safety and comfort.
Clearances
is the installation of all piping & fitting parts of the plumbing system, which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures and accessories.
Roughing-in
is a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as a Wash Basin.
Lavatory
The 4 types of Lavatory are:
- Wall Hung Lavatory
- Pedestal Lavatory
- Counter Type Lavatory
a. Overcounter or Counter top
b. Undercounter - One-piece Lavatory
is a tub for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for 1 person. It is available in left outlet and right outlet
Bathtub
is an apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from above.
Shower Bath
is a plumbing fixture consisting of a basin with a water supply, connected with a drain & used for dishwashing
Kitchen Sink
is a plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the genitals. It is also known as Sitz Bath.
Bidet
is a plumbing fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine.
Urinal
The types of Urinals are:
- Wall Hung Urinal
- Pedestal Urinal
- Stall Urinal
- Trough Urinal
A deep sink, set low & used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water & mop cleaning.
Slop Sink
A deep wide sink used for washing clothes.
Laundry Tub
is a plumbing fixture usually located in the O.R. in a hospital to enable personnel to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure. The Hot & Cold water supply is activated by a knee – action mixing valve or by wrist or pedal control or by automatic sensors.
Scrub Sink
is a plumbing fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet, designed to provide potable water for human consumption.
Drinking Fountain
is a minimum standard quantity of plumbing fixtures that discharges waste into a plumbing installation
Plumbing Unit
- ? Water Meter*
- ? Kitchen Sink
- ? Water Closet
- ? Laundry Tray
- ? Lavatory
- ? Floor Drains
- ? Shower Head & Drain for a Bathtub or Shower Stall
- ? Faucets or Hose Bibb
- 1 Water Meter*
- 1 Kitchen Sink
- 1 Water Closet
- 1 Laundry Tray
- 1 Lavatory
- 3 Floor Drains
- 1 Shower Head & Drain for a Bathtub or Shower Stall
- 4 Faucets or Hose Bibb
is any one of a special class of device or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function. Its operation and/or control may be dependent upon one or more energized components such as motors, controls, heating elements and pressure – temperature – sensing elements.
Plumbing Appliance
is a manufactured devise or a prefabricated assembly or on-the-job assembly of component parts, and serves as adjunct to the basic piping system & plumbing fixtures. It demands no additional water supply nor does it add any discharge load to a fixture or the drainage system. It performs some useful functions in the operation, maintenance, servicing, economy or safety of the plumbing system.
Plumbing Appurtenance
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Minimum clearance between water closet and fixture edge
533 mm or 21”
Minimum clearance between water closet and wall
305 mm or 12”
Minimum clearance between two water closets
762 mm or 30”
Minimum clearance between water closet and bathtub
305 mm or 12”
Minimum clearance; width of water closet compartment
762 mm or 30”
Minimum clearance; length of water closet compartment
1524 mm or 60”
Minimum clearance between lavatory and wall
100 mm or 4”
Minimum clearance between lavatory and fixture edge
533 mm or 21”
Minimum clearance between two lavatories
100 mm or 4”
Minimum clearance between lavatory and water closet
100 mm or 4”
Minimum clearance between lavatory and bathtub
50 mm or 2”
Minimum clearance between CL of urinal and wall
381 mm or 15”
Minimum clearance between urinal and wall
75 mm or 3”
Minimum clearance between urinal and fixture edge
457 - 533 mm or 18 - 21”
Minimum clearance between two urinals
762 mm or 30”
Minimum clearance between urinal and water closet
762 mm or 30”