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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)

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Plumbing Fixtures

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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.

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Plumbing Fixtures

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What are the common types of Plumbing Fixtures?

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  1. Water Closet
  2. Lavatory
  3. Bathtub /Shower
  4. Kitchen Sink
  5. Bidet
  6. Urinal
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is a plumbing fixture used to receive human excrement & to discharge it through a waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium.

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Water Closet

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Water Closets are classified according to:

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  1. Design
  2. Make
  3. Flushing Mechanism Used
  4. Shape
  5. Installation
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What are the types of water closet as to Design?

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  1. Siphon Washdown
  2. Siphon Jet
  3. Siphon Vortex
  4. Reverse Trap
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It is the least expensive but the noisiest; Only small amount of standing water, susceptible to fouling, staining & contamination

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Siphon Washdown

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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

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Siphon Jet

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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.

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  1. Siphon Vortex
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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.

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  1. Reverse Trap
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What are the type of water closets as to Make?

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  1. One-Piece
  2. Close Coupled
  3. Pail Flush
  4. Squat bowl
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The water closet fixture is manufactured with the bowl & the flush tank molded into a single unit

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One-Piece

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A water closet wherein the flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl. It is a two-piece model.

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Close Coupled

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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.

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Pail Flush

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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.

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Squat bowl

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What are the types of water closets as to Flushing Mechanism Used?

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  1. Flush Tank
  2. Flush Valve
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Holds a supply of water for flushing the water closet. It flushes 3 to 6 liters.

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Flush Tank

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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)

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Flush Valve

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What are the types of water closets as to Shape?

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  1. Round Front
  2. Elongated Front
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is more comfortable but occupies a larger space. Water closet bowls for public use shall be the elongated type.

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Elongated Front

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is intended for installation on a limited space.

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Round Front

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What are the types of water closet as to installation?

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  1. Free Standing or Floor Mounted
  2. Wall Hung or Wall Mounted
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are minimum distances of fixtures for human safety and comfort.

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Clearances

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is the installation of all piping & fitting parts of the plumbing system, which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures and accessories.

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Roughing-in

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is a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as a Wash Basin.
Lavatory
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The 4 types of Lavatory are:
1. Wall Hung Lavatory 2. Pedestal Lavatory 3. Counter Type Lavatory a. Overcounter or Counter top b. Undercounter 4. One-piece Lavatory
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is a tub for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for 1 person. It is available in left outlet and right outlet
Bathtub
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is an apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from above.
Shower Bath
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is a plumbing fixture consisting of a basin with a water supply, connected with a drain & used for dishwashing
Kitchen Sink
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is a plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the genitals. It is also known as Sitz Bath.
Bidet
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is a plumbing fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine.
Urinal
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The types of Urinals are:
1. Wall Hung Urinal 2. Pedestal Urinal 3. Stall Urinal 4. Trough Urinal
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A deep sink, set low & used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water & mop cleaning.
Slop Sink
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A deep wide sink used for washing clothes.
Laundry Tub
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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
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is a plumbing fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet, designed to provide potable water for human consumption.
Drinking Fountain
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is a minimum standard quantity of plumbing fixtures that discharges waste into a plumbing installation
Plumbing Unit
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- ? 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
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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
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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"
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Minimum clearance between water closet and wall
305 mm or 12"
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Minimum clearance between two water closets
762 mm or 30"
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Minimum clearance between water closet and bathtub
305 mm or 12"
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Minimum clearance; width of water closet compartment
762 mm or 30"
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Minimum clearance; length of water closet compartment
1524 mm or 60"
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Minimum clearance between lavatory and wall
100 mm or 4"
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Minimum clearance between lavatory and fixture edge
533 mm or 21"
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Minimum clearance between two lavatories
100 mm or 4"
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Minimum clearance between lavatory and water closet
100 mm or 4"
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Minimum clearance between lavatory and bathtub
50 mm or 2"
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Minimum clearance between CL of urinal and wall
381 mm or 15"
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Minimum clearance between urinal and wall
75 mm or 3"
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Minimum clearance between urinal and fixture edge
457 - 533 mm or 18 - 21"
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Minimum clearance between two urinals
762 mm or 30"
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Minimum clearance between urinal and water closet
762 mm or 30"

BUILDING SYSTEMS DESIGN LECTURE (5 decks)

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