QUIZ #1 Flashcards
A tee with the branch tapped to receive a threaded pipe or fittings.
tapped tee
A water system containing a water heater will require a __________. (MP Feb 2022)
pressure relief valve
When connecting horizontal drain line with another drain line. The acceptable fitting to be used are? (MP Feb 2022)
combination wye and one-eighth bend
A pipe that carries ground and surface waters, storm water or wastewater into a building drainage system.
drain
A branch vent that performs its functions for two or more traps.
group vent
It is measured along its centerline. (MP Feb 2022)
length of pipe
The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches are connected. (MP Feb 2022)
main vent
A manufactured device or a prefabricated assembly or an on-the-job assembly of component parts, and services as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixtures.
plumbing appurtenance
A water satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the requirements of the PNSDW. (MP Feb 2022)
potable water
The lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical. (MP Feb 2022)
invert
The minimum pressure be maintained for fixtures containing flush tank supplies shall be? (MP Feb 2022)
8 psi
The legality of Revised Plumbing Code of the Phils last 1999 was based on what section of RA 1378?
Section 3
The first Master Plumbers in the Philippines who adopted Plumbing Code of United States.
John F. Hass
Basic Principles listed RNPCP 1999 was based on what section of RA 1378?
Section 5
Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in __________ volume and at pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under all normal conditions of use.
sufficient
All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly __________, to be accessible for their intended use.
spaced
Vent _________ shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and the return of foul air to the building.
terminals
Plumbing system shall be subjected to such tests to effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the _________. (MP Feb 2022)
workmanship
_________ system shall be maintained in serviceable condition by Registered Master Plumbers. (MP Feb 2022)
plumbing
Which of the following is the intent of the Plumbing Code? (MP Feb 2022)
to ensure public safety
Which of the following types of work requires plumbing permit?
the replacement of an electric heater
The term COD means,
chemical oxygen demand
The term TSS means,
total suspended solids
A pipe from the street water main or other source of water supply to the building served.
service pipe
Actuated by stem screw, and hand wheel, suited on installation that calls for throttling. (MP Feb 2022)
globe valve
A mechanical device used to circulate hot water to the plumbing system. (MP Feb 2022)
pump circuit system
The waste test for drainage system shall be at least. (MP Feb 2022)
10 ft head
Located at the lower end of the pump used to prevent loss of priming the pump.
foot valve
Pipes passing through corrosive materials should be encased with _________ for protection.
PE sheath
Which material ultimately seals a caulked or bell and spigot joint? (MP Feb 2022)
pig lead
All shower compartments, regardless of shape, shall have a minimum finished interior area of __________. (MP Feb 2022)
0.60 sq. m.
Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe shall be determined from? (MP Feb 2022)
total fixture units
Request for inspection by master plumber to the administrative authority are required to be made at least before the work to be tested. (MP Feb 2022)
3 working days
NAMPAP means: (MP Feb 2022)
National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
Plumbing Code for the City of Manila.
City Ordinance 2411
Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to backflow of sewage, suitable ________ shall be made to prevent its overflow in the building.
provision
Drinking fountain shall not be installed in ________.
public toilet room
A loosely lined excavation in the ground, which receives the discharge of a septic tank and designed to permit the effluent from the septic tank to seep through pit bottom sides.
seepage pit
A unit which is equivalent to the flow rate of one (1) cubic foot of water per minute or 7 1/2 gpm of water is
fixture unit
Hot and cold-water supply shall be under a water pressure of not less than the working pressure used.
150% of working pressure