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TOPIC 1: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLUMBING Flashcards

1
Q

art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients and removing them;
and such
water, liquid and other carriedwastes
hazardous to health, sanitation, life
and property; also the
pipes and fixtures after installation

A

PLUMBING

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2
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the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by the
government in the City of Manila

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1902

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3
Q

became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing
Construction and Inspection.

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Master Plumber John F.
Haas

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4
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: A Plumbing Code based on
the Plumbing Code of the United States was incorporated into
the Building Code for the City of Manila.

A

TRUE

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5
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In ____, the National Master Plumbers Association of the
Philippines (NAMPAP) was formally organized

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1935

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6
Q

____ the “Plumbing Code for the
City of Manila” was enacted and placed under the
Department of Public Services, Manila.

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Manila City Ordinance 2411

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7
Q

In 1954, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 962
which in June 18, 1955, became R.A. 1378 “_____” upon ratification of President Ramon
Magsaysay.

A

Plumbing Law
of the Philippines

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8
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Plumbing Law
of the Philippines

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R.A. 1378

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9
Q

On January 28, 1959, the National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines prepared by ____was promulgated and
approved by Malacañang.

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NAMPAP

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10
Q

Before Martial Law in 1972, Republic Act No. 6541 otherwise
known as the “Building Code of the Philippines” was
passed with the “_____” as referral
code in full text.

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National Plumbing Code of 1959

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11
Q

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) adopted
the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which President
____approved ____ pursuant to
Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as the Plumbing Law.

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Joseph Estrada , December 21, 1999

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12
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All premises intended for human use or habitation shall
be provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water,
neither connected to unsafe water supply nor subject to
backflow or back- siphonage.

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Basic Principle #1

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13
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Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be
supplied with water in sufficient volume and pressure
adequate to function satisfactorily and without undue noise.

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Basic Principle #2

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14
Q

Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the
minimum quantity of water consistent with proper
performance and cleaning.

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Basic Principle #3

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15
Q

Devices for heating and storing water shall be so designed
and installed as to prevent dangers from explosion
through overheating

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Basic Principle #4

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16
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Every building abutting on a street, alley or easement with
a public sewer shall connect its plumbing fixtures to the
sewer system.

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Basic Principle #5

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17
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Each family dwelling unit shall have at least one water
closet, one kitchen type sink, a lavatory and a bathtub or
shower to meet the basic requirements of sanitation and
personal hygiene.

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Basic Principle #6

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18
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Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent
material, free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall
be located in ventilated enclosures.

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Basic Principle #7

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19
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The drainage system shall be designed, constructed and
maintained to safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids,
clogging and with adequate cleanouts so arranged that the
pipes may be readily cleaned.

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Basic Principle #8

20
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All piping shall be of durable NAMPAP-APPROVED
materials, free from defective workmanship, designed
and constructed by Registered Master Plumbers to ensure
satisfactory service.

A

Basic Principle #9

21
Q

Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system
shall be equipped with a water-sealed trap.

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Basic Principle #10

22
Q

The drainage pipes piping system shall be designed to
provide adequate circulation of air free from siphonage,
aspiration or forcing of trap seals under ordinary use.

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Basic Principle #11

23
Q

Vent terminals shall extend to the outer air and installed to
prevent clogging and the return of foul air to the building.

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Basic Principle #12

24
Q

Plumbing systems shall be subjected to such tests to
effectively disclose all leaks and defects in the
workmanship.

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Basic Principle #13

25
Q

Substance which will clog the pipes, produce explosive
mixtures, destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere
unduly with the sewage-disposal process shall not be
allowed to enter the building drainage system.

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Basic Principle #14

26
Q

Proper protection 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.

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Basic Principle #15

27
Q

No water closet shall be located in a room or compartment
which is not properly lighted and ventilated.

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Basic Principle #16

28
Q

If there is no sewer system in the area, suitable provision
shall be made for the disposal of building sewage by
some accepted method of sewage treatment and
disposal, such as a septic tank.

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Basic Principle #17

29
Q

Plumbing systems shall be maintained in serviceable
condition by Skilled Registered Master Plumbers.

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Basic Principle #19

30
Q

All plumbing fixtures shall be installed properly spaced, to
be accessible for their intended use.

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Basic Principle #20

31
Q

Where a plumbing drainage system may be subject to
backflow of sewage, suitable provision shall be made to
prevent its overflow in the building.

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Basic Principle #18

32
Q

Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to the
preservation of the strength of structural members and
the prevention of damage to walls and other surfaces
through fixture usage.

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Basic Principle #21

33
Q

Sewage or other waste from plumbing system which may
be deleterious to surface or sub-surface waters shall not be
discharged into the ground or into any waterway, unless
first rendered innocuous through subjection to some
acceptable form of treatment.

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Basic Principle #22

34
Q

Components of Plumbing

A
  • Water Distribution System
  • Fire Protection
  • Plumbing fixtures
  • Sanitary Drainage system
  • Storm Drainage system
  • Fuel Gas piping system
35
Q

Enumerate the three major phases of the water cycle

A

Evaporation, Condensation, Precipitation

36
Q

The plumbing cycle

A

Supply-Distribution- Use-Collection-Disposal-Treatment-Treated water
returned to the
original source-Source

37
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Water Mains,
Storage Tanks

A

Supply

38
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Pressure,
Piping
Networks

A

Distribution

39
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Plumbing
Fixtures

A

Use

40
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Gravity,
Piping
Networks

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Collection

41
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Sanitary and
Storm Sewers

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Disposal

42
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Sewage Plants,
Natural
Purification

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Treatment

43
Q

The Plumbing Cycle: Lakes, Rivers,
Reservoirs

A

Source

44
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Flow of water (& water carried wastes) should always
be optional in one direction (from supply to disposal)

A

FALSE: Flow of water (& water carried wastes) should always
be ONLY in one direction (from supply to disposal)

45
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: The two sides should always be carefully separated
from each other

A

TRUE

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