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_____ are receptacles which are used to provide, receive and discharge water,
liquid and water-carried wastes into a drainage system with which they
are connected to.

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plumbing fixtures

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_____ are receptacles attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into
the plumbing system.

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plumbing fixtures

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What are the 6 common types of plumbing fixtures used in residences?

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  1. water closet
  2. lavatory
  3. kitchen sink
  4. urinal
  5. bidet
  6. bath tub
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What are the 3 classifications of plumbing fixtures?

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  1. soil
  2. scullery
  3. bathing
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What are the 3 under soil classifications?

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  1. water closet
  2. urinals
  3. slop sinks
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What are the 3 under scullery classifications?

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  1. kitchen sinks
  2. laundry tubs
  3. bar sinks
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What are the 5 under bathing classifications?

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  1. lavatories
  2. bathtubs
  3. shower
  4. bidets
  5. foot/sitz tub
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____ is a plumbing fixture used to receive human excremental and 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 to ___, ____, ___, ___, and _____.

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  1. design
  2. make
  3. flushing mechanism
  4. shape
  5. installation
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What are the 4 types of water closet as to design?

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  1. siphon wash down
  2. siphon jet
  3. siphon vortex
  4. reverse trap
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____ is the least expensive but the noisiest; only small amount of standing
water susceptible to fouling, staining and
contamination.

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siphon washdown

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_____ is mechanically satisfactory
and is lower in price. Hence, it is widely used and entirely acceptable
where price is the main
consideration.

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siphon washdown

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The jet being submerged introduces its water underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled.

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siphon jet

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____ has a large amount of standing water
to prevent fouling.

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siphon jet

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____ is mechanically efficient but
expensive.

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siphon jet

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This type of bowl develops its flushing action through the water entering through diagonal holes around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center.

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siphon vortex

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It is considered to be the most quiet, most efficient and most sanitary water closet.

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siphon vortex

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The trap way located at the rear of the water closet eliminated the bulge at the front.

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reverse trap

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The design and appearance of the bowl plus its large water area and quietness in operation, make it desirable than siphon wash down.

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reverse trap

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What are the 4 types of water closet 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 and the flush tank molded into a single unit.

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one-piece water closet

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____ is usually used in tandem with the bidet.

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one-piece water closet

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A water closet where in the flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl.

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close coupled water closet

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____ is a two-piece model.

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close coupled water closet

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A water closet comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank.
pail flush water closet
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____ is used in areas where running water systems are not available.
pail flush water closet
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A water closet that is otherwise known as “Eastern type” since the user assumes a squatting position rather than a sitting position.
squat bowl water closet
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What are the 2 types of water closet as to flushing mechanism?
1. flush tank 2. flush valve (flushometer)
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_____ holds a supply of water for flushing a fixture such as the water closet.
flush tank
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A flush tank has a capacity of ____ gallons.
5 to 6
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A ____ is a valve designed to supply a fixed quantity of water for flushing purposes.
flush valve
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____ is also known as Flushometer or Flushometer valve.
flush valve
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The flush valve requires _____ psi flow pressure.
10 to 20
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The flush valve is activated by ______.
direct water pressure without the use of a flush tank
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What are the 2 types of water closet as to shape?
1. round front 2. elongated front
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What are the 2 types of water closet as to installation?
1. free standing (floor mounted) 2. wall hung (wall mounted)
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What are the 5 quality of fixtures?
1. dense 2. durable 3. non-absorbent 4. smooth, impervious surface 5. free from unnecessary fouling surfaces
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a water closet private installation?
76mm dia (3") 4 DFU, 4" dia
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a water closet public installation?
76 mm dia (3") 6 DFU, 4" dia
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What is the DFU used when computing for septic tank size?
6
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What is the size of water closet flush tank?
12 mm dia (1/2") 3 (private) 5 (public)
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What is the size of water closet flush valve?
25 mm dia (1") 6 (private) 10 (public)
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What is the minimum size of vent for water closet?
51 mm dia
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What are the 2 ventilation of toilet and bath?
1. ceiling mount exhaust fan duct type 2. thermal exhaust fan
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What are the tiles for toilet and bath?
200 mm x 200 mm for ceramic
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_____ is a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as wash basin.
lavatory
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What are the 4 types of lavatory?
1. wall hung lavatory 2. pedestal lavatory 3. counter type lavatory (over counter and under counter) 4. one-piece lavatory
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What are the 2 types of lavatory faucet?
1. center set 2. wide spread
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What are the 4 materials for lavatories?
1. vitreous china 2. enameled cast iron 3. stainless steel 4. plastic
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of wash basin (in sets)?
38 mm dia, 2 DFU
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of wash basin (single)?
38 mm dia, 1 DFU
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value (lavatory)?
lavatory - 12mm dia (1/2") 1 (private) 2 (public)
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What is the minimum size of vent for lavatory?
32 mm dia
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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 the Sitz Bath.
bidet
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of bidet?
38 mm dia, 2 DFU
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value (bidet)?
12 mm dia 2 WSFU (private) 4 WSFU (public)
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What is the setting and clearance of a bidet?
same as water closet
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____ is a tube for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for one person. It is available in left outlet and right outlet.
bathtub
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of bathtub?
38 mm dia, 2 DFU
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value (bathtub)?
12 mm dia 2 WSFU (private) 4 WSFU (public)
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What is the minimum size of vent for bathtubs?
38 mm dia (1 1/2")
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_____ is a sanitary fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine.
urinal
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What are the 4 types of urinals?
1. wall hung urinal 2. pedestal urinal 3. stall urinal 4. trough urinal
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How does a waterless urinal work?
Cartridge acts as funnel. Urine penetrates the sealant liquid and flows to the drain. Uric sediment is collected by the cartridge, leaving an odor-free environment, clean pipes and absolutely no water waste.
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of urinal wall mounted?
51 mm dia (2"), 6 DFU
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of urinal stall?
51 mm dia (2"), 6 DFU
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of urinal trap arm?
51 mm dia (2"), 3 DFU
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of urinal, wall mounted?
19 mm dia (3/4"), 5 WSFU
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of urinal, stall?
19 mm dia (3/4"), 5 WSFU
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What is the minimum size of vent for urinal?
38 mm dia (1 1/2")
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____ is a plumbing fixtures usually consisting of a basin with a water supply, connected with a drain.
kitchen sink
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What are the 5 types of kitchen sink?
1. single bowl - single drain 2. double bowl - single drain 3. double dowl - double drain 4. triple bowl 5. corner sink
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____is a deep sink, usually set low and used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water and mop cleaning.
slop sink
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____ is a plumbing fixture usually located in the operating room in a hospital to enable personnel to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure; the hot and cold water supply is activated by a knee-action mixing valve or by wrist or pedal control.
scrub sink
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____ is a deep wide sink or but used for washing clothes. It is also known as Laundry Tray or Set Tub
laundry sink
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____ is a 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 an apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from above. Drain is through the shower bath floor drain.
shower bath
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a kitchen sink (residential)?
38 mm dia (1 1/2"), 2 DFU 51 mm minimum waste pipe
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a bar sink (commercial)?
38 mm dia (1 1/2"), 2 DFU 51 mm minimum waste pipe
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a bar sink (private)?
38 mm dia (1 1/2"), 1 DFU 38 mm minimum waste pipe
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a sink (commercial, industrial, institutional)?
38 mm dia (1 1/2"), 3 DFU 58 mm minimum waste pipe
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a sink (clinic), flushing rim?
76 mm dia (3"), 6 DFU
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a service sink (slop)?
51 mm dia (2"), 3 DFU
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What is the minimum trap diameter and DFU value of a laundry tub?
38 mm dia (1 1/2"), 2 DFU
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a kitchen sink?
38 mm dia 2 WSFU (private) 4 (public)
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a scullery sink?
38 mm dia 2 WSFU (private) 4 (public)
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a slop sink?
38 mm dia 2 WSFU (private) 10 (public)
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a laundry tub?
38 mm dia 2 WSFU (private) 4 (public)
89
What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of a bar sink?
38 mm dia 1 WSFU (private) 2 (public)
90
What is the minimum trap diameter for drinking fountain?
31 mm 1 DFU
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What is the size of the water supply and the WSFU value (of each faucet) of a drinking fountain?
12 mm dia WSFU 1 (private) 2 (public)
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What is the minimum size of vent of a drinking fountain?
32 mm dia, (1 1/4")
93
What is the minimum trap diamete of shower bath?
51 mm, DFU 2
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU (each head) value of a shower bath?
12 mm dia 2 WSFU (private use) 4 (public use)
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What is the minimum trap diameter for floor drains?
51 mm, DFU 2
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What is the size of water supply and WSFU value of hose bibb?
12 mm dia WSFU 3 (private use) 5 (public)
97
The minimum standard quantities of plumbing fixtures that discharge wast into a plumbing installation.
Sec. 217.13 NPC 1999
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____ total numbers of fixtures and fitting that comprise a plumbing unit.
13
99
What are the 13 fixtures and fittings that comprise a plumbing unit?
1 water meter 1 water closet 1 lavatory 1 shower head and drain or bathtub and shower stall 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry tray 3 floor drains 4 faucets/ hose bibb
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Each shower receptor shall be constructed to have a finished dam, curb or threshold of at least _____ lower that the outside floor.
25.4 mm
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The dam or threshold shall not be less than ____ nor more than ____ in depth, when measured from the top of the dam or threshold to the top of the drain.
51mm, 228mm
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What are 5 plumbing accessories?
1. soap holder 2. paper holder 3. toothbrush and tumbler holder 4. towel holder/towal bar 5. seat cover

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