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Traps & Interceptors Flashcards

1
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a fitting that provides a liquid seal which prevents backflow of foul air

A

TRAP

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2
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that portion of a fixture drain between a trap and vent

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TRAP ARM

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3
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maximum vertical depth of liquid that a trap will retain

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TRAP SEAL

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4
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vertical distance between the dip and the crown weir of trap

A

SEAL

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5
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connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to the trap

A

TAILPIECE

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6
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retains grease from 1 to 4 fixtures

A

GREASE TRAP

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7
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separates and retains deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matters

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INTERCEPTOR (CLARIFIER)

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8
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at least 3 cu.m serving one or more fixtures and which is remotely located

A

GREASE INTERCEPTOR

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9
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maximum no. of trap permitted on a trap arm

A

1

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10
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1 trap may serve _____ single compartment sinks or laundry tubs of the same depth, or _____ lavatories immediately adjacent to each other with their waste outlets ______ apart and the trap is ______ located

A

3; 3; 0.75 m; centrally

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11
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the vertical distance between a fixture outlet and the trap weir shall be _______

A

as short as possible

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12
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maximum length of tailpiece

A

0.60m

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13
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Developed length of trap arm is measured from _______

A

trap weir to the inner edge of vent

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14
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minimum developed length of trap arm

A

2x the diameter of trap arm

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15
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a change in direction of trap arm which __________ does not require cleanout

A

does not exceed 90°

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16
Q

a change in direction of trap arm greater than ________ is required at the bend for trap arms 76mm in diameter and larger

A

22 1/2°

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17
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What is the maximum distance to vent of a 32mm diameter trap arm?

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0.76 m or 2.5 feet

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18
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what is the maximum distance to vent of a 38mm diameter trap arm?

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1.07 m or 3.5 ft

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19
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what is the maximum distance to vent of a 51 mm diameter trap arm?

A

1.52 m or 5 ft

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20
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what is the maximum distance to vent of a 76 mm diameter trap arm?

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1.83 m or 6 ft

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21
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what is the maximum distance to vent of a 102 and larger diameter trap arm?

A
  1. 05 m or 10 ft
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22
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what is the maximum developed length between trap of water closet from top of closet ring to inner edge of vent ?

A

1.8 m

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23
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Each trap, except interceptors, shall be __________

A

Self-cleaning

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24
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What is the thickness for exposed and readily accessible drawn brass tubing trap, excluding urine?

A

Gauge 17 B&S or 1.1 mm

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25
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What is the maximum number of slip joints on the outlet side of a trap?

A

1

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26
Q

what is the depth of water seals for traps?

A

51 mm to 102 mm (2”-4”)

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27
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What is the depth for Common Seal P-trap?

A

5 cm (2”)

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28
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What is the depth of water seal for Deep Seal P-trap?

A

7.5 cm to 10 cm (3” to 4”)

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29
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What is a trap with 5 cm (2”) deep water seal?

A

common Seal P-trap

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30
Q

what is a trap with 7.5 cm to 10 cm (3” to 4”) deep water seal?

A

Deep Seal P-trap

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31
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what is the trap used for extreme heat conditions, for turbulent atmospheric condition, and where total ventilation cannot be obtained?

A

Deep Seal P-trap

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32
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what is a trap intended for fixtures set on the floor (like bathtub, foot and sitz bath) and allowed only when permitted by authority?

A

DRUM TRAP

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33
Q

What trap is prohibited to use?

A. Stand trap
B. Crown trap
C. Low Hub
D. Extra Heavy

A

B. crown trap

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34
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what protection is used for drains or traps subject to infrequent use?

A

TRAP SEAL PRIMER

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35
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an automatic device that injects a small amount of water into the trap every time there is pressure drop in the system

A

TRAP PRIMER

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36
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what term is use when water Seal escapes from the p-trap?

A

TRAP SEAL LOSS

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37
Q

_______ is the results of minus pressure in the drainage system

A

SIPHONAGE

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38
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___________ occurs in unventilated traps which serves as ovaI bottom fixtures like lavatories and slop sink. It is created when a rapid flow of water passes through the pipe and siphons down the water seal inside the trap with no vent provision

A

DIRECT SIPHONING OR SELF SIPHONING

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39
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___________ is the result of minus pressure in the pipe created by heavy discharge of water from a fixture installed on a line serving another a fixture at a lower floor

A

INDIRECT OR MOMENTUM SIPHONING

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40
Q

__________ is caused by plus pressure. When a large amount of water flow drops downward rapidly forming a slug like, the air inside the pipe will be compressed downward

A

BACK PRESSURE

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41
Q

_________ is a minor problem and less probable to drain water inside the trap. This happens on floor drains not regularly used to admit water.

A

EVAPORATION

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42
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_________ is the wind velocity passing over the top of the soil pipe that may affect the trap seal

A

WIND EFFECT

43
Q

__________ is the draining of water seal caused by foreign objects like thread or string suspended

A

CAPILLARY ACTION

44
Q

What is the maximum fixture unit for a 32mm diameter trap pipe?

45
Q

What is the maximum fixture unit for a 38mm diameter trap pipe?

46
Q

What is the maximum fixture unit for a 51mm diameter trap pipe?

47
Q

What is the maximum fixture unit for a 76mm diameter trap pipe?

48
Q

What is the maximum fixture unit for a 102mm diameter trap pipe?

49
Q

What is the diameter of trap pipe for 1 FU?

50
Q

What is the diameter of trap pipe for 2 FU?

51
Q

What is the diameter of trap pipe for 4 FU?

52
Q

What is the diameter of trap pipe for 6 FU?

53
Q

What is the diameter of trap pipe for 8 FU?

54
Q

________ are needed for fish, fowl, and animal slaughter, meat packaging on curing establishments, etc.

A

INTERCEPTOR

55
Q

Each interceptor or clarifier shall be readily accessible ________

A

without ladders

56
Q

_______ may be installed in restaurants, cafes, lunch counters, hotels, factory or school kitchens, etc.

A

GREASE TRAP

57
Q

what is the rate of flow of individual grease trap?

A

1.3L/s to 3.4L/s

58
Q

________ shall be installed in the visible location such as the fixture’s tailpiece on drain outlet connected to grease trap.

A

FLOW CONTROL

59
Q

What is the maximum fixtures to be discharged into 1 grease trap?

A

4 fixtures

60
Q

What is the maximum horizontal distance between the fixture outlet and the grease trap?

61
Q

What is the depth of water seal for grease trap?

62
Q

What is the maximum vertical tailpiece or drain between fixture outlet and the grease trap?

63
Q

What is the required rate of flow for a grease trap with a retention capacity of 18 kg?

64
Q

What is the required rate of flow for a grease trap with a retention capacity of 23 kg?

65
Q

What is the required rate of flow for a grease trap with a retention capacity of 32 kg?

66
Q

What is the required rate of flow for a grease trap with a retention capacity of 45 kg?

67
Q

What is the grease retention capacity required for a 76 L/m rate of flow?

68
Q

What is the grease retention capacity required for a 95 L/m rate of flow?

69
Q

What is the grease retention capacity required for a 132 L/m rate of flow?

70
Q

What is the grease retention capacity required for a 189 L/m rate of flow?

71
Q

How many fixtures can an 18 kg grease retention capacity carry?

72
Q

How many fixtures can a 23 kg grease retention capacity carry?

73
Q

How many fixtures can a 32 kg grease retention capacity carry?

74
Q

How many fixtures can a 45 kg grease retention capacity carry?

75
Q

___________ are required whenever the discharge may contain solids-heavier than water that we be harmful to drainage system

A

SAND INTERCEPTOR

76
Q

___________ floor drains may discharge into 1 sand interceptor

77
Q

What is the minimum inlet and outlet pipe size for sand interceptors?

A

76 mm (3”)

78
Q

What is the minimum number of baffle openings for sand interceptor?

79
Q

what is the minimum dimension of inIet section of sand interceptors?

80
Q

what is the minimum depth under the invert of the outlet pipe for sand interceptors?

81
Q

the outlet section of the sand interceptor shall have a minimum area of _______ of the inlet section

82
Q

What is the depth of water seals for interceptors for sand and similar heavy solids?

83
Q

what is the minimum compartments for interceptors?

A

2 compartments

84
Q

where should interceptors be located?

A

as close to source as possible

85
Q

No individual grease trap shall be installed for a facility that has an approved rate of flow of ______

A

1.3 L/s - 3.4 L/s

86
Q

Any equipment connected to a grease trap shall be provided with an approved type ______

A

Flow control or restricting device

87
Q

The total capacity of fixtures discharging into such grease trap shall not exceed _____ the certified liters per minute flowrate of the grease trap

88
Q

Grease trap shall have a water seal of ______ whichever is greater

A

51mm depth or equivalent to its outlet diameter

89
Q

How many floor drains may discharge into one sand interceptors?

A

Multiple floor drains

90
Q

How many sand interceptors can multiple floor drains discharge into?

91
Q

Sand interceptors shall be built of what materials?

A

Brick or concrete
Prefab coated steel
Other watertight material

92
Q

The interceptors shall have an interior baffle for full separation of the interceptor into ______

A

2 sections

93
Q

How much is the size of outlet pipe for oil interceptor?

A

Same size as the inlet pipe

94
Q

What is the minimum inlet and outlet pipe size for oil interceptors?

95
Q

How many opening shall interceptor baffles have?

A

2 openings

96
Q

The openings in interceptor baffles shall be _____ so that there cannot be a straight line flow between any inlet and outlet pipe

97
Q

Area of sand interceptor is to be increased by 0.09 sqm for each ________

A

18.9 L/m - 75.7 L/m

98
Q

For each 18.9 L/m flow or fraction thereof over 75.7 L/m, the area of sand interceptor inlet section is to be increased by ______

99
Q

What is the minimum area of the outlet section of a sand interceptor?

A

1/2 or 50% of the inlet section

100
Q

The outlet section of a sand interceptor shall be covered by ______ set flush with the finished floor

A

Solid removal cover

101
Q

The inlet section of a sand interceptor shall have ______ set flush with the finished floor

A

Open grating

102
Q

The inlet section of a sand interceptor shall have ______ set flush with the finished floor

A

Open grating

103
Q

A term used to the scientific principle that water at rest tends to seek a level and maintain it

104
Q

Type of trap used in fixtures that discharges substantial amount of water intended for fixtures that are set on the floor like bathtub, foot and sitz bath, and other similar fixtures

Master Plumbing (15 decks)

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