plumbing code 2

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Septic tank should be at least _________meters away from any source of water supply wells

The National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP) was organized andregistered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in what year?

1935

A registered Master Plumber shall not injure falsely or maliciously, directly or indirectly, the reputation of another registered Master Plumber by reviewing his/her work for the same client unless the professional services of the former have been officially ______and all professional fees have been fully paid by the client.

terminated

When shower interceptors are built above ground, the sub-floor and rough side of walls to a height of no less than ____mm above the top of the finished dam or threshold shall be first lined. With sheet lead or copper or with other durable and water tight material.

In water test, the water shall be kept in pipe system or in portion under test for at least ______minutes before inspection starts. The system shall be tight at all joints.

What is AVB in backflow prevention devices?

Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker

When potable water is discharge to the drainage system, it shall be by means of approved air gap of 2 pipe size diameter from the supply of the outlet and top surface of the drainage inlet, but in no case shall be less than ____mm

25 mm

Potable water inlet to gravity tank shall be controlled by a ___ float switch or electrode type of level water level control to prevent the tank from overflow.

Float valve

What is water fixture supply unit of privately use bathtub?

Bell and spigot cast iron soil pipe (CISP) and other similar joints shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp and filled with molten pig lead to n depth of not less than ____mm.

25.4

Solder and fluxes with lead content which exceeds______ are prohibited in the piping systems used to conveyed potable water.

0.002

What is CS and PS means?

Commercial Standards and Product Standards

A stop valve place in service pipe near its connection with the water main is called:

Corporation stop

Plastic pipe shall be supported at every ____interval

1 m

Supports of cast iron soil pipe shall be adequate to maintain alignment and to prevent sagging and shall be placed within ___meter of the hub or joint.

0.45

A valve or opened by the fall and rise respectively, of an attached ball floating on the surface

Ball cock

Minimum air gaps for water distribution of sinks and laundry trays when affected by side walls.

57 mm

Water inlets to water supported aspirators shall be equipped with a listed atmospheric vacuum breaker mounted at least ___ mm above the aspirator unit.

152

Number of water fixture unit for sink or dishwasher (private use)

The rim over which water would spill on the floor.

Flood level

What is right term for plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials that are pounded into the annular space?

Caulking

It is a valve in which the flood of liquid is cut off by means of circular disc that fits over and against the horizontal valve seat. The movement of the plane of disc is parallel to the normal direction of flow of water.

Globe valve

In plumbing, a secondary pipe line. In sewage, a common sewer to which no other branch sewer isconnected. It receives sewage from building sewer service connection only.

Lateral

Refers to the public water system laid underground along the street where house service is connected

Water main

A pipe between the water meter to the fixtures

Distribution pipe

A pipe, which convey only waste water or liquid waste free of fecal matters.

Waste pipe

The hubless is used in lieu of the pipe when caulking and jointing of the pipe is quite difficult. The hubless pipe (cast iron) is easily joined by use of _______

Neoprene rubber sleeves

The minimum width of septic tank

0.9

The commercial size of cast iron pipe is______.

1.5 L

Copper tubing shall be supported at each storey or at a maximum interval of ____meters on center.

3.00

A plumbing permit issued under the plumbing code shall expire and become null and avoid if the plumbing work so authorized is suspended or abandoned at any time after having been commenced for a period of _____days

120

Copper tubing shall be supported at approximately ____meters interval for piping 38 mm diameter and smaller

1.8

All shower compartments, regardless of shape shall have a minimum finished interior area of ___ square meter and shall be capable of encompassing a 762 mm diameter circle.

0.6

The water used test shall be obtained from a potable source of supply. A ____ Kpa air pressure may be substituted for the water test.

344.5

Water closet and urinal tank shall be listed with a ballcock. The ballcock shall be installed with a critical level atleast ____ mm above the full opening of the overflow pipe.

No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least ____mm above the ground.

152

Thread on plastic pipe shall be factory cut or molded. Threaded plastic pipe shall be schedule ____min. wall thickness.

It is a physical separation, which may be a low inlet into indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliances or device indirectly connected.

Air break

No building sewer or other drainage piping or part thereof, constructed of materials other than approved for use or within the building shall be installed under or within ____meters for any building or structure.

0.6

Each cleanout in piping 51 mm or less in size shall be installed so that there is clearance of not less than ____mm, in front of the cleanout.

305

Any two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal soil or waste branch.

Battery of fixtures

Sanitary engineering law

RA 1364

In case, of renewal of plumbing permit, a fee of equivalent to ____ of the original fee.

1/2

A tee with branch tapped to receive a threaded pipe or fittings

Tapped tee

A water closet consisting of a continuous through containing water.

Latrine

An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement.

privy

The code of sanitation of the Philippines with Implementing Rules and Regulations.

PD 856

A pipe joint obtaining by jointing metal parts with metallic mixtures which melts at a temperature below 427o C and above 149o C.

Soldering

A metallic sleeve, calked or join to opening in a pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for cleaning or examining the interior of the pipe.

ferrule

Normally, a _____mm/hr rainfall intensity is used around in Metro Manila.

100

A vertical vent that is continuation of the drain to which it connects is a ____

continuous vent

A piping system designed to control and convey excess ground water to a suitable location.

Storm water drainage piping

A unit which is equivalent to the flow rate of one (1) cubic foot of water per minute or 7 ½ gpm of water.

Fixture unit

A fixture designed for the washing of hands or face, sometimes called washbasin.

Lavatory

When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or premises is available in any thoroughfare or right of way abutting such lot or premises, drainage piping from the building shall be connected to:

Private sewage disposal system

A condition in the distribution system where it could damage, or create condition that will damage components of the distribution system or create a nuisance is termed as;

Excessive water pressure

Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric pressure.

Back pressure

No clerical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first approved by the

Health officer

No clevical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first approved by the

Health officer

All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with their connection.

Plumbing system

The minimum size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is:

3/8 dia

Request for inspection by the master plumber to the administrative authority are required to be made in advance at least before the work to be tested

24 hrs

The vertical distance that waste travels through open air between waste pipe and the indirect pipe waste receptor is

Air gap

A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is equal to each floor level or storey in a building but are always least eight feet intervals

Branch interval

A drain connecting the compartments of certain fixture to its trap is called

Continuous waste

A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an opening is called a

Bushing

The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing flush tank supplies shall

8 psi

A piece of metal fitted under another piece of that metal or wood over which water is expected to run is called

Gutter

When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping, the specific transition intended shall be made with approved:

Fitting and adapter

The inspection of a gas piping system prior to covering or concealing such pipe is called

Rough piping inspection

Copper tubing used for water piping under concrete slab within a building shall be

Installed without joints where possible

The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. at the outlet 40 ft above the meter, the static water pressure would be approximately

60 psi

Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the distance above the extreme overflow level of the fixture is at least:

6 in

The minimum plumbing permit charge for one “unit” is;

5 pesos

A drainage pipe use to carry main or surface water, cooling water and similar liquid waste is

Storm sewer

Cast iron piping is 10 ft length installed horizontally, shall be supported at intervals of not more than

10 ft

The flow of water which has gradual and regular variation over time and space is called

Laminar flow

The minimum size building supply allowed by the code for water is

3/4 in

The critical level marking or backflow prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point established by the

testing laboratory

CPVC water pipe maybe used for hot and cold water distribution systems

Within a building

Plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials that are rounded into place.

Caulking

It is a box like collection device which is located on the exterior of the building and receives storm water on one side?

Gutter

Caulked or screwed joints shall be applicable to _______

Cast iron

The vent pipe serving a combination waste and vent system with a 4” drain pipe shall be at least:

2 in

Building sewer shall be tested by completely filing the sewer with water from the _____

Lowest to the highest point

In the water supply piping slip joints may be used only on the _____

Exposed fixture supply

The drainage pipe running from outside a buildings foundation to the main sewer is called ______

Building sewer

The maximum lead content allowed in pipe used to convey potable water

Is it permissible to place building sewer and drainage piping in the same trench with the water service pipe

Upon issuance of plumbing permit, plumbing installation shall commenced within

1 year

An automatic fill device, most commonly found in toilet tanks

Ball cock

A vertical pipe to convey main waste

Soil pipe

The drainage system is subdivided into 8 different components, drainage, the waste, and the vent. This is referred to as

DWV system

That part of plumbing system extending from point 4 or 5 feet from the inner face of the foundation wall of building to the junction with another sewer

House sewer

Equipment which includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing system which are required to be accessible or readily accessible is called____

Regulating Equipment

Rainwater piping located on the exterior of a building using galvanized sheet metal shall not be less than______

28ga

. A term used which is contrary to sanitary principle or injurious to health is _____

Insanitary

The maximum fixture unit loading allowed on 2- inch waste stack is;

What valve is required a head of each water supplied appliance, each slip joints or non- metallic connection?

Control gate valve

100

When pipe makes an angle of not more than 45 degrees with the vertical, it is considered as?

Vertical pipe

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