BRANCH VENT CIRCUIT VENT COMMON VENT CONTINOUS VENT DRY VENT DUAL VENT GROUP VENT INDIVIDUAL

VENT LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT LOCAL VENT MAIN VENT RELIEF VENT UNIT VENT STACK VENT WET VENT YOKE VENT

PLUMBING TYPE OF VENTS A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture connection of a horizontal branch to the vent stack A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both fixtures A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture A vertical vent that is the continuation of the drain to which the vents connect A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up of waste from a drainage pipe See common vent A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the open air A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture drain with the stack vent of the originating waste or soil stack Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed from a room fixture The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air between the drainage and vent systems where the drainage systems might otherwise be air bound An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two traps The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof A vent which also serves as a drain A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a supply of water from any source other than its intended source Is the backflow of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to negative pressure Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch A flange that is not drilled A flange that closes the end of a pipe line used to discharge water Is plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials A short internally threaded section of pipe, used to join two pipes of conduits Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned A short length of pipe with threads at each end; used to join couplings or fittings Is the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no connections are made on the extended portion The length along the center of the pipe and fitting Includes all piping within public or private which conveys sewage, rain water or often liquid waste to a legal point of disposal but does not include the main of a public sewer system or private or or public sewerage treatment Is a pipe connecting several fixtures Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water closets and and similar fixture A metallic sleeve, join to an opening of pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for the purpose of cleaning Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical Includes water supply and distribution pipe; plumbing fixture and traps, soil waste and vent pipes; house drain and house sewers including their respective connections Installation of all parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures A wye connections used on fire lines so that two lines of hose maybe connected to the hydrant or to the same nozzle Is any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closets of fixture having similar function w/ or w/o the discharge of other fixtures to the building drain Is the maximum vertical depth of liquid that a trap will retain measure between the crown weir and the top of the dip of the trap

BACKFLOW BACK SIPHONAGE BATTERY OF FIXTURE BLANK FLANGE BLIND FLANGE CAULKING COUPLING UNION NIPPLE DEAD END DEVELOPED LENGTH DRAINAGE SYSTEM FIXTURE BRANCH FLOOD LEVEL FERRULE INVERT PLUMBING SYSTEM ROUGH IN SIAMESE CONNECTIONS SOIL PIPE TRAP SEAL

REVIEW CENTER (PLUMBING) Install to be able to meet the water requirements during peak demands from a low yielding water well SHOCK RELIEF AND EXPANSION The device being used to eliminate the noise cause by water hammer CHAMBER 50 FEET OR MORE The location of water well to nearest septic vault 2 PERCENT Slope of house sewer connected from the building to the main sewer CULVERT A passage under a road, embankment or canal which allow for the flow of water BLACK WATER The third kind of water after the storm water and area water RECESSED The type of bathtub oher than sunken, square, free standing WHITE Color coding of high pressure steam BLACK Color coding for fuel oil division TRAP OR WATER SEAL The water column that seals the escape of unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage system 2.50 M Service drop conductor clearance over the roof COMPRESSION VALVE A valve which in the water flow is shut off by a flat disk that is screwed down onto its seat CISTERN An underground tank reservoir to store water OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN Another classification of storm drain, besides from inside drain and outside drain PRESSURE COCK Tap used in high pressure water system with an interval valve to control the flow of water A valve which maintains uniform pressure on its outlet side regardless of its pressure fluctuations PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE on the inlet side above the pressure level A pipe fitting within the interconnection of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling of UNION PATENT the connection when needed A device that discharge a predetermined volume of water to fixture for flushing purposes and FLUSHOMETER is activated by direct water pressure CORPORATION STOP Another name for corporation cock A U-shaped pipe filled with water and located beneath the plumbing fixtures AIR TRAP to form a seal against the passages of gases and odors A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe through which septic tank ABSORPTION TRENCH effluent may flow covered with earth ILLUMINATION The luminous flux density incident on a surface An underground structure for drainage into which water from the roof or floor will drain through CATCH BASIN sewer WYE FITTING A type of fitting for yoke bent 1 1/2" Minimum discharge pipe and fitting for bath tub 150mm DIAMETER Minimum size of building sewer; it should not be less than the building drain WATER RESERVOIR TRAP SIZES OF FIXTURES BATH FOOT BATH SHOWER STALL BATH SITZ BATH TUB BIDETS COMBINATION FIXTURE DRINKING FOUNTAIN FLOOR DRAIN FOUNTAIN CUPSIDERS LAUNDRY TRAYS SINKS (DISHWASHER) SINKS (HOTEL OR PUBLIC) SINKS (KITCHEN OR RESIDENCE) SINKS (SMALL PANTRY OR BAR) SLOP SINKS (ORDINARY) SLOP SINKS (WITH COMBINE TRAP) URINAL (PEDESTAL) URINALS (LIP) URINALS (STALL) URINALS (THROUGH) WASH BASIN (LAVATORIES) WATER CLOSETS

1 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 2" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 2' 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 2" 3" 3" 1 1/2" 2" 2" 1 1/4" 3"

SIPHON-VORTEX SIPHON-JET REVERSE TRAP WASH DOWN BLOW OUT URINALS

BIDET GI PIPE SIZES

TYPES OF WATER CLOSETS Quiet, extermely sanitary. Like the siphon jet but having the flushing water directed through the rim to create a vortex that scours the bowl Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl into which the flushing water enters through the rim and siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet except that trap passageway and water surface area are smaller Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying through small irregular passageway, prohibited by some health codes Noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into leg forces contents out WALL HUNG THROUGH PEDESTAL STALL A basin like fixture design to be struddled for bathing the genitals and posterior parts of the body 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2, 2 1/2", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" NOTES No building supply pipe shall be less than WHAT size in diameter Minimum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor Maximum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor Minimum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line Maximum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line Considered extension of bulding drain outside the building wall Fitting for base or soil stack and building drain Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15m Wet standpipe for riser more than 15m Dry standpipe for a riser below 23m Dry standpipe for a riser more than 23m Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school Ratio of urinals for elementary schools Ratio of water closets for female population for principal worship places Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants Minimum number of water closet required for female office and public buildings Minimum head of water required in section of plumbing for water test MECHANICAL An apparatus that can heat, cool, clean and circulate air They were deter to the intrusion alarm system in residential signal system An air passage usually formed in sheet metal with insulation for ventilating on a building The current of air or gases Requirement for a dry standpipe Color coding of piping for fuel oil division A hoisting and lowering mechanism with a building equipped with relatively small car excusively for carrying materials The device for maintaining desirable humidity conditons in the air supplied The average consumption of water per capita An automatic control of the operation of heating or cooling device responding to changes of temperature of the space A tractor equipped with the blade attached by arms and bolted to its end, used in piling earth The acoustical ceiling board design to be laid in an exposed grid suspension system The total sound units provided by a given material Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector Fire tube boliers shall be provide with sufficient room for removal or replacement of tube either from these places The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat The system of deadening sound materials to wall, ceiling, floors to prevent sound from passing through the members into adjoining room The illuminance produce by luminous flux of the one lumen distributed uniformly over a one square meter surface Level of subterrenean water Package assembly of air conditioning components which provides for the treatment of the air before it is distributed to an air conditioned space This is the criteria in selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time Protection of PVC pipe underground Reflection of sound from curve surface

19.05mm or 3/4" 46 mm. 122mm 61 mm. 122 mm 5 FEET 1/4" BEND ? 51mm or 2" 64mm or 2 1/2" 4" 6" RATIO OF 1:25 RATIO OF 1:30 RATIO OF 1:75 RATIO OF 1:75 RATIO OF 1:5 4 CLOSETS 3 HEADS

AIR CONDITIONER BUGLARS AND PROWLERS AIR DUCT DRAUGHT OR DRAFT 4 STOREY BLACK DUMBWAITER HUMIDIFIER 50 GALS. THERMOSTAT BULLDOZER ACOUSTICAL LAY IN PANEL DECIBEL 135-197 F REAR OR TOP SOUND ABSORPTION SOUND INSULATION LUX WATER TABLE AIR HANDLING UNIT TRAVEL TIME CONCRETE CASING CREEP

TRAVEL TIME FREIGHT ELEVATOR BUFFER PIT WINDING DRUM MACHINE GUIDE RAILS 600mm FOR REPAIR AND INSPECTION 2 HOISTWAYS 4 ELEVATORS 3 HOISTWAYS 2 HOISTWAYS 30mm OVER LOAD RELAY AND REVERSE POLARITY RELAY BUFFER MONITORING CONTACTS ON STEP CHAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH SAFETY SHOE WAIT INTERVAL DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAGNETIC BREAK FOR CAR OVERRUN GOVERNOR A European brand of elevator

ELEVATOR The criteria in the selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time Type of conveyor that transport packages equipment crates Important element of an elevator below the first level floor line that absorbs and minimize building shocks to the car That portion of the hoistway in the elevator extending from the threshold level of the lowest landing floor of the hoistway A geared drive machine in which the suspension ropes are fastened to and wind on a drum Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight Car pit clearance depth from the bottom of the car When machine room or penthouse is provided at the top of the hoistway, it shall have a sufficient room for this When 4 or more elevator serve all or the same portion of the bulding Shalll be located in any one hoistway Minimum number of hoisting ropes for traction elevators Minimum number of hoisting ropes for drum type elevators Minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes Provision for all elevators A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or counterweight safely Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from over current During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to open the door from the outside The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re opens the door Dividing the travel length by the rated speed Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear Main purpose of shafts overhead space Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely OTIS-U.S.

BUFFER MONITORING CONTACTS ON STEP CHAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH SAFETY SHOE WAIT INTERVAL DOOR LOCK SWITCH MAGNETIC BREAK FOR CAR OVERRUN LIMIT SWITCH

A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or counterweight Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from over current During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to open the from the outside The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re the door Dividing the travel length by the rated speed Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear Main purpose of shafts overhead space Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached the designated end of travel course
ESCALATOR Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator Minimum width of balustrade Maximum width of balustrade Maximum width of the steps Kind of glass required in an escalator's balustrade Maximum rated speed measured along the angle of inclination

35 degrees 558 mm 1.20 m 330 mm TEMPERED TYPE GLASS 38 mpm

R.C CONCRETE OR MASONRY 3.00 mts. FROM OUTSIDE WALL 1 meter 5.00 mts 2 CHECK VALVES NON RETURN OR SHUT OFF ONE SAFETY VALVE TWO SAFETY VALVE 15 DAYS

BOILERS Provision for boiler rooms inside the building Minimum distance if the building is not made of fire resistive materials No part of the boiler shall be closer to this from the wall Distance of the smokestacks above the building within 50 mts. radius Provision between any feed pump and the boiler in addition to the regular shut-off valve Provision when two or more boilers are connected in parallel Provision of every boiler Provision for boilers having generating capacity exceeding 907 kg/hr Notification in writing in advance for boiler's inspection REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING Temperature and humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling Minimum for refrigerant piping crossing a passageway in any building Provision of installation for refrigerant system containing more than 9 kgs. Minimum for window type AC installed on ground floors PIPING It should not be used for steam STEAM DIVISION High Pressure Exhaust Fan WATER DIVISION Fresh Water, low pressure Fresh Water, high pressure Salt water piping OIL DIVISION Delivery Discharge PNEUMATIC DIVISION GAS DIVISION FUEL OIL DIVISION REFRIGERATING DIVISION

68deg-74deg F 2.30 meters ABOVE THE FLOOR STOP VALVES 2.13 meters

GALVANIZED PIPING WHITE BUFF BLUE BLUE GREEN BRASS OR BRONZE YELLOW GRAY BLACK BLACK BLACK

CIRCUIT BREAKER WATTS AMPERE OBSERVATION STANDS TOWER OR FLATFORM KNIFE SWITCH TRANSFORMER VAULT RECTIFIER RAPID START FLOURESCENT LAMP JUNCTION BOX 5 STOREYS 3.00 m 500 mm AIR CURTAIN GOOSENECK DISTRIBUTION LINE 1.20m PLUG IN TYPE COPPER WIRE RACEWAY CABLE WIRE DISTRIBUTION PANEL TRANSFORMER NON FERROUS METAL 2.50m STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER OPEN WIRING AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AIR SWITCH ARC VOLTAGE ARMORED CABLE ASKAREL ASSEMBLY BASE LOAD BRANCH CIRCUIT BUS BUSWAY

ELECTRICAL The part of the cut out that is design to open or break an electrical current under an excessive load Unit of power The unit used in the measure of the rate of flow of electricity This is where an electric service conductor can be installed A type of electric switch consisting of one or more movable copper blades which are hinged and which make contact with stationary forked contract jaws being forced between them Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element An iron box or casing by which electrical conduit branches are formed A passenger elevator with a constant 24 hour service for residential condominum Minimum service drop of connection line above the ground and from the ground Minimum distance of poles and transformer support located from the road right of way A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces Original name of P-Trap The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected The minimum width of door in hospital housing unit Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on The most practical conductor of electricity A channel system in carrying electrical wire An electric conductor consisting of a group of smaller diameter conductor strands twisted together Another name for power panel A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum The minimum allowance clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop conductor from NBC To bring down voltage Wiring not concealed by the building sructure Transferring the power load from the building circuitry to standby generator or during brownout One with contacts that separate in air The voltage across the welding arc Cable provided in wrapping of metal usually steel wires or tapes, primarily for the purpose of mechanical protection A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc evolves only non-explosive gases Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus, mounted on a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined Minimum load over a given period of time That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final overcurrent device protecting the current Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common connection for two or more circuit Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of the current System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the object protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object protected and an adequate ground A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury itself A wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another suitable for carrying electric current A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a conductor caused by voltage gradient exceeding a certain critical value A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total connected load of the system A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy A single enclosed runway for conductor cables Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power

CAGE CIRCUIT BREAKER CONDUCTOR CONTROLLER CORONA CUT OUT BOX DEMAND FACTOR DEVICE DUCT ELECTRIC MOTOR

FEEDERS FOOTCANDLE FUSE GENERAL LIGHTING ILLUMINATION KNIFE SWITCH LAMP LAMPHOLDER LIGHT LIGHTNING ARRESTER LIGHTNING SURGE LINE TAP LOAD FACTOR LUMEN LUX OUTLET OUTLET BOX PEAK LOAD PENDENT PILOT WIRE PULLBOX RACEWAY RECEPTACLE RIGID METAL CONDUIT ROSETTE SERVICE DROP SERVICE RACEWAY SUBMARINE CABLE SURGE 5.5 mm2

The circuit conductors between the service equipment or the generator switchboard of an isolated plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device Unit of illumination when the foot is taken as the unit of length. It is the illumination on a surface one square foot in area in which there is uniformly distributed flux of one lumen An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it Types of lighting that deals with lighting relatively large area covered Density of the luminous flux on a surface Is a form of air switch in which the moving element is a hinge blade wedge between stationary contact blades when closed Artificial source of light Device for mechanical support of light A radiant energy Protective device for limitting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by-passing surge current Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning Is the radial branch connection to a main line Is the ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to the peak load occuring in that period Unit of luminous flux A unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square meter Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment A metal box at an outlet which encloses one or more receptacle Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating apparatus at a distant point Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling in the conductors and the distributing of the conductors Any channel for holding wires, cables or busbars Convinience Outlet; Contact device installed at an oulet for the connection of an attachment plug A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and thickness Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including splices if any connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors Cable designed for service under water Is a transient variation in the current potential or power Minimum wire size of THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit in a 30 ampere rating SI UNIT Unit of frequency equal to one cycle per seconds Unit of loudness of level Prolongation of sound as a result of succesive reflection Distance sounds travels during each cycles of vibration Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to bend or scattered around Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displaceent in elastic medium Sound sensation in a single frequency A luminous intensity of light expressed in candela; Unit of luminous intensity A lighting fixture Unit of luminance equal to 1 candela per square meter Unit of illmination equal to one lumen per square meter Unit of illumination equal to one square foot Rate of flow of light through a surface Resistance in AC system Reciprocal of resistance Rate of flow of sound energy Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular point of interests A type of HID lamp

HERTZ PHON REVERBERATION WAVELENGTH SOUND DIFFRACTION SOUND PURE TONE CANDELA LUMINAIRE LAMBERT LUX FOOT CANDLE LUMINOUS FLUX IMPEDANCE CONDUCTANCE SOUND INTENSITY ACCENT LIGHTING HPS LAMP

CONNECTIONS SINGLE PHASE TO SUPPLY 120 V This connetions is used where the load is comparatively small and LIGHTING LOAD the length of the secondary circuit is short SINGLE PHASE TO SUPPLY This connections is used in most urban distribution circuits 120/240 3-WIRE LIGHTING AND POWER LOAD The 120/240 volt winding is connected in series serving 240 volts on SINGLE PHASE FOR POWER a two wire system, this connection is used for small industrial applications Consist merely of two single phase transformers operated 90deg out TWO PHASE CONNECTIONS of phase, the common wire must carry /2 times the load current DELTA-DELTA FOR POWER AND This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase LIGHTING power load simultaneously OPEN DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND This connection is used when single phase lighting load is large as POWER compared with the power load Often it is desirable to increase the voltage of a circuit form a 2400 to 4160 volts to Y DELTA FOR POWER increase its potential capacity This connection is similar to the delta-delta bank with only the primary connection changed Y DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND The primary neutral should not be grounded or tied into the system neutral, since a single POWER phase ground fault may result in extensive blowing of fuses throughout the system This connection requires special watt-hour metering OPEN Y DELTA When operating Y delta and one service is disabled, service maybe maintained at reduced load DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING AND The single phase lighting load is all on one phase resulting in unblanced primary currents POWER in any one bank The primary voltage was increased from 2400 to 4160 volts to increase the potential Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND POWER capacity of the system When the ratio of transformation from the primary to secondary voltage is small, Y-Y AUTO TRANSFORMER the most economical way of stepping down the voltage SCOTT CONNECTION 3PHASE TO In some localities two phase power is required from three phase system 2PHASE SCOTT CONNECTED 2PHASE TO If it should be necessary to supply three phase power from a two 3PHASE phase system, the special tap must be provided on the secondary side T TW UF FEPW RH RHW RUH THW THWN XHHW BX THHN PE SA AVA Thermoplastic Moisture Temperature Resistant Underground Feeder Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant Heat Resitant Rubber Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber Heat Resistant Latex Rubber Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplstic with Nylon Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Link Polymer Armored Cable THERMOPLASTIC HEAT RESISTANT POLYETHELENE SILICON ASBESTOS ASBESTOS AND VARNISH CAMBRIC HEAT DETECTOR Use low melting point solders or metal the expand when exposed to heat to detect fire 135deg-197deg F Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or diode It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered when IR energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized sampling chamber to detect fire

FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT DETECTOR PHOTO ELECTRIC DETECTOR INFRARED FLAME DETECTOR IONIZATION SMOKE HEAT DETECTOR

ARMOR CABLE (AC)

METAL CLAD CABLE (MC)

MINERAL INSULATED CABLE (MI)

NON METALLIC SHEATED CABLE (NM)

SHIELDED NON METALLIC SHEATED CABLE (SNM)

UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUIT (UF) POWER AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE (TC) FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY (FC)

FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE (FCC)

MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE (MV)

TYPES OF CABLE Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used both on exposed and concealed work A factory assemble cable of one or more conductors each individualy insulated and enclosed in a mettalic sheath of interlocking tape of smooth or corrugated tube. This type of cable is especially used for service feeders, branch circuit and for indoor, outdoor work Is a factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with highly compressed refractory mineral insulation enclosed in a liquid and gas tight continous copper sheath. This type of cable is used in dry, wet or continously moist location as service feeders or branch circuit Is a also a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having a moisture resistant, flame retardant and non metallic material outer sheath. This type is used specifically for one or two family dwellings not exceeding 3 storey building This type of cable is factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors in an extruded core of moisture resistant and flame retardant material covered within an overlapping spiral metal tape. This type is used in hazardous locations and in cable trays or in raceways Is a moisture resistant cable used for underground connections including direct burial in the ground as feeder or branch circuit This is factory assembled two or more insulated conductors with or without associated bare or covered or grounding under a mettalic sheath, This is used for installation of cable trays, raceways, or it is supported by messenger wire Is an assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with insulating material web designed especially for field installation in metal surface or raceways Consist of three or more flat copper conductor placed edge to edge separated and enclosed with an insulating assembly. This type of cable is used for general purposes such as: appliance branch circuit, and for individual branch circuits, especially in hard smooth continous floor surfaces and the like Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000 volts or higher. This type is used for power system up to 35,000 volts

UTILITIES 1999 Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the TELEPHONE TERMINAL CABINET terminal block at each floor and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable Is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX, TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM microwave links, analog and digital telephone system, video conferencing, satellite links, structured cabling and similar devices A full open type valve is used in several locations in a water distribution ON EVERY HOSE BIBB system, which of the following does NOT require it? A fireline system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service DRY STANDPIPE inlet and outlet connection installed exclusively for the use of Fire Service WATER SERVICE PIPE Term used to main water pipe delivering portable water to a building INSUFFICIENCY IN THE SIZE OF Which poor design in the plumbing system causes water supply drop THE WATER SERVICE AND when the fixture is simultaneously opened? DISTRIBUTION PIPE 1 " KITCHEN SINK TRAP SIZE 1 " LAVATORY TRAP OR BRANCH SIZE 64mm or 2 " OUTLET OF DRY STANDPIPE 64mm or 2 " OUTLET OF WET STANDPIPE for riser of more than 15 mts Not needed in sizing the vent pipe for individual branch and circuit vent SLOPE OF THE DRAIN PIPE based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent? A hot and cold water supply pipes, where it is mix manually in desired water temperature 3 WAY VALVE DIVERTER temperature and direct the mixed water either at the shower head or at the fooe spout Principle where a single lever valve used in kitchen sink and lavatory, they are BALL VALVE beautiful and maintenance free Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe 132 LITERS PER MINUTE at a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq.mts ELBOW REDUCER A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle FLUSH VALVE FITTINGS General term used to described the fitting in the drawing 2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND GI fitting used to accept the P trap assembly of the lavatory (drawing) COMBINATION Type of vent applied on installations with multi branch interval where the vertical vent pipe CIRCUIT VENT takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack Stage in water purification which removes mineral deposits, slats, heavy metal, totally dissolves REVERSE OSMOSIS solids while some useful minerals are retained FIXED TEMPERATURE Fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point HEAT DETECTOR solders or metals that expand when exposed to heat to detect a fire, 135deg-197deg F COUPLING GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding three inches

PRESSURE REGULATOR WRONG CHOICE OF VENT TYPE SUBMERSIBLE PUMP jet,jack,reciprocating 5" URINAL FLASH VALVE ASSEMBLY TAIL PIECE or DEAD END CHECK VALVE AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE PILLAR SYSTEM THREE FIXTURES DRY STANDPIPE POLTYBUTELENE PIPE AND FITTINGS AND FITTINGS UPVC DWV SANITARY PIPES AND FITTINGS ASBESTOS PIPE Shower set for bath (drawing) FIBER CEMENT PIPE GATE VALVE 64mm or 2 1/2" 61 cms AIR CHAMBER VENT SIZE IS AT LEAST 1/2 THE DRAIN IT SERVES BUT NOT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED MINIMUM W/C EVER IS LARGER FAN COIL UNIT 1.5 TIMES MORE THAN THE ELEVATOR CAR DEPTH DOWN COLLECTIVE CONTROL UP COLLECTIVE CONTROL GOVERNOR - safety gear, safety shoe, magnetic break ESCALATOR'S PART ONE IN FRONT OF THE OTHER

A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi A poor venting system caused by a slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe Which is not a standard size of GI pipe for water supply? 2 1/2", 3",4",5" Device in control valve which work by discharging instantaneous volume of water at higher pressure Term used for pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length install in any stack or branch of a plumbing rough in for the purpose of future trap A full open valve located in a supply pipe to every water heater Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm type or straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote control, push push button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control Exception of fixture to be connected into a single trap The presence of Fire Service Connection Pipes and fittings which can exclusively be used for cold water lines for potable main distribution water service, sprinkler and irrigation system. It could be ", ", 1", 1 ", 1 " and 2" Orange or brown in color with sizes of 4" and 3 meter in lengths of pipes and fittings, ASTM 2729 standards Least popular and not recommended use as potable water distribution pipe SINGLE LEVER BATH FAUCET WITH HAND SHOWER-TELEPHONE SHOWER Pipe not used as water service pipe A cut off valve installed in the service piping system Minimum size of wet standpipe for a riser more than 15 meters from the source Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet from the floor line Device used to prevent water hammering Rule of thumb in sizing an individual vent

Mechanical equipment coupled with a central air conditioning system used to dehumidify and cool the airstream injected to the conditioned space Spacing provided for elevator with single bank in a non residential building Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the highest and so on while descending Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the lowest and so on while ascending Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely main drive chain, step chain, handrail, drive chain, bottom sprocket When planning a multiple system of elevator layout where four or more elevator are arrange in banks Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's width like those in Japanese brand Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's step like those in Japanese brand Type of dampers installed at supply ducts, which are electro-mechanically activated by building automation system to close in case of fire within the area Location of Control System or computer brain of the escalator

1120;980;800;760 1150;1100;1000;900 ADJUSTABLE LOCKING DAMPERS AT THE ESCALATOR MACHINE ROOM 12 to 14 SQ.MT PER TON OF This is a guide for the initial estimate per Ton of Refrigeration per sq.mts. of a standard REFRIGERATION room of normal condition without external solar heat gain and excessive internal heat gain International Standard and EN 81.1 PIPING OR DUCT BELONGING TO OTHER SYSTEM SHOULD NOT RUN THROUGH THE MACHINE ROOM THE TOP CHORD OF THE TRUSS IS WITH A STEEL ANGLE SUPERIMPOSED ON THE STANDARD INSTALLATION OF BUILDING'S STRUCTURAL BEAM ESCALATOR NOT EXCEEDING 4.50 MTS./ TRUSS

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE EXPANDED POLYTHELYNE FOAM INSULATION KNOCKDOWN BY MAJOR COMPONENT PART COOLING TOWER SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT MIDPOINT AND SINGLE POINT SWITCH AT POWER AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE TYPE RH METAL HALIDE SCOTT CONNECTION 2 PHASE TO 3 PHASE TW ILLUMINATED SWITCH 85 amperes DRAWINGS 15 amperes PVC IS ALLOWED FOR AS LONG BOTH BURIAL DEPTH OF NO 460mm AND CONCRETE ENCASEMENT IS PROVIDED ULTRASONIC SABINS AVOIDING ZONES OF DIRECT SOUND INSTALL ABSORBENT MATERIALS WITHIN THE WALL OF THE ENCLOSURE 7,380 fps INTENSITY

Safety device caused by insufficient water flow on heater when brown out Vital part of Solar Water heater to keep the heat in and cold out Packaging and assembly of elevator as it arrives on the site Cool the condenser unit in a central conditioning system Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at three points Factory assembled of two or more insulated conductors w/ or w/o associated bare cover ground conductor under a non metallic sheath approved forr installation in cable trays, in raceways or in supported by a messenger wire Heat Resistant Rubber / 75 degrees Light source used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requiring high levels for detailed work such as needle work A transformer location required in some localities, where a three phase power is required from a two phase system Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic / 60 degrees Type of switch where pilot light inside a lit to guide the person inside Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits (drawing) Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW Best suited for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit like PVC for underground installation in buildings

Higher than 20,000 Hertz Unit of acoustic absorption equivalent ot absorption by one square root of a perfect absorber First defense method from external noise by site selection and site planning for quiet internal acoustic environment The effective method can be employed to reduce direct noise, which is transmitted airborne, for noise reduction within a space Sound with a wavelength of 1.50 m at Frequency 1,500 Hz Perceptual characteristic of sound which is the average rate of flow of energy per unit area perpendicular to the direction of propagation

JUNE 1998 UTILITIES It ventilates a house drainage system and prevent siphonage and back pressure It is the size of supply valve tank type for water closet The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the 6 FEET vertical vent inlet at the trap 2x2" WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2 X 1/8 Combination fitting between the vertical waste branch and the horizontal waste branch BEND COUPLING REDUCER A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in straight connection, both are threaded inside A vent use in battery of plumbing fixture where the vent is installed in front CIRCUIT VENT of the last fixture of the battery JET A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the surface A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to RECIPROCATING activate a submerge piston A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn CENTRIFUGAL from a shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump. 46 mm Minimum height of Fire Service station from the grade A female GI pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from BELL REDUCER a main water distribution POLYETHELENE PIPE PE General term for hot or cold water pipes containing portable water supplying WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPES different plumbing fixture Rating index of an air conditioning system which rate the number for the unit SEASONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY of BTU heat moved per watt of electrical input energy TONS OF REFRIGERATION Standard unit rating to describe the capacity of the cooling tower Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground 5.500 mm over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over 600 volts to ground Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing BUSWAYS where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection RIGID STEEL CONDUIT of conductors, the pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and thickness 120/240 VOLTS System of voltage used for computing branch circuits and feeder load Natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades WINDMILL that radiates froma shaft attached to a dynamo to produce electricity A point in th electrical system where the electrical load of a given area PANEL BOARD is assumed to concentrate Alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to the SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATING peak, sinks to zero, drops to the negative peak and rises again to zero a CURRENT number of times each second depending on the frequency for which the machine is designed Alternating current where the alternator comprises of windings mounted TWO PHASE ALTERNATING at right angles to each other and provided with separate external connections CURRENT current waves will be produced and each of which will be at its maximum when the other is zero 2.2, 30, 8, 14 Minimum conductor size for for overhead service drop for copper wire or cable UF Underground Feeder, 60-75 degrees C THW Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations The physical behavior of sound when travelling forward in a straight path REFRACTION changes in direction as it passes through different densities and causes the sound waves to bend VENT PIPE 3/8"

38 mm (1 1/2") WYE FITTING 6" THERMOSTAT 1 1/2" 3/8" COUPLING AT EVERY BRANCH INTERVAL OFA SOIL STACK BATTERY OF FIXTURE COMMON VENT NUMBER OF FIXTURE SOIL PIPE 102 mm (4") UPFEED OR DIRECT METHOD PLUMBING SYSTEM

JANUARY 1998 UTILITIES Standard size of wet standpipe outlet for each floor A type of pipe fitting for yoke vent The minimum horizontal clearance of vent branch immediately above the flood level rim of the fixture A device installed on electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to to activate a switch The minimum size or trap of a bidet Supply valve tank type for water closet A threaded fitting to join two threaded fittings as closed as possible but not exceeding 3 inches Location that does not require installation of clean out Interconnection of the same fixture in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture A parameter in sizing the drainage pipe Conveys a discharge of solid and liquid wastes closets with or without the discharged from other fixture to the house drain Minimum size of standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 m or less from the Fire service Connection In water distributon system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe apply only if the main fixture is supply continously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure System of building which includes the water supply distribution pipes the fixture and fixture traps, the soil waste and the vent pipes, the house drain and the house sewer, the storm water drainage with their devices Minimum size of wet standpipe for riser of more than 15 mts from source Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting Common term for a two way service connections Single level valve used in kichen sink, lavatory faucets or at shower valve A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch pipe Fitting installed at the base of the soil stack and a building drain Guide for initial estimate of Ton of refrigeration A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4" or 6' casing to deliver 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height Passing on it can treat hardwater Vertical vent pipes take in front of the last fixture and connects to its soil stack which acts as a vent A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It It stops the car or counterweight safely Rating index of an air conditioning system which rates the unit for the number for BTU of heat moved per watt of electrical input energy Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from over current The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re opens the door Mechanical equipment install on top of the main doors used to retain cold in the interiors Dividing the travel length by the rated speed Major physical restriction does a split type air conditioner system have which restricts its efficiency and performance Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor Opening of door for passenger in case of power failure in the elevator Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear Main purpose of shafts overhead space Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached the designated end of travel course

64 mm (2 1/2") 6" SIAMESE CONNECTIONS BALL NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS 1/4", WYE and 1/8" BEND, LONG SWEEP, 1/8" and 1/8" 12 TO 14 SQ.MTR/TR JET PUMP WITH INJECTOR JACK ZEOLITE CIRCUIT VENT BUFFER

MONITORING CONTACTS ON STEP CHAIN

CIRCUIT BREAKER SAFETY SHOE AIR CURTAIN WAIT INTERVAL EVAPORATORS CANNOT BE LOCATED AT CEILING DOOR LOCK SWITCH OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH MAGNETIC BREAK FOR CAR OVERRUN LIMIT SWITCH EMERGENCY SWITCH TRAVEL SWITCH MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH

Coupled with central air conditioning system, used to dehumidify and cool the air stream injected into the conditioned space A device designed to open and close a circuit by non automatic means CIRCUIT BREAKER and to open the circuit automatically on predetermined over current without damaged to itself when properly applied within its rating SERVICE RACEWAY The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors A transformer connection which is ideal in the event of change of primary Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND POWER voltage from 2400 volts to 4160 volts to increase the potential capacity of the system Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a 30 24 AMPERE ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch 5.5 sq.mm circuit with 30 ampere rating Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes, 3500mm measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit supplied 30 amperes by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 20 3.5 sq.m ampere rating Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees 45 Amperes w/a 8 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential difference MULTI WIRE BRANCH CIRCUIT between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference between it PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR A type of water coolant operates at a pressure of about 150 atmospheres DEVICE A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing BUSWAYS where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current 60 CYCLES Standard frequency of water supply by the company like Meralco USE Underground Service Entrance / 75degrees The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support SERVICE DROP to and including the splices, if any connecting to te service entrance conductors at the building A type of nuclear reactor where the water coolant is permitted to boil BOILING WATER REACTOR within the core by operating at somewhat low pressure In a 240V, a three phase 3-wire service, branch cicuits are loaded and distributed to each BALANCE LOADING of the three phase with this objective to attain Unit or assembly of unit sections and associated fittings forming a rigid structural system CABLE TRAYS used to support cables A transformer connection where the secondary load is a combination of OPEN DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND lighting and power. This connection is used when the single phase lighting POWER is large as compared with the power load DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING AND A useful transformer connection applied when single phase lighting load is POWER all on one phase resulting into unbalanced primary Type of flexible cable which is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors ARMOR CABLE TYPE ACL which permit its use at exposed weather or excessive moisture A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises the three THREE PHASE ALTERNATING armature windings set at 120 degrees to each other, current will be CURRENT produced in the form of triple wave 30 amperes Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance POROUS ABSORBENT Type of sound absorbent best for lower band frequencies HERTZ Unit of frequency which is equal to one cycle per second A type of alternating current generated by alternator, where its wave rises to SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATING its peak, sinks to zero, drop to a negative peak and rises again to zero CURRENT a number of times each seconds depending on the frequency of the machine is designed Use to accept the P-trap assembly of the lavatory 2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND COMBINATION A parameter in sizing horizontal branch pipe NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS FAN COIL UNIT

SUBMERSIBLE PUMP RECIPROCATING JET CENTRIFUGAL JACK

PUMPS A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a submerge piston A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the surface A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump. The motor is placed at the surface with shaft to turn the impellers below A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4' or 6' casing to deliver 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height ELECTRICAL Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at three points Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits (drawing) A CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 76mm SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN CONDUCTORS AND NOT LESS THAN 26mm A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference between it What is the maximum horizontal range between two or more air terminal for lightning arrest for an effective disaster prevention in building Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over 600 volts to ground Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subjected to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land traveresed by vehicular such as cultivated, grazing forest and courtyards Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes, measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a 30 ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 8.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 30 ampere rating Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 20 ampere rating Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance

SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT MIDPOINT SINGLE POINT SWITCH AT END DRAWINGS Pre requisite in use of split knob and tube wiring MULTI WIRE BRANCH CIRCUIT 6000mm to 7600mm 5500 mm

3500mm

24 amperes 30 amperes 85 amperes 45 amperes 15 amperes 5.5 sq.mm 3.5 sq.m 30 amperes