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What ancient roman term refers to an individual who worked in
1 PLUMBARIUS
the sanitary field of ancient Rome?
What is the title given to a person who is a skilled worker in the
2 PLUMBER
field of sanitation?

NATIONAL PLUMBING
3 NPCP refers to:
CODE OF THE PHILS.

4 Its complete RA no: IRA 1378

BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN
5 What is the meaning of BOD?
DEMAND
Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be
6 WATER SEAL TRAP
equipped with __________.
Plumbing is defined as the art and science of ___________ pipes,
7 INSTALLING
fixtures and other apparatus.
What is the general role of Sanitary and Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL
8
Engineering? PROTECTION
This promulgated the design and layout of a plumbing system that NATIONAL STANDARD
9
is governed by set of rules PLUMBING CODE (NSPC)
In the 17th century, the English parliamentary passed the first
10 PLUMBING APPRENTICE
___________ laws.
What period was plumbing revived? It is the period when Europe
11 RENAISSANCE PERIOD
was plagued with epidemics.
Plumbing shall be installed with due regard to presentation of the
12 strength of ___________ and prevention of damage to walls and STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
other surfaces through fixture usage.

In what civilization did the concept and importance of plumbing GRECO-ROMAN

13
became more defined and appreciated? CIVILIZATION
The ability of an area resource system to support the activities of
14 CARRYING CAPACITY
a given population.
____________ is a part of ecosystem and is the major contributor to pollution of the
15 MAN
environment.
____________, including fixtures, shall be maintained and properly
16 PLUMBING SYSTEM
usable
This the pollutant that affects the quality of water due to impact
17 of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) discharges, that rises when HEAT
temperature rises.
An act which regulate the Practice of Sanitary Engineering in the
18 RA 1364
Philippines.

In 1907, a division of plumbing construction and inspection, with American Master Plumber
19
the city of Manila as a model, was headed by whom? JOHN F. HASS

This act is known as __________ that was approved on June 18, SANITARY ENGINEERING
20
1955. LAW
The liquid and water borne waste derived form the ordinary living
process, free from industrial wastes, and of such character as to
21 DOMESTIC SEWAGE
permit satisfactory disposal without special treatment into the public
sewer or by means of private disposal system.

When was the Rep. Act No. 1378, also known as the National
22 28-Jun-55
Plumbing Code of the Philippines approved?

23 When was the practice of Plumbing in the Philippines initiated? 17th CENTURY

24 What is the act for Water Quality Management? ACT 2152

TRUE OR FALSE : Sanitation is the field of public health dealing
25 FALSE
with environmental degration and prevention and control of diseases

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TRUE OR FALSE : The design and layout of plumbing system is
26 governed by a set of rules promulgated by the National Standard TRUE
Plumbing Code (NSPC)
LEAD a metal used by
Plumbarius is to individual who worked in the sanitary field, while
27 Romans as a plumbing
Plumbum is to ___________.
material
28 Solid waste, from water closet SOIL PIPE

29 Liquid only, fixtures other than WC WASTE PIPE

GRAVITATIONAL FLOW
30 is the most satisfactory means of water distribution.
METHOD
In this method of distribution, the excess water pumped during DISTRIBUTION BY MEANS
31
periods of low consumption is stored in elevated tanks or reservoir. OF PUMP
In dual main systems, ____________ are added on the south and
32 west sides of streets and piping is generally placed beneath SERVICE HEADERS
sidewalks.
____________, sometimes called arterial mains, for in the
33 PRIMARY FEEDERS
skeleton of the distribution system.
34 ____________ is used for city water pipes. CAST IRON PIPES
____________ is used for pipelines, truck mains and inverted
35 STEEL PIPES
siphon where pressures are high and sizes are large.
____________ a stronger and more elastic type of cast iron used in
36 DUCTILE IRON
newer plumbing installation.
A chemical reaction which involves the removal of metallic
37 CORROSION
electrons from metals and formation of more stable compounds.
Consist of a cylinder in which a piston or a plunger moves
38 RECIPROCATING PUMP
backwards and forwards.
Used to raise water from shallow depths and used most frequently
39 HAND PUMP
for individual houses.
____________ is a pump that increases the pressure within the
40 BOOSTER PUMP
distribution system or raise water to an elevated water storage tank.
Pump that lifts surface water and move it to a nearby treatment
41 LOW LIFT PUMP
plant.
42 Pump that discharge treated water into arterial mains. HIGH LIFT PUMP

43 Used to supply or remove water from a building. PIPE LINES

Centrifugal casting on metal moulds is sometimes called
44 DELAVAUD PROCESS
____________ .
Necessitates a large pipe or conduit so that velocities will be low
45 INTAKE CONDUIT
but not low enough to allow sedimentation.
Generally, the equalizing volume of a water thank that is about
46 1/6 to 1/3
____________ of the total daily demand.
In residential areas having houses up to 4 storeys high, the
47 1.8 x 105 to 2.8 x 105 N/m2
pressure in the pipes should be between _____________.
High service system is high lying areas; while _____________ is to
48 LOW-SERVICE SYSTEM
low lying areas
TRUE OR FALSE : Water distribution is a network of pumps,
49 TRUE
pipelines, storage tanks and appurtenances.
It is a special type of underground water that is found on islands
50 FRESH WATER
or in the coastal regions near the sea.
This should be supplied with water in sufficient volume or at
51 PLUMBING FIXTURES
adequate pressure to enable them to function properly.
Flush tanks which are directly connected to the potable water
52 BALL COCKS
supply system should be equipped with approved ___________.
_____________ is a junction between water supply systems
53 through which water from doubtful or unsafe sources may enter an CROSS CONNECTION
otherwise safe supply.
* RAINWATER
54 What are the 3 main sources of water supply? * GROUNDWATER
* SURFACE WATER
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_____________ is required to be installed so as to register the
55 WATER METER
amount of water supplied to a building.
VACUUM BREAKER or
56 _____________ is used to prevent back siphonage.
BACKFLOW PREVENTER
______________ permits water drawn into a fixture tank or similar
57 BACKFLOW
devices to flow back into the supply line by gravity or siphonage.
______________ is when water contains visible material in
58 TURBIDITY
suspension
______________ is caused by material in solution or a colloidal
59 COLOR
state should be distinguished from turbidity.
The carbonate and bicarbonate of calcium, sodium and magnesium
60 ALKALINITY
are the common impurities which cause ______________.
_______________ in water causes hardness, and in small amount it
61 will cause taste, discoloration of clothes and plumbing fixtures and IRON
incrustations in water mains.
Excavation for the installation of underground water supply piping
62 OPEN TRENCH WORK
should be _____________.
The proportional change in length corresponding to 1F change in COEFFICIENT OF LINEAR
63
temperature is known as the _______________. EXPANSION

64 ________________ is water bearing stratum. AQUIFER

WATER TABLE WELL &
65 There are two types of well____________ & ____________.
ARTESIAN WELL
66 The recommended slope for the house drain. 2%
A type of house drain that receives the discharges of sanitary and
67 SANITARY DRAIN
domestic waste only.
A drainage pipe that carries on is designed to carry human
68 SOIL PIPE
excretement.
A drainage pipe that carries liquid waste that not include human
69 WASTE PIPE
excretement.
Water that is safe to drink, pleasant to the taste and usable for
70 POTABLE WATER
domestic purposes.
A communicable disease which may be transmitted by water
71 WATERBOURNE DISEASES
include bacterial, viral and protozoal infections.
A water is _____________ when it contains visible material in
72 TURBID
suspension.

MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT
73 MCL means
LEVELS
A type of house drain that receives discharges of sanitary as well
74 COMBINED DRAIN
as storm water.
75 This type of drain is now considered obsolete and not advisable. COMBINED DRAIN
In large buildings, _____________ are usually suspended from the
76 HOUSE DRAIN
basement ceiling.
A cleanout shall be provided on the house drain as near as
77 FOUNDATION WALL
possible the ______________ of the building.
A kind of drain that should terminate into a separate drainage
78 INDUSTRIAL DRAIN
system.

79 The house drain should be provided with adequate number of CLEANOUTS

80 The complete PD No. of CODE OF SANITATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. PD 856

Boating, shooting or fishing should not be allowed within
81 200m
____________ of the water intake.
TRUE OR FALSE : In changing house drain directions, the branch
82 TRUE
shall be run at right angle as a floor drain.

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TRUE OR FALSE : A cleanout extended above the floor can also be
83 FALSE
utilized as floor drain.
TRUE OR FALSE : All changes of direction shall be done with short
84 FALSE
radius fittings.
A concrete vault constructed for the collection of raw sewage
85 PRIVY
sealed with a wooden shelter.
A receptacle in which liquids are retained for sufficient period to
86 CATCH BASIN
the deposit settle able material.
A hole in the ground with stone and bricks laid in such manner as
87 to allow raw contaminated sewage to leach under the surface of the CESSPOOL or DRYWELL
ground.
88 The main sewer is financed and maintained by ____________. GOVERNMENT

89 ____________ is the liquid conveyed by a sewer. SEWAGE

____________ is water which enters sewers from surface sources

90 such as graces in manholes, open cleanouts, perforated manhole INFLOW
covers and roof drains or basement sumps connected to the sewer.

91 A pipe venting acid waste system. ACID VENT

92 A watertight container of sewage. SEPTIC TANK

A permanently installed mechanical device for removing sewage or
93 SEWAGE PUMP
liquid waste from a sump other than ejector.
94 This bacteria functions in absence of free oxygen. ANAEROBIC BACTERIA
COMBINATION PUBLIC
95 Considered as the oldest type of sewer.
SEWER
96 Minimum width for septic tank. 0.90m
That portion of the horizontal drainage system which starts from
97 the outer face of the building and terminate at the main sewer in HOUSE SEWER
the street or septic tank.
Sometimes referred to as the collection line of a plumbing
98 HOUSE DRAIN
system.
The septic tank should be double compartment and should be
99 2.8 - 3.0 TIMES
capable of holding how many times of daily waste water flow.
The complete RA No. of ECOLOGICAL SLOID WASTE MANAGEMENT
100 RA 9003
ACT 2000.
How many percent of the total sewage solids is organic and
101 50%
subject to rotting.

102 TRUE OR FALSE : The minimum depth for septic tank is 1.20m TRUE

TRUE OR FALSE : No septic tank shall be installed within under a

103 TRUE
house.
TRUE OR FALSE : Septic tank should be located not less than 15m
104 TRUE
away from potable water to prevent contamination.
What do you call the drain from the trap of a fixture to the
105 FIXTURE DRAIN
junction of the drain pipe?
An element composed of an atom of Oxygen and two atoms for
106 WATER
Hydrogen, otherwise known as H2O.
What is the immersion in a fluid for a definite period of time,
107 ABSORPTION
usually expressed as a percent of weight of the dry pipe?
This type of storm drain is used in buildings located in congested
108 INSIDE STORM DRAIN
business areas.
It is that unit of the plumbing system which conveys storm water
109 STORM DRAIN
to a satisfactory terminal.
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It is often referred to as conductor or downspout. It is also the
110 portion of the storm drainage system which extends between storm drain & the roof ROOF LEADER
terminal
This type of storm drain is advisable on buildings where an ample
111 OUTSIDE STORM DRAIN
amount of ground space between buildings is available.
A type of storm drain that is suspended from the basement ceiling
by substantial hangers, placed at close intervals, and generally is
112 OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN
adapted to buildings where public storm sewer is not sufficiently
deep in the street.
This is the type of storm drain located under the basement floor
113 within the walls of the building and is used in buildings located in INSIDE STORM DRAIN
congested business areas.
What do you call that unit of the plumbing system which conveys
114 STORM DRAIN
storm water to a satisfactory terminal?
SOIL, WASTE AND VENT
115 Rainwater piping should not be used as:
PIPE
116 Roof drains shall not be made of __________. IRON

OUTSIDE WALL OF THE

117 The outside roof leader is located on the _____
BUILDING
WITHIN THE BUILDING
118 The inside roof leader is installed ___________
WALLS
What do you call the drain from the trap of a fixture to the
119 FIXTURE DRAIN
junction of the drain pipe?
120 All storm drains should be graded at least INCH PER FOOT
This type of terminal should be used only where the public sewer COMBINATION HOUSE
121
discharges its contents into a terminal other than a disposal plant. SEWER
The roof leader is extended _________ through the floors of the
building to a point just below the roof & is then extended _________ VERTICALLY,
122
to reduce the danger of breakage which may result because of HORIZONTALLY
expansion and contraction of the roof.
123 Conductor is to vertical; __________ is to horizontal GUTTER
Catch basin is a receptacle in which _________ are retained for a sufficient period of
124 LIQUID
time to allow settle able material to deposit
TRUE OR FALSE : The discharge capacity of the pipe varies
125 TRUE
according to its length and grade per foot.
TRUE OR FALSE : One factor which makes the sizing of storm drain
126 TRUE
difficult is the matter of grouping rainfall over a given period.
TRUE OR FALSE : Another element to consider in determining the
127 FALSE
size of the drain is the depth of the building.
TRUE OR FALSE : The storm drain is connected to the sewer at
128 right angles by means of a 45 Y and curve assembled in exactly the TRUE
same manner as a sanitary house sewer connection.

TRUE OR FALSE : The change of direction at the highest point of

129 TRUE
the conductor should be made by means of an elbow & 45 fitting.

TRUE OR FALSE : The base of the roof leader must be provided

130 TRUE
with a concrete or stone foundation.
TRUE OR FALSE : If the roof leader is constructed of galvanized
131 TRUE
steel, it must be supported at every floor with a pipe rest.
TRUE OR FALSE : Horizontal runs may not be suspended from
132 FALSE
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TRUE OR FALSE : The roof leader is extended vertically through
the floors of the building to a point just below the roof and is then
133 TRUE
extended horizontally to reduce the danger of breakage which may
result because of expansion and contraction of the roof.

TRUE OR FALSE : A cast-iron strainer basket is attached to the

134 drain to prevent stones, leaves and other materials from entering the TRUE
conductor.

TRUE OR FALSE : Roof drains are provided with a copper flashing,

135 or in some instances, with a cast-iron clamp so that the joint TRUE
between the roof and the conductor will be water-tight.

TRUE OR FALSE : A roof leader may be terminated by placing a

136 TRUE
hub of cast-iron soil pipe flush with the roof.

137 Do appurtenances need direct connection to water supply? NO

138 What type of plumbing material is a water heater? APPLIANCE

What do you call a faucet opened or closed by the fall or rise of a
139 BALL COCK
ball floating on the surface of water?
140 What is the most expensive type of all pipes? BRASS PIPE
What type of pipe is durable and has extreme resistance to
141 COPPER PIPE
corrosion?
142 What type of plumbing material is a water closet? FIXTURE
What type of pipe is the most specified material need for drainage
143 CAST IRON PIPES
installation in buildings?
144 What plumbing material receives water-bourn wastes? FIXTURES

145 What type of plumbing material is a soap dispenser? APPURTENANCE

CAST IRON SOIL PIPE
146 CISPI stands for:
INSTITUTE
147 U in UPVC stands for UNPLASTICIZED
The use of cast-iron pipes should be limited to buildings
148 LESS THAN 25-STORIES
______stories in height.
ASBESTOS-CEMENT NON-
149 It is a non-metallic plumbing material?
PRESSURE SEWER PIPE
Acid-resistant pipe usually is an alloy of cast-iron and
150 SILICON
____________.
A gate valve whose body and bonnet are held together by a u
151 CLAMP GATE CALVE
bolt clamp.
A device that discharges a predetermined quantity of water to
152 FLUSHOMETER VALVE
fixtures for flushing purposes.
Pipes that are used to underground public sewers, house sewer
153 VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE
and drains. It is made up of clay and also resistant to acids.
This type of trap is used in many localities where venting is not
154 required by local ordinances. This device permits the waste to flow DRUM TRAP
through it rapidly.
155 A pit for the reception or detention for sewage Cesspool
A sewer or other pipe or condult used for conveying groundwater, surface water, storm
156 water, waste water or sewage Drain

157 The lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or condult that is not vertical Invert

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158 An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement Privy

The solid organic materials being more dense than water, tend to settle to the bottom of
159 the tank Sludge

A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and for
160 reducing the pressure exerted on trap seal Vent Pipe

161 A pipe or condult for carrying sewage and liquid waste Sewer Pipe
All horizontal piping shall be run in practical alignment and at a uniform grade of not less
162 than ____ percent 2%

163 All Changes in direction shall be made by the appropriate use of 45 deg. Bends

164 In plumbing the vent pipe which is connected to the crown Crown weir

165 A pipe fitting to join two straight lengths of pipes. Coupling

166 Level 3 types of water service refers to: artesian well

167 A faucet fitted with nozzle curving downward used as a draw-of trap: lavatory faucet

168 One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is: water (potability)

169 The minimum size of a swimming pool drain: 2dia

170 Fluoride as an addictive in water supply is a chemical for: coagulant

171 The quality of Galvanized Iron pipes are rated by: schedule

172 A pipe fitting to change in one single direction (course) the flow of water: elbow

173 Womens urinal fixture: bidet

174 The minimum distance (in meters) of a well from a septic tank. 15 m.

175 Apiece of pipe threaded outside all through out to connect short runs of two pipe fittings: nipple

176 Prevents water hammer: Float Valve

Theater or movie houses water requirement is determined or estimated at 5 galloons of total number of auditorium
177
water per day : seat
178 . Water well yield is a factor considered to determine the size of: water pipe

179 The reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of the trap: Crown weir to bottom dip

180 A pipe fitting shape like letter S: U-trap

The part of a vent line which connects directly with an individual trap underneath or
181 behind the fixture and extends to the branch or man pipe at any point higher than the Back vent pipe
fixture trap:
The minimum number of water closet unit required for the female population of an
182 1 per 35
elementary school:

183 The minimum size of trap and waste branch for a bidet: 2" dia.

184 A pipe which conveys only liquid waste, free of fecal matter waste pipe

185 A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or vent piping: stack

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186 The minimum slope of a building drain: 1/16 in./ft.

187 The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal: 2" dia.

188 The minimum size of a trap and waste branch for a shower stall: 2" dia.

189 The minimum sized of a trap and waste branch for a size of foot bath: 2" dia.

190 Black steel pipe with galvanized malleable fitting is ideal for: Gas Pipe
The minimum number of a urinal fixture required for the male population of both
191 1 per 30
elementary and secondary school:

192 The prescribe color coding of piping under refrigerating division of all pipes and fittings: black

A type of coupling or joining device having internal screw threads or nuts with opposite
193 screws at the end. By turning the internal screws, it is possible to connect two metal rods Turnbackle
and regulate the length and tension of this rods:

The first section of water supply piping in a

194 Water distributing pipe
building after the water meter.
A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by
means of a circular disk that fits against the
valve seat. The plane of movement of the disk
195 is parallel to the normal direction of flow of Globe valve
water, which is turned through a tortuous
passage to direct the flow normal to the face of
the disk.
196 The receptacle in which liquid is retained for deposition of sediment is called? catch basin

197 lowest portion of a trap dip

198 pipe for wastewater drain pipe

199 liquid waste effluent

200 These are vertical pipes which receive discharge from water closets. soil stack

201 vertical pipe used for the storage of water standpipe

202 receptacle for organic discharge septic tank

203 accumulated or settled solid waste sludge

204 It is a loud thumping noise that results from a sudden stoppage of the flow in water lines. water hammer

205 a flange used on a pipe to cover a hole escutcheon

206 end of a pipe that fits into a bell spigot

207 backflow due to negative pressure back siphonage

What do you call a vertical pipe installed primarily for the purpose of providing circulation
208 vent stack
of air to and from any part of the drainage system?
209 gas, fume or vapor used for the destruction or control of insects fumigant

210 vertical pipes which receive discharge from water closets soil stack

211 It automatically closes to prevent the flow of fluid in a reverse direction. check valve

212 reservoir for liquid cistern

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213 valve for controlling the flushing of fixtures flush valve

214 It is the method of rendering a pipe fitting waterproof by using oakum or lead caulking

215 process of injecting chlorine gas into the water disinfections

216 Minimum width of a septic tank. 90 cms.

217 Minimum length of a septic tank. 1.50 mts.

218 Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank. 70 cms.

219 Maximum liquid depth for septic tank. 1.80 mts.

Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary
220 1.50 cum
compartment of a septic tank.
Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic
221 508 mm.
tank.
Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a
222 1.50 mts.
septic tank with a capacity of more than 6 cubic meters.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic
223 15.20 mts.
tank.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
224 45.70 mts.
seepage pit or cesspool.
Minimum distance of a water supply well from a
225 30.50 mts.
disposal field.
226 Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 51 mm.

227 Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 102 mm.

228 Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture. 60 cms.

229 Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub 38 mm.

230 Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall. 51 mm

Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and
231 Polyethylene
polybutylene.
A stop valve placed in the service pipe close to the
232 Corporation Stop
connection at the water main.
A vent with a function to provide circulation if air
233 Relief Vent
between drainage and vent system
Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a
234 Escutcheon
floor or wall which the pipe pass.
235 Length along the centerline of the pipe and fitting. Developed Length
A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of
236 Flush Valve
fixture.
Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable
237 Sewage
matter in suspension or solution.
238 Component of fire extinguisher. Carbon Monoxide

239 Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers. Storm Sewer

240 Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. 1 1/2'

241 A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent. 1/8 Bend

242 Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet. 1-1/2"

Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type
243 3/8"
water closet.
Term applied to the interconnection of the same
244 Battery of Fixtures
fixtures in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent.
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A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case
245 Common Vent
of a back to back vent.
Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which
246 the highest outlet is 23 meters or less from the fire service 4"
connection.
Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more
247 4"
than 15 meters from the source.
Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is
248 6"
venting.
It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary
249 Plumbarius
field of ancient Rome.
250 In Latin, it means 'lead'. Plumbum
A specially designed system of waste piping
embodying the horizontal wet venting of one or more
Combination Waste and
251 sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and
Vent system
vent pipe adequately sized to provide free movement of
air above the flow line of the drain.
Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged
252 Sanitary Sewer Main
directly to the nearest ___.
Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water,
253 water-carried waste into a drainage Fixture
system with which they are connected.
Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located
254 2 1/2"
at each floor.
255 A vent pipe connected to a vent stack. Circuit Vent

256 A vent pipe connected to a stack vent. Loop Vent

257 Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure. Barometer

Best type of fire detection that can detect fire during
258 Ionization
the incipient stage.
A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used
259 Bibbcock
as a draw-off tap.
Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a
260 Top Dip to Crown Weir
trap.
261 A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. Double Bend
Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower
262 2"
stall.
Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal
263 3
urinal.
Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each
264 3m
section of plumbing for water test.
How many days, at least, shall be given before any
265 plumbing work inspection is done after written notice for 3 days
inspection.
Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in
266 the system or pipes for a water test without any leaks to satisfy 15 minutes
said testing.
Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings
267 8%
safe for humans.
Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes
268 to the top of sewer or drain pipe if laid in the same trench on 300 mm
top of the other.
Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating
269 equipment, water heater, conditioning tanks, and similar 300 mm
equipment requiring union fittings.
270 Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals. 4 ft.

271 Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees. 60

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Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for
272 305 mm
pipes 51mm or less in diameter.
Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for
273 450 mm
pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia.
Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any
274 6.10 mts.
access door, crawl space, or crawl hole.
275 Maximum length of a tailpiece. 600 mm

276 Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting. 4.60 mts.
Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the
277 15 cms.
roof
Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above
278 300 mm
any other vertical surface.
Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any
279 0.90 mtr.
openable window or opening.
Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck
280 2.10 mts.
where it is protruded.
Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a
281 roofdeck used for other purposes aside from protection from 3.00 mts.
weather.
Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack
282 10
requiring a parallel ventstack.
An automatic device used for converting high, fluctuating
283 Pressure Regulating Valve
inlet water pressure to a lower constant pressure.
The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits
284 Softening
in water.
285 Women's urinal fixture. Washdown
A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to
286 clogging, noisy, and use a simple washout action through a Washdown
small irregular passageway.
This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet
287 except that it has a smaller trap passageway and smaller water Reverse Trap
surface area, moderately noisy.
A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient.
288 Strong jet into up leg forces contents out. Use only with flush Blowout
valve, requires higher pressure.
Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is
289 directed through the rim. It scours bowl, folds over into jet; Siphon Vortex
siphon.
A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet.
290 Siphon Jet
Water enters through the rim and through the down leg.
A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the
291 flushing water directed to the rim to create circular motion or Siphon Vortex
vortex which scours the bowl.
A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through
292 the rim and a siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the Siphon Jet
contents of the bowl through the trapway.
A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a
293 Reverse Trap
smaller water surface and trapway.
This type of water closet is prohibited by some health
294 Washdown
codes
The concussion and banging noise that results when a
295 volume of water moving in a pipe suddenly stops or loses Water Hammer
momentum.
A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate
296 Gate Valve
across the passage.
A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an
297 Globe Valve
internal wall.
Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or
298 Effluent
sewage treatment plant.
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299 The centerline of pipe. Spring Line

300 The interior top surface of a pipe. Crown

301 The interior bottom surface of a pipe. Invert

302 Color code for pipes containing acid. black

One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du
303 pont trade name for the white, soft, waxy, and non-adhesive Teflon
polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.
a. Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5
meters in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
b. no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be
304 used underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above all true
ground.
c. 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for
water supply.
a. number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage
pipe.
b. brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a
305 all true
reducer or adapter.
c. 60 branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a
true vertical position.
Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes
306 House Drain
referred to as.
Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory
307 Ball Valve
faucets or at shower valves works by the principle of a ___.
308 Treats hard water. Zeolite
What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base
309 Wye and 1/8 Bend
of a soil stack?
The first section of water supply piping in a building after the
310 Water distributing pipe
water meter.
311 A bathroom containing a water closet, a lavatory, and a bathtub. Full bath
A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a
circular disk that fits against the valve seat. The plane of movement
312 of the disk is parallel to the normal direction of flow of water, which Globe valve
is turned through a tortuous passage to direct the flow normal to the
face of the disk.
A receptacle attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in
313 which water or wastes may be collected or obtained for ultimate fixture
into the plumbing system.
Any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which
314 Battery of fixtures
discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch.
315 The abbreviation DWV stands for ______. Drainage, waste and vent
A p-shaped trap commonly used on most plumbing fixtures
316 Gooseneck
except for fixture have integral trap.
317 An outhouse or structure used for the deposition of excrement. Privy
A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or
318 Riser
more to convey water to fixture branches or group of fixtures.
A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent
319 Stack
piping.
The water supply pipe provided by the water utility company
320 Water main
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A loosely lined excavation in the ground which receives the
321 discharge of a septic tank and designed to permit the effluent from cesspool
the septic tank to seep through the bottom and sides of the pit.
The art and science of installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures
322 and other apparatus for bringing in water supply and removing water plumbing
and waterborne waste.
That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of
the building drain and conveys its discharge to the public sewer,
323 Building sewer
private sewer, individual sewage disposal system or other appropriate
point of disposal.
A valve in which the flow of liquid is controlled by a rotating
324 drilled ball that fits tightly against a resilient (flexible) seat in the Ball valve
valve body.
A vertical length of soil or waste stack at least 8 feet in height (a
325 storey high), within which the horizontal branches from one storey or Branch interval
floor of the building or structure are connected to the stack.
A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the
floor and below the horizontal connection to an adjacent vent stack
326 Yoke vent
at a point above the floor and higher than the highest spill level of
fixtures for preventing pressure changes in the stack.
A kind of return bend of small-sized faucet, one end of which is
about one foot long and the other end is about three inches. It is
327 commonly used as a faucet for pantry sink and drinking fountain. Also gooseneck
the lead connection between the service pipe and the water main.
Also a p-trap.
A watertight receptacle which the discharge of sanitary plumbing
system or part thereof, designed and constructed to retain solids,
328 digest organic matter through a period of detention and to allow the Septic tank
liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a system
of open jointed subsurface piping or seepage pit.
A common measure of the probable discharge into the drainage
system by various types of plumbing fixtures on the basis of one unit
329 Drainage fixture unit
of this being equal to a discarge rate of 7.5 gallons per minute or
one cubic foot of water per minute.
The installation of parts of the plumbing system which can be
completed prior to installation of fixtures or finishing. This includes
330 Roughing-in
drainage, water supply and vent piping and necessary fixture
supports.
A fitting or device designed and constructed to provide, when
properly vented, a liquid seal which prevents backflow and passage
331 Trap
of foul air and gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage
or wastewater through it.
A suction created by the flow of liquids in pipe, a pressure less
332 Backpressure
than the atmospheric pressure.
A vertical pipe which conveys only wastewater or liquid waste
333 Waste stack
free of fecal matter.
A pipe which conveys potable water from the building supply
334 Water distributing pipe
pipe to the plumbing fixtures and other outlets.
Any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or
335 fixtures having similar function, with or without the discharges from Soil pipe
other fixtures to the building drain or building sewer
In a building consists of the water service pipe, water supply
336 line, water distributing pipes and the essential branch pipes, valves Water supply system
and all other appurtenances for the supply of potable water.
337 A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent BRANCH VENT

A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture
338 CIRCUIT VENT
connection of a horizontal branch to the vent stack
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A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both
339
fixtures COMMON VENT
340 A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture

341 A vertical vent that is the continuation of the drain to which the vents connect CONTINOUS VENT

A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up of
342 DRY VENT
waste from a drainage pipe
343 See common vent DUAL VENT

344 A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps GROUP VENT

A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c connects with the vent system above the
345 INDIVIDUAL VENT
fixture served or terminates in the open air
346 A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack
LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture drain with the stack vent of the
347
originating waste or soil stack
Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed from
348 LOCAL VENT
a room fixture
349 The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected MAIN VENT

A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air between the drainage and
350 RELIEF VENT
vent systems where the drainage systems might otherwise be air bound

351 An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two traps UNIT VENT

The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to
352 STACK VENT
the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof

353 A vent which also serves as a drain WET VENT

A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of
354 YOKE VENT
preventing pressure changes in the stack
Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a
355 BACKFLOW
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
356 BACK SIPHONAGE
negative pressure
Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a
357 BATTERY OF FIXTURE
common horizontal waste or soil branch

358 A flange that is not drilled BLANK FLANGE

359 A flange that closes the end of a pipe line used to discharge water BLIND FLANGE

360 Is plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials CAULKING

361 A short internally threaded section of pipe, used to join two pipes of conduits COUPLING

362 Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned UNION

363 A short length of pipe with threads at each end; used to join couplings or fittings NIPPLE

Is the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no connections are
364 DEAD END
made on the extended portion
365 The length along the center of the pipe and fitting DEVELOPED LENGTH

Includes all piping within public or private which conveys sewage, rain water or often
366 liquid waste to a legal point of disposal but does not include the main of a public sewer DRAINAGE SYSTEM
system or private or or public sewerage treatment

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367 Is a pipe connecting several fixtures FIXTURE BRANCH

Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water closets and
368 FLOOD LEVEL
and similar fixture
A metallic sleeve, join to an opening of pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be
369 FERRULE
removed for the purpose of cleaning

370 Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical INVERT

Includes water supply and distribution pipe; plumbing fixture and traps, soil waste and
371 PLUMBING SYSTEM
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
372 ROUGH IN
installation of fixtures
A wye connections used on fire lines so that two lines of hose maybe connected to the
373 SIAMESE CONNECTIONS
hydrant or to the same nozzle

Is any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closets of fixture having similar function
374 SOIL PIPE
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
375 TRAP SEAL
weir and the top of the dip of the trap

Install to be able to meet the water requirements during peak demands from a low
376 WATER RESERVOIR
yielding water well
SHOCK RELIEF AND
377 The device being used to eliminate the noise cause by water hammer
EXPANSION CHAMBER

378 The location of water well to nearest septic vault 50 FEET OR MORE

379 Slope of house sewer connected from the building to the main sewer 2 PERCENT

380 A passage under a road, embankment or canal which allow for the flow of water CULVERT

381 The third kind of water after the storm water and area water BLACK WATER

382 The type of bathtub oher than sunken, square, free standing RECESSED

383 Color coding of high pressure steam WHITE

384 Color coding for fuel oil division BLACK

The water column that seals the escape of unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage
385 TRAP OR WATER SEAL
system

386 Service drop conductor clearance over the roof 2.50 M

387 A valve which in the water flow is shut off by a flat disk that is screwed down onto its seat COMPRESSION VALVE

388 An underground tank reservoir to store water CISTERN

389 Another classification of storm drain, besides from inside drain and outside drain OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN

Tap used in high pressure water system with an interval valve to control the flow of
390 PRESSURE COCK
water
A valve which maintains uniform pressure on its outlet side regardless of its pressure
391 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE
fluctuations on the inlet side above the pressure level
A pipe fitting within the interconnection of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling of
392 UNION PATENT
the connection when needed
A device that discharge a predetermined volume of water to fixture for flushing
393 FLUSHOMETER
purposes and is activated by direct water pressure
394 Another name for corporation cock CORPORATION STOP

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A U-shaped pipe filled with water and located beneath the plumbing fixtures to form a
395 AIR TRAP
seal against the passages of gases and odors
A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe through which septic
396 ABSORPTION TRENCH
tank effluent may flow covered with earth
397 The luminous flux density incident on a surface ILLUMINATION

An underground structure for drainage into which water from the roof or floor will drain
398 CATCH BASIN
through sewer
399 A type of fitting for yoke bent WYE FITTING

400 Minimum discharge pipe and fitting for bath tub 1 1/2"

401 Minimum size of building sewer; it should not be less than the building drain 150mm DIAMETER

402 BATH FOOT 1 1/2"

403 BATH SHOWER STALL 2"

404 BATH SITZ 1 1/2"

405 BATH TUB 1 1/2"

406 BIDETS 1 1/2"

407 COMBINATION FIXTURE 1 1/2"

408 DRINKING FOUNTAIN 1 1/4"

409 FLOOR DRAIN 2"

410 FOUNTAIN CUPSIDERS 1 1/4"

411 LAUNDRY TRAYS 1 1/2"

412 SINKS (DISHWASHER) 1 1/2"

413 SINKS (HOTEL OR PUBLIC) 2'

414 SINKS (KITCHEN OR RESIDENCE) 1 1/2"

415 SINKS (SMALL PANTRY OR BAR) 1 1/4"

416 SLOP SINKS (ORDINARY) 2"

417 SLOP SINKS (WITH COMBINE TRAP) 3"

418 URINAL (PEDESTAL) 3"

419 URINALS (LIP) 1 1/2"

420 URINALS (STALL) 2"

421 URINALS (THROUGH) 2"

422 WASH BASIN (LAVATORIES) 1 1/4"

423 WATER CLOSETS 3"

Quiet, extermely sanitary. Like the siphon jet but having the flushing water directed
424 SIPHON-VORTEX
through the rim to create a vortex that scours the bowl

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Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl into which the flushing water enters through the
425 rim and siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the SIPHON-JET
trapway
Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet except that trap passageway and water surface
426 REVERSE TRAP
area are smaller

Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying
427 WASH DOWN
through small irregular passageway, prohibited by some health codes

428 Noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into leg forces contents out BLOW OUT

A basin like fixture design to be struddled for bathing the genitals and posterior parts of
429 BIDET
the body
430 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2, 2 1/2", 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12" GI PIPE SIZES

431 No building supply pipe shall be less than WHAT size in diameter 19.05mm or 3/4"

432 Minimum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor 46 cm.

433 Maximum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor 122cm

434 Minimum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line 61 cm.

435 Maximum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line 122 cm

436 Considered extension of bulding drain outside the building wall 5 FEET

437 Fitting for base or soil stack and building drain 1/4" BEND ?

438 Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15m 51mm or 2"

439 Wet standpipe for riser more than 15m 64mm or 2 1/2"

440 Dry standpipe for a riser below 23m 4"

441 Dry standpipe for a riser more than 23m 6"

442 Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school RATIO OF 1:25

443 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school RATIO OF 1:30

444 Ratio of urinals for elementary schools RATIO OF 1:75

445 Ratio of water closets for female population for principal worship places RATIO OF 1:75

446 Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants RATIO OF 1:5

447 Minimum number of water closet required for female office and public buildings 4 CLOSETS

448 Minimum head of water required in section of plumbing for water test 3 HEADS

449 It should not be used for steam GALVANIZED PIPING

450 High Pressure WHITE

451 Exhaust Fan BUFF

452 Fresh Water, low pressure BLUE

453 Fresh Water, high pressure BLUE

454 Salt water piping GREEN

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455 Oil Delivery BRASS OR BRONZE

456 Oil Discharge YELLOW

457 PNEUMATIC DIVISION GRAY

458 GAS DIVISION BLACK

459 FUEL OIL DIVISION BLACK

460 REFRIGERATING DIVISION BLACK

A full open type valve is used in several locations in a water distribution system, which of
461 ON EVERY HOSE BIBB
the following does NOT require it?

A fireline system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service inlet
462 DRY STANDPIPE
and outlet connection installed exclusively for the use of Fire Service

463 Term used to main water pipe delivering portable water to a building WATER SERVICE PIPE

Which poor design in the plumbing system causes water supply drop when the fixture is INSUFFICIENCY IN THE SIZE
464
simultaneously opened? OF THE WATER SERVICE AND
DISTRIBUTION PIPE
465 KITCHEN SINK TRAP SIZE 1 "

466 LAVATORY TRAP OR BRANCH SIZE 1 "

467 OUTLET OF DRY STANDPIPE 64mm or 2 "

468 OUTLET OF WET STANDPIPE for riser of more than 15 mts 64mm or 2 "

Not needed in sizing the vent pipe for individual branch and circuit vent based on the
469 SLOPE OF THE DRAIN PIPE
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
470 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 beautiful
471 BALL VALVE
and maintenance free

Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual
472 132 LITERS PER MINUTE
pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq.mts
A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an
473 ELBOW REDUCER
angle
474 General term used to described the fitting in the drawing FLUSH VALVE FITTINGS

2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND

475 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
476 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
477 REVERSE OSMOSIS
dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained

478 Fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point FIXED TEMPERATURE

479 solders or metals that expand when exposed to heat to detect a fire, 135deg-197deg F HEAT DETECTOR

480 GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding three inches COUPLING

A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution
481 PRESSURE REGULATOR
system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi

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A poor venting system caused by a slow draining of water from a fixture down a WRONG CHOICE OF VENT
482
plumbing system TYPE

A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi
483 SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
where
water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return
484 jet,jack,reciprocating
pipe
485 Which is not a standard size of GI pipe for water supply? 2 1/2", 3",4",5" 5"

Device in control valve which work by discharging instantaneous volume of water at URINAL FLASH VALVE
486
higher pressure ASSEMBLY
Term used for pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length install in any stack or
487 TAIL PIECE or DEAD END
branch of a plumbing rough in for the purpose of future trap

488 A full open valve located in a supply pipe to every water heater CHECK VALVE

Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm
AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE
489 type or straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote
PILLAR SYSTEM
control, push push button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control

490 Exception of fixture to be connected into a single trap THREE FIXTURES

491 The presence of Fire Service Connection DRY STANDPIPE

Pipes and fittings which can exclusively be used for cold water lines for potable main
POLTYBUTELENE PIPE AND
492 distribution water service, sprinkler and irrigation system. It could be ", ", 1", 1 ", 1
FITTINGS AND FITTINGS
" and 2"

493 Orange or brown in color with sizes of 4" and 3 meter in lengths of pipes UPVC DWV SANITARY

494 and fittings, ASTM 2729 standards PIPES AND FITTINGS

495 Least popular and not recommended use as potable water distribution pipe ASBESTOS PIPE

496 SINGLE LEVER BATH FAUCET WITH HAND SHOWER-TELEPHONE SHOWER Shower set for bath (drawing)

497 Pipe not used as water service pipe FIBER CEMENT PIPE

498 A cut off valve installed in the service piping system GATE VALVE

499 Minimum size of wet standpipe for a riser more than 15 meters from the source 64mm or 2 1/2"

500 Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet from the floor line 61 cms

501 Device used to prevent water hammering AIR CHAMBER

VENT SIZE IS AT LEAST 1/2

502 Rule of thumb in sizing an individual vent
THE DRAIN IT SERVES BUT
NOT LESS THAN THE
503 It ventilates a house drainage system and prevent siphonage and back pressure VENT PIPE

504 It is the size of supply valve tank type for water closet 3/8"

The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent
505 6 FEET
inlet at the trap
2x2" WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2
506 Combination fitting between the vertical waste branch and the horizontal waste branch
X 1/8 BEND

507 A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in straight connection, both are threaded inside COUPLING REDUCER

A vent use in battery of plumbing fixture where the vent is installed in front of the last
508 CIRCUIT VENT
fixture of the battery
A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the
509 JET
surface
A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod toactivate a
510 RECIPROCATING
submerge piston
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A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a
511 CENTRIFUGAL
shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump.

512 Minimum height of Fire Service station from the grade 46 mm

A female GI pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water
513 BELL REDUCER
distribution
514 PE POLYETHELENE PIPE

General term for hot or cold water pipes containing portable water supplying different
515 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPES
plumbing fixture
516 Standard size of wet standpipe outlet for each floor 38 mm (1 1/2")

517 A type of pipe fitting for yoke vent WYE FITTING

The minimum horizontal clearance of vent branch immediately above the flood level rim
518 6"
of the fixture
519 The minimum size or trap of a bidet 1 1/2"

520 Supply valve tank type for water closet 3/8"

A threaded fitting to join two threaded fittings as closed as possible but not exceeding 3
521 COUPLING
inches
AT EVERY BRANCH INTERVAL
522 Location that does not require installation of clean out
OFA SOIL STACK

523 Interconnection of the same fixture in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent BATTERY OF FIXTURE

524 A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture COMMON VENT

525 A parameter in sizing the drainage pipe NUMBER OF FIXTURE

Conveys a discharge of solid and liquid wastes closets with or without the discharged
526 SOIL PIPE
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
527 102 mm (4")
the Fire service Connection
In water distributon system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe
528 apply only if the main fixture is supply continously with the flow rate and minimum UPFEED OR DIRECT METHOD
required working pressure
System of building which includes the water supply distribution pipes the fixture and
529 fixture traps, the soil waste and the vent pipes, the house drain and the house sewer, the PLUMBING SYSTEM
storm water drainage with their devices

530 Minimum size of wet standpipe for riser of more than 15 mts from source 64 mm (2 1/2")

531 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting 6"

532 Common term for a two way service connections SIAMESE CONNECTIONS

533 Single level valve used in kichen sink, lavatory faucets or at shower valve BALL

534 A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch pipe NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS

1/4", WYE and 1/8" BEND,

535 Fitting installed at the base of the soil stack and a building drain
LONG SWEEP, 1/8" and 1/8"
COMBINATION
536 Guide for initial estimate of Ton of refrigeration 12 TO 14 SQ.MTR/TR

537 A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4" or 6' casing to deliver JET PUMP WITH INJECTOR

538 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height JACK

539 Passing on it can treat hardwater ZEOLITE

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A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi
540 where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
return pipe
A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a
541 RECIPROCATING
submerge piston
A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the
542 JET
surface

A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a
543 shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump. The motor is placed at CENTRIFUGAL
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
544 JACK
ft. total develop height

A system of devices, usually installed below ground level, to scatter or spray water
545 Lawn Sprinkler System
droplets over a lawn, golf course, or the like.

546 Minimum width of a septic tank. 90 cms.

547 Minimum length of a septic tank. 1.50 mts.

548 Minimum liquid depth for a septic tank. 60 cms.

549 Maximum liquid depth for septic tank. 1.80 mts.

550 Minimum capacity, in cubic meters, of the secondary compartment of a septic tank. 1 cum.

551 Minimum dimension of a manhole access to a septic tank. 508 mm.

Minimum length of the secondary compartment of a septic tank with a capacity of more
552 1.50 mts.
than 6 cubic meters.

553 Wooden septic tanks are allowed, true or false. FALSE

554 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a septic tank. 15.20 mts.

555 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a seepage pit or cesspool. 45.70 mts.

556 Minimum distance of a water supply well from a disposal field. 30.50 mts.

557 Minimum Gauge of galvanized sheet used for downspouts. 26

558 Minimum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 51 mm.

559 Maximum height of a water seal for each fixture trap. 102 mm.

560 Maximum length of the tailpiece from any fixture. 60 cms.

561 Minimum extension of the VSTR above the roof. 15 cms.

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Minimum extension of the VSTR above an openable window, door opening, air intake, or
562 0.90 mtr.
vent shaft.

563 Minimum trap diameter for a bathtub 38 mm. (11/2")

564 Minimum trap diameter for a shower stall. 51 mm. (2")

565 Required number of water closets for females for an auditorium serving 16-35. 3

566 Required number of water closets for males for an auditorium serving 16-35. 2

567 Required number of urinals for an auditorium serving 10-50. 1

568 Required number of water closets for females for a theater serving 51-100. 4

569 Classifications of copper pipes. Rigid and Flexible

570 A rough or sharp edge left on metal by a cutting tool. Burr

571 Collection line of a plumbing system is sometimes referred to as. House Drain

572 Type of plastic pipe other than polyvinyl chloride and polybutylene. Polyethylene

573 A vent with a function to provide circulation if air between drainage and vent system. Relief Vent

574 Flange used on a pipe to cover a hole or opening in a floor or wall which the pipe pass. Escutcheon

575 A valve used in a flush tank controlling the flushing of fixture. Flush Valve

576 Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution. Sewage

577 Component of fire extinguisher. Carbon Monoxide

578 Conveys storm water and terminates into a natural drainage such as lakes or rivers. Strom Sewer

579 Standard size of a wet standpipe outlet for each floor. 1 1/2" (38mm)

580 A type of pipe fitting for a Yoke Vent. 1/8 Bend

581 Minimum size of trap or branch for a bidet. 1 1/2"

582 Minimum fixture supply pipe diameter for tank type water closet. 3/8"

583 True or false, 1 3/4" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. TRUE

584 True or false, 3" diameter is 'not' a commercial size of G.I. Pipe for water supply. FALSE

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Term applied to the interconnection of the same fixtures in one soil or waste branch with
585 Battery of Fixtures
one branch vent.

586 A single vent that ventilates multiple traps in the case of a back to back vent. Common Vent

Minimum size of a standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 meters or less
587 4" (102mm)
from the fire service connection.

588 Minimum size of a wet standpipe for a riser of more than 15 meters from the source. 4" (102mm)

Single lever valves used in kitchen sink and lavatory faucets or at shower valves works
589 Ball Valve
by the principle of a ___.

590 Treats hard water. Zeolite

591 Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting. 6" (150mm)

592 It refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field of ancient Rome. Plumbarius

593 In Latin, it means 'lead'. Plumbum

A specially designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one
594 Combination Waste
or more sinks or floor drains by means of a common waste and vent pipe adequately

595 sized to provide free movement of air above the flow line of the drain. and Vent system

596 Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces. Air curtain

597 Vertical flow of air used to separate different functions of spaces. Air curtain

598 Sanitary sewage from buildings shall be discharged directly to the nearest ___. Sanitary Sewer Main

Receptacles intended to receive and discharge water, water-carried waste into a

599 Fixture
drainage system with which they are connected.

600 Standard size of an outlet for a dry standpipe located at each floor. 2 1/2" (64mm)

601 A vent pipe connected to a vent stack. Circuit Vent

602 A vent pipe connected to a stack vent. Loop Vent

603 Instrument used for measuring atmospheric pressure. Barometer

604 Bets type of fire detection that can detect fire during the incipient stage. Ionization

605 Condensing unit is a part of a ___. Refrigeration

606 A faucet fitted with a nozzle curving downward used as a draw-off tap. Bibbcock

607 Reference in measuring the depth of a trap seal of a trap. Top Dip to Crown Weir

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608 A pipe fitting shaped like 'S'. Double Bend

609 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a shower stall. 2"

610 Minimum size of trap and waste branch for a pedestal urinal. 3"

611 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school. (1:30)

612 Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school. (1:25)

613 Ratio of urinals for elementary school. (1:75)

614 Ratio of water closets for female population for Principal Worship Places. (1:75)

Minimum required number of water closets for female for office and public buildings
615 4
serving 55 occupants for employees.

Where there is exposure to skin contamination due to poisonous materials, what is the
616 (1:5)
ratio of lavatory to number of occupants.

617 Minimum head of water, in meters, required for each section of plumbing for water test. 3

How many days, at least, shall be given before any plumbing work inspection is done
618 3
after written notice for inspection.

Minimum time, in minutes, required for water to stay in the system or pipes for a water
619 15 minutes
test without any leaks to satisfy said testing.

Atmospheric Vacuum
620 Consist of a body, a checking member, and an atmospheric opening.
Breaker

621 Minimum lead content in percent for pipes and fittings safe for humans. 8%

Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of water pipes to the top of sewer or drain
622 300 mm
pipe if laid in the same trench on top of the other.

Minimum distance of water pipings from any regulating equipment, water heater,
623 300 mm
conditioning tanks, and similar equipment requiring union fittings.

624 Maximum spacing of pipe supports at intervals. 4'

625 Equivalent of 1/6 bend in degrees. 60

True or false, 60 branches or offsets may be used only when installed in a true vertical
626 TRUE
position.

Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain less than 1.5 meters in length unless
627 TRUE
such line is serving sinks or urinals, true or false.

628 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes 51mm or less in diameter. 0.305 mtr. / 305 mm

629 Minimum clearance in front of any cleanout in meters for pipes larger than 51 mm. Dia. 0.45 mtr. / 450 mm

Maximum distance of any underfloor cleanout from any access door, crawl space, or
630 6.10 mts.
crawl hole.
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631 Maximum length of a tailpiece. 600 mm

632 Minimum length of any branch requiring separate venting. 4.60 mts.

True or false, no galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used
633 TRUE
underground and shall be kept at least 15 cms above ground.

634 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above the roof. 150 mm / 15 cms.

635 Minimum extension of a vent stack through roof above any other vertical surface. 300 mm

636 Minimum vertical distance of VSTR from above of any openable window or opening. 0.90 mtr.

637 Minimum vertical extension of VSTR from any roofdeck where it is protruded. 2.10 mts.

Minimum horizontal distance of any VSTR from a roofdeck used for other purposes aside
638 3.00 mts.
from protection from weather.

639 Minimum number of stories served by a waste stack requiring a parallel ventstack. 10

640 The process of removing calcium and magnesium deposits in water. Softening

641 True or false, number of fixture unit is one parameter in sizing a drainage pipe. TRUE

Water distribution system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe
Upfeed System / Direct
642 applied only if the highest fixture is supplied continuously with the flow rate and minimum
Method
required working pressure.

643 What combination of pipe fittings is installed at the base of a soil stack? Wye and 1/8 Bend

What is the rating index of an air-conditioning/refrigeration system which rates the unit for Energy Efficiency Rating
644
the number of BTU's of heat removed per watt of electrical input energy? (EER)

645 Women's urinal fixture. Washdown

True or false, brass and cast iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a reducer or
646 TRUE
adapter.

A type of water closet that is least efficient, subject to clogging, noisy, and use a simple
647 Washdown (WD)
washout action through a small irregular passageway.

This type of water closet is similar to that of the siphon-jet except that it has a smaller
648 Reverse Trap (RT)
trap passageway and smaller water surface area, moderately noisy.

A type of water closet that is noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into up leg forces
649 Blowout (BO)
contents out. Use only with flush valve, requires higher pressure.

Water closet that is quiet, extremely sanitary, water is directed through the rim. It scours
650 Siphon Vortex (SV)
bowl, folds over into jet; siphon.

A water closet that is sanitary, efficient, and very quiet. Water enters through the rim and
651 Siphon Jet (SJ)
through the down leg.

A toilet bowl similar to the siphon-jet, but having the flushing water directed to the rim to
652 Siphon Vortex (SV)
create circular motion or vortex which scours the bowl.
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A toilet bowl in which the flushing water enters through the rim and a siphonic action
653 Siphon Jet (SJ)
initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway.

A water closet similar to that of the siphon jet but with a smaller water surface and
654 Reverse Trap (RT)
trapway.

655 This type of water closet is prohibited by some health codes. Washdown (WD)

The concussion and banging noise that results when a volume of water moving in a pipe
656 Water Hammer
suddenly stops or loses momentum.

657 The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the pipe and pipe fittings. Developed Length

658 A shutoff valve closed by lowering a wedge-shaped gate across the passage. Gate Valve

659 A valve closed by a disk seating on an opening in an internal wall. Globe Valve

660 Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant. Effluent

661 The centerline of pipe. Spring Line

662 The interior top surface of a pipe. Crown

663 The interior bottom surface of a pipe. Invert

664 Color code for pipes containing acid. Black

This shows the vertical relationships of all panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, and
665 major components are shown up to, but not including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical Riser Diagram
version of a vertical section taken through the building.

One of the earlier plastic to be developed in 1938, a du pont trade name for the white,
666 Teflon
soft, waxy, and non-adhesive polymer of tetrafluoroethylene.

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