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4635077983national master plumbers association of the philippinesNAMPAP0
4635077984shut off valvea gate valve normally used to shut off flow of water from supply pipe1
4635077985key cocka faucet normally turned 90 degrees to open or close2
4635077986indirect systemoverhead tank water distribution system is a _____ system3
4635077987jack pumppump normally used for farm purposes4
4635077988centrifugal rotarypumps with turbines5
4635077989building design occupants heating capacitythings to consider when sizing the hot water tank6
46350779904"?minimum house drain diameter7
4635077991.5pipe sleeves must be ___ x the size of a pipe they protect8
4635077992leadcleanout plugs must be made of9
46350779932minimum " for underground drainage pipe10
4635077994100temperature needed to be considered hot water ___ C11
4635077995bedpen washeraka clinical sink12
46350779962minimum water service connections for hospital13
4635077997backflow prevention devicesillcocks require a ____14
4635077998private water sourcea well is considered mostly as a ____15
46350779996maximum distance in ft a 2 in trap from its vent16
4635078000.02maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead pipe joints17
46350780018maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead18
463507800212minimum ' clearance infront of a cleanout19
463507800310minimum ' clearance from a terminal and a window opening in a building20
46350780046maximum pipe side diameter not needing an effing manhole21
46350780051"recommended size of MWSS for service pipe in 2 storey residential22
46350780063/4minimum water supply size for flush valve urinal23
46350780071minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for flushometer valve water closet24
46350780081/2minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for water closet without flushometer valve25
4635078009potabilityfirst steps in selecting water source26
4635078010residenceclass 1 type occupancy water supply27
4635078011restricted useclass 2 type occupancy water supply28
4635078012unrestricted useclass 3 type occupancy water supply29
4635078013permanent temporarywhat makes up total hardness30
4635078014greensand filtraitontreatment of wells for acidity31
4635078015marblestone filtrationtreatment for waste water32
4635078016whitesand filtrationtreatment for swimming pool treatment33
4635078017algaecause of objectionable tastes and odor of water34
4635078018service pipepipe from the street water main to the building served35
4635078019GV WM CVorder of valves for water connection36
4635078020building supply pipepipe carrying potable water from the water meter to a building or other point of use or distribution37
4635078021fixture supplywater supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch38
4635078022unit ventvent installed so that one vent pipe serves two traps39
4635078023circuit venta group vent which starts infront of the extreme fixture connection on a horizontal branch and connects to the vent stack40
4635078024looped ventvent used for islands and lavatories away from the wall and vent branch41
4635078025pump circuit systemsystem used to produce a more efficient circulation of hot water to the upper floor levels of a multi storey building circulation of hot water by means of mechanical device42
4635078026zdownfeed & gravity return systemsystem of where hot water rises on the the highest point of the plumbing system and travels to the fixture via gravity43
4635078027relief ventA vent to relieve the pressure ahead of moving effluent in a horizontal fixture branch.44
4635078028yoke ventA pipe CONNECTING UPWARD from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack45
46350780295yoke vent is required for every ___ floors46
4635078030.6house sewer is part of the plumbing system which extends ____ m from the foundation of the wall of the building47
4635078031invertlowest part of the inside face of any pipe48
4635078032crownhighest part of the inside face of any pipe49
4635078033spring linethe midpoint level of a pipe50
4635078034clevicepipe hanger for pipes with pressure shape: ---o---51
4635078035bending pintool used for straightening or bending lead pipe52
4635078036tailpiecepipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to a trap53
4635078037slip jointadjustable tubing connection consisting of a compression nut, friction ring, and compression washer54
4635078038building subdrainthat portion of an underground system, which cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer55
4635078039subsoil drainan underground drainpipe that receives only sub-surface or seepage water and convey it to a sump for disposal by gravity flow or by lift pump56
463507804015cleanout is required every ____m run of pipes57
4635078041upper terminaleach horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided a cleanout at its ____58
46350780421.5pipe runs that don't need a cleanout59
4635078043135additional cleanout is to be provided for every line of pipe exceed ____ in angle60
4635078044aftercleanouts shall be provided ____ interceptors61
4635078045305clearance needed in front of a 51mm or less cleanout62
4635078046450clearance needed in front of a >51mm cleanout63
4635078047750clearance of underfloor cleanout to the nearest well64
4635078048450clearance of an underfloor cleanout to the upper slab65
4635078049countersunktype of cleanout installed where raised heads may cause hazard to uisers or vehicles66
46350780509.79 kpadifference in pressure per meter of elevation67
46350780516.895______ kpa = 1 psi68
4635078052french draina covering for trench normally used for provincial cities using the curb and gutter69
4635078053200minimum mm for gutter70
46350780541:3ratio of allowable offsets71
46350780552"minimum depth of floor drain outlet to crown of drain pipe72
46350780563maximum number of water closets for one horizontal 3" soil pipe73
46350780574maximum number of water closets for one vertical 3" soil pipe74
4635078058largest building sewerminimum aggregate cross sectional area of all venting pipes75
4635078059152minimum mm of vent vertical rise from flood level rim of fixtures76
4635078060union77
4635078061uniondesigned to allow quick and convenient disconnection of pipes for maintenance or fixture replacement78
4635078062neoprene rubber compression gasketused on CIPs using a compression joint79
4635078063o-ringused on CIPs with hubless joint80
4635078064threaded jointsjoinery used for galvanized iron, steel, and plastic pipes81
4635078065male threadspipe joint material should be applied on82
4635078066soldering nipple or caulking ferrulejoints between lead pip and cast iron or wrought iron shall be of ____83
4635078067standard flare2 types of compression fittings84
4635078068cement mortar jointjoinery used in concrete pipes85
4635078069burned lead jointused for lead jointery86
4635078070neoprene rubber rings + coupling of same materialused in asbestos cement sewer pipe joint87
4635078071flange jointjoint consisting of 2 companion flanges bolted together and made leak proof by means of a gasket88
4635078072heat fusion jointjoint used on thermoplastic pipes where both pieces are simultaneously heat and pressed together89
4635078073flange jointlNl90
4635078074weld--xNx--91
4635078075screw-N-92
4635078076soldered-oNo-93
46350780776"diameter of pipe conveying main to house supply94
4635078078lead cadmium arseniccommon harmful substances normally contained in pipe material95
4635078079polyethylene pipe96
4635078080galvanized steel or irontraditional piping material97
4635078081lead cadmium arsenicmost probable contaminants infused in piping material`98
4635078082galvanized steel or ironmaterial used in traditional piping99
4635078083type Kthickest usable copper pipe diameter size for drainage; normally used for deep underground burial such as under sidewalks and streets, with a suitable corrosion protection coating or continuous polyethylene sleeve as required by code.100
4635078084Polybutylenea flexible non-metallic material that can be used in hot and cold drinking piping lines101
4635078085PVCusually white in default color and is used only for carrying cold water102
4635078086ABSblack in default and mainly used for DWV. can be connected to metal pipes103
4635078087Polyethylene cross linkPEX104
4635078088ABSacrylonitrite butadiene styrene105
4635078089CPVCyellow in default color, hot and cold water. but can't be burried. cheap but lacks long term durability106
4635078090PVCbecomes brittle when exposed outside or to too much heat107
4635078091HDPEnormally used for drainage which can withstand high temperatures and pressure108
4635078092MDPEPE that can withstand higher internal pressure due to its flexibility. normally used for long distance water drinking piping109
4635078093LDPEapplied to instances where operating pressures are low, low cost, and high degree of flexibility110
4635078094underwriters laboratoryinternational Non-profit organization that provides guidelines and certification for physical security111
4635078095PNSPhilippine National Standards112
4635078096teflon tapeused on threaded piping materials113
4635078097Type L & Mcopper type used in residential and commercial water supply and pressure applications114
4635078098type DWVcopper type normally used for unpressurized applications115
4635078099Mcopper type with red stripe116
4635078100Lcopper type with blue stripe117
4635078101Kcopper type with green stripe118
4635078102DWVcopper type with yellow stripe119
4635078103PolypropylenePPR120
4635078104heat fusionPPR is joined by ______121
4635078105durham systemsystem of soil or waste system with threaded and recessed drainage fittings122
4635078106Browne and Sharpeaka bell and spigot system123
4635078107800water is denser than air by _____124
46350781081.5minimum water service pipe diameter in "125
4635078109permitrequired when replacing existing water heater126
4635078110leadcleanout plug must be made of ____127
46350781111/4"minimum diameter of closet flange for plastic128
4635078112fill tubepart of water closet that refills the bowl with a predetermined amount of water129
4635078113float adjustment screwadjusts the ball valve level of the water closet130
4635078114overflow tubetube that leads excess water into the bowl. also the termination of the fill tube131
4635078115trip leverlifts the flapper which allows water to escape via the flush valve132
4635078116flush valveA device located at the bottom of a flush tank that is operated to flush water closets, holds the flapper in place133
4635078117trough urinal134
4635078118parking deck draindrain with countersunk deck flange 394mm in diameter with round top and ductile iron gate135
4635078119sanitary floor drain136
4635078120roof drainidentify the blue part in the picture137
4635078121open ceilingupright sprinkler systems are placed on areas with ____138
4635078122centrifugal pumpa pump using an impeller to pull water into the suction side of the pump, scoops it and pushes it out on the vertical end139
4635078123piston pumpa pump using a piston to move fluid up, Positive-displacement pump using one or more reciprocating pistons to force water from the pump chambers.140
4635078124rotary pumpuses vanes that trap the water between 2 vanes and move water from the inlet to the outlet side of the pump141
4635078125jet pumpa pump used frequently for domestic water supply. works by suction142
4635078126plumbing appliancea special device or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function143
4635078127plumbing appurtenanceserves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixture144
4635078128plumbing fixturereceptacle which water or water wastes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system145
4635078129flushometer tankair accumulator vessel to discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes146
4635078130flushometer valveto discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes acutated by direct water pressure147
4635078131air breakphysical separation from indirect waste pipe to waste receptor148
4635078132air gapunobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe to the flood level rim149
46350781332air gap being maintained from effective opening to flood rim is ___ x outlet diameter150
4635078134batterytwo or more similar adjacent with discharge into a common horizontal or soil branch151
46350781354required faucets/bibbs for 1 plumbing unit152
46350781363required floor drains for 1 plumbing unit153
4635078137.6distance of the center of one urinal to another154
4635078138.3 or .5?distance of center of one urinal to a wall155
4635078139flushclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the top portion of the counter156
4635078140self rimmingclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture is above the top portion of the counter157
4635078141under counterclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the bottom portion of the counter158
4635078142.75center to center distance of a bidet/water closet to another similar fixture159
4635078143.375center distance of a bidet to a wall160
46350781443"minimum trap seal of a floor drain161
46350781452"minimum outlet size of a floor drain162
46350781462-4%shower receptor slope range163
4635078147.6min. interior area of shower164
4635078148762minimum diameter circle of a shower compartment165
46350781491.78min clear height of a shower compartment166
46350781504.9spacing for gang shower drains167
46350781513mminimum height of water test168
46350781523m+previous 3mminimum height of water test for more than 1 section169
463507815315mminimum time for water test before inspection170
46350781545 PSI 34.5 kpaminimum air pressure of air test171
4635078155once a yearhow often does a septic tank need to be inpsected172
46350781563"a septic tank needs to be cleaned if the bottom of scum mat is within ____ from the bottom outlet173
463507815750%a septic tank needs to cleaned if scum has reduced the liquid capacity by ____174
4635078158septic tanks______ shall not be washed after being cleansed175
46350781591.2mminimum depth of septic tank176
46350781601:2proportion of leaching chamber to digesting chamber177
463507816120cmminimum vertical distance from liquid level to inside top of the septic tank178
4635078162.508minimum size of manhole for septic tank179
463507816325septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from spring, well cistern or other source of drinking water supply180
46350781641.5septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water service line181
46350781653septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water main182
4635078166innocuousindustrial waste must first be rendered ____183
46350781672all (practical) drainage slopes should be aligned at a uniform slope of ____%184
4635078168threadedcast iron soil pipes shall not be ____185
4635078169102an enlargement of a closet bend from 76mm to ____ shall not be considered as an obstruction186
4635078170embedded metal pipe sleevespipes passing through or under walls shall be protected from breakage via ___187
4635078171bitumenvoid between pipes through concrete floors or walls in the ground shall be sealed with ___188
463507817245degree from which a pipe should be clear from a building element189
4635078173.6no building sewer shall be installed under or within ____m of any building or structure190
4635078174.3no building sewer shall be placed below ____m finish ground surface191
4635078175102minimum diameter of a pipe to allow a 1% slope192
4635078176wye and 1/8 bendconnection of a horizontal drainage pipe to a vertical stack is composed of a sanitary tee or ______193
46350781772how many pipe sizes larger should the barrel of a double sanitary tee be as opposed to its branches194
4635078178RA 1738also known as the plumbing law of the philippines195
46350781796sets reuired for requirements of a permit196
46350781801 obo 2 ownerretention of plans197
46350781811 yearvalidity of permit if not commenced198
4635078182120 daysvalidity of permit if suspended or abandoned199
4635078183Virgilio Simbulanchairman of Master plumbers200
46350781841935year NAMPAP was formally organized201
4635078185>= 1.4 cu.m.unconfined space aggregate area202
4635078186backflow prevention devicerequired for pipes carrying chemicals203
46350781873minimum airgap for water distribution if affected by sidewalls is ___x the diameter of outlet204
4635078188305clearance of backflow prevention devices from the ground205
46350781891.52backflow installations above ___ shall be provided with a platform206
463507819025mmminimum airgap of an outlet207
4635078191152mmminimum elevation of atmospheric vacuum breaker to the flood rim208
46350781928%water lead content unfit for consumption209
463507819318 messscreen protector for gravity supply tanks: _____ per 25mm210
4635078194103 kpapressure deemed inadequate for water supply211
4635078195.3height difference of water supply to building drainage if crossing paths212
4635078196.3minimum horizontal distance of water supply pipe from building drain213
4635078197bitumastic or fiberglass wrappingferrous pipes shall be protected with _______214
4635078198.3minimum distance of placement of union to the serving fixture215
46350781991"minimum depth of lead for caulked joints216
46350782003.2minimum ____mm for finished joint of caulked joints217
4635078201610minimum depth in mm for sand interceptor218
4635078202local water utilities administrationLWUA219
4635078203creeknot a source of ground water220
463507820410number of sprinkler heads needed for 10x15 congregation room221
46350782051.8minimum length of digestive chamber222
4635078206.90minimum length of leaching chamber223
46350782071.2minimum width of septic tank224
4635078208610minimum mm depth of sand interceptor from invert of pipe225
46350782091.2maximum horizontal distance of grease trap inlet to outlet226
4635078210.75maximum vertical distance of grease trap inlet to outlet227
4635078211102 mm/hnormal rainfall intensity within manila228
46350782121floor drain229
46350782132lavatory230
46350782142bathtub/shower bath231
46350782152laundry tub232
46350782163slop sink233
46350782175pub urinal?234
46350782186public water closet235
46350782194private water closet236
463507822028.3_____liters per minute = 1 FU237
46350782217.5____ gallons per minute = 1 FU238
4635078222bowl gasketplaced inbetween the water closet and the closet bend239
46350782231 2bar sink private and public use240
46350782242 4bathtub private and public use241
46350782251dental unit or cuspidor242
46350782263 5hose bibb public and private use243
46350782276mobile home244
46350782282 4shower private and public use245
46350782291 2bar sink private and public uise246
463507823010flushing rim clinic247
46350782311lawn sprinkler per head248
463507823270percentage of fresh water that goes to agriculture249
46350782335000number of larg water supply system service connections250
46350782341000number of service connections for small water supply251
4635078235coagulationthe process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid252
4635078236point sourceprotected well or developed spring without distribution system253
463507823715number of households able to serve a level 1 water supply system254
46350782384-6number of households able to serve a level 2 water supply system255
4635078239communal faucet systemlevel 2 water supply system256
4635078240waterworks systemlevel 3 water supply system257
4635078241artesian wellwel confined under hydrostatic pressure258
4635078242bored wellwell constructed by manually driven augers259
4635078243deep wellwell with depth normally of 20m260
4635078244drilled wellwell constructed of percussion or rotary drills261
4635078245driven wellA well constructed by driving a pipe in the ground. The drive pipe is usually fitted with a well point and screen.262
4635078246dug wellwell normally with diameter of 1-1.5m263
4635078247shallow wellwell with a depth of not more than 20m264
46350782486.5 -8.5ph levels of potable water265
4635078249sea water animal wastecauses of chlorides in water266
4635078250reverse osmosisA desalinization process that involves forcing salt-water through a membrane permeable to water but not to salt267
4635078251reverse osmosis deionizationused to dechlorinate water268
4635078252coppercauses blue green stain on plumbing fixtures269
4635078253adjust alkalinitytreatment for copper in water270
4635078254flourideadded to water to elevate alkalinity271
4635078255hardnessinherent raw water quality due to presence of calcium and magnesium272
4635078256hardnesscauses white powdery residue on plumbing fixture273
4635078257iron and manganesepresent in water to induce yellow to black discoloration274
4635078258iron and manganesecauses bitter metallic taste275
4635078259zeoliteA substance used in water softening which exchanges sodium ions for magnesium or calcium ions in hard water. It is regenerated by passing brine through it which reverses the exchange.276
4635078260aerationbest treatment for removing taste and odors from water277
4635078261aeration granulated activated carbon filtration ozonationtreatment for taste and odors of water278
4635078262deionizationprocess wherein water passes through a cartridge where dissolved mineral salts are retained producing mineral free water279
4635078263granulated activated carbona type of neutralizing filter280
4635078264angat damsupplies 97% of water needs in metro manila281
4635078265novaliches plantplant supplying west zone of mm282
4635078266balaraplant supplying the east zone of mm283
4635078267indirect pressure distributionclassification of public water distribution using deep wells284
4635078268direct pressure distributionpublic water distribution where water undergoes the filtration plant285
4635078269air pressure systemsystem of water dist which has less initial cost but higher residual cost due to electricity consumption286
463507827010maximum floor able to reach pneumatic tank287
46350782717.5how many gallons per 1 f.u.288
463507827250-100probability of simultaneous use for 1-5 FU289
463507827325-50probability of use for 6-50 fixture units290
463507827410-25probability of simul. use for 50+ f.u.291

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