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4666961671national master plumbers association of the philippinesNAMPAP0
4666961672shut off valvea gate valve normally used to shut off flow of water from supply pipe1
4666961673key cocka faucet normally turned 90 degrees to open or close2
4666961674indirect systemoverhead tank water distribution system is a _____ system3
4666961675jack pumppump normally used for farm purposes4
4666961676centrifugal rotarypumps with turbines5
4666961677building design occupants heating capacitythings to consider when sizing the hot water tank6
46669616784"?minimum house drain diameter7
4666961679.5pipe sleeves must be ___ x the size of a pipe they protect8
4666961680leadcleanout plugs must be made of9
46669616812minimum " for underground drainage pipe10
4666961682100temperature needed to be considered hot water ___ C11
4666961683bedpen washeraka clinical sink12
46669616842minimum water service connections for hospital13
4666961685backflow prevention devicesillcocks require a ____14
4666961686private water sourcea well is considered mostly as a ____15
46669616876maximum distance in ft a 2 in trap from its vent16
4666961688.02maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead pipe joints17
46669616898maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead18
466696169012minimum ' clearance infront of a cleanout19
466696169110minimum ' clearance from a terminal and a window opening in a building20
46669616926maximum pipe side diameter not needing an effing manhole21
46669616931"recommended size of MWSS for service pipe in 2 storey residential22
46669616943/4minimum water supply size for flush valve urinal23
46669616951minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for flushometer valve water closet24
46669616961/2minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for water closet without flushometer valve25
4666961697potabilityfirst steps in selecting water source26
4666961698residenceclass 1 type occupancy water supply27
4666961699restricted useclass 2 type occupancy water supply28
4666961700unrestricted useclass 3 type occupancy water supply29
4666961701permanent temporarywhat makes up total hardness30
4666961702greensand filtraitontreatment of wells for acidity31
4666961703marblestone filtrationtreatment for waste water32
4666961704whitesand filtrationtreatment for swimming pool treatment33
4666961705algaecause of objectionable tastes and odor of water34
4666961706service pipepipe from the street water main to the building served35
4666961707GV WM CVorder of valves for water connection36
4666961708building supply pipepipe carrying potable water from the water meter to a building or other point of use or distribution37
4666961709fixture supplywater supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch38
4666961710unit ventvent installed so that one vent pipe serves two traps39
4666961711circuit venta group vent which starts infront of the extreme fixture connection on a horizontal branch and connects to the vent stack40
4666961712looped ventvent used for islands and lavatories away from the wall and vent branch41
4666961713pump 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
4666961714zdownfeed & gravity return systemsystem of where hot water rises on the the highest point of the plumbing system and travels to the fixture via gravity43
4666961715relief ventA vent to relieve the pressure ahead of moving effluent in a horizontal fixture branch.44
4666961716yoke ventA pipe CONNECTING UPWARD from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack45
46669617175yoke vent is required for every ___ floors46
4666961718.6house sewer is part of the plumbing system which extends ____ m from the foundation of the wall of the building47
4666961719invertlowest part of the inside face of any pipe48
4666961720crownhighest part of the inside face of any pipe49
4666961721spring linethe midpoint level of a pipe50
4666961722clevicepipe hanger for pipes with pressure shape: ---o---51
4666961723bending pintool used for straightening or bending lead pipe52
4666961724tailpiecepipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to a trap53
4666961725slip jointadjustable tubing connection consisting of a compression nut, friction ring, and compression washer54
4666961726building subdrainthat portion of an underground system, which cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer55
4666961727subsoil 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
466696172815cleanout is required every ____m run of pipes57
4666961729upper terminaleach horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided a cleanout at its ____58
46669617301.5pipe runs that don't need a cleanout59
4666961731135additional cleanout is to be provided for every line of pipe exceed ____ in angle60
4666961732aftercleanouts shall be provided ____ interceptors61
4666961733305clearance needed in front of a 51mm or less cleanout62
4666961734450clearance needed in front of a >51mm cleanout63
4666961735750clearance of underfloor cleanout to the nearest well64
4666961736450clearance of an underfloor cleanout to the upper slab65
4666961737countersunktype of cleanout installed where raised heads may cause hazard to uisers or vehicles66
46669617389.79 kpadifference in pressure per meter of elevation67
46669617396.895______ kpa = 1 psi68
4666961740french draina covering for trench normally used for provincial cities using the curb and gutter69
4666961741200minimum mm for gutter70
46669617421:3ratio of allowable offsets71
46669617432"minimum depth of floor drain outlet to crown of drain pipe72
46669617443maximum number of water closets for one horizontal 3" soil pipe73
46669617454maximum number of water closets for one vertical 3" soil pipe74
4666961746largest building sewerminimum aggregate cross sectional area of all venting pipes75
4666961747152minimum mm of vent vertical rise from flood level rim of fixtures76
4666961748union77
4666961749uniondesigned to allow quick and convenient disconnection of pipes for maintenance or fixture replacement78
4666961750neoprene rubber compression gasketused on CIPs using a compression joint79
4666961751o-ringused on CIPs with hubless joint80
4666961752threaded jointsjoinery used for galvanized iron, steel, and plastic pipes81
4666961753male threadspipe joint material should be applied on82
4666961754soldering nipple or caulking ferrulejoints between lead pip and cast iron or wrought iron shall be of ____83
4666961755standard flare2 types of compression fittings84
4666961756cement mortar jointjoinery used in concrete pipes85
4666961757burned lead jointused for lead jointery86
4666961758neoprene rubber rings + coupling of same materialused in asbestos cement sewer pipe joint87
4666961759flange jointjoint consisting of 2 companion flanges bolted together and made leak proof by means of a gasket88
4666961760heat fusion jointjoint used on thermoplastic pipes where both pieces are simultaneously heat and pressed together89
4666961761flange jointlNl90
4666961762weld--xNx--91
4666961763screw-N-92
4666961764soldered-oNo-93
46669617656"diameter of pipe conveying main to house supply94
4666961766lead cadmium arseniccommon harmful substances normally contained in pipe material95
4666961767polyethylene pipe96
4666961768galvanized steel or irontraditional piping material97
4666961769lead cadmium arsenicmost probable contaminants infused in piping material`98
4666961770galvanized steel or ironmaterial used in traditional piping99
4666961771type 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
4666961772Polybutylenea flexible non-metallic material that can be used in hot and cold drinking piping lines101
4666961773PVCusually white in default color and is used only for carrying cold water102
4666961774ABSblack in default and mainly used for DWV. can be connected to metal pipes103
4666961775Polyethylene cross linkPEX104
4666961776ABSacrylonitrite butadiene styrene105
4666961777CPVCyellow in default color, hot and cold water. but can't be burried. cheap but lacks long term durability106
4666961778PVCbecomes brittle when exposed outside or to too much heat107
4666961779HDPEnormally used for drainage which can withstand high temperatures and pressure108
4666961780MDPEPE that can withstand higher internal pressure due to its flexibility. normally used for long distance water drinking piping109
4666961781LDPEapplied to instances where operating pressures are low, low cost, and high degree of flexibility110
4666961782underwriters laboratoryinternational Non-profit organization that provides guidelines and certification for physical security111
4666961783PNSPhilippine National Standards112
4666961784teflon tapeused on threaded piping materials113
4666961785Type L & Mcopper type used in residential and commercial water supply and pressure applications114
4666961786type DWVcopper type normally used for unpressurized applications115
4666961787Mcopper type with red stripe116
4666961788Lcopper type with blue stripe117
4666961789Kcopper type with green stripe118
4666961790DWVcopper type with yellow stripe119
4666961791PolypropylenePPR120
4666961792heat fusionPPR is joined by ______121
4666961793durham systemsystem of soil or waste system with threaded and recessed drainage fittings122
4666961794Browne and Sharpeaka bell and spigot system123
4666961795800water is denser than air by _____124
46669617961.5minimum water service pipe diameter in "125
4666961797permitrequired when replacing existing water heater126
4666961798leadcleanout plug must be made of ____127
46669617991/4"minimum diameter of closet flange for plastic128
4666961800fill tubepart of water closet that refills the bowl with a predetermined amount of water129
4666961801float adjustment screwadjusts the ball valve level of the water closet130
4666961802overflow tubetube that leads excess water into the bowl. also the termination of the fill tube131
4666961803trip leverlifts the flapper which allows water to escape via the flush valve132
4666961804flush valveA device located at the bottom of a flush tank that is operated to flush water closets, holds the flapper in place133
4666961805trough urinal134
4666961806parking deck draindrain with countersunk deck flange 394mm in diameter with round top and ductile iron gate135
4666961807sanitary floor drain136
4666961808roof drainidentify the blue part in the picture137
4666961809open ceilingupright sprinkler systems are placed on areas with ____138
4666961810centrifugal 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
4666961811piston 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
4666961812rotary pumpuses vanes that trap the water between 2 vanes and move water from the inlet to the outlet side of the pump141
4666961813jet pumpa pump used frequently for domestic water supply. works by suction142
4666961814plumbing appliancea special device or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function143
4666961815plumbing appurtenanceserves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixture144
4666961816plumbing fixturereceptacle which water or water wastes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system145
4666961817flushometer tankair accumulator vessel to discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes146
4666961818flushometer valveto discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes acutated by direct water pressure147
4666961819air breakphysical separation from indirect waste pipe to waste receptor148
4666961820air gapunobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe to the flood level rim149
46669618212air gap being maintained from effective opening to flood rim is ___ x outlet diameter150
4666961822batterytwo or more similar adjacent with discharge into a common horizontal or soil branch151
46669618234required faucets/bibbs for 1 plumbing unit152
46669618243required floor drains for 1 plumbing unit153
4666961825.6distance of the center of one urinal to another154
4666961826.3 or .5?distance of center of one urinal to a wall155
4666961827flushclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the top portion of the counter156
4666961828self rimmingclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture is above the top portion of the counter157
4666961829under counterclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the bottom portion of the counter158
4666961830.75center to center distance of a bidet/water closet to another similar fixture159
4666961831.375center distance of a bidet to a wall160
46669618323"minimum trap seal of a floor drain161
46669618332"minimum outlet size of a floor drain162
46669618342-4%shower receptor slope range163
4666961835.6min. interior area of shower164
4666961836762minimum diameter circle of a shower compartment165
46669618371.78min clear height of a shower compartment166
46669618384.9spacing for gang shower drains167
46669618393mminimum height of water test168
46669618403m+previous 3mminimum height of water test for more than 1 section169
466696184115mminimum time for water test before inspection170
46669618425 PSI 34.5 kpaminimum air pressure of air test171
4666961843once a yearhow often does a septic tank need to be inpsected172
46669618443"a septic tank needs to be cleaned if the bottom of scum mat is within ____ from the bottom outlet173
466696184550%a septic tank needs to cleaned if scum has reduced the liquid capacity by ____174
4666961846septic tanks______ shall not be washed after being cleansed175
46669618471.2mminimum depth of septic tank176
46669618481:2proportion of leaching chamber to digesting chamber177
466696184920cmminimum vertical distance from liquid level to inside top of the septic tank178
4666961850.508minimum size of manhole for septic tank179
466696185125septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from spring, well cistern or other source of drinking water supply180
46669618521.5septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water service line181
46669618533septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water main182
4666961854innocuousindustrial waste must first be rendered ____183
46669618552all (practical) drainage slopes should be aligned at a uniform slope of ____%184
4666961856threadedcast iron soil pipes shall not be ____185
4666961857102an enlargement of a closet bend from 76mm to ____ shall not be considered as an obstruction186
4666961858embedded metal pipe sleevespipes passing through or under walls shall be protected from breakage via ___187
4666961859bitumenvoid between pipes through concrete floors or walls in the ground shall be sealed with ___188
466696186045degree from which a pipe should be clear from a building element189
4666961861.6no building sewer shall be installed under or within ____m of any building or structure190
4666961862.3no building sewer shall be placed below ____m finish ground surface191
4666961863102minimum diameter of a pipe to allow a 1% slope192
4666961864wye and 1/8 bendconnection of a horizontal drainage pipe to a vertical stack is composed of a sanitary tee or ______193
46669618652how many pipe sizes larger should the barrel of a double sanitary tee be as opposed to its branches194
4666961866RA 1738also known as the plumbing law of the philippines195
46669618676sets reuired for requirements of a permit196
46669618681 obo 2 ownerretention of plans197
46669618691 yearvalidity of permit if not commenced198
4666961870120 daysvalidity of permit if suspended or abandoned199
4666961871Virgilio Simbulanchairman of Master plumbers200
46669618721935year NAMPAP was formally organized201
4666961873>= 1.4 cu.m.unconfined space aggregate area202
4666961874backflow prevention devicerequired for pipes carrying chemicals203
46669618753minimum airgap for water distribution if affected by sidewalls is ___x the diameter of outlet204
4666961876305clearance of backflow prevention devices from the ground205
46669618771.52backflow installations above ___ shall be provided with a platform206
466696187825mmminimum airgap of an outlet207
4666961879152mmminimum elevation of atmospheric vacuum breaker to the flood rim208
46669618808%water lead content unfit for consumption209
466696188118 messscreen protector for gravity supply tanks: _____ per 25mm210
4666961882103 kpapressure deemed inadequate for water supply211
4666961883.3height difference of water supply to building drainage if crossing paths212
4666961884.3minimum horizontal distance of water supply pipe from building drain213
4666961885bitumastic or fiberglass wrappingferrous pipes shall be protected with _______214
4666961886.3minimum distance of placement of union to the serving fixture215
46669618871"minimum depth of lead for caulked joints216
46669618883.2minimum ____mm for finished joint of caulked joints217
4666961889610minimum depth in mm for sand interceptor218
4666961890local water utilities administrationLWUA219
4666961891creeknot a source of ground water220
466696189210number of sprinkler heads needed for 10x15 congregation room221
46669618931.8minimum length of digestive chamber222
4666961894.90minimum length of leaching chamber223
46669618951.2minimum width of septic tank224
4666961896610minimum mm depth of sand interceptor from invert of pipe225
46669618971.2maximum horizontal distance of grease trap inlet to outlet226
4666961898.75maximum vertical distance of grease trap inlet to outlet227
4666961899102 mm/hnormal rainfall intensity within manila228
46669619001floor drain229
46669619012lavatory230
46669619022bathtub/shower bath231
46669619032laundry tub232
46669619043slop sink233
46669619055pub urinal?234
46669619066public water closet235
46669619074private water closet236
466696190828.3_____liters per minute = 1 FU237
46669619097.5____ gallons per minute = 1 FU238
4666961910bowl gasketplaced inbetween the water closet and the closet bend239
46669619111 2bar sink private and public use240
46669619122 4bathtub private and public use241
46669619131dental unit or cuspidor242
46669619143 5hose bibb public and private use243
46669619156mobile home244
46669619162 4shower private and public use245
46669619171 2bar sink private and public uise246
466696191810flushing rim clinic247
46669619191lawn sprinkler per head248
466696192070percentage of fresh water that goes to agriculture249
46669619215000number of larg water supply system service connections250
46669619221000number of service connections for small water supply251
4666961923coagulationthe process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid252
4666961924point sourceprotected well or developed spring without distribution system253
466696192515number of households able to serve a level 1 water supply system254
46669619264-6number of households able to serve a level 2 water supply system255
4666961927communal faucet systemlevel 2 water supply system256
4666961928waterworks systemlevel 3 water supply system257
4666961929artesian wellwel confined under hydrostatic pressure258
4666961930bored wellwell constructed by manually driven augers259
4666961931deep wellwell with depth normally of 20m260
4666961932drilled wellwell constructed of percussion or rotary drills261
4666961933driven wellA well constructed by driving a pipe in the ground. The drive pipe is usually fitted with a well point and screen.262
4666961934dug wellwell normally with diameter of 1-1.5m263
4666961935shallow wellwell with a depth of not more than 20m264
46669619366.5 -8.5ph levels of potable water265
4666961937sea water animal wastecauses of chlorides in water266
4666961938reverse osmosisA desalinization process that involves forcing salt-water through a membrane permeable to water but not to salt267
4666961939reverse osmosis deionizationused to dechlorinate water268
4666961940coppercauses blue green stain on plumbing fixtures269
4666961941adjust alkalinitytreatment for copper in water270
4666961942flourideadded to water to elevate alkalinity271
4666961943hardnessinherent raw water quality due to presence of calcium and magnesium272
4666961944hardnesscauses white powdery residue on plumbing fixture273
4666961945iron and manganesepresent in water to induce yellow to black discoloration274
4666961946iron and manganesecauses bitter metallic taste275
4666961947zeoliteA 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
4666961948aerationbest treatment for removing taste and odors from water277
4666961949aeration granulated activated carbon filtration ozonationtreatment for taste and odors of water278
4666961950deionizationprocess wherein water passes through a cartridge where dissolved mineral salts are retained producing mineral free water279
4666961951granulated activated carbona type of neutralizing filter280
4666961952angat damsupplies 97% of water needs in metro manila281
4666961953novaliches plantplant supplying west zone of mm282
4666961954balaraplant supplying the east zone of mm283
4666961955indirect pressure distributionclassification of public water distribution using deep wells284
4666961956direct pressure distributionpublic water distribution where water undergoes the filtration plant285
4666961957air pressure systemsystem of water dist which has less initial cost but higher residual cost due to electricity consumption286
466696195810maximum floor able to reach pneumatic tank287
46669619597.5how many gallons per 1 f.u.288
466696196050-100probability of simultaneous use for 1-5 FU289
466696196125-50probability of use for 6-50 fixture units290
466696196210-25probability of simul. use for 50+ f.u.291

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