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3506329069national master plumbers association of the philippinesNAMPAP0
3506329070shut off valvea gate valve normally used to shut off flow of water from supply pipe1
3506329071key cocka faucet normally turned 90 degrees to open or close2
3506329072indirect systemoverhead tank water distribution system is a _____ system3
3506329073jack pumppump normally used for farm purposes4
3506329074centrifugal rotarypumps with turbines5
3506329075building design occupants heating capacitythings to consider when sizing the hot water tank6
35063290764"?minimum house drain diameter7
3506329077.5pipe sleeves must be ___ x the size of a pipe they protect8
3506329078leadcleanout plugs must be made of9
35063290792minimum " for underground drainage pipe10
3506329080100temperature needed to be considered hot water ___ C11
3506329081bedpen washeraka clinical sink12
35063290822minimum water service connections for hospital13
3506329083backflow prevention devicesillcocks require a ____14
3506329084private water sourcea well is considered mostly as a ____15
35063290856maximum distance in ft a 2 in trap from its vent16
3506329086.02maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead pipe joints17
35063290878maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead18
350632908812minimum ' clearance infront of a cleanout19
350632908910minimum ' clearance from a terminal and a window opening in a building20
35063290906maximum pipe side diameter not needing an effing manhole21
35063290911"recommended size of MWSS for service pipe in 2 storey residential22
35063290923/4minimum water supply size for flush valve urinal23
35063290931minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for flushometer valve water closet24
35063290941/2minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for water closet without flushometer valve25
3506329095potabilityfirst steps in selecting water source26
3506329096residenceclass 1 type occupancy water supply27
3506329097restricted useclass 2 type occupancy water supply28
3506329098unrestricted useclass 3 type occupancy water supply29
3506329099permanent temporarywhat makes up total hardness30
3506329100greensand filtraitontreatment of wells for acidity31
3506329101marblestone filtrationtreatment for waste water32
3506329102whitesand filtrationtreatment for swimming pool treatment33
3506329103algaecause of objectionable tastes and odor of water34
3506329104service pipepipe from the street water main to the building served35
3506329105GV WM CVorder of valves for water connection36
3506329106building supply pipepipe carrying potable water from the water meter to a building or other point of use or distribution37
3506329107fixture supplywater supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch38
3506329108unit ventvent installed so that one vent pipe serves two traps39
3506329109circuit venta group vent which starts infront of the extreme fixture connection on a horizontal branch and connects to the vent stack40
3506329110looped ventvent used for islands and lavatories away from the wall and vent branch41
3506329111pump 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
3506329112zdownfeed & gravity return systemsystem of where hot water rises on the the highest point of the plumbing system and travels to the fixture via gravity43
3506329113relief ventA vent to relieve the pressure ahead of moving effluent in a horizontal fixture branch.44
3506329114yoke ventA pipe CONNECTING UPWARD from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack45
35063291155yoke vent is required for every ___ floors46
3506329116.6house sewer is part of the plumbing system which extends ____ m from the foundation of the wall of the building47
3506329117invertlowest part of the inside face of any pipe48
3506329118crownhighest part of the inside face of any pipe49
3506329119spring linethe midpoint level of a pipe50
3506329120clevicepipe hanger for pipes with pressure shape: ---o---51
3506329121bending pintool used for straightening or bending lead pipe52
3506329122tailpiecepipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to a trap53
3506329123slip jointadjustable tubing connection consisting of a compression nut, friction ring, and compression washer54
3506329124building subdrainthat portion of an underground system, which cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer55
3506329125subsoil 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
350632912615cleanout is required every ____m run of pipes57
3506329127upper terminaleach horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided a cleanout at its ____58
35063291281.5pipe runs that don't need a cleanout59
3506329129135additional cleanout is to be provided for every line of pipe exceed ____ in angle60
3506329130aftercleanouts shall be provided ____ interceptors61
3506329131305clearance needed in front of a 51mm or less cleanout62
3506329132450clearance needed in front of a >51mm cleanout63
3506329133750clearance of underfloor cleanout to the nearest well64
3506329134450clearance of an underfloor cleanout to the upper slab65
3506329135countersunktype of cleanout installed where raised heads may cause hazard to uisers or vehicles66
35063291369.79 kpadifference in pressure per meter of elevation67
35063291376.895______ kpa = 1 psi68
3506329138french draina covering for trench normally used for provincial cities using the curb and gutter69
3506329139200minimum mm for gutter70
35063291401:3ratio of allowable offsets71
35063291412"minimum depth of floor drain outlet to crown of drain pipe72
35063291423maximum number of water closets for one horizontal 3" soil pipe73
35063291434maximum number of water closets for one vertical 3" soil pipe74
3506329144largest building sewerminimum aggregate cross sectional area of all venting pipes75
3506329145152minimum mm of vent vertical rise from flood level rim of fixtures76
3506329146union77
3506329147uniondesigned to allow quick and convenient disconnection of pipes for maintenance or fixture replacement78
3506329148neoprene rubber compression gasketused on CIPs using a compression joint79
3506329149o-ringused on CIPs with hubless joint80
3506329150threaded jointsjoinery used for galvanized iron, steel, and plastic pipes81
3506329151male threadspipe joint material should be applied on82
3506329152soldering nipple or caulking ferrulejoints between lead pip and cast iron or wrought iron shall be of ____83
3506329153standard flare2 types of compression fittings84
3506329154cement mortar jointjoinery used in concrete pipes85
3506329155burned lead jointused for lead jointery86
3506329156neoprene rubber rings + coupling of same materialused in asbestos cement sewer pipe joint87
3506329157flange jointjoint consisting of 2 companion flanges bolted together and made leak proof by means of a gasket88
3506329158heat fusion jointjoint used on thermoplastic pipes where both pieces are simultaneously heat and pressed together89
3506329159flange jointlNl90
3506329160weld--xNx--91
3506329161screw-N-92
3506329162soldered-oNo-93
35063291636"diameter of pipe conveying main to house supply94
3506329164lead cadmium arseniccommon harmful substances normally contained in pipe material95
3506329165polyethylene pipe96
3506329166galvanized steel or irontraditional piping material97
3506329167lead cadmium arsenicmost probable contaminants infused in piping material`98
3506329168galvanized steel or ironmaterial used in traditional piping99
3506329169type 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
3506329170Polybutylenea flexible non-metallic material that can be used in hot and cold drinking piping lines101
3506329171PVCusually white in default color and is used only for carrying cold water102
3506329172ABSblack in default and mainly used for DWV. can be connected to metal pipes103
3506329173Polyethylene cross linkPEX104
3506329174ABSacrylonitrite butadiene styrene105
3506329175CPVCyellow in default color, hot and cold water. but can't be burried. cheap but lacks long term durability106
3506329176PVCbecomes brittle when exposed outside or to too much heat107
3506329177HDPEnormally used for drainage which can withstand high temperatures and pressure108
3506329178MDPEPE that can withstand higher internal pressure due to its flexibility. normally used for long distance water drinking piping109
3506329179LDPEapplied to instances where operating pressures are low, low cost, and high degree of flexibility110
3506329180underwriters laboratoryinternational Non-profit organization that provides guidelines and certification for physical security111
3506329181PNSPhilippine National Standards112
3506329182teflon tapeused on threaded piping materials113
3506329183Type L & Mcopper type used in residential and commercial water supply and pressure applications114
3506329184type DWVcopper type normally used for unpressurized applications115
3506329185Mcopper type with red stripe116
3506329186Lcopper type with blue stripe117
3506329187Kcopper type with green stripe118
3506329188DWVcopper type with yellow stripe119
3506329189PolypropylenePPR120
3506329190heat fusionPPR is joined by ______121
3506329191durham systemsystem of soil or waste system with threaded and recessed drainage fittings122
3506329192Browne and Sharpeaka bell and spigot system123
3506329193800water is denser than air by _____124
35063291941.5minimum water service pipe diameter in "125
3506329195permitrequired when replacing existing water heater126
3506329196leadcleanout plug must be made of ____127
35063291971/4"minimum diameter of closet flange for plastic128
3506329198fill tubepart of water closet that refills the bowl with a predetermined amount of water129
3506329199float adjustment screwadjusts the ball valve level of the water closet130
3506329200overflow tubetube that leads excess water into the bowl. also the termination of the fill tube131
3506329201trip leverlifts the flapper which allows water to escape via the flush valve132
3506329202flush valveA device located at the bottom of a flush tank that is operated to flush water closets, holds the flapper in place133
3506329203trough urinal134
3506329204parking deck draindrain with countersunk deck flange 394mm in diameter with round top and ductile iron gate135
3506329205sanitary floor drain136
3506329206roof drainidentify the blue part in the picture137
3506329207open ceilingupright sprinkler systems are placed on areas with ____138
3506329208centrifugal 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
3506329209piston 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
3506329210rotary pumpuses vanes that trap the water between 2 vanes and move water from the inlet to the outlet side of the pump141
3506329211jet pumpa pump used frequently for domestic water supply. works by suction142
3506329212plumbing appliancea special device or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function143
3506329213plumbing appurtenanceserves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixture144
3506329214plumbing fixturereceptacle which water or water wastes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system145
3506329215flushometer tankair accumulator vessel to discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes146
3506329216flushometer valveto discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes acutated by direct water pressure147
3506329217air breakphysical separation from indirect waste pipe to waste receptor148
3506329218air gapunobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe to the flood level rim149
35063292192air gap being maintained from effective opening to flood rim is ___ x outlet diameter150
3506329220batterytwo or more similar adjacent with discharge into a common horizontal or soil branch151
35063292214required faucets/bibbs for 1 plumbing unit152
35063292223required floor drains for 1 plumbing unit153
3506329223.6distance of the center of one urinal to another154
3506329224.3 or .5?distance of center of one urinal to a wall155
3506329225flushclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the top portion of the counter156
3506329226self rimmingclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture is above the top portion of the counter157
3506329227under counterclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the bottom portion of the counter158
3506329228.75center to center distance of a bidet/water closet to another similar fixture159
3506329229.375center distance of a bidet to a wall160
35063292303"minimum trap seal of a floor drain161
35063292312"minimum outlet size of a floor drain162
35063292322-4%shower receptor slope range163
3506329233.6min. interior area of shower164
3506329234762minimum diameter circle of a shower compartment165
35063292351.78min clear height of a shower compartment166
35063292364.9spacing for gang shower drains167
35063292373mminimum height of water test168
35063292383m+previous 3mminimum height of water test for more than 1 section169
350632923915mminimum time for water test before inspection170
35063292405 PSI 34.5 kpaminimum air pressure of air test171
3506329241once a yearhow often does a septic tank need to be inpsected172
35063292423"a septic tank needs to be cleaned if the bottom of scum mat is within ____ from the bottom outlet173
350632924350%a septic tank needs to cleaned if scum has reduced the liquid capacity by ____174
3506329244septic tanks______ shall not be washed after being cleansed175
35063292451.2mminimum depth of septic tank176
35063292461:2proportion of leaching chamber to digesting chamber177
350632924720cmminimum vertical distance from liquid level to inside top of the septic tank178
3506329248.508minimum size of manhole for septic tank179
350632924925septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from spring, well cistern or other source of drinking water supply180
35063292501.5septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water service line181
35063292513septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water main182
3506329252innocuousindustrial waste must first be rendered ____183
35063292532all (practical) drainage slopes should be aligned at a uniform slope of ____%184
3506329254threadedcast iron soil pipes shall not be ____185
3506329255102an enlargement of a closet bend from 76mm to ____ shall not be considered as an obstruction186
3506329256embedded metal pipe sleevespipes passing through or under walls shall be protected from breakage via ___187
3506329257bitumenvoid between pipes through concrete floors or walls in the ground shall be sealed with ___188
350632925845degree from which a pipe should be clear from a building element189
3506329259.6no building sewer shall be installed under or within ____m of any building or structure190
3506329260.3no building sewer shall be placed below ____m finish ground surface191
3506329261102minimum diameter of a pipe to allow a 1% slope192
3506329262wye and 1/8 bendconnection of a horizontal drainage pipe to a vertical stack is composed of a sanitary tee or ______193
35063292632how many pipe sizes larger should the barrel of a double sanitary tee be as opposed to its branches194
3506329264RA 1738also known as the plumbing law of the philippines195
35063292656sets reuired for requirements of a permit196
35063292661 obo 2 ownerretention of plans197
35063292671 yearvalidity of permit if not commenced198
3506329268120 daysvalidity of permit if suspended or abandoned199
3506329269Virgilio Simbulanchairman of Master plumbers200
35063292701935year NAMPAP was formally organized201
3506329271>= 1.4 cu.m.unconfined space aggregate area202
3506329272backflow prevention devicerequired for pipes carrying chemicals203
35063292733minimum airgap for water distribution if affected by sidewalls is ___x the diameter of outlet204
3506329274305clearance of backflow prevention devices from the ground205
35063292751.52backflow installations above ___ shall be provided with a platform206
350632927625mmminimum airgap of an outlet207
3506329277152mmminimum elevation of atmospheric vacuum breaker to the flood rim208
35063292788%water lead content unfit for consumption209
350632927918 messscreen protector for gravity supply tanks: _____ per 25mm210
3506329280103 kpapressure deemed inadequate for water supply211
3506329281.3height difference of water supply to building drainage if crossing paths212
3506329282.3minimum horizontal distance of water supply pipe from building drain213
3506329283bitumastic or fiberglass wrappingferrous pipes shall be protected with _______214
3506329284.3minimum distance of placement of union to the serving fixture215
35063292851"minimum depth of lead for caulked joints216
35063292863.2minimum ____mm for finished joint of caulked joints217
3506329287610minimum depth in mm for sand interceptor218
3506329288local water utilities administrationLWUA219
3506329289creeknot a source of ground water220
350632929010number of sprinkler heads needed for 10x15 congregation room221
35063292911.8minimum length of digestive chamber222
3506329292.90minimum length of leaching chamber223
35063292931.2minimum width of septic tank224
3506329294610minimum mm depth of sand interceptor from invert of pipe225
35063292951.2maximum horizontal distance of grease trap inlet to outlet226
3506329296.75maximum vertical distance of grease trap inlet to outlet227
3506329297102 mm/hnormal rainfall intensity within manila228
35063292981floor drain229
35063292992lavatory230
35063293002bathtub/shower bath231
35063293012laundry tub232
35063293023slop sink233
35063293035pub urinal?234
35063293046public water closet235
35063293054private water closet236
350632930628.3_____liters per minute = 1 FU237
35063293077.5____ gallons per minute = 1 FU238
3506329308bowl gasketplaced inbetween the water closet and the closet bend239
35063293091 2bar sink private and public use240
35063293102 4bathtub private and public use241
35063293111dental unit or cuspidor242
35063293123 5hose bibb public and private use243
35063293136mobile home244
35063293142 4shower private and public use245
35063293151 2bar sink private and public uise246
350632931610flushing rim clinic247
35063293171lawn sprinkler per head248
350632931870percentage of fresh water that goes to agriculture249
35063293195000number of larg water supply system service connections250
35063293201000number of service connections for small water supply251
3506329321coagulationthe process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid252
3506329322point sourceprotected well or developed spring without distribution system253
350632932315number of households able to serve a level 1 water supply system254
35063293244-6number of households able to serve a level 2 water supply system255
3506329325communal faucet systemlevel 2 water supply system256
3506329326waterworks systemlevel 3 water supply system257
3506329327artesian wellwel confined under hydrostatic pressure258
3506329328bored wellwell constructed by manually driven augers259
3506329329deep wellwell with depth normally of 20m260
3506329330drilled wellwell constructed of percussion or rotary drills261
3506329331driven wellA well constructed by driving a pipe in the ground. The drive pipe is usually fitted with a well point and screen.262
3506329332dug wellwell normally with diameter of 1-1.5m263
3506329333shallow wellwell with a depth of not more than 20m264
35063293346.5 -8.5ph levels of potable water265
3506329335sea water animal wastecauses of chlorides in water266
3506329336reverse osmosisA desalinization process that involves forcing salt-water through a membrane permeable to water but not to salt267
3506329337reverse osmosis deionizationused to dechlorinate water268
3506329338coppercauses blue green stain on plumbing fixtures269
3506329339adjust alkalinitytreatment for copper in water270
3506329340flourideadded to water to elevate alkalinity271
3506329341hardnessinherent raw water quality due to presence of calcium and magnesium272
3506329342hardnesscauses white powdery residue on plumbing fixture273
3506329343iron and manganesepresent in water to induce yellow to black discoloration274
3506329344iron and manganesecauses bitter metallic taste275
3506329345zeoliteA 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
3506329346aerationbest treatment for removing taste and odors from water277
3506329347aeration granulated activated carbon filtration ozonationtreatment for taste and odors of water278
3506329348deionizationprocess wherein water passes through a cartridge where dissolved mineral salts are retained producing mineral free water279
3506329349granulated activated carbona type of neutralizing filter280
3506329350angat damsupplies 97% of water needs in metro manila281
3506329351novaliches plantplant supplying west zone of mm282
3506329352balaraplant supplying the east zone of mm283
3506329353indirect pressure distributionclassification of public water distribution using deep wells284
3506329354direct pressure distributionpublic water distribution where water undergoes the filtration plant285
3506329355air pressure systemsystem of water dist which has less initial cost but higher residual cost due to electricity consumption286
350632935610maximum floor able to reach pneumatic tank287
35063293577.5how many gallons per 1 f.u.288
350632935850-100probability of simultaneous use for 1-5 FU289
350632935925-50probability of use for 6-50 fixture units290
350632936010-25probability of simul. use for 50+ f.u.291

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