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4666727900national master plumbers association of the philippinesNAMPAP0
4666727901shut off valvea gate valve normally used to shut off flow of water from supply pipe1
4666727902key cocka faucet normally turned 90 degrees to open or close2
4666727903indirect systemoverhead tank water distribution system is a _____ system3
4666727904jack pumppump normally used for farm purposes4
4666727905centrifugal rotarypumps with turbines5
4666727906building design occupants heating capacitythings to consider when sizing the hot water tank6
46667279074"?minimum house drain diameter7
4666727908.5pipe sleeves must be ___ x the size of a pipe they protect8
4666727909leadcleanout plugs must be made of9
46667279102minimum " for underground drainage pipe10
4666727911100temperature needed to be considered hot water ___ C11
4666727912bedpan washeraka clinical sink12
46667279132minimum water service connections for hospital13
4666727914backflow prevention devicesillcocks require a ____14
4666727915private water sourcea well is considered mostly as a ____15
46667279166maximum distance in ft a 2 in trap from its vent16
4666727917.02maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead pipe joints17
46667279188maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead18
466672791912minimum ' clearance infront of a cleanout19
466672792010minimum ' clearance from a terminal and a window opening in a building20
46667279216maximum pipe side diameter not needing an effing manhole21
46667279221"recommended size of MWSS for service pipe in 2 storey residential22
46667279233/4minimum water supply size for flush valve urinal23
46667279241minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for flushometer valve water closet24
46667279251/2minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for water closet without flushometer valve25
4666727926potabilityfirst steps in selecting water source26
4666727927residenceclass 1 type occupancy water supply27
4666727928restricted useclass 2 type occupancy water supply28
4666727929unrestricted useclass 3 type occupancy water supply29
4666727930permanent temporarywhat makes up total hardness30
4666727931greensand filtraitontreatment of wells for acidity31
4666727932marblestone filtrationtreatment for waste water32
4666727933whitesand filtrationtreatment for swimming pool treatment33
4666727934algaecause of objectionable tastes and odor of water34
4666727935service pipepipe from the street water main to the building served35
4666727936GV WM CVorder of valves for water connection36
4666727937building supply pipepipe carrying potable water from the water meter to a building or other point of use or distribution37
4666727938fixture supplywater supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch38
4666727939unit ventvent installed so that one vent pipe serves two traps39
4666727940circuit venta group vent which starts infront of the extreme fixture connection on a horizontal branch and connects to the vent stack40
4666727941looped ventvent used for islands and lavatories away from the wall and vent branch41
4666727942pump 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
4666727943zdownfeed & gravity return systemsystem of where hot water rises on the the highest point of the plumbing system and travels to the fixture via gravity43
4666727944relief ventA vent to relieve the pressure ahead of moving effluent in a horizontal fixture branch.44
4666727945yoke ventA pipe CONNECTING UPWARD from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack45
46667279465yoke vent is required for every ___ floors46
4666727947.6house sewer is part of the plumbing system which extends ____ m from the foundation of the wall of the building47
4666727948invertlowest part of the inside face of any pipe48
4666727949crownhighest part of the inside face of any pipe49
4666727950spring linethe midpoint level of a pipe50
4666727951clevicepipe hanger for pipes with pressure shape: ---o---51
4666727952bending pintool used for straightening or bending lead pipe52
4666727953tailpiecepipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to a trap53
4666727954slip jointadjustable tubing connection consisting of a compression nut, friction ring, and compression washer54
4666727955building subdrainthat portion of an underground system, which cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer55
4666727956subsoil 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
466672795715cleanout is required every ____m run of pipes57
4666727958upper terminaleach horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided a cleanout at its ____58
46667279591.5pipe runs that don't need a cleanout59
4666727960135additional cleanout is to be provided for every line of pipe exceed ____ in angle60
4666727961aftercleanouts shall be provided ____ interceptors61
4666727962305clearance needed in front of a 51mm or less cleanout62
4666727963450clearance needed in front of a >51mm cleanout63
4666727964750clearance of underfloor cleanout to the nearest well64
4666727965450clearance of an underfloor cleanout to the upper slab65
4666727966countersunktype of cleanout installed where raised heads may cause hazard to uisers or vehicles66
46667279679.79 kpadifference in pressure per meter of elevation67
46667279686.895______ kpa = 1 psi68
4666727969french draina covering for trench normally used for provincial cities using the curb and gutter69
4666727970200minimum mm for gutter70
46667279711:3ratio of allowable offsets71
46667279722"minimum depth of floor drain outlet to crown of drain pipe72
46667279733maximum number of water closets for one horizontal 3" soil pipe73
46667279744maximum number of water closets for one vertical 3" soil pipe74
4666727975largest building sewerminimum aggregate cross sectional area of all venting pipes75
4666727976152minimum mm of vent vertical rise from flood level rim of fixtures76
4666727977union77
4666727978uniondesigned to allow quick and convenient disconnection of pipes for maintenance or fixture replacement78
4666727979neoprene rubber compression gasketused on CIPs using a compression joint79
4666727980o-ringused on CIPs with hubless joint80
4666727981threaded jointsjoinery used for galvanized iron, steel, and plastic pipes81
4666727982male threadspipe joint material should be applied on82
4666727983soldering nipple or caulking ferrulejoints between lead pip and cast iron or wrought iron shall be of ____83
4666727984standard flare2 types of compression fittings84
4666727985cement mortar jointjoinery used in concrete pipes85
4666727986burned lead jointused for lead jointery86
4666727987neoprene rubber rings + coupling of same materialused in asbestos cement sewer pipe joint87
4666727988flange jointjoint consisting of 2 companion flanges bolted together and made leak proof by means of a gasket88
4666727989heat fusion jointjoint used on thermoplastic pipes where both pieces are simultaneously heat and pressed together89
4666727990flange jointlNl90
4666727991weld--xNx--91
4666727992screw-N-92
4666727993soldered-oNo-93
46667279946"diameter of pipe conveying main to house supply94
4666727995lead cadmium arseniccommon harmful substances normally contained in pipe material95
4666727996polyethylene pipe96
4666727997galvanized steel or irontraditional piping material97
4666727998lead cadmium arsenicmost probable contaminants infused in piping material`98
4666727999galvanized steel or ironmaterial used in traditional piping99
4666728000type 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
4666728001Polybutylenea flexible non-metallic material that can be used in hot and cold drinking piping lines101
4666728002PVCusually white in default color and is used only for carrying cold water102
4666728003ABSblack in default and mainly used for DWV. can be connected to metal pipes103
4666728004Polyethylene cross linkPEX104
4666728005ABSacrylonitrite butadiene styrene105
4666728006CPVCyellow in default color, hot and cold water. but can't be burried. cheap but lacks long term durability106
4666728007PVCbecomes brittle when exposed outside or to too much heat107
4666728008HDPEnormally used for drainage which can withstand high temperatures and pressure108
4666728009MDPEPE that can withstand higher internal pressure due to its flexibility. normally used for long distance water drinking piping109
4666728010LDPEapplied to instances where operating pressures are low, low cost, and high degree of flexibility110
4666728011underwriters laboratoryinternational Non-profit organization that provides guidelines and certification for physical security111
4666728012PNSPhilippine National Standards112
4666728013teflon tapeused on threaded piping materials113
4666728014Type L & Mcopper type used in residential and commercial water supply and pressure applications114
4666728015type DWVcopper type normally used for unpressurized applications115
4666728016Mcopper type with red stripe116
4666728017Lcopper type with blue stripe117
4666728018Kcopper type with green stripe118
4666728019DWVcopper type with yellow stripe119
4666728020PolypropylenePPR120
4666728021heat fusionPPR is joined by ______121
4666728022durham systemsystem of soil or waste system with threaded and recessed drainage fittings122
4666728023Browne and Sharpeaka bell and spigot system123
4666728024800water is denser than air by _____124
46667280251.5minimum water service pipe diameter in "125
4666728026permitrequired when replacing existing water heater126
4666728027leadcleanout plug must be made of ____127
46667280281/4"minimum diameter of closet flange for plastic128
4666728029fill tubepart of water closet that refills the bowl with a predetermined amount of water129
4666728030float adjustment screwadjusts the ball valve level of the water closet130
4666728031overflow tubetube that leads excess water into the bowl. also the termination of the fill tube131
4666728032trip leverlifts the flapper which allows water to escape via the flush valve132
4666728033flush valveA device located at the bottom of a flush tank that is operated to flush water closets, holds the flapper in place133
4666728034trough urinal134
4666728035parking deck draindrain with countersunk deck flange 394mm in diameter with round top and ductile iron gate135
4666728036sanitary floor drain136
4666728037roof drainidentify the blue part in the picture137
4666728038open ceilingupright sprinkler systems are placed on areas with ____138
4666728039centrifugal 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
4666728040piston 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
4666728041rotary pumpuses vanes that trap the water between 2 vanes and move water from the inlet to the outlet side of the pump141
4666728042jet pumpa pump used frequently for domestic water supply. works by suction142
4666728043plumbing appliancea special device or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function143
4666728044plumbing appurtenanceserves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixture144
4666728045plumbing fixturereceptacle which water or water wastes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system145
4666728046flushometer tankair accumulator vessel to discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes146
4666728047flushometer valveto discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes acutated by direct water pressure147
4666728048air breakphysical separation from indirect waste pipe to waste receptor148
4666728049air gapunobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe to the flood level rim149
46667280502air gap being maintained from effective opening to flood rim is ___ x outlet diameter150
4666728051batterytwo or more similar adjacent with discharge into a common horizontal or soil branch151
46667280524required faucets/bibbs for 1 plumbing unit152
46667280533required floor drains for 1 plumbing unit153
4666728054.6distance of the center of one urinal to another154
4666728055.3 or .5?distance of center of one urinal to a wall155
4666728056flushclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the top portion of the counter156
4666728057self rimmingclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture is above the top portion of the counter157
4666728058under counterclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the bottom portion of the counter158
4666728059.75center to center distance of a bidet/water closet to another similar fixture159
4666728060.375center distance of a bidet to a wall160
46667280613"minimum trap seal of a floor drain161
46667280622"minimum outlet size of a floor drain162
46667280632-4%shower receptor slope range163
4666728064.6min. interior area of shower164
4666728065762minimum diameter circle of a shower compartment165
46667280661.78min clear height of a shower compartment166
46667280674.9spacing for gang shower drains167
46667280683mminimum height of water test168
46667280693m+previous 3mminimum height of water test for more than 1 section169
466672807015mminimum time for water test before inspection170
46667280715 PSI 34.5 kpaminimum air pressure of air test171
4666728072once a yearhow often does a septic tank need to be inpsected172
46667280733"a septic tank needs to be cleaned if the bottom of scum mat is within ____ from the bottom outlet173
466672807450%a septic tank needs to cleaned if scum has reduced the liquid capacity by ____174
4666728075septic tanks______ shall not be washed after being cleansed175
46667280761.2mminimum depth of septic tank176
46667280771:2proportion of leaching chamber to digesting chamber177
466672807820cmminimum vertical distance from liquid level to inside top of the septic tank178
4666728079.508minimum size of manhole for septic tank179
466672808025septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from spring, well cistern or other source of drinking water supply180
46667280811.5septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water service line181
46667280823septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water main182
4666728083innocuousindustrial waste must first be rendered ____183
46667280842all (practical) drainage slopes should be aligned at a uniform slope of ____%184
4666728085threadedcast iron soil pipes shall not be ____185
4666728086102an enlargement of a closet bend from 76mm to ____ shall not be considered as an obstruction186
4666728087embedded metal pipe sleevespipes passing through or under walls shall be protected from breakage via ___187
4666728088bitumenvoid between pipes through concrete floors or walls in the ground shall be sealed with ___188
466672808945degree from which a pipe should be clear from a building element189
4666728090.6no building sewer shall be installed under or within ____m of any building or structure190
4666728091.3no building sewer shall be placed below ____m finish ground surface191
4666728092102minimum diameter of a pipe to allow a 1% slope192
4666728093wye and 1/8 bendconnection of a horizontal drainage pipe to a vertical stack is composed of a sanitary tee or ______193
46667280942how many pipe sizes larger should the barrel of a double sanitary tee be as opposed to its branches194
4666728095RA 1738also known as the plumbing law of the philippines195
46667280966sets reuired for requirements of a permit196
46667280971 obo 2 ownerretention of plans197
46667280981 yearvalidity of permit if not commenced198
4666728099120 daysvalidity of permit if suspended or abandoned199
4666728100Virgilio Simbulanchairman of Master plumbers200
46667281011935year NAMPAP was formally organized201
4666728102>= 1.4 cu.m.unconfined space aggregate area202
4666728103backflow prevention devicerequired for pipes carrying chemicals203
46667281043minimum airgap for water distribution if affected by sidewalls is ___x the diameter of outlet204
4666728105305clearance of backflow prevention devices from the ground205
46667281061.52backflow installations above ___ shall be provided with a platform206
466672810725mmminimum airgap of an outlet207
4666728108152mmminimum elevation of atmospheric vacuum breaker to the flood rim208
46667281098%water lead content unfit for consumption209
466672811018 messscreen protector for gravity supply tanks: _____ per 25mm210
4666728111103 kpapressure deemed inadequate for water supply211
4666728112.3height difference of water supply to building drainage if crossing paths212
4666728113.3minimum horizontal distance of water supply pipe from building drain213
4666728114bitumastic or fiberglass wrappingferrous pipes shall be protected with _______214
4666728115.3minimum distance of placement of union to the serving fixture215
46667281161"minimum depth of lead for caulked joints216
46667281173.2minimum ____mm for finished joint of caulked joints217
4666728118610minimum depth in mm for sand interceptor218
4666728119local water utilities administrationLWUA219
4666728120creeknot a source of ground water220
466672812110number of sprinkler heads needed for 10x15 congregation room221
46667281221.8minimum length of digestive chamber222
4666728123.90minimum length of leaching chamber223
46667281241.2minimum width of septic tank224
4666728125610minimum mm depth of sand interceptor from invert of pipe225
46667281261.2maximum horizontal distance of grease trap inlet to outlet226
4666728127.75maximum vertical distance of grease trap inlet to outlet227
4666728128102 mm/hnormal rainfall intensity within manila228
46667281291floor drain229
46667281302lavatory230
46667281312bathtub/shower bath231
46667281322laundry tub232
46667281333slop sink233
46667281345pub urinal?234
46667281356public water closet235
46667281364private water closet236
466672813728.3_____liters per minute = 1 FU237
46667281387.5____ gallons per minute = 1 FU238
4666728139bowl gasketplaced inbetween the water closet and the closet bend239
46667281401 2bar sink private and public use240
46667281412 4bathtub private and public use241
46667281421dental unit or cuspidor242
46667281433 5hose bibb public and private use243
46667281446mobile home244
46667281452 4shower private and public use245
46667281461 2bar sink private and public uise246
466672814710flushing rim clinic247
46667281481lawn sprinkler per head248
466672814970percentage of fresh water that goes to agriculture249
46667281505000number of larg water supply system service connections250
46667281511000number of service connections for small water supply251
4666728152coagulationthe process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid252
4666728153point sourceprotected well or developed spring without distribution system253
466672815415number of households able to serve a level 1 water supply system254
46667281554-6number of households able to serve a level 2 water supply system255
4666728156communal faucet systemlevel 2 water supply system256
4666728157waterworks systemlevel 3 water supply system257
4666728158artesian wellwel confined under hydrostatic pressure258
4666728159bored wellwell constructed by manually driven augers259
4666728160deep wellwell with depth normally of 20m260
4666728161drilled wellwell constructed of percussion or rotary drills261
4666728162driven wellA well constructed by driving a pipe in the ground. The drive pipe is usually fitted with a well point and screen.262
4666728163dug wellwell normally with diameter of 1-1.5m263
4666728164shallow wellwell with a depth of not more than 20m264
46667281656.5 -8.5ph levels of potable water265
4666728166sea water animal wastecauses of chlorides in water266
4666728167reverse osmosisA desalinization process that involves forcing salt-water through a membrane permeable to water but not to salt267
4666728168reverse osmosis deionizationused to dechlorinate water268
4666728169coppercauses blue green stain on plumbing fixtures269
4666728170adjust alkalinitytreatment for copper in water270
4666728171flourideadded to water to elevate alkalinity271
4666728172hardnessinherent raw water quality due to presence of calcium and magnesium272
4666728173hardnesscauses white powdery residue on plumbing fixture273
4666728174iron and manganesepresent in water to induce yellow to black discoloration274
4666728175iron and manganesecauses bitter metallic taste275
4666728176zeoliteA 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
4666728177aerationbest treatment for removing taste and odors from water277
4666728178aeration granulated activated carbon filtration ozonationtreatment for taste and odors of water278
4666728179deionizationprocess wherein water passes through a cartridge where dissolved mineral salts are retained producing mineral free water279
4666728180granulated activated carbona type of neutralizing filter280
4666728181angat damsupplies 97% of water needs in metro manila281
4666728182novaliches plantplant supplying west zone of mm282
4666728183balaraplant supplying the east zone of mm283
4666728184indirect pressure distributionclassification of public water distribution using deep wells284
4666728185direct pressure distributionpublic water distribution where water undergoes the filtration plant285
4666728186air pressure systemsystem of water dist which has less initial cost but higher residual cost due to electricity consumption286
466672818710maximum floor able to reach pneumatic tank287
46667281887.5how many gallons per 1 f.u.288
466672818950-100probability of simultaneous use for 1-5 FU289
466672819025-50probability of use for 6-50 fixture units290
466672819110-25probability of simul. use for 50+ f.u.291

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