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9736718595national master plumbers association of the philippinesNAMPAP0
9736718596shut off valvea gate valve normally used to shut off flow of water from supply pipe1
9736718597key cocka faucet normally turned 90 degrees to open or close2
9736718598indirect systemoverhead tank water distribution system is a _____ system3
9736718599jack pumppump normally used for farm purposes4
9736718600centrifugal rotarypumps with turbines5
9736718601building design occupants heating capacitythings to consider when sizing the hot water tank6
97367186024"?minimum house drain diameter7
9736718603.5pipe sleeves must be ___ x the size of a pipe they protect8
9736718604leadcleanout plugs must be made of9
97367186052minimum " for underground drainage pipe10
9736718606100temperature needed to be considered hot water ___ C11
9736718607bedpen washeraka clinical sink12
97367186082minimum water service connections for hospital13
9736718609backflow prevention devicesillcocks require a ____14
9736718610private water sourcea well is considered mostly as a ____15
97367186116maximum distance in ft a 2 in trap from its vent16
9736718612.02maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead pipe joints17
97367186138maximum allowable % for soldered connections with lead18
973671861412minimum ' clearance infront of a cleanout19
973671861510minimum ' clearance from a terminal and a window opening in a building20
97367186166maximum pipe side diameter not needing an effing manhole21
97367186171"recommended size of MWSS for service pipe in 2 storey residential22
97367186183/4minimum water supply size for flush valve urinal23
97367186191minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for flushometer valve water closet24
97367186201/2minimum water supply pipe diameter size " for water closet without flushometer valve25
9736718621potabilityfirst steps in selecting water source26
9736718622residenceclass 1 type occupancy water supply27
9736718623restricted useclass 2 type occupancy water supply28
9736718624unrestricted useclass 3 type occupancy water supply29
9736718625permanent temporarywhat makes up total hardness30
9736718626greensand filtraitontreatment of wells for acidity31
9736718627marblestone filtrationtreatment for waste water32
9736718628whitesand filtrationtreatment for swimming pool treatment33
9736718629algaecause of objectionable tastes and odor of water34
9736718630service pipepipe from the street water main to the building served35
9736718631GV WM CVorder of valves for water connection36
9736718632building supply pipepipe carrying potable water from the water meter to a building or other point of use or distribution37
9736718633fixture supplywater supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch38
9736718634unit ventvent installed so that one vent pipe serves two traps39
9736718635circuit venta group vent which starts infront of the extreme fixture connection on a horizontal branch and connects to the vent stack40
9736718636looped ventvent used for islands and lavatories away from the wall and vent branch41
9736718637pump 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
9736718638zdownfeed & gravity return systemsystem of where hot water rises on the the highest point of the plumbing system and travels to the fixture via gravity43
9736718639relief ventA vent to relieve the pressure ahead of moving effluent in a horizontal fixture branch.44
9736718640yoke ventA pipe CONNECTING UPWARD from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack45
97367186415yoke vent is required for every ___ floors46
9736718642.6house sewer is part of the plumbing system which extends ____ m from the foundation of the wall of the building47
9736718643invertlowest part of the inside face of any pipe48
9736718644crownhighest part of the inside face of any pipe49
9736718645spring linethe midpoint level of a pipe50
9736718646clevicepipe hanger for pipes with pressure shape: ---o---51
9736718647bending pintool used for straightening or bending lead pipe52
9736718648tailpiecepipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to a trap53
9736718649slip jointadjustable tubing connection consisting of a compression nut, friction ring, and compression washer54
9736718650building subdrainthat portion of an underground system, which cannot drain by gravity into the building sewer55
9736718651subsoil 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
973671865215cleanout is required every ____m run of pipes57
9736718653upper terminaleach horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided a cleanout at its ____58
97367186541.5pipe runs that don't need a cleanout59
9736718655135additional cleanout is to be provided for every line of pipe exceed ____ in angle60
9736718656aftercleanouts shall be provided ____ interceptors61
9736718657305clearance needed in front of a 51mm or less cleanout62
9736718658450clearance needed in front of a >51mm cleanout63
9736718659750clearance of underfloor cleanout to the nearest well64
9736718660450clearance of an underfloor cleanout to the upper slab65
9736718661countersunktype of cleanout installed where raised heads may cause hazard to uisers or vehicles66
97367186629.79 kpadifference in pressure per meter of elevation67
97367186636.895______ kpa = 1 psi68
9736718664french draina covering for trench normally used for provincial cities using the curb and gutter69
9736718665200minimum mm for gutter70
97367186661:3ratio of allowable offsets71
97367186672"minimum depth of floor drain outlet to crown of drain pipe72
97367186683maximum number of water closets for one horizontal 3" soil pipe73
97367186694maximum number of water closets for one vertical 3" soil pipe74
9736718670largest building sewerminimum aggregate cross sectional area of all venting pipes75
9736718671152minimum mm of vent vertical rise from flood level rim of fixtures76
9736718883union77
9736718672uniondesigned to allow quick and convenient disconnection of pipes for maintenance or fixture replacement78
9736718673neoprene rubber compression gasketused on CIPs using a compression joint79
9736718674o-ringused on CIPs with hubless joint80
9736718675threaded jointsjoinery used for galvanized iron, steel, and plastic pipes81
9736718676male threadspipe joint material should be applied on82
9736718677soldering nipple or caulking ferrulejoints between lead pip and cast iron or wrought iron shall be of ____83
9736718678standard flare2 types of compression fittings84
9736718679cement mortar jointjoinery used in concrete pipes85
9736718680burned lead jointused for lead jointery86
9736718681neoprene rubber rings + coupling of same materialused in asbestos cement sewer pipe joint87
9736718682flange jointjoint consisting of 2 companion flanges bolted together and made leak proof by means of a gasket88
9736718683heat fusion jointjoint used on thermoplastic pipes where both pieces are simultaneously heat and pressed together89
9736718684flange jointlNl90
9736718685weld--xNx--91
9736718686screw-N-92
9736718687soldered-oNo-93
97367186886"diameter of pipe conveying main to house supply94
9736718689lead cadmium arseniccommon harmful substances normally contained in pipe material95
9736718884polyethylene pipe96
9736718690galvanized steel or irontraditional piping material97
9736718691lead cadmium arsenicmost probable contaminants infused in piping material`98
9736718692galvanized steel or ironmaterial used in traditional piping99
9736718693type 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
9736718694Polybutylenea flexible non-metallic material that can be used in hot and cold drinking piping lines101
9736718695PVCusually white in default color and is used only for carrying cold water102
9736718696ABSblack in default and mainly used for DWV. can be connected to metal pipes103
9736718697Polyethylene cross linkPEX104
9736718698ABSacrylonitrite butadiene styrene105
9736718699CPVCyellow in default color, hot and cold water. but can't be burried. cheap but lacks long term durability106
9736718700PVCbecomes brittle when exposed outside or to too much heat107
9736718701HDPEnormally used for drainage which can withstand high temperatures and pressure108
9736718702MDPEPE that can withstand higher internal pressure due to its flexibility. normally used for long distance water drinking piping109
9736718703LDPEapplied to instances where operating pressures are low, low cost, and high degree of flexibility110
9736718704underwriters laboratoryinternational Non-profit organization that provides guidelines and certification for physical security111
9736718705PNSPhilippine National Standards112
9736718706teflon tapeused on threaded piping materials113
9736718707Type L & Mcopper type used in residential and commercial water supply and pressure applications114
9736718708type DWVcopper type normally used for unpressurized applications115
9736718709Mcopper type with red stripe116
9736718710Lcopper type with blue stripe117
9736718711Kcopper type with green stripe118
9736718712DWVcopper type with yellow stripe119
9736718713PolypropylenePPR120
9736718714heat fusionPPR is joined by ______121
9736718715durham systemsystem of soil or waste system with threaded and recessed drainage fittings122
9736718716Browne and Sharpeaka bell and spigot system123
9736718717800water is denser than air by _____124
97367187181.5minimum water service pipe diameter in "125
9736718719permitrequired when replacing existing water heater126
9736718720leadcleanout plug must be made of ____127
97367187211/4"minimum diameter of closet flange for plastic128
9736718722fill tubepart of water closet that refills the bowl with a predetermined amount of water129
9736718723float adjustment screwadjusts the ball valve level of the water closet130
9736718724overflow tubetube that leads excess water into the bowl. also the termination of the fill tube131
9736718725trip leverlifts the flapper which allows water to escape via the flush valve132
9736718726flush valveA device located at the bottom of a flush tank that is operated to flush water closets, holds the flapper in place133
9736718885trough urinal134
9736718727parking deck draindrain with countersunk deck flange 394mm in diameter with round top and ductile iron gate135
9736718886sanitary floor drain136
9736718728roof drainidentify the blue part in the picture137
9736718729open ceilingupright sprinkler systems are placed on areas with ____138
9736718730centrifugal 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
9736718731piston 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
9736718732rotary pumpuses vanes that trap the water between 2 vanes and move water from the inlet to the outlet side of the pump141
9736718733jet pumpa pump used frequently for domestic water supply. works by suction142
9736718734plumbing appliancea special device or equipment intended to perform a special plumbing function143
9736718735plumbing appurtenanceserves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing fixture144
9736718736plumbing fixturereceptacle which water or water wastes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system145
9736718737flushometer tankair accumulator vessel to discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes146
9736718738flushometer valveto discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes acutated by direct water pressure147
9736718739air breakphysical separation from indirect waste pipe to waste receptor148
9736718740air gapunobstructed vertical distance through free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe to the flood level rim149
97367187412air gap being maintained from effective opening to flood rim is ___ x outlet diameter150
9736718742batterytwo or more similar adjacent with discharge into a common horizontal or soil branch151
97367187434required faucets/bibbs for 1 plumbing unit152
97367187443required floor drains for 1 plumbing unit153
9736718745.6distance of the center of one urinal to another154
9736718746.3 or .5?distance of center of one urinal to a wall155
9736718747flushclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the top portion of the counter156
9736718748self rimmingclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture is above the top portion of the counter157
9736718749under counterclass of lavatory where the rim of the fixture aligns with the bottom portion of the counter158
9736718750.75center to center distance of a bidet/water closet to another similar fixture159
9736718751.375center distance of a bidet to a wall160
97367187523"minimum trap seal of a floor drain161
97367187532"minimum outlet size of a floor drain162
97367187542-4%shower receptor slope range163
9736718755.6min. interior area of shower164
9736718756762minimum diameter circle of a shower compartment165
97367187571.78min clear height of a shower compartment166
97367187584.9spacing for gang shower drains167
97367187593mminimum height of water test168
97367187603m+previous 3mminimum height of water test for more than 1 section169
973671876115mminimum time for water test before inspection170
97367187625 PSI 34.5 kpaminimum air pressure of air test171
9736718763once a yearhow often does a septic tank need to be inpsected172
97367187643"a septic tank needs to be cleaned if the bottom of scum mat is within ____ from the bottom outlet173
973671876550%a septic tank needs to cleaned if scum has reduced the liquid capacity by ____174
9736718766septic tanks______ shall not be washed after being cleansed175
97367187671.2mminimum depth of septic tank176
97367187681:2proportion of leaching chamber to digesting chamber177
973671876920cmminimum vertical distance from liquid level to inside top of the septic tank178
9736718770.508minimum size of manhole for septic tank179
973671877125septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from spring, well cistern or other source of drinking water supply180
97367187721.5septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water service line181
97367187733septic tanks shall be placed ______ m from water main182
9736718774innocuousindustrial waste must first be rendered ____183
97367187752all (practical) drainage slopes should be aligned at a uniform slope of ____%184
9736718776threadedcast iron soil pipes shall not be ____185
9736718777102an enlargement of a closet bend from 76mm to ____ shall not be considered as an obstruction186
9736718778embedded metal pipe sleevespipes passing through or under walls shall be protected from breakage via ___187
9736718779bitumenvoid between pipes through concrete floors or walls in the ground shall be sealed with ___188
973671878045degree from which a pipe should be clear from a building element189
9736718781.6no building sewer shall be installed under or within ____m of any building or structure190
9736718782.3no building sewer shall be placed below ____m finish ground surface191
9736718783102minimum diameter of a pipe to allow a 1% slope192
9736718784wye and 1/8 bendconnection of a horizontal drainage pipe to a vertical stack is composed of a sanitary tee or ______193
97367187852how many pipe sizes larger should the barrel of a double sanitary tee be as opposed to its branches194
9736718786RA 1738also known as the plumbing law of the philippines195
97367187876sets reuired for requirements of a permit196
97367187881 obo 2 ownerretention of plans197
97367187891 yearvalidity of permit if not commenced198
9736718790120 daysvalidity of permit if suspended or abandoned199
9736718791Virgilio Simbulanchairman of Master plumbers200
97367187921935year NAMPAP was formally organized201
9736718793>= 1.4 cu.m.unconfined space aggregate area202
9736718794backflow prevention devicerequired for pipes carrying chemicals203
97367187953minimum airgap for water distribution if affected by sidewalls is ___x the diameter of outlet204
9736718796305clearance of backflow prevention devices from the ground205
97367187971.52backflow installations above ___ shall be provided with a platform206
973671879825mmminimum airgap of an outlet207
9736718799152mmminimum elevation of atmospheric vacuum breaker to the flood rim208
97367188008%water lead content unfit for consumption209
973671880118 messscreen protector for gravity supply tanks: _____ per 25mm210
9736718802103 kpapressure deemed inadequate for water supply211
9736718803.3height difference of water supply to building drainage if crossing paths212
9736718804.3minimum horizontal distance of water supply pipe from building drain213
9736718805bitumastic or fiberglass wrappingferrous pipes shall be protected with _______214
9736718806.3minimum distance of placement of union to the serving fixture215
97367188071"minimum depth of lead for caulked joints216
97367188083.2minimum ____mm for finished joint of caulked joints217
9736718809610minimum depth in mm for sand interceptor218
9736718810local water utilities administrationLWUA219
9736718811creeknot a source of ground water220
973671881210number of sprinkler heads needed for 10x15 congregation room221
97367188131.8minimum length of digestive chamber222
9736718814.90minimum length of leaching chamber223
97367188151.2minimum width of septic tank224
9736718816610minimum mm depth of sand interceptor from invert of pipe225
97367188171.2maximum horizontal distance of grease trap inlet to outlet226
9736718818.75maximum vertical distance of grease trap inlet to outlet227
9736718819102 mm/hnormal rainfall intensity within manila228
97367188201floor drain229
97367188212lavatory230
97367188222bathtub/shower bath231
97367188232laundry tub232
97367188243slop sink233
97367188255pub urinal?234
97367188266public water closet235
97367188274private water closet236
973671882828.3_____liters per minute = 1 FU237
97367188297.5____ gallons per minute = 1 FU238
9736718830bowl gasketplaced inbetween the water closet and the closet bend239
97367188311 2bar sink private and public use240
97367188322 4bathtub private and public use241
97367188331dental unit or cuspidor242
97367188343 5hose bibb public and private use243
97367188356mobile home244
97367188362 4shower private and public use245
97367188371 2bar sink private and public uise246
973671883810flushing rim clinic247
97367188391lawn sprinkler per head248
973671884070percentage of fresh water that goes to agriculture249
97367188415000number of larg water supply system service connections250
97367188421000number of service connections for small water supply251
9736718843coagulationthe process of forming semisolid lumps in a liquid252
9736718844point sourceprotected well or developed spring without distribution system253
973671884515number of households able to serve a level 1 water supply system254
97367188464-6number of households able to serve a level 2 water supply system255
9736718847communal faucet systemlevel 2 water supply system256
9736718848waterworks systemlevel 3 water supply system257
9736718849artesian wellwel confined under hydrostatic pressure258
9736718850bored wellwell constructed by manually driven augers259
9736718851deep wellwell with depth normally of 20m260
9736718852drilled wellwell constructed of percussion or rotary drills261
9736718853driven wellA well constructed by driving a pipe in the ground. The drive pipe is usually fitted with a well point and screen.262
9736718854dug wellwell normally with diameter of 1-1.5m263
9736718855shallow wellwell with a depth of not more than 20m264
97367188566.5 -8.5ph levels of potable water265
9736718857sea water animal wastecauses of chlorides in water266
9736718858reverse osmosisA desalinization process that involves forcing salt-water through a membrane permeable to water but not to salt267
9736718859reverse osmosis deionizationused to dechlorinate water268
9736718860coppercauses blue green stain on plumbing fixtures269
9736718861adjust alkalinitytreatment for copper in water270
9736718862flourideadded to water to elevate alkalinity271
9736718863hardnessinherent raw water quality due to presence of calcium and magnesium272
9736718864hardnesscauses white powdery residue on plumbing fixture273
9736718865iron and manganesepresent in water to induce yellow to black discoloration274
9736718866iron and manganesecauses bitter metallic taste275
9736718867zeoliteA 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
9736718868aerationbest treatment for removing taste and odors from water277
9736718869aeration granulated activated carbon filtration ozonationtreatment for taste and odors of water278
9736718870deionizationprocess wherein water passes through a cartridge where dissolved mineral salts are retained producing mineral free water279
9736718871granulated activated carbona type of neutralizing filter280
9736718872angat damsupplies 97% of water needs in metro manila281
9736718873novaliches plantplant supplying west zone of mm282
9736718874balaraplant supplying the east zone of mm283
9736718875indirect pressure distributionclassification of public water distribution using deep wells284
9736718876direct pressure distributionpublic water distribution where water undergoes the filtration plant285
9736718877air pressure systemsystem of water dist which has less initial cost but higher residual cost due to electricity consumption286
973671887810maximum floor able to reach pneumatic tank287
97367188797.5how many gallons per 1 f.u.288
973671888050-100probability of simultaneous use for 1-5 FU289
973671888125-50probability of use for 6-50 fixture units290
973671888210-25probability of simul. use for 50+ f.u.291

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