From Aqueducts to LEED

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Questions and Answers

What was the first plastic used in plumbing?

  • Polystyrene
  • Teflon
  • PVC (correct)
  • Polyethylene

Who became the first Chief of Division of Plumbing Construction and Construction?

  • Alexander Graham Bell
  • John F. Hass (correct)
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Thomas Edison

Which country has a Plumbing Code signed by its presidents?

  • Rome
  • England
  • United States
  • Philippines (correct)

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Study Notes

  • Plumbing is the installation of pipes and fixtures to convey water in buildings.
  • The Romans brought water into Rome through aqueducts.
  • Sanitation declined during the Dark Ages but returned in the mid-1300s.
  • England passed the National Public Safety Act, which served as a model legislation.
  • The U.S. developed practical water and sewage systems.
  • PVC was the first plastic used in plumbing.
  • Kohler developed innovative plumbing products.
  • LEED implements improved methods for green building.
  • The Philippines has a Plumbing Code signed by its presidents.
  • Master Plumber John F. Hass became the 1st Chief of Division of Plumbing Construction and Construction.

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