Master Plumber Reviewer Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does RA 1378 stand for?

Plumbing Code

Plumbing Regulation

Plumbing Law (correct)

Plumbing Guidelines

What is the minimum number of LAV for 200 males in assembly places?

The invert of the inlet of the inlet pipe shall be at a level not less than _____ above the invert of the outlet pipe.

50.8 mm

What connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to the trap?

Tailpiece Signup and view all the answers

What does DWV System stand for?

Drainage, Waste, and Vent System Signup and view all the answers

What must all sections of a plumbing drainage and vent system be tested with?

Air or Water Signup and view all the answers

In what section of RA 1378 are the 22 basic principles of Master Plumbing enumerated?

Section 5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of WC for 100 males in assembly places?

1 Signup and view all the answers

What is a group vent?

A branch vent that performs its functions for two or more traps. Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum pressure required to test a water supply system?

150% Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum size of a p-trap for a floor drain?

2" Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'House Sewer'?

Part of a plumbing system extending from point 0.6 m of the inner face of the foundation wall of a building to the junction with another sewer. Signup and view all the answers

What must the air test for a plumbing drainage and vent system be attached to?

Any suitable opening Signup and view all the answers

In what section of the Plumbing Law is the scope of plumbing practice enumerated?

Section 2 Signup and view all the answers

How many lavatories should be provided for every five persons in case of skin contamination exposure?

1 Signup and view all the answers

The side walls of a septic tank shall extend at least _____ above the liquid depth.

228.6 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum distance allowed for the trap of the floor drain to be placed below the finished floor line?

600 mm Signup and view all the answers

What type of connection must be used when floor drainage is required for a cold storage room?

Indirect Waste Signup and view all the answers

The cover of the septic tank shall be at least _____ above the back-vent openings.

50.8 mm Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of a building defined as?

Vertical distance from the grade line to the highest point of the coping or roof. Signup and view all the answers

What does friction refer to in plumbing systems?

Resistance delivered by streaming water with fittings and inside surface of the pipe. Signup and view all the answers

What is a dearator used for in plumbing?

To receive the discharge from aeration at the bottom portion of the soil stack where the house drain is connected. Signup and view all the answers

What type of buildings are excluded from the requirements for installation of grease interceptors?

Apartment buildings with up to 100 dwelling units Signup and view all the answers

Inlet and outlet pipe fittings or baffles must have a free vent area _____ of the house sewer.

Equal to the required cross-sectional area Signup and view all the answers

What must be installed to ensure effectiveness of grease interceptors?

Flow Control Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as any joint or seam obtained by the joining of metal parts in a plastic molten state?

Welded joint & Seam Signup and view all the answers

What is a combination of hydrogen and oxygen?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What includes all valves and controls used in plumbing systems which are required to be accessible?

Regulating Equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is required for satisfactory hanger which supports any piping?

Sufficient Strength Signup and view all the answers

Who shall appoint the Board of Examiners for Master Plumber?

President of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Plumbing Law and Regulations

RA 1378 is the established Plumbing Law that governs plumbing practices.
Section 2 of RA 1378 outlines the scope of plumbing practice.
Section 5 enumerates the 22 basic Principles of Master Plumbing.

Plumbing Fixtures and Requirements

For assembly places accommodating 200 males, a minimum of 5 lavatories is required.
Public assembly places must provide at least 1 water closet for every 100 males.
Lavatory requirements increase to one for every five persons when exposure to harmful materials occurs.

Pipe and System Specifications

The invert of the inlet pipe must be a minimum of 50.8 mm above the outlet pipe invert.
The minimum p-trap size for floor drains is specified as 2 inches.
The house sewer extends from 0.6 m inside the foundation wall to the junction with another sewer.
A septic tank cover must be at least 50.8 mm above back-vent openings.
Side walls of septic tanks should extend at least 228.6 mm above liquid depth.

Testing and Maintenance Protocols

DWV (Drainage, Waste, and Vent) systems require testing with air or water.
A minimum pressure of 150% is necessary to test the water supply system.
Floor drain traps should be a maximum of 600 mm below the finished floor line for maintenance ease.

Ventilation and Waste Management

Group vents serve multiple traps for improved ventilation.
Indirect waste systems are necessary for floor drainage in cold storage rooms.
A flow control mechanism must be installed to prevent wastes from exceeding the grease interceptor's rated capacity.

Structural and Equipment Definitions

Friction refers to the resistance encountered by water flowing through pipes and fittings.
Regulating equipment includes all requisite valves and controls in plumbing systems, ensuring accessibility.

Construction and Strength Standards

Satisfactory supports for piping must be of sufficient strength to handle operational loads.
Welded joints are created by melting and joining metal parts, ensuring structural integrity.

Legal and Administrative Oversight

The President of the Philippines appoints the Board of Examiners for Master Plumber.
Apartment buildings with up to 100 dwelling units are excluded from specific grease interceptor installation requirements.

Basic Science Principles

Water is a chemical combination of hydrogen and oxygen.

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