38 Questions
Who signed the Republic Act No. 1378, also known as the Plumbing Law?
Pres. Magsaysay
What was established in 1902?
The plumbing trade
Who issued a letter of proposal for proper waste disposal?
Gov. General Harrison
What was the first amendment to the Plumbing Code approved on?
November 28, 1967
Where was Plumbing Engineering first introduced?
Feati University
What was promulgated and approved by Malacanang on January 28, 1959?
The Plumbing Code
What does a pipe's size refer to?
Its interior diameter (I.D.)
Who spearheaded the updating of the Revised Plumbing Code?
Jaime M. Cabase
What was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in 1935?
NAMPAP
What is the primary function of plumbing?
To bring in and remove liquids and substances in buildings
What is a plumbing appliance?
A device that performs a special plumbing function
What is a characteristic of a plumbing appurtenance?
It does not add discharge load to the drainage system
What is a plumbing fixture?
An approved-type installed receptacle supplied with water
What is not considered a plumbing fixture?
Industrial tanks
What is the minimum angle of branch required for vertical drainage lines connecting with horizontal drainage lines?
45 degree
At what interval should cleanouts be provided on a horizontal drainage pipe with an aggregate offset angle of direction exceeding 135 degrees?
Every 15 meters
What is the minimum clearance required in front of a cleanout for piping 51mm or less?
305mm
What is the minimum diameter of a pump discharge or discharge pipe from a sump having a water closet connected thereto?
50.8mm
When can 60-degree branches or offsets be used in drainage lines?
Only in vertical positions
What is the maximum distance from an access door, trap door, or crawl hole where cleanouts can be located in residential areas?
6.1m
What type of fitting is required for a 90-degree cleanout extension?
Wye type
When can cleanouts be omitted on horizontal drainage pipes?
On short horizontal drainage pipes installed at a slope of 72 degrees or less
What term is used to describe a pipe fitting with adjacent reverse bends shaped like the letter 'S'?
Double-Bend Fitting
What does the Durham System term describe?
A system where all pipings are of threaded pipe or tubing
What type of waste is allowed in Domestic Sewage?
Liquid and water-borne wastes from ordinary living processes
What is the Effective Opening in reference to plumbing?
The minimum cross-sectional area at the point of water supply discharge
What does a Downspout refer to?
The vertical portion of a rainwater conductor
What is the function of a Drain?
To carry ground surface waters, storm water, or wastewater into a building drainage system
What is a Ferrule in plumbing terminology?
A caulked or joined metallic sleeve into which a plug is screwed for cleaning or examining a pipe
What is included in a Drainage System?
Pipings within public or private premises conveying sewage to a legal disposal point
What defines an air gap in water distribution systems?
The distance between the water source and the flood level rim of the tank
Which device is used to prevent the reverse flow of liquid into the source of supply?
Vacuum Breaker
What is the primary purpose of an approved testing agency?
Approving standards through testing
What is backpressure backflow?
Backflow caused by an increased reverse pressure above the supply pressure
What situation does a backwater valve address?
Preventing the reverse flow in drainage systems
What is another name for the back-vent pipe in plumbing?
Individual vent
What type of backflow occurs due to a negative pressure in the water supply pipe?
Back-siphonage
What distinguishes a ball joint in pipe connections?
Its ability to allow movement in multiple directions
This quiz covers the history of plumbing practice in the Philippines, including notable laws and codes such as Republic Act No. 1378 and City Ordinance 2411. It also touches on the role of the Board of Master Plumbers.
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