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What is the primary purpose of the waterline system in plumbing?
What is the primary purpose of the waterline system in plumbing?
- To filter and treat wastewater
- To deliver fresh water into houses (correct)
- To drain stormwater runoff
- To remove sewage from buildings
Which type of wastewater comes from toilets?
Which type of wastewater comes from toilets?
- Grey water
- Black water (correct)
- Stormwater
- Potable water
The Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 was adopted by which chairman?
The Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 was adopted by which chairman?
- Joseph Ejercito Estrada
- Ricky L. Omamalin
- Hermogenes Pobre (correct)
- None of the above
What constitutes a sanitary line system?
What constitutes a sanitary line system?
Which of the following best describes potable water?
Which of the following best describes potable water?
The hot waterline is responsible for transporting which type of fluid?
The hot waterline is responsible for transporting which type of fluid?
What is the primary function of the Plumbing Law (R.A. 1378)?
What is the primary function of the Plumbing Law (R.A. 1378)?
What are the two main types of waterborne wastes mentioned?
What are the two main types of waterborne wastes mentioned?
What is a latrine primarily characterized by?
What is a latrine primarily characterized by?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a lavatory?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a lavatory?
What does 'low hazard' refer to in plumbing terminology?
What does 'low hazard' refer to in plumbing terminology?
What is the purpose of a main vent in a plumbing system?
What is the purpose of a main vent in a plumbing system?
What defines an offset in a line of piping?
What defines an offset in a line of piping?
What material is polybutylene (PB) primarily used for?
What material is polybutylene (PB) primarily used for?
Which characteristic describes polyethylene (PE) tubing?
Which characteristic describes polyethylene (PE) tubing?
How is the size of a pipe typically denoted?
How is the size of a pipe typically denoted?
What is sublimation in the context of water?
What is sublimation in the context of water?
Which process involves the evaporation of water from plant leaves?
Which process involves the evaporation of water from plant leaves?
What describes the process of condensation?
What describes the process of condensation?
Which of the following defines precipitation?
Which of the following defines precipitation?
What occurs during deposition in the water cycle?
What occurs during deposition in the water cycle?
Which term describes the movement of water and matter in the atmosphere leading up to precipitation?
Which term describes the movement of water and matter in the atmosphere leading up to precipitation?
What does contamination in plumbing refer to?
What does contamination in plumbing refer to?
What is the correct sequence of water phases in the hydrologic cycle?
What is the correct sequence of water phases in the hydrologic cycle?
Which of the following processes occurs when water vapor becomes heavy enough to fall to the Earth's surface?
Which of the following processes occurs when water vapor becomes heavy enough to fall to the Earth's surface?
Which of the following terms describes a vertical pipe that conveys rainwater?
Which of the following terms describes a vertical pipe that conveys rainwater?
What is defined as the length of a pipe along its centreline and fittings?
What is defined as the length of a pipe along its centreline and fittings?
Which component connects the water service pipe to the water main?
Which component connects the water service pipe to the water main?
What does the term 'domestic sewage' refer to?
What does the term 'domestic sewage' refer to?
Which one of the following is a receptacle that collects or retains water or wastes?
Which one of the following is a receptacle that collects or retains water or wastes?
What is the role of a fixture drain?
What is the role of a fixture drain?
What does one fixture unit represent in terms of water flow?
What does one fixture unit represent in terms of water flow?
What primarily causes surface water runoff?
What primarily causes surface water runoff?
Which property of water contributes to its role as a climate regulator?
Which property of water contributes to its role as a climate regulator?
What is NOT a characteristic of water's cohesive and adhesive properties?
What is NOT a characteristic of water's cohesive and adhesive properties?
What occurs when water freezes in terms of molecular structure?
What occurs when water freezes in terms of molecular structure?
Which of the following substances cannot be effectively treated through boiling?
Which of the following substances cannot be effectively treated through boiling?
What property allows water to dissolve a wide range of substances?
What property allows water to dissolve a wide range of substances?
What is the primary reason ice floats on water?
What is the primary reason ice floats on water?
Which of the following best describes the engineered water cycle?
Which of the following best describes the engineered water cycle?
Study Notes
Plumbing Overview
- Plumbing encompasses systems that convey fluids, including potable water and waste removal.
- It includes components like pipes, valves, tanks, and fixtures essential for distribution and sanitation.
Revised Plumbing Code and Legislation
- Hermogenes Pobre, as PRC Chairman, adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999.
- Republic Act 1378, known as the Plumbing Law, was approved by President Joseph Ejercito Estrada on December 21, 1999.
Major Parameters of Plumbing
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Waterline System:
- Delivers fresh, potable water via cold and hot water lines.
- Cold waterline connects to municipal sources for direct supply.
- Hot waterline supplies heated water to fixtures.
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Sanitary Line System:
- Underground pipes transport sewage from various fixtures to treatment plants.
- Distinguishes between types of waterborne waste:
- Grey water: less polluted wastewater from sinks and baths.
- Black water: waste from toilets.
Plumbing Terminologies (RA 1378)
- Contamination: Impairs potable water quality, posing public health hazards.
- Conductor/Downspout: Vertical pipe for rainwater drainage.
- Corporation Cock: Stop valve connecting water service pipes to mains.
- Developed Length: Length measurement of piping including fittings.
- Domestic Sewage: Waste from everyday living, excluding industrial waste.
- Drain: Pipe carrying storm and wastewater into drainage systems.
- Drainage System: Piping that routes sewage and liquid waste to legal disposal points, not including public sewer mains.
- Fixture: Receptacle in plumbing systems for water or waste collection.
- Fixture Unit: Measurement of load or water requirement influenced by fixtures; one unit corresponds to 28.3 liters/minute.
Hydrological Processes
- Natural Water Cycle: Illustrates the movement of water through various phases [vapor, liquid, solid] across the atmosphere and Earth.
- Processes:
- Condensation: Water vapor converting to liquid.
- Precipitation: Water forms (rain, snow) fall from clouds.
- Surface Water Runoff: Precipitation that flows over land to rivers and oceans.
- Processes:
Engineered Water Cycle
- Human-centered approach for sourcing, treating, and reusing water.
- Prioritizes safe drinking water and wastewater management for environmental protection.
Properties of Water
- Polarity: Water molecules have a distinct charge that enables it to dissolve substances.
- Solvent Capabilities: Known as the "universal solvent," effective in dissolving numerous substances.
- Heat Capacity: Requires significant energy to increase water temperature, contributing to climate regulation.
- High Heat of Vaporization: Water's evaporation process absorbs heat, providing cooling.
- Cohesion and Adhesion: Cohesion bonds similar molecules, while adhesion bonds different molecules.
- Density Variation: Ice forms a less dense crystalline structure, allowing it to float.
Impurities of Water
- Common impurities include dust, dirt, and harmful chemicals such as lead, nitrates, pesticides, and mercury.
- Various treatment methods exist, like filtration and boiling, for removing certain impurities.
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Explore the essential concepts of plumbing as outlined in Modules 1-4. This quiz covers the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 and the guidelines set by R.A. 1378, focusing on the systems that convey fluids within buildings. Test your knowledge on the critical components and applications of plumbing.
