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What is defined as an adjustment, addition, or modification in a building structure or occupancy?
What is defined as an adjustment, addition, or modification in a building structure or occupancy?
Which term describes the vertical space required to prevent backflow in drainage systems?
Which term describes the vertical space required to prevent backflow in drainage systems?
What does 'readily accessible' imply about a fixture or equipment?
What does 'readily accessible' imply about a fixture or equipment?
Which authority is empowered to enforce Republic Act 1378?
Which authority is empowered to enforce Republic Act 1378?
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What signifies an acceptable standard in building regulations?
What signifies an acceptable standard in building regulations?
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What is a backflow connection?
What is a backflow connection?
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What occurs when reverse pressure exceeds supply pressure resulting in backflow?
What occurs when reverse pressure exceeds supply pressure resulting in backflow?
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What is the role of an approved testing agency?
What is the role of an approved testing agency?
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What is the purpose of a backflow preventer?
What is the purpose of a backflow preventer?
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Which phenomenon describes contaminated water flowing back into a water supply pipe due to negative pressure?
Which phenomenon describes contaminated water flowing back into a water supply pipe due to negative pressure?
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What function does a backwater valve serve in a drainage system?
What function does a backwater valve serve in a drainage system?
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What is a ball cock in plumbing?
What is a ball cock in plumbing?
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Which term refers to a plumbing fixture used for washing the genital area?
Which term refers to a plumbing fixture used for washing the genital area?
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What does a blind flange do?
What does a blind flange do?
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What is the main role of a bending pin in plumbing?
What is the main role of a bending pin in plumbing?
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Which component connects to an individual trap beneath a fixture?
Which component connects to an individual trap beneath a fixture?
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What does a fixture unit represent in plumbing?
What does a fixture unit represent in plumbing?
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What is the purpose of a flushometer valve?
What is the purpose of a flushometer valve?
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Which of the following best describes the fixture drain?
Which of the following best describes the fixture drain?
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What is the flood level of a fixture?
What is the flood level of a fixture?
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What role does a flush tank serve in plumbing systems?
What role does a flush tank serve in plumbing systems?
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What does a branch vent do in a plumbing system?
What does a branch vent do in a plumbing system?
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What is the melting point range for alloys used in brazed joints?
What is the melting point range for alloys used in brazed joints?
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In plumbing terminology, what does the building drain represent?
In plumbing terminology, what does the building drain represent?
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How is the building sewer defined in plumbing systems?
How is the building sewer defined in plumbing systems?
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Which of the following best describes a catch basin?
Which of the following best describes a catch basin?
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What is the purpose of a certified backflow assembly tester?
What is the purpose of a certified backflow assembly tester?
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What is a cesspool?
What is a cesspool?
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What characteristic defines a check valve in plumbing?
What characteristic defines a check valve in plumbing?
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What does a Circuit Vent connect to in a plumbing system?
What does a Circuit Vent connect to in a plumbing system?
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Which of the following describes a Combination Waste and Vent System?
Which of the following describes a Combination Waste and Vent System?
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What is considered 'Combustible Construction'?
What is considered 'Combustible Construction'?
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What defines a Confined Space in plumbing terminology?
What defines a Confined Space in plumbing terminology?
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What is a critical level (C-L or C/L) in plumbing?
What is a critical level (C-L or C/L) in plumbing?
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What is classified as a Cross-Connection?
What is classified as a Cross-Connection?
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What element does the term 'Code' refer to in plumbing regulations?
What element does the term 'Code' refer to in plumbing regulations?
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What does a Corporation Cock refer to in plumbing systems?
What does a Corporation Cock refer to in plumbing systems?
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Study Notes
Definitions and Terminology in Plumbing Code
- Alley: Public area or passage, width between 2 to 3 meters, designated for public use.
- Alteration: Any adjustment, addition, or modification to a building structure or occupancy.
- Accessible: Indicates fixtures or equipment that can be accessed, possibly requiring removal of obstructions; "readily accessible" means direct access without obstruction.
- Airbreak: Physical separation at a low inlet from a fixture into an indirect waste receptor.
- Air Gap, Drainage: Vertical space between the lowest point of waste-conveying pipes and the flood level rim of receptacles.
- Air Gap, Water Distribution: Vertical space between the lowest point of potable water pipes and the flood-level rim of tanks or fixtures.
- Approved: Acceptable status as per specifications or standards, suitable under the authority's guidelines.
- Approved Testing Agency: Organization designated to test and approve standards endorsed by the authority.
- Administrative Authority: Governing body responsible for enforcing plumbing code regulations.
- Backflow: Unwanted reversal of substances into potable water supply distribution pipes.
- Backflow Connection: Arrangement enabling reverse flow in pipes.
- Backpressure Backflow: Occurs when reverse pressure exceeds supply pressure due to various pressure sources.
- Backflow Preventer: Device stopping the return flow of liquids to the supply source.
- Back-siphonage: Contaminated water flowing back into supply pipes due to negative pressure.
- Backwater Valve: Device in drainage systems preventing reverse flow.
- Backvent Pipe: Vent line connecting to individual traps and extending to the vent stack.
- Ball Cock: Valve controlled by the rise and fall of a float in the liquid.
- Ball Joint: Pipe connection allowing movement in all directions via a ball-shaped end.
- Bathroom: Room containing a shower stall or bathtub.
- Battery of Fixtures: Group of two or more similar fixtures discharging into a common waste branch.
- Bell or Hub: Expanded section of a pipe allowing for a joint connection.
- Bending Pin (Iron): Tool for bending or straightening lead pipes.
- Bibb: Term for faucet; synonymous with other terms like tap or plug.
- Bidet: Fixture for washing the genital area, also called a "sitz" bath.
- Blank Flange: Pipe flange without bolt holes.
- Blind Flange: Flange sealing the end of a pipe; no passage for fluids.
- Blow-off: Controlled outlet in a pipeline to discharge fluid or detritus.
- Boiler Blow-off: Valve-equipped discharge point on a boiler for sediment expulsion.
- Branch: Any section of piping excluding mains, risers, or stacks.
- Branch Interval: Length of soil or waste stack where horizontal branches connect, generally equal to a story’s height.
- Branch Vent: Horizontal vent connecting individual back vents to the vent stack.
- Brazed Joint: Joint formed by melding metal parts with specific alloys.
- B & S: Refers to Browne and Sharpe specification or Bell and Spigot pipe ends.
- Building: Framework intended to accommodate shelters or support.
- Building Drain: Lowest horizontal pipe in a drainage system, collecting waste and directing it to the building sewer.
- Building Sewer: Pipe's horizontal section from the building drain to the public sewer or disposal point.
- Building Supply: Pipe transporting potable water from meter to building; includes service connection.
- Caulking: Sealing openings with materials like oakum or lead.
- Cap: Fitting sealing the end of a pipe.
- Catch Basin: Receptacle for retaining liquids, allowing sediment settling.
- Certified Backflow Assembly Tester: Competent individual for testing and maintaining backflow assemblies.
- Cesspool: Excavation retaining organic material while allowing liquid seepage; not watertight.
- Chase: Vertical shaft for accommodating pipe stacks.
- Check Valve: Valve preventing reverse flow of liquids or gases.
- Circuit Vent: Group vent pipe connecting from a fixture to the vent stack.
- Clarifier: Another term for interceptor.
- Code: Refers to regulations, amendments, or laws relevant to plumbing.
- Common Vent: Vent serving multiple fixtures.
- Combination Waste and Vent System: System with a shared pipe for waste and venting.
- Combustible Construction: Structure burns at temperatures of 756°C or lower.
- Commission: Refers to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
- Common: Plumbing system segment serving multiple appliances or systems.
- Confined Space: Area with a volume under 14 cubic meters and specific fuel-burning standards.
- Contamination: Potable water quality decline posing health risks; also referred to as High Hazard.
- Continuous Vent: Uninterrupted vertical vent extending from its connected drain.
- Continuous Waste: Drain connecting fixtures to a shared trap.
- Conductor or Downspout: Vertical pipe for conveying rainwater.
- Corporation Cock: Stop valve at the water service pipe junction with the main.
- Court: Open space bordered by walls; inner courts are enclosed within exterior walls.
- Critical Level: Designation on backflow device indicating minimum installation height above flood level rim.
- Cross-connection: Connection allowing non-potable substances into potable water systems.
- Fixture: Receptacle accumulated with water or waste, excluding traps, within plumbing systems.
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Test your knowledge on the essential definitions and terminology used in plumbing codes. This quiz covers important terms such as 'airbreak,' 'accessible,' and more, crucial for understanding plumbing regulations and standards. Perfect for students or professionals looking to validate their comprehension of plumbing concepts.
