Plumbing Code SET B Exam

Master Plumbers Licensure Examination

• The examination consists of a plumbing code section, involving questions about various plumbing tools, concepts, and regulations.

Plumbing Tools

• A plunger is a tool consisting of a pliable rubber cup and handle, capable of creating both positive and negative pressure.
• It is used for various plumbing tasks, with variations in design limited to cup size and handle length.

Roof Drains

• Connections between roof drains and the roof should be made watertight using proper flashing materials.
• Other methods, such as solvent cement, expansion joints, and caulking compound, are not suitable for this purpose.

Piping Systems

• A combination of elbows or bends in a line of piping that brings one section of the pipe out of line but into a line parallel with the original section is called an offset.
• Down feed, circuit piping, and sanitary piping are not the correct terms for this concept.

Pipe Installation

• A chase is a vertical shaft used for the installation of different pipe stacks.
• A down feed is not a vertical shaft, and a stock pile is not a relevant term in this context.

Plumbing Regulations

• Republic Act 1378 is a law specifically related to plumbing.
• It is not related to electrical engineering, sanitation, or civil engineering.

Plumbing Installation Requirements

• Before each water-supplied appliance, a slip joint should be installed on the supply piping for non-metallic fixtures, with an allowance for flexibility.
• This is a mandatory requirement for plumbing installations.