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What must happen for a permit to be issued by the Administrative Authority?
What must happen for a permit to be issued by the Administrative Authority?
- The work must conform to the Plumbing Code and other relevant laws. (correct)
- The application must be submitted without any fees.
- The applicant must have completed all construction before submission.
- The plans must include changes and modifications.
What does the Administrative Authority do upon issuing a permit?
What does the Administrative Authority do upon issuing a permit?
- Provides a verbal confirmation.
- Stamps the plans and specifications as 'APPROVED'. (correct)
- Issues a notice of denial.
- Returns the plans to the applicant for further changes.
What is required before a Partial Permit can be issued?
What is required before a Partial Permit can be issued?
- Detailed statements and adequate information must be provided. (correct)
- The applicant must obtain a final permit.
- The owner must sign off on the plans.
- All plans for the entire plumbing system must be submitted first.
How many sets of approved plans must be retained by the Administrative Authority?
How many sets of approved plans must be retained by the Administrative Authority?
What does the validity of a permit imply about violations of the Plumbing Code?
What does the validity of a permit imply about violations of the Plumbing Code?
What must be done with one set of approved plans while the work is in progress?
What must be done with one set of approved plans while the work is in progress?
What may happen if the holder of a Partial Permit proceeds with construction?
What may happen if the holder of a Partial Permit proceeds with construction?
What typically is not allowed after the plans and specifications are approved?
What typically is not allowed after the plans and specifications are approved?
What must all Licensed Master Plumbers secure for themselves according to the provisions outlined?
What must all Licensed Master Plumbers secure for themselves according to the provisions outlined?
What is the shape of the seal that Registered and Licensed Master Plumbers must use?
What is the shape of the seal that Registered and Licensed Master Plumbers must use?
Which of the following terms refers to the type of plastic designated by the abbreviation 'ADS'?
Which of the following terms refers to the type of plastic designated by the abbreviation 'ADS'?
In which section is the requirement for sanitary facilities for disabled persons mentioned?
In which section is the requirement for sanitary facilities for disabled persons mentioned?
What specific information appears at the center below the name on the seal of a Licensed Master Plumber?
What specific information appears at the center below the name on the seal of a Licensed Master Plumber?
What is the primary purpose of the definitions chapter in this Code?
What is the primary purpose of the definitions chapter in this Code?
Which government entity is likely involved in the jurisdiction over plumbing practices mentioned in the document?
Which government entity is likely involved in the jurisdiction over plumbing practices mentioned in the document?
What should each building facilitate according to best practices?
What should each building facilitate according to best practices?
What is the definition of backflow?
What is the definition of backflow?
Which entity is responsible for administering and enforcing the Plumbing Code of the Philippines?
Which entity is responsible for administering and enforcing the Plumbing Code of the Philippines?
What characterizes backpressure backflow?
What characterizes backpressure backflow?
What is meant by 'backflow connection'?
What is meant by 'backflow connection'?
Which of the following is NOT an agency tasked with supporting the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?
Which of the following is NOT an agency tasked with supporting the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)?
What takes precedence when government engages professional services?
What takes precedence when government engages professional services?
Which of the following actions is ordered by Letter of Instruction No. 1000?
Which of the following actions is ordered by Letter of Instruction No. 1000?
What is required for the flow of water in the context of backflows?
What is required for the flow of water in the context of backflows?
What does a critical level marking indicate in a backflow prevention device?
What does a critical level marking indicate in a backflow prevention device?
Which of the following describes a corporation cock?
Which of the following describes a corporation cock?
What is defined as a cross-connection?
What is defined as a cross-connection?
What is the primary function of a continuous waste drainage system?
What is the primary function of a continuous waste drainage system?
Which description best fits siphonage in plumbing?
Which description best fits siphonage in plumbing?
What characterizes the structure of an inner court?
What characterizes the structure of an inner court?
What is the role of a downspout in plumbing?
What is the role of a downspout in plumbing?
What is the primary purpose of a Siamese connection?
What is the primary purpose of a Siamese connection?
What is the size of the vent for a boiler blowoff of 2 mm?
What is the size of the vent for a boiler blowoff of 2 mm?
What type of materials can be used for the waste pipe intended to receive corrosive chemicals?
What type of materials can be used for the waste pipe intended to receive corrosive chemicals?
What must happen to chemical or industrial liquid wastes before discharge into a drainage system?
What must happen to chemical or industrial liquid wastes before discharge into a drainage system?
What should be considered for piping conveying industrial or chemical waste?
What should be considered for piping conveying industrial or chemical waste?
For what minimum wall thickness should lead pipe be used for waste pipe connected to corrosive chemicals?
For what minimum wall thickness should lead pipe be used for waste pipe connected to corrosive chemicals?
Which of the following statements about jointing materials for waste piping is correct?
Which of the following statements about jointing materials for waste piping is correct?
What is the maximum recommended heating surface for using boiler blowoff size 1?
What is the maximum recommended heating surface for using boiler blowoff size 1?
Which option correctly states a key requirement for indirect waste piping?
Which option correctly states a key requirement for indirect waste piping?
Study Notes
Issuing Permits
- Permits are issued by the Administrative Authority
- The work must conform to the Plumbing Code and other applicable laws and ordinances
- Fees are specified in Section 105
- The plans and specifications for the work will be endorsed as "APPROVED"
- Approved plans and specifications cannot be altered without authorisation from the Administrative Authority
- A partial permit can be issued when a large or complicated plumbing system is being built
- The holder of a partial permit may proceed with the work, but there is no assurance that the final permit will be granted
Plans and Specifications
- One set of approved plans is kept by the Administrative Authority
- Two sets of approved plans are returned to the applicant and owner
- One set of plans must be kept at the job site while the work is in progress
Validity and Other Information
- The issuance of a permit or approval of plans does not grant authorisation to violate the Plumbing Code or any other applicable ordinance
- Temporary connections for testing plumbing equipment can be granted by the Administrative Authority to the applicant, including power, gas, and sewer connections
Licensed Master Plumbers
- All Registered and Licensed Master Plumbers need a seal of a standard size and type
- The seal will bear the Master Plumbers' name, registration number, and the word "Philippines"
Plumbing Fixtures
- Each building must be provided with sanitary facilities that comply with the National Building Code of the Philippines for disabled access
Definitions
- ADS means Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
- Alley - any public space
- Administrative Authority includes the Building Official, the Commission, the Board as well as any department or agency authorised to enforce the Plumbing Code
- Backflow is the flow of undesirable substances into a potable water supply
- Backflow Connection is any arrangement where a backflow could occur
- Backpressure Backflow is caused by an increased pressure in the system
- Continuous Waste connects fixtures to a trap, this is a connection between fixtures that shares the same trap
- Conductor or Downspout is a pipe to convey rainwater
- Corporation Cock is a stop valve placed at the connection of the water service pipe to the water main
- Court is an open space bounded by building walls
- Critical Level on a backflow prevention device is a point that determines the minimum elevation above the flood level at which the device is installed
- Cross-connection happens when there is a connection between a potable water supply and another system that can introduce non-potable water into the supply
- Fire Standpipe Inlet is a hose fitting that combines the flow from two or more hoses into one single stream, used in fire fighting systems
- Siphonage is the creation of a suction in pipes due to a low pressure below atmospheric pressure
- Chemical Waste is any waste likely to damage the sewer network or affect the environment, this type of waste needs to be treated before it can be discharged into a drainage system
- Some piping in chemical waste systems need to be made with corrosion-resistant materials, including lead, glass-lined pipes, high silicon iron pipe, and ceramic piping
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This quiz covers essential information regarding the issuance of plumbing permits by the Administrative Authority, the importance of approved plans and specifications, and the regulations that must be followed during plumbing projects. Test your knowledge on the requirements for permits, validity, and compliance with the Plumbing Code.
