18 Questions
What is a ferrule used for in pipe installation?
To screw a plug for cleaning or examining the interior of a pipe
What is the purpose of a flood level device inside a tank?
To maintain a specific water level for effective flushing
What determines the rating of a plumbing fixture?
The fixture unit flow rate
What is the function of a group vent in a venting system?
To vent multiple traps
What is the term for the slope or fall of a pipe?
Grade
What is the purpose of a flushometer valve in a water supply system?
To discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes
What is the primary objective of plumbing in a building?
To ensure the health and sanitation of life and property
What is the main property of lead that made it a preferred material for the Romans in plumbing?
Malleability and ductility
What is the purpose of preventing back flow of used water into the water supply system?
To reduce the risk of contamination
What is the primary function of a drainage system?
To remove and discharge human wastes
What is the term given to a person who is skilled in the field of sanitation?
Plumber
What is the condition required for an effective water supply system in a building?
To provide sufficient amount of water
What is the diameter of a pipe or tube referring to, except for brass and copper tube?
Nominal internal diameter (ID) of the pipe
What does the drainage system include?
All piping within the public or private premises that conveys sewage, rainwater, or other liquid waste, to a legal point of disposal, excluding the mains of public sewer system
What is a dry vent?
A vent that does not carry water or water-borne wastes
What is the effective opening of a water supply discharge?
The diameter of the circle equivalent to the cross-sectional area
What is a fixture branch?
A pipe connecting several fixtures
What is the purpose of a fixture unit?
To express the load producing effects on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures
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