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What is the role of a Master Plumber?

  • Installs and maintains vertical openings
  • Responsible for managing sanitation systems
  • Focuses on industrial hygiene engineering
  • Legally licensed to practice plumbing without limitations (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a Sanitary Engineer?

  • Installing heating piping systems (correct)
  • Conducting public health surveys
  • Managing sewage treatment plants
  • Designing water purification plants

    • What does Roughing In refer to in plumbing?

  • The final installation of plumbing fixtures
  • Design and management of water collection systems
  • Maintenance of high-pressure transport systems
  • Plumbing work conducted before finishing fixtures (correct)

    • Which organization is abbreviated as NAMPAP?

    <p>National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a Pipe Fitter?

    <p>To install, repair, and maintain piping systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a vertical shaft for pipe stacks?

    <p>Chase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is included in the responsibilities of a Sanitary Engineer?

    <p>Management of sewage disposal tanks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Shaft' refer to in plumbing terminology?

    <p>A vertical opening for various structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is included in a plumbing unit?

    <p>One water meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of plumbing appurtenances?

    <p>To serve as adjuncts to the basic piping system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a 'full bath' in plumbing terminology?

    <p>A water closet, lavatory, shower, and bathtub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to a fixture that retains water for discharge into the plumbing system?

    <p>Water closet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of plumbing fixtures?

    <p>They can be manufactured or prefabricated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a half bath?

    <p>A bathtub</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a 'fixture unit' defined within plumbing systems?

    <p>An arbitrary quantity expressing load effects on the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plumbing appliance is specifically designed for washing the genitals?

    <p>Bidet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sanitary drainage system responsible for?

    <p>Delivering wastewater to a sewer or another outlet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a house sewer?

    <p>It extends from the house drain to the street sewer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines a private sewage disposal system?

    <p>A septic tank designed to retain solids and discharge liquids into the soil</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a septic tank?

    <p>To retain solids and digest organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a private sewer from a main sewer?

    <p>A private sewer is not directly controlled by public authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a vent piping system?

    <p>To provide flow of air to a drainage system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best defines a leaching cesspool?

    <p>A cesspool that permits liquid to seep through</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a privy vault from a typical cesspool?

    <p>It is specifically for the collection of excrement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is part of a storm drainage system?

    <p>Gutter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a combination waste and vent system?

    <p>To facilitate horizontal wet venting of multiple drains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a flushometer tank?

    <p>To discharge a predetermined quantity of water for flushing purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes an air gap in water distribution?

    <p>It is the distance through the atmosphere from the lowest pipe opening to the flood-level rim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'critical level' in plumbing?

    <p>The minimum elevation above the flood level rim established by testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between surface water and ground water?

    <p>Surface water collects on the ground surface while ground water is found beneath the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes 'contamination'?

    <p>It is the impairment of water quality creating a health hazard, often due to sewage or industrial waste.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'flood level rim' refer to?

    <p>The top edge of a receptacle where water begins to overflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which plumbing fixture is designed for hand washing and face cleaning?

    <p>Lavatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes an indirect waste pipe?

    <p>It does not connect directly with the building drainage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Plumbing Terminology

    • Plumbing: Installation of pipes and fixtures for water supply, waste removal, and health safety.
    • Master Plumber: A legally licensed professional qualified to practice plumbing without limitations.
    • Sanitary Engineer: Involved in water purification, drainage systems, public health projects, and pollution prevention.
    • Pipe Fitter: Specializes in installing, repairing, and maintaining various piping systems including those for heating, cooling, and gas.
    • NAMPAP: National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines.
    • PSMPE: Philippines Society of Master Plumbers and Plumbing Engineers.

    Structural Terms

    • Shaft: Vertical openings for structures such as elevators or ventilation.
    • Chase: Vertical shaft specifically for pipe stacks.
    • Roughing In: Plumbing work completed prior to fixture installation.

    Plumbing Systems

    • Plumbing System: Comprises of water supply pipes, waste pipes, fixtures, traps, and drainage systems within buildings.
    • Plumbing Unit: Minimum quantity of fixtures discharging waste, includes water meter, water closet, and various sinks and drains.

    Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories

    • Plumbing Fixtures: Receptacles that collect or retain water for discharge into the plumbing system.
    • Plumbing Appliances: Devices or equipment designed for specific plumbing functions.
    • Plumbing Appurtenances: Prefabricated parts that supplement the basic plumbing system.

    Bathroom Layouts

    • Bathroom: Contains shower stall or bathtub.
    • Full Bath: Includes water closet, lavatory, shower, and bathtub.
    • Three Quarter Bath: Water closet, lavatory, and shower.
    • Half Bath / Powder Room: Contains water closet and lavatory.

    Water and Waste Management

    • Water Closet: Device for receiving and discharging waste into drainage systems.
    • Septic Tank: Watertight receptacle for processing waste before soil discharge.
    • Cesspool: Non-waterproof pit for holding sewage, allowing seepage.
    • Indirect Waste Pipe: Waste pipe not directly connected to the building drainage.

    Pollution and Contamination

    • Contamination: Quality impairment of potable water posing public health hazards.
    • Pollution: Reduction in water quality affecting health and aesthetics.

    Drainage Systems

    • Sanitary Drainage System: Carries wastewater from fixtures to sewers or outlets, excluding public sewer mains.
    • House Sewer: Extends from house drain to street sewer or discharge point.
    • Storm Drainage System: Moves stormwater to designated terminals, including gutters and catch basins.

    Vent and Waste Systems

    • Vent Piping System: Provides air flow for drainage systems to maintain trap seals from siphonage and backpressure.
    • Combination Waste and Vent System: A waste piping system that also includes venting for multiple sinks or floor drains.

    Additional Concepts

    • Air Gap: Vertical space preventing contamination between water supply and potential pollutants.
    • Flood Level Rim: The height where water begins to overflow a fixture.
    • Ground Water: Water located beneath the earth's surface.
    • Potable Water: Safe for drinking and culinary use.

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