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What is the role of a Master Plumber?
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?
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?
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?
Which organization is abbreviated as NAMPAP?
What is the primary function of a Pipe Fitter?
What is the primary function of a Pipe Fitter?
Which term refers to a vertical shaft for pipe stacks?
Which term refers to a vertical shaft for pipe stacks?
What is included in the responsibilities of a Sanitary Engineer?
What is included in the responsibilities of a Sanitary Engineer?
What does the term 'Shaft' refer to in plumbing terminology?
What does the term 'Shaft' refer to in plumbing terminology?
Which of the following is included in a plumbing unit?
Which of the following is included in a plumbing unit?
What is the primary purpose of plumbing appurtenances?
What is the primary purpose of plumbing appurtenances?
What defines a 'full bath' in plumbing terminology?
What defines a 'full bath' in plumbing terminology?
Which term refers to a fixture that retains water for discharge into the plumbing system?
Which term refers to a fixture that retains water for discharge into the plumbing system?
What is a common characteristic of plumbing fixtures?
What is a common characteristic of plumbing fixtures?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a half bath?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a half bath?
How is a 'fixture unit' defined within plumbing systems?
How is a 'fixture unit' defined within plumbing systems?
Which plumbing appliance is specifically designed for washing the genitals?
Which plumbing appliance is specifically designed for washing the genitals?
What is a sanitary drainage system responsible for?
What is a sanitary drainage system responsible for?
What characterizes a house sewer?
What characterizes a house sewer?
Which of the following best defines a private sewage disposal system?
Which of the following best defines a private sewage disposal system?
What is the primary purpose of a septic tank?
What is the primary purpose of a septic tank?
What distinguishes a private sewer from a main sewer?
What distinguishes a private sewer from a main sewer?
What is the primary purpose of a vent piping system?
What is the primary purpose of a vent piping system?
Which description best defines a leaching cesspool?
Which description best defines a leaching cesspool?
What distinguishes a privy vault from a typical cesspool?
What distinguishes a privy vault from a typical cesspool?
Which component is part of a storm drainage system?
Which component is part of a storm drainage system?
What is the role of a combination waste and vent system?
What is the role of a combination waste and vent system?
What is the function of a flushometer tank?
What is the function of a flushometer tank?
Which statement accurately describes an air gap in water distribution?
Which statement accurately describes an air gap in water distribution?
What is meant by the term 'critical level' in plumbing?
What is meant by the term 'critical level' in plumbing?
What is the difference between surface water and ground water?
What is the difference between surface water and ground water?
Which of the following accurately describes 'contamination'?
Which of the following accurately describes 'contamination'?
What does the term 'flood level rim' refer to?
What does the term 'flood level rim' refer to?
Which plumbing fixture is designed for hand washing and face cleaning?
Which plumbing fixture is designed for hand washing and face cleaning?
What characterizes an indirect waste pipe?
What characterizes an indirect waste pipe?
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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