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What does the term 'plumbing' refer to?

  • Art of designing building structures
  • Technique of electrical wiring in buildings
  • Setting up heating and ventilation systems
  • Installation of pipes, fixtures, and apparatuses for water supply and waste removal (correct)

What is included in a plumbing system according to the text?

  • Electrical wiring, HVAC systems, and building structures
  • Gas supply pipes, ventilation systems, and water heaters
  • Building exteriors, landscaping, and property boundaries
  • Potable water supply pipes, plumbing fixtures, sanitary and storm drainage systems (correct)

What are the components of a plumbing system's 'conditions of'?

  • Roof drains, leaders, and downspouts
  • Electrical circuits, lighting fixtures, and power generators
  • Water lines, potable tap, and water treating equipment (correct)
  • Gas piping, ventilation for water heaters, and building drains

What is the primary purpose of a plumbing system?

<p>Bringing in water supply and removing waste affecting health and sanitation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of vent pipes in a plumbing system?

<p>Allowing air to enter the drainage system to prevent vacuum and siphonage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a plumbing system?

<p>Bringing in the water supply and removing waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in a plumbing system according to the National Standard Plumbing Code (NPCP)?

<p>All potable water supply and distribution pipes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of vent pipes in a plumbing system?

<p>Preventing siphoning of water from traps (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'appurtenances' refer to in relation to a plumbing system?

<p>Devices and receptacles within the property (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of roof drains and leaders in a plumbing system?

<p>They facilitate the drainage of rainwater from the roof (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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