CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
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two types of properties of matter
extensive and intensive
is dependent of the size of the
system and has the same value
for all parts of a homogenous system.
intensive
- is one that depends on the size
and extent of the system, and
whose value is equal to the sum of the
benefits of the parts of the system,
such as mass and total volume
extensive
defined as the art and science of
installing pipes, fixtures, and other
apparatus to convey and supply water in
buildings and to dispose and discharge
wastewater and other liquids, gases, and
other substances out of buildings in a safe,
orderly, healthy and sanitary way to ensure
the health and sanitation of life and
property.
plumbing
the first
civilization to use copper pipes, as well as
digging wells as deep as 300 feet.
ancient egyptians
Plumbing
became even more advanced during
ancient greek times
who
first used truly advanced plumbing systems
romans
The first flushable toilet was given as a gift to ___ by her godson, Sir ___ in 1596
queen Elizabeth I and Sir John Harington
English inventor ____ was
the first to patent the flushing toilet in 1775
Alexander cumming
what basic principles are used in today’s Plumbing law of the Philippines?
1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines
All premises intended for
human habitation, occupancy or use shall
be
provided with a supply of pure and
wholesome water, neither connected with
unsafe
water supplies nor subject to hazards of
backflow or back-siphonage
principle 1
– Plumbing fixtures, devices
and appurtenances shall be supplied with
water
in sufficient volume and at a pressure
adequate to enable them to function
satisfactorily
and without undue noise under all normal
conditions of use
principle 2
– Plumbing shall be
designed and adjusted to use the minimum
quantity of
water consistent with proper performance
and cleaning
principle 3
Devices for heating and
storing water shall be so designed and
installed as
to prevent dangers from explosion through
overheating
principle 4
Every building having
plumbing fixtures installed and intended for
human
habitation, occupancy or use on premises
abutting on a street, alley or easement
where
there is a public sewer, shall be connected
to the sewer system
principle 5
Each family dwelling unit
on premises abutting on a sewer or with a
private
sewage-disposal system shall have at least
one water closet and one kitchen-type sink.
Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower
shall be installed to meet the basic
requirements
of sanitation and personal hygiene.
Principle 6
Plumbing fixtures shall be
made of smooth non-absorbent material,
free
from concealed fouling surfaces and shall
be located in ventilated enclosures.
principle 7
The drainage system shall
be designed, constructed and maintained to
safeguard against fouling, deposit of solids,
clogging and with adequate cleanouts so
arranged that the pipes may be readily
cleaned.
Principle 8
All piping’s plumbing
systems shall be of durable NAMPAPAPPROVED
material, free from defective workmanship,
designed and constructed by Registered
Master Plumbers to ensure satisfactory
service
Principle 9
Each fixture directly
connected to the drainage system shall be
equipped with a water-sealed trap.
Principle 10
he drainage piping
system shall be designed to provide
adequate
circulation of air free from siphonage,
aspiration or forcing of trap seals under
ordinary use.
Principle 11
Vent terminals shall
extend to the outer air and installed to preempt
clogging and the return of foul air to the
building.
principle 12
Plumbing systems shall
be subjected to such tests to effectively
disclose
all leaks and defects in the workmanship.
principle 13
No substance which will
clog the pipes, produce explosive mixtures,
destroy the pipes or their joints or interfere
unduly with the sewage-disposal process
shall be
allowed to enter the building drainage.
principle 14
