CHAPTER 1

Question 1

two types of properties of matter

Answer 1

extensive and intensive

Question 2

is dependent of the size of the
system and has the same value
for all parts of a homogenous system.

Answer 2

intensive

Question 3

• 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

Answer 3

extensive

Question 4

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.

Answer 4

plumbing

Question 5

the first
civilization to use copper pipes, as well as
digging wells as deep as 300 feet.

Answer 5

ancient egyptians

Question 6

Plumbing
became even more advanced during

Answer 6

ancient greek times

Question 7

who
first used truly advanced plumbing systems

Answer 7

romans

Question 8

The first flushable toilet was given as a gift to ___ by her godson, Sir ___ in 1596

Answer 8

queen Elizabeth I and Sir John Harington

Question 9

English inventor ____ was
the first to patent the flushing toilet in 1775

Answer 9

Alexander cumming

Question 10

what basic principles are used in today’s Plumbing law of the Philippines?

Answer 10

1999 National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

Question 11

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

Answer 11

principle 1

Question 12

– 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

Answer 12

principle 2

Question 13

– Plumbing shall be
designed and adjusted to use the minimum
quantity of
water consistent with proper performance
and cleaning

Answer 13

principle 3

Question 14

Devices for heating and
storing water shall be so designed and
installed as
to prevent dangers from explosion through
overheating

Answer 14

principle 4

Question 15

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

Answer 15

principle 5

Question 16

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.

Answer 16

Principle 6

Question 17

Plumbing fixtures shall be
made of smooth non-absorbent material,
free
from concealed fouling surfaces and shall
be located in ventilated enclosures.

Answer 17

principle 7

Question 18

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.

Answer 18

Principle 8

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Principle 9

Question 20

Each fixture directly
connected to the drainage system shall be
equipped with a water-sealed trap.

Answer 20

Principle 10

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

Principle 11

Question 22

Vent terminals shall
extend to the outer air and installed to preempt
clogging and the return of foul air to the
building.

Answer 22

principle 12

Question 23

Plumbing systems shall
be subjected to such tests to effectively
disclose
all leaks and defects in the workmanship.

Answer 23

principle 13

Question 24

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.

Answer 24

principle 14

Question 25

Proper protection shall
be provided to prevent contamination of
food,
water, sterile goods, and similar materials
by backflow sewage. When necessary, the
fixture
device or appliance shall be connected
indirectly with the building drainage.

Answer 25

principle 15

Question 26

No water closet shall be
located in a room or compartment which is
not
properly lighted and ventilated.

Answer 26

principle 16

Question 27

If water closets or other
plumbing fixtures are installed in buildings
where
there is no sewer within a reasonable
distance, suitable provision shall be made
for
disposing of the building sewage by some
accepted method of sewage treatment and
disposal, such as septic tank.

Answer 27

Principle 17

Question 28

Where a plumbing
drainage system may be subject to backflow
of
sewage, suitable provision shall be made to
prevent its overflow in the building.

Answer 28

principle 18

Question 29

Plumbing systems shall
be maintained in serviceable condition by
Registered Master Plumbers.

Answer 29

Principle 19

Question 30

All plumbing fixtures shall
be installed properly spaced, to be
accessible
for their intended use.

Answer 30

principle 20

Question 32

Sewage or other waste
from a plumbing system which may be
deleterious to surface or sub-surface waters
shall not be discharged into the ground or
into
any waterway, unless first rendered
innocuous through subjection to some
acceptable
form of treatment.

Answer 32

Principle 22

Question 33

is clean
water that is suitable for human drinking. It
must be available for drinking, cooking, and
cleaning.

Answer 33

Potable water

Question 34

May be used for
flushing water closets (toilets), irrigating
grass and gardens, washing cars, and for any
use other than drinking, cooking, or cleaning.

Answer 34

Nonpotable Water

Question 35

the sources of most
of the water available for our use.

Answer 35

Rain and Snowmelt

Question 36

is the rain that
runs off the surface of the ground into
streams, rivers, and lakes.

Answer 36

Surface water

Question 37

is water found below the surface of the earth.

Answer 37

Groundwater

Question 38

is a large
water supply pipe that carries potable water
from the district or city water system or
other water source to the building.

Answer 38

building supply

Question 39

required by most district
water supply systems to measure and record
the
amount of water used.

Answer 39

water meter

Question 40

is a large pipe that serves
as the principal artery of the water supply
system.

Answer 40

building main

Question 41

is a water supply pipe that extends
vertically in the building at least one story
and
carries water to fixture branches.

Answer 41

Riser

Question 42

is a water supply pipe that
runs from the riser or main to the fixture
being
connected.

Answer 42

fixture branch

Question 43

typically
located in the hot and cold water supply at
the fixture connection.

Answer 43

shut-off valve

Question 44

runs from the fixture
branch to the fixture, the terminal point of
use in a
plumbing system.

Answer 44

fixture connection