Set F – Plumbing Code

1. A vertical vent that is continuation of the drain to which is a

a. Branch vent
b. Relief vent
c. Continuous vent
d. Circuit vent
2. A piping system designed to control and conveys excess ground water to a suitable location.
a. Storm water drainage piping.
b. Sewer piping
c. Vertical stack
d. Downspout
3. When no public sewer intended to serve any lot or premises is available in any thoroughfare
or right of way abutting such a lot or premises, drainage piping form the building shall be
connected to:
a. Sewage ejector
b. Holding tank
c. Private sewage disposal system
d. Cesspool
4. A unit which is equivalent to the flow rate of one (1) cubic foot of water per minute or 7 ½
gpm of water is
a. Fixture unit
b. English unit
c. Number of water closets
d. Metric unit
5. Roof joint, shall be
a. Gas tight
b. Air tight
c. Smoke tight
d. Water tight
6. A fixture designed for the washing of hand or face, sometimes called washbasin.
a. Sink
b. Lavatory
c. Bathtub
d. Shower
7. A condition in the distribution system where it could damage or create condition that will
damage components of the distribution system or create a nuisance is termed as
a. Excessive water pressure
b. Loss of pressure
c. Excessive air pressure
d. Loss of water flow
8. A stack as defined in the code is
a. The vertical main soil, waste or vent piping
b. Any vertical vent
c. The main vent
d. Horizontal main
9. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric pressure
a. Standard pressure
b. Normal pressure
c. Back pressure
d. Barometric pressure
10. No clevical toilet shall be installed in any building unless first approved by the
a. Health officer
b. Architect
c. Building and safety
d. Zoning administrator
11. All water supply, drainage, venting system and all fixtures and their traps complete with
their connection.
a. Plumbing system
b. Piping system
c. Sewer system
d. Sanitary system
12. The minimum size of water pipe to lavatory is
a. 1 dia.
b. 2/4 dia.
c. 3/8 dia.
d. ½ dia.
13. Request for inspection by the master plumber to the administrative authority is required to
be made in advance at least before the work to be tested.
a. 12 hours
b. 24 hours
c. 36 hours
d. 8 hours
14. The vertical distance that waste travels through open air between the waste and the indirect
waste receptor is
a. Connection
b. Air gap (drainage)
c. Conveyance
d. Vacuum
15. A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is equal to equal floor level or
storey in a building but are always at least eight feet intervals
a. Vertical distance
b. Floor distance
c. Branch intervals
d. Storey
e.
16. A drain connecting the compartments of a certain fixture to its trap is called
a. Combination waste and vent
b. Continuous waste
c. Special waste
d. Indirect waste
17. Storm water is
a. Potable water
b. Waste water
c. Rain water
d. Sea water
18. A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an opening is called
a. Cap
b. Union
c. Nipple
d. Bushing
19. The minimum pressure that should be maintained for fixtures containing flush tank supplies
shall
a. 8 psi
b. 4.34 psi
c. 30 psi
d. 434 psi
20. A piece of chemical fitted under another piece of flat metal or wood over which water is
expected to run is called
a. Gutter
b. Sheeting
c. Flashing
d. Roofing
21. Support or anchorage of piping shall not exceed an interval of
a. 10 ft.
b. 12 ft.
c. 20 ft.
d. 15 ft.
22. When connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping, the specific transition intended shall
be made with approved:
a. Soldered joint
b. Threaded joint
c. Fitting and adaptor
d. Sweated joint
23. The inspection of gas piping system prior to covering or concealing such pipe is called a
a. Routine inspection
b. Hydro piping inspection
c. Site inspection
d. Rough piping inspection
24. Cooper tubing used for water piping under concrete slabs within a building shall be
a. Cooper tube with brazed
b. Brazed joints with cast brass fitting
c. Installed without joints where possible
d. Protected with factory applied coating
25. The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi. At the outlet 40 ft. above the meter,
the static water pressure would be approximately
a. 80 psi
b. 60 psi
c. 120 psi
d. 40 psi
26. The water demand for shower head is
a. 7 gallon per minute
b. 5 gallon per minute
c. 12 gallon per minute
d. 10 gallon per minute
27. Vent pipes may offset horizontally when the distance above the extreme overflow level of
the fixture is at least.
a. 1 inch
b. 6 inches
c. 18 inches
d. 1 foot
28. The minimum plumbing permit charge for one “unit” is
a. P15.00
b. P5.00
c. P10.00
d. P7.00
29. The minimum pipe used to carry main or surface water, cooling water, and similar liquid
waste is.
a. House drain
b. House sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Storm sewer
30. Expansion joints shall be acceptance except in piping for:
a. Vents
b. Hot water
c. Steam
d. Cold water
31. A receptacle attached to the plumbing system other than the trap in which waste or waste
may collected or retained for an ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.
a. Container
b. Fixture
c. Tank
d. Cesspool
32. Cast iron piping in 10 ft. lengths installed horizontally, shall be supported at intervals of not
more than
a. 12 ft.
b. 15 ft.
c. 5 ft.
d. 10 ft.
33. Sizes of vertical and horizontal drainage pipe shall be determined from
a. Type of building
b. Number of bathroom installed
c. Location of fixtures
d. Total fixture units
34. The valve for controlling two or more outlet, is a cold water supply line may be a:
a. Rising stem gate valve
b. Heavy duty globe valve
c. Ground key valve
d. Non-rising stem globe valve
35. The flow of water which has gradual and regular variation over time and space is called:
a. Laminar flow
b. Streamline
c. Turbulent
d. Mixed flow
36. The minimum size building supply allowed by the code for water is:
a. ¾ inch
b. 1 inch
c. ½ inch
d. 1 ¼ inch
37. According to the existing Plumbing Code cast iron pies, wrought iron pipes, weld steel pipes,
copper pipes, verified clay, concrete and asbestos pipes shall conform to standard other
than the Philippine standard.
a. ANSI
b. AISC
c. ASTM
d. API
38. A material not listed in the code for use in water piping is:
a. Aluminum
b. Asbestos cement
c. Cast iron
d. Plastic
39. The critical level marking or a backflow prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point
established by the:
a. Testing laboratory
b. Health officer
c. Inspector
d. Manufacturer
40. CPVC water pipe may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems:
a. Above ground only
b. Below ground only
c. In residences only
d. Within a building
41. Plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials that ate rounded into place.
a. Calking
b. Filling
c. Compressing
d. Compacting
42. When connecting horizontal drain line with another horizontal drain line, the acceptance
fitting to be used are:
a. Coupling
b. Cross tee
c. Combination Y and 1/8
d. Sanitary tee
43. The minimum allowance size of the building drain, horizontal branch, vertical soil or waste
stack serving one or more waste closet shall be:
a. 4”
b. 4 ½”
c. 3”
d. 5”
44. It is a box like collection device which is located on the exterior of the building and receives
storm water on the side.
a. Scupper
b. Gutter
c. Storm drain
d. Roof drain
45. The air pressure test for any threaded (low pressure) gas piping system shall be at least.
a. 10 psi for 15 min.
b. 15 psi for 15 min.
c. 15 psi for 10 min.
d. 10 psi for 10 min.
46. Calked or screwed joints shall be applicable to.
a. PVC
b. Cast iron
c. Vitrified clay
d. Asbestos
47. The vent pipe serving a combination waste and vent system with a 4 inch drainpipe shall be
at least.
a. 2 ½ inches
b. 3 ½ inches
c. 3 inches
d. 2 inchers
48. Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from the:
a. Lowest to at least 10 ft. head
b. Lowest to the highest point
c. Lowest to at least ground level
d. Lowest to at least 5 ft. head
49. In water supply piping slip, joints may be used only on the:
a. Cold water supply
b. Concealed fixture
c. Exposed fixture supply
d. Hot water supply
50. A water system containing a water heater will require
a. Mixing valve
b. Heat water return lime
c. Exposed fixture supply
d. Hot water supply
51. The drainage pipe running from outside a building’s foundation to the main sewer is called
a. Building drain
b. Sewer
c. Waste drain
d. Storm drain
52. A set of regulation adapted by an administrative agency that has jurisdiction over materials
and design specification in plumbing.
a. Plumbing code
b. Code of ethics
c. Building code
d. Civil code
53. The maximum lead content allowed in pipe used to convey potable water.
a. 3 %
b. 2 %
c. 1 %
d. 8 %
54. Minimum size of water supply for flush valve is.
a. 2 inches
b. 1 inch
c. ¾ inches
d. ½ inch
55. The lowest piping system that receives the discharge from soil waste and other drainage
pipe.
a. Waste pipe
b. A building drain
c. A building sewer
d. Soil pipe
56. Is it permissible to place building sewer and drainage piping in the same trench with the
water service pipe?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Maybe yes
d. Maybe no
57. Upon issuance of Plumbing Permit, plumbing installation shall commerce within
a. No limit
b. One month
c. One year
d. Six months
58. An automatic fill device, most commonly found in toilet tanks
a. Globe valve
b. Ballcock
c. Butterfly valve
d. Gate valve
59. A vertical pipe to convey main waste
a. Drain pipe
b. Conductor, leader or downspout
c. Vent pipe
d. Soil pipe
60. The drainage system is subdivided into 3 different components, drainage, the waste, and the
vent. This is referred to as.
a. Sanitary sewer system
b. Storm sewer
c. DWV system
d. Vent system
61. That part of the plumbing system extending from a point 4 or 5 feet from the inner face of
the foundation wall of building to the junction with another sewer.
a. House sewer
b. Storm sewer
c. Sanitary sewer
d. Sewer pipe
62. Equipment which includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing system which are
required to be accessible or readily accessible is called
a. Machines
b. Controls
c. Regulating equipment
d. Pipes
63. Rain water piping located on the exterior of a building using galvanized sheet metal shall not
be less than.
a. 25 ga
b. 32 ga
c. 28 ga
d. 30 ga
64. A term used which is contrary to sanitary principles or injurious to health is
a. Insanitary
b. Unhealthy
c. Healthful
d. Sanitary
65. An electrically or mechanically operated device used to elevate sewage and liquid waste
from a lower level to a point of discharge into a sewer or other disposal system.
a. Ejector
b. Ram
c. Screw
d. Hard pump
66. The maximum fixture units loading allowed on a 2-inch waste stack is
a. Four
b. Six
c. Sixteen
d. Eight
67. A watertight receptacle that receives sewage is.
a. Water tank
b. Septic tank
c. Cesspool
d. Drainage tank
68. The force required to move the water inside the pipe is called
a. Force
b. Friction
c. Velocity
d. Pressure
69. Another name for a clinical sink is
a. Special sink
b. Ordinary sink
c. Extra ordinary sink
d. Bedpan washer
70. Building sewer or drainage pipe shall be placed with the same trench with water service
pipe.
a. False
b. Not same
c. Maybe
d. True
71. A measure of inertia forces to viscous forces, which sometime describe whether it is
turbulent or laminar flow is.
a. Reynold’s number
b. Froude number
c. Moody number
d. Weber number
72. A device used to connect drainage of a dishwater with the sanitary drainage system is called.
a. Washwater device
b. Vacuum breaker
c. Explosion device
d. Air gap device
73. A pipe which makes an angle of 45 degrees from the vertical is considered.
a. Horizontal
b. Cracked
c. Vertical
d. Offset
74. The minimum quantity of water for flushing urinals is
a. 4 gallons
b. 6 gallons
c. 7 gallons
d. 2 gallons
75. Changes in direction at copper tubing maybe made with.
a. Bending equipment
b. Metallic fitting
c. Plastic fitting
d. Prepare torch
76. That part of the lowest horizontal piping of the plumbing which receives the discharge from
soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside of the building and conveys it to the house sewer.
a. Vertical drain
b. Storm drain
c. House drain
d. Soil pipe
77. Piping which shall be installed under or within 2 ft. at any building or structure is
a. Cast iron
b. Plastic
c. Copper
d. Asbestos cement
78. Fixtures connections between drainage pipe and water closets shall be made with
a. Hot poured compound
b. Flanges
c. Expansion joints
d. Unions
79. A joint made by firmly packing with oakum and filled with molted lead to adept of not less
than one inch, is for
a. Cast iron, bell and spigot soil pipe
b. Cast iron no hub pipe
c. Plastic pipe
d. Steel pipe
80. The distance between a water heater and the union on the water lines shall not less than
a. 18 inches
b. 12 inches
c. 6 inches
d. 24 inches
81. What valve is required ahead of each water supplied appliance, each slip joint or non-
metallic connection?
a. Flow valve
b. Check valve
c. Control valve
d. Solenoid valve
82. When pipe makes an angle of not more than 45 degrees with the vertical, it is considered as:
a. Vertical pipe
b. Diagonal pipe
c. Crooked pipe
d. Horizontal pipe
83. Total number of water closet on a 3 inch stack is.
a. Six
b. Three
c. Four
d. Two
84. A vent in a combustion waste and vent system shall be approximately equal in area to one
half
a. Area of the house sewer
b. Cross section area of the draw pipe
c. Area of the public sewer
d. Diameter of the draw pipe served
85. DWV materials mean
a. Drainage water vent
b. Drainage water valve
c. Drum waste valve
d. Drainage, waste and vent
86. Every passage way to an attic water heater shall have a solid continuous flooring not less
than
a. 36 inches wide
b. 48 inches wide
c. 60 inches wide
d. 24 inches wide
87. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall have a connection to a:
a. Deywell
b. Cesspool
c. storm water
d. Public or private sewer
88. Allowing for friction and other pressure lose the available water for fixture is
a. 30 psi
b. 20 psi
c. 15 psi
d. 45 psi
89. The maximum trap loading for a 2” trap is
a. 1 unit
b. 2 units
c. 4 units
d. 3 units
90. The movement of water through the surface of soil and into the soil below the surface is
a. Storm meter run off
b. Depression
c. Evaporation
d. Infiltration
91. The minimum slope of 3” horizontal pipe shall be less than
a. ¾ inch per foot
b. ½ inch per foot
c. 1” inch per foot
d. ¼ inch per foot
92. The size of the supple piping outlet for any gas appliance shall be not less than
a. The smallest size pipe in the system
b. The inlet connection of that appliance
c. ¾ inch of the total length is 30 ft.
d. One inch to allow future expansion
93. The quantity of water required to be supplied to every plumbing fixture shall be represented
by:
a. Pound per sq. inch
b. Gallons per minute
c. Fixture units
d. Feet per second
94. A pit or receptacle at a low point to which the liquid waste are drain
a. Canal
b. Sump
c. Tank
d. Cistern
95. The waste test for drainage system shall be at least
a. 5 ft head
b. 10 psi
c. 25 psi
d. 10 ft head
96. A fixture vent pipe increased one pipe size its entire length
a. May exceed the maximum horizontal length limited by code
b. Will be a better workmanship job
c. Will increase venting efficiency
d. Will reduce the cost of the installation
97. What pressure is required to test water supply system?
a. 100 percent of used water pressure
b. 150 percent used water pressure
c. 200 percent of used water pressure
d. 300 percent of used water pressure
98. Fee for one unit of plumbing as plumbing unit is:
a. P5
b. P15
c. P12
d. P10
99. The minimum size cleanout allowed to serve a 4” drain line is.
a. 3 ½ inches
b. 2 inches
c. 3 inches
d. 4 inches
100. A storm drain sometimes located under the basement floor within the walls of the
building.
a. Inside storm drain
b. House sewer
c. Outside storm drain
d. Inside sewer