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Master Plumber Exam Review Guides PDF
Master Plumber Exam Review Guides PDF
apparatuses in
buildings for bringing in the supply, liquids, substances and/or
ingredients
and removing them and such water, liquid and other carried
wastes
hazardous to health, sanitation, life) property also the pipes and
fixtures
after installation and the plumbing system.
PLUMBING SYSTEM - includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes,
all
plumbing fixtures and traps; all sanitary and storm drainage
systems,
vent pipes, roof drains, leaders and downspouts; and all building
drains
and sewers, including their respective joints and connections;
devices,
receptacles, and appurtenances within the property, water lines
in the
premises: potable, tap, hot and chilled water piping, potable
water
treating or using equipment; fuel gas piping; water heaters and
vents for
same.
PLUMBING UNIT - a minimum standard quantity of plumbing fixtures that
discharge
wastes into a plumbing installation including:
INVERT ELEVATION – the lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or
conduit that
is not vertical. The measurement of the inner wall of the pipe.
DRUM TRAP – a cylindrical trap commonly used on the drain pipe from the
bathtub or under the bathroom floor.
SOIL PIPE – any pipe, which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or
fixtures
having similar functions, with or without the discharges from
other fixtures
to the building drain or building sewer.
GRAY WATER – water coming from the lavatory, bathtub, etc. that flows into
the Waste
Pipe.
BLACK WATER – water coming from water closet, urinal and the like that
flows into the
Soil Pipe.
AIR GAP – the unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
between the lowest openings of the pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance or
appurtenance to the flood level rim of the receptor/fixture.
AIR BREAK – a physical separation. which may be a low inlet into the indirect
waste
receptor from the fixture, appliance or device indirectly
connected, at least
25mm.
15. The pipe from the public water main or source of water supply
to the building served is called: SERVICE PIPE .
16. The vertical supply pipe which extends upward from one floor
to the next is called a RISER and the horizontal pipes that serve
the faucets are called BRANCHES.
B. WATER SUPPLY
F. MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
4. Statements:
a. Correct
*Dry pipe sprinkler systems are more efficient than wet pipe
systems.
*The hazard classification does not necessarily affect sprinkler
layout.
a. Correct
*Several types of plastic can be used for cold water piping, but
only PVDC is used for hot water supply where allowed by local
codes.
*Steel pipe is more labor intensive and requires more space than
copper pipes in plumbing chases.
*ABS is suitable for water supply.
10. FIXTURE DRAIN -The drain from the trap of the fixture to
the junction of the fixture to the drain of the pipe.
BACK VENT PIPE - the part of a vent line which connects directly
with an individual trap underneath or behind the fixture and
extends to the branch or main, soil, or waste pipe at any point
higher than the fixture or fixture trap it serves. This is sometimes
called an individual vent.
CAP - A fitting into which the end of a pipe is screwed for the
purpose of closing the end of the pipe.
DRY VENT - A vent that does not carry water or water- borne
wastes.
FIXTURE BRANCH - The supply pipe between the fixture and the
water distributing pipe.
GROUP VENT - A branch vent that performs its function for two (2)
or more traps.
INVERT - The lowest portion of the inside of any pipe conduit that
is not vertical.
TRAP SEAL - The vertical distance between the dip and the crown
weir of a trap. Also, the water in the trap between the dip and the
crown weir.
SERVICE PIPE - The pipe from the water main or source of water
supply to the building served.
SOIL PIPE - A soil pipe is any pipe which conveys the discharge of
water closets, urinals, or fixtures having similar functions. Also, a
cast-iron pipe, with bell and spigot ends, used in plumbing to
convey fecal matter or liquid wastes.
SOIL STACK PIPE - A vertical soil pipe conveying fecal matter and
liquid waste.
SPIGOT - The end of a pipe, which fits into a bell. Also a word used
synonymously with faucet.
STACK - A general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste, or
vent piping.
WET VENT - portion of a vent pipe through which liquid waste flow.
WASTE PIPE - a pipe which conveys only liquid waste and free of
fecal matter.
4. acid resistant cast iron pipe- made of alloy, cast iron & silicon
- installed in chemical labs for acid waste
disposal
5. asbestos pipe- made of asbestos fibers & Portland cement
- suitable for embedment on concrete structures
6. bituminous fiber sewer pipe- cheapest and lightest
- for house sewer
7. vitrified clay pipe- made of clay & w/ length of 0.75 m threaded
w/ glazed compound. High resistant to acid & suited in
underground installation. Brittle, cracks easily when laid on
unsuitable ground
8. lead pipe- one of the oldest plumbing material . not
recommended to convey water for human consumption
9. galvanized wrought iron pipes- better than steel pipes for
plumbing because it is more resistant to acid waste
10. brass pipe- most expensive. Made of alloy of zinc & copper
mixed 15% :85% highly suitable for waste & water because of its
smooth surface aside from its high resistance to acids
11. copper pipes- durable material w/c is extremely corrosive
resistance. Easiest to install
Type K- heaviest for underground installation
L- lighter than K, comes in flexible & rigid type
M- thinner & available only in rigid form