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Utilities (P L U M B I N G)
TYPE OF VENTS
BRANCH VENT A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent
A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture
CIRCUIT VENT
connection of a horizontal branch to the vent stack
A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both fixtures
COMMON VENT
A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture
CONTINOUS VENT A vertical vent that is the continuation of the drain to which the vents connect
A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up
DRY VENT
of waste from a drainage pipe
DUAL VENT See common vent
GROUP VENT A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps
A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c connects with the vent system above the
INDIVIDUAL VENT fixture
served or terminates in the open air
A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack
LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture drain with the stack vent of the
originating waste or soil stack
Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed
LOCAL VENT
from a room fixture
MAIN VENT The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected
A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air between the drainage and vent
RELIEF VENT
systems where the drainage systems might otherwise be air bound
UNIT VENT An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two traps
The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the
STACK VENT
stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof
WET VENT A vent which also serves as a drain
A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of
YOKE VENT
preventing pressure changes in the stack
NOTES
19.05mm or 3/4" No building supply pipe shall be less than WHAT size in diameter
46 mm. Minimum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor
122mm Maximum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor
61 mm. Minimum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line
122 mm Maximum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line
5 FEET Considered extension of bulding drain outside the building wall
1/4" BEND ? Fitting for base or soil stack and building drain
51mm or 2" Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15m
64mm or 2 1/2" Wet standpipe for riser more than 15m
4" Dry standpipe for a riser below 23m
6" Dry standpipe for a riser more than 23m
RATIO OF 1:25 Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school
RATIO OF 1:30 Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school
RATIO OF 1:75 Ratio of urinals for elementary schools
RATIO OF 1:75 Ratio of water closets for female population for principal worship places
RATIO OF 1:5 Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants
4 CLOSETS Minimum number of water closet required for female office and public buildings
3 HEADS Minimum head of water required in section of plumbing for water test
MECHANICAL
AIR CONDITIONER An apparatus that can heat, cool, clean and circulate air
BUGLARS AND PROWLERS They were deter to the intrusion alarm system in residential signal system
AIR DUCT An air passage usually formed in sheet metal with insulation for ventilating on a building
DRAUGHT OR DRAFT The current of air or gases
4 STOREY Requirement for a dry standpipe
BLACK Color coding of piping for fuel oil division
DUMBWAITER A hoisting and lowering mechanism with a building equipped with relatively small car
excusively for carrying materials
HUMIDIFIER The device for maintaining desirable humidity conditons in the air supplied
50 GALS. The average consumption of water per capita
An automatic control of the operation of heating or cooling device responding to changes of
THERMOSTAT
temperature of the space
BULLDOZER A tractor equipped with the blade attached by arms and bolted to its end, used in piling earth
ACOUSTICAL LAY IN PANEL The acoustical ceiling board design to be laid in an exposed grid suspension system
DECIBEL The total sound units provided by a given material
135-197 F Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector
Fire tube boliers shall be provide with sufficient room for removal or replacement of tube
REAR OR TOP
either from these places
SOUND ABSORPTION The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat
The system of deadening sound materials to wall, ceiling, floors to prevent sound from
SOUND INSULATION passing
through the members into adjoining room
The illuminance produce by luminous flux of the one lumen distributed uniformly over a one
LUX
square meter surface
WATER TABLE Level of subterrenean water
Package assembly of air conditioning components which provides for the treatment of the
AIR HANDLING UNIT air
before it is distributed to an air conditioned space
TRAVEL TIME This is the criteria in selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time
CONCRETE CASING Protection of PVC pipe underground
CREEP Reflection of sound from curve surface
ELEVATOR
TRAVEL TIME The criteria in the selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time
FREIGHT ELEVATOR Type of conveyor that transport packages equipment crates
Important element of an elevator below the first level floor line that absorbs and minimize
BUFFER
building shocks to the car
That portion of the hoistway in the elevator extending from the threshold level of the lowest
PIT landing
floor of the hoistway
WINDING DRUM MACHINE A geared drive machine in which the suspension ropes are fastened to and wind on a drum
GUIDE RAILS Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight
600mm Car pit clearance depth from the bottom of the car
When machine room or penthouse is provided at the top of the hoistway, it shall have
FOR REPAIR AND INSPECTION
a sufficient room for this
2 HOISTWAYS When 4 or more elevator serve all or the same portion of the bulding
4 ELEVATORS Shalll be located in any one hoistway
3 HOISTWAYS Minimum number of hoisting ropes for traction elevators
2 HOISTWAYS Minimum number of hoisting ropes for drum type elevators
30mm Minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes
OVER LOAD RELAY AND Provision for all elevators
REVERSE POLARITY RELAY
A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or
BUFFER counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or counterweight
safely
Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a
MONITORING CONTACTS ON
safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or
STEP CHAIN
electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality
A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its
CIRCUIT BREAKER
electrical parts from over current
During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to open the
OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH door
from the outside
The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re opens
SAFETY SHOE
the door
WAIT INTERVAL Dividing the travel length by the rated speed
Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run,
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor
Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off,
MAGNETIC BREAK
and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear
FOR CAR OVERRUN Main purpose of shafts overhead space
Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster
GOVERNOR
than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely
A European brand of elevator OTIS-U.S.
A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or
BUFFER counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or
counterweight safely
Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a
MONITORING CONTACTS
safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or
ON STEP CHAIN
electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality
CIRCUIT BREAKER A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its
electrical parts from over current
During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to
OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH open the door
from the outside
The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and
SAFETY SHOE re opens
the door
WAIT INTERVAL Dividing the travel length by the rated speed
Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run,
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor
Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off,
MAGNETIC BREAK
and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear
FOR CAR OVERRUN Main purpose of shafts overhead space
Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached
LIMIT SWITCH the
designated end of travel course
ESCALATOR
35 degrees Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator
558 mm Minimum width of balustrade
1.20 m Maximum width of balustrade
330 mm Maximum width of the steps
TEMPERED TYPE GLASS Kind of glass required in an escalator's balustrade
38 mpm Maximum rated speed measured along the angle of inclination
BOILERS
R.C CONCRETE OR MASONRY Provision for boiler rooms inside the building
3.00 mts. FROM OUTSIDE Minimum distance if the building is not made of fire resistive materials
WALL
1 meter No part of the boiler shall be closer to this from the wall
5.00 mts Distance of the smokestacks above the building within 50 mts. radius
2 CHECK VALVES Provision between any feed pump and the boiler in addition to the regular shut-off valve
NON RETURN OR SHUT OFF Provision when two or more boilers are connected in parallel
VALVE
ONE SAFETY VALVE Provision of every boiler
TWO SAFETY VALVE Provision for boilers having generating capacity exceeding 907 kg/hr
15 DAYS Notification in writing in advance for boiler's inspection
PIPING
GALVANIZED PIPING It should not be used for steam
STEAM DIVISION
WHITE High Pressure
BUFF Exhaust Fan
WATER DIVISION
BLUE Fresh Water, low pressure
BLUE Fresh Water, high pressure
GREEN Salt water piping
OIL DIVISION
BRASS OR BRONZE Delivery
YELLOW Discharge
GRAY PNEUMATIC DIVISION
BLACK GAS DIVISION
BLACK FUEL OIL DIVISION
BLACK REFRIGERATING DIVISION
ELECTRICAL
The part of the cut out that is design to open or break an electrical current under an
CIRCUIT BREAKER
excessive load
WATTS Unit of power
AMPERE The unit used in the measure of the rate of flow of electricity
OBSERVATION STANDS This is where an electric service conductor can be installed
TOWER OR FLATFORM
A type of electric switch consisting of one or more movable copper blades which are hinged
KNIFE SWITCH
and which make contact with stationary forked contract jaws being forced between them
TRANSFORMER VAULT Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA
RECTIFIER The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)
RAPID START FLOURESCENT
A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element
LAMP
JUNCTION BOX An iron box or casing by which electrical conduit branches are formed
5 STOREYS A passenger elevator with a constant 24 hour service for residential condominum
3.00 m Minimum service drop of connection line above the ground and from the ground
500 mm Minimum distance of poles and transformer support located from the road right of way
AIR CURTAIN A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces
GOOSENECK Original name of P-Trap
DISTRIBUTION LINE The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected
1.20m The minimum width of door in hospital housing unit
PLUG IN TYPE Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on
COPPER WIRE The most practical conductor of electricity
RACEWAY A channel system in carrying electrical wire
An electric conductor consisting of a group of smaller diameter conductor strands twisted
CABLE WIRE
together
DISTRIBUTION PANEL Another name for power panel
TRANSFORMER A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa
NON FERROUS METAL Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum
The minimum allowance clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop
2.50m
conductor from NBC
STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER To bring down voltage
OPEN WIRING Wiring not concealed by the building sructure
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER Transferring the power load from the building circuitry to standby generator or during
SWITCH brownout
AIR SWITCH One with contacts that separate in air
ARC VOLTAGE The voltage across the welding arc
Cable provided in wrapping of metal usually steel wires or tapes, primarily for the purpose
ARMORED CABLE
of mechanical protection
A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc
ASKAREL
evolves only non-explosive gases
Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus,
ASSEMBLY
mounted on a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined
BASE LOAD Minimum load over a given period of time
BRANCH CIRCUIT That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final overcurrent device protecting
the current
Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common
BUS
connection for two or more circuit
Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a
completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to
BUSWAY
carry
fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of the current
System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the
object
CAGE protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object
protected
and an adequate ground
A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury
CIRCUIT BREAKER
itself
A wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another suitable for carrying electric
CONDUCTOR
current
A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the
CONTROLLER
electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected
A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a conductor caused by voltage
CORONA
gradient exceeding a certain critical value
CUT OUT BOX A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted
Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total
DEMAND FACTOR connected
load of the system
DEVICE A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy
DUCT A single enclosed runway for conductor cables
ELECTRIC MOTOR Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power
The circuit conductors between the service equipment or the generator switchboard of
FEEDERS
an isolated plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device
Unit of illumination when the foot is taken as the unit of length. It is the illumination on a
FOOTCANDLE surface
one square foot in area in which there is uniformly distributed flux of one lumen
An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and
FUSE
severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it
GENERAL LIGHTING Types of lighting that deals with lighting relatively large area covered
ILLUMINATION Density of the luminous flux on a surface
Is a form of air switch in which the moving element is a hinge blade wedge between
KNIFE SWITCH
stationary contact blades when closed
LAMP Artificial source of light
LAMPHOLDER Device for mechanical support of light
LIGHT A radiant energy
Protective device for limitting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by-passing
LIGHTNING ARRESTER
surge current
LIGHTNING SURGE Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning
LINE TAP Is the radial branch connection to a main line
Is the ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to the peak load occuring
LOAD FACTOR
in that period
LUMEN Unit of luminous flux
LUX A unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square meter
OUTLET Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment
OUTLET BOX A metal box at an outlet which encloses one or more receptacle
PEAK LOAD Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time
PENDENT Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord
Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating
PILOT WIRE
apparatus at a distant point
Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate
PULLBOX
pulling in the conductors and the distributing of the conductors
RACEWAY Any channel for holding wires, cables or busbars
Convinience Outlet; Contact device installed at an oulet for the connection of an attachment
RECEPTACLE
plug
RIGID METAL CONDUIT A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection
of conductors, the pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the
conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and thickness
Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for
ROSETTE
connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring
The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including
SERVICE DROP splices
if any connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building
SERVICE RACEWAY The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors
SUBMARINE CABLE Cable designed for service under water
SURGE Is a transient variation in the current potential or power
Minimum wire size of THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit in a 30
5.5 mm2
ampere rating
SI UNIT
HERTZ Unit of frequency equal to one cycle per seconds
PHON Unit of loudness of level
REVERBERATION Prolongation of sound as a result of succesive reflection
WAVELENGTH Distance sounds travels during each cycles of vibration
SOUND DIFFRACTION Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to bend or scattered around
SOUND Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displaceent in elastic medium
PURE TONE Sound sensation in a single frequency
CANDELA A luminous intensity of light expressed in candela; Unit of luminous intensity
LUMINAIRE A lighting fixture
LAMBERT Unit of luminance equal to 1 candela per square meter
LUX Unit of illmination equal to one lumen per square meter
FOOT CANDLE Unit of illumination equal to one square foot
LUMINOUS FLUX Rate of flow of light through a surface
IMPEDANCE Resistance in AC system
CONDUCTANCE Reciprocal of resistance
SOUND INTENSITY Rate of flow of sound energy
ACCENT LIGHTING Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular point of interests
HPS LAMP A type of HID lamp
CONNECTIONS
SINGLE PHASE TO SUPPLY This connetions is used where the load is comparatively small and
120 V LIGHTING LOAD the length of the secondary circuit is short
SINGLE PHASE TO SUPPLY This connections is used in most urban distribution circuits
120/240 3-WIRE LIGHTING AND
POWER LOAD
The 120/240 volt winding is connected in series serving 240 volts on
SINGLE PHASE FOR POWER
a two wire system, this connection is used for small industrial applications
Consist merely of two single phase transformers operated 90deg out
TWO PHASE CONNECTIONS
of phase, the common wire must carry /2 times the load current
DELTA-DELTA FOR POWER This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase
AND LIGHTING power load simultaneously
OPEN DELTA FOR LIGHTING This connection is used when single phase lighting load is large as
AND POWER compared with the power load
Often it is desirable to increase the voltage of a circuit form a 2400 to 4160 volts to
Y DELTA FOR POWER
increase its potential capacity
This connection is similar to the delta-delta bank with only the primary connection changed
Y DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND The primary neutral should not be grounded or tied into the system neutral, since a single
POWER phase ground fault may result in extensive blowing of fuses throughout the system
This connection requires special watt-hour metering
When operating Y delta and one service is disabled, service maybe maintained at reduced
OPEN Y DELTA
load
DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING AND The single phase lighting load is all on one phase resulting in unblanced primary currents
POWER in any one bank
Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND The primary voltage was increased from 2400 to 4160 volts to increase the potential
POWER capacity of the system
Y-Y AUTO TRANSFORMER When the ratio of transformation from the primary to secondary voltage is small,
the most economical way of stepping down the voltage
SCOTT CONNECTION 3PHASE In some localities two phase power is required from three phase system
TO 2PHASE
SCOTT CONNECTED 2PHASE If it should be necessary to supply three phase power from a two
TO 3PHASE phase system, the special tap must be provided on the secondary side
T Thermoplastic
TW Moisture Temperature Resistant
UF Underground Feeder
FEPW Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant
RH Heat Resitant Rubber
RHW Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber
RUH Heat Resistant Latex Rubber
THW Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic
THWN Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplstic with Nylon
XHHW Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Link Polymer
BX Armored Cable
THHN THERMOPLASTIC HEAT RESISTANT
PE POLYETHELENE
SA SILICON ASBESTOS
AVA ASBESTOS AND VARNISH CAMBRIC
HEAT DETECTOR
FIXED TEMPERATURE Use low melting point solders or metal the expand when exposed to heat to detect fire
HEAT DETECTOR 135deg-197deg F
PHOTO ELECTRIC DETECTOR Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or diode
It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered when
INFRARED FLAME DETECTOR
IR energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame
Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized
IONIZATION SMOKE HEAT
sampling
DETECTOR chamber to detect fire
TYPES OF CABLE
Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal
ARMOR CABLE (AC)
sheath. It is used both on exposed and concealed work
A factory assemble cable of one or more conductors each individualy
insulated and enclosed in a mettalic sheath of interlocking tape of smooth
METAL CLAD CABLE (MC)
or corrugated tube. This type of cable is especially used for service feeders,
branch circuit and for indoor, outdoor work
Is a factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with highly
MINERAL INSULATED CABLE compressed refractory mineral insulation enclosed in a liquid and gas
(MI) tight continous copper sheath. This type of cable is used in dry, wet or
continously moist location as service feeders or branch circuit
Is a also a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having
NON METALLIC SHEATED a moisture resistant, flame retardant and non metallic material outer
CABLE (NM) sheath. This type is used specifically for one or two family dwellings not
exceeding 3 storey building
This type of cable is factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors
SHIELDED NON METALLIC in an extruded core of moisture resistant and flame retardant material
SHEATED CABLE (SNM) covered within an overlapping spiral metal tape. This type is used in
hazardous locations and in cable trays or in raceways
Is a moisture resistant cable used for underground connections including
UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND direct burial in the ground as feeder or branch circuit
BRANCH CIRCUIT (UF) POWER
This is factory assembled two or more insulated conductors with or without
AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE
associated bare or covered or grounding under a mettalic sheath, This is
(TC)
used for installation of cable trays, raceways, or it is supported by messenger wire
Is an assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with insulating
FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY (FC)
material web designed especially for field installation in metal surface or raceways
FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE Consist of three or more flat copper conductor placed edge to edge
(FCC) separated and enclosed with an insulating assembly. This type of cable is
used for general purposes such as: appliance branch circuit, and for individual
branch circuits, especially in hard smooth continous floor surfaces and the like
MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000
(MV) volts or higher. This type is used for power system up to 35,000 volts
UTILITIES 1999
TELEPHONE TERMINAL Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the
CABINET terminal block at each floor and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable
Is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX,
TELECOMMUNICATION
microwave links, analog and digital telephone system, video conferencing,
SYSTEM
satellite links, structured cabling and similar devices
A full open type valve is used in several locations in a water distribution
ON EVERY HOSE BIBB
system, which of the following does NOT require it?
A fireline system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service
DRY STANDPIPE
inlet and outlet connection installed exclusively for the use of Fire Service
WATER SERVICE PIPE Term used to main water pipe delivering portable water to a building
INSUFFICIENCY IN THE SIZE Which poor design in the plumbing system causes water supply drop
OF THE WATER SERVICE AND when the fixture is simultaneously opened?
DISTRIBUTION PIPE
1 ½" KITCHEN SINK TRAP SIZE
1 ¼" LAVATORY TRAP OR BRANCH SIZE
64mm or 2 ½" OUTLET OF DRY STANDPIPE
64mm or 2 ½" OUTLET OF WET STANDPIPE for riser of more than 15 mts
Not needed in sizing the vent pipe for individual branch and circuit vent
SLOPE OF THE DRAIN PIPE
based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?
A hot and cold water supply pipes, where it is mix manually in desired water temperature
3 WAY VALVE DIVERTER
temperature and direct the mixed water either at the shower head or at the fooe spout
Principle where a single lever valve used in kitchen sink and lavatory, they are
BALL VALVE
beautiful and maintenance free
Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe
132 LITERS PER MINUTE
at a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq.mts
ELBOW REDUCER A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle
FLUSH VALVE FITTINGS General term used to described the fitting in the drawing
2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND
GI fitting used to accept the P trap assembly of the lavatory (drawing)
COMBINATION
Type of vent applied on installations with multi branch interval where the vertical vent pipe
CIRCUIT VENT
takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack
Stage in water purification which removes mineral deposits, slats, heavy metal, totally
REVERSE OSMOSIS dissolves
solids while some useful minerals are retained
FIXED TEMPERATURE Fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point
HEAT DETECTOR solders or metals that expand when exposed to heat to detect a fire, 135deg-197deg F
COUPLING GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding three inches
A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution system
PRESSURE REGULATOR
by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi
WRONG CHOICE OF VENT A poor venting system caused by a slow draining of water from
TYPE a fixture down a plumbing system
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where
jet,jack,reciprocating water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe
5" Which is not a standard size of GI pipe for water supply? 2 1/2", 3",4",5"
URINAL FLASH VALVE Device in control valve which work by discharging instantaneous
ASSEMBLY volume of water at higher pressure
Term used for pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length install in
TAIL PIECE or DEAD END
any stack or branch of a plumbing rough in for the purpose of future trap
CHECK VALVE A full open valve located in a supply pipe to every water heater
Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm type
AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE
or straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote control, push
PILLAR SYSTEM
push button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control
THREE FIXTURES Exception of fixture to be connected into a single trap
DRY STANDPIPE The presence of Fire Service Connection
Pipes and fittings which can exclusively be used for cold water lines for
POLTYBUTELENE PIPE AND
potable main distribution water service, sprinkler and irrigation system. It
FITTINGS AND FITTINGS
could be ½", ¾", 1", 1 ½", 1 ¼" and 2"
UPVC DWV SANITARY Orange or brown in color with sizes of 4" and 3 meter in lengths of pipes
PIPES AND FITTINGS and fittings, ASTM 2729 standards
ASBESTOS PIPE Least popular and not recommended use as potable water distribution pipe
Shower set for bath (drawing) SINGLE LEVER BATH FAUCET WITH HAND SHOWER-TELEPHONE SHOWER
FIBER CEMENT PIPE Pipe not used as water service pipe
GATE VALVE A cut off valve installed in the service piping system
64mm or 2 1/2" Minimum size of wet standpipe for a riser more than 15 meters from the source
61 cms Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet from the floor line
AIR CHAMBER Device used to prevent water hammering
VENT SIZE IS AT LEAST 1/2 Rule of thumb in sizing an individual vent
THE DRAIN IT SERVES BUT
NOT LESS THAN THE
REQUIRED MINIMUM W/C
EVER IS LARGER
Mechanical equipment coupled with a central air conditioning system used
FAN COIL UNIT
to dehumidify and cool the airstream injected to the conditioned space
1.5 TIMES MORE THAN THE Spacing provided for elevator with single bank in a non residential building
ELEVATOR CAR DEPTH
Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the
DOWN COLLECTIVE CONTROL
highest and so on while descending
Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting
UP COLLECTIVE CONTROL
from the lowest and so on while ascending
GOVERNOR - safety gear, Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster
safety shoe, magnetic break than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely
ESCALATOR'S PART main drive chain, step chain, handrail, drive chain, bottom sprocket
When planning a multiple system of elevator layout where four or
ONE IN FRONT OF THE OTHER
more elevator are arrange in banks
1120;980;800;760 Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's width like those in Japanese brand
1150;1100;1000;900 Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's step like those in Japanese brand
ADJUSTABLE LOCKING Type of dampers installed at supply ducts, which are electro-mechanically
DAMPERS activated by building automation system to close in case of fire within the area
AT THE ESCALATOR MACHINE Location of Control System or computer brain of the escalator
ROOM
12 to 14 SQ.MT PER TON OF This is a guide for the initial estimate per Ton of Refrigeration per sq.mts. of a standard
REFRIGERATION room of normal condition without external solar heat gain and excessive internal heat gain
International Standard and EN PIPING OR DUCT BELONGING TO OTHER SYSTEM SHOULD NOT RUN THROUGH THE
81.1 Code in designing a MACHINE ROOM
machine room
STANDARD INSTALLATION OF THE TOP CHORD OF THE TRUSS IS WITH A STEEL ANGLE SUPERIMPOSED ON THE
ESCALATOR NOT EXCEEDING BUILDING'S STRUCTURAL BEAM
4.50 MTS./ TRUSS
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE Safety device caused by insufficient water flow on heater when brown out
EXPANDED POLYTHELYNE Vital part of Solar Water heater to keep the heat in and cold out
FOAM INSULATION
KNOCKDOWN BY MAJOR Packaging and assembly of elevator as it arrives on the site
COMPONENT PART
COOLING TOWER Cool the condenser unit in a central conditioning system
SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at
START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT three points
MIDPOINT AND SINGLE POINT
SWITCH AT END
Factory assembled of two or more insulated conductors w/ or w/o
POWER AND CONTROL TRAY
associated bare cover ground conductor under a non metallic sheath
CABLE TYPE
approved forr installation in cable trays, in raceways or in supported by a messenger wire
RH Heat Resistant Rubber / 75 degrees
METAL HALIDE Light source used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requiring high
illumination
levels for detailed work such as needle work
SCOTT CONNECTION 2 PHASE A transformer location required in some localities, where a three phase
TO 3 PHASE power is required from a two phase system
TW Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic / 60 degrees
ILLUMINATED SWITCH Type of switch where pilot light inside a lit to guide the person inside
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees
85 amperes
w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE
Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits
DRAWINGS
(drawing)
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees
15 amperes
w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW
PVC IS ALLOWED FOR AS Best suited for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit like PVC for underground installation in buildings
LONG AS
BOTH BURIAL DEPTH OF NO
LESS
460mm AND CONCRETE
ENCASEMENT IS PROVIDED
ULTRASONIC Higher than 20,000 Hertz
SABINS Unit of acoustic absorption equivalent ot absorption by one square root of a perfect absorber
AVOIDING ZONES OF DIRECT First defense method from external noise by site selection and site
SOUND planning for quiet internal acoustic environment
INSTALL ABSORBENT The effective method can be employed to reduce direct noise, which is transmitted airborne,
MATERIALS WITHIN THE WALL for noise reduction within a space
OF THE ENCLOSURE
7,380 fps Sound with a wavelength of 1.50 m at Frequency 1,500 Hz
Perceptual characteristic of sound which is the average rate of flow of
INTENSITY
energy per unit area perpendicular to the direction of propagation
PUMPS
A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe
A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to
RECIPROCATING
activate a submerge piston
A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the
JET
surface
A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn
CENTRIFUGAL from a shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump.
The motor is placed at the surface with shaft to turn the impellers below
A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4' or 6' casing to deliver
JACK
35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height
ELECTRICAL
SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at
START,
3-WAY SWITCH AT MIDPOINT three points
AND
SINGLE POINT SWITCH AT
END
Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits
DRAWINGS
(drawing)
Pre requisite in use of split A CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN 76mm SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN
knob and tube wiring CONDUCTORS AND NOT LESS THAN 26mm
MULTI WIRE BRANCH CIRCUIT A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential
difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference
between it
What is the maximum horizontal range between two or more air terminal for lightning
6000mm to 7600mm
arrest for an effective disaster prevention in building
Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground
5500 mm over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic
and over 600 volts to ground
Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground
over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subjected to truck traffic, driveways on other
than residential property, and other land traveresed by vehicular such as cultivated, grazing
forest and courtyards
Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the
electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes,
3500mm
measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together
with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground
Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a
24 amperes 30
ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment
Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit
30 amperes
supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees
85 amperes
w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees
45 amperes
w/a 8.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees
15 amperes
w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW
Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch
5.5 sq.mm
circuit with 30 ampere rating
Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with
3.5 sq.m
20 ampere rating
30 amperes Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance