9

Technology
and Livelihood
Education
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Interpret Plans and Details in
Accordance with Job Requirement
PLUMBING
(Grade 9 Specialization Course)
Subject Area – TLE Grade 9- Plumbing Specialization Course
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Interpret Plans and Details in Accordance with Job Requirement
First Edition, 2020

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Technology
and Livelihood
Education
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Interpret Plans and Details in
Accordance with Job
Requirement
PLUMBING
(Grade 9 Specialization Course)
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the TLE – Plumbing Grade 9 Specialization Course Self-Learning Module

(SLM) on Interpret Plans and Details in Accordance with Job Requirement!

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(SLM) on Interpret Plans and Details in Accordance with Job Requirement!

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 What I Need to Know

So far, you have studied the factors in reading plumbing layout plan. We will
now explore the elements in interpreting the plumbing layout plan. This includes the
different plumbing signs, symbols, abbreviations and plumbing fixtures.
This module comes with learning activities designed to measure your progress.
You have to answer each to the best of your ability and be honest as you can.
Hopefully, after learning this module, you will be equipped with knowledge and skills
in Plumbing.

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

 Lay out work area for pipes installation. (TLE_IAPB9-12PI-Ic-d-1)
 Interpret plans and details in accordance with job requirement.
 What I Know

Let us determine how much you already know about plumbing signs and
symbols.

Activity 1.1 Match Me!

Directions: Match the symbols under column A to the terms under Column B.
Write only the LETTER of your answer on the space provided.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

a. elbow 45°
___1.
b. elbow 90°

___2. c. union

d. sleeve
___3.
e. safety valve

___4. f. globe valve

g. tee
___5.
h. water closet
___6. i. reducer concentric

j. reducer eccentric
___7.
k. elbow long radius
___8. l. tee outlet down

___9. m. lavatory

n. soil pipe/waste pipe

___10.
o. cold water line
___ 11.
p. kitchen sink
___ 12.
q. vent

___ 13. r. drinking water flow

___ 14.
___ 15.
 Lesson Interpret Plans and Details
in Accordance with Job
2 Requirement

What’s In

In the previous lesson, you learned about the various lines used in sketching
plumbing drawings and the piping drawings used in the installation of plumbing
system.

In this module, you will be learning on how to interpret plan and details such
as plumbing signs, symbols, and plumbing fixtures.

Are you excited for this lesson? You may now proceed with the next activity.
 What’s New

At this point, you are heading into meaningful activities and learning
encounters. Complete the exercises and answer the learning activities to experience
lifelong and practical learnings that await at the end of this module.

Activity 1.2 Fill-in Me!

Directions: Name the plumbing signs and symbols by filling in the missing letters in
the box.

1. E B W 9 °

2. N I N

3. T E

4. G A E V L V

5. E L O 4 °

6. L V T O Y

7. D R I N P I E

8. R O S T E

9. L T E A L

10. B U H I G
 What is It

Interpreting plans and details in accordance with job requirement is a

challenging task. That’s why in this part of the module you need to read each item
carefully and try to master all the plumbing signs and symbols for these will be
your guides in doing your next activities.

PLUMBING SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Plumbing signs and symbols are used to make a proper layout for plumbing
system installations. The purpose of these symbols is to indicate where the
different elements of your plumbing system are located.

The common signs and symbols used for plumbing layout are the following:

A. Plumbing signs and symbols, their names, and how they appear when
installed in a particular manner
Bell and
Name Flanged Screwed
Spigot
Welded Soldered

1. Joint

2. Elbow 90°

3. Elbow 45°

4. Elbow Turned Up

5. Elbow Turned Down

6. Elbow Long Radius

7. Reducing Elbow

8. Tee
9. Tee Outlet Up

10. Tee Outlet Down

11. Side Outlet Tee-Outlet Up

12. Cross Tee

13. Reducer Concentric

14. Reducer Eccentric

15. Lateral

16. Gate Valve

17. Globe Valve

18. Check Valve

19. Stop Clock

20. Expansion Joint

21. Union

22. Sleeve

23. Safety Valve

24. Bushing

B. Piping Signs and Symbols

Acid waste

Cold water

Compressed air

Drinking-water flow

Drinking-water return

Fire line

Gas

Hot water

Hot water return

Soil, waste or leader (above grade)

Soil, waste or leader (below grade)

Vacuum cleaning

Vent

High pressure return

Low pressure return

 C. Plumbing Fixtures

Fixtures Drawing Fixtures Drawing

Combination sink
Corner bathtub
& laundry tray

Recessed bathtub Service sink

Wash sink (wall-

Bidet
type)

Shower stall Wash sink

Laundry tray
Shower head
(single)

Overhead gang Laundry tray

shower (double)

Water closet (tank

Pedestal lavatory
type)

Water closet
Wall lavatory
(integral tank)

Water closet (flush

Corner lavatory
valve, floor outlet)

Handicapped Water closet (flush

lavatory valve, wall-hung)

Dental lavatory Urinal (wall-hung)

Standard kitchen
Urinal(stall)
sink

Kitchen sink, R &

Urinal(trough-type)
L drain board

Kitchen sink, L H Drinking fountain

drain board (recessed)

Combination sink Drinking fountain

& dish washer (semi-recessed)
Plumbing Abbreviations are used on a set of prints to describe materials and
processes while conserving space on the prints. Only uppercase letters are used for
abbreviations on prints.
D. Other Plumbing Symbols, Legends and Abbreviations:

Symbols Legends Abbreviations

Soil pipe/ waste pipe SP / WP

Vent pipe / vent above

VP / VPAC
ceiling

Cold water line CWL

Drain pipe DP

Gate valve GV

Coupling/ concentric
CR
Reducer

Soil stack SS

Vent stack thru roof VSTR

Cold water riser CWR

Floor drain (flat type) FD

Water closet WC

Lavatory LAV

Hose bibb HB

Kitchen sink KSK

Area drain / catch basin AD / CB

Float Valve FV
 What’s More

Time to practice what you have learned. In this part of the module, you will
answer an activity that will help you solidify your understanding about the topic.
Do your best and good luck!

Activity 1.3 A. Draw Me!

Directions: Draw the missing symbol inside the box clearly and neatly.
BELL AND
NAME FLANGED SCREWED
SPIGOT
WELDED SOLDERED

1. Joint

2. Elbow 90°

3. Elbow 45°

4. Elbow Turned Up

5. Elbow Turned Down

6. Elbow Long Radius

7. Reducing Elbow

8. Tee

9. Tee Outlet Up

10. Tee Outlet Down

Activity 1.3 B. Identify Me!

Directions: Given the word pool below, identify the following plumbing signs and
symbols. Write your answer on the space provided.

corner lavatory cold water line bidet

soil pipe/ waste pipe catch basin

1. 4.

2. 5.

3.

Activity 1.3 C. Represent Me!

Directions: Draw the symbols of the following terms:

TERMS SYMBOLS

1. acid waste

2. compressed air

3. fire line

4. hot-water return

5. vacuum cleaning
 What I Have Learned

Now that you are about to complete this module, I’m sure you may now be
able to write your reflections.

Activity 1.4 Complete Me!

Directions: Complete the sentence below to show what you have learned from the
lesson about the importance on reading plumbing signs and symbols.

I have learned that I should know how to read plumbing signs and symbols

because__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_______.__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

_______.__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________
 What I Can Do

This section of the module provides you an activity which will help you
transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life situations or concerns. Do your
best in relating your experiences especially in answering the given situations. Good
luck!
Activity 1.5 A. Know Me!

Directions: Supposing, you are now a plumber and you have to read and interpret
plumbing layout. Identify the fittings and fixtures needed in making the
piping system in the bathroom. Write your answer on the space provided
below the layout.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Activity 1.5 B. Draw Me!

Directions: Draw the symbols of the legends below and write their
respective abbreviations.

Legends Symbols Abbreviations

1. soil pipe/ waste pipe

2. vent pipe / vent above ceiling

3. cold water line

4. drain pipe

5. soil stack

6. vent stack thru roof

7. cold water riser

8. floor drain (flat type)

9. hose bibb

10. kitchen sink

 Assessment

Now that you are about to finish this module, you are to determine your
progress by answering the following activities.

Activity 1.6 A. Match Me!

Directions: Match the symbol under column A to its term under Column B. Write
only the LETTER of your answer on the space provided before each
number.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

a. elbow 45°
___1.
b. elbow 90°
___2.
c. union
___3. d. sleeve

___4. e. safety valve

f. globe valve
___5.
g. tee

___6. h. water closet

i. reducer concentric
___7.
j. reducer eccentric
___8. k. elbow long radius

l. tee outlet down

___9.
m. lavatory
___10.
n. soil pipe/waste pipe
___ 11. o. cold water line
___ 12.
p. kitchen sink

___ 13 q. vent
___ 14.
r. drinking water flow
___ 15
 Additional Activities

Congratulations! You are about to finish this module. I hope you’ve learned a
lot about the plumbing signs, symbols, legends, abbreviations and plumbing fixtures.
Activity 1.7 A. Represent Me Out!

Directions: Draw the symbol for each of the following pipe fittings.

BELL
NAME FLANGED SCREWED AND WELDED SOLDERED
SPIGOT

1. joint

2. elbow 90°

3. elbow 45°

4. elbow turned up

5. elbow turned down

6. tee

7. tee outlet down

8. cross tee

9. reducer concentric

10. reducer eccentric

11. lateral

12. stop clock

13. expansion joint

14. union

15. safety valve

Activity 1.7 B. Enumerate Me!
Directions: Enumerate and draw at least 10 plumbing fixtures.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.
What I Can Do Assessment
A. 1. n
1. gate valve 2. e
2. tee 3. i
3. tee 4. r
4. elbow 90° 5. l
5. shower head 6. p
7. b
8. f
9. h
10. m
11. c
12. o
13. d
14. q
15. k
Answer Key
What I Can Do
B.
Legends Symbols Abbreviations
SOIL PIPE/ WASTE PIPE SP / WP
VENT PIPE / VENT ABOVE
CEILING VP / VPAC
COLD WATER LINE CWL
DRAIN PIPE DP
SOIL STACK VSTR
VENT STACK THRU ROOF CWR
COLD WATER RISER FD
FLOOR DRAIN (FLAT TYPE) WC
HOSE BIBB KSK
KITCHEN SINK AD / CB
What’s More
A.
BELL AND
NAME FLANGED SCREWED WELDED SOLDERED
SPIGOT
1. joint
2. elbow 90°
3. elbow 45°
4. elbow turned up
5. elbow turned
down
6. elbow long
radius
7. reducing elbow
8. tee
9. tee outlet up
10. tee outlet down
B.
1. COLD WATER LINE
2. SOIL PIPE/WASTE PIPE
3. CATCH BASIN
4. BIDET
5. CORNER LAVATORY
C.
1. acid waste
2. compressed air
3. fire line
4. hot-water return
5. vacuum cleaning
What I Know What’s New
1. c
1. elbow 90°
2. b
2. union
3. i
3. tee
4. k
4. gate valve
5. l
5. elbow 45°
6. d
6. lavatory
7. e
7. drain pipe
8. f
8. cross tee
9. h
9. lateral
10. m
10. bushing
11. n
12. o
13. p
14. q
15. r
References
K to 12 TLE PLUMBING Learning Modules for Grades 7 and 8 by Department of
Education, Philippines
K to 12 Industrial Arts – Plumbing (NC I) Curriculum Guide May 2016 p. 12
https://lrmds.deped.gov.ph/detail/6208
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