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1. (Pipe color)Communication White 29. Sanitary System 32mm Dia.

Component
2. (Pipe color)Electrical Lt. Orange
Waste Pipe
3. Hazardous (Pipe color) Safety Yellow Fixture
4. Fire Fighting (Pipe color) Red Connected

5. Drainage Pipe (Pipe color) Black 30. Sanitary System 51mm Dia.
Component
6. Air (Pipe color) Lt. Blue
Waste Pipe
7. Acids/Alkalis (Pipe color) Violet System
8. Water (Pipe color) Green Connected

9. Steam (Pipe color) Silver Grey 31. Sanitary System 102mm Dia.
Component Soil
10. Oil Mineral (Pipe color) Brown Pipe System
11. Plumbing PSI for Supply Faucet Manual 4PSI Connected
3/8 Dia. Supply 32. Sanitary System 51mm Dia
12. Plumbing PSI for Supply Faucet Auto. 8PSI Component Vent
3/8 Dia. Supply Pipe System
Connected
13. Plumbing PSI for Supply Shower 12-15PSI
½ Dia. Supply 33. Max Trap Loading 1FU
32mm
14. Plumbing PSI for Supply W.C. 8-10PSI
1 Dia. Supply 34. Max Trap Loading 3FU
38mm
15. Plumbing PSI for Supply W.C. 15PSI
Flushometer 1 Dia. Supply 35. Max Trap Loading 4FU
51mm
16. Plumbing PSI for Supply Urinal 10-12PSI
Flushometer ¾ Dia. Supply 36. Max Trap Loading 6FU
76mm
17. Plumbing PSI for Supply Urinal Button 6PSI
½ Dia. Supply 37. Max Trap Loading 8FU
102mm
18. Fire Protection 150PSI
38. Plastic Pipe 3.00m Average | No Gas Pipes | HDPE
19. Dry Standpipe 120PSI 7 Days
Latest
20. Cold Water 100PSI 3 Days
39. cast iron pipe
21. LPG/MG 100PSI 3 Days
22. 1 Fixture Unit 7.5 Gallons/ Min.
23. Fixture Unit Floor Drain 1 FU
24. Fixture Unit Lav./ Sink 2 FU a hard, relatively brittle alloy with a
higher proportion of carbon than steel
25. Fixture Unit Slop Sink 3 FU
has, cast in a mold and used for
26. Fixture Unit Urinal 5 FU conveying nonflammable fluids
27. Fixture Unit W.C. 6 FU
28. Fixture Unit Bathroom Group 8 FU
40. Galvanized 43. Copper Pipe
Steel Pipe

Extremely corrosive resistant material to

convey either hot or cold water
44. Polyvinyl
chloride pipe
a type of pipe with great strength and
(pvc)
dimensional stability, used for residential and
light commercial water distribution systems.
41. Wrought
iron pipe

plastic pipe made from polyvinyl chloride

that is used mainly for drains because of its
chemical resistance
45. CPVC
(chlorinated
polyvinyl
an iron alloy with a very low carbon (less than
chloride)
0.08%) content in contrast to cast iron (2.1% to
4%). It is a semi-fused mass of iron with fibrous
slag inclusions (up to 2% by weight), which
gives it a "grain" resembling wood that is visible
when it is etched or bent to the point of failure.
42. Black Iron
Pipe

hot and cold water supply

46. UPVC pipe a solid, versatile material that is resistant to
(Unplasticized a large number of chemicalsa tough, sinewy,
polyvinyl transparent and hard-wearing material, but it
chloride) is very resistant to the influence of the
atmosphere, moisture and chemicals, has
excellent electrical properties and low
flammability. suitable for installation in and
out of the soil.
Carbon Steel pipe that gets its black coloring
from the carbon in the steel used on gas pipes 47. ABS Pipe
(and often still is), whereas galvanized piping (Acrylonitrile-
was used on waste piping. Butadiene-
Styrene)
used for building drain, waste and vents.
used in pipes because they are non-toxic
and resistant to abrasion
48. PPRC pipe Fittings are produced from the Type-3 53. tee
(Polypropylene class raw material, also called as PP-R fitting
Random (Polypropylene Random Copolymer). PP
Copolymer) raw materials are grouped under three
classes in terms of its thermal, pressure
and chemical resistance.
49. SR pipe (styro Expanded polystyrene insulation block to
rail) reduces the risk of freezing of pipes below
the ground level. Use for water pipes,
water drainage pipe systems is used to combine (or divide) fluid flow. It is
50. High-density is a thermoplastic polymer produced from available with female thread sockets, solvent-weld
polyethylene the monomer ethylene. It is sometimes sockets or opposed solvent-weld sockets and a
(HDPE) or called "alkathene" or "polythene" when female-threaded side outlet
polyethylene used for pipes. 54. Sanitary
high-density tee
(PEHD)
51. Elbow fitting

a fitting in a plumbing system that allows a branch

a type of plumbing or piping fitting line to be connected at a 90 degree angle to the
intended to join a piece of pipe and main line with a sweeping curve to handle solid
another fitting at an angle. waste
52. street elbow 55. TAPPED
TEE

An elbow with male thread on one end and

female thread on the other end. a tee with the branch tapped to receive a threaded
pipe or fittings
56. Wye 67. incandescent
light

A device used to split a single hose into two

separate lines.
57. WYE A screen shaped like the letter Y. Water flows
STRAINER through the upper parts of theY and the debris is
trapped by the screen at the fork.
58. Sanitary Light bulb that glows when a filament inside
Cross it gets white hot.
68. CFL
(Compact
flourescent
Light )

A cross having a slight curve in each of the 90

degrees transitions.
59. Bushing a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
adpator
60. nipple a fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe,
usually provided with a male pipe thread at an alternative light source that uses less
each end, for connecting two other fittings. ... energy and lasts longer than incandescent
61. 50-100 Circulation Areas/ Corridor light
Lux 69. halo- The most commonly found tubes on the
62. 100- Stairs/ Hotel/ Escalator phosphate global lighting market employ an internal
200Lux coating of Calcium Halophosphate materials

63. 300- General Offices/ Conference Room 70. triposphor A new generation of fluorescent tubes. Using
750Lux T8 tubes in place of T12 and T8 halophosphor
tubes. increases light levels and extends
64. 500- Deep Plan Offices/ Drawing Offices lamp life, up to 20000 hours. when used with
1000Lux electronic control gear, improves colour
65. 750- Designing/ Architecture rendering. performance and reduces
1500Lux maintenance and energy costs.

66. 1000- Detailed and Precise Work 71. Mercury light gas discharge lamp that uses an electric arc
2000Lux through vaporized mercury to produce light.
... more energy efficient than incandescent
and most fluorescent lights, with luminous
efficacies of 35 to 65 lumens/watt.
72. Metal 78. Alternator This sends an electric current back to the
Halide battery to keep the battery charged and also
powers the other electronic gadgets on your
car when the engine is running
79. Direct Electrically charged particles flowing in one
Current direction only
(DC)
80. motor a machine that converts electrical energy to
mechanical energy
Light source used in lighting fixtures best
specified in areas such as those requiring high 81. transformer A device that increases or decreases the
illumination levels for detailed work such as voltage of alternating current
needle work 82. Rotary for changing alternating current to direct
73. LPS (Low Converters current and vice versa
Pressure 83. Alternating electric current that reverses its direction of
Sodium) Current flow in a regular pattern
(AC)
84. Ampere a unit of electric current equal to a flow of one
coulomb per second.
85. Andre French physicist and mathematician who is
Ampere generally regarded as one of the main
discoverers of electromagnetism. The SI unit of
are similar to fluorescent lamps in that they are a
measurement of electric current is named after
low-intensity light source with a linear lamp
him
shape. They do not exhibit a bright arc as do
High-intensity discharge (HID) lamps; they emit 86. Volt unit for measuring voltage
a softer luminous glow, resulting in less glare. 87. Alessandro invented the battery
74. HPS (High Volta
Pressure 88. open circuit an incomplete electrical circuit in which no
Sodium) current flows
89. short circuit A connection that allows current to take the
path of least resistance
90. series
circuit
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75. William Father of electricity
Gilbert A circuit in which all parts are connected end
76. primary delivers electricity as soon as its parts are to end to provide a single path of current.
batteries assembled, or put together, provided that it is
connected to a circuit
77. secondary can be recharged
batteries external voltage applied to drive current toward
positive end
act as galvanic cells when discharging and
electrolytic cell when recharging
91. parallel 99. three wire
circuit three phase

100. four wire

A closed electrical circuit in which the current three phase
is divided into two or more paths and then
returns via a common path to complete the
circuit.
92. Branch The circuit conductors between the final
Circuit overcurrent device protecting the circuit and
the outlet(s). 101. components
of building
93. Distribution
electrical
Panel
system

102. Service
Conductors

A box in which the wires from the meter are

connected to individual circuit breakers, which
are connected to separate circuits for
distribution to various locations throughout the The conductors from the service point to the
building. service disconnecting means.
94. low voltage Any voltage that is less than 600 volts and 103. Service
safe enough for domestic use typically 120 Equipment
volts or less.
95. general 30 watts per 80 sqm for a 20 amperes (2,400
branch watts) or 60 sqm for a 15 amperes circuit
circuit (1,800 watts)
requirement
96. circuit load 1,600 watts for a 20 ampere circuit ad 1,200
limit watts for 15 amperes
97. two wire
single
phase
The necessary equipment, usually consisting
of a circuit breaker(s) or switch(es) and fuse(s)
98. three wire
and their accessories, connected to the load
single
end of service conductors to a building or
phase
other structure, or an otherwise designated
area, and intended to constitute the main
control and cutoff of the supply.
104. service the service equipment including the 111. circuit
entrance conductors from the utility pole, the service breaker
head, and the mast that bring the electrical
current to the distribution panel
105. Main
Switchboard

a switch that opens a circuit automatically

The service entrance conductors in the form
of bus bars terminates in the main
switchboard and connects to the distribution
panel boards by means of feeder circuits
protected by circuit breakers. The main
switchboard serves for the control, protection
and metering of the main feeders.
106. Feeder
circuit
when the current exceeds a certain value
112. block a schematic layout diagram that includes the
diagram size of each work area
113. single-line In power engineering, a one-line diagram or
diagram single-line diagram is a simplified notation for
representing a three-phase power system.[1]
The one-line diagram has its largest application
in power flow studies. Electrical elements such
as circuit breakers, transformers, capacitors,
bus bars, and conductors are shown by
standardized schematic symbols.[1] Instead of
representing each of three phases with a
separate line or terminal, only one conductor is
represented
114. Riser
Diagram

set of conductors which extends from the

main switchboard to a distributing center
(panel board) with no other circuits connected
107. SUB- line extensions fed through a panel board or
FEEDER cut out This shows the vertical relationships of all
CIRCUITS panels, feeders, switches, switchboards, and
108. Panel Board A point in th electrical system where the major components are shown up to, but not
electrical load of a given area is assumed to including, branch circuiting, it is an electrical
concentrate version of a vertical section taken through the
building.
109. fuse A safety device with a thin metal strip that will
melt if too much current passes through a 115. Conductors Conductors - materials through which electric
circuit and charges can easily flow
Insulators Insulators - materials through which electric
110. bus A heavy conductor, usually in the form of a
charges do not move easily
solid copper bar, used for collecting,
carrying, and distributing large electric 116. wires Conductors for a circuit single insulated no. 8
currents, also called a busbar. AWG
117. cable A single insulated conductor or a bound or
sheathed combination of conductors insulated
from one another no. 6 AWG
118. Bus Bar 121. mineral
insulated
cable

A solid metal bar in a service entrance panel

or subpanel. A hot bus bar is connected to
the main
power source. A neutral bus bar provides a Electrical cable consisting of a tabular sheath
terminal for all neutral wires and is part of the containing one or more conductors embedded
grounding in a highly compressed, insulating refractory
connection. mineral
119. Armored 122. Non-
Cable (AC) Metallic
Sheathed
Cable

Spiral metal cladding. Often by the trade

name: "BX" Also manufactured with a
waterproof jacket.
120. metal clad
cable (type
MC) Known as non-metallic building wire or NM
cables. They feature a flexible plastic jacket with
two to four wires and a bare wire for grounding.
also known as romex
123. SHIELDED This type of cable is factory assembly of two or
NON more insulated conductors in an extruded core
METALLIC of moisture resistant and flame retardant
"A factory assembly of one or more SHEATED material covered within an overlapping spiral
conductors, each individually CABLE metal tape. This type is used in hazardous
insulated and enclosed in a metallic sheath of (SNM) locations and in cable trays or in raceways
interlocking metal
tape, or a smooth corrugated metallic tube."
124. Underground 127. Flat Cable
Feeder Assemblies (Type
Cable FC)

128. Flat cable

conductor

Similar to NM cables, but wires are grouped

together and embedded in the flexible
material. They feature three plain stranded
copper wires (one wire for the current, one
grounding wire and one neutral wire) that are
insulated with cross-linked polyethylene,
PVC bedding and a black PVC sheathing.
125. service
entrance
129. Insulator
cable

_______ is a single conductor or multi-

conductor assembly provided with or
without an overall covering, primarily used
for services.
126. power and
control tray
cable A material that does not allow heat or
electrons to move through it easily.
130. RHW Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber
131. Thermoplastic a material that softens when heated and
hardens again when cooled
132. moisture resistant TW
(TC)Is a factory assembly of two or more thermoplastic
insulated conductors, with or without
133. THHN Heat Resistant Thermoplastic
associated bare or covered grounding
conductor under nonmetallic sheath, 134. Moisture and General wiring used in dry and wet
approved for installation in cable trays, heat resistant locations or abbreviated as THWN.
raceways or were supported by a messenger thermoplastic
wire. 135. XHHW Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Link
Polymer
136. SA Silicone asbestos
137. AVA Asbestos and Varnish Cambric
138. Conduits 141. Lighting
Outlet

channels or pipes An outlet intended for the direct connection of

a lampholder or luminaire.
139. Raceways
142. Receptacle
Outlet

A system of conduit, boxes, and fittings

through which wires are pulled
140. Convenience
Outlet

An outlet where one or more receptacles are

installed.
143. Service
switch

The main disconnect for the entire electrical

system of a building, except for any
An outlet which receives the plug with
emergency power system
flexible cord of electrical appliances or
equipment. 144. Momentary
Contact
Switch

Switch when user desires to open or close a

circuit for a SHORT LENGTH OF TIME.
145. dimmer 149. float
switch switch

used to change the headlights to low/high

beam
starts and stops a pump motor based on liquid
146. time level
controlled
switch 150. Mercury
Switch

And especially quiet switch that opens and

147. Air Switch closes an electric circuit by shifting a sealed
glass tube of mercury so as to uncover or cover
the contact
151. Key
Switch

A switch in which the interruption of a circuit

occurs in air
148. Knife
Switch

A switch operated only by inserting a key

152. ATS Automatic Transfer Switch
153. Faceplate

This switch cuts off all current supply to the

escalator for inspection, maintenance, or
repairs.

A protective plate surrounding an electric outlet

or light switch
154. Plug 158. Lighting
fuse panelboard

Fuse housing fusible link in a porcelain cup fitted

with that threaded metal base What does the symbol consisting of rectangle
with solid shading indicate?
155. cartridge
fuse 159. distribution
panel

Fuse having a one time or a renewable fusible

Linkin enclosed in an insulating fiber tube
156. open
link fuse

A box in which the wires from the meter are

connected to individual circuit breakers, which
are connected to separate circuits for
157. GFCI distribution to various locations throughout the
building.
160. knob and
tube wiring

An absolute writing system consisting of a

single insulated conductors secured to and
supported on porcelain knobs and tubes

ground fault circuit interrupter: designed to cut

off electrical supply to a piece of equipment if it
detects any form of leakage or ground fault.
161. rigid metal 166. CABLE TRAY /
conduit wiring OPEN
RACEWAY

162. flexible metal

conduit wiring 167. floor raceways

168. CEILING
RACEWAY
163. BX wiring SYSTEMS

169. PRE-WIRED
CEILING
DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS

164. SURFACE METAL

RACEWAY
WIRING
170. receptacles 12 amp for a 15 ampere, 16 amp for 20
amp,24 amp for 30 amps, 6 outlets on 15
amps circuit, 8 outlets on a 20 ammp
circuit.
171. ...

172. ... ...

165. lightning track factory assembeled channel with

conductors for one to four circuits