PLUMBING CODE

10. Copper tube for water supply piping shall have a weight
1.Who was the president of the Republic of the Philippines of not less than ________.
who signed the Plumbing Law of the Philippines?
A. Type O
A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay B. Type M
B. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos C. Type L
C. Pres. Elpidio Quirino D. Type AB
D. Pres. Diosdado Macapagal
11. What do you call that a layer of organic materials
2. From the four subjects given for Master Plumber accumulating in the form of mat on the surface of the filter as
Examination, which of these subjects was originally split into the liquid passes through it?
two subjects?
A. Schmutzdecke
A. Design and Installation B. Blubber
B. Plumbing Arithmetic C. Olein
C. Practical Problems D. Sludge
D. Plumbing Code
12. What is the minimum number of LAV for 200 males? (for
3. When did Plumbing profession start? assembly theaters, auditoriums, convention halls, etc. for
permanent employees use)
A. 16th century
B. 17th century A. 2
C. 15th century B. 3
D. 18th century C. 4
D. 5
4. What does ASTM stand for?
13. The invert of the inlet pipe shall be at a level not less than
A. American Society for Testing and Materials ___ above the invert of the outlet pipe.
B. American Standard for Testing and Materials
C. American Institute for Testing and Materials A. 32 mm
D. Americas Study for Testing and Materials B. 38 mm
C. 40.8 mm
5. An act to regulate the trade of Master Plumber D. 50.8 mm

A. RA 1364 14. The pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing
B. RA 1378 fixture to the trap.
C. RA 6541
D. RA 9514 A. Trap arm
B. Trap
6. A connection to the public sewer or private sewage C. Tailpiece
disposal system is required for_______. D. Outlet

A. Buildings with plumbing fixtures 15. It refers to the resistance delivered by streaming water
B. Buildings with or without plumbing fixtures with fittings and inside surface of the pipe.
C. Buildings with emergency drain system
D. Buildings with storm drain system A. Force
B. Friction
7. “Plumbing fixtures shall be made of smooth non-absorbent C. Pressure
materials, free from concealed fouling surfaces and shall be D. Velocity
located in ventilated enclosures”. Which basic principle does
this statement applies to? 16. To receive the discharge from aeration, what is installed
at the bottom portion of the soil stack where the house drain
is connected?
A. Principle no.7
B. Principle no.6 A. Aerator
C. Principle no.5 B. Deaerator
D. Principle no.8 C. Solvent System
D. Ventilation
8. The piping system that conveys the discharge of water
closets or fixtures having similar functions with or without the 17. What do you call to this device that is being used to
discharges from other fixtures. circulate hot water to the plumbing system?

A. Soil Drainage System A. Overhead Feed

B. Vent System B. Up Feed
C. Sanitary Drainage System C. Pump circuit system
D. Waste Drainage System D. Hot water recirculating pump

9. Two offset in successions or in series such that the 18. Shall not advertise in self-laudatory language, act in any
centerline of the outside ends are in the same straight line. manner and engage in any practice which tend to bring
dishonor to the dignity of the Registered Master Plumber, the
A. Double offset National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines
B. T-trap offset (NAMPAP)and the plumbing profession.
C. S-trap offset
D. Double bent fitting A. Code of Ethics No. 1
B. Code of Ethics No. 3
C. Code of Ethics No. 5
D. Code of Ethics No. 7
19. Shall not allow the use of his/her license as registered 27. What is the minimum airgap for water distribution of sinks
Master Plumber for a fee to unlicensed Master Plumber in and laundry trays when affected by side walls?
plumbing works without his/her personal supervision.
A. 55 mm
A. Code of Ethics No.1 B. 57 mm
B. Code of Ethics No.3 C. 25 mm
C. Code of Ethics No.5 D. 50 mm
D. Code of Ethics No.7
28 . Type of joints for soft copper water tubing shall be made
20. Consist of two independently acting internally loaded with fittings meeting approved standards. The tubing shall be
check valves, a differential pressure relief valve, four properly expanded with a proper flaring tool.
located test cocks and two isolation gate valves
A. Flared joints
A. DC B. Solder and sweat joints
B. PVB C. cement mortar joints
C. RP D. Burned lead joints
D. AVB
29 . All septic tank covers shall be capable of supporting an
21. Airgap less than 25mm shall only be approved as a earth load of not less than ___ when the maximum coverage
permanent part of a listed assembly that has been tested does not exceed 9m.
under actual backflow conditions with vacuums of from
A. 14.4 kPa
A. 0 - 65 cm. of Hg B. 15.3 kPa
B. 0 - 36 cm. of Hg C. 18.3 kPa
C. 0 - 60 cm. of Hg D. 16.2 kPa
D. 0 - 63 cm. of Hg
30 . A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are
22 . Shall not act in an unprofessional manner and demand formally not filled with water.
any remuneration other than his/her original charges except
for additional services not covered in the basic contract. A. Industrial standpipe
B. Dry standpipe
A. Code of Ethics No. 1 C. Wet standpipe
B. Code of Ethics No. 3 D. Water standpipe
C. Code of Ethics No. 5
D. Code of Ethics No. 7 31 . The inspection of a gas piping system prior to covering or
concealing such pipe.
23 . It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation,
whether acting as principal, servant, agent or employee, to do A. Routine inspection
or cause to be done any plumbing or drainage work for which B. Hydro piping inspection
a permit is required without securing prior permit from the C. Site inspection
Office of the Building Official having jurisdiction under the D. Rough piping inspection
___.
32 . Include all valves and controls used in plumbing systems
A.DPWH which are accessible.
B. DILG
C. City Mayor Office A. Regulating equipment
D. all of the above B. Valves and controls
C. Both a & b
24 . The inlet compartment of any septic tank shall be _____ D. None of the above
of the total capacity of the tank, nor less than 2.0 cu.m liquid
capacity 33 . A return-trap heating system closely resembles the ____
system, except that the return trap provides a positive return
A. Not less than two-thirds of condensate to the boiler.
B. Not less than one-thirds
C. Not less than one-half A. Vapor
D. Not less than twice B. Single-pipe
C. Cold-water
25 . What is the minimum width of the inlet compartment of a D. Liquid
septic tank?
34 .Precast pipe joints are connected with collars.
A. 600 mm
B. 750 mm A. True
C. 900 mm B. False
D. 1500 mm C. Maybe, true
D. Sometimes false
26 . Distribution boxes shall be designed to insure ___ flow
and shall be installed on a level concrete slab in natural or 35 . A set of regulations adapted by an administrative agency
compacted soil. that has a jurisdiction over materials and design
specifications in plumbing
A. Equal
B. Less A. Plumbing Code
C. More B. Code of Ethics
D. none of the above C. Building Code
D. Civil Code
36 . It is a measure of inertia forces to viscous forces, used to 46. It is defined as the plugging an opening with oakum, lead
describe whether it is turbulent or laminar flow. or other materials that are pounded into the annular spaces.

A. Reynolds number A. capping

B. Froude number B. Calking
C. Moody number C. caulking
D. Weber number D. choking

37. Air pressure in drainage pipes is greater than the 47 . Roof drain shall be of _____.
atmospheric pressure.
A. Biodegradable plastic
A. Normal pressure B. Foam insulation
B. Standard pressure C. PVC
C. Back pressure D. Cast iron, copper
D. Barometric pressure
48 . No building sewer or other drainage piping or part
38. Refers to the public water system laid underground along thereof, constructed of materials other than approved for use
the street where house service is connected. or within the building shall be installed under or within ___
meters of any building or structure.
A. Water main
B. MWSS A. 0.60 m
C. NAWASA B. 0.70 m
D. Supply line C. 0.50 m
D. 0.40 m
39 . The static water pressure at the water meter is 80 psi at
the outlet 40 ft above the meter. Compute the static water 49 . The Code of Sanitation of the Philippines with
pressure. Implementing Rules and Regulations.

A. 80 psi A. PD 568
B. 60 psi B. PD 658
C. 120 psi C. PD 856
D. 40 psi D. PD 865

40 . A fixture vent pipe increased one pipe size its entire 50 . The rim over which the water would spill on the floor.
length
A. Floor level
A. May exceed the maximum horizontal length limited by the B. Flood level
code C. air gap
B. Will be better workmanship job D. air vent
C. Will increase venting efficiency
D. Will reduce the cost of installation

42 . What do you call a test to determine the absorption rates

and quality of soil for a drain field or leaching field?

A. Water Test
B. Smoke Test
C. Air Test
D. Percolation Test

43 . The diameter of an individual vent shall not be less than

___ nor less than ___ the diameter of the drain to which it is
connected.

A. 32 mm ; 1/2
B. 38 mm ; 1/2
C. 51 mm ; 1/2
D. 76 mm ; ½

44 . What is the minimum size building supply allowed by the

code for water piping?

A. 3/4 inch
B. 1 inch
C. ½ inch
D. ¼ inch

45. A drain connecting compartments of a certain fixture to its

trap.

A. Combination waste and vent

B. Continuous waste
C. special waste
D. Indirect waste