Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned NIPPLE

This material is used to threaded pipe connections to prevent leakage TEFLON TAPE
The standard water pressure from nawasa, maynilad, manila water etc. 60PSI
The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected
MAIN VENT
The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to
the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof STACK VENT
Installation of all parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to the
installation of fixtures ROUGH IN
DRIP PAN, OVERFLOW PIPE, GATE VALVE

A flange that is not drilled BLANK FLANGE

A device designed to open and close a circuit by non-automatic means and to open the
circuit automatically on predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when
properly applied within its rating: CIRCUIT BREAKER
The prescribed color code for equipment grounding conductor as per Philippine
Electrical Code: GREEN

TW type of wire is the most common electrical wire used and is appropriate for dry and
wet location.

What is the trade name of TW? MOISTURE RESISTANT THERMOPLASTIC

A box with a blank cover which serves the purpose of joining one different runs of
raceways or cable and provided with sufficient space for connection and branching of
the enclose conductors. JUNCTION BOX

The part of the cut out that is design to open or break an electrical current under an
excessive load. What do call this? CIRCUIT BREAKER

What do you call the main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are
connected? DISTRIBUTION LINE
Which is the most practical conductor of electricity? COPPER

Which is the best conductor of electricity? GOLD

Which of the following device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vice
versa? TRANSFORMER

What is the minimum allowance clearance from the highest point of the roof to the
service conductor according to the National Building Code of the Philippines? 2.50

A resilient base for mechanical equipment, installed to reduce the transmission of

vibration and noise to the supporting structure VIBRATION ISOLATORS

Manufactured from combinations of materials from open and closed celled foams to
quilted fibreglass and barrier COMPOSITES

Suspended from ceiling, bar joist, or pre-engineered suspension systems; Designed to

hang in a horizontal or catenary fashion. BANNERS

Used to reduce sound pressure levels and lower reverberation times in large spaces
such as gymnasiums and theatres; Suspended from open truss and pre-engineered
suspension systems; Designed to hang in a vertical fashion allowing free flow of air.
BAFFLES

Sculptured sound absorbing modular units for walls as corner traps, bass traps and
ceiling applications; BROADBAND ABSORBERS

. It is a field in architecture concerns itself primarily with the illumination of architecture,

including academic/institutional, corporate, hospitality, monumental structures,
retail/entertainment and site/façade lighting projects ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING
DESIGN

The science that deals with the measurement of light. PHOTOMETRY

refers to the unit of intensity of light of one standard candle whose light is concentrated
at a point and the light source is assumed to be placed at the center of a hollow sphere
of one foot radius. CANDLE POWER

. The illumination at any point on the sphere is one foot candle the unit for the power or
intensity of light. CANDLE POWER

DIFFUSION- Light rays leaving the source strike a rough, opaque surface which
spreads the light in various directions.
POLARIZATION Light ray striking a polarized glass causes the illumination of the
horizontal light rays and allows the vertical rays to penetrate the glass (resulting in soft
lighting)

ACCENT LIGHTING Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of

interest.

SPECIFIC LIGHTING Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular points of

interest.

INDIRECT LIGHTING Type of lighting where 90- 100% of light output is directed to
ceiling or upper walls.

Type of lighting where 90- 100% of light output is directed to ceiling or upper walls. 120
CM

The amount of electrical charge passing through a circuit CURRENT

The cable that connect from the commercial power supply to the power subscriber.
SERVICE DROP

The cable that connects the distribution line to the service entrance. SERVICE DROP

Minimum wire size for an air-conditioning unit. 5.5MM2

The main component of a rotating mechanical device. MOTOR

The unit of electrical energy as a product of current passing through a resistor.

VOLTAGE

Pair of fitting terminating an EMT to a utility box. BUSHING AND LOCKNUT

Electrical circuit that carry the same equal current and the total resistance, R, is the sum
of the resistances throughout the circuit. SERIES CONNECTION

One of the first steps in the selection of a suitable water supply source is: WATER
POTABILITY
Liquid sewage that has been treated in a septic tank or sewage treatment plant
EFFLUENT

Fluoride as an additive in the water supply is a chemical for: DENTAL

Size of water piping shall be based on the total _________ WATER DEMAND

No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than ______m from its center to any side of
the wall or obstruction or closer than ______m center to center to any similar fixture.
.375/0.75

All pipe determinations shall be based on eighty percent (___) the reduced pressure
80%

may be used either for the collection of water without consideration of pressure, or for
storing water under air pressure or under a static head for future distribution by
pneumatic or gravity means. Materials are PVC, G.I., reinforced concrete, stainless
steel or plain steel. WATER TANK

are holes in the earth from which a fluid may be withdrawn using manual or mechanical
means such as draw bucket,pump,etc. PITS

Grease can be disposed in the kichen sink? NEVER

You toilet should be running all the time? NEVER

How many p-traps does a double kitchen sink require? ONE

What fits between a closet flange and toilet bowl? WAX RING

What type of adhesive is used to caulk around wet surfaces? SILICONE

Water enters through diagonal punching around the rim of the bowl, creating a vortex
that draws the water down into the rear trap with a swirling action that scours the walls
of the bowl. Water strikes two parallel ridges and folds over forming a jet, producing
siphonic action. Large water surface provides a very efficient and clean process, and
the flushing is extremely quiet. This model is mostly of one-piece construction with a low
profile. Expensive. SIPHON-VORTEX

Water enters through an open rim, as though a bucket of water were dumped into the
bowl, filling the front trapway and creating siphon action. This model provides quick
removal of water with minimum water rise. Small water surface makes the model more
vulnerable to soiling and clogging. This is the least efficient and most noisy type but
lowest in cost. WASH DOWN
Strong flushing action is created by a jet of water directed into the rim and jet. The force
of the jet draws the bowl contents into the rear trap. It doesn't use siphonic action but
relies on the driving force of jet action. At flush valve 25 psi is needed with 1.5-in. inlet
spud. Large water surface and large trapway size make this model efficient and suitable
for commercial use. Flushing is very noisy. Expensive. PRESSURE/TANKLESS

Water enters through rim punchings and through a jet that fills the rear trapway
completely, creating a siphon action and resulting in quick withdrawal of water from the
bowl. A water jet is located at the inlet of the trapway. Most of the bowl surface is
covered with water. This model is efficient but moderately noisy. Its cost is reasonably
low. REVERSE-TRAP

Plumbing permit shall be invalid if works not commenced after a period of 1 YEAR

A steel tank is located inside the china tank. Uses pressure from the water supply
system. A 1.5 in. water supply line provides 25 psi pressure, compressing trapped air in
the tank. When flushed the compressed air forces the water out. The bowl is designed
to accept the torrent of water. The crest of the surging water empties the bowl through
the enlarged trap. Large water surface makes this model efficient. Design features
make it suitable for residential use. Flushing is very noisy. Low water usage (1.5 gpf)
helps conserve water. Expensive. PRESSURE/TANK

A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both
fixtures A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture
COMMON VENT

To cause water or other liquid to percolate through something, so as to dissolve out

soluble constituents. LEACH

The minimum distance (in meters) of well from a septic tank 15

Fluoride as additive in water supply is a chemical for: DENTAL

Which is not one of the components of plumbing? ELECTRICAL PIPING SYSTEM

In LED light, LED means __________. LIGHT EMITTING DIODE

The unit of luminous intensity ANDELA

Light rays strike a plain (surface) transparent glass which allows the rays to proceed
farther TRANSMISSION
Light rays leaving the source strike a rough, opaque surface which spreads the light in
various directions. DIFFUSION

A type of lighting that deals with lighting relatively large area covered. GENERAL
LIGHTING

Recessed lighting that is built in during construction. DOWNLIGHT

A hanging fixture from the ceiling PENDANT

Wall mounted lighting fixture SCONCE LIGHT

Lighting by means of sources shielded by a ledge or horizontal recess that distribute

light over the ceiling and upper wall. COVE LIGHT

One of a number of acoustic panels installed near the ceiling of a concert hall to reflect
sound for improving the acoustic quality of music. ACOUSTICAL CLOUD

The perceived difference in sound pressure levels between two enclosed spaces due to
the sound-isolating qualities of the separating barrier as well as the absorption present
in the receiving room. NOISE REDUCTION

Fraction of energy of the incident sound absorbed by the surface; the time fraction of
incident energy not reflected. SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENT

Unit for Sound Absorption SABINS

Sound which penetrates through surface by means of travelling along parts of the
building other than the common wall or floor FLANKING TRANSMISSION

The distance a sound wave travels during each complete cycle of vibration measured in
meters or feet WAVELENGTH

A subjective attribute of an auditory sensation in terms of which sound may be ordered

on a scale of soft to loud. LOUDNESS

The prolongation of sound as a result of successive reflections in an enclosed space

after the source of sound is turned off. REVERBERATION

As a result, relevant to sound reflection, a convex surface results to _______. SOUND

DISPERSION
As a result, relevant to sound reflection, a concave surface results to _______ SOUND
CONCENTRATION

Change of sound wave direction as it moves from one medium to another of different
density SOUND REFRACTION

The acoustical phenomenon which causes sound waves to be bent or scattered around
such obstacles as corners, columns, walls, beams, etc. SOUND DIFFUSION

Occurs when sound waves are dispersed equally in a room SOUND DISPERSION

Sound coming through the common wall or floor DIRECT TRANSMISSION

A sound wave which moves through materials or structures AIRBORNE SOUND

Sound Absorbers made usually made of foamed open cell plastics, mineral fibre, and
fluffy fabrics. A wide variety of materials can be applied to walls and ceilings POROUS
ABSORBERS

Manufactured from combinations of materials from open and closed celled foams to
quilted fibreglass and barrier COMPOSITES

____________________ an electrical safety device that operates to provide overcurrent

protection of an electrical circuit. Its essential component is a metal wire or strip that
melts when too much current flows through it, thereby stopping or interrupting the
current. FUSE

Fire alarm system that comprises one or more circuits with detectors connected in
parallel, and each detector has a unique identification on the circuit. ADRESSABLE
FIRE ALARM PANEL

Areas which, due to their function, are more usually susceptible to an outbreak of fire, or
to a rapid spread of fire or smoke. HIGH FIRE RISK AREAS

Any visual or audible signal to warn the occupants of the presence or danger of fire.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM

A fire protection integrated system that comprises the control and indicator panel. FIRE
INDICATOR PANEL

Rapid change from a local fire to one involving all combustible materials in a room.
FLASHOVER
Areas in which all occupants are ambulant and able to move unaided away from a fire
LIFE RISK AREAS

Any liquid which causes fire when in contact with organic matter or with other
chemicals. CORROSIVE LIQUID

An integrated network hydraulically designed system which automatically discharges

water when activated by heat or combustion products from a fire. SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
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