Building Laws

Building Utilities

It is the minimum distance required of

water line to the cistern tank.
15 m
20 m
25 m
30 m

A type of faucet that operates with a

round tapering plug to fit a metal sheet.
Ball faucet
Round Cock
Key cock
Circular cock

The use of extreme pressure so as not

affect the existing foundation in the
vicinity
Centrifugal Pump
Jetted Well
Piston Pump
Driven Well

Any joint obtained by joining of metal

parts with alloys and melt at temperature
higher than 449 degrees centigrade but
lower than the melting temp of the parts
to be joined.
Blazed joint
Burned lead joint
Cement Mortar Joint
Flared Joint

For an apartment building how many

gallons of hot water is needed per
person?
8
9
10
12

Among the following description, which of

the following does NOT describe the
down-feed and gravity return system?
Overhead feed and system
With a continuing network of pipes o provide a
constant circulation of water.
Hot water rises on the highest point of the
plumbing system and travels to the fixture by
gravity.
Water distribution is dependent on the
expansion of the hot water gravity.

A Valve outlet of a boiler that permits

discharge of accumulated sediment.
Blow-off
Blow valve
Boiler blow-off
Boiler valve

A pipe or tubing that connects the outlets

of plumbing fixture to the trap.
Trap tube
Tail piece
Trap pipe
Trap pipe

Which of the following does not generally

describe a vitrified clay pipe?
Brittle
One of the oldest materials used for sewer line
High resistant to most acids
Cheapest

What is the minimum trap diameter (mm)

used for laundry tubs?
32 mm
38 mm
51 mm
76 mm
Not sure

How many urinals would be needed for

an auditorium with capacity of 500
persons?
3
4
5
7

The maximum developed length of the

trap arm water closet or similar fixture
shall not exceed to how many meters?
0.60 m
0.90 m
1.8 m
2.6 m

??? joined to an opening in a pipe into

which a plug is screwed that can be
removed ??? or examining the interior of
the pipe.
Ferrule
Cap
Manhole
Spigot

A cylindrical trap closed on the bottom

and having a cover plate for access,
usually installed in the drain line from a
bathtub.
Drain trap
Sewage trap
Air trap
Drum trap

What is the required number of water

supply fixture unit for flush tank water
closets (private/public use)?

3/5
4/5

What is the pipe color for ammonia?

Orange
Red
Yellow
Green

What is the method of treatment when

there are presence of calcium and
magnesium in the water?
Addition of water softeners
Filtration
Chlorination
Coagulation

Tube made of plastic material and color

black. The cross sectional shape is
normally oval and is denoted by its
outside diameter
Polybutylene
Polyethylene
Plastic Extra Pipe
Polyvinyl extra Pipe

A water supply system in which water is

distributed from a water main or an
enclosed storage tank storage tank under
pressure from compressed air.
Pneumatic water supply
Mechanical water supply
Water pressure supply
Pump circuit system

What is the minimum trap diameter (mm)

for drinking fountains?
21
38
31
48

A type of flush action of water closet

where flushing action is started by a
whirlpool motion followed by a complete
flush down.
Wash down
Siphon vortex
Siphon jet
Direct Flush Valve

What is the ratio pf water closet for

dormitories (male)?
1:3
1:8
1:5
1:10

What is the minimum size of the trap for a

bidet?
2
2
3
None of the above

The minimum allowable clearance from

the highest point of the roof to the service
drop conductor as per National Building
Code:
2.00 m
3.00 m
2.50 m
3.50 m

The specification on the electric wire

XHHW refers to:
Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic
Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked
Thermosetting Polyethylene
Moisture and Heat Resistant Rubber
None of the above

A new air-conditioning system which

answers the need to respond to changes
in room cooling capacities of controlling
air flow
VAV
Split type
VRV
VTV

pipe o duct fitting having several outlets

for making multiple connections.
Ductwork
Gatchering
Manifold
Bonet

A dry-pipe sprinkler system through which

after flow is controlled by a valve
operated by fire detection devices more
sensitive than those in the sprinkler
heads. It is used when an accidental
discharge would damage valuable ???.
Sprinkler System
Preaction System
Deludge System
Dry-pipe System

A fire involving flammable liquid, as

gasoline oil, and grease, which must be
extinguished by excluding air and
inhibiting the release of incombustible
vapors
Class A Fire
Class B Fire
Class C Fire
Class D Fire

A rubber or plastic washer inserted in a

hole in a metal part to prevent grounding
of wire passing through the hole. (EL
005).
Insulator
Shield
Bushing
Grommet

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