Questions and Answers

1. Size of water piping shall be based on the total _________

Water consumption
Water demand
Water potability
None of the above

A.
B.
C.
D.

2. Water closet bowls for________ use shall be elongated bowl types equipped with open-front seats.

Public
Private
Government
None of the above
3. Wastewater drain for _________ cupsink at church altar & baptisteries font outlet shall discharge
direct to the ground & not connected to any sanitary or drainage system.
A.
Holy sink
B.
Lavatory
C.
Baptismal shrine
D.
Sacrarium
A.
B.
C.
D.

4.

Tunnels shall have: the following except

A.A clear height of 0.6m above the pipe & shall be limited in length to 1/2 the depth of the trench.
B. Driven pipes shall have at least one pipe size larger than the pipe to be laid
C Shall be back-filled in thin layers of 0.3m above the top of the pipe with clean earth which shall not
. contain stones, boulders, cinders or other materials which can damage or break the pipes or cause
corrosive action.
D.
None of the above
5. the minimum cross sectional area at the seat of the control valve or the supply pipe or tubing which
feeds the device outlet. If two or more lines supply one outlet, the effective opening shall be the sum of
the cross-sectional areas of the individual supply lines or the area or the single outlet, whichever is
smaller.
A.
Effective opening
B.
Effective depth
C.
Effective area
D.
Effective invert
6. Suspended cast iron soil pipe shall be supported at not more than ____m intervals, except that pipe
exceeding 1.5m length may be supported at not more than _____m intervals. Supports shall be
adequate to maintain alignment & to prevent sagging & shall be placed within 0.45m of the hub or joint.
1.5/ 3
1.5/ 4
3/ 1.5
4/ 1.5
No
water
closet
or
bidet
shall be set closer than ______m from its center to any side of the wall or
7.
obstruction or closer than ______m center to center to any similar fixture.
A.
.375 / 0.75
A.
B.
C.
D.

B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.

A.
B.
C.
D.

.375 / 0. 70
.40 / 0.70
.50 / 0.60
Lead
Pipe
- shall be supported at by____________for entire length with hangers properly
8.
spaced.
Stiff aluminum or wooden backing
Stiff metal or wooden backing
Stiff plastic or metal sheet
9. Fixtures having concealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access panel or utility at
least ______m in its least dimension for inspection & repair.
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.40

10.

Excessive water pressure water pressure greater than ____ Kpa

14.

All porcelain enamel surfaces on plumbing fixtures shall be __________

551
552
553
554
11. drains shall have a waterway equivalent area of the tailpiece meaning, the sum of all the areas of
the perforation of the strainer is equivalent to the outlet area.
A.
Strainers serving bathub
B.
Strainers serving shower
C.
Strainers serving lavatory
D.
None of the above
12. Copper Tubing - shall be supported at approximately ________m intervals for piping 38mm diameter
& smaller & _______m intervals for piping 51mm & larger in dia.
A.
1.8/ 3.0
B.
1.9/ 3.5
C.
1.5 / 2.5
D.
None of the above
Continuous
waste fixture tailpiece connections were exposed or accessible may be of seamless
13.
drawn brass not less than Ga. 20 B&S or ______mm thk.
A.
0.90
B.
0.80
C.
0.70
D.
0.60
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mold resistant
Acid resistant
Corrosion resistant
None of the above

15. All pipe determinations shall be based on eighty percent (___) the reduced pressure.
A.

70%

B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

60%
80%
90%
______________
must
be
supported at least every other joint except that when the developed length
16.
between supports exceeds 1.2m, they shall be provided at each joint.
Couplings and compression joints
Hubless or compression gasket joints
Caps and plugs
None of the above
17. ____________ - shall be supported by stiff metal or wood backing with hangers in its entire length
for small-size tubings up to 38mm diameter & without backings but with spaced metal hangers at
approved spacing for larger-size tubings.
Steel tube
Plastic tube
Aluminum tube
Concrete tube

18.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.

________ m max

61
62
63
64
If
water
closets
or
other
plumbing
fixtures
are installed in the buildings where there is no sewer within
19.
a reasonable distance, suitable provision shall be made for disposing of the building sewage by some
accepted method of sewage treatment and disposal, such as ______________
WASTE TANK
SEPTIC TANK
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
NONE OF THE ABOVE
20. Drainage pipes shall be run in practical alignments & at a uniform slope between manholes of not
less than ______________ toward the point of disposal.
20mm/m or 2%
30mm/m or 3%
40mm/m or 4 %
10mm/m or 1 %
21. Changes in direction of piping shall be made by the use of approved pipe fittings & shall be the
angles presented by the following except
22 degrees bend
45 degrees bend
60 degrees bend or other approved fittings of longer sweeps
30 degress bend
All
piping
of plumbing systems shall be of durable ____________-APPROVED materials, free from
22.
defective workmanship, designed and constructed by Registered Master Plumbersto ensure
satisfactory service.
NAMPAP
DILG

DPWH
DENR
23. a physical separation, which may be a low inlet into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture,
appliance or device indirectly connected
A.
AIR SEPARATION
B.
AIR BREAK
C.
AIR DEVISOR
D.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
24. a length of soil or waste stack corresponding in the general to a storey height, but in no case less
than 2.43m within which the horizontal branches from one floor or storey of a building are connected
to the stack.
A.
BRANCH INTERVAL
B.
INTERVAL
C.
BRANCH
D.
LENGTH
Each
family
dwelling
unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with a private sewer-disposal system
25.
shall have at least ___ water closet and ___ kitchen-type sink
A.
1,2
B.
1,1
C.
2,1
D.
2,3
C.
D.

26. Horizontal drainage lines connecting to a vertical stack shall enter through the following except,

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

45 wye branches
Combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
30 wye bend
Or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
27. Horizontal drainage lines connecting to other horizontal drainage lines shall enter through the
following given below except:
45 wye branches
Combination wye & 1/8 bend branches
Or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
30 wye bend

28.

Birth of plumbing profession in the Philippines

INTRAMUROS
BARASOAIN
BATAAN
CEBU

29. Vertical drainage lines connecting to other horizontal drainage line shall enter through

A.
45 wye branches
B. Or other approved fittings of longer sweeps.
C. 60 degree branches or offsets (only for pipes installed in true vertical position
D.
45 degree branches

30.

No Drainage Fitting shall use:

A. Double hub fitting for leak-caulked joint in vertical position

B.
Single or double tee branch
C.
Single or double tapped tee branch
D. Side inlet quarter bend, Running thread, band or saddle
E.
All of the above
31. ____________________may be used on vertical lines as a fixture connection. (approved stainless
steel bands with neoprene gaskets for jointing hubless cast iron soil pipes are acceptable for use)
A.
Single hub sanitary tapped tee
B.
Double hub sanitary tapped tee
C.
Triple hub sanitary tapped tee
D.
None of the above

32. a minimum standard quantity of plumbing fixtures that discharge wastes into a plumbing installation
A.
B.
C.
D.

Plumbing unit
Plumbing fixtures
Plumbing system
Plumbing minimum

33. In PROHIBITED FITTINGS & PRACTICES under this rule no ____________ shall be threaded.

GI soil pipe
Cast iron soil pipe
PVC soil Pipe
None of the above
Further,
a _________ and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the basic requirements of
34.
sanitation and personal hygiene.
A.
SINK
B.
LAVATORY
C.
BASIN
D.
NONE OF THE ABOVE
A.
B.
C.
D.

35. fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a ________.

VENTILATING SYSTEM
WATER-SEALED TRAP
SOIL PIPES
WASTE PIPES
Any
such
pipe or piping _______mm or larger in diameter may have a slope of 10mm/m or 1%
36.
provided it is approved by Administrative Authority
A.
100 mm
B.
102 mm
C.
101 mm
D.
104 mm
37. Water pipes & fittings with a lead content that exceed ____ shall be prohibited & shall not be used in
potable piping systems.
A.
8%
B.
9%
C.
10%
D.
11%
Water
Closet
&
Urinal
Tanks
shall be equipped with a listed ________ & shall be installed with the
38.
A.
B.
C.
D.

critical level at least 25mm above the full opening of the overflow pipe.
A.
Corporation cock
B.
Gatevalve
C.
Ballcock
D.
None of the above
THE
TOTAL NUMBERS OF SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY THE
39.
BUILDING OFFICIAL WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT
A.
4
B.
5
C.
3
D.
6
40. THE SANITARY AND PLUMBING PERMIT WILL BE REVOKE IF THE PROJECT HAS BEEN
ABANDONED OR SUSPENDED FOR HOW MANY DAYS
A.
120
B.
60
C.
30
D.
100
The
quantity
of
water
required
to
be supplied to every plumbing fixture shall be represented by
41.
____________
A.
Fixture Units FU
B.
Fixture drain FD
C.
Fixture Trap FT
D.
None of the above

42. The minimum airgap for Effective openings not greater than 25mm in diameter. affected by walls

A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.

2 times diameter of effective opening

4 times diameter of effective opening
5 times diameter of effective opening
3 times diameter of effective opening

43.

The minimum airgap for Effective openings

3 times diameter of effective opening

2 times diameter of effective opening
4 times diameter of effective opening
5 times diameter of effective opening
44. THE MINIMUM HEIGHT REQUIRED FROM THE FINISH GRADE LINE THE SIAMESE INLET
CONNECTION OF A STANDPIPE
2.0 M
1.2 M
1.5 M
2.5 M
The
minimum
air
gap
for Over rim bath fillers & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than
45.
25mm in diameter. affected by walls
76mm
77mm
78mm

D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

46.

47.

48.

49.

50.

51.

52.

53.

79mm
The minimum air gap for Over rim bath fillers & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than
25mm in diameter. not affected by walls
54mm
53mm
52mm
51mm
The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than 13mm in
diameter if not affected by wall
25
24
23
22
The minimum air gap for Lavatories & other fixtures with effective openings not greater than 13mm in
diameter if affected by walls
36mm
37mm
38mm
39mm
The minimum air gap for Sinks, laundry trays, goosenecks bath faucets & other fixtures with effective
openings not greater than 19mm in diameter. if not affected by wall
40mm
39mm
38mm
37mm
The minimum air gap for Sinks, laundry trays, goosenecks bath faucets & other fixtures witheffective
openings not greater than 19mm in diameter. if affected by wall
56mm
57mm
58mm
59mm
THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERMIT FOR SANITARY / PLUMBING WILL BE EXPIRED AFTER
HOW MANY YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUANCE
2
1
1.5
3
THE DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATION, CALCULATIONS AND ETC FOR PLUMBING / SANITARY
PERMIT WILL BE SIGNED BY A a Registered & Licensed
DRAINAGE ENGINEER
MASTER PLUMBER
SANITARY ENGINEER
ARCHITECT
Restaurant kitchen & other special-use sink may be made of approved-typed sheet steel not less than
Ga.16 U.S. B&S or 1.6mm thk.

Bonderized & galvanized

Aluminum
Steel
None of the above

A.
B.
C.
D.

54.

No urinal shall be set closer than _________m center to center

0.70
0.60
0.50
0.65
No
building
sewer
or
other
drainage
pipings or part thereof, constructed of materials other than that
55.
approved for use under or within the building, shall be installed under or within _____ m of any
building or structure, nor less than 0.3m below the finish ground surface
A.
0.60
B.
0.40
C.
0.30
D.
0.20
A.
B.
C.
D.

56.

A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

No
21
20
25
19

57.

Inadequate water pressure water pressure less than _____ Kpa

103
104
105
106
In
Screwed
Pipe
IPS
shall
be
supported at approximately _______m intervals for piping 19mm
58.
diameter & smaller & _______m intervals for piping 25mm & larger in diameter.
A.
3.5 / 3.0
B.
3.0 / 3.5
C.
3.6/ 3.0
D.
3.0 / 3.6
- piping buried on the ground shall be laid on the ______ for its entire length, except
59. In Ground
where concrete cradle support is provided which is adequate & approved by the Administrative
Authority.
A.
Firm bed
B.
Strata
C.
Compacted earth
D.
None of the above
60. For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No Vitrified Clay Pipes or Fittings for building drain or sewer
shall be used above ground or whenever piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector. They shall be
kept ______m below finish ground level.
A.
0,30
B.
0.40

0.50
0.60
61. For EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM No Galvanized Wrought Iron orGalvanized Steel Pipe shall be
used underground & shall be kept at least _____mm above ground.
A.
155
B.
152
C.
153
D.
154
62. For vertical piping, Screwed Pipe - Iron Pipe Size (IPS) shall be supported at not less than every
other storey
A.
Drift
B.
Height
C.
Level
D.
Dimension
63. For vertical piping, _________ - shall be supported at each storey or at a maximum intervals of 3m
o.c.
A.
Lead tubing
B.
Copper tubing
C.
Steel tubing
D.
G.i. tubing
C.
D.

64. For vertical piping, cast iron pipes- Bell & Spigot & Hubless pipe shall be supported at_____ or closer.

Every 2 storey
Every storey
Every 3 storey
Every 4 storey
65. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET OF DRAWINGS WILL BE RETURNED ON THE
APPLICANT
A.
1
B.
2
C.
3
D.
4
66. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET OF DRAWINGS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
A.
1
B.
4
C.
3
D.
2
67. FOR THE SET OF SANITARY/ PLUMBING PLANS REQUIRED BY THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
WHEN APPLYING FOR PERMIT HOW MANY SET OF DRAWINGS WILL BE KEPT IN THE JOB
SITE
A.
2
B.
3
C.
1
A.
B.
C.
D.

D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

68.

Fixture unit Lawn Sprinklers (standard type, each head)

1
2
1.5
2.0

69.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

Fixture unit Water Closet (economical flush) private use

5
4
3

2.5
2

70.

Fixture unit of Urinal (stall & wall)

5
4
3
2

A.
B.
C.
D.

71.

Fixture unit of Urinal (pedestal or similar type)

10
15
12

A.
B.
C.
D.

72.

Fixture unit of Urinal (flush tank)

2
3
4
5
73. Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank & flushometer-tank),Hose Bibb or Sill Cock (standard type)
private use
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
A.
B.
C.
D.

74.

Fixture unit of Water Closet (flush tank & flushometer-tank),

75.

Fixture unit of Water Closet (economical flush) public use

A.
B.
C.
D.
A.
B.
C.
D.

5
4
3
2
5
4
3
2

76.

Fixture unit of Mobile Home (each)-temporary facilities

5
6
7
8
77. Fixture unit of Bidet, Bathtub(With or Without Shower Over),Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each
pair of faucets), Shower (each head), Sink or Dishwasher private use
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
Fixture
unit
of
bidet,
Bathtub(With
or
Without
Shower
Over),Laundry
Tub or Clothes Washer (each
78.
pair of faucets), Shower (each head), Sink or Dishwasher public use
A.
2
B.
3
C.
4
D.
5
A.
B.
C.
D.

79.
A.
B.
C.
D.

1.5
2.5

80.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Fixture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory private use

1
2

Ficture unit Bar Sink, Drinking Fountain, Lavatory public use

1.5
2.5

1
2

81. EXCRETA DRAINAGE SYSTEM what piping installations shall be used in high rise buildings

ABS Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene
PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE)
Vitrified clay pipe
A,b
B,c
82. Consists of two independently acting internally or externally loaded check valves, four properly
located test cocks with connectors & two isolation gate valves.
A. ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B. DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
C. PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.
None of the above
Consists
of two independently acting internally loaded check valves, a differential pressure relief
83.
valve, four properly located test cocks & two isolation gate valves.
A. PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
B. REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (RP)
C. ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

D. DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)

84. Consists of a loaded air inlet valve, an internally loaded check valve, two properly located test cocks
& two isolation gate valves.
A. ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB
B. DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
C. PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.
None of the above

85.

Consist of a body, a checking member & an atmospheric opening.

A. ATMOSPHERIC VACUUM BREAKER (AVB

B. DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (DC)
C. PRESSURE VACUUM BREAKER BACFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (PVB)
D.
None of the above
86. All pipings passing under or through walls shall be protected from breakage with embedded
________________.
A.
Concrete pipe metal sleeves
B.
Pvc pipe sleeves
C.
Metal pipe sleeves
D.
None of the above
87. All pipes passing through or under cinders or other corrosive materials shall be protected from
external corrosion by encasing same with _______ or in any other approved manner.
A.
Metal sheath
B.
Polybuthane sheath
C.
Polyethylene sheath
D.
Plastic sheath

88.

A.
B.
C.
D.

_____________

- shall be supported at every 1m interval.

Plastic pipe
Pvc pipe
Steel pipe
Lead pipe
89. in vertical piping ___________shall be supported at intervals not exceeding 1.20m at centers with a
rigid vertical back-up
A.
PVC pipe
B.
Lead Pipe
C.
Steel Pipe
D.
G.I pipe
90. In PROHIBITED FITTINGS & PRACTICES under this rule, No Drainage or __________ shall be
drilled & tapped for making connections thereto
A.
Vent piping
B.
Drainage piping
C.
None of the above
D.
Supply piping
91. No _____________ shall be located in a room or compartment, which is not properly lighted &
ventilated.
A.
CATCH BASIN

B.
C.
D.

A.
B.
C.
D.

LAVATORY
BIBB

WATER CLOSET
In
GRADE
OF HORIZONTAL PIPING If it is impracticable to obtain such slope due to the following
92.
conditions except,
Excessive depth of the proposed drainage line
Structural and/or geological features of the terrain
Existing adverse in arrangements of building structure
Reasonable change because of existing weather