Philippines Master Plumber Code and Regulations Flashcards
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Under the NPCP, which type of vent configuration allows a single vent pipe to serve as both a soil stack and a vent stack simultaneously?
Answer: Stack vent
A stack vent is the extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connection, serving as both the terminal of the drainage stack and as a vent.
What is the PRC (Professional Regulation Commission) license required before a person can legally supervise plumbing installation works in the Philippines?
Answer: Registered Master Plumber (RMP)
A Registered Master Plumber (RMP) license issued by the PRC is required to legally supervise and sign plumbing plans and installations in the Philippines.
In the Philippine Plumbing Code, what is the term for the pipe connecting a fixture trap to the vent system?
Answer: Trap arm
The 'trap arm' is the horizontal drain pipe connecting the trap outlet to the vent pipe or vented drain, with a maximum allowable length based on pipe diameter.
According to the Philippine Sanitation Code, what is the minimum required volume of a septic tank for a residence with 5 persons?
Answer: 1,000 liters
PD 856 requires a minimum septic tank volume of 1,000 liters (1 cubic meter) for a household of up to 5 persons.
What is the standard method used under NPCP to calculate the water demand for a residential building with multiple fixtures?
Answer: Hunter's probability method (Hunter's Curve)
Hunter's probability method, using Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) and Hunter's Curve, is the standard method in the NPCP for estimating peak water demand in buildings.
In the NPCP, what is the maximum number of fixture units that may drain into a 75 mm (3-inch) horizontal branch drain?
Answer: 20 FU
A 75 mm (3-inch) horizontal branch drain can accommodate a maximum of 20 fixture units under the NPCP drainage sizing tables.
Under the NPCP, what is the required minimum vertical distance a vent pipe must extend above a roof before it can terminate outdoors?
Answer: 300 mm (12 inches)
Vent pipes terminating through a roof must extend at least 300 mm (12 inches) above the roof surface to prevent debris, ice, or roof material from blocking the vent opening.