Philippines Master Plumber Code and Regulations Flashcards
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Under the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (NPCP), what is the minimum trap seal depth required for fixture traps?
Answer: 38 mm (1.5 inches)
The NPCP requires a minimum trap seal depth of 38 mm (1½ inches) to prevent sewer gases from entering the building.
According to the Philippine Sanitation Code (PD 856), what is the minimum distance between a deep well and a septic tank?
Answer: 25 meters
PD 856 requires a minimum horizontal distance of 25 meters between a deep well and a septic tank to prevent contamination of the water supply.
In the NPCP, what is the fixture unit (FU) value assigned to a lavatory (washbasin) for drainage load calculation?
Answer: 1 FU
A lavatory is assigned 1 fixture unit for drainage load calculations under the NPCP.
What does 'PN6' designation mean for PVC pressure pipes used in water supply systems in the Philippines?
Answer: Pressure Nominal rating of 6 bar (600 kPa)
PN6 stands for Pressure Nominal 6 bar, meaning the pipe is rated for a maximum working pressure of 600 kPa (approximately 87 psi).
Under the NPCP, what is the maximum trap arm length (distance from trap weir to vent) for a 38 mm (1½-inch) drain pipe?
Answer: 1.5 m (5 ft)
For a 38 mm diameter drain pipe, the maximum trap arm length is 1.5 m (approximately 5 feet) per the NPCP.
According to the NPCP, what minimum size vent pipe is required for a water closet?
Answer: 50 mm (2 inches)
A water closet requires a minimum 50 mm (2-inch) individual vent pipe under the NPCP.
What is the minimum number of water closets required per 100 male employees in a factory or industrial establishment under the Philippine Sanitation Code?
Answer: 2
The Philippine Sanitation Code requires a minimum of 2 water closets per 100 male employees in factories and industrial establishments.