Ultimate Guide to Master

Plumbing Practical Problems

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Engr. Charles Carreon Suobiron, RMP

▪ Review Director | Ace Master Plumber Review Center
▪ Top 2 | February 2015 Master Plumber Licensure Examination
▪ Cum Laude, BS Civil Engineering | Central Philippine University

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▪ Master of Management (Business Management) | University of the Philippines
Visayas
Preface

The Practical Problem is the last subject in the Master Plumber Board Exam
and most board takers find it the most difficult. With this book, it will help board
takers to anticipate board questions that comes out in the said subject so they
would pass the board exam.

This book is designed to be the top reference and a requirement in passing the
board exam. Every taker of the Master Plumber Licensure Examination should
read, study and master this reference prior taking the board.

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 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Pipes and Fittings 5

Chapter 2 Valves 19

Chapter 3 Plumbing Fixtures 28

Chapter 4 Pumps & Septic Tank 45

Chapter 5 Plumbing Tools 57

Chapter 6 Sizing of Plumbing System 99

References 120

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 Practical Problems

Chapter 1

Pipes & Fittings

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following chapter questions so you will retain what
you have studied. AMPRC suggests that you use the answer sheet found at the end of
the chapter questions.

1. It is used to close an opening in a fitting.

a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Union
d. Flange

2. This is the pipe that conveys waste from the building to an approved point of
disposal.
a. Sanitary pipe
b. Drainage pipe
c. Soil pipe
d. House drain

3. a pipe which conveys the rain water from the roof gutter to the downspout and
discharges it to the building storm drain.
a. Soil pipe
b. drainage pipe
c. storm pipe
d. waste pipe

4. A pipe fitting which is threaded on both the inside and the outside and used to
reduce the size of the pipe opening to receive a pipe of fitting of a different size.
a. Bushing
b. Plug
c. Coupling
d. Union

5. Type of copper pipe which is the thinnest and available only in a rigid form.
a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

6. It is a cylindrical conduit or conductor conforming to the particular dimensions

commonly known as “pipe size” and is denoted by its interior diameter or I.D. The
birth of the plumbing profession in the Philippines is traced back to the ____.
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 a. pipe
b. tube
c. stack
d. riser

7. They are cast iron soil pipe with plain ends connected together with bolted stainless
steel bands and neoprene gaskets.
a. Single hub
b. Double hub
c. Hubless
d. None of the above

8. Type of Cast Iron Soil Pipe used for general building installations.
a. Class A
b. Extra Heavy Duty
c. Class B
d. none of the above

9. Type of Cast Iron Soil Pipe used for general building installations.
a. Class A
b. Class B
c. Class C
d. Class D
a. storm pipe

10. A pipe which conveys only waste water or liquid waste, free of focal matter.
a. Soil pipe
b. drainage pipe
c. waste pipe
d. storm drainage pipe

11. This pipe is made of an alloy or zinc and copper mixed at 15% and 85% proportion
respectively. Because of its smooth interior surface and high resistance to acid, it
becomes superior material for waste and water supply installations
a. Galvanized steel pipe
b. Galvanized wrought iron pipe
c. Brass pipe
d. Plastic pipe

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12. It is constructed with a hub on each end so it may be cut into two pieces when a
short piece of pipe is needed.
a. Single hub
b. Double hub
c. Hubless
d. None of the above

13. Type of nipple where threading meet.

a. short
b. long
c. close
d. medium

14. Standard length for concrete pipe.

a. 0.5 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 2.0 m
d. 3.0 m

15. One of the oldest plumbing materials used by the Egyptians, Greeks, and the
Roman builders as soil and waste pipe. It is highly resistant to acid and is suitable
for underground installation.
a. Vitrified clay pipe
b. Asbestos cement pipe
c. Plastic pipe
d. Lead pipe

16. Type of copper pipe commonly used in residential water supply line and for radiant
heating installations.
a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

17. It is constructed with one hub and one spigot end and used in the installation of
plumbing in its full length.
a. Single hub
b. Double hub
c. Hubless

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 d. None of the above

18. Type of copper pipe suitable for underground installation.

a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

19. A pipe or opening used for ensuring the circulation of air in a plumbing system and
for relieving the negative pressure exerted on trap seals.
b. Drainage pipe
c. Vent pipe
d. soil pipe

20. Type of copper pipe available in both rigid and flexible form..
a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

21. Type of copper pipe which us marked by green colored stripe.

a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

22. Type of nipple over 75 mm in length.

a. short
b. long
c. close
d. medium

23. Type of copper pipe which us marked by yellow colored stripe.

a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

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24. Made from an alloy of iron, carbon and silicon, with the controlled amounts of
manganese, sulfur, and phosphorous.
a. Asbestos cement pipe
b. cast iron soil pipe
c. concrete pipe
d. vitrified clay pipe

25. An elbow fitting having a 45 degrees or 90 degrees bend with an inside thread on
one end and outside thread on the other.
a. Street elbow
b. Reducing elbow
c. Reducer
d. Angle elbow

26. Minimum width of colored stripe marked at copper pipes to identify its type.
a. 5.0 mm
b. 6.0 mm
c. 6.4 mm
d. 7.4 mm

27. Type of plastic pipe has the property of being permanently rigid. Epoxy and fiber
glass are example.
a. Thermoset
b. Thermo
c. PPR
d. PE

28. Type of plastic pipe is a material having the property of softening when heated and
hardening when cooled.
a. Thermoset
b. Thermo
c. PPR
d. PE

29. any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closet, urinal or fixtures having
similar functions, with or without the discharges from other fixtures to the building
drain or building sewer.
a. Soil pipe
b. drainage pipe
c. waste pipe
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 d. storm drainage pipe

30. Heaviest type of copper pipe.

a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

31. Type of nipple below 75 mm in length.

a. short
b. long
c. close
d. medium

32. Type of copper pipe which us marked by red colored stripe.

a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

33. Type of nipple below also known as shoulder nipple.

a. short
b. long
c. close
d. medium

34. It is sufficiently flexible to follow ground contours of snake around obstacles.

a. PVC
b. uPVC
c. PPR
d. PE

35. Type of copper pipe which us marked by blue colored stripe.

a. K
b. L
c. M
d. DWV

36. It joints two pipes of different diameters at right angle of each other.
a. Street elbow
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 b. Reducing elbow
c. Reducer
d. Angle elbow

37. A short internally threaded (female thread) at both ends and used to connect two
pipes in straight line.
a. Coupling
b. Elbow
c. Tee
d. Reducer

38. It is used to close the end of a pipe.

a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Union
d. Flange

39. It is a three piece pipe fitting used to connect the ends of two pipes, neither of which
can be turned. It is also used on pipes that are to be taken down occasionally.
a. Cap
b. Flange
c. Bushing
d. Union

For item 40-47:

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40. Identify the fitting labelled as A.
a. Reducer
b. Bushing
c. Elbow
d. Street elbow

41. Identify the fitting labelled as F.

a. Bushing
b. Union
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 c. Coupling
d. Nipple

42. Identify the fitting labelled as H.

a. Coupling
b. Reducing Bushing
c. Reducing Coupling
d. Nipple

43. Identify the fitting labelled as C.

a. Tee
b. Sanitary tee
c. Elbow
d. Street elbow

44. Identify the fitting labelled as E.

a. Reducer
b. Bushing
c. Union
d. Reducing coupling

45. Identify the fitting labelled as I.

a. Socket flange
b. Threaded flange
c. Cap
d. Plug

46. Identify the fitting labelled as G.

a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Coupling
d. Cleanout

47. Identify the fitting labelled as D.

a. Cap
b. Plug
c. Coupling
d. Cleanout

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48. Identify the joint connect:

a. welded elbow turned up

b. screwed elbow turned up
c. welded elbow turned down
d. screwed elbow turned up

49. Identify the joint connect:

a. flanged joint
b. screwed joint
c. bell & spigot joint
d. soldered joint

50. Identify the joint connect:

a. elbow 90 - flanged
b. elbow 90 - screwed
c. side outlet elbow - flanged
d. side outlet elbow - screwed

51. Identify the joint connect:

a. Single sweep tee - screwed

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 b. single sweep tee – bell & spigot
c. double sweep tee - screwed
d. double sweep tee - welded

52. Identify the joint connect:

a. double sweep tee - screwed

b. double sweep tee – bell & spigot
c. cross – bell & spigot
d. cross - flanged

53. Identify the joint connect:

a. tee outlet up - soldered

b. tee outlet up - bell & spigot
c. tee outlet down - soldered
d. tee outlet down – bell & spigot

54. Identify the joint connect:

a. reducer - soldered
b. reducer – bell & spigot
c. eccentric reducer - soldered
d. eccentric reducer - screwed

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Please use this sheet to write your answers in the chapter questions.

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Answer Key

1. b 39. d
2. b 40. c
3. c 41. a
4. a 42. c
5. c 43. a
6. a 44. c
7. c 45. a
8. c 46. c
9. a 47. a
10. c 48. c
11. c 49. d
12. b 50. b
13. c 51. a
14. b 52. c
15. d 53. b
16. b 54. c
17. a
18. a
19. c
20. b
21. a
22. b
23. d
24. a
25. a
26. c
27. a
28. b
29. a
30. a
31. a
32. c
33. a
34. d
35. b
36. b
37. a
38. a

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Practical Problems

Chapter 2

Valves

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following chapter questions so you will retain what
you have studied. AMPRC suggests that you use the answer sheet found at the end of
the chapter questions.

1. A valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disc fitted against
machine- smoothed faces, at right angles to the direction of flow.
a. Globe valve
b. Gate valve
c. Ball valve
d. Butterfly valve

2. A valve that automatically closes to prevent the flow of liquid or gas in a reverse
direction.
a. check valve
b. butterfly valve
c. ball valve
d. auto gate valve

3. A type of gate valve in which the valve stem and disk rise together when valve is
opened.
a. Open
b. Rising
c. Non-rising
d. Close

4. It is a valve placed at the street side of the water meter and serves as a controlling
device for the building installation.
a. Corporation stop
b. Meter stop
c. Meter stand
d. Gate valve

5. It is used in making 90 degrees turn in a line to reduce the number of joints.

a. Ball valve
b. Angle valve
c. Gate valve
d. Faucet bibb

6. A type of globe valve which has a wide bearing surface producing good resistance to
the cutting effects of scale, dirt and other kind of foreign matter found inside the pipe.

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 a. Plug type
b. conventional
c. composition
d. rising

7. A type of globe valve which has a pressure tight bearing between the disc and the
seat recommended for cold water supply and temperature service.
a. Plug type
b. conventional
c. composition
d. rising

8. A valve having a disc that is equal in size to the inside diameter of the pipe.
a. Globe valve
b. Angle vakve
c. Ball valve
d. Butterfly valve

9. A device, which discharges a predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for

flushing purposes and is actuated by direct water pressure.
a. Foot valve
b. Flush valve
c. Flushometer valve
d. Safety vlave

10. It consists of a loaded air inlet valve, an internally loaded check valve, two properly
located test cocks and two isolation gate valves.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly
c. Pressure vacuum breaker backflow prevention assembly
d. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly

11. It consists of two independently acting internally loaded check valves, a different
pressure relief valve, four properly located test cocks and two isolation gate valves.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly
c. Pressure vacuum breaker backflow prevention assembly
d. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly

12. Valves made with rotating sphere that has in it.

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 a. Ball valve
b. Gate valve
c. Faucet bibb
d. Angle valve

13. A valve located at the end of water pipe through of which water can be drawn from
or held within the pipe.
a. Pressure relief valve
b. Gate valve
c. ball valve
d. faucet bibb

14. A safety valve is a valve mechanism which automatically releases a substance from
a boiler, pressure vessel, or other system, when the pressure or temperature
exceeds preset limits.
a. Pressure relief valve
b. Pressure balanced valve
c. Automatic vacuum breaker
d. Safety valve

15. Valve is similar to a gate valve in that there is a wheel or knob that moves an
element in the valve fitting, which limits the flow of water.
a. globe valve
b. ball valve
c. butterfly valve
d. diaphragm valve

16. A valve in which the flow of fluid is cut off by means of a circular disc that fits over
and against the horizontal valve seat.
a. Globe valve
b. Gate valve
c. Ball valve
d. Butterfly valve

17. It is located at the lower end of the pump used to prevent loss of priming the pump. It
is sometimes referred to as retention valve.
a. Motor valve
b. Foot valve
c. Corporation stop
d. Angle valve
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18. They are used to control the flow of water throughout the supply system. The proper
location of valves simplifies repairs to the system, fixtures, or equipment being
served.
a. valves
b. pipes
c. fittings
d. fixtures

19. It consists of two independently acting internally or externally loaded check valves,
four properly located test cocks with connectors and two isolation gate valves.
a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly
c. Pressure vacuum breaker backflow prevention assembly
d. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly

20. It consists of a body, a checking member and an atmospheric opening.

a. Atmospheric vacuum breaker
b. Double check valve backflow prevention assembly
c. Pressure vacuum breaker backflow prevention assembly
d. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention assembly

21. Valves used to maintain a constant temperature of water in domestic showers or

bathtubs.
a. Pressure relief valve
b. Pressure balanced valve
c. Automatic vacuum breaker
d. Safety valve

22. A type of gate valve in which the valves stem doesn’t rise together when valve is
open.
a. Open
b. Rising
c. Non-rising
d. Close

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For items 23 – 29, use illustration below:

23. Identify valve indicated with letter A

a. Gate Valve
b. Check Valve
c. ball valve
d. Angle valve

24. Identify valve indicated with letter E

a. Flush valve
b. Flushometer valve
c. Toilet valve
d. AVB

25. Identify valve indicated with letter C

a. Hose bibb
b. Stop valve
c. Check valve
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 d. Safety valve

26. Identify valve indicated with letter D

a. Hose bibb
b. Plain bibb
c. Faucet
d. Garden valve

27. Identify valve indicated with letter B

a. angle valve
b. butterfly valve
c. gate valve
d. globe valve

28. Identify valve indicated with letter F

a. Globe valve
b. Angle valve
c. Check valve
d. Ball valve

29. Identify valve indicated with letter G

a. Side drain
b. Foot valve
c. Scupper
d. Isolation valve

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Please use this sheet to write your answers in the chapter questions.

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Answer Key

1. b
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. d
9. c
10. c
11. d
12. a
13. d
14. a
15. d
16. a
17. b
18. a
19. b
20. a
21. b
22. c
23. d
24. b
25. c
26. a
27. c
28. d
29. b

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 Practical Problems

Chapter 3

Plumbing Fixtures
INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following chapter questions so you will retain what
you have studied. AMPRC suggests that you use the answer sheet found at the end of
the chapter questions.

1. A manufactured device or a prefabricated assembly or an on-the-job assembly of

component parts, and serves as adjunct to the basic piping system and plumbing
fixtures.
a. Plumbing appurtenances
b. Plumbing fittings
c. Plumbing appliances
d. Plumbing fixtures

2. A plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the
genitals.
a. Urinal
b. Drain
c. Water closet
d. Bidet

3. A plumbing fixture used to receive human excremental and to discharge it through a

waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium.
a. Urinal
b. Drain
c. Water closet
d. Bidet

4. It is a deep sink, usually set low and used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water
and mop cleaning.
a. Scrub sink
b. Slop sink
c. kitchen sink
d. lavatory

5. It has a large amount of standing water to prevent fouling.

a. Siphon washdown
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap

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6. It is a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as wash
basin.
a. Urinal
b. Kitchen sink
c. Lavatory
d. Faucet

7. It is a sanitary fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flashing away urine.
a. Water closet
b. Bidet
c. Urinal
d. Drain

8. It is intended for installation in a limited space.

a. Round front water closet
b. Elongated front water closet
c. Square water closet
d. Hanging water closet

9. This type of bowl develops its flushing action through the water entering through
diagonal holes around the rim which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in
the center.
a. Siphon washdown
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap

10. The water closet fixture is manufactured with the bowl and the flush tank molded into
a single unit. Usually used in tandem with the bidet.
a. One-piece
b. Close Coupled
c. Pail Flush
d. Squat bowl

11. The least expensive but the noisiest water closet.

a. Siphon washdown
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap

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12. Any one of a special class of device or equipment intended to perform a special
plumbing function.
a. Plumbing appurtenances
b. Plumbing fittings
c. Plumbing appliances
d. Plumbing fixtures

13. A water closet that is otherwise known as “Eastern type” since the user assumes a
squatting position rather than a sitting position.
a. One-piece
b. Close Coupled
c. Pail Flush
d. Squat bowl

14. It holds a supply of water for flushing a fixture such as the water closet.
a. Flush tank
b. Flush valve
c. Flushometer valve
d. Pipes

15. It is more comfortable but occupies a larger space.

a. Round front water closet
b. Elongated front water closet
c. Square water closet
d. Hanging water closet

16. Type of water closet where the trap way located at its rear eliminates the bulge at
the front.
a. Siphon washdown
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap

17. A water closet where in the flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl. It
is a two-pieced model.
a. One-piece
b. Close Coupled
c. Pail Flush
d. Squat bowl

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18. It is considered to be the most quiet, most efficient, and most sanitary water closet.
a. Siphon washdown
b. Siphon jet
c. Siphon vortex
d. Reverse trap

19. It is also known as the Sitz Bath.

a. Urinal
b. Drain
c. Water closet
d. Bidet

20. They are approved-type installed receptacles, devices or appliances supplied with
water or receive liquid or liquid-borne wastes and discharge such wastes into the
drainage system to which they may be directly or indirectly connected.
a. Plumbing appurtenances
b. Plumbing fittings
c. Plumbing appliances
d. Plumbing fixtures

21. It is a fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet designed to
provide potable water for human consumption.
a. Drinking fountain
b. Slop sink
c. kitchen sink
d. lavatory

22. A water closet comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank. Flushing action is
obtained only through water poured from a pail or bucket.
a. One-piece
b. Close Coupled
c. Pail Flush
d. Squat bowl

For items 23-38, use illustration below.

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23. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter C
a. pedestal lavatory
b. wall-mounted lavatory
c. vanity sink
d. counter top lavatory

24. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter P

a. Piston flushometer valve
b. Diaphragm flushometer valve
c. Automatic flushometer valve
d. Sensor flushometer valve

25. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter I

a. Siphon washdown
b. siphon jet
c. siphon vortex
d. reverse trap

26. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter D

a. counter-top lavatory
b. wall-hung lavatory
c. kitchen sink
d. faucet

27. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter N

a. Pedestal urinal
b. Floor-mounted urinal
c. Wall-hung urinal
d. hanging urinal

28. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter B

a. trough sink
b. scullery
c. trough urinal
d. double compartment dishwasher

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29. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter A
a. Lavatory
b. Sculler
c. Urinal
d. Slop sink

30. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter E

a. trough sink
b. scullery
c. trough urinal
d. double compartment dishwasher

31. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter G

a. Ball cock flushing mechanism
b. flush tank
c. float cup flushing mechanism
d. flushometer tank

32. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter M

a. Pedestal water closet
b. Floor-mounted water closet
c. Wall-hung water closet
d. Hanging water closet

33. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter H

a. Ball cock flushing mechanism
b. flush tank
c. float cup flushing mechanism
d. flushometer tank

34. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter K

a. Siphon washdown
b. siphon jet
c. siphon vortex
d. reverse trap

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35. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter L
a. Siphon washdown
b. siphon jet
c. siphon vortex
d. reverse trap

36. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter F

a. trough sink
b. scullery
c. trough urinal
d. double compartment dishwasher

37. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter O

a. Piston flushometer valve
b. Diaphragm flushometer valve
c. Automatic flushometer valve
d. Sensor flushometer valve

38. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter J

a. Siphon washdown
b. siphon jet
c. siphon vortex
d. reverse trap

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For items 39-46, use illustration below.

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39. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter B
a. Water closet – tank type
b. Water closet – integral tank
c. Water closet – flush valve, floor outlet
d. Water closet – flush valve, wall hung

40. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter D

a. Water closet – flush valve, wall hung

b. Water closet – flush valve, floor outlet

c. Water closet – tank type
d. Water closet – integral tank

41. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter A

a. Pedestal lavatory
b. Wall lavatory
c. Corner lavatory
d. Handicapped lavatory

42. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter H

a. Water closet – tank type
b. Water closet – integral tank
c. Water closet – flush valve, floor outlet
d. Water closet – flush valve, wall hung

43. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter C

a. pedestal lavatory
b. wall-mounted lavatory
c. Wall lavatory
d. counter top lavatory

44. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter F

a. Water closet – tank type
b. Water closet – flush valve, floor outlet

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 c. Water closet – integral tank
d. Water closet – flush valve, wall hung

45. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter E

a. Pedestal lavatory
b. Corner lavatory
c. Wall lavatory
d. Handicapped lavatory

46. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter G

a. Wall lavatory
b. Pedestal lavatory
c. Handicapped lavatory
d. Corner lavatory

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Identify the parts of a flush tank using the figure above,

47. Water closet part 1

a. ball cock
b. overflow tube
c. tank float
d. tank ball

48. Water closet part 3

a. hush tube
b. overflow tube
c. trip lever
d. ball cock

49. Water closet part 5

a. ball cock
b. tank float
c. hush tube
d. tank ball

50. Water closet part 7

a. lift wire guide
b. overflow tube
c. trip lever
d. supply pipe

51. Water closet part 8

a. overflow tube
b. discharge outlet
c. trip lever
d. supply pipe

52. Water closet part 2

a. ball cock
b. tank float

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 c. hush tube
d. overflow tube

53. Water closet part 4

a. trip lever
b. supply pipe
c. lift wire guide
d. overflow tube

54. Water closet part 9

a. lift wire guide
b. trip lever
c. valve
d. supply pipe

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Please use this sheet to write your answers in the chapter question:

1. 41.
2. 42.
3. 43.
4. 44.
5. 45.
6. 46.
7. 47.
8. 48.
9. 49.
10. 50.
11. 51.
12. 52.
13. 53.
14. 54.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
37.
38.
39.
40.

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Answer Key

1. a 40. d
2. d 41. a
3. c 42. d
4. b 43. c
5. b 44. b
6. c 45. b
7. c 46. c
8. a 47. c
9. c 48. a
10. a 49. a
11. a 50. c
12. c 51. b
13. d 52. d
14. a 53. b
15. b 54. b
16. d
17. b
18. c
19. d
20. d
21. a
22. c
23. a
24. a
25. a
26. b
27. b
28. b
29. d
30. a
31. c
32. c
33. a
34. c
35. d
36. c
37. b
38. b
39. a
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 Practical Problems

Chapter 4

Pumps & Septic Tank

INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following chapter questions so you will retain what
you have studied. AMPRC suggests that you use the answer sheet found at the end of
the chapter questions.

1. It is a loosely lined excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a

septic tank and designed to permit the effluent from the septic tank to seep
through pit bottom and sides.
a. Distribution box
b. Seepage pit
c. Septic tank
d. Subsurface disposal field

2. One fixture unit is equivalent to a rate of flow of?

a. 28.3 gal per min
b. 28.3 liters per min
c. 28.3 [Link] per min
d. 1 gal per min

3. Minimum depth of liquid inside septic tank

a. 0.4 m
b. 0.6 m
c. 0.8 m
d. 0.9 m

4. It is a large opening in a sewer line or part of a plumbing system constructed with

sufficient size for a man to gain access therein for maintenance purposes and facility
for changes of line and/or grade of pipeline.
a. Pipe chase
b. Distribution box
c. Confined space
d. Manhole

5. It is defined as force per unit area.

a. Force
b. Pressure
c. head
d. Positive head

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6. It refers to the inlet and outlet sanitary tees in the septic tank. The goal of both
baffles involves routing wastewater through the tank, while ensuring that solids
remain safely segregated (from [Link]). 
a. Baffle
b. Inlet and outlet pipes
c. Effluent pipes
d. Tees

7. Minimum length of leaching chamber

a. 0.9 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 0.6 m
d. 1.5 m

8. A pump which operates with a to- and –fro motion.

a. Lift pump
b. Piston pump
c. Centrifugal pump
d. Reciprocating pump

9. Minimum ratio of digestive chamber to capacity of septic tank

a. 2/3
b. 3/4
c. 1/2
d. 1/3

10. It is an arbitrary quantity in terms of which the load producing effects or water
requirements on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures are
expressed in some arbitrarily chosen scale.
a. Fixture unit
b. Plumbing fixture
c. Demand load
d. Flow

11. Minimum length of leaching chamber when septic tank capacity exceeds 6
cum.
a. 2.0 m

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 b. 1.2 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 1.5 m

12. The gap between the inlet and outlet pipes

a. 101.6 mm
b. 50.8 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 228.6 mm

13. It is basically a centrifugal pump complete with electric motors which are positioned
under water in suitable bored hole that delivers the water to the surface.
a. Centrifugal pump
b. Submersible pump
c. Lift pump
d. Reciprocating pump

14. It is the untreated wastewater or raw sewage coming into a wastewater treatment
a. Influent
b. Black water
c. Grey water
d. Effluent

15. Minimum number of compartments for a septic tank

a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 1

16. The simplest of the reciprocating pumps and consist of a piston moving up and down
in a cylinder or barrel.
a. Lift pump
b. Piston pump
c. Centrifugal pump
d. Reciprocating pump

17. These are solid waste materials which settle out in the wastewater treatment
process.
a. Scum

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 b. Sludge
c. partially clarified water
d. Grease

18. The following are basis of septic tank sizing, except:

a. Number of water supply fixture units
b. Number of bedrooms or apartment units in dwelling occupancies
c. Estimated waste/sewage design flow rate
d. Number of drainage fixture units

19. It is a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. It is also known as wash
basin.
a. Urinal
b. Kitchen sink
c. Lavatory
d. Faucet

20. A pump in which the power generated from flowing in an enclosed pipe is used to
raise part of the part of the water to a height above that from which the flow began.
a. Centrifugal pump
b. Hydraulic ram pump
c. Lift pump
d. Deep well jet pump

21. DFU for sink, private

a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 1

22. Minimum ratio of leaching chamber to capacity of septic tank

a. 2/3
b. 1/4
c. 1/2
d. 1/3

23. Length of the digestive chamber that requires to add an additional manhole
a. 2.0 m
b. 1.5 m

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 c. 3.7 m
d. 2.6 m

24. Maximum depth of septic tank

a. 2.0 m
b. 1.2 m
c. 1.8 m
d. 1.5 m

25. It is an underground system of pipes leading from the outlet of the septic tank,
consisting of open jointed or perforated pipes so distributed that the effluent
from a septic tank is oxidized and absorbed by the
a. Distribution box
b. Seepage pit
c. Septic tank
d. Subsurface disposal field

26. It is a positive displacement reciprocating pump in which a plunger is driven

backwards and forwards, or up and down by a mechanical working head.
a. Lift pump
b. Piston pump
c. Centrifugal pump
d. Reciprocating pump

27. Height of un-wetted wall inside the septic tank

a. 101.6 mm
b. 50.8 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 228.6 mm

28. Minimum length of digestive chamber

a. 1.5 m
b. 1.0 m
c. 1.2 m
d. 1.8 m

29. Minimum width of septic tank

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 a. 0.5 m
b. 0.6 m
c. 0.8 m
d. 0.9 m

30. It is used to remove excess water in lowest pits of a building.

a. Sump pump
b. Sam pump
c. Samp pump
d. Sum pump

31. These are fatty material such as oil, grease and fats in wastewater that floats.
a. Scum
b. Sludge
c. partially clarified water
d. Grease

32. Minimum number of manholes

a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 2

33. Minimum dimension of manholes

a. 508 mm
b. 1000 mm
c. 256 mm
d. 756 mm

34. Minimum depth of baffles below liquid surface

a. 101.6 mm
b. 50.8 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 228.6 mm

35. It is a general term denoting any wastewater, partially or completely treated, or in its
natural state, flowing out of a manufacturing plant, industrial plant, or treatment
plant.

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 a. Influent
b. Black water
c. Grey water
d. Effluent

For items 36-41, use the table below:

36. Identify the clear distance indicated with letter F

a. 0.6 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 3 m
d. 2.4 m
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37. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter A
a. 3 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 15.2 m
d. 2.4 m

38. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter C

a. 2.4 m
b. 3 m
c. 0.6 m
d. 1.5 m

39. Identify the clear distance indicated with letter B

a. 1 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 3 m
d. 2.4 m

40. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter E

a. 3 m
b. 1.5 m
c. 15.2 m
d. 2.4 m

41. Identify the plumbing fixture indicated with letter D

a. 2.4 m
b. 0.6 m
c. 3 m
d. 1.5 m

42. DFU for water closet, public

a. 6
b. 4
c. 2

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43. DFU for urinal, wall-mounted, wash out

a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 1

44. DFU for sink, single

a. 2
b. 3
c. 6
d. 1

45. Minimum capacity for digestive chamber

a. 3 cum
b. 1 cum
c. 2 cum
d. 5 cum

46. Extension of baffles above liquid surface

a. 101.6 mm
b. 50.8 mm
c. 304.8 mm
d. 228.6 mm

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Please use this sheet to write your answers in the chapter questions.

1. ___ 41. ___

2. ___ 42. ___
3. ___ 43. ___
4. ___ 44. ___
5. ___ 45. ___
6. ___ 46. ___
7. ___
8. ___
9. ___
10. ___
11. ___
12. ___
13. ___
14. ___
15. ___
16. ___
17. ___
18. ___
19. ___
20. ___
21. ___
22. ___
23. ___
24. ___
25. ___
26. ___
27. ___
28. ___
29. ___
30. ___
31. ___
32. ___
33. ___
34. ___
35. ___
36. ___
37. ___
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Answer Key

1. b 24. c
2. b 25. d
3. b 26. b
4. d 27. d
5. b 28. a
6. a 29. d
7. a 30. a
8. d 31. a
9. a 32. d
10. a 33. a
11. d 34. c
12. b 35. d
13. b 36. c
14. a 37. b
15. a 38. b
16. a 39. c
17. b 40. c
18. a 41. b
19. c 42. a
20. b 43. a
21. d 44. d
22. d 45. c
23. c 46. a

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 Practical Problems

Chapter 5

Plumbing Tools

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following chapter questions so you will retain what
you have studied. AMPRC suggests that you use the answer sheet found at the end of
the chapter questions.

For items 1-16, please refer to the illustration below:

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1. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A
a. heavy duty straight pipe wrench
b. heavy duty end wrench
c. raprench
d. rapidgrip wrench

2. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. basin wrench
b. spud wrench
c. raprench
d. rapidgrip wrench

3. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter Q

a. faucet and sink installer
b. basin wrench
c. one stop wrench
d. adjustable wrench

4. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter G

a. aluminum handle wrench
b. aluminum rapidgrip wrench
c. aluminum spud wrench
d. aluminum basin wrench

5. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C

a. basin wrench
b. spud wrench
c. raprench
d. rapidgrip wrench

6. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter J

a. chain pipe tongs
b. heavy duty chain wrench
c. strap wrench
d. basin wrench

7. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter  F

a. strap wrench
b. spud wrench

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 c. offset hex wrench
d. rapidgrip wrench

8. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter N

a. faucet and sink installer
b. basin wrench
c. one stop wrench
d. adjustable wrench

9. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter I

a. strap wrench
b. adjustable wrench
c. one-stop wrench
d. compound leverage wrench

10. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B

a. heavy duty straight pipe wrench
b. heavy duty end wrench
c. raprench
d. rapidgrip wrench

11. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter K

a. adjustable wrench
b. one-stop wrench
c. offset hex wrench
d. spud wrench

12. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter L

a. strap wrench
b. chain pipe tongs
c. one-stop wrench
d. compound leverage wrench

13. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter H

a. aluminum handle wrench
b. aluminum rapidgrip wrench
c. aluminum spud wrench
d. aluminum basin wrench

14. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter O

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 a. strap wrench
b. chain pipe tongs
c. one-stop wrench
d. compound leverage wrench

15. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter P

a. faucet and sink installer
b. basin wrench
c. one stop wrench
d. adjustable wrench

16. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter E

a. heavy duty end wrench
b. spud wrench
c. compound leverage wrench
d. heavy duty offset wrench

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For items 17 - 32, please refer to figure above:

17. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter  F

a. grease cutter
b. spade cutter
c. four blade saw tooth cutter
d. sharktooth cutter

18. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C

a. saw tooth cutter
b. spiral bar cutter
c. sharktooth cutter
d. spiral saw tooth cutter

19. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. grease c cutter
b. expanding finish cutter
c. sharktooth cutter
d. grease cutter

20. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter J

a. grease cutter
b. sharktooth cutter
c. spade cutter
d. four blade saw tooth cutter

21. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A

a. drop head auger
b. retrieving auger
c. funnel auger
d. hook auger

22. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter G

a. saw tooth cutter
b. spiral bar cutter
c. sharktooth cutter
d. spiral saw tooth cutter

23. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter N

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 a. grease C cutter
b. grease cutter
c. sharktooth cutter
d. spiral bar cutter

24. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter I

a. funnel auger
b. retrieving auger
c. hook auger
d. straight auger

25. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B

a. drop head auger
b. retrieving auger
c. funnel auger
d. hook auger

26. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter K

a. saw tooth cutter
b. sharktooth cutter
c. spiral saw tooth cutter
d. spiral bar cutter

27. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter E

a. funnel auger
b. hook auger
c. straight auger
d. retrieving auger

28. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter L

a. spiral bar cutter
b. chain knocker
c. spiral saw tooth cutter
d. hook auger

29. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter M

a. funnel auger
b. hook auger
c. straight auger
d. retrieving auger
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30. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter O
a. sharktooth cutter
b. saw tooth cutter
c. spiral bar cutter
d. spiral saw tooth cutter

31. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter P

a. grease cutter
b. spade cutter
c. four blade saw tooth cutter
d. flue brush

32. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter H

a. grease c cutter
b. expanding finish cutter
c. sharktooth cutter
d. grease cutter

33. A wrench screws with hexagonally shaped recess in its head.

a. hex wrench
b. allen wrench
c. internal wrench
d. closet wrench

For items, 34 - 43, please use figures below.

34. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A

a. mason’s hammer
b. half hatchet hammer
c. ball peen hammer
d. curve claw hammer

35. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter H

a. engineer’s hammer
b. hand drilling hammer
c. ball peen hammer
d. long handle slege hammer

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36. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C
a. mason’s hammer
b. engineer’s hammer
c. tinner’s hammer
d. curve claw hammer

37. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. tinner’s hammer
b. half hatchet hammer
c. mason’s hammer
d. ripping claw hammer

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38. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter E
a. hand drilling hammer
b. half hatchet hammer
c. ball peen hammer
d. curve claw hammer

39. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter G

a. mason’s hammer
b. half hatchet hammer
c. power hammer
d. curve claw hammer

40. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter I

a. mason’s hammer
b. long handle sledge hammer
c. tinner’s hammer
d. ball peen hammer

41. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B

a. curve claw hammer
b. half hatchet hammer
c. ball peen hammer
d. ripping claw hammer

42. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter J

a. engineer’s hammer
b. hand drilling hammer
c. ball peen hammer
d. power hammer

43. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter  F

a. engineer’s hammer
b. mason’s hammer
c. ball peen hammer
d. long handle slege hammer

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For items 44 - 53, please refer to figure above:

44. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter B

a. inlet
b. tail piece
c. trap adapter
d. outlet

45. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter I

a. outlet
b. fixture drain
c. tailpiece
d. inlet

46. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter D

a. p-trap
b. trap adapter
c. fitting

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 d. lower dip

47. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter E

a. upper dip
b. p-trap
c. lower dip
d. trap seal

48. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter G

a. trap seal depth
b. trap seal
c. p-trap
d. trap dip

49. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter C

a. inlet
b. tail piece
c. trap adapter
d. outlet

50. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter H

a. outlet
b. trap weir
c. trap arm
d. trap adapter

51. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter A

a. inlet
b. tail piece
c. trap adapter
d. outlet

52. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter  F

a. upper dip
b. p-trap
c. lower dip
d. trap seal

53. Identify the part of a p-trap indicated with letter J

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 a. tailpiece
b. fixture drain
c. outlet
d. trap arm

For items 54 - 62, please refer to figure above:

54. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter F

a. recessed pendent sprinkler head
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 b. conventional sprinkler head
c. pendent sprinkler head
d. upright sprinkler head

55. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B

a. conventional sprinkler head
b. upright sprinkler head
c. pendent sprinkler head
d. vertical side wall sprinkler head

56. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C

a. recessed pendent sprinkler head
b. concealed pendent sprinkler head
c. pendent sprinkler head
d. vertical side wall sprinkler head

57. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. vertical side wall sprinkler head
b. concealed side wall sprinkler head
c. horizontal side wall sprinkler head
d. pendent sprinkler head

58. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter G

a. recessed pendent sprinkler head
b. concealed pendent sprinkler head
c. pendent sprinkler head
d. vertical side wall sprinkler head

59. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A

a. conventional sprinkler head
b. upright sprinkler head
c. pendent sprinkler head
d. vertical side wall sprinkler head

60. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter H

a. recessed pendent sprinkler head
b. concealed pendent sprinkler head
c. concealed horizontal sidewall sprinkler head
d. concealed conventional sprinkler head

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61. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter E
a. recessed pendent sprinkler head
b. horizontal side wall sprinkler head
c. pendent sprinkler head
d. vertical side wall sprinkler head

62. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter I

a. recessed pendent sprinkler head
b. concealed pendent sprinkler head
c. concealed vertical sidewall sprinkler head
d. vertical side wall sprinkler head

For items 63 – 67, use figure of the decision tree below.

63. Identify the step no. C in the decision tree analysis for a water tank capacity.
a. check for backup water
b. calculate tank capacity
c. check if there is sufficient rainfall
d. identify location of tank

64. Identify the step no. B in the decision tree analysis for a water tank capacity.
a. check if there is sufficient rainfall

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 b. determine specific water use volume
c. check for backup water
d. check for additional collection surface

65. Identify the step no. D in the decision tree analysis for a water tank capacity.
a. identify volume of surface water
b. check for backup water
c. check if there is sufficient rainfall
d. check for additional collection surface

66. Identify the step no. A in the decision tree analysis for a water tank capacity.
a. check if there is sufficient rainfall
b. check for backup water
c. determine specific water use volume
d. check for additional collection surface

67. Identify the step no. E in the decision tree analysis for a water tank capacity.
a. check for backup water
b. calculate tank capacity
c. identify location of tank
d. check for additional collection surface

For items 68 – 41, use figures below.

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68. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A
a. c opper cleaning brush
b. foam core cutter
c. deburring tools
d. inner-outer reamer

69. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C

a. copper cleaning brush
b. inner-outer reamer

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 c. foam core cutter
d. threader

70. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B

a. copper cleaning brush
b. foam core cutter
c. deburring tools
d. sizing tool for conduits

71. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. nipple chuck kit
b. foam core cutter
c. inner-outer reamer
d. deburring tools

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72. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C
a. mason’s hammer
b. hand drilling hammer
c. engineer’s hammer
d. ball peen hammer

73. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A

a. curved claw hammer
b. engineer’s hammer
c. hand drilling hammer
d. ripping claw hammer

74. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. curve claw hammer
b. half hatchet hammer
c. engineer’s hammer
d. reaping claw hammer

75. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B

a. mason’s hammer
b. sledge hammer
c. mason’s hammer
d. ball peen hammer

For items 76 – 87, uses figures of plier below:

76. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter D

a. heavy duty side cutting pliers
b. lineman’s side cutting pliers
c. diagonal cutting pliers
d. slim nose pliers

77. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter A

a. tongue and groove pliers
b. lineman’s side cutting pliers
c. heavy duty side cutting pliers
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 d. smooth jawed pliers

78. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter I

a. heavy duty side cutting pliers
b. slip joint utility pliers
c. universal side cutting pliers
d. end cutting pliers

79. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter C

a. slim nose pliers
b. lineman’s side cutting pliers
c. slip joint utility pliers
d. smooth jawed pliers

80. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter E

a. diagonal side pliers
b. universal side cutting pliers
c. heavy duty side cutting pliers
d. long reach pliers

81. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter J

a. slim nose pliers
b. tongue and groove pliers
c. heavy duty side cutting pliers
d. water pump pliers

82. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter G

a. diagonal side pliers
b. slim nose pliers
c. long reach duckbill pliers
d. long reach pliers

83. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter H

a. long reach duckbill pliers
b. smooth jawed pliers
c. heavy duty side cutting pliers
d. long reach pliers

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84. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter B
a. tongue and groove pliers
b. end cutting pliers
c. heavy duty side cutting pliers
d. water pump pliers

85. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter K

a. universal side cutting pliers
b. water pump pliers
c. slip joint utility pliers
d. tongue and groove pliers

86. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter  F

a. slim nose pliers
b. universal side cutting pliers
c. heavy duty side cutting pliers
d. long reach pliers

87. Identify the plumbing tool indicated with letter L

a. universal side cutting pliers
b. tongue and groove pliers
c. smooth jawed pliers
d. water pump pliers

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For items 88 – 104, please refer to the above figure.

88. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter B

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. adjustable flat iron hanger
c. adjustable clevis hanger
d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

89. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter C

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. adjustable clip for branch lines
c. wrap around u hook
d. adjustable clevis hanger

90. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter O

a. CL-universal concrete insert
b. wrap around u hook
c. universal i-beam clamp
a. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

91. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter E

a. side beam adjustable hanger
b. adjustable swivel ring hanger with expansion shield
c. adjustable clip for branch lines
d. adjustable catch screw clip for branch lines

92. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter J

a. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains
b. u-type hanger for branch lines
c. universal i-beam clamp
d. CL-universal concrete insert

93. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter A

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. universal i-beam clamp
c. wrap around u hook
d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

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94. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter K
a. universal i-beam clamp
b. universal channel clamp
c. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains
d. u-type hanger for branch lines

95. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter I

a. top beam clamp
b. universal channel clamp
c. cantilever bracket
d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

96. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter Q

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. universal i-beam clamp
c. eye rod and ring hanger
d. side beam adjustable hanger

97. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter R

a. wrap around u hook
b. universal i-beam clamp
c. wrap around u hook
d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

98. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter L

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. universal i-beam clamp
c. universal channel clamp
d. c-type clamp without restraining strap

99. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter N

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. top beam clamp
c. universal channel clamp
d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

100. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter P

a. universal i-beam clamp
b. universal channel clamp
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d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

101. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter  F

a. eye rod and ring hanger
b. side beam adjustable hanger
c. adjustable swivel ring hanger with expansion shield
d. adjustable clip for branch lines

102. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter G

a. adjustable flat iron hanger
b. universal i-beam clamp
c. universal channel clamp
d. c-type clamp without restraining strap

103. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter D

a. adjustable clip for branch lines
b. adjustable catch screw clip for branch lines
c. adjustable swivel ring hanger with expansion shield
d. side beam adjustable hanger

104. Identify the pipe support indicated with letter H

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. adjustable clevis hanger
c. wrap around u hook
d. top beam clamp

For items 105 – 142, use the figures below in identifying the type of pipe support.

105. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 4

a. steel turnbuckle
b. steel clevis
c. adjustable band hanger
d. adjustable turnbuckle

106. Identify the pipe support indicated with l number 30

a. pipe stanchion saddle
b. steel pipe covering protection saddle
c. side beam adjustable hanger
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107. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 23

a. spring cushion
b. side beam adjustable hanger
c. variable spring hanger
d. variable spring base support

108. Identify the pipe support indicated with l number 31

a. adj. steel band hanger
b. adj. swivel pipe ring, solid ring type
c. adj. steel pipe clamp
d. adj. swivel pipe ring, split ring type

109. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 6

a. U-bolt
b. welded steel bracket
c. long clip
d. protection shield

110. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 12

a. steel weld
b. u-type hanger for branch lines
c. universal channel clamp
d. socket only for split ring

111. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 7

a. u-bolt
b. protection shield
c. welded steel bracket
d. long clip

112. Identify the pipe support indicated with l number 35

a. center i-beam
b. top i-beam clamp
c. u-bolt
d. c-clamp

113. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 24

a. adjustable flat iron hanger
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c. steel pipe clamp
d. extension split pipe clamp hinged or two bolt

114. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 8

a. U-bolt
b. welded steel bracket
c. top beam clamp
d. protection shield

115. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 10

a. adj. swivel ring band type
b. adj. band hanger
c. alloy steel pipe clamp
d. adj. steel band hanger

116. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 33

a. steel turnbuckle
b. steel clevis
c. adjustable band hanger
d. adjustable turnbuckle

117. Identify the pipe support indicated with l number 13

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. center i-beam
c. side i-beam
d. welded steel bracket

118. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 5

a. side beam adjustable hanger
b. steel i-beam clamp
c. welded attachment
d. side i-beam or channel clamp

119. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 15

a. welded steel bracket
b. top beam clamp
c. side beam bracket
d. c-clamp

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120. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 16
a. ad. turnbuckle
b. universal i-beam clamp
c. spring cushion
d. side beam adjustable hanger

121. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 29

a. center i-beam
b. c-clamp
c. top i-beam clamp
d. steel w.p. clamp w/ eye nut

122. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 17

a. extension pipe or riser clamp
b. steel pipe clamp
c. steel double bolt pipe clamp
d. extension split pipe clamp hinged or two bolt

123. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 11

a. socket only for split ring
b. extension split pipe clamp hinged or two bolt
c. steel weld
d. u-type hanger for branch lines

124. For items Identify the pipe support indicated with number 18
a. extension pipe or riser clamp
b. steel double bolt pipe clamp
c. extension split pipe clamp hinged or two bolt
a. steel pipe clamp

125. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 37

a. side beam adjustable hanger
b. pipe stanchion saddle
c. ad. pipe saddle support
d. steel pipe covering protection saddle

126. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 20

a. steel i-beam clamp with eye nut

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c. steel i-beam clamp with socket only for split ring
d. clevis hanger

127. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 22

a. pipe stanchion saddle
b. ad. pipe saddle support
c. steel pipe covering protection saddle
d. side beam adjustable hanger

128. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 25

a. adj. swivel ring band type
b. adj. steel band hanger
c. adj. band hanger
d. alloy steel pipe clamp

129. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 26

a. adjustable band hanger
b. steel turnbuckle
c. steel clevis
d. adjustable turnbuckle

130. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 27

a. steel concrete insert
b. malleable concrete insert
c. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains
d. variable spring base support

131. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 28

a. center i-beam
b. c-clamp
c. top i-beam clamp
d. steel w.p. clamp w/ eye nut

132. For items Identify the pipe support indicated with number 1
a. adj. steel clevis
b. adj. band hanger
c. adj. swivel ring band type

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133. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 2

a. adj. steel pipe clamp
b. adj. swivel pipe ring, split ring type
c. adj. steel band hanger
d. adj. swivel pipe ring, solid ring type

134. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 21

a. steel i-beam clamp with socket only for split ring
b. clevis hanger
c. steel i-beam clamp with eye nut
d. adj. steel band hanger

135. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 3

a. u-type hanger for branch lines
b. split pipe ring, w/wo adj. turnbuckle
c. steel pipe clamp
d. adj. swivel ring band type

136. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 32

a. adj. steel band hanger
b. adj. swivel pipe ring, solid ring type
c. adj. swivel ring, band type
d. adj. swivel pipe ring, split ring type

137. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 9

a. adj. swivel ring band type
b. adj. band hanger
c. alloy steel pipe clamp
d. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains

138. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 36

a. malleable beam clamp w/ extension piece
b. universal channel clamp
c. c-type clamp without restraining strap
d. steel w.f. clamp w/ eye nut

139. Identify the pipe support indicated with l number 14

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b. top beam clamp
c. side i-beam clamp
d. welded steel bracket

140. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 38

a. spring cushion
b. side beam adjustable hanger
c. variable spring hanger
d. variable spring base support

141. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 19

a. socket only for split ring
b. u-bolt
c. adjustable clevis hanger
d. steel weldless eye nut

142. Identify the pipe support indicated with number 34

a. steel concrete insert
b. u-type hanger for cross mains and feed mains
c. variable spring base support
d. malleable concrete insert

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2. d 40. b
3. d 41. d
4. a 42. d
5. c 43. a
6. b 44. b
7. b 45. a
8. b 46. a
9. d 47. c
10. b 48. a
11. c 49. c
12. b 50. b
13. b 51. a
14. a 52. a
15. c 53. d
16. d 54. a
17. b 55. b
18. d 56. c
19. a 57. c
20. d 58. a
21. a 59. a
22. a 60. c
23. b 61. d
24. a 62. b
25. b 63. a
26. d 64. a
27. c 65. d
28. a 66. c
29. b 67. b
30. a 68. a
31. d 69. b
32. b 70. d
33. b 71. d
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35. b 73. a
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78. d 111. c
79. b 112. b
80. b 113. c
81. a 114. d
82. c 115. d
83. d 116. b
84. d 117. b
85. c 118. d
86. c 119. c
87. c 120.c
88. d 121.d
89. b 122.c
90. a 123.b
91. d 124.a
92. c 125.d
93. a 126.b
94. b 127.a
95. c 128.c
96. c 129.b
97. c 130.b
98. d 131.b
99. b 132.a
100.c 133.b
101.c 134.c
102.a 135.b
103.d 136.c
104.b 137.c
105.d 138.a
106.d 139.c
107.c 140.d
108.b 141.d
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 Practical Problems

Chapter 6

Sizing of Plumbing System

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INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer the following chapter questions so you will retain what
you have studied. AMPRC suggests that you use the answer sheet found at the end of
the chapter questions.

For items 1-16, please refer to the illustration below:

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1. Identify the part of the plumbing system indicated with number 1
a. main vent
b. stack vent
c. soil stack
d. vent stack

2. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 13

a. wet vent
b. fixture drain
c. dry vent
d. circuit vent

3. Identify the the part of plumbing system indicated with number 9

a. relief vent
b. stack vent
c. 45’ elbow
d. main vent

4. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 10

a. horizontal branch
b. back vent
c. branch vent
d. individual vent

5. Identify the part of the plumbing system indicated with number 6

a. individual vent
b. stack vent
c. relief vent
d. wet vent

6. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 5

a. branch
b. horizontal pipe
c. house drain
d. house sewer

7. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 2

a. vent stack

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c. main soil and waste stack
d. stack vent

8. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 7

a. back vent
b. outlet
c. waste drain
d. fixture drain

9. Identify the the part of plumbing system indicated with number 4

a. soil stack
b. stack vent
c. vent stack
d. main sewage line

10. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 8

a. floor gap
b. storey gap
c. main branch
d. branch interval

11. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 11

a. stack branch
b. drain branch
c. main branch
d. horizontal branch

12. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 3

a. horizontal pipe
b. cleanout
c. main branch
d. horizontal branch

13. Identify the part of plumbing system indicated with number 12

a. back vent
b. yoke vent
c. vent stack
d. circuit vent

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Design the size of a roof drain given the following details:
▪ 130 sqm roof area
▪ Location is in Manila
▪ Use Table 11-4 of code

14. What is the rain fall rate?

a. 50 mm per hour
b. 75 mm per hour
c. 100 mm per hour
d. 125 mm per hour

15. What is the size of the roof drain?

a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 50 mm

Design the size of a roof drain given the following details:

▪ 155 sqm roof area
▪ Location is in Manila
▪ Use Table 11-4 of code

16. What is the size of the roof drain?

a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 75 mm
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Design the size of a downspout given the following details:

▪ 151 sqm roof area
▪ Use Table 11-4 of code

17. What is the rain fall rate?

a. 50 mm per hour
b. 75 mm per hour
c. 100 mm per hour
d. 125 mm per hour

18. What is the size of the roof drain?

a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 50 mm

Design the size of a conductor given the following details:

▪ 78 sqm roof area
▪ Location is in Iloilo City
▪ Use Table 11-4 of code

19. What is the rain fall rate?

a. 50 mm per hour
b. 75 mm per hour
c. 100 mm per hour
d. 125 mm per hour

20. What is the size of the roof drain?

a. 100 mm
b. 150 mm
c. 75 mm
d. 50 mm

Design the size of a gutter given the following details:

▪ 115.6 sqm roof area
▪ Location is in Baguio City

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21. What is the rain fall rate?
a. 50 mm per hour
b. 75 mm per hour
c. 100 mm per hour
d. 125 mm per hour

22. What is the applicable table in the code?

a. 11-5a
b. 11-5b
c. 11-5c
d. 11-5d

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23. What is the size of the gutter?
a. 3 in
b. 4 in
c. 5 in
d. 6 in

Design the size of a gutter given the following details:

▪ 257.4 sqm roof area
▪ Slope of gutter is 1%

24. What is the size of the gutter?

a. 5 in
b. 6 in
c. 7 in
d. 8 in

Design the size of a storm drain given the following details:

▪ 420 sqm roof area
▪ Slope of gutter is 2%
▪ Use 11-2b of the Code

25. What is the size of the storm drain?

a. 3 in
b. 4 in
c. 5 in

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26. Using table b-2 of the Code, what is the minimum capacity of a septic tank if the
residential building is occupied by a family with 3 bed room?
a. 2,838 L
b. 3,785 L
c. 4,542 L
d. 5,667.5 L

27. Using table b-2 of the Code, what is the minimum capacity of a septic tank if the
apartment building has 5 units?
a. 9,462.5 L
b. 11,355 L
c. 8,516.3 L
d. 5,667.5 L

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building has 58 DFU from its plumbing fixtures?
a. 9,462.5 L
b. 11,355 L
c. 8,516.3 L
d. 5,667.5 L

29. Using table b-2 of the Code, what is the minimum capacity of a septic tank if the
apartment building has 6 bedrooms and its total DFU is 38?
a. 7,570 L
b. 8,516.3 L
c. 5,667.5 L
d. 9,462.5 L

The apartment building has 3 units and has the following plumbing fixtures: 4 WC, 4
LAV, 2 DISHWASHER, 3 SH, 3 FD.

30. Using table 7-2 of the Code, what is the total DFU?
a. 34
b. 36
c. 44
d. 42

31. What is the size of the septic tank?

a. 7,570 L
b. 8,516.3 L
c. 5,667.5 L
d. 4,542 L

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a. 76
b. 102
c. 127
d. 152

33. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of the soil stack if it carries 33 DFU?
a. 65
b. 76
c. 102
d. 127

34. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of the soil stack if it carries 20 DFU?
a. 51
b. 65
c. 76
d. 102

35. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of the soil branch if it carries 13 DFU?
a. 51
b. 65
c. 76
d. 102

36. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of the branch if it carries 36 DFU?
a. 51
b. 65
c. 76
d. 102

37. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of a stack if it’s length is 25 meters?
a. 32
b. 38
c. 51
d. 65

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38. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of a soil stack if it’s length is 44
meters?
a. 51
b. 65
c. 76
d. 102

39. Using Table 7-5 of the Code, what is the size of a circuit vent if it is connected to
plumbing fixtures with a total DFU of 7?
a. 38
b. 32
c. 51
d. 65

The commercial building has the following plumbing fixtures: 5 WC, 4 LAV, 1 SH, 4 FD,
1DF.

40. Using table 7-2 of the Code, what is the total DFU?
a. 35
b. 36
c. 45
d. 46

41. What is the size of the lowest stack if it is connected to all plumbing fixtures?
a. 51
b. 65
c. 76
d. 102

42. What is the minimum size of a soil stack?

a. 65
b. 76
c. 102
d. 127

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43. What is the minimum size of a pipe connected to a water closet?
a. 2 in
b. 3 in
c. 4 in
d. 5 in

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Answer Key

1. a 23. c
2. c 24. c
3. a 25. c
4. c 26. b
5. a 27. c
6. c 28. a
7. d 29. a
8. d 30. b
9. a 31. a
10. d 32. b
11. d 33. b
12. d 34. c
13. a 35. c
14. c 36. d
15. c 37. c
16. a 38. c
17. c 39. a
18. a 40. c
19. c 41. c
20. d 42. b
21. c 43. b
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References:

1. The Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

2. The Uniform Plumbing Code of the IAPMO
3. Engineered Plumbing Design II by ASPE
4. Ridgid Tools Catalogue
5. The Basics of Plumbing by Ace+ Review Center
6. Plumbing Design Manual: Drainage Lines by Engr. Suobiron
7. Plumbing Design Manual: Storm Drainage Lines by Engr. Suobiron
8. Plumbing Design Manual: Septic Tanks by Engr. Suobiron

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