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    PLUMBING FIXTURES

    FIXTURES- receptacles attached to a plumbing system other than a trap in which water or waste may be
    collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.
    COMMON TYPES OF PLUMBING FIXTURES USED IN RESIDENCES
    1. Water closet
    4. Urinal
    2. Lavatory
    5. Bidet
    3. Kitchen sink
    6. Bath tub
    WATER CLOSET- A plumbing fixture used to receive human excremental and to discharge it through a
    waste pipe, using water as a conveying medium. Water closets are classified according to design, make,
    flushing mechanism, shape and installation.
    A. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO DESIGN
    1. Siphon washdown 3. Siphon Vortex
    2. Siphon jet
    4. Reverse trap
    1. SIPHON WASHDOWN- The least expensive but the
    only small amount of standing water- susceptible to
    staining and contamination. It is mechanically satisfactory
    lower in price. Hence, it is widely used and entirely
    where price is the main consideration.

    noisiest;
    fouling,
    and is
    acceptable

    2. SIPHON JET- The jet being submerged introduces its


    underwater so that its operation is entirely muffled.
    It has a large amount of standing water to prevent fouling.
    It is mechanically efficient but expensive.

    water

    3. SIPHON VORTEX- this type of bowl develops its flushing


    through the water entering through diagonal holes around
    which creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the
    considered to be the most quiet, most efficient and most
    water closet.
    4. REVERSE TRAP the trap way located at the rear of
    eliminated the buldge at the front. The design and
    the bowl plus its large water area and quietness in
    it desirable than siphon wash down.

    B. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO MAKE

    action
    the rim
    center. It is
    sanitary

    the water closet


    appearance of
    operation, make

    1. One-piece
    2. Close Coupled

    3. Pail Flush
    4. Squat bowl

    1. ONE-PIECE WATER CLOSET- 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.

    2. CLOSED COUPLED WATER CLOSET- a water closet where in the flush tank is separate but is attached
    to the toilet bowl. It is a two-piece model.

    3. PAIL FLUSH WATER CLOSET- 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. This is used in areas where running
    water systems are not available.

    4. SQUAT BOWL WATER- A water closet that is otherwise known as Eastern type since the user assumes
    a squatting position rather than a sitting position.

    C. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO FLUSING MECHANISM


    1. Flush tank
    2. Flush Valve (flushometer)
    1. FLUSH TANK- holds a supply of water for flushing a fixture such as the water closet. It has a capacity of 5
    to 6 gallons.

    2. FLUSH VALVE- valve designed to supply a fixed quantity of water for flushing purposes. It is activated by
    direct water pressure without the use of a flush tank. It is also known as Flushometer or Flushometer
    valve. The flush valve requires 10 to 20 psi flow pressure.

    D. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO SHAPE


    1. Round Front
    2. Elongated Front
    1. ROUND FRONT- intended for installation on a limited space.

    2. ELONGETED FRONT- is more comfortable but occupies a larger space.

    E. TYPES OF WATER CLOSET AS TO INSTALLATION


    1. Free Standing (Flour mounted)

    2. Wall Hung (Wall Mounted)

    designed
    or face. It is also known as wash basin.

    TYPES OF LAVATORY

    1. Wall Hung lavatory

    2. Pedestal Lavatory

    3. Counter Type Lavatory

    LAVATORY- a fixture
    for the washing of the hands

    4. One- Piece Lavatory

    BIDET- a plumbing fixture used for washing the middle part of the body, especially the genitals. It is also
    known as the Sitz Bath.

    Setting and clearance for bidet shall be the same as in the water closet.

    Bidet minimum trap diameter is 38mm and its DFU value is 2.


    Size of water supply is 12mm and WSFU is 2 (private) or 4 (public)

    BATH TUB- a tube for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation designed for one person. It is
    available in left outlet and right outlet.

    *minimum size of vent is 38mm (1 )


    *bathtub minimum trap diameter is 38mm and the DFU value is 2.
    *size of supply pipe is 12mm and WSFU value is 2 (private) and 4 (public).

    URINAL- A sanitary fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine.
    TYPES OF URINAL
    1. Wall hung Urinal

    2. Pedestal Urinal

    3. Stall Urinal

    4. Trough Urinal

    MINIMUM CLEARANCES FOR URINALS

    a.
    b.
    c.

    MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE


    Urinal, Wall-mounted 51mm (2) 6 DFU
    Urinal, Stall
    51mm (2) 6 DFU
    Urinal, Trap arm
    51mm (2) 3 DFU

    SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE


    a. Urinal, Wall-mounted 19mm (3/4) 5 WSFU
    b. Urinal, Stall
    19mm (3/4) 5 WSFU
    MINIMUM SIZE OF VENT
    a. The minimum size of vent is 38mm

    SINKS

    MINIMUM TRAP DIAMETER AND DFU VALUE


    Kitchen Sink (Residential); 51mm
    1 38 mm 2 DFU
    minimum waste pipe
    Bar Sink (Commercial)
    1 38 mm 2 DFU
    51mm minimum waste pipe
    Bar Sink (Private)
    1 38 mm 1 DFU
    38mm minimum waste pipe
    Sink (Commercial, Industrial, Institutional) 1 38 mm 3 DFU 58mm minimum waste pipe
    Sink (Clinic); Flushing Rim
    3 76mm 6 DFU

    Service sink (Slop) 2 51 mm 3DFU


    Laundry Tub 1 38 mm 2 DFU
    SIZE OF SUPPLY PIPE AND WSFU VALUE

    Kitchen sink
    Scullery sink
    Slop Sink
    Laundry Tub
    Bar sink

    38 mm 2 (Private); 4 (Public)
    3/4 38 mm 2 (Private); 4 (Public)
    38 mm 2 (Private); 10 (Public)
    38 mm 2 (Private); 4 (Public)
    38 mm 1 (Private); 2 (Public)

    DRINKING FOUNTAIN

    Minimum trap diameter is 31mm and DFU value is 1.


    Size of waste supply is 12mm and the WSFU value (each faucet) is 1 (private use) or 2 (public use).
    Minimum size of vent is 32mm (1 )
    SHOWER BATH

    Minimum trap diameter is 51mm and the DFU value is 2.


    Size of water supply is 12mm and the WSFU value (each head) is 2 (private use) or 4 (public use).
    Minimum size of vent is 38mm .
    FLOOR DRAINS

    Minimum trap diameter is 51mm and the DFU value is 2.


    HOSE BIBB
    Size of water supply is 12mm and the WSFU value is 3 (private use) or 5 (public use)
    KITCHEN SINK- a plumbing fixtures usually consisting of a basin with a water supply, connected with a
    drain.

    TYPES OF KITCHEN SINK


    a. Single Bowl- Single Drain

    b. Double Bowl- Single Drain

    c. Double Bowl- Double Drain

    d. Triple Bowl

    e. Corner Sink

    OTHER PLUMBING FIXTURES

    SLOP SINK- A deep sink, usually set low and used by janitors for emptying pails of dirty water and mop
    cleaning.
    DRINKING FOUNTAIN- A fixture consisting of a shallow basin, together with a water jet designed to
    provide potable water for human consumption.
    LAUNDRY TUB- A deep wide sink or but used for washing clothes. It is also known as Laundry Tray or Set
    Tub.
    SHOWER BATH- An apparatus for spraying water on the body, usually from above. Drain is through the
    shower bath floor drain.
    SCRUB SINK- a plumbing fixture usually located in the operating room in a hospital to enable personnel
    to scrub their hands prior to a surgical procedure; the hot and cold water supply is activated by a kneeaction mixing valve or by wrist or pedal control.

    PLUMBING UNIT (Sec. 217.13 NPC 1999)


    The minimum standard quantities of plumbing fixtures that discharge waste into a plumbing
    installation include;
    1 water meter
    1 water closet
    1 lavatory
    1 shower head and drain for a bathtub or shower stall
    1 kitchen sink 1 laundry tray
    3 floor drains
    4 faucets/ hose Bibb
    13 Total numbers of fixtures and fittings that comprise a plumbing unit
    NOTES ON SHOWER RECEPTOR (NPC 1999)
    1. Each shower receptor shall be constructed to have a finished dam, curb or threshold of at least 25.4 mm
    lower that the outside floor.

    2. The dam or threshold shall not be less than 51mm nor more than 228mm in depth, when measured from
    the top of the dam or threshold to the top of the drain.

    SOURCE: National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

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    CARL M. ABARABAR
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