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PLUMBING CODE
4. Inspection request for the Administrative Authority shall
Plumbing History in the Philippines be filed at least ___ days before the intended date of
inspection.
 In 1902 the Plumbing Trade was duly recognized by a. Two b. Three
the government of City of Manila. Master Plumber John F. c. Four d. Five
Haas became the first Chief of the Division of Plumbing
Construction and Inspection. The United States 5. Any public space, public park or thoroughfare less than
plumbing code was the basis for the plumbing code three(3) meters but not less than two (2) meters in width
incorporated in the building code for the City of Manila. dedicated for public use.
 In 1935 the National Master Plumber Association of a. Street
the Philippines (NAMPAP) was formally organized. b. Avenue
 Manila City Ordinance 2411, the "Plumbing Code of c. Alley
the City of Manila" was enacted and placed under the d. Boulevard
Department of Public Services of Manila.
 In 1954, the Third Congress approved House Bill No. 6. A large opening in a sewer line or part of a plumbing
962 which in June 18, 1955, became R.A. 1378 system constructed with sufficient size for a man to gain
"Plumbing Law of the Philippines" upon ratification of access therein for maintenance purposes.
President Ramon Magsaysay. a. Trench hole b. Crawl space
 On January 28, 1959 the National Plumbing Code of c. Manhole d. Shaft
the Philippines prepared by NAMPAP was promulgated
and approved by Malacanang. Also, the National 7. All pipes passing through of under cinders or other
Waterworks and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) was corrosive materials shall be protected from external
created. corrosion by encasing with ___.
 Before Martial Law in 1972, R.A. 6541 otherwise a. Jute sack
known as the "Building Code of the Philippines" was b. Polyethylene sheet
passed with the "National Plumbing Code of 1959" as c. Polyvinyl sheet
referral code. d. Propylene sheet
 The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)
adopted the Revised Plumbing Code of 1999 which 8. Vertical cast iron pipe should be supported every ___
President Joseph Estrada approved December 21, 1999 storey or closer.
pursuant to Section 4 of R.A. 1378 known as the e. 1 storey
Plumbing Code f. 2 storey
g. 3 storey
Sample Problems h. 4 storey

1. Who is the only person allowed to file an application at 9. No dry or chemical closet shall be installed in any
the Office of the Building Official? building unless first approved by the ___.
a. Registered Master Plumber a. Building and safety office
b. Building Owner b. Health officer
c. General Contractor c. Zoning administrator
d. Construction Manager d. Building Engineer

2. All necessary requirements including plans, specs and 10.The distance between the water heater and the union
others should be prepared and submitted in ___ sets. on the water lines shall not be more than ___.
a. 2 b. 3 a. 0.30 m b. 0.40 m
c. 5 d. 6 c. 0.50 m d. 0.60 m

3. Plumbing permit shall become null and void after the 11.What valve is required ahead of each water supplied
plumbing work is suspended and abandoned after __ days appliance slip joints or supply piping for non-metallic fixture
from the date of commencement. and appliance.
a. 120 b. 150 a. Flow valve
c. 180 d. 210 b. Angle valve
c. Control gate valve
d. Check valve

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12. A set of regulation adapted by an administrative 21. Where practicable, all plumbing fixture shall be drained
agency that has jurisdiction over materials and design into the public sewer or private sewage disposal system by
specification in plumbing. ___.
a. Plumbing code b. Building code a. Pressure b. Either of the two
c. Sanitary code d. Drainage code c. Gravity d. None of the two

13. A term used which is contrary to sanitary principles or 22. Which of the following is considered suds-producing
injurious to health is ___. fixture/appliance?
a. Healthful a. Bathtubs
b. Insanitary b. Kitchen sink
c. Polluted c. Washing machine
d. Unhealthy d. All of the these

14. cPVC water pipe may be used for hot and cold water 23. Material not listed in the plumbing code for use in
distribution system ___. water piping.
a. Above ground only a. Plastic
b. Underground only b. Galvanized iron
c. Within a building c. Aluminum
d. Outside of the building d. Asbestos

15.____ plumbing fixture trap, except as otherwise 24. Maximum lead content allowed in pipe used to convey
provided in this code shall be protected against siphonage potable water.
and back-pressure. a. 4 % b. 6%
a. Most b. Some c. 8% d. 10%
c. Each d. All
25. A pipe which makes an angle of more than 45 degrees
16. No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than ___ its from the vertical axis is considered.
center to any side wall or obstruction. a. Horizontal pipe
a. 0.375 m b. 0.400 m b. Vertical pipe
c. 0.500 m d. 0.575 m c. Sloped pipe
d. Diagonal pipe
17. The public sewer may be considered as being not
available when such public sewer is more than ___ from 26. Minimum head of water in conducting hydrostatic test.
the proposed building. a. 1.0 m b. 2.0 m
a. 91 m b. 81 m c. 3.0 m d. 4.0 m
c. 71 m d. 61 m
27. Atmospheric vacuum breaker for water closets and
18. In case of renewal of plumbing permit, how much shall urinals flushometer valves shall be installed at least ___
be paid? above the overflow rim.
a. twice the original amount a. 152 mm b. 202 mm
b. half of the original amount c. 252 mm d. 302 mm
c. a third of the original amount
d. a quarter of the original amount 28. Water closets should be computed as ___ fixture units
when used in determining septic tank size.
19. The maximum distance between manholes should not a. 4 b. 5
exceed ___. c. 6 d. 7
a. 91 m b. 81 m
c. 71 m d. 61 m 29. Yoke vents should connect at every ___ floor levels.
a. fourth b. fifth
20. Threaded plastic pipe shall be ___ minimum wall c. sixth d. seventh
thickness
a. Schedule 20 30. Diameter of an individual vent shall not be less than
b. Schedule 40 32mm nor less than ___ the diameter of the drain it
c. Schedule 60 connects.
d. Schedule 80 a. one-fourth b. one-half
c. one-third d. one-fifth
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