ALE Building Laws

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 It is the minimum distance required of
water line to the cistern tank.
15 m
20 m
25 m
30 m
 A type of faucet that operates with a
round tapering plug to fit a metal sheet.
Ball faucet
Round Cock
Key cock
Circular cock
 The use of extreme pressure so as not
affect the existing foundation in the
vicinity
Centrifugal Pump
Jetted Well
Piston Pump
Driven Well
 Any joint obtained by joining of metal
parts with alloys and melt at temperature
higher than 449 degrees centigrade but
lower than the melting temp of the parts
to be joined.
Blazed joint
Burned lead joint
Cement Mortar Joint
Flared Joint
 For an apartment building how many
gallons of hot water is needed per
person?
8
9
10
12
 Among the following description, which of
the following does NOT describe the
down-feed and gravity return system?
Overhead feed and system
With a continuing network of pipes o provide
a constant circulation of water.
Hot water rises on the highest point of the
plumbing system and travels to the fixture by
gravity.
Water distribution is dependent on the
expansion of the hot water gravity.
 A Valve outlet of a boiler that permits
discharge of accumulated sediment.
Blow-off
Blow valve
Boiler blow-off
Boiler valve
 A pipe or tubing that connects the outlets
of plumbing fixture to the trap.
Trap tube
Tail piece
Trap pipe
Trap pipe
 Which of the following does not generally
describe a vitrified clay pipe?
Brittle
One of the oldest materials used for sewer
line
High resistant to most acids
Cheapest
 What is the minimum trap diameter (mm)
used for laundry tubs?
32 mm
38 mm
51 mm
 76 mm Not sure
 How many urinals would be needed for
an auditorium with capacity of 500
persons?
3
4
5
7
 The maximum developed length of the
trap arm water closet or similar fixture
shall not exceed to how many meters?
0.60 m
0.90 m
1.8 m
2.6 m
 ??? joined to an opening in a pipe into
which a plug is screwed that can be
removed ??? or examining the interior of
the pipe.
Ferrule
Cap
Manhole
Spigot
 A cylindrical trap closed on the bottom
and having a cover plate for access,
usually installed in the drain line from a
bathtub.
Drain trap
Sewage trap
Air trap
Drum trap
 What is the required number of water
supply fixture unit for flush tank water
closets (private/public use)?
½
¾
3/5
4/5
 What is the pipe color for ammonia?
Orange
Red
Yellow
Green
 What is the method of treatment when
there are presence of calcium and
magnesium in the water?
Addition of water softeners
Filtration
Chlorination
Coagulation
 Tube made of plastic material and color
black. The cross sectional shape is
normally oval and is denoted by its
outside diameter
Polybutylene
Polyethylene
Plastic Extra Pipe
Polyvinyl extra Pipe
 A water supply system in which water is
distributed from a water main or an
enclosed storage tank storage tank under
pressure from compressed air.
Pneumatic water supply
Mechanical water supply
Water pressure supply
Pump circuit system
 What is the minimum trap diameter (mm)
for drinking fountains?
21
38
31
48
 A type of flush action of water closet
where flushing action is started by a
whirlpool motion followed by a complete
flush down.
Wash down
Siphon vortex
Siphon jet
Direct Flush Valve
 What is the ratio pf water closet for
dormitories (male)?
1:3
1:8
1:5
1:10
 What is the minimum size of the trap for a
bidet?
2”
2 ½”
3”
None of the above
 The minimum allowable clearance from
the highest point of the roof to the service
drop conductor as per National Building
Code:
2.00 m
3.00 m
2.50 m
3.50 m
 The specification on the electric wire
XHHW refers to:
Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic
Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Linked
Thermosetting Polyethylene
Moisture and Heat Resistant Rubber
None of the above
 A new air-conditioning system which
answers the need to respond to changes
in room cooling capacities of controlling
air flow
VAV
Split type
VRV
VTV
 pipe o duct fitting having several outlets
for making multiple connections.
Ductwork
Gatchering
Manifold
Bonet
 A dry-pipe sprinkler system through which
after flow is controlled by a valve
operated by fire detection devices more
sensitive than those in the sprinkler
heads. It is used when an accidental
discharge would damage valuable ???.
Sprinkler System
Preaction System
Deludge System
Dry-pipe System
 A fire involving flammable liquid, as
gasoline oil, and grease, which must be
extinguished by excluding air and
inhibiting the release of incombustible
vapors
Class A Fire
Class B Fire
Class C Fire
Class D Fire
 A rubber or plastic washer inserted in a
hole in a metal part to prevent grounding
of wire passing through the hole. (EL
005).
Insulator
Shield
Bushing
Grommet
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