Mimimum Sizes

Water Closet, minimum trap and trap arm = 76 mm Corporation, Curb and Meter Types of stops that are
Water closets shall be computed as 6 DFU when installed between the water main and the building.
determining septic tank size. The Curb stop shuts off the water supply outside of the
Shower Compartments, minimum finished interior area building.
of 0.6 sq.m., 762 mm dia. circle, shower drain outlet 20.5 many turns do it take to operate a 6” double-disk
to a height of 1.78 m. valve.
Rigid Copper Tubing comes in 10- and 20-foot lengths 27 many turns do it take to operate an 8” double-disk
and is used only above ground. Types K, L, and M have valve.
the same outside diameter to accept fittings. The inside A galvanized pipe threaded joint connection with a
diameters for K, L, and M are different. fitting requires that Pipe joint compound be applied
Flexible Copper Tubing comes in coils of 60 or 100 feet. only to the pipe threads.
Types of K and L can be used above and below ground. Screw the fitting on the pipe until it is Hand tight.
Both types have the advantage of bending with the use Tighten the fitting by using two Pipe wrenches.
of a bending tool for installation. Pipe threads, the pipe joint compound to form a
Rigid Plastic Pipe in 10- and 20-foot lengths and is used threaded galvanized steel pipe joint.
above and below ground. Type PVC is used for cold Outside of pipe end and inside of fitting, apply the
water supply lines. Type CPVC is used for cold and hot soldering flux to form a soldered joint for a rigid copper
water lines and is temperature-rated up to 180 degree. tubing.
Flexible Plastic Pipe. This comes in coils of 100 feet and Fitting, where does the soldering of a rigid copper
tubing joint require the torch heat to be placed.
is used above ground only. Type PB is used for cold
The water supply service water line to a building has
and hot water lines and is temperature-rated from 180
three stops which are corporation, curb and meter.
to 200 degrees. Type PE is used only for cold water
Piping color codes are used when utility companies
lines.
stake out piping locations. A yellow flag generally
The pipe engagement for a 1 1/2-inch threaded steel
indicates Gas.
pipe, 5/8.
When you encounter a blue flag that indicates the
Turns take to operate a 3” double-disk valve, 7.5.
location of piping below ground, the type of piping that
Turns take to operate a 4” double-disk valve, 14.5. you are probably dealing with is Water.
A galvanized steel pipe can be cut with a Pipe cutter ASTM B 43, Brass pipe is one of the approved materials
and a hacksaw. for water distribution.
Remove burrs from the inside ends of a galvanized pipe ASTM D 2846, ASTM F 441, ASTM F 442, CSA B137.6
with a Reamer. are standards for Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)
When threading a galvanized pipe, back off the stock plastic pipe and tubing.
handle One-quarter turn after each complete ASTM A 53, Galvanized Steel Pipe is one of the
turnaround the pipe. approved materials for water distribution.
A copper tubing can be cut with a Tube cutter and a ASTM D 3309 and CSA CAN3-B137.8.6 are standards for
hacksaw. Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing.
The ends of a copper tubing are cleaned to a bright ASTM A 74, ASTM A 888 and CISPI 301, Cast Iron pipe is
shine with an emery cloth. base.
Soldering, Swaging, Flaring. Thin-walled copper tubing ASTM D 266, ASTM D 2949 and ASTM F 891 are some
ends can be prepared for three kinds of joint of the standards for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) plastic
connections. pipe (Type DWV).
A plastic pipe is cut with a Hacksaw. Minimum plumbing facilities for night club; water
The burrs on the cut ends of a plastic pipe are removed closet 1: 40 male, 1:40 female, Lavatory 1:75 persons.
with a knife. Minimum plumbing facilities for secondary school;
The ends of a rigid plastic pipe are cleaned with water closet 1: 30 male, 1:25 female, lavatory 1:35
sandpaper to remove the pipe's gloss. male, 1:35 female.
Sandpaper use to remove the gloss on the ends of a Minimum water supply fixture unit for bar sink for
rigid plastic pipe. private use is 1.
Minimum water supply fixture unit for lavatory for
public use is 2.
Minimum pipe size for lavatory 1-1/4” Ø.
Minimum size of pipe connected to a water closet is 3
inches.
Plumber's putty, material is applied under the flange for
installation onto a lavatory and/or sink.
Minimum supply pipe for lavatory using Galvanized Iron
is 2 mm Ø.
Minimum trap and trap arm size for lavatory as per
Plumbing Code of the Philippines 38mmØ.
Minimum trap and trap arm size for floor drain as per
Plumbing Code of the Philippines 51 mmØ.
Backwater Valve a device installed in a drainage system
to prevent reverse flow.
The maximum spacing for rainwater leaders
(downspouts) is 75 feet.
The instrument for measuring relative humidity is called
a hygrometer.
Putrefaction Biological decomposition of organic matter
with the production of ill smelling products. It usually
takes place where there is a deficiency of oxygen.
The amount of heat required to change ice to liquid
water is 144 Btu.
61 m max. length of supply piping.
3" trap seals for water closets.
1 1/4" trap seals for wash basin lavatories.
2” trap seals for urinal through and urinal stall.
3" trap seals for urinal pedestal.
2" trap seals for slops sinks (ordinary).
3" trap seals for slops sinks (combine trap).
1 1/4" trap seals for sinks (small pantry or bar).
1 1/2" trap seals for sinks (kitchen or residence).
2" trap seals for sinks (hotel or public).
1 1/2" trap seals for sinks (dish washer).
2" trap seal for floor drain.
1 1/2" trap seal for bidet.
1 1/2" trap seal for bath tub.
1 1/2" trap seal for foot bath shower stall.
1 1/4" trap seal for drinking fountain.
1 1/2" trap seal for combination fixture.

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