CE413 - Building Design 2 - Prelim - Quiz #2

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1.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: A bathroom has been designed having
just one lavatory. You are to determine its trap size. What should be the pipe size
minimum for the given requirement? (in mm)
38
2.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: A typical P-trap is shown. Identify 1. What
do you call the part labelled with that number?

3.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: FU are utilized to determine the size of
waste pipes or soil pipes which is also dependent on the amount of waste it carries.
What is that unit in liters per min?

4.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: You are to design a bathroom which
requires you to install two lavatories for the twin sons of your client. One trap with a
water seal shall be installed for economical usage, as your client mandates. How high
should that seal be if you are to consider the maximum standard? (in mm)
5.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: In setting up the water closet, what is the
minimum distance from the center of the water closet to the center of another water
closet in millimeters?
750
 6.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: You are to design a bathroom which
requires you to install two lavatories for the twin sons of your client. One trap with a
water seal shall be installed for economical usage, as your client mandates. How high
should that seal be if you are to consider the minimum standard? (in mm)

7.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: Drainage lines are to be designed for
private usage. Apparently, a minimum standard would not be possible; specifically for
the slope of these pipes. What is the smallest size possible to permit such decrease in
the given minimum standard? (in mm)
10
8.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: A family residing in a home is made up of
a mother, a father, three brothers, and two sisters. How many water closets are required
for their home?
1

9.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: Drainage lines are to be designed for
private usage. Having all the minimum standards in mind, what should be the required
slope for these pipes? (in mm/m)
20
11.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: you are to construct a bathroom with a
shower compartment. What should be the least width of a circle that can be inscribed in that
compartment? (in mm)
762
12.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: FU are utilized to determine the size of waste
pipes or soil pipes which is also dependent on the amount of waste it carries. What is that unit in
liters per sec?
0.47

15.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: In setting up the water closet, what is the
minimum distance from the center of the water closet to the side wall in millimeters?
375

16.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: Drainage lines are to be designed for private
usage. Apparently, a minimum standard would not be possible; specifically for the slope of
these pipes. What is the smallest possible decrease in the minimum standard as approved by
governing authorities? (in mm/m)
10
17.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: A cinema/movie hub can accommodate up to
a maximum of 400 occupants. It was observed that the number of water closets to be installed
shall conform to the idea that there would be an instance that all moviegoers would be men, and
on the contrary, all moviegoers would be girls. How many water closets in total should be
installed to accommodate the moviegoers?
6*

18.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: A very very large manufacturing plant for
chips and snacks has 1588 workers working all together every shift. How many water closets
are required for the manufacturing plant?
10*
19.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: You are to design a bathroom which requires
you to install two lavatories for the twin sons of your client. One trap with a water seal shall be
installed for economical usage, as your client mandates. How far should the outlets for that
fixtures be spaced if you are to consider the maximum standard? (in m)

21.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: You are to design a water distribution system
for a typical bungalow house. Rank each required component according to its sequence from
first to last.

Water Main
Main Distribution Pipe
Branch Line
Control Valves
23.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: Araneta Coliseum has a maximum capacity
of 12000. It was observed that Araneta Coliseum would tend to have a maximum number of
female audiences of 9000, while there would be a tendency to have a maximum number of male
audiences of 10500. How many water closets in total should be installed to accommodate all the
audiences?
57*

25.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: you are to construct a bathroom with a
shower compartment. What should be the least area for that compartment? (in sq.m.)
6
26.) Design Provisions for Plumbing and Sanitary: A female dormitory has forty eight female
housemate. How many water closets is required for the dormitory?
3
CE413 - Building Design 2 - Prelim - Quiz #3

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1.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a bathroom ventilation system for a row-
house unit, with all walls coinciding the property line to maximize space, based on the
minimum provisions of the code; specifically VSTR. It was deemed that the client wanted
that the VSTR would be installed 3000mm from the 1.2x2m sliding bedroom window,
1000mm from the fixed skylight window below, and 750mm from the nearest wall.
Should we follow the client's design mandate? (yes/no)
no
2.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a private sewage disposal system for a
row-house unit based on the minimum provisions of the code. What should be the liquid
capacity of my second compartment for storing waste water? (in cu.m.)
1 –(1/3 kasi ng total capacity ng tank)

3.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a private sewage disposal system for a
row-house unit based on the minimum provisions of the code. An inlet and outlet pipe
shall be installed to collect the wastes discharges from the house. How deep should you
extend this pipe from its level of water? (in mm)
101.6
4.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a bathroom ventilation system for a two-
storey house. Apparently, you need to provide additional circulation of air to alleviate the
pressure discharge between the drainage and vent systems. What type of vent do you
actually need?
 5.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design intercepting sewers based from the
minimum provisions of the code. These intercepting pipes are sloped at a minimum to
conveniently discharge waste waters from its sources which could be of higher
elevations, up to the sewage treatment plant. Since these pipes are sloped to
conveniently deliver discharges from one point to another, it will come to a point where
the pipe is so deep that its way too low and would be deemed impractical. It was
provided by the code that adjustments for the minimum slopes could be applied, if in
case this concern arises. What is the least amount of slope that could be applied for this
concern? (in %)
2
6.) Vents and Venting System: Intercepting sewers are discharging water from its sources
which could be of higher elevations, up to the sewage treatment plant. Since these pipes
are sloped to conveniently deliver discharges from one point to another, it will come to a
point where the pipe is so deep that its way too low from the intended height of the
treatment plant. Hence, specific units are installed to carry these discharges upward up
to an optimum height, so that these discharges could be transferred by the intercepting
sewer pipes from that lowest point to another point. At what slope does these pipes run
in alignment? (in %)
2
7.) Vents and Venting System: Intercepting sewers are discharging water from its sources
which could be of higher elevations, up to the sewage treatment plant. Since these pipes
are sloped to conveniently deliver discharges from one point to another, it will come to a
point where the pipe is so deep that its way too low from the intended height of the
treatment plant. Hence, what units are installed to carry these discharges upward up to
an optimum height, so that these discharges could be transferred by the intercepting
sewer pipes from that lowest point to another point?
lifters*
8.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a bathroom ventilation system for a
bungalow house based on the minimum provisions of the code. What should be the
smallest possible pipe size for your designs? (in mm)
50.8

9.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a bathroom ventilation system for a
twelve-storey building. Apparently, you need to provide additional circulation of air to
alleviate the pressure discharge between the drainage and vent systems in some critical
floor levels. What type of vent do you actually need?
relief vent
 10.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a private sewage disposal system
for a row-house unit based on the minimum provisions of the code. It was deemed that
the local sewage treatment plant only collects this part of sewage discharge from
households for treatment. What do you call this sewage discharge?
collecting sewers

11.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design a private sewage disposal system
for a row-house unit based on the minimum provisions of the code. It was deemed that
the place where all waste water are stored has some gross solid or slimy-like organic
matter, which are denser than water, that sinks at the bottom of this unit. What do you
call that matter?
sludge

12.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design water pipes and sewer pipes for a
twelve-storey building based from the minimum provisions of the code. It was deemed
that these pipes would somehow be in parallel and of the same height in between the
top and bottom floor levels. How high should the water pipes be installed away from the
waste pipe? (in mm)
3000

13.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design water pipes and sewer pipes for a
twelve-storey building based from the minimum provisions of the code. It was deemed
that these pipes would somehow cross-over and meet in between floor levels. How high
should the water pipes be installed above the waste pipe? (in mm)
300

14.) Vents and Venting System: You are to design intercepting sewers based from
the minimum provisions of the code. These intercepting pipes are sloped at a minimum
to conveniently discharge waste waters from its sources which could be of higher
elevations, up to the sewage treatment plant. Since these pipes are sloped to
conveniently deliver discharges from one point to another, it will come to a point where
the pipe is so deep that its way too low and would be deemed impractical. It was
provided by the code that adjustments for the minimum slopes could be applied for a
particular range of pipe size, if in case this concern arises. What is the least size of
intercepting sewer pipe could be installed for this concern? (in mm)
5.3
 15.) Labeling: What do you call this type of system that provides circulation of air in
the pipes for the sink?

looped vent

16.) Identification: You are to design a bathroom which requires you to install two
lavatories for the twin sons of your client. One trap with a water seal shall be installed for
economical usage, as your client mandates. How far should the outlets for that fixtures
be spaced if you are to consider the maximum standard? (in m)

17.) True/False: Each family dwelling unit shall have at least one water closet, one
kitchen type sink, a lavatory and a bathtub or shower to meet the basic requirements of
sanitation and personal hygiene.
true

18.) Multiple Choice: The Plumbing Code for the City of Manila was also known as?
Ordinance 2411

19.) Computation: A female dormitory has forty eight female housemate. How many
water closets is required for the dormitory?
3

20.) 2 members who organized NAMPAP and had it registered in SEC

Catalino Casupanan
Crispin Francisco
 21.) Labeling: What do you call this fixture?

close coupled

22.) Identification: You are to design a water distribution system for a three-storey
house based from the minimum standards of the code. You decided to consider the
numerical weighing factors to which the water demand for various fixtures has been
accounted for in comparison to its normal usage. What factor should you use for a
typical water closet setup with a flush tank mechanism?

23.) Labeling: What does the acronym PP for pipes mean?

plastic pipe

24.) Labeling: What does the acronym uPVC for pipes mean?
unplasticized polyvinyl chloride

25.) Computation: Araneta Coliseum has a maximum capacity of 12000. It was

observed that Araneta Coliseum would tend to have a maximum number of female
audiences of 9000, while there would be a tendency to have a maximum number of
male audiences of 10500. How many water closets in total should be installed to
accommodate all the audiences?

26.) Identification: an excavation or structure created in the ground by digging,

driving, and drilling to access groundwater in underground aquifers
Well
 27.) dentification: FU are utilized to determine the size of waste pipes or soil pipes
which is also dependent on the amount of waste it carries. What is the FU of an ordinary
private lavatory in liters per min?
28.3 Liters/min.

Computation: A cinema/movie hub can accommodate up to a maximum of 400 occupants. It

was observed that the number of water closets to be installed shall conform to the idea that
there would be an instance that all moviegoers would be men, and on the contrary, all
moviegoers would be girls. How many water closets in total should be installed to accommodate
the moviegoers?
12

Identification: you are to construct a bathroom with a shower compartment. What should be the
least width of a circle that can be inscribed in that compartment? (in mm)
750

Labeling: What does the acronym DS in technical plans mean?

downspout

Identification: You are to design a water distribution system for a three-storey house based from
the minimum standards of the code. You decided to consider the numerical weighing factors to
which the water demand for various fixtures has been accounted for in comparison to its normal
usage. What factor should you use for a typical lavatory setup?
0.47

Multiple Choice: You are to design a water distribution system for a typical bungalow house.
Rank each required component according to its sequence of delivery from first to last.
Identification: You are to design a bathroom which requires you to install one lavatory as
required by your client. One trap with a water seal in minimum diameter shall be installed for
economical usage, as your client mandates. How far should the trap arm be from the trap to the
nearest ventilation? (in mm)
···/2
300 mm

Identification: A bathroom has been designed having just one lavatory. You are to determine its
trap size. What should be the pipe size minimum for the given requirement? (in mm)
···/2
50 mm

Identification: You are to design a water distribution system for a four-storey house based from
the minimum standards of the code. You decided to consider the numerical weighing factors to
which the water demand for various fixtures has been accounted for in comparison to its normal
usage. What do you call this factor?
···/2
Labeling: What do you call the pipe marked with an indigo line?
···/2

Main vent and soil pipe

Identification: You are to design water pipes and sewer pipes for a twelve-storey building based
from the minimum provisions of the code. It was deemed that these pipes would somehow
cross-over and meet in between floor levels. How high should the water pipes be installed
above the waste pipe? (in mm)
···/2
300 mm

Computation: A very very large manufacturing plant for chips and snacks has 1588 workers
working all together every shift. How many water closets are required for the manufacturing
plant?
···/5
4

Computation: A family residing in a home is made up of a mother, a father, three brothers, and
two sisters. How many water closets are required for their home?
1/1
1

Labeling: What does the acronym NAMPAP mean?

···/1
National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines

Labeling: What does the acronym CB in technical plans mean?

···/1
catch basin

Labeling: What do you call this plumbing fixture?

···/2

grease trap

True/False: You are to design a bathroom ventilation system for a row-house unit, with all walls
coinciding the property line to maximize space, based on the minimum provisions of the code;
specifically VSTR. It was deemed that the client wanted that the VSTR would be installed
3000mm from the 1.2x2m sliding bedroom window, 1000mm from the fixed skylight window
below, and 750mm from the nearest wall. The client requirements are satisfactory within the
code provisions, therefore you should follow the client's design mandate.
true

True/False: Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in
sufficient volume and pressure adequate to function satisfactorily and with undue noise
true

True/False: Proper protection shall be provided to prevent contamination of food, water, sterile
goods and similar materials by backflow of sewage. When necessary, the fixture, device or
appliance shall be connected indirectly with the building drainage system.
false

True/False: Every building abutting on a street, alley or easement with a public sewer shall
connect its plumbing fixtures to the sewer system.
true

Identification: center to center spacing of water closets in millimeters

···/1
750 millimeters

Identification: Drainage lines are to be designed for private usage. Apparently, a minimum
standard would not be possible; specifically for the slope of these pipes. What is the smallest
possible decrease in the minimum standard as approved by governing authorities? (in mm/m)
···/2
20 mm/m

Identification: According to the principles of the code, each fixture directly connected to the
drainage system shall be equipped with a _____.
···/2
Gate valve

Identification: Drainage lines are to be designed for private usage. Having all the minimum
standards in mind, what should be the required slope for these pipes? (in mm/m)
···/2
20 mm/m

Identification: Intercepting sewers are discharging water from its sources which could be of
higher elevations, up to the sewage treatment plant. Since these pipes are sloped to
conveniently deliver discharges from one point to another, it will come to a point where the pipe
is so deep that its way too low from the intended height of the treatment plant. Hence, specific
units are installed to carry these discharges upward up to an optimum height, so that these
discharges could be transferred by the intercepting sewer pipes from that lowest point to
another point. At what slope does these pipes run in alignment? (in %)
···/2
2%

Identification: FU are utilized to determine the size of waste pipes or soil pipes which is also
dependent on the amount of waste it carries. What is the FU of an ordinary private lavatory in
liters per sec?
···/2
0.47 liters/sec

Labeling: What does the acronym HB in technical plans mean?

···/1
Hose Bib

Labeling: What do you call this sewage system?

···/2
Independent System

Identification: You are to design a bathroom which requires you to install two lavatories for the
twin sons of your client. One trap with a water seal shall be installed for economical usage, as
your client mandates. How high should that seal be if you are to consider the maximum
standard? (in mm)
···/2
1200 mm

Labeling: What do you call this type of pipe?

···/2
Reducer

Labeling: What does the acronym HWL in technical plans mean?

···/1
Hot Water Line

Identification: When was the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines approved by
the president of the Philippines? (use format MM/DD/YYYY i.e. Jan 1, is typed in as 01/01/2019)
2/2
12/21/1999

Labeling: What does the acronym CWL in technical plans mean?

···/1
Cold Water Line

Identification: You are to design a bathroom which requires you to install two lavatories for the
twin sons of your client. One trap with a water seal shall be installed for economical usage, as
your client mandates. How high should that seal be if you are to consider the minimum
standard? (in mm)
···/2
900 mm