Exam 13: Drainage,waste,and Vent Segments and Sizing

arrow
  • Select Tags
search iconSearch Question
flashcardsStudy Flashcards
  • Select Tags

A ____________________ and a horizontal branch are often the same pipe,depending on the complexity of piping configuration.

Free
(Short Answer)
4.8/5
(32)
Correct Answer:
Verified

Fixture branch

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Special vent similar to a circuit vent,except it terminates connecting to a stack vent instead of a vent stack;only used on a top floor or at the highest branch interval.

Free
(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(29)
Correct Answer:
Verified

A

What are the two legal methods of waste termination?

Free
(Essay)
4.9/5
(34)
Correct Answer:
Verified

A public sewer system or a private septic tank are two common points of disposal that are utilized as legal means of termination.

List the major components of a domestic water vent.

(Essay)
4.8/5
(41)

Most codes allow any pipe greater than 8" to be served with a 4" cleanout.

(True/False)
4.8/5
(40)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Dimension a trap weir is located from its protective vent.

(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(36)

The IPC and UPC have some different drainage fixture unit values and and minimum trap and drain sizes for the same fixtures.

(True/False)
4.7/5
(42)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Vertical pipe that is at least one story in height.Can be installed with horizontal offsets.

(Multiple Choice)
4.9/5
(35)

All relief vents are sized based on their specific use and determined by using a codebook,but cannot be less than __________ the diameter of the drain they serve,and no smaller than __________".

(Short Answer)
4.9/5
(26)

Most codes only allow a maximum of three toilets on a 3" horizontal branch.

(True/False)
4.7/5
(33)

All codes dictate that no vent be extended to open air.

(True/False)
4.9/5
(34)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Vertical pipe conveying wastewater that contains fecal matter;is the same pipe as a waste stack and can be installed with horizontal offsets.

(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(33)

A fixture drain installed aboveground is sized based on the particular fixture served.

(True/False)
4.8/5
(39)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Pipe circulating air between a drainage and vent system.It has several specific areas of installation and is sized based on its use.

(Multiple Choice)
4.9/5
(39)

All horizontal drains must have adequate slope to evacuate wastewater and solids.

(True/False)
4.8/5
(35)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Trade name for percolation test;a method to evaluate percolation conditions of soil.

(Multiple Choice)
4.7/5
(35)

____________________ is a drain for allowable fixtures being utilized as a vent for other fixtures.

(Short Answer)
4.8/5
(39)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Abbreviated as dfu;a determining factor based on rate of flow measured in gallons per minute or liters per second into a drainage system from a plumbing fixture;used to size pipe.

(Multiple Choice)
4.9/5
(36)

The building drain is sized based on the drainage load of the entire system,and minimum sizing is dictated by codes.

(True/False)
4.8/5
(26)

MATCHING Match the following terms: -Fabricated holding tank or structure to contain sewage and solids.

(Multiple Choice)
4.8/5
(35)
Showing 1 - 20 of 30
close modal

Filters

  • Essay(0)
  • Multiple Choice(0)
  • Short Answer(0)
  • True False(0)
  • Matching(0)