PLUMBING
BRANCH VENT
TYPE OF VENTS A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or stack vent
CIRCUIT VENT
A branch vent that serves two or more traps and extends from in front of the last fixture connection of a horizontal branch to the vent stack
COMMON VENT
A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains and serving as a vent for both fixtures A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture
CONTINOUS VENT
A vertical vent that is the continuation of the drain to which the vents connect
DRY VENT
A vent that does not serve as drain and is located where if is not exposed to back up of waste from a drainage pipe
DUAL VENT
See common vent
GROUP VENT
A branch vents that performs its functions for two or more traps
INDIVIDUAL VENT
A pipe installed to vent, a fixture trap and w/c connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the open air
LOOP or CIRCUIT VENT
A circuit vent which loop backs to connect with a stack vent instead of a vent stack Any vent connecting a horizontal branch or fixture drain with the stack vent of the originating waste or soil stack
LOCAL VENT
Is a pipe on the fixture side of the trap through which vapor or foul air is removed from a room fixture
MAIN VENT
The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected
RELIEF VENT
A vent installed so as to permit additional circulation of air between the drainage and vent systems where the drainage systems might otherwise be air bound
UNIT VENT
An arrangement of venting so installed that that one vent pipe will serve two traps
STACK VENT
The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack horizontal drain, the uppermost end above the roof
WET VENT
A vent which also serves as a drain
YOKE VENT
A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stack NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES Is the flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or substances into the distributing pipes of a supply of water from any source other than its intended source Is the backflow of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture due to negative pressure Refers to any group of two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch A flange that is not drilled A flange that closes the end of a pipe line used to discharge water Is plugging an opening with oakum, lead or other materials A short internally threaded section of pipe, used to join two pipes of conduits Used to connect the two ends of two pipes, neither of which can be turned A short length of pipe with threads at each end; used to join couplings or fittings Is the extended portion of a pipe that is closed at one end to which no connections are made on the extended portion The length along the center of the pipe and fitting Includes all piping within public or private which conveys sewage, rain water or often liquid waste to a legal point of disposal but does not include the main of a public sewer system or private or or public sewerage treatment Is a pipe connecting several fixtures Is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing water closets and and similar fixture A metallic sleeve, join to an opening of pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for the purpose of cleaning Is the lowest portion of the inside of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical Includes water supply and distribution pipe; plumbing fixture and traps, soil waste and vent pipes; house drain and house sewers including their respective connections Installation of all parts of the plumbing system which can be completed prior to the installation of fixtures A wye connections used on fire lines so that two lines of hose maybe connected to the hydrant or to the same nozzle Is any pipe which conveys the discharge of water closets of fixture having similar function w/ or w/o the discharge of other fixtures to the building drain Is the maximum vertical depth of liquid that a trap will retain measure between the crown weir and the top of the dip of the trap
BACKFLOW BACK SIPHONAGE BATTERY OF FIXTURE BLANK FLANGE BLIND FLANGE CAULKING COUPLING UNION NIPPLE DEAD END DEVELOPED LENGTH DRAINAGE SYSTEM
FIXTURE BRANCH FLOOD LEVEL FERRULE INVERT PLUMBING SYSTEM ROUGH IN SIAMESE CONNECTIONS SOIL PIPE TRAP SEAL
WATER RESERVOIR SHOCK RELIEF AND EXPANSION CHAMBER 50 FEET OR MORE 2 PERCENT CULVERT BLACK WATER RECESSED WHITE BLACK TRAP OR WATER SEAL 2.50 M COMPRESSION VALVE CISTERN OVERHEAD STORM DRAIN PRESSURE COCK PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE UNION PATENT FLUSHOMETER CORPORATION STOP AIR TRAP ABSORPTION TRENCH ILLUMINATION CATCH BASIN WYE FITTING 1 1/2" 150mm DIAMETER 1 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 2" 1 1/4" 1 1/2" 1 1/2" 2' 1 1/2" 1 1/4" 2" 3" 3" 1 1/2" 2" 2" 1 1/4" 3" SIPHON-VORTEX SIPHON-JET REVERSE TRAP WASH DOWN BLOW OUT WALL HUNG THROUGH PEDESTAL STALL BIDET 19.05mm or 3/4" 46 mm. 122mm 61 mm. 122 mm 5 FEET 1/4" BEND ? 51mm or 2" 64mm or 2 1/2"
(PLUMBING) Install to be able to meet the water requirements during peak demands from a low yielding water well The device being used to eliminate the noise cause by water hammer The location of water well to nearest septic vault Slope of house sewer connected from the building to the main sewer A passage under a road, embankment or canal which allow for the flow of water The third kind of water after the storm water and area water The type of bathtub oher than sunken, square, free standing Color coding of high pressure steam Color coding for fuel oil division The water column that seals the escape of unhealthy gases in the sanitary drainage system Service drop conductor clearance over the roof A valve which in the water flow is shut off by a flat disk that is screwed down onto its seat An underground tank reservoir to store water Another classification of storm drain, besides from inside drain and outside drain Tap used in high pressure water system with an interval valve to control the flow of water A valve which maintains uniform pressure on its outlet side regardless of its pressure fluctuations on the inlet side above the pressure level A pipe fitting within the interconnection of pipes for the purpose of easy dismantling of the connection when needed A device that discharge a predetermined volume of water to fixture for flushing purposes and is activated by direct water pressure Another name for corporation cock A U-shaped pipe filled with water and located beneath the plumbing fixtures to form a seal against the passages of gases and odors A trench containing course aggregate and a distribution tile pipe through which septic tank effluent may flow covered with earth The luminous flux density incident on a surface An underground structure for drainage into which water from the roof or floor will drain through sewer A type of fitting for yoke bent Minimum discharge pipe and fitting for bath tub Minimum size of building sewer; it should not be less than the building drain TRAP SIZES OF FIXTURES BATH FOOT BATH SHOWER STALL BATH SITZ BATH TUB BIDETS COMBINATION FIXTURE DRINKING FOUNTAIN FLOOR DRAIN FOUNTAIN CUPSIDERS LAUNDRY TRAYS SINKS (DISHWASHER) SINKS (HOTEL OR PUBLIC) SINKS (KITCHEN OR RESIDENCE) SINKS (SMALL PANTRY OR BAR) SLOP SINKS (ORDINARY) SLOP SINKS (WITH COMBINE TRAP) URINAL (PEDESTAL) URINALS (LIP) URINALS (STALL) URINALS (THROUGH) WASH BASIN (LAVATORIES) WATER CLOSETS TYPES OF WATER CLOSETS Quiet, extermely sanitary. Like the siphon jet but having the flushing water directed through the rim to create a vortex that scours the bowl Sanitary, efficient very quiet. A toilet bowl into which the flushing water enters through the rim and siphonic action initiated by a water jet draws the contents of the bowl through the trapway Moderately noisy. Similar to siphon jet except that trap passageway and water surface area are smaller Minimum cost. Least efficient subject to clogging, noisy. Simple washout and emptying through small irregular passageway, prohibited by some health codes Noisy but highly efficient. Strong jet into leg forces contents out URINALS
A basin like fixture design to be struddled for bathing the genitals and posterior parts of the body NOTES No building supply pipe shall be less than WHAT size in diameter Minimum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor Maximum height of Fire Service Connection from the grade/floor Minimum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line Maximum height of Dry Standpipe Outlet from the floor line Considered extension of bulding drain outside the building wall Fitting for base or soil stack and building drain Wet standpipe for a riser not more than 15m Wet standpipe for riser more than 15m
4" 6" RATIO OF 1:25 RATIO OF 1:30 RATIO OF 1:75 RATIO OF 1:75 RATIO OF 1:5 4 CLOSETS 3 HEADS
Dry standpipe for a riser below 23m Dry standpipe for a riser more than 23m Ratio of water closets for female population for elementary and secondary school Ratio of water closets for male population for elementary and secondary school Ratio of urinals for elementary schools Ratio of water closets for female population for principal worship places Ratio of lavatory to number of occupants Minimum number of water closet required for female office and public buildings Minimum head of water required in section of plumbing for water test
GI PIPE SIZES 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2, 2 1/2" 3", 4", 6", 8", 10", 12"
AIR CONDITIONER BUGLARS AND PROWLERS AIR DUCT DRAUGHT OR DRAFT 4 STOREY BLACK DUMBWAITER HUMIDIFIER 50 GALS. THERMOSTAT BULLDOZER ACOUSTICAL LAY IN PANEL DECIBEL 135-197 F REAR OR TOP SOUND ABSORPTION SOUND INSULATION LUX WATER TABLE AIR HANDLING UNIT TRAVEL TIME CONCRETE CASING CREEP TRAVEL TIME FREIGHT ELEVATOR BUFFER PIT WINDING DRUM MACHINE GUIDE RAILS
600mm FOR REPAIR AND INSPECTION 2 HOISTWAYS 4 ELEVATORS 3 HOISTWAYS 2 HOISTWAYS 30mm OVER LOAD RELAY AND REVERSE POLARITY RELAY
(MECHANICAL) An apparatus that can heat, cool, clean and circulate air They were deter to the intrusion alarm system in residential signal system An air passage usually formed in sheet metal with insulation for ventilating on a building The current of air or gases Requirement for a dry standpipe Color coding of piping for fuel oil division A hoisting and lowering mechanism with a building equipped with relatively small car excusively for carrying materials The device for maintaining desirable humidity conditons in the air supplied The average consumption of water per capita An automatic control of the operation of heating or cooling device responding to changes of temperature of the space A tractor equipped with the blade attached by arms and bolted to its end, used in piling earth The acoustical ceiling board design to be laid in an exposed grid suspension system The total sound units provided by a given material Heat rating for a fixed temperature heat detector Fire tube boliers shall be provide with sufficient room for removal or replacement of tube either from these places The process of dissipating sound energy by converting it to heat The system of deadening sound materials to wall, ceiling, floors to prevent sound from passing through the members into adjoining room The illuminance produce by luminous flux of the one lumen distributed uniformly over a one square meter surface Level of subterrenean water Package assembly of air conditioning components which provides for the treatment of the air before it is distributed to an air conditioned space This is the criteria in selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time Protection of PVC pipe underground Reflection of sound from curve surface ESCALATOR AND ELEVATOR The criteria in the selection of an elevator other than interval and average waiting time Type of conveyor that transport packages equipment crates Important element of an elevator below the first level floor line that absorbs and minimize building shocks to the car That portion of the hoistway in the elevator extending from the threshold level of the lowest landing floor of the hoistway A geared drive machine in which the suspension ropes are fastened to and wind on a drum Vertical tracks that serves as a guide for the car and the counterweight MECHANICAL REGULATIONS ELEVATOR Car pit clearance depth from the bottom of the car When machine room or penthouse is provided at the top of the hoistway, it shall have a sufficient room for this When 4 or more elevator serve all or the same portion of the bulding Shalll be located in any one hoistway Minimum number of hoisting ropes for traction elevators Minimum number of hoisting ropes for drum type elevators Minimum diameter of hoisting and counterweight ropes Provision for all elevators
ESCALATOR Minimum angle of inclination of an escalator Minimum width of balustrade Maximum width of balustrade Maximum width of the steps Kind of glass required in an escalator's balustrade Maximum rated speed measured along the angle of inclination BOILERS R.C CONCRETE OR MASONRY Provision for boiler rooms inside the building 3.00 mts. FROM OUTSIDE WALL Minimum distance if the building is not made of fire resistive materials 1 meter No part of the boiler shall be closer to this from the wall 5.00 mts Distance of the smokestacks above the building within 50 mts. radius 2 CHECK VALVES Provision between any feed pump and the boiler in addition to the regular shut-off valve NON RETURN OR SHUT OFF VALVE Provision when two or more boilers are connected in parallel ONE SAFETY VALVE Provision of every boiler TWO SAFETY VALVE Provision for boilers having generating capacity exceeding 907 kg/hr 15 DAYS Notification in writing in advance for boiler's inspection REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING 68deg-74deg F Temperature and humidity of the air to be used for comfortable cooling 35 degrees 558 mm 1.20 m 330 mm TEMPERED TYPE GLASS 38 mpm
2.30 meters ABOVE THE FLOOR STOP VALVES 2.13 meters GALVANIZED PIPING WHITE BUFF BLUE BLUE GREEN BRASS OR BRONZE YELLOW GRAY BLACK BLACK BLACK CIRCUIT BREAKER WATTS AMPERE OBSERVATION STANDS TOWER OR FLATFORM KNIFE SWITCH TRANSFORMER VAULT RECTIFIER RAPID START FLOURESCENT LAMP JUNCTION BOX 5 STOREYS 3.00 m 500 mm AIR CURTAIN GOOSENECK DISTRIBUTION LINE 1.20m PLUG IN TYPE COPPER WIRE RACEWAY CABLE WIRE DISTRIBUTION PANEL TRANSFORMER NON FERROUS METAL 2.50m STEP DOWN TRANSFORMER OPEN WIRING AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AIR SWITCH ARC VOLTAGE ARMORED CABLE ASKAREL ASSEMBLY BASE LOAD BRANCH CIRCUIT BUS BUSWAY
CAGE
CIRCUIT BREAKER CONDUCTOR CONTROLLER CORONA CUT OUT BOX DEMAND FACTOR DEVICE
Minimum for refrigerant piping crossing a passageway in any building Provision of installation for refrigerant system containing more than 9 kgs. Minimum for window type AC installed on ground floors PIPING It should not be used for steam STEAM DIVISION High Pressure Exhaust Fan WATER DIVISION Fresh Water, low pressure Fresh Water, high pressure Salt water piping OIL DIVISION Delivery Discharge PNEUMATIC DIVISION GAS DIVISION FUEL OIL DIVISION REFRIGERATING DIVISION ELECTRICAL TERMS The part of the cut out that is design to open or break an electrical current under an excessive load Unit of power The unit used in the measure of the rate of flow of electricity This is where an electric service conductor can be installed A type of electric switch consisting of one or more movable copper blades which are hinged and which make contact with stationary forked contract jaws being forced between them Provision for building with an expected electric load demand of 200KVA The conversion of alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) A kind of flourescent lamp that does not use starter element An iron box or casing by which electrical conduit branches are formed A passenger elevator with a constant 24 hour service for residential condominum Minimum service drop of connection line above the ground and from the ground Minimum distance of poles and transformer support located from the road right of way A vertical flow of air used to separate different function of spaces Original name of P-Trap The main feed line of an electrical circuit to which branch circuits are connected The minimum width of door in hospital housing unit Another type of circuit breaker element other than bolt-on The most practical conductor of electricity A channel system in carrying electrical wire An electric conductor consisting of a group of smaller diameter conductor strands twisted together Another name for power panel A device used to convert voltage from higher to lower or vise versa Metal containing no iron such as copper, brass and aluminum The minimum allowance clearance from the highest point of the roof to the service drop conductor from NBC To bring down voltage Wiring not concealed by the building sructure Transferring the power load from the building circuitry to standby generator or during brownout One with contacts that separate in air The voltage across the welding arc Cable provided in wrapping of metal usually steel wires or tapes, primarily for the purpose of mechanical protection A synthetic non-flammable insulating liquid which, when decomposed by an elctric arc evolves only non-explosive gases Is combination of all or a portion of component parts included in an electric apparatus, mounted on a supporting frame or panel and properly interwined Minimum load over a given period of time That portion of a wiring system extending beyond the final overcurrent device protecting the current Is a conductor, or group of conductors, in switchgear assemblies which serves as a common connection for two or more circuit Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of the current System of conductor forming an essentially continuous conducting network over the object protected and including any conductors necessary for interconnections of the object protected and an adequate ground A device design to open under abnormal conditions a current carrying circuit without injury itself A wire or combination of wires not insulated from one another suitable for carrying electric current A device or group of devices which serves to govern in some predetermined manner, the electric power delivered to the apparatus to which it is connected A luminous discharge due to ionization of the air surrounding a conductor caused by voltage gradient exceeding a certain critical value A metal housing that houses the circuit breaker or fuses; surface mounted Is the ratio of the maximum demand of the system or part of the system to the total connected load of the system A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy
DUCT ELECTRIC MOTOR FEEDERS FOOTCANDLE FUSE GENERAL LIGHTING ILLUMINATION KNIFE SWITCH LAMP LAMPHOLDER LIGHT LIGHTNING ARRESTER LIGHTNING SURGE LINE TAP LOAD FACTOR LUMEN LUX OUTLET OUTLET BOX PEAK LOAD PENDENT PILOT WIRE PULLBOX RACEWAY RECEPTACLE RIGID METAL CONDUIT
ROSETTE SERVICE DROP SERVICE RACEWAY SUBMARINE CABLE SURGE 5.5 mm2 HERTZ PHON REVERBERATION WAVELENGTH SOUND DIFFRACTION SOUND PURE TONE CANDELA LUMINAIRE LAMBERT LUX FOOT CANDLE LUMINOUS FLUX IMPEDANCE CONDUCTANCE SOUND INTENSITY ACCENT LIGTHING HPS LAMP SINGLE PHASE TO SUPPLY 120 V LIGHTING LOAD
A single enclosed runway for conductor cables Machine which transforms electric power into mechanical power The circuit conductors between the service equipment or the generator switchboard of an isolated plant and the branch circuit overcurrent device Unit of illumination when the foot is taken as the unit of length. It is the illumination on a surface one square foot in area in which there is uniformly distributed flux of one lumen An overcurrent protective device with a circuit opening fusible member which is heated and severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it Types of lighting that deals with lighting relatively large area covered Density of the luminous flux on a surface Is a form of air switch in which the moving element is a hinge blade wedge between stationary contact blades when closed Artificial source of light Device for mechanical support of light A radiant energy Protective device for limitting surge voltage on equipment by discharging or by-passing surge current Is a transient electric disturbance in an electric circuit caused by lightning Is the radial branch connection to a main line Is the ratio of the average load over a designated period of time to the peak load occuring in that period Unit of luminous flux A unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square meter Point of the wiring system at which current is taken to supply utilization equipment A metal box at an outlet which encloses one or more receptacle Maximum load consumed by a unit in a stated period of time Device or equipment which is supended from overhead either by means of the flexible cord Auxillary conductor used in connection with remote measuring devices for operating apparatus at a distant point Box with a blank cover which is inserted in one or more runs of raceway to facilitate pulling in the conductors and the distributing of the conductors Any channel for holding wires, cables or busbars Convinience Outlet; Contact device installed at an oulet for the connection of an attachment plug A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and thickness Enclosure of porcelain or other insulating material fitted with terminals and intended for connecting the flexible cord carrying a pendent to permanent wiring The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including splices if any connecting to the service entrance conductors at the building The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors Cable designed for service under water Is a transient variation in the current potential or power Minimum wire size of THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit in a 30 ampere rating Unit of frequency equal to one cycle per seconds Unit of loudness of level Prolongation of sound as a result of succesive reflection Distance sounds travels during each cycles of vibration Acoustical phenomenon which causes sound wave to bend or scattered around Fluctuation in pressure, a particle displaceent in elastic medium Sound sensation in a single frequency A luminous intensity of light expressed in candela; Unit of luminous intensity A lighting fixture Unit of luminance equal to 1 candela per square meter Unit of illmination equal to one lumen per square meter Unit of illumination equal to one square foot Rate of flow of light through a surface Resistance in AC system Reciprocal of resistance Rate of flow of sound energy Lighting used primarily to draw attention to particular point of interests A type of HID lamp CONNECTIONS This connetions is used where the load is comparatively small and the length of the secondary circuit is short
SINGLE PHASE TO SUPPLY 120/240 3-WIRE LIGHTING AND POWER LOAD
This connections is used in most urban distribution circuits
SINGLE PHASE FOR POWER
The 120/240 volt winding is connected in series serving 240 volts on a two wire system, this connection is used for small industrial applications
TWO PHASE CONNECTIONS
Consist merely of two single phase transformers operated 90deg out of phase, the common wire must carry /2 times the load current
DELTA-DELTA FOR POWER AND LIGHTING
This is used to supply a single phase lighting load and three phase power load simultaneously
OPEN DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
This connection is used when single phase lighting load is large as compared with the power load
Y DELTA FOR POWER
Often it is desirable to increase the voltage of a circuit form a 2400 to 4160 volts to increase its potential capacity
Y DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
This connection is similar to the delta-delta bank with only the primary connection changed The primary neutral should not be grounded or tied into the system neutral, since a single phase ground fault may result in extensive blowing of fuses throughout the system This connection requires special watt-hour metering
OPEN Y DELTA
When operating Y delta and one service is disabled, service maybe maintained at reduced load
DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
The single phase lighting load is all on one phase resulting in unblanced primary currents in any one bank
Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
The primary voltage was increased from 2400 to 4160 volts to increase the potential capacity of the system
Y-Y AUTO TRANSFORMER
When the ratio of transformation from the primary to secondary voltage is small, the most economical way of stepping down the voltage
SCOTT CONNECTION 3PHASE TO 2PHASE
In some localities two phase power is required from three phase system
SCOTT CONNECTED 2PHASE TO 3PHASE
If it should be necessary to supply three phase power from a two phase system, the special tap must be provided on the secondary side
T TW UF FEPW RH RHW RUH THW THWN XHHW BX THHN PE SA AVA
Thermoplastic Moisture Temperature Resistant Underground Feeder Flourinated Ethylene Propylene Moisture Resistant Heat Resitant Rubber Heat and Moisture Resistant Rubber Heat Resistant Latex Rubber Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic Heat and Moisture Resistant Thermoplstic with Nylon Moisture and Heat Resistant Cross Link Polymer Armored Cable THERMOPLASTIC HEAT RESISTANT POLYETHELENE SILICON ASBESTOS ASBESTOS AND VARNISH CAMBRIC HEAT DETECTOR Use low melting point solders or metal the expand when exposed to heat to detect fire 135deg-197deg F Use of the scattering of light by smoke into view of photo cell through incandescent or diode It responds to the high-frequency radiant energy from flames. Alarm is only triggered when IR energy flickers at rate which is chracteristics of flame Uses the interruption of small current flow between electrodes by smoke in ionized sampling chamber to detect fire TYPES OF CABLE Fabricated assembly of insulated conductors enclosed in flexible metal sheath. It is used both on exposed and concealed work
FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT DETECTOR PHOTO ELECTRIC DETECTOR INFRARED FLAME DETECTOR IONIZATION SMOKE HEAT DETECTOR ARMOR CABLE (AC)
METAL CLAD CABLE (MC)
A factory assemble cable of one or more conductors each individualy insulated and enclosed in a mettalic sheath of interlocking tape of smooth or corrugated tube. This type of cable is especially used for service feeders, branch circuit and for indoor, outdoor work
MINERAL INSULATED CABLE (MI)
Is a factory assembly of one or more conductors insulated with highly compressed refractory mineral insulation enclosed in a liquid and gas tight continous copper sheath. This type of cable is used in dry, wet or continously moist location as service feeders or branch circuit
NON METALLIC SHEATED CABLE (NM)
Is a also a factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors having a moisture resistant, flame retardant and non metallic material outer sheath. This type is used specifically for one or two family dwellings not exceeding 3 storey building
SHIELDED NON METALLIC SHEATED CABLE (SNM)
This type of cable is factory assembly of two or more insulated conductors in an extruded core of moisture resistant and flame retardant material covered within an overlapping spiral metal tape. This type is used in hazardous locations and in cable trays or in raceways
UNDERGROUND FEEDER AND BRANCH CIRCUIT (UF)
Is a moisture resistant cable used for underground connections including direct burial in the ground as feeder or branch circuit
POWER AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE (TC)
This is factory assembled two or more insulated conductors with or without associated bare or covered or grounding under a mettalic sheath, This is used for installation of cable trays, raceways, or it is supported by messenger wire
FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY (FC)
Is an assembly of parallel conductors formed integrally with insulating material web designed especially for field installation in metal surface or raceways
FLAT CONDUCTOR CABLE (FCC)
Consist of three or more flat copper conductor placed edge to edge separated and enclosed with an insulating assembly. This type of cable is used for general purposes such as: appliance branch circuit, and for individual branch circuits, especially in hard smooth continous floor surfaces and the like
MEDIUM VOLTAGE CABLE (MV)
Is a single or multi conductor solid dielectric insulated cable rated at 2,000 volts or higher. This type is used for power system up to 35,000 volts UTILITIES 1999 Part of the facility which accept the house cable riser and house the terminal block at each floor and at the highest or end of a feeder riser cable
TELEPHONE TERMINAL CABINET
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM
Is the simplest type of building automation system, which intercoms, PABX, microwave links, analog and digital telephone system, video conferencing, satellite links, structured cabling and similar devices
ON EVERY HOSE BIBB
A full open type valve is used in several locations in a water distribution system, which of the following does NOT require it?
DRY STANDPIPE
A fireline system without a constant water supply and is equipped with a fire service inlet and outlet connection installed exclusively for the use of Fire Service
WATER SERVICE PIPE
Term used to main water pipe delivering portable water to a building
INSUFFICIENCY IN THE SIZE OF THE WATER SERVICE AND DISTRIBUTION PIPE
Which poor design in the plumbing system causes water supply drop when the fixture is simultaneously opened?
1 ½" 1 ¼" 64mm or 2 ½" 64mm or 2 ½"
KITCHEN SINK TRAP SIZE LAVATORY TRAP OR BRANCH SIZE OUTLET OF DRY STANDPIPE OUTLET OF WET STANDPIPE for riser of more than 15 mts
SLOPE OF THE DRAIN PIPE
Not needed in sizing the vent pipe for individual branch and circuit vent based on the total linear footage of the pipe making up the vent?
3 WAY VALVE DIVERTER
A hot and cold water supply pipes, where it is mix manually in desired water temperature temperature and direct the mixed water either at the shower head or at the fooe spout
BALL VALVE
Principle where a single lever valve used in kitchen sink and lavatory, they are beautiful and maintenance free
132 LITERS PER MINUTE
Minimum water delivery in liters per minute for an outlet of a wet standpipe at a residual pressure or 1.8 kilos per sq.mts
ELBOW REDUCER
A female GI threaded pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch pipe at an angle
FLUSH VALVE FITTINGS
General term used to described the fitting in the drawing
2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND COMBINATION
GI fitting used to accept the P trap assembly of the lavatory (drawing)
CIRCUIT VENT
Type of vent applied on installations with multi branch interval where the vertical vent pipe takes off in front of the first fixture and connects to a main vent stack
REVERSE OSMOSIS
Stage in water purification which removes mineral deposits, slats, heavy metal, totally dissolves solids while some useful minerals are retained
FIXED TEMPERATURE HEAT DETECTOR
Fire detector installed in a fire alarm system, which uses low melting point solders or metals that expand when exposed to heat to detect a fire, 135deg-197deg F
COUPLING
GI fitting to join two threaded fittings as close as possible but not exceeding three inches
PRESSURE REGULATOR
A device used to control an incoming high water pressure into the water distribution system by mechanical means so as to bring it to a working pressure of 80 psi
WRONG CHOICE OF VENT TYPE
A poor venting system caused by a slow draining of water from a fixture down a plumbing system
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP jet,jack,reciprocating
A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe
AT EVERY BRANCH INTERVAL OF SOIL STACK
Which of the following does not require the installation of the cleanout?
5"
Which is not a standard size of GI pipe for water supply? 2 1/2", 3",4",5"
URINAL FLASH VALVE ASSEMBLY
Device in control valve which work by discharging instantaneous volume of water at higher pressure
TAIL PIECE or DEAD END
Term used for pipe extension of not more than 2 feet in length install in any stack or branch of a plumbing rough in for the purpose of future trap
CHECK VALVE
A full open valve located in a supply pipe to every water heater
120 LITERS
For cold water, a family members of 12 needs a 3.6 cu.mts. of cold water. What is the maximum hot water probable hour demand? 110 100 120 140 liters
AUTOMATED RETRACTABLE PILLAR SYSTEM
Parking management system for two types of vehicular deterrent either articulated arm type or straight beam type. It can be activated by means of radio frequency remote control, push push button switch, photocell, magnetic loop or acces control
THREE FIXTURES
Exception of fixture to be connected into a single trap
DRY STANDPIPE
The presence of Fire Service Connection
POLTYBUTELENE PIPE AND FITTINGS
Pipes and fittings which can exclusively be used for cold water lines for potable main distribution water service, sprinkler and irrigation system. It could be ½", ¾", 1", 1 ½", 1 ¼" and 2"
UPVC DWV SANITARY PIPES AND FITTINGS
Orange or brown in color with sizes of 4" and 3 meter in lengths of pipes and fittings, ASTM 2729 standards
ASBESTOS PIPE
Least popular and not recommended use as potable water distribution pipe
SINGLE LEVER BATH FAUCET WITH HAND SHOWERTELEPHONE SHOWER
Shower set for bath (drawing)
FIBER CEMENT PIPE
Pipe not used as water service pipe
GATE VALVE
A cut off valve installed in the service piping system
64mm or 2 1/2"
Minimum size of wet standpipe for a riser more than 15 meters from the source
61 cms
Minimum height of dry standpipe outlet from the floor line
AIR CHAMBER
Device used to prevent water hammering
VENT SIZE IS AT LEAST 1/2 THE DRAIN IT SERVES BUT NOT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED MINIMUM W/C EVER IS LARGER
Rule of tumb in sizing an individual vent
FAN COIL UNIT
Mechanical equipment coupled with a central air conditioning system used to dehumidify and cool the airstream injected to the conditioned space
1.5 TIMES MORE THAN THE ELEVATOR CAR DEPTH
Spacing provided for elevator with single bank in a non residential building
DOWN COLLECTIVE CONTROL
Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the highest and so on while descending
UP COLLECTIVE CONTROL
Recording calls even when car is in use. It answer calls starting from the lowest and so on while ascending
GOVERNOR safety gear, safety shoe magnetic break
Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely
main drive chain, step chain, handrail drive chain, bottom sprocket
ESCALATOR'S PART
PORTABLE GAS HOT FIRED WATER BOILER PARTS ONE IN FRONT OF THE OTHER
When planning a multiple system of elevator layout where four or more elevator are arrange in banks
1120;980;800;760
Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's width like those in Japanese brand
1150;1100;1000;900
Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's step like those in Japanese brand
105 mts per min.
Which is not the standard speed of electric traction type passenger elevators for low to medium rise buildings
ADJUSTABLE LOCKING DAMPERS
Type of dampers installed at supply ducts, which are electro-mechanically activated by building automation system to close in case of fire within the area
AT THE ESCALATOR MACHINE ROOM
Location of Control System or computer brain of the escalator
12 to 14 SQ.MT PER TON OF REFRIGERATION
This is a guide for the initial estimate per Ton of Refrigeration per sq.mts. of a standard room of normal condition without external solar heat gain and excessive internal heat gain International Standard and EN 81.1 Code in designing a machine room PIPING OR DUCT BELONGING TO OTHER SYSTEM SHOULD NOT RUN THROUGH THE MACHINE ROOM OPENING BETWEEN HE MACHINE ROOM AND THE SHAFT MUST BE FULLY OPENED TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS VENTILATION MUST BE SUFFICIENT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN INDOOR TEMPERATURE OF 5 TO 40 DEGREES ONLY HOIST MACHINE MOTOR ASSEMBLY, CONTROL PANEL AND AUXILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING ARE ALLOWED INSIDE STANDARD INSTALLATION OF ESCALATOR NOT EXCEEDING 4.50 MTS./ TRUSS THE TOP CHORD OF THE TRUSS IS WITH A STEEL ANGLE SUPERIMPOSED ON THE BUILDING'S STRUCTURAL BEAM
COUNTERWEIGHT BUFFER
Main purpose of pit of the elevator shaft space
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
Safety device caused by insufficient water flow on heater when brown out
EXPANDED POLYTHELYNE FOAM INSULATION
Vital part of Solar Water heater to keep the heat in and cold out
KNOCKDOWN BY MAJOR COMPONENT PART
Packaging and assembly of elevator as it arrives on the site
GOODS WITH PERSON SERVICE LIFTS FOR GOOD PASSENGER ONLY TRANSPORTS OF BED
Category of the elevator ISO 4190.1
COOLING TOWER
Cool the condenser unit in a central conditioning system
SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT MIDPOINT AND SINGLE POINT SWITCH AT END
Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at three points
POWER AND CONTROL TRAY CABLE TYPE
Factory assembled of two or more insulated conductors w/ or w/o associated bare cover ground conductor under a non metallic sheath approved forr installation in cable trays, in raceways or in supported by a messenger wire
RH
Heat Resistant Rubber / 75 degrees
METAL HALIDE
Light source used in lighting fixtures best specified in areas such as those requiring high illumination levels for detailed work such as needle work
SCOTT CONNECTION 2 PHASE TO 3 PHASE
A transformer location required in some localities, where a three phase power is required from a two phase system
TW
Moisture Resistant Thermoplastic / 60 degrees
ILLUMINATED SWITCH
Type of switch where pilot light inside a lit to guide the person inside
85 amperes
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE
LOW SWITCH EMITTING DIODE 4-WAY NON APPELATION SWITCH
Switch wiring device; Identify all (Brochure)
DRAWINGS
Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits (drawing)
7500mm to 9000mm 5000mm to 6000mm 10000mm to 12000mm 6000mm to 7600mm
What is the maximum horizontal range between two or more air terminal for lightning arrest for an effective disaster prevention in building
550mm; 700mm 600mm; 850mm
An air terminal for lighting arrest is distanced at 7600mm. What must be the least height of the air terminal above the building part being protected for disaster prevention
15 amperes
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW
PVC IS ALLOWED FOR AS LONG AS Best suited for Rigid Nonmetallic Conduit like PVC for underground installation in buildings BOTH BURIAL DEPTH OF NO LESS 460mm AND CONCRETE ENCASEMENT IS PROVIDED ULTRASONIC
Higher than 20,000 Hertz
SABINS
Unit of acoustic absorption equivalent ot absorption by one square root of a perfect absorber
AVOIDING ZONES OF DIRECT SOUND
First defense method from external noise by site selection and site planning for quiet internal acoustic environment
INSTALL ABSORBENT MATERIALS WITHIN THE WALL OF THE ENCLOSURE
The effective method can be employed to reduce direct noise, which is transmitted airborne, for noise reduction within a space
SOUND TRAVELS SLIGHTLY LOWERThis does not describe the velocity of sound correctly (FASTER)MOIST AIR THAN IN DRY AIR 7,380 fps
Sound with a wavelength of 1.50 m at Frequency 1,500 Hz
INTENSITY
Perceptual characteristic of sound which is the average rate of flow of energy per unit area perpendicular to the direction of propagation UTILITIES
VENT PIPE
It ventilates a house drainage system and prevent siphonage and back pressure
3/8"
It is the size of supply valve tank type for water closet
6 FEET
The maximum horizontal developed length between the trap seal and the vertical vent inlet at the trap
2x2" WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2 X 1/8 BEND
Combination fitting between the vertical waste branch and the horizontal waste branch
COUPLING REDUCER
A female GI pipe reducer fitting used in straight connection, both are threaded inside
CIRCUIT VENT
A vent use in battery of plumbing fixture where the vent is installed in front of the last fixture of the battery
JET, SUBMERSIBLE TURBINE, SUMP
A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the surface
RECIPROCATING CENTRIFUGAL, PISTON, TURBINE
A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a submerge piston
TO FACILITATE AIR MOVEMENT WITH LESSER RESISTANCE
The purpose of a branch vent slope of 1/4"
RECIPROCATING CENTRIFUGAL, PISTON, TURBINE
A pump with an impeller enclose in a housing coupled with the pump motor Its principle is to add a velocity to already flowing liquid
CENTRIFUGAL, SUBMERSIBLE JET, TURBINE
A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump. The motor is placed at the surface with shaft to turn the impellers below
46 mm
Minimum height of Fire Service station rom the grade
BELL REDUCER
A female GI pipe reducer fitting use to connect a reducing branch from a main water distribution
POLYETHELENE PIPE
PE
WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPES
General term for hot or cold water pipes containing portable water supplying different plumbing fixture
AT BRANCH SUPPLY DUCT AS FAR AS PRACTICAL FROM THE OUTLET
Where are dampers install to regulate the amount of cool air fo an even distribution of outlets
SEASONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Rating index of an air conditioning system which rate the number for the unit of BTU heat moved per watt of electrical input energy
TONS OF REFRIGERATION
Standard unit rating to describe the capacity of the cooling tower
BOTTOM SPROCKET GEARED HOIST HELICAL GEARED MOTOR WITH TRANSMISSION REDUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM-PROGRAM MABLE UNIT
Prime movers that drives the escalator parts
STANDARD ISO 4190.1 ELEVATOR CATEGORY Pasenger use in which goods may be carried Goods accompanied by persons Passenger elevator Service elevator for goods only
A European brand of elevator GOLDSTAR-KOREA KOPPEL A.W. DOVER OTIS-U.S. 5.500 mm
Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over 600 volts to ground Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subjected to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land traveresed by vehicular such as cultivated, grazing forest and courtyards
BUSWAYS
Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current
RIGID STEEL CONDUIT
A raceway especially constructed for the purpose of physical protection of conductors, the pulling in or the withdrawing of wires or cables after the conduit is in place and made of metal pipe of standard width and thickness
120/240 VOLTS
System of voltage used for computing branch circuits and feeder load
WINDMILL
Natural energy source derived from force of wind acting on oblique blades that radiates froma shaft attached to a dynamo to produce electricity
PANEL BOARD
A point in th electrical system where the electrical load of a given area is assumed to concentrate
SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT
Alternating current generated by the alternator where its wave rises to the peak, sinks to zero, drops to the negative peak and rises again to zero a number of times each second depending on the frequency for which the machine is designed
TWO PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT
Alternating current where the alternator comprises of windings mounted at right angles to each other and provided with separate external connections current waves will be produced and each of which will be at its maximum when the other is zero
2.2, 30, 8, 14
Minimum conductor size for for overhead service drop for copper wire or cable
UF
Underground Feeder, 60-75 degrees C
THW
Moisture and Heat Resistant Thermoplastic used for dry and wet locations
REFRACTION
The physical behavior of sound when travelling forward in a straight path changes in direction as it passes through different densities and causes the sound waves to bend
38 mm (1 1/2")
Standard size of wet standpipe outlet for each floor
WYE FITTING
A type of pipe fitting for yoke vent
6"
The minimum horizontal clearance of vent branch immediately above the flood level rim of the fixture
THERMOSTAT
A device installed on electric water heater used to detect the working temperature to to activate a switch
1 1/2"
The minimum size or trap of a bidet
3/8"
Supply valve tank type for water closet
COUPLING
A threaded fitting to join two threaded fittings as closed as possible but not exceeding 3 inches
AT EVERY BRANCH INTERVAL OF A SOIL STACK
Location that does not require installation of clean out
BATTERY OF FIXTURE
Interconnection of the same fixture in one soil or waste branch with one branch vent
COMMON VENT
A single vent that ventiliates multiple traps, in the case of back to back fixture
NUMBER OF FIXTURE
A parameter in sizing the drainage pipe
SOIL PIPE
Conveys a discharge of solid and liquid wastes closets with or without the discharged from other fixture to the house drain
UTILITIES
102 mm (4")
Minimum size of standpipe for a building in which the highest outlet is 23 m or less from the Fire service Connection
UPFEED OR DIRECT METHOD
In water distributon system which constantly rely its pressure from the main water pipe apply only if the main fixture is supply continously with the flow rate and minimum required working pressure
PLUMBING SYSTEM
System of building which includes the water supply distribution pipes the fixture and fixture traps, the soil waste and the vent pipes, the house drain and the house sewer, the storm water drainage with their devices
64 mm (2 1/2")
Minimum size of wet standpipe for riser of more than 15 mts from source
6"
Minimum height of a branch vent above the fixture it is venting
SIAMESE CONNECTIONS
Common term for a two way service connections
BALL
Single level valve used in kichen sink, lavatory faucets or at shower valve
NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS
A parameter in sizing a horizontal soil branch pipe
1/4", WYE and 1/8" BEND, LONG Fitting installed at the base of the soil stack and a building drain SWEEP, 1/8" and 1/8" COMBINATION 12 TO 14 SQ.MTR/TR
Guide for initial estimate of Ton of refrigeration
JET PUMP WITH INJECTOR JACK, CENTRIFUGAL SUBMERSIBLE
A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4" or 6' casing to deliver 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height
ZEOLITE
Passing on it can treat hardwater
CIRCUIT VENT
Vertical vent pipes take in front of the last fixture and connects to its soil stack which acts as a vent
BUFFER
A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It It stops the car or counterweight safely
SEASONAL ENERGY ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
Rating index of an air conditioning system which rates the unit for the number for BTU of heat moved per watt of electrical input energy
PHASE FAILURE RELAY DRIVECHAIN AND HANDRAIL GOV SKIRTING PANEL SWITCH MONITORING CONTACTS ON STEP CHAIN
Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality
CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX PULL BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from over current
SAFETY SHOE SAFETY GEAR OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH
The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re opens the door
AIR CURTAIN
Mechanical equipment install on top of the main doors used to retain cold in the interiors
WAIT INTERVAL
Dividing the travel length by the rated speed
EVAPORATORS CANNOT BE LOCATED AT CEILING
Major physical restriction does a split type air conditioner system have which restricts its efficiency and performance
CONDENSER AND EVAPORATOR Not ideal physical installation of a split type air condition ARE INSTALLED AT THE SAME LEVEL W/ 15 MTS. DEVT. DISTANCE EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH SAFETY SHOE OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor
SAFETY SHOE OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH SAFETY GEAR
Opening of door for passenger in case of power failure in the elevator
MAGNETIC BREAK SAFETY SHOE CIRCUIT BREAKER GOVERNOR
Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear
FOR CAR OVERRUN
Main purpose of shafts overhead space
LIMIT SWITCH EMERGENCY SWITCH TRAVEL SWITCH MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH
Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached the designated end of travel course
FAN COIL UNIT
Coupled with central air conditioning system, used to dehumidify and cool the air stream injected into the conditioned space
CIRCUIT BREAKER
A device designed to open and close a circuit by non automatic means and to open the circuit automatically on predetermined over current without damaged to itself when properly applied within its rating
SERVICE RACEWAY
The raceway that encloses the service entrance conductors
Y-Y FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
A transformer connection which is ideal in the event of change of primary voltage from 2400 volts to 4160 volts to increase the potential capacity of the system
24 AMPERE
Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a 30 ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment
5.5 sq.mm
Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 30 ampere rating
3500mm
Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes, measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground
30 amperes
Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load
3.5 sq.m
Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 20 ampere rating
45 Amperes
Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 8 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW
MULTI WIRE BRANCH CIRCUIT
A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference between it
A CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN Pre requisite in use of split knob and tube wiring 76mm SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN CONDUCTORS AND NOT LESS THAN 26mm PRESSURIZED WATER REACTOR
A type of water coolant operates at a pressure of about 150 atmospheres
DEVICE
A unit of electrical system which is intended to carry but not utilize electrical energy
BUSWAYS
Approved assembly of insulated conductors with fitting and conductor terminations in a completely enclosed, ventilated protective metal housing where the system is design to carry fault current and to withstand the magnetic forces of such current
60 CYCLES
Standard frequency of water supply by the company like Meralco
USE
Underground Service Entrance / 75degrees
SERVICE DROP
The overhead service conductor from the last pole or other aerial support to and including the splices, if any connecting to te service entrance conductors at the building
BOILING WATER REACTOR
A type of nuclear reactor where the water coolant is permitted to boil within the core by operating at somewhat low pressure
BALANCE LOADING
In a 240V, a three phase 3-wire service, branch cicuits are loaded and distributed to each of the three phase with this objective to attain
CABLE TRAYS
Unit or assembly of unit sections and associated fittings forming a rigid structural system used to support cables
OPEN DELTA FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
A transformer connection where the secondary load is a combination of lighting and power. This connection is used when the single phase lighting is large as compared with the power load
DELTA Y FOR LIGHTING AND POWER
A useful transformer connection applied when single phase lighting load is all on one phase resulting into unbalanced primary
ARMOR CABLE TYPE ACL
Type of flexible cable which is a fabricated assembly of insulated conductors which permit its use at exposed weather or excessive moisture
THREE PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT
A type of alternating current where the alternator comprises the three armature windings set at 120 degrees to each other, current will be produced in the form of triple wave
30 amperes
Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance
POROUS ABSORBENT
Type of sound absorbent best for lower band frequencies
HERTZ
Unit of frequency which is equal to one cycle per second
SINGLE PHASE ALTERNATING CURRENT
A type of alternating current generated by alternator, where its wave rises to its peak, sinks to zero, drop to a negative peak and rises again to zero a number of times each seconds depending on the frequency of the machine is designed INTERNET
MORE STUDIES LABEL OF DRAWINGS CATEGORIES OF ELEVATOR ELEVATOR ESCALATOR PUMPS VALVES LIGHTNING ARRESTER SERVICE DROPS NBC NPCP FORMULA OF TL CYCLE OF FAN COIL UNIT
NEED TO BE RESEARCHED (SUMMARIZED) NATIONAL PLUMBING CODE Combination fitting between the vertical waste branch and the horizontal waste branch 2 x 2 WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2 x 1/8 BEND 2 x 1/4 BEND 4 x 2 WYE WITH 2" CO AND 2 x 1/4 BEND 2 x 2 TEE WITH 2" CO LOCATION 8
Fitting in water closet in its order of sequence from the floor drain to the soil branch 2" P-TRAP 2x1/4 BEND 4x2 TEE 2" P-TRAP 2x1/16 BEND 4x2 TEE 2" P-TRAP 2x1/8 BEND 4x2 TEE 2" P-TRAP 2x1/4 BEND 2x1/8 BEND 4x2 WYE Fitting installed at the branching tee from a horizontal soil branch to a horizonal waste branch 4 x 2 WYE AND 2" 1/8 BEND COMBINATION 4 x 4 TEE 4 x 2 TEE 4 x 4 WYE AND 4" 1/8 BEND COMBINATION
LOCATION 13
Fitting assembly joining the bare lavatory and the 2" tapped tee 1 1/4" DIAMETER STRAINER WITH POP UP VALVE 1 1/2" DIAMETER TAIL PIECE WITH POP UP VALVE 1 1/2" DIAMETER P-TRAP WITH POP UP VALVE 1 1/4" DIAMETER P-TRAP WITH POP UP VALVE
LOCATION 12
Use to accept the P-trap assembly of the lavatory 2" SANITARY TEE 2" TEE 2" TAPPED TEE 2" WYE AND 2 x 1/8 BEND COMBINATION Fitting installed at the base of the soil stack and a building rain 1/4 BEND LONG SWEEP BEND WYE AND 1/8 BEND COMBINATON 1/8 BEND AND 1/8 BEND COMBINATION A parameter in sizing horizontal branch pipe NUMBER OF SOIL OR WASTE BRANCH AMOUNT OF FALL OF THE PIPE NUMBER OF BRANCH VENTS TYPE OF VENTING SYSTEM
SUBMERSIBLE PUMP jet,jack,reciprocating
PUMPS A type of pump for driven well from 150 to 200 ft which work by a principle of venturi where water of high pressure is pump into the well to draw water upwards through the return pipe
RECIPROCATING,TURBINE CENTRIFUGAL, PISTON
A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a submerge piston
JET, SUBMERSIBLE TURBINE, SUMP
A water pump for a 200ft driven well to deliver 10gpm against 200ft. It is located at the surface
RECIPROCATING,TURBINE CENTRIFUGAL, PISTON
A pump motor installed on the surface attached to a lift and push a rod to activate a submerge piston
RECIPROCATING CENTRIFUGAL, PISTON, TURBINE
A pump with an impeller enclose in a housing coupled with the pump motor Its principle is to add a velocity to already flowing liquid
CENTRIFUGAL, SUBMERSIBLE JET, TURBINE
A pump which delivers high water discharge with high water pressure drawn from a shallow source like cistern, best suited as fire or transfer pump. The motor is placed at the surface with shaft to turn the impellers below
JET PUMP WITH INJECTOR JACK, CENTRIFUGAL SUBMERSIBLE
A suitable type of water pump for deep well 4' or 6' casing to deliver 35gpm against 450 ft. total develop height
BUFFER
ELEVATOR A safety device of a passenger elevator which reduces the collision shock of a car or counterweight due to over travel beyond the lowest stop. It stops the car or counterweight safely
PHASE FAILURE RELAY DRIVECHAIN AND HANDRAIL GOV SKIRTING PANEL SWITCH MONITORING CONTACTS ON STEP CHAIN
Internal electronic safety features of an escalator. They function as a safety switches or detectors which monitors internal mechanical or electrical abnormalities and shuts down the system in any eventuality
CIRCUIT BREAKER ELECTRICAL PANEL BOX PULL BOX ELECTRONIC CONTROL PANEL
A passenger elevator safety device which protects the motor and its electrical parts from over current
OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH
During elevator emergency to rescue passenger, this type of elevator is used to open the door from the outside
SAFETY SHOE SAFETY GEAR OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH
The elevator door components that detect the obstacle during the door closing and re opens the door
WAIT INTERVAL
Dividing the travel length by the rated speed
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH SAFETY SHOE OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Activate by preventing the door to open during elevator car run, the door elevator will open only when the car stops at the floor
SAFETY SHOE OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH DOOR LOCK SWITCH SAFETY GEAR
Opening of door for passenger in case of power failure in the elevator
MAGNETIC BREAK SAFETY SHOE CIRCUIT BREAKER GOVERNOR
Activate if the car travel faster than its travel speed, the power will turn off, and grasp the rope to operate the safety gear
FOR CAR OVERRUN
Main purpose of shafts overhead space
LIMIT SWITCH EMERGENCY SWITCH TRAVEL SWITCH MOTOR CONTROL SWITCH
Device that open and closes the electric current in an elevator when it has reached the designated end of travel course
GOVERNOR SAFETY GEAR SAFETY SHOE MAGNETIC BREAK
Safety device of a passenger elevator which activates if the car travels faster than its rated speed by grasping the guide rail to stop the car safely
International Standard and EN 81.1 Code in designing a machine room PIPING OR DUCT BELONGING TO OTHER SYSTEM SHOULD NOT RUN THROUGH THE MACHINE ROOM OPENING BETWEEN HE MACHINE ROOM AND THE SHAFT MUST BE FULLY OPENED TO ALLOW EASY ACCESS VENTILATION MUST BE SUFFICIENT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN INDOOR TEMPERATURE OF 5 TO 40 DEGREES ONLY HOIST MACHINE MOTOR ASSEMBLY, CONTROL PANEL AND AUXILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR FIRE FIGHTING ARE ALLOWED INSIDE STANDARD INSTALLATION OF ESCALATOR NOT EXCEEDING 4.50 MTS./ TRUSS THE TOP CHORD OF THE TRUSS IS WITH A STEEL ANGLE SUPERIMPOSED ON THE BULDING'S STRUCTURAL BEAM STANDARD ISO 4190.1 ELEVATOR CATEGORY Pasenger use in which goods may be carried Goods accompanied by persons Passenger elevator Service elevator for goods only Transports of bed A European brand of elevator
GOLDSTAR-KOREA KOPPEL A.W. DOVER OTIS-U.S. ESCALATOR BOTTOM SPROCKET GEARED HOIST HELICAL GEARED MOTOR WITH TRANSMISSION REDUCTION CONTROL SYSTEM-PROGRAM MABLE UNIT
Prime movers that drives the escalator parts
AT THE ESCALATOR MACHINE ROOM
Location of Control System or computer brain of the escalator
main drive chain, step chain, handrail drive chain, bottom sprocket
ESCALATOR'S PART
1120;980;800;760
Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's width like those in Japanese brand
1150;1100;1000;900
Nominal size of an escalator; escalator's step like those in Japanese brand ELECTRICAL Two lights in a long hallway connected in parallel are to be controlled simultaneously at three points
SINGLE POLE SWITCH AT START, 3-WAY SWITCH AT MIDPOINT AND SINGLE POINT SWITCH AT END DRAWINGS
Main power supply and wiring system for 110/220 volt line; which wiring diagram fits (drawing)
A CLEARANCE OF NOT LESS THAN Pre requisite in use of split knob and tube wiring 76mm SHALL BE MAINTAINED BETWEEN CONDUCTORS AND NOT LESS THAN 26mm MULTI WIRE BRANCH CIRCUIT
A branch circuit consisting of two or more grounded conductors having a potential difference between them, and a grounded conductor having equal potential difference between it
550mm; 700mm 600mm; 850mm
An air terminal for lighting arrest is distanced at 7600mm. What must be the least height of the air terminal above the building part being protected for disaster prevention
7500mm to 9000mm 5000mm to 6000mm 10000mm to 12000mm 6000mm to 7600mm
What is the maximum horizontal range between two or more air terminal for lightning arrest for an effective disaster prevention in building
5500 mm
Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over residential and comercial properties and driveways not subjected to truck traffic and over 600 volts to ground Required minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subjected to truck traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land traveresed by vehicular such as cultivated, grazing forest and courtyards
3500mm
Minimum vertical clearance of an overhead service drop measured from the ground, at the electrical service entrance or above areas or sidewalks accesible only to pedestrian lanes, measure from final grade line or other accesible surface only for service drop cabled together with a grounded bare messenger wire and limited to 300 volts to ground
24 amperes
Maximum allowed ampere rating of one chord or plug utilization equipment connected in a 30 ampere branch circuit for lighting or utilization equipment Minimum ampacity of feeder conductor with a load of more than two wire branch circuit supplied by a 3-wire feeder but not exceed the computed branch circuit load Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 22 sq.m cross sectional area in size for USE Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 8.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for THW Ampacity of an insulated copper conductor, based on ambient temperature of 30degrees w/a 2.0 sq.m cross sectional area in size for TW Minimum wire size in sq.mm type THW stranded copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 30 ampere rating Minimum wire size in sq.mm type TW copper conductor in raceway for a branch circuit with 20 ampere rating Minimum branch circuit rating for household ranges and cooking appliance
30 amperes 85 amperes 45 amperes 15 amperes 5.5 sq.mm 3.5 sq.m 30 amperes
