Administrative Policies and Procedures

1. A plumbing permit is required for the replacement of which of the following?

a. Water closet
b. Water heater
c. Bathing unit
d. Faucet
A plumbing permit is not needed for the direct replacement of any plumbing fixture, except for a
water heater. However, if a fixture location is changed, a permit is required. In other words, you can
remove a toilet and replace it with a new one without the need for a permit. But, if you move the
closest flange in any way, a permit is required. This is true for all plumbing fixtures.

2.

The provisions for licensing are determined by which of the following:

a. State Board of Plumbing

b. Authority having jurisdiction
c. Plumbing inspector
d. The responsible master plumber
The authority having jurisdiction determines the provisions for licensing. State
Plumbing Boards determine requirements and provide testing of qualified
applicants to become licensed. Plumbing inspectors enforce codes adopted by the
AHJ.

General Regulations
3.

Which of the following is suitable for testing a DWV system for leaks?
a. Air
b. Water
c. Smoke
d. All of the above

It is common for modern DWV systems to be tested with air. In the old days water was the most
common means of testing. When there is a leak that cannot be found easily, smoke can be used to
expose the leak location. Smoke is not used as a primary test method. Air is the test medium of
choice. The testing of a DWV system is to be conducted for a minimum of 15 minutes. The minimum
test pressure is required to be 10 pounds per square inch (PSI). If only underground plumbing is
being tested there must be one riser that is at least ten feet above the main plumbing system.

4. All pipe used in plumbing applications will have all of the following markings except:
a. Pressure rating in psi
b. Nominal pipe size
c. Length of pipe
d. Manufacturer's brand name
Some pipe manufacturers list measurement in one foot increments when rolls of pipe are 100' or
over, but do not list increments on joints of 21', 20' or less. Brand names, psi rating, and nominal
pipe size are required.

Fixtures
5.

What is the likely height of a handicap toilet?

a. 13 inches
b. 15 inches
c. 18 inches
d. 22 inches

Handicap toilets are available with heights that include 16 inches, 18 inches and 20 inches.

Eighteen inches is the most common height of a standard handicap toilet.

6. What is the minimum unobstructed opening of egress when a shower door is installed for a
typical shower?
a. 22 inches
b. 24 inches
c. 28 inches
d. 30 inches
The minimum unobstructed opening of egress for a shower door installed on a typical shower is 22
inches.

Indirect and Special Wastes

7. Which of the following is considered to be the best method for connecting an indirect waste
to a sanitary drainage system?
a. Air gap
b. Air break
c. Both a and b are equal
d. None of the above
An air gap is believed to be superior to an air break for the protection of an indirect wastepipe from
back siphonage. Due to the nature of installation there is more risk of a backflow occurring with an
air break. Since air breaks have discharge piping entering a receptor it is feasible to have the
sanitary drain become clogged and back up, which could result in contaminated waste traveling
back to the indirect waste fixture. This is not possible when an air gap is used.

8. The minimum vertical distance from the bottom of an indirect drain line to its receptor's
flood rim is _____________________________.
a. 1"
b. "
c. "
d. 2"
Minimum vertical distance from the bottom of an indirect drain line to its receptors flood rim is 1".

Vents and Venting

9. Which of the following types of fixtures can be served by a combination-waste-and-vent
system?
a. Urinals
b. Toilets
c. Sinks
d. Bidets
Combination-waste-and vent (CWV) systems do not require independent vents on all fixtures.
Instead of a vertical vent the fixtures approved for a CWV installation are installed with oversized
drains. Due to the larger drain diameter the fixture obtains the needed air for drainage in the top
section of the oversized piping. Urinals, toilets and bidets are not allowed to be installed on CWV
systems.

10. You are connecting two back to back lavatories, two urinals and two water closets to one
horizontal branch. What are the maximum number fixtures that can be connected to a
horizontal branch?
a.3
b.4
c6
d.8

The plumbing code allows a maximum of eight fixtures connections to a horizontal branch drain.
This is also called a circuit vent.

Traps and Cleanouts

11. Piping for building drains and horizontal drainage branches require the installation of
cleanouts. Spacing for these cleanouts is determined by the diameter of the drain and other
factors. In this scenario the drain pipe diameter is three inches. This drain has a running
length of 77 feet. During this run the pipe takes one 90-degree turn. How many cleanouts
are required for this installation?
a.2
b.3
c.4
d.6
Drain pipes with diameters of four inches, or less, are required to have cleanouts installed at a
maximum distance of 50 feet apart. In our example this requires two cleanouts for this rule. A
cleanout is also required when the pipe changes direction with an angle greater than 45 degrees.
Since this pipe installation has a 90-degree bend another cleanout is required. Therefore, a total of
three cleanouts are required.

12.

One trap arm may serve a total of how many P-traps?

a. 3
b. 1
c. 2
d. 4

Not more than one trap is permitted on a trap arm.

Water Supply and Distribution

13.

Flexible water connections are required to be _________.

a. Readily accessible
b. Accessible
c. Limited to first-floor installations
d. Supported

All flexible water connections are required to be accessible. This means that they can be concealed
in a cabinet or behind an access panel, but they must be accessible.

14. Water heaters, hose bibs and sill cocks are normally protected from backflow with
________.
a. An air gap
b. An air break
c. A vacuum breaker
d. A reduced-pressure backflow preventer
Vacuum breakers are normally used to protect water heaters, sill cocks and hose bibs from
backflow dangers.

Sanitary Drainage Systems

15. What is the typical amount of grade required per liner foot on a household drainage pipe?
a. 1/8 inch
b. 1/4 inch
c. 3/4 inch
d. 1 inch

The amount of grade, also referred to as pitch or fall, for a drain pipe is determined by the size of
the drain pipe. Master plumbers and other design professional establish these elements of a
plumbing system based on the minimum standards required by local code requirements. As a
general rule-of thumb, the proper amount of grade for a drain up to 4-inches in diameter is .25 inch
per liner foot.

16. What will result when a 4 inch pipe is reduced in size in the direction of the flow?
a. The waste will travel faster which will allow for better cleaning of the pipe.
b. This could cause blockage to build up at the reduction point.
c. This could cause slugging in the waste system.
d. This will have no affect on the drainage system.
At the reduction point, because of the direction of flow, waste can build up which will result in ping
system blockage.

Special Piping and Storage Systems

17. In Med Gas systems, the exhaust from vacuum pumps must be discharged into the
following:
a. Designated receptor
b. Indirect drain
c. Outdoors
d. Relief vent
Exhaust must be discharged outdoors in a way which will minimize the hazard of noise
and contamination to the environment.

18.

Flux can only be used in the brazing process when:

a. Brazing copper to brass
b. Brazing copper to copper
c. Not allowed
d. Both a and b

Flux may only be used to braze dissimilar metals.

Water Heaters
19. Where is the maximum allowable working pressure of a storage tank and water heater
required to be shown?
a. In the installation guide
b. Stamped in the metal
c. On a permanently attached plate
d. Either b or c
Such markings shall be in an accessible position outside of the tank, permanently affixed.

20. The minimum depth thickness for a water heater drip pan is
__________________________.
a. 1"
b. 1.5"
c. 3/4"
d. 2"
1.5" is the minimum depth size for a drip pan.

Recycling Gray Water

21.

Gray water that enters a collection reservoir must be ________.

a. Measured
b. Flow controlled
c. Filtered
d. Monitored
Any gray water going into a gray-water collection reservoir is required to be filtered. This is required
as a means of blocking solids from entering the collection reservoir. While the fixtures allowed for
the recycling of gray water should not be transporting solids there is always a possibility the some
type of solid could find its way into the drainage water. The filters stop these impurities from
reaching the collection of gray water that will be recycled.

22. What is the maximum amount of time that gray water is allowed to be retained for use to
flush a toilet or urinal?
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 96 hours
The maximum allowable time for the retention of gray water that will be used to flush toilets or
urinals is 72 hours. Holding water for long periods of time can result in the growth of bacteria. This
bacteria is not wanted in the plumbing system. For example, green water in a toilet tank is not
appealing and could present health hazards. When a gray water recycling system is sized properly
the water retained in a collection reservoir would be balanced to the fixtures served and the normal
daily use of the fixtures will draw down from the reservoir often enough to avoid prolonged water
storage.

Fuel Gas
23. Gas piping installed in a laundry chute ____________.
a. Must be secured at maximum intervals of 6 feet
b. Must be protected from damage in the normal course of use of the chute
c. Is required to be installed with only vertical pipe sections
d. Is a code violation
Gas piping in not allowed to be installed in laundry chutes, dumbwaiters, air-circulating ducts or
elevators. The chutes, shafts and ducts can transport gas to various locations in a building if a leak
should occur. Therefore, it is inappropriate to install gas piping in a location that could distribute gas
beyond the location of the leak.

24. When flow controls are installed on gas piping, they _____________.
a. Must be accessible
b. Must not contain sediment traps
c. Must be equipped with a leak-limiting device
d. Are used to keep operating pressure lower than the supply pressure
Flow controls on gas systems are installed to keep the operating pressure of the system lower than
the supply pressure for the system. These devices prevent excessive pressure from the distribution
system. They must be approved and suitable both the inlet and outlet gas pressure for the
application. The flow controls must be readily accessible.

Math
25.

What is the angle made when you offset a sewer with a 1/8 bend?
a. 45
b. 60
c. 72
d. 90

Degree of Angle = Fitting x 360 Degrees

Degree of Angle = 0.125 x 360 Degrees

Degree of Angle = 45 degrees

26. What is the total force in pounds on a 6 inch diameter test plug with a water head of 15
feet?
a. 3.00 psi
b. 4.25 psi
c. 6.51 psi
d. 7.20 psi
psi = Height x Amount of pressure exerted at base of a one foot stack
psi = 15 x .434
psi = 6.51

Questions and Answers

1. Which of the following plumbing code in USA does the National Plumbing Code

of the Philippines was being patterned for?

A. Standard Plumbing Code

B. ASPE Code

C. Uniform Plumbing Code

D. International Plumbing Code

2. What is the PRC Resolution Number is issued by the Board of Master

Plumbing for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines?

A. Res. No. 2

B. Res. No. 1378

C. Res. No. 4

D. Res. No. 962

3. According to the Code, the desgign of roof gutters is based on the maximum

roof area. What is the shape of the gutter does the desgn table for storm sewer is
being based to?
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A. Circular

B. Restangular

C. Ovate

D. Semi-circular

4. What shall be issued by the Administrative Authority for the construction of a

part of a large and/or complicated plumbing system before the entire plans and
specifications for the whole system have been submitted or approved?

A. Restraining order

B. Partial permit

C. Summon

D. Evaluation sheet

5. What institution standart used as a reference for joining pipes?

A. ASSE

B. ASPE

C. ANSI

D.IAPMO

6. What type of PVC female screws for water piping is prohibited under the code?

A. Tapped

B. Job fabricated

C. Seamless

D. Schedule 20 screws

7. Within how many days upon the approval of Rep. Act No. 1378 does it require

to have a Board Examiners for Master Plumbers formed?

A. Thirty days

B. Fortyfive days

C. Sixty days

D. Fifteen days

8.The minimum requirement for the slope of horizontal drainage pipes between
manholes is

A. 2%

B. 2 1/2%

C. 3%

D. 4%

9. What kind of joint is not allowed in cast iron pipe?

A. Welded

B. Threaded

C. Soldered

D. Ball and Spigot

10. Who has the power to remove any member of the Board of Master Plumbers

for neglect of duty, incompetence, malpratice and unprofessional or dishonorable

conduct?
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A. President of the Philippines

B. Civil Service Commisioner

C. Chairman of PRC Commisioners

D. Commision on Appointments

11. Which of the following is not included in a plumbing unit?

A. Water Meter

B. Floor Drain

C. Urinal

D. Laundry Tray

12. Who is empowered to administer the provision of Rep. Act 1378?

A. Office of the President

B. Congress of the Philippines

C. The Board of Examiners for Master Plumbers

D. Professional Regulation Commision

13. Who is authorized to issue rules and regulations to carry into effect the

objectives of Rep. Act 1378?

A. Board of Master Plumbers

B. Congress of the Philippines

C. President of the Philippines

D. Professional Regulation Commision

14. What is the minimum age requirement for an appointee to become a member
of the Board of Master Plumbers?

A. Thirty years old

B. Twenty eight years old

C. Thirty two years old

D. Thirty five years old

15. According to Rep. Act 1378 for at leasrt how many years must the appointee

to the Board of Master Plumbers must have been actively engaged in the trade of
plumbing?
A. Ten years

B. Eight years

C. Two years

D. Five years

16. Of the four board subjects given for Master Plumbers examination, which of

this subject was originally split into two subject?

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A. Practical Problems

B. Design And Installations

C. Plumbing Code

D. Plumbing Arithmetic

17. A plumbing permit shall expire and become null and void if the plumbing work

authorized therein if not started for how many days?

A. 30 days

B. 45 days

C. 100 days

18. Who was awarded as the most outstanding Registered Master Plumber for
the Year 2011?

A. Dave Vela

B. Alberto Azarcon

C. Alberto Cabael

D. Thelma Cardente

19. What is the fee if an expired plumbing permit is renewed?

A. P 150.00B
B. Equal to the original fee
D. 1/2 of the original fee

D.365 days

C. Double of the original fee

20. For at least how many working days shall a required for inspection of the

plumbing works be filed before such inspection be intended?

A. 7 working days

B. 5 working days

C. 3 working days

D. 10 working days

21. Who is the current chairman of the Board of Examiners for Master Plumber?

A. Fortunato Amosco

B. Virgilio Simbulan

C. Jessie Mariano

D. Valerin Maogila

22. For a vertical drainage line that is installed to be truly in vertical position, what
is the allowed degeree of the branch to be used?

A. 10

C. 30

D. 60

23. A type of drainage and venting system with universal branch line that is
prohibited

A. Single

B. 45

B. Dual

C. Dependent

D. Alternate

24. Building sewers shall be tested by completely filling the sewer with water from

the ___

A. Lowest to the highest point

B. Lowest to at least ground level

C. Lowest to at least a 10-foot head

D. Lowest to at least a 5-foot head

25. What is the name of the professional orginazation for the Registered Master

Plumbers here in the Philippines?

A. National Association of Master Plumbing of the Philippines

B. National Association of Master Plumbers of the Phillipines

C. National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines

D. National Master Plumbing Association of the Philippines

26. Aside from Bell and Spigot, B & S in the code means

A. Ball and Socket

B. Browning and Smith

C. Butt and Soldered

D. Brown and Sharp

27. NAMPAP is a professional organization of Registered Master Plumber under

PRC. What is the PRC accreditation number of NAMPAP?

A. 10

B.14

D. 12

28. In what year did NAMPAP was incorporated as a professional organization?

A. 1935

C. 18

B. 1956

C. 1946

D. 1968

29. In the water test of the entire plumbing system all openings should be tightly

closed except at

A. Producing cleanouts

B. Highest opening

C. Stack vent

D. Bleeders

30. Under what law did plumbing became a duly recognized profession by the

Philppine government?
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A. Nat'l Plumbing Code of the Phil of 1959

B. Tydings McDuffie Act of 1905

C. Jones Law of 1907

D. Republic Act 1378

31. Unless serving sinks or urinals, cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal

drain line that is

A. Equal to 2.0 meters

B. Greater than 2.0 meters

C. Less than 1.5 meters

D. None of these

32. What Congress of the Republic of the Philippines approved after the third

reading Rep. Act 1378 otherwise known as the Plumbing Law of the Philippines?

A. Third Congress

B. Sixth Congress

C. Second Congress

D. Fifth Congress

33.The cover of gravity tanks shall be vented using a screened

A. Return bend pipe

B. Upright pipe

C. Horizontal nipple

D. All of these

34. Who was the first Charter President of NAMPAP?

A. Antonio Mansueto Sr.

B. Comelio G. Odvina

C. Jesus Tanghal Dera

D.Catalino C. Casupanan

35.Except for plastic piping system, hot and cold water piping may be tested wtih

___
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A. 50 psi of the working pressure of the water in the system for at least 15 minutes

B. 100 psi air for at least 10 minutes

C. 35 psi air for at least 15 minutes

D. 40 psi air or 150 psi water for 10 minutes

36. A stack, as defined in the code, is ___

A. The main vent

B. Any vertical vent

C. The horizontal main of soil, waste, or vent stack

D. The vertical main of soil, waste, or vent piping that extends one or more stories

37. How many units do the controversial Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 otherwise

known as the National Building Code limits the practice of Master Plumber?
A. 20

B.10

C. 5

D. 50

38. What is the minimum allowable interval for the support of plastic pipes when

installed vertically
A. 2ft

B. 5ft

C.1 meter

D. 1.5 meter

39. In 1966- 1969, the Board of Master Plumbers and NAMPAP prepared a
curriculum for Plumbing Engineering and approved by the Department of
Education. What was the first school that introduced the Plumbing Engineering
curriculum?

A. Feati University

B. University of the Philippines

C. Mapua Institute of Technology

D. National University

40. What kind of concealed connections on fixtures that it is required to provide

an access panel or utility at least 0.30 meter in its least dimension for easy
inspection and repair?
A. Slip joint

C.Hubless

D. Flanged

41. A fitting for lead-caulked joint that is prohibited when in vertical position

A. Single hub

B. Ball and socket

B. Double hub

C. Double tapped tee

D. All of these

42. PD No. 1185 is another law that Master Plumbers used as their guide in the
practice of the plumbing profession.What is PD No. 1185?

A. Accessibilty Law

B. Fire Code of the Philippines

C. Water Code of the Philippines

D. Code of Sanitation

43. To allow cleaning of the soil and waste line each cleanout should be installed

A. In the direction of flow

B. Opening upward

C. Vertically above flow line

D. All of these

44. The appropriate sealant that will be used to cover void spaces between pipes

and sleeves through concrete floors in the ground

A. Bitumen

C. Grease

D. Putty

45. For the hot and cold water distribution system, on what side should the hot
water supply be placed in combination fittings?

A. Left

B. Epoxy

B. Right

C. Center

D. None of these

46. According to the Fire Code of the Philippines what is the required slope of all

horizontal runs of dry standpipes system for purpose of drawing?

A. 10%

B.20%

C. 5%

D. 2%

47. Unless prohibited by structural conditions, what is the reference of each

vertical vent pipes before offsetting horizontally to join the stack vent or vent stack?

A. Invert of trap

B. Air gap of fixture

C. Water level inside the trap

D. Highest flood level rim of fixture

48. A kind of cleanout plugs that will be installed in case where raised heads may

cause hazards to passing personnel or vehicles.

A. Depressed

B. Countersunk

C. Embedded

D. Recessed

49. What is the maximum water pressure must standpipe fittings and connections

must withstand to when ready for service?

A. 21 kg/cm

B. 34 kg/cm

C.15 kg/cm

D. 8 kg/cm

50. When can a vertical piping be considered to be wet vented?

A. Between openings of vent pipes

B. Between any two consecutive inlet levels

C. On stack vent

D. When serving two water closets at different levels

51. What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located
more than 23 meters above the Fire Service connection?

A. 3 inches

B. 6 inches

C. 5 inches

D. 4 inches

52. What is the minimum pipe size of the standpipe if the highest outlet is located

23 meters or less above the Fire Service connection?

A. 3 inches

B.6 inches

C. 5 inches

D. 4 inches

53. What is not needed to be installed when a combination standpipe system is

installed in accordance with the Fire Code?

A. Dry standpipe

B. Wet standpipe

D. Siamese connection

54. Who among the Board Examiners is not a signatory to PRC Resolution 04
that request for the adoption and promulgation of the Revised National Plumbing
Code of the Philippines in 1999?

A. Imelda Perez

C. Sprinkler system

B. Aida Emely Luz

C. Fortunato Amosco D. Jesus Pacheco

55. For new, additional or altered plumbing installation not exceeding 20 units, the
Building Code stated that a Licensed Master Plumber could sign and affix his seal
on the follwing engineering documents except

A. Plumbing plan and layout

B. Design analysis and plans of the original installation

C. Isometric drawing

D. Guide specifications and bill of materials

56.In sizing the grease interceptors, four elements are being used. Two of these

elements are number of meals per peak hour and the waste flow rate. Whta are the
other two elemets?

A. Slope and retention time

B. Storage factor and time of concentration

C. Retention time and storage factor

D. Percolation rate and time of concentration

57. If the discharge of a fixture or drain may contain solids or semisolids heavier

than water that would be harmful to the drainage system or cause stopaage within
the system, where the discharge must pass first?

A. Sand interceptor

B. Screen wire mesh

C. Wooden baffle

58. What is the minimum number of approved slip joints fittings may be used on
the putlet side of the trap?

A. Three

B. Two

C. None

D. One

59. Except on what fixture does the vent pipe opening from the soil or waste pipe

must not be below the weir of the trap?

A. Lavatory

B. Kitchen sink

C. Bath tub

D. Water closet

60. According to the Building Code of the Philippines what is the range in height

above grade should the Siamese fire department conncetion be installed?

A. 30 cm to 1.2 m

B. 60 cm to 1.5 m

C. 80 cm to 1.8 m

D. 50 cm to 1.0 m

61. Which of the following is not considered as suds-producing fixture?

A. Kitchen sink

C. Washing machine

D. Bidet

62. The Building Code stated that all dry standpipe outlets shall be equipped with
valves having substantial chains. What kind of valve is this?

A. Check valve

B. Bath tub

B. Globe valve

C. Gate valve

D. Ball valve

63. Wet venting is applied whenever

A. There are 1 or 2 fixtures at every level

B. Fixtures are of the same level

C. Fixtures are not vented individually

D. None of these

64. Aside from the number of fixture units connected to it, the size of the vent

piping is determined by its

A. Number of inlets

B. Length

C. Discharge

D. Loading

65. To what provision does the design, construction and operation of deep wells

for the abstraction of ground water will have to follow?

A. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

B. National Standards for Drinking Water

C. Water Code of the Philippines

D. Code of Sanitation

66. Drainage piping serving fixtures located below the crown level of the main

sewer shall discharge into an approved water tight

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A. Septic tank

B. Sump

C. Cesspool

D. Leaching tank

67. Who shall set the criteria for the quality of drinking water from meteoric,

surface or underground sources?

A. National Water Resources Board

B. Department of Health

C. National Standards for Drinking Water

D. Department of Environment and Natural Resources

68. Where the number of water closets in a floor level exceeds 20, how many of

these shall be provided to the disabled persons?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

69. In accordance to the Building Code, what must be provided in addition to

septic tanks by building located in areas where there is no sanitary sewerage

system whenever they will dispose their waste?
A. Baffle plate
D. Settling chamber

B. Subsurface absorption filed

C. Imhoff tank

70. What is the maximum distance as where supports of vertical cast iron soil

pipes are made?

A. Every 3.0 m

B. Every meter

C.Every storey

D. Every joint

71. Whenever the piping is pressurized by a pump or ejector, what kind of pipe

should not be used in the excreta drainage system?

A. Vitrified clay pipe

B. Hubless cast iron

C. Galvanized wrought iron

D. None of these

72. What government agency is tasked to set the criteria in the discharge of

sanitary sewage from buildings or pretreated industrial wastewater directly into the
nearest sanitary sewer main?

A. National Pollution Control Commission

B. Dept of Environment and Natural Resources

C. Department of Health

D. Department of Public Works

73. Where practical, all pipes from fixtures shall be run in what direction with

respect to the nearest wall or building line?

A. Offset

B. Parallel

C. Across

D. Perpendicular

74. What is the minimum height of raised letters on an iron or bronze sign that will

read "CONNECTION TO DRY STANDPIPE"?

A. 20mm

B. 1/4inch

C. 25mm

D. 30mm

75. With what standard specification must all pipe materials must conform to?

A. Product Strandard of the Philippines

B. Interational Producers Standard

C. Philippine Standard Council

D. Department of Trade and Industry

76. What is the minimum number of years of experience must a Registered

Master Plumber be before he can be a technical staff of a Building Office?

A. One year

B. Three years

C. Two years

D. Five years

77. Article 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 actually allows a Registered Master Plumber to

sign and seal plans for new sanitary installations of more than twenty (20) plumbing
units. Aside from being a Registered Master Plumber what is the other requirement
that you must have before you can sign and seal it?

A. A registered engineer

B. An engineering graduate

C. Having a minimum experience of 5 years

D. A member of NAMPAP

78. The following are the data required whenever a Registered Master Plumber

sign the blueprint of the building plan EXCEPT

A. Date of PRC registration

B. PTR date

C. Registration expiry date

D. None of these

79. According to Art 3.2.2.2 of PD 1096 what scope of work in plan preparation for

new sanitary installations with more than 20 units does a sanitary engineer differs
with a Registered Master Plumber?
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A. Det. all drawings of septic tanks in the absence of disposal field

B. Sanitary plan, layout and details

C. Cost estimate

D. Isometric drawings of roughing in.

80. When shall the installation of plumbing equipment to supply building or

structures from existing water supply system only be allowed to?

A. If the water demand is inadequate

B. Whenever the water supply is scantity availbale

C. When there is always water in the main

D. When water is not available in the vicinity

81. In the excreta drainage system, which of the following pipe materials should
not be used underground?

A. Vitrified clay pipe

B. Hubless cast iron
D. None of the above

82. Which of the following could be omitted if the trap arm changes direction that
does not exceed 90 degrees?

A. Wye

C. Galvanized wrought iron

B.Cleanout

C. Long sweep

D. Combination of 1/8 bend and wye

83. How does a pneumatic tank be designed to supply adequate water pressure

in all floors of a building that will be in accordance with the Building Code?

A. Twice the maximum total dynamic pressure required

B. Equal to the total water supply fixture units

C. Twice the total demand per capita

D. Equal to the total dynamic head and minus all the head losses

84. What is the masimum length of the fire hose that shall be equipped on wet
standpipes?

A. 12 meters

B. 23 meters

C.17 meters

D. 25 meters

85. What is the type of Siamese connection that all 125-millimeter dry standpipes

shall be equipped with?

A. Three-way

B. Two-way

C.Four-way

D. One-way

86. What is the nimimum floor area in every storey which is used for habitation,

recreation, dining, study of work and which has an occupiped load of not more than
20, wherein a standard automatic extinguishing system is a
A. 300 sq.m

C. 400 sq.m

D. 500 sq.m

87. Which of the following is a prohibited fixture inside a public toilet room?

A. Faucet

B. 200 sq.m

B.Drinking fountain

C. Slop sink

D. Bidet

88. Aside from galvanized steel, what is the other material for dry standpipe that

the Building Code allows?

A. PVC pipe

B.Wrought iron

C.PE pipe

D. Brass

89. Where should the overflow pipe lead for overhead tank installed on buildings?

A. Soil stack

D. Gutter

C. Storm drain

90. What portion of the trap should the vent pipe opening will not go below from a
soil or waste pipe?

A. Slip joint

B. Scuppers

B. Weir

C. Sleeve

D.Seal

91. The following are grounds for non-issuance of the certificate of registration by

the Board of Master Plumbers EXCEPT

A. Convicted by court for any criminal offense

B. Of unsound mind

C. Guilty of immoral or dishonorable conduct

D. Failure to pay the required fees

92. What should be done whenever a partition contains some piping and runs
parallel to the floor joist underneath?

A. Notching should be introduced into the joist

B. Adjust the joist to make it perpendicular with the direction of pipe

C. Space the joist wider to accommodate the pipe

D. Double the joist

93. Which of the following is the primary basics for sizing vertical rainwater piping

in the Revised National Plumbing Code?

A. Intensity of rainfall

B. Wind direction

C. Slope of roof

D. Roof area

94. What kind of septic tank is prohibited?

A. CONCRETE

B. STEEL

C.PLASTIC

D. WOODEN

95. If ever pipes are to pass through masonry by using pipe sleeves, how far
must each pipe be from each other?

A. Minimum of three diameters, center to center

B. Minimum of three diameters flushed from each hole

C. Minimum of 0.15 m on centers

D. Maximum of two diameters flushed from each hole

96. What is the minimum number of water closet in a floor level wherein you have

to provide 1 water closet for disabled persons as provided by Batas Pambansa Blg.
344? in excess of this number you have to provide 2.
A. 12

B. 15

C. 20

D. 10

97. What is the shape for the signage for women's comfort room in order to aid

visually impaired women readilty determine whether a washroom is for men or

women?
A. CIRCLE

B.RECTANGLE

D. SQUARE

98. What is the maximum height should a water closet have if it is intended for a
disabled person.

A. 0.40m

C.TRIANGLE

B. 0.50m *

C. 0.45m

D. 0.35m

99. Accordingto Batas Pambansa Blg. 344, what type of urinal should be provided

for disabled persons?

A. WALL-HUNG TYPE

B. PEDESTAL TYPE

C. TROUGH TYPE

D. NONE OF THESE

100. For how many days shall the REvised National Plumbing Code will take
effect following its complete publication in the Official Gazette?

A. 100 days

D. RECTANGLE

C. TRIANGLE

B. GOVERNMENT

C. PRIVATE

D. COMPETENT

103. What is the minimum dimension for a turning space in a water closet stall
intended for disabled persons?

A. 2.00 m

B. CIRCLE

102. One of the Code of Ethics for Master Plumber states "Take advantage of a
salaried ____ position to complete unfairly with a practicing Master Plumber." What
is the missing word?

A.HIGHER

D. 30 days

C.50 days

101. What shape of signage is shown for mens showroom?

A. SQUARE

B. 60 days

B. 1.20 m

C. 1.00 m

D. 1.50 m

104. In order as not to impede the movement of a person in wheel chair and to

have a convenient access on the lavatory, what is the allowable knee recess
vertical clearance that will be provided?
A. 0.50 m to 0.80 m

B. 0.60 m to 0.80 m

C. 0.40 m to 0.70 m

D. 0.60 m to 0.70 m

105. What is the minimum total net inlet area of roof deck drains on roof deck

used as sun decks and parking decks?

A. Equal to the area of outlet pipe

B. Equal to 4 times the area of outlet pipe

C. Equal to 2 times the area of outlet pipe

D. Equal to 1 1/2 times the area of outlet pipe

106. When permitted by DENR, which of the following below is NOT used as a

basis in determining the type of the private sewage disposal system to be used?

A. SOIL POROSITY

B. GROUND WATER LEVEL

C. NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS

D. LOCATION

107. What is the maximum allowable lead content of pipe and fitting for potable

piping system?
A. 0%

B. 2%

C. 5%

D. 8%

108. What is the minimum horizontal clear dsitance from the septic tank to the

property line of the adjoining private property?

A. 1.0 m

C. 1.5 m

D. 1.8 m

109. If a septic tank has a compartment that exceed 3.7 m in length, what should
be the additional requirement?

A. An additional manhole

B. Increase the size of the leaching chamber

C. Increase the number of compartments

D. Baffle wall is added

110. What is the minimum diameter of vent pipe is allowed in the revised Code?

A. 1 inch

B. 1.2 m

B. 1 1/4 inch

C. 2 inch

D. 1 1/2 inch

111. What installation standard is followed in joining plastic pipe and fittings by

solvent cement?
A. ISO

C. IAPMO

D. ASHRAE

112. Under the Accessibilty Law, what is the minimum area of water closet stalls?

A. 1.7 x 1.8 meters

B.ANSI

B. 2.0 x 2.0 meters

C. 1.5 x 1.8 meters

D. 1.2 x 2.0 meters

113. Within how many meters away shall unions be installed from regulating

equipment, water heater, conditioning tank and similar equipment which require
removal for servicing or replacement?

A. 2 ft

B. 1 m

C. 5 ft

D. 0.3 m