Lecture 4- (Water Supply in Buildings) Part A- Review

What is the required head for a single-story building to supply water directly to all water supply fittings?

• 5 meters

• 7 meters

• 10 meters

• 12 meters

For a double-story building (ground + one), what is the required head for water supply?

• 7 meters

• 12 meters

• 15 meters

• 5 meters

Which type of system is used when the municipal water supply pressure is sufficient for distribution?

• Pumped system

• Direct system

• Gravity system

• Mixed system

In a direct system, what is NOT required for water distribution?

• Roof tanks

• Ventilation pipes

• • Additional pumps

• outlet in tanks

What is the purpose of the duplicate pump sets in a pump house?

• Faster water flow

• Reducing pressure

• One serves as a standby

• Increasing water temperature

What is the typical storage period designed for ground or underground reservoirs?

• 1 day

• 2-3 days

• 4-5 days

• 7 days

How high above ground level should overflow outlets of reservoirs be?

• 5 cm

• 10 cm

• 15 cm

• 20 cm

What is the storage requirement for public facilities connected to a municipal system?

• 1-hour storage

• 6-hour storage

• One-day storage

• Two-day storage

When the storage capacity exceeds 5000 liters, how should the tank be designed?

• One large tank

• Two or more compartments

• A single, deep tank

• Elevated only

• A system where no additional pumps are required is known as a (a)   system.