a metallic sleeve, caulked or joined to an opening in a pipe, into which a plug is screwed that can be removed for cleaning or examining the interior of the pipe.

a receptacle other than a trap attached to a plumbing system in which water or wastes may be collected or retained for ultimate discharge into the plumbing system.

the water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe and the water-distributing pipe.

the drainpipe from the trap of a fixture to the junction of that drain with any other drainpipe.

a water supply pipe connecting the fixture with the fixture branch.

is an arbitrary quantity in terms of which the load- producing effects or water requirements on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures are expressed in some arbitrarily chosen scale.

the level in a fixture at which water begins to overflow over the top or rim of the fixture.

is the top edge of a receptacle from where water overflows.

a fixture is flooded when the liquid therein rises to the flood level rim.

the area included within surrounding walls of a building (or portion thc1eof), exclusive of vent shafts and courts.

a tank located above or integral with water closet, urinal or similar fixtures for flushing or removing excrements in the fixture.

is a device located at the bottom of the tank for the purpose of flushing waster closet and similar fixtures.

is integrated within an air accumulator vessel which is designed to discharge a predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for flushing purposes.

is a device, which discharges a predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for flushing purposes and is actuated by direct water pressure.

a valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disc fitted against machine-smoothed faces, at right angles to the direction of flow.

a valve in which the flow of fluid is cut off by means of a circular disc that fits over and against the horizontal valve seat.

The movement of the plane of disc is parallel to the normal direction of flow of water through the orifice resulting to a tortuous passage which offers a high. pressure loss.

a return bend of small-sized pipe, one end of which is about 30 cm. long and the other end is about 7. 5 cm. long. It is commonly used as a faucet for a pantry sink.

Also, the term means the flexible tubing connection between a service pipe and a water main.

is the slope or fall of a line of pipe with reference to a horizontal plane. In drainage, it is usually expressed as the fall in centemeters per meter or percentage slope of pipe.

an interceptor of at least 3 cubic meters capacity to serve one or more fixtures and which is remotely located.

a device designed to retain grease from one to a maximum of tour fixtures.

the water that stands in or passes through the ground.

a branch vent that performs its functions for two (2) or more traps.

see Supports.

the vertical distance from the "Grade Line" to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the top line of measure roof or to the average height of the highest gable of a pitch or hip-roof

see Contamination.

is a drain pipe extending laterally from a soil or waste stack or building drain with or without vertical sections or branches, which receives the discharge from one or more fixture drains and conducts it to the soil or waste stack or to the building drain.

is any pipe or fitting installed in a horizontal position or which forms an angle of not more than forty-five (45) degrees with the horizontal plane.

is that part of a plumbing system extending from the house drain at a point 0.60 meters from the outside face of the foundation walt of a building to the junction with the street sewer or to any point of discharge, and conveying the drainage of one building site.

is the pipeline from the building to the public or street storm drainage system.

are cast iron soil pipes with plain ends connected together with bolted stainless steel bands and neoprene gaskets.

is a pipe that does not connect directly with the drainage system but conveys liquid wastes by discharging into a plumbing fixture, interceptor or receptacle directly connected to the drainage system .

is a pipe installed to vent a fixture trap and which connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the open air.

any and all liquid or water-borne waste from industrial or commercial processes, except domestic sewage.

means Iron Pipe Size.

a condition contrary to sanitary principles or injurious to health

is a device designed and installed to separate and retain deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matters from normal wastes and permits normal sewage or liquid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by gravity.

The lowest portion of the interior part of any pipe or conduit that is not vertical.

the Administrative Authority under the Department of Health, the Department of Public Works & Highways, the Department of Interior and Local Government, the City Mayors of Chartered Cities, Environmental Management Bureau (D.E.N.R) and other government: entities that regulate the practice of Registered & Licensed Master Plumbers.

equipment or materials bearing a label of a listing agency. AH labels shall be embossed, stamped or indelibly marked with stickers, glued on the finished product indicating the weight, specifications and logo of the manufacturer.

in plumbing, a secondary pipeline. In sewerage, a common sewer to which no other branch sewer is connected. It receives sewage from building sewer service connections only.

a water closet consisting of a continuous trough containing water. The trough extends under two or more adjacent seats. Prohibited by health authorities for permanent installations.

a fixture designed for the washing of the hands or face. Sometimes called a wash basin.

a cesspool that is not watertight.

(See Conductor) - a pipe connected from building gutter to the downspout or conductor.

is measured along its centerline.

is the discharge from any fixture, appliance or appurtenance in connection with a plumbing system which does not receive fecal matter.

equipment or materials included in a ____ published by a listing agency that maintain periodic inspection on current production of listed equipment or...

a pipe or shaft to convey foul air from a plumbing fixture or a room to the outer air.

a vertical vent connection on a horizontal soil or waste pipe branch at a point downstream of the last fixture connection and turning to a horizontal line above the highest overflow level of the highest fixture connected thereat;

a single area of land legally recorded or validated by other means acceptable to the Administrative Authority where a building is situated or ...

see Pollution.

any system of continuous piping, which is the principal artery of the system where branches are connected.

see Public Sewer.

the principal artery of the venting system to which venting branches are connected .

a large opening in a sewer line or part of a plumbing system constructed with sufficient size for a man to gain access therein for maintenance purposes and facility for changes of line and/or grade of pipeline .

a person technically and legally qualified and licensed to practice the profession of Master Plumbing without limitations in accordance with Republic Act 13 78. having passed the examination conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission, has received a Certificate of Registration from the Board of Master Plumbing and possesses the current license to practice.

that part of the horizontal piping of sanitary drainage system which measures 0.6 meter downstream from the last mobile home site and conveys sewage to a public sewer, private sewer, individual sewage disposal system or other points of disposal.