DEFINITION OF PLUMBING TERMS

ALLEY - Alley is any public space, public park moroughiare less than three (3) meters but
not less than two (2) meters in width which has been dedicated or deeded to the public for
public use.
ALTER OR ALTERATION - Alter or alteration is any change, addition or modification in
construction or
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APPROVED - Approved means accepted or acceptable under an applicable
specificationstated or cited in this Code, or accepted as suitable for the proposed use under
procedures and powers at the authority.
AUTHORITY - Authority in this Code is mean to be the individual official, board,
department or agency established an authorized by the office of the President (R.A. No.
1378) to administer and enforce the provisions of this National Plumbing Codeas adapted or
amended. (Prof. Sanitary Engineering) Plans and specs, (Master Plumber) - Install

Types Of Water Closet

SIPHON-VORTEX
Water enters through diagonal punching around the rim of the bowl, creating a
vortex that draws the water down into the rear trap with a swirling action that
scours the walls of the bowl. Water strikes two parallel ridges and folds over
forming a jet, producing siphonic action. Large water surface provides a very
efficient and clean process, and the flushing is extremely quiet. This model is
mostly of one-piece construction with a low profile. Expensive.
SIPHON-JET
Water enters through rim punchings and jets placed in an up-leg of the rear trap,
filling the trapway and creating an instant siphon action without rise of water
level. The result is quick water withdrawal. Large water surface provides an
efficient and clean operation. With quiet flushing and moderate cost, this is the
most popular residential model.

REVERSE-TRAP

Water enters through rim punchings and through a jet that fills the rear trapway
completely, creating a siphon action and resulting in quick withdrawal of water
from the bowl. A water jet is located at the inlet of the trapway. Most of the bowl
surface is covered with water. This model is efficient but moderately noisy. Its
cost is reasonably low.
WASH-DOWN
Water enters through an open rim, as though a bucket of water were dumped
into the bowl, filling the front trapway and creating siphon action. This model
provides quick removal of water with minimum water rise. Small water surface
makes the model more vulnerable to soiling and clogging. This is the least
efficient and most noisy type but lowest in cost.

PRESSURE/TANKLESS
Strong flushing action is created by a jet of water directed into the rim and jet.
The force of the jet draws the bowl contents into the rear trap. It doesn't use
siphonic action but relies on the driving force of jet action. At flush valve 25 psi
is needed with 1.5-in. inlet spud. Large water surface and large trapway size
make this model efficient and suitable for commercial use. Flushing is very
noisy. Expensive.
PRESSURE/TANK
A steel tank is located inside the china tank. Uses pressure from the water
supply system. A 1.5 in. water supply line provides 25 psi pressure, compressing
trapped air in the tank. When flushed the compressed air forces the water out.
The bowl is designed to accept the torrent of water. The crest of the surging
water empties the bowl through the enlarged trap. Large water surface makes
this model efficient. Design features make it suitable for residential
use. Flushing is very noisy. Low water usage (1.5 gpf) helps conserve water.
Expensive.

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RED

MATERIAL PIPED

PIPE IDENTIFICATION

Carbon Dioxide
Water (Fire Service)

Carbon Dioxide
Fire Service Water

ORANGE

Acetylene
Blast Furnace Gas
Gasoline
Grease
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Oil
Tar
Producer Gas
Liquid Petroleum Gas
Oil and Water
Vacuum-High

Acetylene
B.F. Gas
Gasoline
Grease
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Oil
Tar
Producer Gas
LPG
Oil and Water
High Vacuum

YELLOW

Acid
Air-High Pressure
Ammonia
Steam-High Pressure
Steam-Low Pressure
Water-Boiler Feed
Water-Hot
Water-High Pressure

Acid
H.P. Air
Ammonia
H.P. Steam
L.P. Steam
Boiler Feed Water
Hot Water
H.P. Water

GREEN

Air-Low Pressure
Argon-Low Pressure
Helium-Low Pressure
Nitrogen-Low Pressure
Water-Cold
Water-Distilled
Water-Low Pressure
Water-Treated
Oil and Water

L.P. Air
L.P. Argon
L.P. Helium
L.P. Nitrogen
Cold Water
Distilled Water
L.P. Water
Treated Water
Oil and Water

IDENTIFICATION OF
PIPE BY COLOR
NBC Amended Rules and Regulation
(PD 1096)
Rule XIII Electrical and Mechanical
Regulations