PSME RMP SPLBE Review 2019

Name: ___________________________________ Date: ______________________________

Organization: _____________________________
1. Modern or state-of-the-art plumbing installation ow require the close coordination of works among Master Plumbers,
Architects and Engineers to come up with the most _______ and _______ plumbing installation.
a. sufficient / approved c. minimum / maximum
b. efficient / economical d. daring / exotic
2. Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in _______ volume and a pressure ______
to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under all normal conditions of use.
a. exact / exact c. sufficient / adequate
b. efficient / equipped d. half / full
3. Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with a private sewage-disposal system shall have at least
______ and ________. Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the basic requirements of
sanitation and personal hygiene.
a. one wall hung water closet / double kitchen type c. one hanging water closet / one kitchen type sink
sink d. none of the above
b. one pedestal water closet / single kitchen type
sink
4. Each fixture directly connected to the drainage system shall be equipped with a ______.
a. air vented type c. relief vent
b. water-sealed trap d. bypass ventilation
5. ________ shall extend to the outer air and installed to preempt clogging and the return of foul air to the building.
a. Vent terminals c. SVTR
b. Stack d. VSTR
6. Minimum vent pipe size for water closet.
a. 2” c. 4”
b. 3” d. 1 ½”
7. Minimum vent pipe size for drinking fountain.
a. 2” c. 1 ¼”
b. 2 ½” d. 1 ½”
8. A stack as defined in the code is,
a. Vertical main soil, waste or vent piping c. Main vent
b. Vertical vent d. Horizontal main
9. Air pressure in drainage pipes greater than atmospheric pressure.
a. Standard pressure c. Back pressure
b. Normal pressure d. Barometric pressure
10. The minimum size of water supply pipe to a lavatory is,
a. 1 inch diameter c. 3/8 inch diameter
b. 2/4 inch diameter d. ½ inch diameter
11. A means of measurement for vertical waste or soil stack. It is equal to each floor level or storey in abuilding but are
always at least eight feet (2.4m) internal.
a. Vertical distance c. Branch interval
b. Main stack intervals d. Horizontal interval
12. A pipe fitting used to reduce the size of an opening which is threaded on both the inside and the outside is called.
a. Unions c. Nipple
b. Cap d. Bushing
13. Is used to close the end of a pipe.
a. Plug c. Bushing
b. Cap d. Union
14. Upon issuance of Plumbing permit, plumbing installation shall commence within,
a. No limit c. One year
b. One month d. 360 days
15. In case of renewal of expired plumbing permit, a fee of equivalent to _____ of the original fee.
a. Whole c. ¾
b. ½ d. None of the above
16. Any two or more similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal soil or waste branch.
a. Series of fixtures c. Group of fixtures
b. Side by side fixtures d. Battery of fixtures
17. All shower compartments, regardless of shape shall have a minimum finished interior area of ____ and shall be capable
of encompassing a 762 mm diameter circle.
a. 0.60 sqm. c. 0.70 sqm.
b. 0.80 sqm. d. 0.90 sqm.
18. The rim over which water would spill on the floor.
a. Floor level c. Air gap
b. Flood level d. Air vent
19. A stop valve place in service pipe near its connection with the water main is called?
a. Service cock c. Stop cock
b. Corporation cock d. Gate valve
20. When potable water is discharge to the drainage system, it shall be by means of approved air gap of 2 pipe size
diameter from the supply of the outlet and top surface of the drainage inlet, but in no case shall be less than ____.
a. 25 mm c. 32 mm
b. 50 mm d. 55 mm
21. Who was the NAMPAP President spearheaded the updating of the RNPCP in 1996?
a. Jamie M. Cabase c. Fortunato H. Amosco
b. HemogenesPobre d. Teodoropastor
22. When was the National Plumbing Code of the Philippines promulgated and approved by Malacañang?
a. June 18, 1955 c. January 28, 1959
b. December 21, 1999 d. February 14, 1959
23. Who is the Chairman of Board of Master Plumbers (BOMP) where the NAMPAP submitted the draft code to him in
October 1999.
a. Engr. John Jones c. Engr. Raymundo Gumapac
b. Engr. Fortunato H. Amosco d. Engr. CatalinoCasapunan
24. RNPC 1999 was approved by Pres. Joseph Estrada last_________.
a. June 27, 1956 c. December 21, 1999
b. April 19, 1958 d. July 25, 1999
25. How many set(s) of approved plumbing plan, data and specification will retain by the Administrative Authority.
a. 2 sets c. 3 sets
b. 1 set d. 4 sets
26. How many set(s) of plan shall be kept or retain to a jobsite at all times while the work is in progress.
a. 3 sets c. 1 set
b. 2 sets d. 4 sets
27. If the plumbing work is suspended or abandoned at any time after having been commenced for a period of ______?
a. 120 days c. 60 days
b. 180 days d. 90 days
28. Where shall be a registration number in a round shaped seal placed?
a. Upper portion of the round seal. c. Upper center of the round seal.
b. Center below the name. d. dower portion of the seal.
29. An organization primarily established for purposes of testing to approved standards.
a. Administrative Authority c. Authority Having Jurisdiction
b. Approved Testing Agency d. Plumbing Official
30. The flowing back of used, contaminated or polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe
due to negative pressure in such pipe.
a. Back-siphonage c. Back preventer
b. Back pressure d. Cross connection
31. Any joint obtained by joining of metal parts which alloys will melts at a temp. higher than 449 degree centigrade but
lower than the melting temp of the parts to be joined.
a. Soldered joint c. Brazed joint
b. Butt joint d. Mechanical joint
32. Any connection or arrangement, physical or otherwise, between a potable water supply system and any plumbing
fixture which enables non-potable, used, unclean, polluted contaminated to enter into any part of a potable water
system under any condition.
a. Cross connection c. Back siphonage
b. Backflow d. Backpressure
33. A pipe which carries ground and surface water, storm water or waste water into the building drainage system.
a. Sewer c. Drain
b. Sewage d. Conductor
34. The drain pipes from the trap of a fixture to the junction of that drain with any other drain pipe.
a. Fixture drain c. Soil branch
b. Waste branch d. Fixture unit
35. A tank located above or integral with water closet, urinal or similar fixture for flushing or removing excrement in the
fixture.
a. Flush valve c. Flushometer valve
b. Flush tank d. Flushometer tank
36. Is a device which discharges a predetermined quantity of water into fixtures for flushing purposes and is actuated by
direct water pressure.
a. Flushometer tank c. Flush valve
b. Flushometer valve d. Flush tank
37. A branch vent that performs its function for two (2) or more traps.
a. Group vent c. Utility vent
b. Yoke vent d. Circuit vent
38. Is the discharge from any fixture, appliances or appurtenance in connection with a plumbing system which does not
receive fecal matter.
a. Waste pipe c. Liquid waste
b. Waste discharge d. Solid waste
39. In a line of piping is a combination of elbow or bends, which brings one section of the pipe out of line but into a line
parallel with original section.
a. Parallel c. Offset
b. Vertical d. Double offset
40. Water satisfactory for drinking, culinary and domestic purposes and meets the requirement of the Philippine national
standard for drinking water.
a. Potability c. Potable water
b. Purified water d. Clear water
41. Is the single sloping drain from the base of a stack to its junction with the main building drain.
a. Secondary branch c. Building drain
b. Primary branch d. Branches
42. Wastes which require some methods of handling such as the use of indirect waste piping and receptors; corrosion-
resistant piping, sand, oil or grease interceptors; condensers or other pretreatment facilities.
a. Soil waste c. Indirect waste
b. Liquid waste d. Special waste
43. A system of a building or premises consists of the water service, water supply line, water distributing pipe and the
necessary branch pipe fittings, valves and all appurtenances requires for the supply of potable water.
a. Water main c. Distributing System
b. Water supply system d. Waste water
44. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack below the floor and below horizontal connection to an adjacent
vent stack at a point above the floor.
a. Circuit vent c. SVTR
b. Yoke vent d. VSTR
45. A valve opened and closed by the fall and rise, respectively, of an attached ball floating on the surface of the liquid.
a. Ball cock c. Corp cock
b. Curb cock d. Float cock
46. A pipe flange that is not drilled for bolt holes.
a. Blank flange c. Flat flange
b. Blind flange d. Welded flange
47. B & S (Ends of Pipes):
a. Hub and Spigot c. Brown and Sharpe
b. Bell and Spigot d. Black & Silver
48. A control valve for the water supply of a building, usually placed between the sidewalk and the street curb; used to
shutoff the water supply in case of emergency or should the water supply of building be discontinued.
a. Curb stop c. Gooseneck
b. Corporation stop d. Gate valve
49. A valve placed at the street side of the water meter and serves as a controlling device for the building installation.
a. Curb cock c. Curb stop
b. Corporation cock d. Meter stop
e.
50. Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere (may be termed a negative pressure).
a. Vacuum c. Low pressure
b. High pressure d. Atmospheric pressure
51. A typical compression type tap is generally made of what kind of valve?
a. Gate valve c. Globe valve
b. Check valve d. Butterfly valve
52. If each two lines is perpendicular to the same
a. Perpendicular c. Tangent
b. Parallel d. Converging
53. Is a branch of mathematics dealing with integers and more generally, numeral computation?
a. Algebra c. Geometry
b. Trigonometry d. Arithmetic
54. The power to which a number is raised is indicated by a small superior figure called?
a. Logarithm c. Exponent
b. Increment d. Mantissa
55. Decrease in the value of a physical property due to the passage of time?
a. Inflation c. Recession
b. Depletion d. Depreciation
56. We may classify an interest rate which specifies the actual rate of interest on the principal for one year as?
a. Nominal rate c. Exact interest rate
b. Rate of return d. Effective rate
57. It is a series of equal payment occuring at equal interval of time?
a. Annuity c. Amortization
b. Debt d. Deposit
58. One meter is equal to ______?
a. 1.094 yard c. 3.28 ft
b. 39.37 in d. All of the above
59. It is a sequence of numbers in which each term (except the first term is obtained from the previous by adding a
constant known as the common difference.
a. Geometric progression
b. Arithmetic progression
c. Harmonic progression
d. Permutation
60. The mass of the substance per unit volume is,
a. Density c. Specific weight
b. Specific gravity d. Force per unit
In a 2 storey institutional hall (not hospital or penal) with occupancy of 65 persons (50 male, 15 female), in Table 4-1
for Minimum Plumbing Fixture, find the following (questions 61-67)
61. Minimum fixture of Water closet for male?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
62. Minimum fixture of Water closet for female?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
63. Minimum fixture of urinal?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
64. Minimum fixture of lavatory for male?
a. 4 c. 6
b. 5 d. 7
65. Minimum fixture of lavatory for female?
a. 2 c. 4
b. 3 d. 5
66. Minimum fixture of shower?
a. 7 c. 9
b. 8 d. 10
67. Minimum fixture of drinking fountain?
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
68. In the figure shown, identify the type of globe valve.
a. Plug
b. Conventional
c. Composition
d. Single-Suction

69. In the figure shown, identify the type of gate valve.

a. Double Disc Arc
b. Wedge Shaped Disc
c. Full Disc
d. Semi-Full Disc
 Figure 11-8

70. In Figure 11-8, what is “1”?

a. Individual Vent c. Vent Stack
b. Branch Vent d. Soil Vent
71. In Figure 11-8, what is “2”?
a. Individual Vent c. Main Vent
b. Branch Vent d. Soil Vent
Figure 2 4

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2 5

72. In Figure 2, what is “1”?

a. Water Supply c. Public Sewer
b. Stop Box d. Corporation Stop
73. In Figure 2, what is “2”?
a. Stop Box c. Corporation Stop
b. Curb Stop d. Meter Stop
74. Figure 2, what is “3”?
a. Stop Box c. Corporation Stop
b. Curb Stop d. Meter Stop
75. Figure 2, what is “4”?
a. House Drain c. Corporation Stop
b. Water Meter d. Meter Stop
76. Figure 2, what is “5”?
a. Stop Box c. Corporation Stop
b. Curb Stop d. Meter Stop
77. What does CCI stands for?
a. Centrifugal Cast Iron c. Chlorinated Cast Iron
b. Cold Cast Iron d. Chrome Cast Iron
78. What does ABS stands for?
a. Acrylic Butane Styrene c. Asbestos Bell Shape
b. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene d. Acrylic Butanol Schedule
79. A hemp or old hemp rope soaked in oil or tar to make it waterproof.
a. Fibre c. Oakum
b. Cotton d. Wool
80. What does PB stands for?
a. Polybutane c. Polybutylene
b. Polybutadiene d. Polybutanol
81. In Figure 3, what is the total WSFU in pipe “1”?
a. 4 c. 8
b. 6 d. 10
82. In Figure 3, what is the total WSFU in pipe “2”?
a. 6 c. 10
b. 8 d. 12
83. In Figure 3, what is the total WSFU in pipe “3”?
a. 18 c. 22
b. 20 d. 23
84. In Figure 3, what is the total WSFU of WC in pipe “2”?
a. 6 c. 10
b. 8 d. 12
85. In Figure 3, what is the total WSFU of Lavatory in pipe “3”?
a. 2 c. 5
b. 3 d. 6
86. In Figure 3, what is the total WSFU of Bathtub in pipe “3”?
a. 2 c. 5
b. 3 d. 6
87. What time between 2 and 3 o’clock will the angle between the hands of the clock be bisected by the line connecting
the center of the clock and the 3 o’clock mark?
a. 2:18:27.6 c. 2:17:56.3
b. 2:16:00.0 d. 2:19:03.1
88. How many minutes after 7:00 o’clock will the hands of a continuously driven clock are together?
a. 37.5 c. 38.2
b. 36.2 d. 39.1
89. How many liters of 20% alcohol solution should be added to 40 liters of a 50% alcohol solution to make a 30% solution?
a. 80 c. 84
b. 82 d. 90
90. How many Kilograms of Pure water is to be added to 100 Kilograms of a 30% saline solution to make it a 10% saline
solution.
a. 100 c. 200
b. 150 d. 250
91. It takes 1.5 hours for Tim to mow the lawn. Linda can mow the same lawn in 2 hours. How long will it take John and
Linda, work together, to mow the lawn?
a. 50 c. 53
b. 51.5 d. 54
92. In a three digit number, the hundreds digit is twice the units digit. If 396 be subtracted from the number, the order of
the digits will be reversed. Find the number if the sum of the digits is 17.
a. 845 c. 835
b. 854 d. 845
93. Refers to the maximum water discharge of fixtures in terms of fixture units?
a. Potable demand c. Total fixture units
b. Minimum demand d. Maximum demand
94. A device used to measure the amount of water that passes through the water service?
a. Water gauge c. Water stop
b. Water tank d. Water meter
95. Recommended grade or slope of a house drain?
a. 3% c. 1%
b. 2% d. ½%
96. Twenty less than four times a certain number is 4. Determine the number
a. 6 c. 4
b. 5 d. 3
97. A man bought plumbing tools worth 2100. The sales tax was 8%. How much did the man pay?
a. 2368 c. 2278
b. 2268 d. 2378
98. 350 is to be divided between Jones and Smith so that jones will receive 25 more than Smith. How much Smith
received?
a. 167.50 c. 165.50
b. 155.50 d. 162.50
99. A messenger traveling 65 miles per hour pursues a truck which has a start of 2 hours and overtakes it in 3 hours. Find
the trucks’ speed?
a. 37 miles/hr c. 39 miles/hr
b. 38 miles/hr d. 40 miles/hr
100.A space that is devoid of matter and in which the pressure is zero?
a. Block hole c. Vacuum
b. Outer space d. Inner space
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 TABLE 4-1

MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES

Types of Building Water Closets Urinals10 Lavatories Bathtubs or Drinking

or Occupancy2 (Fixtures per Person) (Fixtures per (Fixtures per Person) Showers Fountains3,
13
Person) (Fixtures per
Person)
Assembly Places – Male Female14 Male Female
Theaters, 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 0: 1-9 1 per 40 1 per 40
Auditoriums, 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 1: 10-50
Convention Halls, 3: 36-55 4: 36-55
etc.– for permanent Over 55, add 1 fixture for Add one (1)
employee use each additional 40 persons fixture for each
additional 50
males
Assembly Places – Male Female14 Male Female 1 per 7512
Theaters, 1: 1-100 3: 1-50 1: 1-100 1: 1-200 1: 1-200
Auditoriums, 2: 101-200 4: 51-100 2: 101-200 2: 201-400 2: 201-400
Convention Halls, 3: 201-400 8: 101-200 3: 201-400 3: 401-750 3: 401-750
etc.- for public 11:201-400 4: 401-600
use Over 400, add 1 fixture for Over 600, add Over 750, add 1 fixture for
each additional 500 males 1 fixture for each additional 500
and 2 for each 300 females each additional persons.
500 males
Dormitories9 Male Female14 Male Female 1 per 8
School or Labor 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 25 1 per 12 1 per 12
Add 1 fixture for each Over 150, add Over 150, add 1 fixture for
additional 25 males (over 1 fixture for each additional 20 males
10) and 1 for each each additional and 1 for each 15
additional 20 females 50 males additional females
(over 8)
Dormitories for Male Female14 1 per 50 Male Female 1 per 8
staff use 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 1 per 40 1 per 40
2: 16-35 3: 16-35
3: 36-55 4: 36-55
Over 55, add 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons
Dwellings4
Single Dwelling 1 per dwelling 1 per dwelling 1 per dwelling
Multiple 1 per dwelling or 1 per dwelling or 1 per dwelling
Dwelling or apartment unit apartment unit or apartment
Department unit
Hospital Waiting 1 per room 1 per room 1 per 7512
Rooms
Male Female14 Male Female
Hospital for 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 0: 1-9 1 per 40 1 per 40
employee use 2: 16-35 2: 16-35 1: 10-50 Over 150, add 1 fixture for
3: 36-55 3: 36-55 each additional 20 males
Over 55, add 1 fixture for Add 1 fixture and 1 for each 15
each additional 40 persons for each additional females
additional 50
males
Hospitals 1 per 7512
Individual Room 1 per person 1 per room 1 per room
Ward Room 1 per 8 patients 1 per 10 patients 1 per 20 patients

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Industrial6 Male Female Up to 100, 1 per 10 1 shower for 1 per 7512
Warehouses 1: 1-10 1: 1-10 persons each 15 persons
Workshops, 2: 11-25 2: 11-25 exposed to
Foundries and 3:26-50 3: 26-50 Over 100, 1 per 15 excessive heat
Other 4: 51-75 4: 51-75 persons7,8 or to skin
establishments (for 5: 76-100 5: 76-100 contamination
employee use) Over 100, add 1 fixture for with poisonous,
each additional 30 persons infectious, or
irritating
material
Institutional- Male Female 0: 1-9 Male Female 1 per 8 1 per 7512
Other than 1 per 25 1 per 20 1: 10-50 1 per 10 1 per 10
Hospitals or Penal Add 1 fixture
Institutions (on for each
each occupied additional 50
floor) males
Institutional- Male Female 0: 1-9 Male Female 1 per 8 1 per 7512
Other than 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 1: 10-50 1 per 40 1 per 40
Hospitals or Penal 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Add 1 fixture
Institution (on each 3: 36-55 4: 36-55 for each
occupied floor) for Over 55, add 1 fixture for additional 50
employee use each additional 40 persons males
Office or Public Male Female14 1: 1-100 Male Female 1 per 7512
Buildings 1: 1-100 1: 1-200 2: 101-200 1: 1-200 1: 1-200
2: 101-200 2: 201-400 3: 201-400 2: 201-400 2: 201-400
3: 201-400 3: 401-750 4: 401-600 3: 401-750 3: 401-750
Over 55, add 1 fixture for Over 600, add Over 750, add 1 fixture for
each additional 500 males 1 fixture for each additional 500
and 2 for each 55 females each additional persons.
300 males
Office or Public Male Female14 0: 1-9 Male Female
Buildings – For 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 1: 10-50 1 per 40 1 per 40
employee use 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Add 1 fixture
3: 36-55 4: 36-55 for each
Over 55, add 1 fixture for additional 50
each additional 40 persons males
Penal Institutions – Male Female14 0: 1-9 Male Female 1 per 7512
For employee use 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 1: 10-50 1 per 40 1 per 40
2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Add 1 fixture
3: 36-55 4: 36-55 for each
Over 55, add 1 fixture for additional 50
each additional 40 persons males
Penal Institution – 1 per cell
For Prison use block floor
Cell 1 per cell 1 per cell 1 per
Exercise Room 1 per exercise room 1 per exercise 1 per exercise room exercise
room room
Restaurants, Pubs Male Female 1: 1-150 Male Female14
and Lounges11 1: 1-50 1: 1-15 Over 150, add 1: 1-150 1: 1-150
2: 51-150 3: 16-35 1 fixture for 2: 151-200 2: 151-200
3: 150-300 4: 36-55 each additional 3: 201-400 3: 201-400
Over 300, add 1 fixture for 150 males Over 400, add 1 fixture for
each additional 200 each additional 400
persons persons
Schools – For staff Male Female 1 per 50 Male Female
use 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 1 per 40 1 per 40
All schools 2: 16-35 3: 16-35
3: 36-55 4: 36-55
Over 55, ad 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons

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Schools – For Male Female Male Female 1 per 7512
student use 1: 1-20 1: 1-20 1: 1-150 1: 1-25
Nursery 2: 21-50 2: 21-50 2: 26-50 2: 26-50
Over 50, add 1 fixture for Over 50, add 1 fixture for
Elementary each additional 50 each additional 50
Persons 1 per 75 Persons 1 per 7512
Secondary Male Female Male Female
1 per 30 1 per 25 1 per 35 1 per 35 1 per 35 1 per 7512
Others (Colleges, Male Female Male Female
Universities, Adult 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 35 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 7512
Centers, etc.) Male Female Male Female
1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 40 1 per 30

Worship Places Male Female14 1 per 25 1 per 2 water closets 1 per 7512
Educational and 1 per 25 1 per 75
Activities Unit 2: 126-250 2: 76-125
3: 126-250
Worship Places Male Female14 1 per 150 1 per 2 water closets 1 per 7512
Principal 1 per 150 1 per 75
Whenever urinals are provided, one (1) water closet is subtracted from the number specified on the table,
except that the number of water closets in such cases shall not be reduced to less than two-thirds (2/3) of
the minimum specified.

1. The figures shown are based upon one (1) fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons
indicated or any faction thereof.
2. Building categories not shown on this table shall be considered separately by the Administrative Authority.
3. Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms.
4. Laundry trays. One (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each dwelling unit or two (2)
laundry trays or two automatic washer standpipes, or combination thereof, for each ten (10) apartments.
Kitchen sinks, one (1) for each dwelling or apartment unit.
5. As required by ANSI Z4.1, Sanitation in Places of Employment.
6. Where there is exposure to skin contamination with poisonous, infectious, or irritating materials, provide one
(1) lavatory for each five- (5) persons.
7. Wide 609.6 mm or wash sink 457.2-mm diameter a circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such
space, shall be considered equivalent to one (1) lavatory.
8. Laundry trays, one (1) for each fifty (50) persons. Slop sinks, one (1) for each 100 persons.
9. General. In applying this schedule of facilities, consideration must be given to the accessibility of the
fixtures. Conformity purely on a numerical basis may not result in an installation suited to the need of the
individual establishment. For example, schools should be provided with toilet facilities on each floor having
classrooms. Temporary workingmen facilities, one (1) water closet and one (1) urinal for each thirty- (30)
workmen.
a. Surrounding materials, wall ample floor space to a point 0.6 meter in front of urinal lip and 1.2 m
above the floor and at least 0.6 m to each side of the urinal shall be lined with non-absorbent
materials.
b. Trough urinals are prohibited.
10. A restaurant is defined as a business, which sells food to be consumed on the premises.
a. The number of occupants for a drive-in restaurant shall be considered as equal to the number of
parking stalls.
b. Employee toilet facilities are not be included in the above restaurant requirements. Hand washing
facilities must be available in the kitchen for employees.
11. When food is consumed indoors, water stations may be substituted for drinking fountains. Theaters,
auditoriums, dormitories, offices, or public buildings for use by more than six (6) persons shall have one (1)
drinking fountain for the first seventy-five (75) persons and one (1) additional fountain for each one hundred
and fifty (150) persons thereafter.
12. There shall be a minimum of one (1) drinking fountain per occupied floor in schools, theaters, auditoriums,
dormitories, offices or public building.
13. The total number of water closets for females shall be at least equal to the total number of water closets and
urinals required for males.

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Section 610 – WATER CONSERVATION

610.1 The maximum discharge flow rates for plumbing fixture fittings shall be in
accordance with applicable standards listed in Chapter 14.

610.2 Flush volumes for low consumption and water saver water closets and
urinals shall be in accordance with applicable standards listed in Chapter 14.

TABLE 6-5
EQUIVALENT WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS
(Includes Combined Hot and Cold Water Demands)

Number of Water Supply

Item No. FIXTURE Fixture Units (WSFU)
Private Use Public Use
1 Bar Sink 1 2
2 Bathtub (With or Without Shower Over) 2 4
3 Bidet 2 4
4 Dental Unit or Cuspidor - 1
5 Drinking Fountain (each faucet) 1 2
6 Hose Bibb or sill cock (standard type) 3 5
7 Laundry Tub or Clothes Washer (each pair of faucets) 2 4
8 Lavatory 1 2
9 Lavatory (dental) 1 1
10 Lawn sprinkles (standard type, each head) 1 1
11 Mobile home (each) 6 6
12 Shower (each head) 2 4
13 Sink (bar) 1 2
14 Sink (flushing rim, clinic) - 10
15 Sink or dishwasher 2 4
16 Sink (wash-up circular spray) - 4
17 Sink (wash-up, each set of faucets) - 2
18 Urinal (flush tank) - 3
19 Urinal (pedestal or similar type) - 10
20 Urinal (stall) - 5
21 Urinal (wall) - 5
22 Water Closet (flush tank) 3 5
23 Water Closet (economical flush) 2.5 4
24 Water Closet (flushometer-tank) 3 5
25 Water Closet *(flushometer valve) * *
Water supply outlets for items not listed above shall be
computed at their maximum demand but in case less
than:
a - 9.5mm 1 2
b - 13mm 2 4
c - 19mm 3 6
d - 25mm 6 10

* See Subsection 609.9 of Section 609 for method of sizing flushometer valve
installations using Table 6-6

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