Type of pump that discharges waste in the sump pit and transfers the waste to the house drain. (Max Fajardo) correct answer: Sewage Ejector
Minimum
... [Show More] dimension of a septic tank manhole. correct answer: 503 mm
drain that discharges objectionable waste such as acids and other chemicals from industrial equipment . correct answer: Industrial drain
Minimum diameter of pipe of any water closet. correct answer: 75 mm
Maximum number of water closets able to discharge into a shared 75mm diameter horizontal soil branch correct answer: 3
Type of sewer that discharges both storm water and sewage from households, rendered obsolete due to the health hazards it poses correct answer: Combination Sewer
Airtight receptacle used to expedite the decomposition of elements contained in raw sewage, usually located 1.5 meters from the property line and 15.2 meters from the water main or any potable water source. It is comprised of two chambers that contain anaerobic bacteria that break down wastes. correct answer: Septic Tank
Term defined as the settling down or separation of solid matter suspended in a liquid. correct answer: Sedimentation
Minimum slope or grade (in %) permitted with 100mm (4'') pipes. correct answer: 1%
Lighter organic solid particles found in sewage, cesspools and septic tanks, found floating on the liquid. correct answer: Scum
Term defined as the organic particles that have settled down in septic tanks, cesspools or sewage. correct answer: Sludge
Minimum WIDTH of a septic tank for residential dwellings. (mm) correct answer: 900 mm
Minimum LENGTH of a septic tank for residential dwellings. (mm) correct answer: 1500 mm
Minimum DEPTH of a septic tank for residential dwellings. (mm) correct answer: 1200 mm
Leading cause of pipe clogs in waste and soil pipes. correct answer: Hair
Definition of DWV correct answer: Drainage, Waste and Vent
Definition of ABS correct answer: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene
Cross sectional shape of the interior of Polybutene pipes (PB). correct answer: Oval
Minimum size of cleanouts. (mm) correct answer: 38 mm
Type of valve found in the service main, used as a control of the water service and shut off valve when service is disconnected. correct answer: Corporation Stop
Type of valve used to prevent backflow or reversal of flow of water, usually found after the water meter. correct answer: Check Valve
Fitting used to describe the connection of the service pipe and water meter. Usually used as the demarcation between the property of the water service and water supply pipe system residential dwelling or building. correct answer: Union Patente
Type of pump used to distribute water within a building or residence, when an upfeed system cannot provide adequate pressure to supply fixtures with potable water. corre [Show Less]