Building Utility 1 (CHAP 1)

A substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen that exists in three states:solid, liquid, and gaseous.

Liquid precipitation where water falls from the sky and can be obtained from roofs and watersheds.

The process of separating solids from liquids by gravity, where suspended particles settle at the bottom of a container.

A treatment method where water passes through filters to remove particles and dissolved matter.

Machinery used to transport water when natural pressure is insufficient.

A tank constructed of steel plates to store water supply for a building in case of temporary shut-off.

A water distribution system in low-rise buildings where water is forced upwards by pressure from the water main.

A water distribution system in which pumps raise water to storage tanks on the roof deck or top of the building.

Unaffected water supply during peak load hours and power interruptions, shorter intervals for replacing parts.

Contamination risk, higher maintenance cost, requires valuable space and a strong foundation.

Eliminates the need for pumps and tanks.

Inadequate pressure for tall buildings, affected water supply during peak load hours.

Requires limited space, airtight system for sanitary water supply, purifies water and improves taste.

Affected water supply during water interruptions and loss of pressure inside the tank.

Threaded, flanged, soldered, compression, glued, malleable fittings, etc.

Galvanized Iron (G.I.) or steel pipes, synthetic pipes, cast iron pipes, etc.

The maximum water discharge for plumbing fixtures in terms of unit.

The expected or anticipated average water consumption in a plumbing system.

Assignments of fixture units to different plumbing fixtures based on their water consumption.

Consists of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub, and overhead shower.

body of water above underground such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams

water obtained below ground by means of mechanical and manual equipment

chemicals such as chlorine, chloramine, or chlorine dioxide are used to disinfect and kill bacteria, cure turbid taste or mud taste, and remove salts, clay, and iron

a treatment where water travels through filters made of arious materials

combining of air and water in order to oxidize dissolved metals like iron and remove gases like carbon dioxide

lift pump

force pump

reciprocating pump

power pump

direct acting pump

horizontal reciprocating

vertical reciprocating

deep well plunger

centrifugal

hydraulic

containers used to either collect water or to store water under air pressure

• Cylindrical G.I. tank

• Spherical PVC tank

• Rectangular reinforced concrete

• Rectangular steel tank riveted 

• Pneumatic tank (pressurized)

• Stainless steel tank

  • Suction Tank

• Straight coupling 

• Street tee

• Socket 

• Reducing socket 

• Straight tee

• 45 degree elbow 

• 90 degree elbow

• Return bend

• Floor flange

• Hose adapter

• Galvanized Iron (G.I.) or steel pipes

• Synthetic pipes 

• Cast iron pipes

• Acid resistant cast iron pipes 

• Asbestos pipes

• Bituminous fiber sewer pipe

• Vitrified clay pipe

• Lead pipe 

• Galvanized wrought iron pipes

• Brass pipes 

  • Copper pipes

• 15 sq. m roof drain

• Floor drain

• Residential sink 1 ½

• Lavatory or wash basin

• Bath tub

• Kitchen sink

• Laundry tun

• Shower bath

• Sink, hotel or public

stop sink

combination fixture

urinal

water closet

one bath group