The Master Plumbing Licensure Examination Syllabus
PLUMBING CODE
Scope
A. Code of Ethics
B. Permits
C. Plumbing Terms
D. General Regulations
E. Quality and Weight of Materials
F. Joints and Connections
G. Traps and Cleanout
H. Water Supply and Distribution
I. Plumbing Fixtures
J. Ventilation of Rooms and Fixtures
K. Minimum Trap Diameters, Drain Size and Fixtures Unit
Value (Tables)
L. Maximum Fixtures Unit on one stock
M. Maximum permissible height and size of vents
N. Construction of a septic vault
O. Hot water and steam waste
P. House Drain and house sewer
Q. Horizontal branches
R. Special waste
S. Inspection and Test
T. Special Provisions
Description
A. Code of Ethics
The topic deals with the basic knowledge of general guidelines of character, rules and regulations as covenant in the plumbing practice. This includes moral obligation and relationship with clients and benefactors.
B. Plumbing Terms
Definitions of various plumbing terms, phrases and words used to define and interpret activities in plumbing.
C. Permits
Documentation of requisites to the activities undertaken in the plumbing project such as applications, applicants and general conditions to be observed.
D. General Regulations
Application of alignment and pitch of pipe with inspection of the horizontal and vertical elevation above and below ground lines, pipe protection and workmanship including studies of prohibited fittings and dead end in pipe installation.
E. Quality and Weight of pipes
Study of different materials and their quality such as pipe, metal sheet lead and ferrules used in plumbing.
F. Joints and Connections
Basic knowledge of joints and connections on different pipes use in plumbing.
G. Trap and Clean out
Choices and different trap types and sizes of their protection, requirements for various plumbing fixtures, classification of clean out, equivalent, location and its construction along pipe installation.
H. Water supply and distribution
Basic knowledge on the quality and redeems of potable water to meet standards of purity including sources, storage and distribution to the building from the water main through underwater into independent pipes network to the different fixtures.
I. Plumbing Fixtures
Knowledge of all kinds of receptacles used such as water closets, urinal, bathtub, wash basin, wash tray bidet, slop sink, and similar fixtures. Definition of locations, conductors, ventilation including requirements on swimming pool and roof extensions.
J. Ventilation of rooms and fixtures
The topic deals with the basic knowledge of ventilation requirements of rooms in all establishments with water closets and urinals.
K. Minimum trap diameter, drain size and fixture unit valve
The study of different plumbing fixtures as presented in table form with the corresponding nominal size of trap and waste pipe required and equivalent fixture unit values assignment for easy reference of practitioners.
L. Maximum fixture unit on one stock
The topic deals with the soil and waste stack installation and its connections, size requirements for each type of plumbing fixtures and their root terminal and below ground installation.
M. Maximum permissible length of main vent for soil and waste stack
Basic knowledge of the waste disposal system of a building and the general fixtures of a septic tank, working performance.
PLUMBING ARITHMETIC
Scope
A. Modern Algebra
B. Trigonometry
C. Geometry
D. Physics
E. Financial Arithmetic
Description
A. Modern Algebra
Basic theory of real numbers, equation functions and graph, equation functions and graph, exponent and exponential fractions.
B. Trigonometry
Basic concepts in trigonometric functions, solution of triangles, vectors, trigonometric functions of sum and differences.
C. Geometry
Basic concepts in the theory and applications of plane coordinate system, equation and their loci, straight lines, conic sections, plane and spherical surfaces.
D. Physics
Understanding of the science of physics, language of physics, matter, theory of forces and motion, vector, velocity and acceleration, matter and energy, kinetic theory of matter specifically the behavior of liquids, solids, air and other gases. Heat and temperature, expansion, change of state and its transferance.
E. Financial Arithmetic
Basic concept of financial facts such as simple interest and simple discount, compound interest, simple annuities, amortization and sinking fund, depreciation and general annuities.
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS AND EXPERIENCES
Scope
A. Plan Reading and Interpretation
B. Plumbing Materials
C. Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
D. Hand and Machine Tools
E. Maintenance and Repair
F. Bill of Materials and Estimates
G. Obligations and Contracts
Description
A. Plan reading and interpretation
Reading and interpretation of plans, symbols and legends and specifications.
B. Plumbing materials
Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of different kinds and classes of pipes, fittings, gauge, valves and regulators.
C. Plumbing fixtures and appliances
Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of different kinds and classes of plumbing fixtures and appliances; sizes, dimension, heights and location of water supply and discharge drains.
D. Hand and Machine tools
Different kinds of hand and machine tools and their uses for cutting, reaming, threading, caulking, flaring and brazing, welding joints and connections of different pipes and fittings; hand and machine for removing stoppages of drains, and repair of leaks and rusted pipes.
E. Maintenance and repair
Periodic and regular inspection and serving of pipes and fittings, controls, valves, regulators, plumbing fixtures, appliances, pumps and similar equipment; repair of leaks and rusted pipes.
F. Bill of Materials
Quantity take-off, bill of materials, cost estimates based on plans and specification.
G. Obligations and contracts
Obligations and contracts documentations, project technical reporting, inspection and acceptance of materials and workmanship.
SANITATION PLUMBING DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Scope
A. Development of sources of water for rural residences
B. Waste water treatment and disposal for building and premises
C. Water supply and distribution system
D. Sanitary drainage and ventilating system
E. Storm and sub-surface drainage system
F. Water heating system G. Dry and wet sand pipes
H. Water pumps, tank, cistern, sewage
I. Installation and workmanship
J. Plan and specification
Description
A. Development of sources of water for rural residences
Determine the amount and quality of water, develop source and provide sanitary measures against contamination and pollution.
B. Wastewater treatment and disposal for building and premises
Method of sewage treatment and disposal, design and construction of septic tank, privy, cesspool, seepage.
C. Water supply and distribution system
Planning and design of water supply, distribution, branch and all pipings to fixtures, appliances, appurtenance within the building and premises.
D. Sanitary drainage and ventillating system
Planning and design of house drains, house sewers, horizontal branches, stacks, vents, drains, traps, cleanouts, special waste, manhole and appurtenance within the building and premises.
E. Storm and sub-surface drainage system
Planning and design of ground and sub-surface drains, downspouts, floor and roof drains, area drains, catch basins, manholes and appurtenances within the building and premises.
F. Water heating system
Planning and design of hot water supply and return pipes, water heaters and appurtenance within the building and premises.
G. Dry and wet standpipe
Planning and design of dry and wet standpipes, fire for fire protection within the building and premises.
H. Water pump, tank cistern, sewage and scum pit
Sizing the capacity of elevated and hydropneumatic tanks, cistern, sewage and scum pits and appurtenances within the building and premises.
I. Installation and workmanship
Methods and techniques of pipe laying and installation, joints and connections, pipe hangers and supports, storage and protection from damages, inspection and acceptance of workmanship.
J. Plan and specification
Preparation of orthographic working drawings, isometric, schematic diagrams, riser diagrams, details, symbols and legends and specifications.
Description
A. Code of Ethics
The topic deals with the basic knowledge of general guidelines of character, rules and regulations as covenant in the plumbing practice. This includes moral obligation and relationship with clients and benefactors.
B. Plumbing Terms
Definitions of various plumbing terms, phrases and words used to define and interpret activities in plumbing.
C. Permits
Documentation of requisites to the activities undertaken in the plumbing project such as applications, applicants and general conditions to be observed.
D. General Regulations
Application of alignment and pitch of pipe with inspection of the horizontal and vertical elevation above and below ground lines, pipe protection and workmanship including studies of prohibited fittings and dead end in pipe installation.
E. Quality and Weight of pipes
Study of different materials and their quality such as pipe, metal sheet lead and ferrules used in plumbing.
F. Joints and Connections
Basic knowledge of joints and connections on different pipes use in plumbing.
G. Trap and Clean out
Choices and different trap types and sizes of their protection, requirements for various plumbing fixtures, classification of clean out, equivalent, location and its construction along pipe installation.
H. Water supply and distribution
Basic knowledge on the quality and redeems of potable water to meet standards of purity including sources, storage and distribution to the building from the water main through underwater into independent pipes network to the different fixtures.
I. Plumbing Fixtures
Knowledge of all kinds of receptacles used such as water closets, urinal, bathtub, wash basin, wash tray bidet, slop sink, and similar fixtures. Definition of locations, conductors, ventilation including requirements on swimming pool and roof extensions.
J. Ventilation of rooms and fixtures
The topic deals with the basic knowledge of ventilation requirements of rooms in all establishments with water closets and urinals.
K. Minimum trap diameter, drain size and fixture unit valve
The study of different plumbing fixtures as presented in table form with the corresponding nominal size of trap and waste pipe required and equivalent fixture unit values assignment for easy reference of practitioners.
L. Maximum fixture unit on one stock
The topic deals with the soil and waste stack installation and its connections, size requirements for each type of plumbing fixtures and their root terminal and below ground installation.
M. Maximum permissible length of main vent for soil and waste stack
Basic knowledge of the waste disposal system of a building and the general fixtures of a septic tank, working performance.
PLUMBING ARITHMETIC
Scope
A. Modern Algebra
B. Trigonometry
C. Geometry
D. Physics
E. Financial Arithmetic
Description
A. Modern Algebra
Basic theory of real numbers, equation functions and graph, equation functions and graph, exponent and exponential fractions.
B. Trigonometry
Basic concepts in trigonometric functions, solution of triangles, vectors, trigonometric functions of sum and differences.
C. Geometry
Basic concepts in the theory and applications of plane coordinate system, equation and their loci, straight lines, conic sections, plane and spherical surfaces.
D. Physics
Understanding of the science of physics, language of physics, matter, theory of forces and motion, vector, velocity and acceleration, matter and energy, kinetic theory of matter specifically the behavior of liquids, solids, air and other gases. Heat and temperature, expansion, change of state and its transferance.
E. Financial Arithmetic
Basic concept of financial facts such as simple interest and simple discount, compound interest, simple annuities, amortization and sinking fund, depreciation and general annuities.
PRACTICAL PROBLEMS AND EXPERIENCES
Scope
A. Plan Reading and Interpretation
B. Plumbing Materials
C. Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
D. Hand and Machine Tools
E. Maintenance and Repair
F. Bill of Materials and Estimates
G. Obligations and Contracts
Description
A. Plan reading and interpretation
Reading and interpretation of plans, symbols and legends and specifications.
B. Plumbing materials
Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of different kinds and classes of pipes, fittings, gauge, valves and regulators.
C. Plumbing fixtures and appliances
Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of different kinds and classes of plumbing fixtures and appliances; sizes, dimension, heights and location of water supply and discharge drains.
D. Hand and Machine tools
Different kinds of hand and machine tools and their uses for cutting, reaming, threading, caulking, flaring and brazing, welding joints and connections of different pipes and fittings; hand and machine for removing stoppages of drains, and repair of leaks and rusted pipes.
E. Maintenance and repair
Periodic and regular inspection and serving of pipes and fittings, controls, valves, regulators, plumbing fixtures, appliances, pumps and similar equipment; repair of leaks and rusted pipes.
F. Bill of Materials
Quantity take-off, bill of materials, cost estimates based on plans and specification.
G. Obligations and contracts
Obligations and contracts documentations, project technical reporting, inspection and acceptance of materials and workmanship.
SANITATION PLUMBING DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Scope
A. Development of sources of water for rural residences
B. Waste water treatment and disposal for building and premises
C. Water supply and distribution system
D. Sanitary drainage and ventilating system
E. Storm and sub-surface drainage system
F. Water heating system G. Dry and wet sand pipes
H. Water pumps, tank, cistern, sewage
I. Installation and workmanship
J. Plan and specification
Description
A. Development of sources of water for rural residences
Determine the amount and quality of water, develop source and provide sanitary measures against contamination and pollution.
B. Wastewater treatment and disposal for building and premises
Method of sewage treatment and disposal, design and construction of septic tank, privy, cesspool, seepage.
C. Water supply and distribution system
Planning and design of water supply, distribution, branch and all pipings to fixtures, appliances, appurtenance within the building and premises.
D. Sanitary drainage and ventillating system
Planning and design of house drains, house sewers, horizontal branches, stacks, vents, drains, traps, cleanouts, special waste, manhole and appurtenance within the building and premises.
E. Storm and sub-surface drainage system
Planning and design of ground and sub-surface drains, downspouts, floor and roof drains, area drains, catch basins, manholes and appurtenances within the building and premises.
F. Water heating system
Planning and design of hot water supply and return pipes, water heaters and appurtenance within the building and premises.
G. Dry and wet standpipe
Planning and design of dry and wet standpipes, fire for fire protection within the building and premises.
H. Water pump, tank cistern, sewage and scum pit
Sizing the capacity of elevated and hydropneumatic tanks, cistern, sewage and scum pits and appurtenances within the building and premises.
I. Installation and workmanship
Methods and techniques of pipe laying and installation, joints and connections, pipe hangers and supports, storage and protection from damages, inspection and acceptance of workmanship.
J. Plan and specification
Preparation of orthographic working drawings, isometric, schematic diagrams, riser diagrams, details, symbols and legends and specifications.
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