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Advanced Technical Drawing - Architecture

Study Questions for Step 9 - Part 2

1. What is the purpose of a plumbing system for a commercial building?
   
2. What document is used to regulate the design and installation of plumbing systems?
   
3. List and describe the five (5) components of a typical water supply system for a small commercial building:
   
4. List four (4) piping materials commonly used for water supply systems:
   
5. List seven (7) types of fittings used to install piping and describe the function of each:
   
6. List three (3) types of valves and describe their use in a water supply system:
   
7. What is "water hammer" and how is it controlled?
   
8. What is the difference between an "up feed" and a "down feed" water supply system and what are the limitations for each system?
   
9. List and describe three (3) devices for heating water:
   
10. List and describe the eight (8) basic components of a "drainage or waste system" for a commercial building:
    
11. What material is commonly used in "drainage systems"? Explain why?
    
12. List two (2) additional types of fittings used in "drainage systems" and describe their use:
    
13. What is the purpose of a plumbing "riser diagram"?
    
14. Give the symbol for the following plumbing items:
    Soil or waste pipe
    Vent
    Storm drain
    Cold water
    Hot water
    Fire line
    Sprinkler
    Gas, low pressure
    Clay tile
    Flanged gate valve
    Flange connection
    Screwed connection
    Welded connection
    Compressed air
    Fixture drain
    Meter
    Floor drain
    Grease trap
    Clean-out
    Sill cock
    
15. What information is provided on a plumbing plan?
    
16. What scale(s) should be used when drawing or plotting plumbing plans?

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