PLUMBING FIXTURES

& ACCESSORIES

Ar. Michael Lorenzo Angelo L. Memoracion, UAP

PLUMBING UNIT
Plumbing Unit is a minimum standard quantity of
plumbing fixtures that discharges waste into a plumbing
installation, including:

1 Water Meter 1 Lavatory

1 Kitchen Sink 3 Floor Drains
1 Water Closet 1 Shower Head &Drain for a
1 Laundry Tray Bathtub/Shower Stall
4 Faucets or Hose Bibb
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approved-type installed
receptacles, devices or
appliances supplied with water
or liquid-borne wastes

discharge such wastes into the

drainage system

may be directly or indirectly

connected.
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Industrial or commercial tanks, vats &

similar processing equipment are not
plumbing fixtures

may be connected to or discharge into

approved traps or plumbing fixtures as
approved for in this Code.
(Sec. 217.10 NPC 1999)
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are receptacles or receivers
attached to the plumbing
system other than a trap

water or waste may be

collected or retained for
ultimate discharge into the
plumbing treatment facility
and point of discharge.
COMMON TYPES OF
PLUMBING FIXTURES

Water Closet Kitchen Sink

Lavatory Bidet

Bathtub /Shower Urinal

WATER CLOSET

is a plumbing fixture used to receive

human excrement & to discharge it
through a waste pipe, using water as
a conveying medium.

CLASSIFIED ACCORDING TO:

1. Design
2. Make
3. Flushing Mechanism Used
4. Shape
5. Installation
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO DESIGN
1. SIPHON WASHDOWN 3. SIPHON VORTEX

2. SIPHON JET 4. REVERSE TRAP

TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO DESIGN

SIPHON WASHDOWN

It is the least expensive but

the noisiest; Only small
amount of standing water,
susceptible to fouling,
staining & contamination
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO DESIGN

SIPHON JET
The jet being submerged,
introduces water
underwater so that its
operation is entirely
muffled.

It has a large amount of

standing water to prevent
fouling
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO DESIGN

SIPHON VORTEX
This type of bowl develops
its flushing action through
the water entering the
diagonal holes around the
rim which creates a swirling
action which forms a vortex
in the center.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO DESIGN

REVERSE TRAP
The trap way located at the
rear eliminated the bulge at
the front.

The design of the bowl plus

its large water area &
quietness in operation,
makes it desirable than the
siphon washdown.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO MAKE
1. ONE-PIECE 3. PAIL FLUSH

2. CLOSE COUPLED 4. SQUAT BOWL

TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO MAKE
ONE-PIECE
The water closet fixture is
manufactured with the bowl &
the flush tank molded into a
single unit
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO MAKE
CLOSE COUPLED
A water closet wherein the
flush tank is separate but is
attached to the toilet bowl. It is
a two-piece model.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO MAKE
PAIL FLUSH
comprise only of a bowl
without a flush tank.

Flushing action is obtained

only through water poured
from a pail or bucket.

This is used in areas where

running water system is not
available.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO MAKE
SQUAT BOWL
known as “eastern type” water
closet

the user assumes a squatting

position rather than a sitting
position.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO FLUSHING MECHANISM

1. FLUSH TANK 2. FLUSH VALVE

TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO FLUSHING MECHANISM
FLUSH TANK
Holds a supply of water for flushing
the water closet. It flushes 3 to 6
liters.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO FLUSHING MECHANISM

FLUSH VALVE
designed to supply a
fixed quantity of water
for flushing purposes.

activated by direct
water pressure without
the use of a flush tank.

requires a flow
pressure of 69 to 138
kPa (10 to 20 psi)
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO SHAPE

1. ROUND FRONT 2. ELONGATED FRONT

TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO SHAPE

Round Front WC is intended for

installation on a limited space.

1. ROUND FRONT
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO SHAPE

more comfortable but occupies a larger space.

Water closet bowls for public use shall be the
elongated type.

2. ELONGATED FRONT
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO SHAPE
The main difference:

Elongated toilet:
oval in shape

about 18.5 “ from the holes for

the seat fasteners to the tip of
the seat(longest dimension)

Round toilet:
circular

about 16.5 “ from the holes for

the seat fasteners to the tip of
the seat(longest dimension)
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO INSTALLATION

1. FREE STANDING/ 2. WALL HUNG OR WALL

FLOOR MOUNTED MOUNTED
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO INSTALLATION

a floor-mounted toilet is fully attached to

the floor with the tank exposed
more common in the market
1. FREE STANDING/ easy to install.
FLOOR MOUNTED parts are readily available,
any repairs are simpler to maintain.
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO INSTALLATION
TYPES OF WATER CLOSET
AS TO INSTALLATION

adjustable and do not rely on floor

height
accessible for older adults or those
2. WALL HUNG OR WALL with differing abilities.
MOUNTED easier to clean
no base to collect bacteria
MINIMUM CLEARANCES & ROUGHING-INS
FOR WATER CLOSETS
MINIMUM CLEARANCES &
ROUGHING-INS
FOR WATER CLOSETS
LAVATORY

a fixture designed for the washing of

the hands or face
LAVATORY also known as a Wash Basin
SINK
4 TYPES OF LAVATORY:
1. Wall Hung Lavatory
2. Pedestal Lavatory
3. Counter Type Lavatory
Overcounter or Counter top
Undercounter
4. One-piece Lavatory
TYPES OF
LAVATORY

1. WALL HUNG LAVATORY 2. PEDESTAL LAVATORY

TYPES OF
LAVATORY

3. COUNTER TYPE LAVATORY 4. ONE-PIECE LAVATORY

MINIMUM CLEARANCES &
ROUGHING-INS
LAVATORIES
BATHTUB

a tub for bathing, usually a fixed

plumbing installation designed for 1
person
available in left outlet and right
outlet
TYPES OF BATH TUB:

1. Alcove bathtubs
2. Corner bathtubs
3. Drop-in bathtubs
4. Freestanding bathtubs
5. Jetted bathtubs
6. Shower and tub combos
7. Walk-in bathtubs
8. Undermount bathtubs
9. Japanese soaking bathtubs
TYPES OF BATH TUB:

ALCOVE BATHTUBS

recessed bathtubs
fits in smaller spaces,
installing within a three-
sided enclosure.
TYPES OF BATH TUB:
CORNER BATHTUBS
fit into bathroom corner and take a large,
triangular shape
often separate from the shower
require a lot of floor space to install—at least
60 inches long and 60 inches wide
serves as a place to relax and unwind rather
than just a tool to clean yourself
often use air and water jets to create a spa-
like experience in your home
TYPES OF BATH TUB:
DROP-IN BATHTUBS
tub is a shell that “drops” into a prepared
deck
the inside of the bathtub is finished, but the
outside is covered by the surrounding walls
and floor.
can be installed in an alcove, a corner, or
directly into the floor.
more complex installation
TYPES OF BATH TUB:
FREESTANDING BATHTUBS
unconnected to walls or surfaces other
than the floor.
require a large bathroom
cab be installed in a smaller bathroom,
but it will make cleaning and navigating
the room more challenging.
TYPES OF BATH TUB:
JETTED BATHTUBS
uses jets to massage and soothe your
muscles
2 types of jetted bathtubs:
whirlpools - hoot streams of water to create a
hydromassage that relieves muscle pain

air jets - shoot compressed air to create a bubbling

sensation, which doesn’t necessarily massage your
muscles but creates a relaxing atmosphere
TYPES OF BATH TUB:
SHOWER & TUB COMBO’S
shower head sprays into the bathtub
common choice for bathrooms that are
too small for a separate bath and
shower
focus more on convenience than
luxury, saving space with its all-in-one,
alcove-style design
TYPES OF BATH TUB:

WALK-IN BATHTUBS
have a watertight door and either a low
or nonexistent threshold

made for those who are looking for a

more therapeutic tub design for
mobility and health reasons
TYPES OF BATH TUB:

UNDERMOUNT BATHTUBS
an excellent option if your bathroom
features marble or stone

attach to the underside of the counter

rather than the top

there is no lip to interrupt the beautiful lines

of the tile or marble, creating an elegant
look
TYPES OF BATH TUB:

JAPANESE SOAKING BATHTUBS

intended for relaxation and contemplation
tubs aren’t typically used for washing,
which is done separately
contemporary models can be oval, square,
or octagonal
Initially made of hinoki wood, modern
Japanese soaking bathtubs also come in
acrylic, fiberglass, steel, or copper
SHOWER BATH

is an apparatus for spraying water

on the body, usually from above.

Drain is through the shower bath

floor drain.
PLUMBING ACCESSORIES
PLUMBING APPLIANCE
A plumbing appliance is a device designed for specific plumbing functions,
operating through energized components like motors, controls, heating
elements, and pressure or temperature sensors.
PLUMBING APPURTENANCE
Plumbing appurtenance refers to
manufactured devices or assemblies that
complement the primary piping system
and fixtures.

It requires no extra water supply and

does not increase discharge loads, while
providing useful functions for the
operation, maintenance, and safety of
the plumbing system.
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