5.1 - System Design
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Practice Questions
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What characterizes a single stack plumbing system?
💡 Hint: Think about a simple plumbing setup in older homes.
Define a two-pipe plumbing system.
💡 Hint: Consider the cross-contamination issue.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a primary advantage of a one-pipe system?
💡 Hint: Focus on installation efficiency.
True or False: A two-pipe system separates soil and waste to prevent cross-contamination.
💡 Hint: Think about why separation is important.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a plumbing system for a 10-floor building with specifications for water supply, drainage, and fixtures. What components would you include and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the unique demands of height.
Evaluate a situation where a plumbing system fails in a tall building. What factors could have led to this, and how would you address each?
💡 Hint: What happens when systems fail due to poor design or non-compliance?
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