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Contents
- 1 Let’s Talk About the Plumbing Code, 5
- A Word About the Code Itself, 5
- Basic Principles of the Plumbing Code, 7
- Plumbing Code Terminology, 9
- Getting to Know the Administrative Process, 9
- Approval of Special Plumbing Systems and Materials, 10
- Means of Appeal, 10
- What About Permits?, 12
- Required Inspections and Testing, 12
- Questions & Answers, 14
- 2 How Plumbing Systems Are Regulated, 17
- General Regulations, 17
- Liquid Wastes, 17
- Protecting Plumbing Systems, 18
- Trenching, Excavation and Backfill, 19
- Supporting Plumbing Piping, 19
- Tests and Inspections, 20
- Questions & Answers, 22
- 3 The Sanitary Drainage System, 25
- Isometric Drawings, 25
- Fixture Abbreviations, 28
- Parts of a Sanitary Drainage System, 32
- Sizing Drainage Pipes for Residences, 35
- Sizing Drainage Pipes for Multi-Story Buildings, 37
- Sizing Branch and Building Drains, 38
- Building Sub-Drains, 43
- Sewage Ejectors, 43
- Questions & Answers, 46
- 4 Understanding Vent Systems, 49
- Types of Vents, 49
- Fixture Drain Connection Levels, 53
- Wet and Dry Venting, 54
- Waste Stack, Yoke, and Circuit Venting, 57
- Venting Stack Offsets, 59
- Venting Island Fixtures, 60
- Horizontal Combination Drain and Vent Systems, 60
- Air Admittance Valves, 63
- Questions & Answers, 65
- 5 Fixture Trap Requirements, 69
- Materials for Traps and Where Used, 73
- Fixture Trap Sizes and Distances, 74
- Broken Trap Seals, 76
- Questions & Answers, 78
- 6 Cleanouts, 81
- Cleanout Locations, 81
- Cleanout Exceptions, 84
- Questions & Answers, 87
- 7 Interceptors, Separators and Neutralizing Devices, 91
- Grease Interceptors, 91
- Commercial Laundry Interceptors, 96
- Gasoline, Oil and Sand Interceptors, 99
- Footing Drainage Systems, 103
- Neutralizing Tanks, 106
- Questions & Answers, 108
- 8 Indirect Waste, Receptors and Special Waste, 111
- Indirect Waste Pipes, 111
- Floor Sinks and Drains, 116
- Special Wastes, 117
- Air Conditioning Condensate Drains, 119
- Storm Water Drainage Systems, 121
- Roof Drains and Special Drains, 122
- Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems, 124
- Combined Sanitary and Storm Water Systems, 130
- Questions & Answers, 131
- 9 Installing Drainage and Vent Pipes, 135
- Plumbing Materials Standards, 135
- Drainage and Vent Materials, 139
- Joints and Connections, 140
- Building Sewers, 147
- Code Restrictions and Requirements, 150
- Building Sewer Installation, 149
- Vent Pipes, 155
- Questions & Answers, 159
- 10 Water Supply and Distribution, 163
- Sizing a Building Water System, 163
- Sizing Those Pipes, 164
- Sizing Examples, 166
- Questions & Answers, 172
- 11 Hot Water Supply Systems, 175
- Water Heaters, 175
- Hot Water Circulating Systems, 177
- Safety Devices, 180
- Hot Water Heater Installation, 182
- Hot Water Drain Pans, 183
- Questions & Answers, 185
- 12 Installing Water Supply and Distribution Systems, 189
- Water Service Supply Pipe Outside a Building, 189
- Water Distribution Pipe Inside a Building, 194
- Control Valves, Joints, 198
- Shutoff Valves, 200
- Avoiding Cross-Connections, 200
- Pipe Supports, 203
- Testing the Water System, 206
- Questions & Answers, 207
- 13 Private Water Wells, 211
- Irrigation Wells, 212
- Water Softeners, 212
- Well Installation, 212
- Well Location and Depth, 213
- Driven and Drilled Wells, 214
- Dug or Bored Wells, 214
- Suction Lines, 215
- Pressure Tanks, 216
- Questions & Answers, 219
- 14 Plumbing Fixtures, 223
- Water Closets, 223
- Lavatories and Bathtubs, 229
- Showers, 231
- Kitchen and Laundry Sinks, 233
- Dishwashing and Clothes
- Washing Machines, 235
- Special Fixtures, 237
- Plumbing Fixture Clearances, 237
- Minimum Plumbing Facilities, 239
- Healthcare Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment, 248
- Questions & Answers, 249
- 15 Let’s Talk About the Gas Code, 253
- Kinds of Gas, 253
- Understanding Gas Piping Installation, 254
- Sizing Gas Systems, 254
- Gas Sizing Examples, 256
- Questions & Answers, 259
- 16 Gas Piping Materials and Installation Methods, 263
- Materials, 263
- What You Need to Know to Install Gas Piping, 266
- Gas Outlets, 269
- Installing Drip Pipes and Shutoff Valves 270
- Installing Gas Appliances, 272
- Questions & Answers, 278
- Abbreviations, 281
- Glossary, 287
- Index, 299
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