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This new edition shows what will and won't pass inspection in drainage, vent, and waste piping, septic tanks, water supply, graywater recycling systems, pools and spas, fire protection, and gas piping systems. All tables, standards, and specifications are completely up-to-date with recent plumbing code changes. Covers common layouts for residential work, how to size piping, select and hang fixtures, practical recommendations, and trade tips. It’s the approved reference for the plumbing contractor's exam in many states. Includes an extensive set of multiple choice questions after each chapter, and in the back of the book, the answers and explanations. Also in the back of the book, a full sample plumber’s exam. 352 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11. Fixture Abbreviations, Definitions and Illustrations, 9 How to Size the Drainage System, 15 Problems Created by Inadequate Venting, 37 How to Size the Vent System, 39 Aggregate Cross-sectional Area Pipe, 50 The Importance of Acceptable Cleanouts, 63 Cleanout Material and Design, 67 Interceptors, Special Traps and Neutralizing Tapes, 71 Gasoline, Oil and Sand Interceptors, 81 Other Types of Interceptors or Separators, 83 Indirect Waste Piping, Receptors, and Special Wastes, 89 Types of Indirect Waste Piping, 89 Storm Water Drainage Systems, 94 Installation of Drainage and Vent Pipes, 103 Standards for Plumbing Materials, 103 Septic Tanks and Drainfields, 127 Definition of the Septic Tank, 127 Mobil Home and Travel Trailer Parks, 141 Toilet Facilities for Trailer Parks, 141 The Park Drainage and Vent System, 142 The Park Water Distributing System, 144 Graywater Recycling Systems for The Older Water Conservation Methods, 147 A New Water Conservation Method: Graywater Recycling, 148 Public Water Supply and Distribution Systems, 159 Sizing the Water Service Pipe, 164 Common Hot Water Circulating Systems, 174 Materials for Water Systems, 179 Installing Water Service Supply Pipe, 182 Installing Water Distribution Pipe, 183 Threaded Pipe, Fittings and Valves, 185 Private Water Supply Wells, 193 Combined and Automatic Sprinkler Systems, 207 Domestic Hot Water Heating, 223 Gas Piping and the Plumber, 238 Residential Gas Sizing Example, 240 Materials and Installation Methods for Gas Systems, 243 Installing Plumbing Fixtures, 253 Plumbing Fixture Clearances, 259 Fixtures for the Handicapped, 261 Minimum Fixture Requirements, 261 Answers to Review Questions, 275 Practice Plumber’s Exam, 321 Definitions and Abbreviations, 339 Professional Contractor Websites Custom Designed For Your Business! We offer 100's of industry specific resources, business guides, how to manuals, and more! Many of our items include digital CD resources! Be sure to check out our custom software solutions! (Plumber's handbook was posted and is owned by: Nicholas Day) |
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