Chapter 11 Wylie Duda Flashcards
Porosity
the extent to which a material will absorb liquids
Resiliency
a material can react to a shock without breaking or cracking
Coving
a curved sealed edge placed between the floor and the wall to eliminate sharp corners
NSF
an organization that creates these national standards
Potable
drinkable water
Booster Heater
a machine to maintain water temp
Cross-Connection
a physical link between safe water and dirty water
Backflow
reverse flow of contaminates through a cross connection into drinkable water supply
Vacuum Breaker
mechanical device that prevents backisphonage
Air Gap
an sir space that separates a water supply outlet from a potentially contaminated source
Five requirements for a handwashing station
Running water soap towel signs trashcan
Backisphonage
vacuum in the plumbing system that sucks contaminates
