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plumbing system

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system that includes water supply distribution pipes, fixture, appurtenances, devices and connection within and outside the bldg within the property line

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a system consisting of water supply pipes, fixture appurtenances, devices and connection within and outside the bldg within the property line

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plumbing system

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2 categories of plumbing system

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water supply and Distibution system
drainage system

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water supply and distribution system

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a system that provides and distributes water to different parts of the bldg for uses such as drinking coooking washing. Could either be hot water or cold water system

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??
a system that _ and _ water to different parts of the bldg for uses such as _ _ _ . Could either be _ or _ system

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water supply and distribution system
provides and distributes water
cooking washing drinking

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drainage system

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all piping within a bldg that conveys sewage or liquid wastes to a point of disposal
does not include sewage treatment plant

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all _ within a bldg that conveys _ and _ to a point of _
does not include the sewage treatmemt

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drainage system
piping, waste water and liquid waste, disposal

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2 categories under the drainage system

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sanitary drainage and vent piping system
storm drainage system

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sanitary drainage and vent piping system

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basically installed by the plumber to remove waster waste and waterborne waste from a plumbing fixture and to provide air circulation within the drainage piping.

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installed by the plumber to removes waterborne waste from plumbing fixtures and to provide air circulation to the drainage piping

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sanitary drainage and vent piping system

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pipes

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cylindrical tubes or conductors to convey water or liquid wastes

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cylindrical tubes or conductors to convey water or liquid waste

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pipes

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fiitings

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standardized pre-fabricated components to connect sections of the pipes
can be categorized as water line fitting or drainage fitting

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a standardized prefabricated components to connect sections of pipes
can be categorized into; _ and _

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fittings
water line fitting and drainage fitting

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a receptable which water may be collected into the plumbing system

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fixture

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fixture

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receptor which water may be collected into the plumbing system

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plumbing fixture trim

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installed in the fixture to control the flow of water into the fixture

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installed in a fixture to control the flow of water into the fixture

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plumbing fixture trim

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plumbing appurtenance

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prefabricated assembly of component parts or on-the-job assembly of component parts that is adjunct which does not require additinal water nor additional discaharge laod

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prefabricated assembly of component parts or on-the-job assembly of component part that is adjunct to the piping system that does not require additinal water nor additional discharge load

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plumbing appurtenance

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plumbing equipment

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mechanical or electrical component that are designed and manufactured to perform a specific purpose such as conveying water

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mechanical or electrical component that are designed and manufactured to perform a specific purpose such as conveying water

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plumbing equipment

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plumbing appliance

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a special class of plumbing fixture intended to perform special function such as washingh machine

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a special class of plumbing fixture intended for special function such washing machine

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plumbing appliance

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plumbing accessories

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devices that may be added for aesthetic, convenience and comfort

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devices that can be added for aesthetic, convenience and comfort

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plumbing accessories

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valve

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a device used to control, regulate and divert the flow, pressure and heat of a liquid

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a device used to control, regulate and divert the flow, pressure and heat of liquid

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valve

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plumbing trap

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a device or fitting used to create a liquid seal to prevent backflow and passage of foul air

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a device or fitting used to create liquid seal to prevent backflow and passage of foul air

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plumbing trap

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30
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give 5 general parts of a typical water supply and distrribution system

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water main
water service pipe
upfeed pipe
downfeed pipe
valve

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31
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give 5 general parts of a typical sanitary drainage and ventilation system

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fixture
fixture drain
trap
cleanout
soil pipe

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give 5 general part of a typical storm drainange system

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gutter
leader
downspout
catch basin
storm drain pipe

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air break

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physical separation between a waste pipe and an indirect waste receptor

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physical separation of a waste pipe and an indirect waste receptor

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air break

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air gap

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the unobstructed vertical distance between the outlet of the faucet and the flood level rim of the fixture or receptor

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the unobstructed vetical distance between the outlet of the faucet and the flood level rim of the fixture or receptor

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air gap

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angle valve

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a valve with inlet and outlet openings that are 90 degrees to each other

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a valve with its outlet and inlet openings that are 90 degrees to each other

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angle valve

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39
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back pressure

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the pressure within the sanitary drainage system that is greater than the atmospheric pressure

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atmospheric pressure

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14.7psi

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the pressure within the sanitary drainage system that is greater than the atmospheric pressure

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back pressure

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back siphonage

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the flowing by negative pressure of contaminated water from a plumbing fixture to a potable water system

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the flowing by negative pressure of a contaminated water from a plumbing fixture to a potable water system

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back siphonage

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backflow

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the flow of water or wastewater in reverse from normally intended

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the flow of water or wastewater in reverse from normally intended

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backflow

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backwater valve

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valve that is installed to prevent the reverse flow of sewage ijto the drainage system

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valve that is installed to prevent the reverse flow of sewage into the drainage system

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backwater valve

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ball valve

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a valve that controls the flow of liquid by a rotating drilled ball

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a valve which controls the flow of liquid by a rotating drilled ball

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ball valve

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50
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battery of fixtures

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any group of two or more similar fixture that discharge into a common horizontal waste branch

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any two or more similar fixture that discharge into a common horizontal waste branch

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battery of fixtures

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52
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bell or hub

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end portion of a pipe which is enlarged to receive the end of another pipe

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end portion of a pipe that is enlarged to receive the end of another pipe

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bell or hub

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bibb

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synonymous to a faucet, cock or tap

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synonymous to a faucet, cock or tap

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bibb

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branch

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any part of the piping system other than the main, riser or stack

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any part of a piping other than the main, riser or stack

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branch

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branch interval

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the vertical length of a soil pipe at least 8ft which the horizontal branches are connected into

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the vertical lentgh of soil pipe at least 8ft which the horizontal branches are connected inyo

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branch interval

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building drain or house drain

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lowest horizontal piping which receives the discharge from drainage pipes and conveys it to the blgd/house sewer

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the lowest horizontal piping which received the discharge from drainage pipes and conveys it to the bldg/house sewer

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bldg drain or house drain

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building/house sewer

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extends the end of the building drain ands conveys its discharge to the public sewer

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extends the end of the bldg or house drain and conveys its discharge to the public sewer

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building/house sewer

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building supply pipe

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first section of water supply piping after the water meter

65
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first section of water supply piping after the the water meter

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building supply pipe

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caulking

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plugging an opening with oakum or other materials
basically to seal joints

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plugging an opening w oakum or other materials
basically to seal joints

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caulking

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cleanout

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a fitting that has a removable plate to allow access tot he pipes for cleaning and maintenance

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a fitting w a removable plate which allows access to the pipes for cleaning and maintenance

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cleanout

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conductor or leader

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part of the roofing that take water from the roof to the storm drain

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part of the roofing that takes water from the roof to the storm drain

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conductor or leader

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cross connection

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any physical connection between two otherwise separate buildings which water supply may flow from one system to the other

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any physical connection between two otherwise separate buildings which water supply may flow from one system to the other

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cross connection

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deadend

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extended portion of a pipe which is closed and no connections are made

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extended portion of a pipe that is closed and no connections are made

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deadend

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downspout

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vertical portion of a rainwater conductor

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vertical portion of a rainwater conductor

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downspout

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drain

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pipe which carries the surface or ground water to the building drainage system

79
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pipe which carries surface or ground water into the bldg drainage system

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drain

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a common measure of a probable discharge into the drainage system (7.5gal/min)

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dfu
drainage fixture unit

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drainage fixture unit or dfu

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a common measure of probable discharge into the drainage system (7.5gal/min)

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faucet

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cvalve which water can be drawn from

83
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valve which water can be drawn from

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faucet

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flood level

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level in a fixture which water begins to overflow the top of the fixture

85
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level in a fixture which water begins to overflow the top of the fixture

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flood level

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volume of water used by a fixture in a given amount of time

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flow rate

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flow rate

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volume of water used by a fixture in a given amount of time

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4” diameter pipe can carry waste of _ water closets

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100

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flush valve

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located at the bottom of the flush tank for flushing water

90
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located at the bottom of the flush tank for flushing water

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flush valve

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flushometer valve

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device which discharges predetermined quantity of water to fixtures (public toilets)

92
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a device which discharges a predetermined quantity of water to the fixture

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flushometer valve

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full bath

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bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and a bathtuba

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bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub

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full bath

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half bath

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bathroom containing a water closet and a lavatory

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bathroom containing a water closet and a lavatory

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half bath

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gate valve

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valve which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk, fitting against a machine-smoothed surfaces

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valve which the flowof water is cut off by means of a circular disk fitting against a machine-smoothed surface

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gate valve

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valve which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk that fits against the valve seat

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globe valve

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globe valve

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valve which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disk that fits the valve seat

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hose bibb

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a faucet to which a hose may be attached

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a faucet which a hose may be attached

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hose bibb

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indirect waste pipe

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waste pipe that does not connect directly to the drainage system but conveys wastes by discharging into the fixture which is directly connected to the drainage system through air brake

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waste pipe that does not directly connect to the drainage system but conveys waste through an air break that is directly connected to the drainage system

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indirect waste pipe

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insanitary

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contrary to sanitary principles

106
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contrary to sanitary principles

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insanitary

107
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lavatory or washbasin

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fixture designed for washing hands and face

108
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fixture designed for washing hands and face

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lavatory or washbasin

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main

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principal pipe to which branches may be connectedp

110
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principle pipe to which branches may be connected

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main

111
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main vent/ vent stack

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vertical pipe used to provide circulation of air

112
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vertical pipe used to provide circulation of air

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main vent/vent stack

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manhole

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opening constructed in any part of the plumbing system, sufficient size for a person to gain access

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opening constructed to any part of the plumbing system, sufficient size for a person to gain access

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manhole

115
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stack vent

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vent of the stack

116
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public sewer

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common sewer directly controlled by the public

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common sewer directly controlled by the public

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public sewer

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riser

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water supply pipe that extends vertically one full storey or more to convey water

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water supply pipe that extends vertically one full story or more to convey water

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riser

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roughing-in

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installation of parts which can be completed prior to installation of fixtures

121
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installation of parts which can be completed prior to installation of fixtures

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roughing in

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sanitary drainage pipes

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pipes installed to remove waterborne waste from plumbing fixtures and to convey to the sanitary sewer

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seepage pit

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receives tha discharge of the septic tank and allow gradual seepage of water to the grounf

124
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pipes installed to remove waterborne wastes from fixture and convey it to sanitary sewer

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sanitary drainage pipes

125
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receives that discharge of septic tank and allow gradual seepage of water to the ground

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seepage pit

126
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septic tank

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watertight receptacle to retain solid and allow liquids to discharge to the ground through seepage pit

127
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watertight receptacle which retains solids and allow liquids to dischrged into the ground through seepage pit

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septic tank

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sewage

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any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter

129
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any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter

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sewage

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sewer

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pipe for carrying sewage and wastewater

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pipe for carrying sewage and wastewater

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sewer

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siphonage

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suction
pressure less than the atmospheric pressure

133
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soil pipe

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pipe that conveys discharge of water closets containing fecal matter

134
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suction
lessthan the atmospheric pressure

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siphonage

135
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pipe that conveys discharge of water closets that contains fecal matter

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soil pipe

136
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soil stack

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vertical pipe that conveys dischage from water closet or urinals to the building drain or sewer

137
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vertical that conveys discharge from urinals and water closet to the building drain or swer

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soil stackl

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spigot

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end of a pipe that fits into a bell

139
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end of a pipe that fits into a bell

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spigot

140
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stack

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general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent piping

141
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general term for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent piping

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stack

142
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sump

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a tank below the ormal grade of gravity receiving liquid wastes which must be mechanically pumped to a higher receiving point

143
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a tank below a normal grade of gravity that receives liquid wastes which must be mechanically pumped to a higher receiving point

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sump

144
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ventilation system

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system of pipes, fittings and other devices installed for the purpose of providing air circulation within the system

145
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system of pipes and devices installed to provide air circulation within the system

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ventilation system

146
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vent pipe

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pipe or opening used for ensuring circulation of air

147
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pipe or opening ensuring the circulation of air

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vent pipe

148
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waste pipe

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a pipe that conveys only liquids waste free of fecal matter

149
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a pipe conveys only liquid waste free of fecal matter

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waste pipe

150
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water distributing pipe

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pipe that conveys potable water from the supply tot he fixtures

151
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pipe that conveys potable water from suppl to fixtures

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water distributing pipe

152
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water service pipe

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portion of water supply pipe before the water meter

153
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yoke vent

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pipe connecting upward to a soil pipe to a vent stack

154
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pipe connecting upward from soil pipe to vent stack

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yoke vent

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