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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
devices that may be added for aesthetic, convenience and comfort
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devices that can be added for aesthetic, convenience and comfort
plumbing accessories
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valve
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
valve
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plumbing trap
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
plumbing trap
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give 5 general parts of a typical water supply and distrribution system
water main water service pipe upfeed pipe downfeed pipe valve
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give 5 general parts of a typical sanitary drainage and ventilation system
fixture fixture drain trap cleanout soil pipe
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give 5 general part of a typical storm drainange system
gutter leader downspout catch basin storm drain pipe
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air break
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
air break
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air gap
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
air gap
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angle valve
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
angle valve
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back pressure
the pressure within the sanitary drainage system that is greater than the atmospheric pressure
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atmospheric pressure
14.7psi
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the pressure within the sanitary drainage system that is greater than the atmospheric pressure
back pressure
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back siphonage
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
back siphonage
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backflow
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
backflow
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backwater valve
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
backwater valve
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ball valve
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
ball valve
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battery of fixtures
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
battery of fixtures
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bell or hub
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
bell or hub
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bibb
synonymous to a faucet, cock or tap
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synonymous to a faucet, cock or tap
bibb
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branch
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
branch
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branch interval
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
branch interval
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building drain or house drain
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
bldg drain or house drain
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building/house sewer
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
building/house sewer
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building supply pipe
first section of water supply piping after the water meter
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first section of water supply piping after the the water meter
building supply pipe
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caulking
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
caulking
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cleanout
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
cleanout
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conductor or leader
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
conductor or leader
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cross connection
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
cross connection
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deadend
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
deadend
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downspout
vertical portion of a rainwater conductor
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vertical portion of a rainwater conductor
downspout
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drain
pipe which carries the surface or ground water to the building drainage system
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pipe which carries surface or ground water into the bldg drainage system
drain
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a common measure of a probable discharge into the drainage system (7.5gal/min)
dfu drainage fixture unit
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drainage fixture unit or dfu
a common measure of probable discharge into the drainage system (7.5gal/min)
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faucet
cvalve which water can be drawn from
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valve which water can be drawn from
faucet
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flood level
level in a fixture which water begins to overflow the top of the fixture
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level in a fixture which water begins to overflow the top of the fixture
flood level
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volume of water used by a fixture in a given amount of time
flow rate
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flow rate
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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flush valve
located at the bottom of the flush tank for flushing water
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located at the bottom of the flush tank for flushing water
flush valve
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flushometer valve
device which discharges predetermined quantity of water to fixtures (public toilets)
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a device which discharges a predetermined quantity of water to the fixture
flushometer valve
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full bath
bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and a bathtuba
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bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub
full bath
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half bath
bathroom containing a water closet and a lavatory
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bathroom containing a water closet and a lavatory
half bath
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gate valve
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
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
globe valve
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globe valve
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
a faucet to which a hose may be attached
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a faucet which a hose may be attached
hose bibb
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indirect waste pipe
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
indirect waste pipe
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insanitary
contrary to sanitary principles
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contrary to sanitary principles
insanitary
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lavatory or washbasin
fixture designed for washing hands and face
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fixture designed for washing hands and face
lavatory or washbasin
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main
principal pipe to which branches may be connectedp
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principle pipe to which branches may be connected
main
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main vent/ vent stack
vertical pipe used to provide circulation of air
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vertical pipe used to provide circulation of air
main vent/vent stack
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manhole
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
manhole
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stack vent
vent of the stack
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public sewer
common sewer directly controlled by the public
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common sewer directly controlled by the public
public sewer
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riser
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
riser
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roughing-in
installation of parts which can be completed prior to installation of fixtures
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installation of parts which can be completed prior to installation of fixtures
roughing in
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sanitary drainage pipes
pipes installed to remove waterborne waste from plumbing fixtures and to convey to the sanitary sewer
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seepage pit
receives tha discharge of the septic tank and allow gradual seepage of water to the grounf
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pipes installed to remove waterborne wastes from fixture and convey it to sanitary sewer
sanitary drainage pipes
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receives that discharge of septic tank and allow gradual seepage of water to the ground
seepage pit
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septic tank
watertight receptacle to retain solid and allow liquids to discharge to the ground through seepage pit
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watertight receptacle which retains solids and allow liquids to dischrged into the ground through seepage pit
septic tank
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sewage
any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter
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any wastewater containing animal or vegetable matter
sewage
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sewer
pipe for carrying sewage and wastewater
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pipe for carrying sewage and wastewater
sewer
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siphonage
suction pressure less than the atmospheric pressure
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soil pipe
pipe that conveys discharge of water closets containing fecal matter
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suction lessthan the atmospheric pressure
siphonage
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pipe that conveys discharge of water closets that contains fecal matter
soil pipe
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soil stack
vertical pipe that conveys dischage from water closet or urinals to the building drain or sewer
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vertical that conveys discharge from urinals and water closet to the building drain or swer
soil stackl
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spigot
end of a pipe that fits into a bell
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end of a pipe that fits into a bell
spigot
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stack
general term used for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent piping
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general term for any vertical line of soil, waste or vent piping
stack
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sump
a tank below the ormal grade of gravity receiving liquid wastes which must be mechanically pumped to a higher receiving point
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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
sump
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ventilation system
system of pipes, fittings and other devices installed for the purpose of providing air circulation within the system
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system of pipes and devices installed to provide air circulation within the system
ventilation system
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vent pipe
pipe or opening used for ensuring circulation of air
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pipe or opening ensuring the circulation of air
vent pipe
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waste pipe
a pipe that conveys only liquids waste free of fecal matter
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a pipe conveys only liquid waste free of fecal matter
waste pipe
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water distributing pipe
pipe that conveys potable water from the supply tot he fixtures
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pipe that conveys potable water from suppl to fixtures
water distributing pipe
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water service pipe
portion of water supply pipe before the water meter
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yoke vent
pipe connecting upward to a soil pipe to a vent stack
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pipe connecting upward from soil pipe to vent stack
yoke vent

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