Chapter
1 Introduction to Plumbing
- Plumbing
Codes
What About Plumbing Permits?
Chapter 2
- The
Plumbing System
The Drainage System
The Water Supply System
Plumbing Fixtures
Chapter 3 Plot Plans
- Plot
Plans
Chapter 4 Isometric Drawings and Definitions
- How
to Draw the Axes of Isometric Drawing
Fittings in an Isometric Drawing
Terms Used on Isometric Drawings
Chapter 5 The Drainage System
- Sizing
Drain and Water Pipe
Exceptions to the Rules
Chapter 6 The Vent System
- Sizing
the Vent System
Horizontal Distance of Fixture Trap from Vent
Chapter 7 Traps
- Fixture
Traps
Building Traps
Broken Seal traps
The parts of a trap
Chapter 8 Cleanouts
- Cleanouts
Chapter 9 Floor Plans and Layouts
- Beginning
Your Layout
Typical Bathroom Installations
Typical Residential Installations
Chapter 10 DWV Materials and Installation
- DWV
Materials and Installation
The Principles of DWV Systems
Materials
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings
Plastic Pipe and Fittings
General Installation Methods
DWV Piping Within a Building
Chapter
11 Septic Tanks and Drainfields
- How
the Septic Tank Functions
Size and Location of Septic Tanks
Design and Construction of Septic Tanks
Sizing Drainfields
Drainfield Construction and Installation
Care of Septic Tanks and Drainfields
Chapter 12 Water Supply and Distribution System
- Private
Water Supply
Sizing the Water System
Maintenance of Water Systems
Chapter 13 Valves and Faucets
- Valves
Faucets
Chapter
14 Hot Water Systems
- The
Hot Water System Components
The Hot Water Heater
Safety Devices
Solar Water Heaters
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Chapter
15 Water Pipe and Fittings
- Galvanized
Steel Pipe
Copper Pipe and Tubing
Plastic Pipe
Chapter 16 Installation of Water Systems
- Installing
Water Service Supply Pipe
Installing Water Distributing Piping
Avoid Cross-Connection
Basic Plumbing Procedures
Cutting, Threading and Joining Steel Pipe
Cutting and Joining Copper Pipe
Cutting and Joining Rigid Plastic Pipe
Chapter 17
- Private
Water Wells and Sprinkler Systems
The Well
Suction Lines
Pressure Tank Water Systems
Lawn Sprinkler Systems
Troubleshooting Guide-Jet Pumps
Troubleshooting Guide-Submersible Pumps
Chapter 18 Roughing-in
- Plumbing
Fixture Clearance
Plumbing Fixture Carriers
Chapter 19 Minimum Fixture Requirements
- Plumbing
Fixture Overflows
Showers
Lavatories
Water Closets
Urinals
Laundry Sinks
Kitchen Sinks
Food Waste Disposals
Under-counter Dishwashers
Water Heaters
Chapter 20 Maintenance of Plumbing Systems
- Identifying
Types and Locations of Stoppages
Hard Water Problems
Reduced Water Pressure
Pressure Fluctuation
Complete Loss of Water
Water Hammer
Thawing Frozen Pipes
Cleaning Discolored Fixtures
Chapter 21 General Plumbing Repairs
- Leaks
in Valves
Repairing Compression Faucets
Single-Handle Mixing Faucets
Other Types of Washers and Packings
Water Closets
Using Valves to Locate the Leak
Leaking Tanks
Chapter
22 Simple Gas Installations
- Kinds
of Gas
Sizing Gas Service Piping
Materials for Gas Installations
Installing Gas Piping
Chapter 23 Private Swimming Pools
- Water
Supply and Water Disposal
Minimum Pool Equipment
Materials and Installation Methods
Spas and Hot Tubs
Energy Conservation Law
Answers
Definitions of Terms
Abbreviations and Symbols
Plumbing Symbol Legend
Fitting Symbols
Index
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