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1. Access (to) That which enables a fixture, appliance or equipment to be reached by
ready
access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a
panel, door or similar obstruction.
2. Air Break A piping arrangement in which a drain from a fixture, appliance or
(Drainage device dis- charges indirectly into another fixture, receptacle or
Sys- tem) interceptor at a point below the flood level rim and above the trap seal.
3. Air Gap
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
(Drainage
between the outlet of the waste pipe and the flood level rim of the
Sys- tem)
receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging. The distance
between the waste pipe outlet and the flood level rim of the receptor
must be at least twice the diameter of the indirect waste pipe.
4. Air Gap
(Water The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
Distribution between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water
Sys- tem) to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim of the
receptacle.
5. Appliance Any apparatus or device that utilizes a fuel or a raw material as a fuel
to produce light, heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning that
compresses fuel gases.
6. Backflow Pressure created by any means in the water distribution system, which
by being in excess of the pressure in the water supply mains causes a
potential backflow condition.
7. Backsiphonage The backflow of potentially contaminated water into the potable water
system as a result of the pressure in the potable water system falling
below atmospheric pressure of the plumbing fixtures, pools, tanks or
vats connected to the potable water distribution piping.
8. Backflow Con- nection
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Any arrangement whereby backflow is possible.
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9. Backflow A backflow prevention assembly, a backflow prevention device or other
Preven- ter means or method to prevent backflow into the potable water supply.
10. Bathroom Group A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub
shower,
including or excluding a bidet, an emergency floor drain or both. Such
fixtures are located together on the same floor level.
11. Branch Interval A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or more
developed
length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a
drainage stack. Measurements are taken down the stack from the
highest horizontal branch connection.
12. Branch Vent A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or sta
vent.
13. Building Drain That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the
discharge
from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside and that extends 30
inches (762 mm) in developed length of pipe beyond the exterior walls
of the building and conveys the drainage to the building sewer.
14. Code These regulations, subsequent amendments thereto or any emergency ru
or regulations that the administrative authority having jurisdiction has
lawfully adopted
15. Combination Bracing / Max Vertical Bracing
Waste and
Vent System
16. Pipe Material
/ Max
Horizontal
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A specially designed 1/4 or smaller) / 6ft / 10ft Copper
system of waste piping Tubing (1 1/2 or larger) / 10ft / 10ft
embodying the
horizontal wet venting of
one or more sinks,
lavatories, drinking
fountains or floor drains
by means of a common
waste and vent pipe
adequately sized to
provide free movement
of air above the flow
line of the drain.
ABS / 4ft / 10ft
Cast-Iron / 5ft / 15ft
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1. Access (to) That which enables a fixture, appliance or equipment to be reached by
ready
access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a
panel, door or similar obstruction.
2. Air Break A piping arrangement in which a drain from a fixture, appliance or
(Drainage device dis- charges indirectly into another fixture, receptacle or
Sys- tem) interceptor at a point below the flood level rim and above the trap seal.
3. Air Gap
The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
(Drainage
between the outlet of the waste pipe and the flood level rim of the
Sys- tem)
receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging. The distance
between the waste pipe outlet and the flood level rim of the receptor
must be at least twice the diameter of the indirect waste pipe.
4. Air Gap
(Water The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere
Distribution between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water
Sys- tem) to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim of the
receptacle.
5. Appliance Any apparatus or device that utilizes a fuel or a raw material as a fuel
to produce light, heat, power, refrigeration or air conditioning that
compresses fuel gases.
6. Backflow Pressure created by any means in the water distribution system, which
by being in excess of the pressure in the water supply mains causes a
potential backflow condition.
7. Backsiphonage The backflow of potentially contaminated water into the potable water
system as a result of the pressure in the potable water system falling
below atmospheric pressure of the plumbing fixtures, pools, tanks or
vats connected to the potable water distribution piping.
8. Backflow Con- nection
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Any arrangement whereby backflow is possible.
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answered graded A+ passed
9. Backflow A backflow prevention assembly, a backflow prevention device or other
Preven- ter means or method to prevent backflow into the potable water supply.
10. Bathroom Group A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory, bathtub
shower,
including or excluding a bidet, an emergency floor drain or both. Such
fixtures are located together on the same floor level.
11. Branch Interval A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or more
developed
length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a
drainage stack. Measurements are taken down the stack from the
highest horizontal branch connection.
12. Branch Vent A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or sta
vent.
13. Building Drain That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the
discharge
from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside and that extends 30
inches (762 mm) in developed length of pipe beyond the exterior walls
of the building and conveys the drainage to the building sewer.
14. Code These regulations, subsequent amendments thereto or any emergency ru
or regulations that the administrative authority having jurisdiction has
lawfully adopted
15. Combination Bracing / Max Vertical Bracing
Waste and
Vent System
16. Pipe Material
/ Max
Horizontal
, Journeyman Plumbing Test (Texas) questions well
answered graded A+ passed
A specially designed 1/4 or smaller) / 6ft / 10ft Copper
system of waste piping Tubing (1 1/2 or larger) / 10ft / 10ft
embodying the
horizontal wet venting of
one or more sinks,
lavatories, drinking
fountains or floor drains
by means of a common
waste and vent pipe
adequately sized to
provide free movement
of air above the flow
line of the drain.
ABS / 4ft / 10ft
Cast-Iron / 5ft / 15ft
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