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Plumbing and Drainage System Key Terms – Building Code Definitions and System Components Study Guide

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This document contains key terminology and definitions used in plumbing and drainage systems for building code understanding and exam preparation. It explains essential concepts such as drainage systems, fixture units, soil and waste piping, vent systems, and building sewer connections. The material also reviews structural plumbing components including stacks, risers, cleanouts, vent types, and backwater valves that ensure safe wastewater flow and prevent sewer gas or reverse flow issues in buildings. Keywords: plumbing system definitions drainage system plumbing plumbing fixture definition fixture unit plumbing demand drainage fitting plumbing building sewer plumbing stack pipe plumbing soil pipe wastewater waste pipe plumbing vent pipe plumbing system cleanout plumbing access backwater valve plumbing combination waste vent system circuit vent plumbing wet vent plumbing system

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Plumbing and Drainage System
Key Terms for Building Codes

Above-ground storage tank - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Fixed-installation vessel used

for bulk storage, handling or processing hazardous/flammable liquids or

gases, not connected to building service equipment.


Accepted engineering practice - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Conformance to nationally

recognized technical or scientific standards or principles.


Approved - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Determined to comply with this code by the

authority having jurisdiction.

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