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plumbing the art and technique of installing pipes, fixtures
and other apparatuses in buildings for bringing in
the supply of liquids, substances and/or ingredients
and removing them; and such water, liquid, and
other carried-wastes hazardous to health,
sanitation, life and property pipes and fixtures after
installation i.e. the 'plumbing system'
plumbing system includes all potable water supply and distribution
pipes, all plumbing fixtures and traps; all sanitary
and storm drainage systems; vent pipes, roof
drains, leaders and downspouts; and all building
drains and sewers, including their respective joints
and connections; devices, receptacles, and
appurtenances within he property; waterlines in the
premises; potable, tap, hot and chilled water
piping; potable water treatingor using equipment;
fuel gas piping; water heaters and vents for same
plumbing system consists of a supply pipe leading to a fixture and a
drain pipe taking the used water away from this
fixture
, 1. water supply and water distribution what constitutes a plumbing system?
system
2. the plumbing fixtures
3. the drainage system
the water suply and water carries water from the water source, street main or
distribution system a pump to the building and to various points in the
building at which water is used.
the plumbing fixtures the receptacles that receive the supplied water and
allow the occupants of the building to use the
water
the drainage system the piping network within the building which
conveys from the plumbing fixtures all wastes and
fecal matter (sanitary drainage) as well as rain water
(storm drainage) to a point of disposal or a
treatment facility
sanitary drainage deals with wastes and fecal matter
storm drainage deals with rainwater
the plumber the one who works or engages in the business of
installing in buildings the pipes, fixtures, and other
apparatus for bringing in the water supply and
removing liquid and waterborne wastes
1. apprentice plumber the three categories of plumbers
2. journeyman plumber
3. master plumber