BSCI 4700 - Plumbing Definitions Exam

BSCI 4700 - Plumbing Definitions Exam AIR BREAK (Drainage System) - ANS ️️ A piping arrangement in which a drain from a fixture, appliance or device discharges indirectly into another fixture, receptacle or interceptor at a point below the flood level rim and above the trap seal. AIR GAP (Water Distribution System). - ANS ️️ The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle. ANTISIPHON - ANS ️️ A term applied to valves or mechanical devices that eliminate sipllonage. APPROVED - ANS ️️ Acceptable to the code official or other authority having jurisdiction. AREA DRAIN - ANS ️️ A receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open area. BACKFLOW - ANS ️️ 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 condition. BACKFLOW PREVENTER - ANS ️️ A device or means to prevent backflow. BACKWATER VALVE - ANS ️️ A device or valve installed in the or