Plumbing

Question 0

What does DWV mean?

Answer 0

Drain waste vent

Question 1

What is a P trap?

Answer 1

Curved section of a fixture drain that is designed to hold water to prevent sewer gases from getting inside the home

Question 2

What is a wax ring?

Answer 2

Ring that seats on closet flang and seals sewer drain and toilet drain together

Question 3

What is the difference between PEX and CPVC?

Answer 3

PEX is flexible

CPVC is ridged

Question 4

What is a pressure regulator?

Answer 4

Valve used to reduce water pressure in house

Question 5

What is the warranty on a stooped floor drain?

Answer 5

30days

Question 6

What is the minimum clearances for a water closet rough in? From back wall? Side wall to center?

Answer 6

Back wall: 12 1/2”

Side wall: 15”

Question 7

What is the stated warranty given to our customers for plumbing?

Answer 7

1 year fixture

2 year system

30 day sewer stop up

Question 8

What is an access panel? Where might it be used?

Answer 8

Clean out access used in tubs, jacuzzis

Question 9

For underground plumbing, were are print dimensions pulled from?

Answer 9

Plumbing plans- pulled from back of house

Question 10

What is a hung sewer?

Answer 10

Sewer that forces gravity up

Question 11

Are sewer ejector pits located in the prints?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

When should you schedule a water meter install?

Answer 12

After ground works

Question 13

What is a back-flow preventer? Does your area require them?

Answer 13

Allows flow to go in one direction. Yes

Question 14

Who installs the plumbing roof flashing in your area?

Answer 14

Roofer