Week 12 Flashcards
(20 cards)
Water having a temperature range between 85°F (29°C) and 110°F (43°C).
TEMPERED WATER
Water at a temperature greater than or equal to 110°F (43°C).
HOT WATER
A fitting or device that provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases without materially affecting the floW of sewage or wastewater through the trap.
TRAP
The vertical distance between the weir and the top of the dip of the trap.
TRAP SEAL
The discharge from any fixture. appliance. area or appurtenance that does not contain fecal matter.
WASTE
A pipe that conveys only waste
WASTE PIPE
A water supply pipe that extends one full story or more to convey water to branches or to a group of fixtures.
WATER PIPE RISER
A pipe within the structure or on the premises that conveys water from the water service pipe, or from the meter when the meter is at the structure, to the points of utilization.
WATER PIPE - WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE
The pipe from the water main or other source of potable water supply, or from the meter when the meter is at the public right of way, to the water distribution system of the building served.
WATER PIPE - WATER SERVICE PIPE
The water service pipe, water distribution pipes, and the necessary connecting pipes, fitings, control valves and all appurtenances in or adjacent to the structure or premises
WATER PIPE - WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
A connection between pipes, fittings, or pipes and fittings that is not
screwed, caulked threaded, soldered, solvent cemented, brazed, welded or heat fused. A joint in which compression is applied along the centerline of the pieces being joined. In some applications, the joint is part of a coupling, fitting or adapter.
MECHANICAL JOINT
A type of joint made by means of a washer or a special type of packing compound in which one pipe is slipped into the end of an adjacent pipe.
JOINT-SLIP
A loop, return bend or return offset that provides for the expansion and
contraction in a piping system and is utilized in tall buildings or where there is a rapid change of temperature, as in power plants, steam rooms and similar occupancies.
JOINT - EXPANSION
Any joint between two pipes that permits one pipe to be deflected or moved without movement or deflection of the other pipe
JOINT- FLEXIBLE
An approved connecting device that suitably and properly joins or adjusts
pipes and fittings that do not otherwise fit together.
ADAPTER FITTING
A combination of approved bends that makes two changes in direction bringing one section of the pipe out of line but into a line parallel with the other section.
OFFSET
A system that includes the water distribution pipes; plumbing
fixtures and traps; water-treating or water-using equipment, soil, waste and vent pipes; and building drains; in addition to their respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or premises; and the water service building sewer and building storm sewer serving such structure or premises.
PLUMBING SYSTEM
In the classification of plumbing fixtures, “private” applies to fixtures that are intended only for a small group of persons and are not open to and available for the use by all persons within the building. Examples of “private” fixtures include, but not limited to, fixtures within dwelling units,
sleeping units, guest rooms, and induvial offices, and separate employee fixtures not intended for customers, patrons, and visitors
PRIVATE
Parts of the plumbing system that are installed prior to the installation of fixtures. This includes drainage, water supply, vent piping and the necessary fixture supports and any fixtures that are built into the structure
ROUGH-IN
A water supply pipe or system of pipes, installed and maintained by a city, township county, public utility company or other public entity, on public property, in the street or in an approved dedicated easement of public or community use.
WATER MAIN
