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The document discusses the various components of residential plumbing systems including water supply, drain-waste-vent, plumbing codes, plans, and energy conservation techniques. It describes the pipes, fixtures, heaters, and other devices that make up the water distribution and waste removal network in a home as well as regulations and best practices for implementing efficient and code-compliant plumbing.

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8 Plumbing - System

The document discusses the various components of residential plumbing systems including water supply, drain-waste-vent, plumbing codes, plans, and energy conservation techniques. It describes the pipes, fixtures, heaters, and other devices that make up the water distribution and waste removal network in a home as well as regulations and best practices for implementing efficient and code-compliant plumbing.

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Plumbing System

Albert Einstein was named an honorary member of the


Plumbers and Steamfitters Union after publicly stating
that he would become a plumber if he had to do it all
over again.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Water Supply System


• Drain-Waste-Vent System
• Plumbing Codes
• Plumbing Plans
• Energy Conservation
Plumbing System
• Water supply pipes
• Fixture – A device that uses water (sink, toilet,
dishwasher, etc.)
• Soil, waste, and vent pipes
• Drain and sewer
• Gas pipes
• Storm water drainage
Water Supply System
Network of pipes that transport hot and
cold potable water under pressure
• Fixture – A device that uses water
(sink, toilet, dishwasher, etc.)
• Water Heater – Large insulated tanks
that heat cold water to be distributed
in the hot water supply lines
• Trunk Lines – Hot or cold water pipes
that serve many fixtures
• Branch Lines – Hot or cold water
pipes that serve only one or two
fixtures
Water Supply System
• Water Main – Supply pipe installed
and maintained by a public entity
and on public property
• Water Service – Pipe from the water
main to the building supply pipes
• Meter – Measures the amount of
water transported through water
service
• Valve – A fitting used to control
water flow (located next to the
meter)
Drain-Waste-Vent System
Network of pipes that transport wastewater
and sewer gases from the building
• Drain Pipe – A pipe that carries
wastewater in a building
• Vent Pipe – A vertical pipe that provides
circulation of air to and from the drainage
system
• Trap – A fitting (usually U-shaped) that
provides a seal to prevent the flow of
sewer gases
• Stack – A vertical pipe (waste or vent) that
extends through at least one story
• Cleanout – An access opening to allow
cleanout of the pipe
Drain-Waste-Vent System
• Sewage – Any liquid waste containing
animal or vegetable matter, including liquids
containing chemicals
• Sanitary Sewer – A sewer pipe that carries
only sewage
• Storm Sewer – A sewer pipe that carries
storm water or other drainage (but not
sewage)
• Building Sewer or Sewer Lateral – Part
of the drainage system from the building to
the public, private, or individual sewer
disposal system
• Sewer Main – A sewer pipe installed and
maintained by a public entity and on public
property
Plumbing Codes
• Protect health and safety of community
• Reduce potential for widespread disease
• Provide rules and regulations for installing
drinking water or sewer facilities
• Identify required methods for installing
plumbing systems
• Provide permits and inspections

The International Residential Code includes


requirements for residential plumbing systems.
International Plumbing Code is a model code
that has been widely adopted throughout the
United States for non-residential facilities
Plumbing Codes

• Supply pipe size dependent upon


• Amount of water
• Water pressure
• Pipe length
• Number of stories ©iStockphoto.com

• Flow pressure necessary at farthest point


in system
• Drainage and vent pipe size dependent upon
• Plumbing Fixture Units
• Type of fixture
• Estimated amount of waste
Plumbing Codes
For non-residential facilities
IBC Chapter 29 – Plumbing Systems
• Minimum number of plumbing facilities
• Water closets
• Lavatories
• Bathtubs/showers
• Drinking fountains
• Other fixtures
• Location of toilet facilities
• Toilet room requirements ©iStockphoto.com
Plumbing Plan
Plumbing Plans – Isometric
Energy Conservation

• Locate hot water heater in conditioned space


• Insulate hot water heater
• Insulate exposed hot water pipes
• Insulate cold water pipes with freezing potential
• Place water pipes in interior walls, if possible
• Use low-flow fixtures
• Seal all wall fenestrations

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