Chapter
1 Plumbing and the Plumber
- The
History of Plumbing
Chapter 2
Designing Drainage Systems
- Isometric
Drawings
Fixture Abbreviations, Definitions
And Illustrations
How to Size the Drainage System
Review Questions
Chapter 3
Designing Vent Systems
- Types
of Vents
Problems Created by Inadequate Venting
How to Size the Vent System
Special Venting Systems
Vent Terminals
Aggregate Cross-sectional Area Pipe
Review Questions
Chapter 4
Fixture Traps
- Building
Traps
Fixture Traps
Review Questions
Chapter 5
Cleanouts
- The
Importance of Accessible Cleanouts
Cleanout Material and Design
Review Questions
Chapter 6
Interceptors, Special Traps and Neutralizing Tanks
- Grease
Interceptors
Greasy Waste Systems
Laundry Interceptors
Gasoline, Oil and Sand Interceptors
Other Types of Interceptors or Separators
Review Questions
Chapter 7
Indirect Waste Piping, Receptors and Special Wastes
- Piping
Material and Sizes
Types of Indirect Waste Piping
Receptors
Special Wastes
Storm Water Drainage Systems
Review Questions
Chapter 8
Installation of Drainage and Vent Pipes
- Standards
for Plumbing Materials
Joints and Connections
Installation Methods
Review Questions
Chapter 9
Septic Tanks and Drainfields
- Definition
of the Septic Tank
Septic Tank Construction
Sizing Septic Tanks
Installing Septic Tanks
Types of Drainfields
Sizing Drainfields
Review Questions
Chapter 10
Mobile Home and Travel Trailer Parks
- Toilet
Facilities for Trailer Parks
The Park Drainage and Vent System
The Park Water Distributing System
Review Questions
Chapter 11
Graywater Recycling Systems for Single-Family Residences
- The
Older Water Conservation Methods
A New Water Conservation Method: Graywater Recycling
Review Questions
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Chapter
12 Public Water Supply and Distribution Systems
- Water
System Components
Sizing the Water System
Sizing the Water Service Pipe
Review Questions
Chapter 13
Hot Water Systems
- Design
Objectives
The Water Heater Safety Devices
Energy Conservation
Common Hot Water Circulating Systems
Review Questions
Chapter 14
Installing Water Systems
- Materials
for Water Systems
Installing Water Service Supply Pipe
Installing Water Distribution Pipe
Threaded Pipe, Fittings and Valves
Review Questions
Chapter 15
Private Water Supply Wells
- Well
Water
Well Installation
Suction Lines
Pressure Tanks
Review Questions
Chapter 16
Fire Protection
- Standpipe
Systems
Combined and Automatic Sprinkler Systems
Review Questions
Chapter 17
Swimming Pools and Spas
- Swimming
Pools
Spas
Review Questions
Chapter 18
Harnessing Solar Energy
- Domestic
Hot Water Heating
The Solar Collector Water Circulation
Solar Storage Tanks
Troubleshooting Guides
Review Questions
Chapter 19
Gas
- Kinds
of Gas
Gas Piping and the Plumber
Sizing Gas Systems
Residential Gas Sizing Example
Review Questions
Chapter 20
Materials and Installation Methods for Gas Systems
- Materials
Installing Gas Piping
Review Questions
Chapter 21 Plumbing Fixtures
- Installing
Plumbing Fixtures
Plumbing Fixture Clearances
Fixtures for the Handicapped
Minimum Fixture Requirements
Roughing-In
Review Questions
Answers
to Review Questions
Practice Plumber's Exam
Examination Answer Key
Appendix: Definitions and Abbreviations
Index
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