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Definition all the piping and fixtures that provide water for drinking, cooking, bathing, and laundry, as well as a means of disposing of wastewater.
Codes
Why is it important to follow codes? If it is not up to code it will not pass inspection and will have to be torn out and redone becoming very costly. If it is poorly designed then it will not work well and owner will be unsatisfied. Could cause wastewater to mix with potable water if not installed properly. Different codes: The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Basic Building Code, ICBO Plumbing Code, National Plumbing Code, and Standard Plumbing Code Each code is sponsored by a professional organization Once code is adopted by government then it can be enforced as a law. Plumbers should know different codes in places they are working.
Tools
Measuring Tools: rules, tapes, squares, levels, transits, plumb bobs, chalk lines, compasses, and dividers Plumbing requires precise measuring and the tools they use must be capable of achieving this accuracy. Cutting Tools: various saws, files, chisels, snips, and pipe cutters most use power tools because they save time and effort and most are metal-cutting reaming and threading tools are also when working with metal pipe Wrenches: pipe wrenches, pliers, vice grips, chain wrenches, strap wrenches, monkey wrenches, and adjustable wrenches
Materials
Copper: available as rigid lengths or flexible coils can be cut with a pipe cutter or hacksaw joined with compression fittings or by sweat solder Plastic: available in lengths and can be cut with a handsaw joined with fittings and special adhesive 4 types: Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), Polybutylene (PB), Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) Iron: soft cast iron made from gray iron does not leak or absorb water and is very quiet two types of cast iron soil pipe: Service (SV) and Heavy (XH)
Valves
devices that control the flow of water in the water supply system put in certain places so the water can be shut off or pressure can be reduced made from bronze, brass, malleable iron, cast iron, thermoset plastic, and thermoplastic faucets valves that permit controlled amounts of water as needed for use in a building; deliver to such fixtures as sinks, lavatories, showers, and bathtubs
Fixtures
water-using devices, such as sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, bidets, urinals, stools, or showers they receive water from the supply system and are set up to deliver wastewater to the DWV system
Print reading
certain symbols have been standardized for the plumbing trade 3 types of sketches: riser diagrams, plan view sketches, and isometric sketches
Installing Plumbing
the first phase of plumbing installed in a building is known as a rough-in the endings of pipes that extend out from the walls and above the floors are known as stub-ins vent stacks are venting pipes that are connected to a large riser that extends through the roof
Safety
safety goggles should always be worn hard hats should be used if there is any danger of falling objects non-flammable clothing should be worn when welding as well as protective gloves when handling plumbing material but not when using power tools; also protective shoes are a good measure to take jewelry should never be worn lifting and carrying heavy materials should always be done properly