 by Howard Massey
Table of Contents
Chapter
I
Plumbing and the Plumber,
5
The History of Plumbing, 5
Chapter 2
Designing Drainage Systems,
7
Isometric Drawings, 7
Fixture Abbreviations, Definitions and Illustrations, 9
How to Size the Drainage System, 15
Review Questions,
30
Chapter 3
Designing Vent Systems,
33
Types of Vents, 33
Problems Created by Inadequate Venting, 37
How to Size the
Vent System, 39
Special Venting Systems,
42
Vent Terminals, 49
Aggregate
Cross-sectional Area Pipe, 50
Review Questions, 51
Chapter 4
Fixture Traps, 53
Building Traps, 53
Fixture Traps, 53
Review Questions, 61
Chapter 5
Cleanouts, 63
The
Importance of Acceptable Cleanouts, 63
Cleanout Material
and Design, 67
Review Questions, 69
Chapter 6
Interceptors, Special Traps and Neutralizing
Tapes, 71
Grease Interceptors,
71
Greasy Waste Systems, 76
Laundry
Interceptors, 78
Gasoline, Oil and Sand Interceptors,
81
Other Types of Interceptors or Separators,
83
Review Questions, 86
Chapter 7
Indirect Waste Piping, Receptors, and Special
Wastes, 89
Piping Material and Sizes,
89
Types of Indirect Waste Piping, 89
Receptors, 91
Special Wastes, 92
Storm
Water Drainage Systems, 94
Review Questions, 100
Chapter 8
Installation of Drainage and Vent Pipes,
103
Standards for Plumbing Materials,
103
Joints and Connections, 110
Installation Methods, 114
Review Questions, 124
Chapter 9
Septic Tanks and Drainfields,
127
Definition of the Septic Tank,
127
Septic Tank Construction, 128
Sizing
Septic Tanks, 130
Installing Septic Tanks,
131
Types of Drainfields, 132
Sizing
Drainfields, 134
Review Questions, 138
Chapter 10
Mobil Home and Travel Trailer Parks,
141
Toilet Facilities for Trailer Parks,
141
The Park Drainage and Vent System, 142
The Park Water Distributing System, 144
Review Questions,
146
Chapter 11
Graywater Recycling Systems
for
Single-Family Residences, 147
The
Older Water Conservation Methods, 147
A New Water
Conservation Method: Graywater Recycling, 148
Review
Questions, 156
Chapter 12
Public Water Supply and Distribution Systems,
159
Water System Components,
159
Sizing the Water System, 161
Sizing
the Water Service Pipe, 164
Review Questions, 168
Chapter 13
Hot Water Systems,
169
Design Objectives, 169
Water Heater, 169
Safety Devices, 171
Energy Conservation, 174
Common Hot Water Circulating
Systems, 174
Review Questions, 176
Chapter 14
Installing Water Systems,
179
Materials for Water Systems,
179
Installing Water Service Supply Pipe,
182
Installing Water Distribution Pipe,
183
Threaded Pipe, Fittings and Valves, 185
Review Questions, 190
Chapter 15
Private Water Supply Wells,
193
Water Well, 193
vWell
Installation, 194
Suction Lines, 195
Pressure Tanks, 197
Review Questions, 200
Chapter 16
Fire Protection,
201
Standpipe Systems, 201
Combined and Automatic Sprinkler Systems, 207
Review
Questions, 210
Chapter 17
Swimming Pools and Spas,
213
Swimming Pools, 213
Spas,
218
Review Questions, 220
Chapter 18
Harnessing Solar Energy,
223
Domestic Hot Water Heating,
223
The Solar Collector, 224
Water
Circulation, 227
Solar Storage Tanks, 231
Troubleshooting Guides, 232
Review Questions, 234
Chapter 19
Gas Systems, 237
Kinds of Gas, 237
Gas Piping and the Plumber,
238
Sizing Gas Systems, 238
Residential
Gas Sizing Example, 240
Review Questions, 242
Chapter 20
Materials and Installation Methods for Gas
Systems, 243
Materials, 243
Installing Gas Piping, 244
Review Questions, 250
Chapter 21
Plumbing Fixtures,
253
Installing Plumbing Fixtures,
253
Plumbing Fixture Clearances, 259
Fixtures for the Handicapped, 261
Minimum Fixture
Requirements, 261
Roughing-In, 265
Review
Questions, 273
Answers to Review Questions, 275
Practice Plumber’s Exam,
321
Examination Answer Key, 338
Appendix:
Definitions and
Abbreviations, 339
Index, 347
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