PLUMBING CODE REFERENCE Second Edition

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1 PLUMBING CODE REFERENCE Second Edition Written by American Contractors Exam Services Published by /guides DeWalt Plumbing Reference_CS4.indd 1 6/25/10 10:24 AM

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4 Titles Available From Trade Reference Blueprint Reading Construction Construction Estimating Construction Safety/OSHA Datacom Electric Motor Electrical Estimating Electrical HVAC Estimating HVAC/R Master Edition Lighting & Maintenance Plumbing Plumbing Estimating Residential Remodeling & Repair Security, Sound & Video Spanish/English Construction Dictionary Illustrated Edition Wiring Diagrams Exam and Certification Building Contractor s Licensing Electrical Licensing HVAC Technician Certification Plumbing Licensing Code Reference Building Electrical HVAC Plumbing Business Resources Contractor s Forms & Letters /guides iv DeWalt Plumbing Reference_CS4.indd 4 6/25/10 10:24 AM

5 CONTENTS Materials Materials to use for Drains and Vents... 1 Materials to use for Water Piping Pipe Fittings P-Trap and Prohibited Traps... 6 Traps... 7 Hangers and Supports Valves APWA Uniform Color Code Permits and Inspection Trenching, Excavation, and Backfill Trenching, Excavation, and Backfill Types of Trenching Cutting and Notching Non-Load Bearing Partition Load Bearing Partition Testing Procedures Water Supply System Methods for Testing Drain and Vent Methods for Testing Gauges Bathroom Layout Minimum Code Requirements Vent and Drain Options Drain Pipes Vent Termination Cleanouts Water Piping Hot and Cold Water Lines Water Closet Lavatory Showers Bathtub Hydromassage Bathtub Utility Room Automatic Washing Machine Utility Sink Kitchen Sinks Air Admittance Valves Island Fixture Venting Water Heaters Attic Installation Water Heater Venting and Flues Required Vent Diameter Vent Termination Tankless Water Heater v DeWalt Plumbing Reference_CS4.indd 5 6/25/10 10:24 AM

6 CONTENTS Freezing, Protection of Pipes Lawn Irrigation Cross Connections Sill Cocks Backflow Prevention Air Gap Definitions Double Check Valve and Reduced Pressure Principle Atmospheric and Pressure Vacuum Breakers Isometrics Understanding Isometrics Symbols Commercial Restrooms Commercial Restrooms Lavatories Commercial Restrooms Water Closets IPC Tables E-103.3(2): Load Values Assigned to Fixtures a : Water Service Pipe : Maximum Distance of Fixture Trap from Vent : Hanger Spacing : Wet Vent Size : Maximum Flow Rates and Consumption for Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings : Minimum Size of Fixture Water Supply Pipes : Drainage Fixture Units for Fixtures and Groups (1): Building Drains and Sewers (2): Horizontal Fixture Branches and Stacks a : Above Ground Drainage and Vent Pipe : Application of Backflow Preventers E201.1: Minimum Size of Water Meters, Mains and Distribution Piping Based on Water Supply Fixture Unit Valves : Size and Developed Length of Stack Vents and Vent Stacks IRC Tables G : Roof Slope G2428.2(1), [504.2(1)]: Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent Appendix Appendix A: Types of Soil and Allowable Slopes Appendix B: Safety Guidelines and Terms Used in Grading Abbreviations vi DeWalt Plumbing Reference_CS4.indd 6 6/25/10 10:24 AM