Plumbing
is defined as the art and science of installing pipes, fixtures, and other apparatus to convey and supply water in buildings and to dispose of and discharge wastewater and other liquids, gases, and substances out of buildings in a safe, orderly, healthy, and sanitary way. This is done to ensure the health and sanitation of life and property.
Solid waste
is discharged by the water closet,
liquid waste
comes from various fixtures.
Stormwater
comes from rain.
Greywater
is sourced from household activities like laundry and bathing
Blackwater
includes waste and human waste flushed from toilets and urinals.
3m or 10ft
shall be supported or anchored at intervals at?
2 percent
All horizontal piping shall be at a uniform grade of not less than
45 degree wyes
All changes in direction shall be made by the appropriate use of
slip joints
will be permitted only in trap seals or at the inlet of the trap.
Unions
on the sewer side of the trap shall be ground-faced and must not be concealed or enclosed.
5
there should be a cleanout within (,,,,) feet inside the property line before the house sewer connection, connected from a full-sized branch. Except for the latter, cleanouts must be of the same nominal size as the pipes.
22 and a half
A cleanout that is easily accessible must be provided at the upper end of every horizontal waste or soil pipe, as well as at every change of horizontal direction, unless the change of direction is made at an angle of not more than (,,,,) degrees and is conveniently reachable with a sewer rod wire.
Grease traps
with sufficient capacity must be installed wherever greasy wastes from hotels, restaurants, clubhouses, or similar public eating places are discharged into the sewer or septic vault. These grease traps should be positioned as close as possible to the fixture from which they receive the discharge and must have an airtight cover that is easily removable to facilitate cleaning.
1
All roof extensions of soil and waste stacks must be run at full size, extending at least ,,,,,, foot above the roof.
8
If the roof is utilized for purposes other than weather protection, such extensions should not be less than (,,,,,,) feet above the roof level.
5
A trap must not be positioned more than (,,,,) feet horizontally from its vent.
plumber
is a title given to a person who is skilled in the field of sanitation, particularly in the installation and maintenance of plumbing systems.
Plumbarius
refers to an individual who worked in the sanitary field during ancient Rome.
Plumbum
means lead