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This book will help you understand and comply with the often-complex provisions, subsections and cross-references of the actual code of the International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code.
Written in plain English, with dozens of clear illustrations and easy-to-follow plumbing diagrams, this handy manual can be a lifesaver when you have to understand exactly what the codes require.
Packed with plumbing isometrics and helpful illustrations, this guide makes clear the code requirements for installing materials for plumbing and fuel gas systems.
Includes code tables for pipe sizing and fixture units, and code requirements for just about all areas of plumbing, from water supply and vents to sanitary drainage systems.
Illustrated Guide to the International Plumbing & Fuel Gas Codes covers these essential areas of knowledge:
- The principles and terminology of the code
- How the various systems work and are regulated
- Code-compliance issues you'll likely encounter on the job
Everyone who designs or installs plumbing systems knows how important it is to follow the code exactly. Even a small mistake can be costly. You’ll find the code-compliance issues you’re going to face on the job, and learn what the codes require when you install or work on plumbing or gas piping systems.
The book covers the principles and terminology of the code. It includes several major code tables for pipe sizing and fixture units.
The Illustrated Guide also covers code requirements for virtually all the plumber’s trades, from water supply and vents to sanitary drainage systems, including:
- Sizing drain, waste & vent pipes
- Understanding isometric drawings
- Installing fixture traps and cleanouts
- Designing combination drain & vent systems
- Dealing with interceptors & special wastes
- Designing hot & cold water systems
- Understanding gas systems
- Complying with fixture clearance requirements
Whether you’re a plumbing engineer, designer, contractor, or plumber, this book will be your primary tool in avoiding code violations, and the cost and delay they cause.
Includes a list of code abbreviations and a glossary of frequently-used terms.
Includes self-test questions for studying the plumber's exam, and tells you where to look in the code for the details.
Includes: Book
By: Howard C. Massey
Published by: Craftsman Book Company
ISBN: 1-57218-120-6
304 Pages, 8-1/2 x 11, Shipping Weight: 1.90 lbs.
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