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Code of regulations for plumbing
A plumbing code is a code that provides regulations for the design, installation, and inspection of building plumbing and sanitary systems. In the United
Plumbing_code
Standard for plumbing systems
The International Plumbing Code (IPC) is a plumbing code that sets minimum requirements for plumbing systems in their design and function, and which sets
International_Plumbing_Code
Model plumbing safety code
National Standard, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) is a model code developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)
Uniform_Plumbing_Code
Systems for conveying fluids
Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses
Plumbing
Plumbing device
In plumbing, a trap is a U-shaped portion of pipe designed to trap liquid or gas to prevent unwanted flow, most notably to prevent sewer gases from entering
Trap_(plumbing)
Nonprofit building standards organization
Building Code (IBC) International Residential Code (IRC) International Fire Code (IFC) International Plumbing Code (IPC) International Mechanical Code (IMC)
International_Code_Council
Vertical space between water outlet and flood level
An air gap, as related to the plumbing trade, is the unobstructed vertical space between the water outlet and the flood level of a fixture. Air gaps of
Air_gap_(plumbing)
Type of wastewater generated in households without toilet wastewater
The Uniform Plumbing Code, adopted in some U.S. jurisdictions, prohibits greywater use indoors. However, the California Plumbing Code, derived from
Greywater
Connecting pieces in pipe systems
fittings that permit regulating the flow of fluid within a plumbing system. Standard codes are followed when designing (or manufacturing) a piping system
Piping_and_plumbing_fitting
Vessel or conduit for unwanted water or waste liquids to be flumed away
Drain (HVAC) Drainage system (disambiguation) Piping and plumbing fitting Plumbing Plumbing drainage venting Septic system Sewage collection and disposal
Drain_(plumbing)
Device used to deliver and drain water
A plumbing fixture is an exchangeable device which can be connected to a plumbing system to deliver and drain water. The most common plumbing fixtures
Plumbing_fixture
Plumbing fixture
Double trapping is prohibited by plumbing codes due to its susceptibility to clogging. In the U.S., every plumbing fixture must also be coupled to the
Drain-waste-vent_system
Water tower on the roof of a tall building
water towers. As building height increases, the vertical height of its plumbing also increases. This produces a large water column and the weight of this
Rooftop_water_tower
Subfields of building design and construction
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) refers to the installation of services which provide a functional and comfortable space for the building occupants
Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
Mechanical,_electrical,_and_plumbing
Tarred fiber
and the deck planking of iron and steel ships. Oakum was also used in plumbing for sealing joints in cast iron pipe, and in log cabins for chinking. In
Oakum
3-California Electrical Code Part 4-California Mechanical Code Part 5-California Plumbing Code Part 6-California Energy Code (this section is commonly
California Building Standards Code
California_Building_Standards_Code
Agency
Plumbing Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code and other nationally recognized codes and
IAPMO_R&T
Medical condition
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Scalding
Water supplied through a pipe and tap combination
cooking, and washing. Indoor tap water is distributed through indoor plumbing, which has been around since antiquity but was available to very few people
Tap_water
women lawmakers, not the public. The 2021 edition of the International Plumbing Code (in use by 35 states, Puerto Rico, Guam, and DC) requires single-occupancy
Potty parity in the United States
Potty_parity_in_the_United_States
Uniform Codes are codes of practice developed and maintained by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) using the American
Uniform_Codes
Tradesperson specializing in water and sewage systems
potable (drinking) water, hot-water production, sewage and drainage in plumbing systems. The origin of the word "plumber" dates from the Roman Empire.
Plumber
Model code
The Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) is a model code developed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) to govern the
Uniform_Mechanical_Code
Device that prevents undesired water flow
simple air gap has no moving parts, other than flowing water. Many plumbing codes specify a minimum air gap distance required for various circumstances
Backflow_prevention_device
Association of American plumbing manufacturers
The Plumbing & Drainage Institute (PDI) is an association of American manufacturers of engineered plumbing drainage specialty products. Such products include
Plumbing_&_Drainage_Institute
Plumbing device
being adopted by both of the national model plumbing codes (International Plumbing Code and Uniform Plumbing Code) that cover most of the US. This standard
Grease_trap
Common material used as sealant or filler
completely different compositions, all used for making watertight seals in plumbing. It is a pliable substance used to make watertight seals around faucets
Putty
Type of pump
installations. Once considered acceptable, this practice may now violate the plumbing code or municipal bylaws, because it can overwhelm the municipal sewage treatment
Sump_pump
Flexible tube used to convey water
the event of a pressure drop. Many water suppliers require this, and plumbing code may legally require permanently installed backflow preventers. Special
Garden_hose
electrician tools, welding and metal work tools, concrete and masonry equipment, plumbing tools, painting tools, measuring tools, heavy equipment, surveying tools
List_of_tools_and_equipment
Device that removes impurities in water
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Water_filter
Type of plastic
that will be published into the 2007 California Plumbing Code and the 2010 California Plumbing Code (Effective Jan. 1, 2011) with the strikeout and underlining
Cross-linked_polyethylene
Tool to clear blockages in drains and pipes
fluid pressure. In plumbing, the term plunger commonly refers to handheld tools used to clear blockages in drains and pipes. Plumbing plungers consist of
Plunger
Tool to dislodge clogs in plumbing
or drain auger is a slender, flexible auger used to dislodge clogs in plumbing. The plumber's snake is often reserved for difficult clogs that cannot
Plumber's_snake
Type of sanitary fixture for urination
A urinal (US: /ˈjʊərənəl/, UK: /jʊəˈraɪnəl/) is a sanitary plumbing fixture similar to a toilet, but for urination only. Urinals are often provided in
Urinal
Container for storing water
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Water_tank
The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is an international organization of plumbing associations and plumbing industry participants. There are currently over
World_Plumbing_Council
Thermodynamic process that uses energy sources to heat water
heater safety pressure relief valve "California Plumbing Code" (PDF). International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. pp. 58–59. Archived
Water_heating
Underground pipe for transporting sewage
to a central vacuum station. PVC is the dominant material for sanitary plumbing. Its wide use is owed to its chemical resistance and durability. It is
Sanitary_sewer
Fitting used in plumbing and piping
In plumbing and piping, a nipple is a fitting, consisting of a short piece of pipe, usually provided with a male pipe thread at each end, for connecting
Nipple_(plumbing)
Bowl-shaped plumbing fixture
A sink (also known as basin or washbin in the UK) is a bowl-shaped plumbing fixture for washing hands, dishwashing, and other purposes. Sinks have a tap
Sink
Valve closed by squeezing a tube
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Tradesman who works with mechanical pipes
lacerations, and other risks normal to the construction industry. Piping and plumbing fitting "Steamfitter/Pipefitter: School of Trades and Technology". Thompson
Pipefitter
Tank used for storing hot water for heating or domestic use
years, high-quality installations will include, and most US building/plumbing codes now require, a shallow metal or plastic pan to collect the seepage when
Hot_water_storage_tank
Safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME); Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Division 1 and Section I American Water Works Association (AWWA)
Relief_valve
Wrench for assembling and disassembling piping made of threaded pipes
wrench similar to a pipe wrench and often confused with it Nipple wrench (plumbing) – a pipe wrench that grabs the interior of a pipe, rather than the exterior
Pipe_wrench
Object used to close a drainage outlet
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Bathroom plumbing fixture
variety has a plumbed-in water supply and a drainage opening, and is thus a plumbing fixture subject to local hygiene regulations. The bidet is designed to
Bidet
(the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials) is a global team of experts delivering codes and standards, product testing, certification
IAPMO
Infrastructure that conveys sewage or surface runoff using sewers
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Sewerage
Unwanted reverse flow of water
Backflow is a term in plumbing for an unwanted flow of water in the reverse direction. It can be a serious health risk for the contamination of potable
Backflow
Angled pipe fitting
plumbing fittings would be used to join sections of pipe. Plumbing codes regulate the use of street elbows. For example, Canada's national plumbing code
Street_elbow
Water that has been used and contaminated
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Wastewater
Plumbing company
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (formerly called Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service) is a plumbing company based in Cincinnati, Ohio. T he company
Roto-Rooter
Zoning Code National Construction Code Structural Engineering Structural Engineer Uniform Codes Uniform Mechanical Code Uniform Plumbing Code Uniform
Building_officials
Wrench used to rotate pipes
described as a pipe wrench that uses compound leverage to grip and rotate plumbing pipes. Similar to the action of a Vise Grip plier, its jaw opening is adjusted
Plumber_wrench
Device that shreds food waste for disposal via plumbing
enough—generally less than 2 mm (0.079 in) in diameter—to pass through plumbing. The garbage disposal unit was invented in 1927 by John W. Hammes, an architect
Garbage_disposal_unit
Chemical mixture for unblocking plumbing drains
smaller particles down the drain. Most municipal building codes mandate that drain plumbing increase in diameter as it approaches the municipal sewer
Drain_cleaner
Pressure surge when a fluid is forced to stop or change direction suddenly
the pressure can rise suddenly with a resulting shock wave. In domestic plumbing, this shock wave is experienced as a loud banging resembling a hammering
Hydraulic_shock
Australian building guidelines
Code of Australia (BCA). Volume Three contains plumbing and drainage requirements for all types of buildings, it is also known as the Plumbing Code of
National_Construction_Code
Thermodynamic device that uses energy to raise the temperature of water
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Storage_water_heater
Device that cools air through the evaporation of water
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Evaporative_cooler
Plumbing mechanism
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Flushometer
Equitable provision of public toilets for men and women
laws vary between 1:1, 3:2, and 2:1 ratios. In theaters, the Uniform Plumbing Code specifies a 2:1 total fixture ratio (stalls and urinals combined) for
Potty_parity
Flow-control device
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Control_valve
Machine that washes dishes automatically
machine suitable for domestic use, and it came at a time when permanent plumbing and running water in the home were becoming increasingly common. Despite
Dishwasher
Backflow prevention device
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Vacuum_breaker
Gases produced and collected in sewer systems
from entering buildings through plumbing traps that create a water seal at potential points of entry. In addition, plumbing vents allow sewer gases to be
Sewer_gas
Electronic device
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Water_detector
Plumbing fixture
A floor drain is a plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water near it. They are usually
Floor_drain
Place in which a person bathes under a spray of water
sprayers for different water flows. The reinvention of reliable indoor plumbing around 1850 allowed free-standing showers to be connected to a running
Shower
ISBN 0-471-34816-3. International Code Council Inc. (2017). 2018 International Plumbing Code. ISBN 978-1-60983-745-7. International Code Council, Inc, Fourth Edition
Leader_head
Non-destructive test of pressure vessels
hydrostatic test is a way in which pressure vessels such as pipelines, plumbing, gas cylinders, boilers and fuel tanks can be tested for strength and leaks
Hydrostatic_test
Valve controlling the release of a liquid or gas
on plumbing. Some are: ASME A112.6.3 – Floor and Trench Drains ASME A112.6.4 – Roof, Deck, and Balcony Drains ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 – Plumbing Supply
Tap_(valve)
Toilet by the Japanese company Toto
2025, Toto has sold more than 70 million units. In the 1960s, Japanese plumbing company Toto's goal was to import American "wash air seats" for domestic
Washlet
Type of floor drain
construction time and costs, particularly in high-rise situations where moving plumbing services can be nearly impossible. A curbless or hobless entrance for special
Trench_drain
Flow control device
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Gate_valve
Method of fluid escaping containment
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Leak
International Code Council International Plumbing Code International Fuel Gas Code Uniform Mechanical Code "Current Code Development Cycle - ICC". 1 January
International_Mechanical_Code
Waterproof receptacle for holding liquids, usually water
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Cistern
Machine that washes clothes
customers pay-per-use. Before the invention of washing machines and indoor plumbing, clothes had to be washed by hand in a multi-step process that often occupied
Washing_machine
Quantification of bulk fluid movement
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Flow_measurement
and ornamental applications. "ASSE International Plumbing Dictionary, 6th Ed" (PDF). ASSE Plumbing Nomenclature Committee. 2007. p. 59. Retrieved 22
Driving_cap
Room or building with toilets for the general public
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Public_toilet
Large container for holding water in which a person may bathe
bathroom, either as a stand-alone fixture or in conjunction with shower plumbing. Two main styles are common: Western style bathtubs in which the bather
Bathtub
Flow control device
People in developed nations use valves in their daily lives, including plumbing valves, such as taps for tap water, gas control valves on cookers, small
Valve
Plumbing device or valve that adds water to traps
basement floods. Sometimes they are also installed in locations where the plumbing code does not require a primer because of a high probability of the trap
Trap_primer
Backflow prevention device
Backflow prevention devices such as PVBs are regulated by the Uniform Plumbing Code, but may also be required by government regulations. Air gap Atmospheric
Pressure_vacuum_breaker
Consumer electronics appliance
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Electric_water_boiler
Wastewater disposal device
communities around the United States. Not only do people clog their household plumbing, they are causing problems with household grinder pumps, lift stations
Grinder_pump
American standardization organization
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National Sanitation Foundation
National_Sanitation_Foundation
Detection of leaks in pipelines
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Leak_detection
Flow control device
is still often used for valves that have such an internal mechanism. In plumbing, valves with such a mechanism are also often called stop valves since they
Globe_valve
Valves or loops of pipe on water heaters
process, thus keeping the hot water inside the insulated storage tank. Plumbing – Systems for conveying fluids Thermosiphon – Method of heat exchange in
Heat_trap
Provides water at nearly constant temperature
breaker US3674048A, Manoogian, Alex & Pullen, Eric V., "Mixing valve", issued 1972-07-04 "Sliding shower doors". vigo. Leak Detection Plumbing Inspection
Pressure-balanced_valve
Type of valve with a small port
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Needle_valve
Level sensor
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Float_switch
Hardware item used to support vertical runs of piping
some other interval as dictated by local building codes or at intermediate intervals to support plumbing which has been altered or repaired. Heavier piping
Riser_clamp
Flow control device
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Diaphragm_valve
Device which reduces humidity
directly to a drain via a hose. Some dehumidifier models can tie into plumbing drains or use a built-in water pump to empty themselves as they collect
Dehumidifier
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English
A climbing evergreen ornamental plant. Ivy.
Girl/Female
American, British, English
Climber; Climbing Vine; A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant
Girl/Female
American, Assamese, British, Christian, Danish, English, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Jamaican, Kannada, Marathi, Sindhi, Swedish, Telugu
Climber; Ivy Plant; An Evergreen Climbing Ornamental Plant; A Vine; God's Gift; Fragrant; Climbing Vine Plant; Yew; A Creeper
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, English, Greek, Swedish
Ivy Plant; Climber; A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant; Valuable Coral Beads; Ivy Tree
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, Czechoslovakian, Danish, English, Finnish, French, Hawaiian, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, Slavic, Swedish
A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant; The Lord is Gracious; Climbing Plant; From the Yew Tree; God's Great Gift; Female Version of John
Boy/Male
English American
A climbing evergreen ornamental plant.
Boy/Male
French, German, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Ascending; Climbing Up; Embrace
Boy/Male
Hindu
Ascending, Climbing up
Girl/Female
English
A climbing evergreen ornamental plant.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Greek, Irish, Latin
A Flowering Vine; Climbing Plant; Vine; Plant Name
Girl/Female
American, British, English
God is Gracious; A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant
Biblical
ascending; climbing up
Girl/Female
English
A climbing evergreen ornamental plant.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Ascending, Climbing up
Girl/Female
Hindu
The grove where Buddha was born
Girl/Female
English
A climbing evergreen ornamental plant.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Greek
Climber; A Climbing Evergreen Ornamental Plant
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Climbing; Vine
Girl/Female
American, Australian, British, Christian, English, Greek
Climbing Plant; Vine with Small Blossoms
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Grove; The Grove Where Buddha was Born
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