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Building Plumbing Systems Vocab

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1. is a vertical drainage pipe that extends one or more floors and receives the discharge of fixtures other than water closets and urinals.






2. is a system of sanitary drainage pipes and fittings that conveys wastewater and waterborne waste from the plumbing fixtures and appliances to the sanitary sewer.






3. is a pipe that ventilates the drainage system of a building and prevents trap siphonage and back pressure.






4. is the part of the lowest piping of the drainage system that receives the discharge from soil - waste - and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it to the building sewer.






5. is a system of sanitary drainage pipes and fittings that conveys wastewater and waterborne waste from the plumbing fixtures and appliances to the sanitary sewer.






6. is a system of vent pipes and fittings that provides circulation of air to or from a sanitary drainage system and provides air circulation within the sanitary drainage system to protect trap seals from siphonage or back pressure.






7. is a water supply pipe that extends between a water distribution pipe and a fixture supply line.






8. is a vertical pipe installed to provide circulation of air to and from the drainage system.






9. is a vertical drainage pipe that extends one or more floors and receives the discharge of fixtures other than water closets and urinals.






10. is a water distribution pipe that is the principle pipe artery to which branches can be connected.






11. or curb box - is an adjustable cast iron box that is flush with the finish grade and is capped with a removable iron cover - usually secured with a bolt with a 5-sided head to prevent tampering.






12. is a vent pipe connecting two or more individual vents with either a stack vent or a vent stack.






13. is a pipe that ventilates the drainage system of a building and prevents trap siphonage and back pressure.






14. is a drain that receives rainwater collecting on a roof surface and discharges it into a rainwater leader.






15. is a pipe that conveys water from the water service pipe to the point of use.






16. or corporation stop - is a valve placed on the water main to which the water service of the building is connected.






17. is a pipe that conveys potable water for public or community use from the municipal water supply source.






18. is a water supply pipe connecting the fixtures to the fixture branch pipe.






19. is a pipe that vents an individual fixture trap and may terminate into a branch vent - stack vent - vent stack - or the open air.






20. is a pipe that conveys water from the water service pipe to the point of use.






21. is a soil or waste pipe that receives only the discharge from fixtures on the same floor as the branch and extends horizontally from the stack.






22. or curb stop - is a valve installed on the water service to turn on and off the flow of potable water to a building.






23. is a fitting with a removable cap or plug that is installed in a sanitary drainage pipe to allow access to the pipe for removing stoppage and for cleaning the interior or the pipe.






24. is a soil or waste pipe that receives only the discharge from fixtures on the same floor as the branch and extends horizontally from the stack.






25. is any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or solution and may include liquids containing chemicals in solution.






26. is a extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack.






27. is a sewer that carries sewage but does not convey rainwater - surface water - groundwater - or similar non-pollutional wastes.






28. or corporation stop - is a valve placed on the water main to which the water service of the building is connected.






29. is a drain that receives rainwater collecting on a roof surface and discharges it into a rainwater leader.






30. is a piping system used for conveying rainwater or other precipitation to the storm sewer or other place of disposal.






31. or curb stop - is a valve installed on the water service to turn on and off the flow of potable water to a building.






32. is a vertical pipe installed to provide circulation of air to and from the drainage system.






33. or roof flange - is a jacket or flange installed on the roof terminals of vent stack and stack vents to seal the opening so rainwater cannot enter the building around the vent pipe.






34. or water service pipe - is a pipe extending from the corporation cock - water main - or other source of water supply to the water distribution system of a building.






35. is a vertical drainage pipe that extends one or more floors and receives the discharge of water closets - urinals - and similar fixtures.






36. is a water supply pipe that extends between a water distribution pipe and a fixture supply line.






37. is a pipe that vents an individual fixture trap and may terminate into a branch vent - stack vent - vent stack - or the open air.






38. is a vent pipe connecting two or more individual vents with either a stack vent or a vent stack.






39. or water service pipe - is a pipe extending from the corporation cock - water main - or other source of water supply to the water distribution system of a building.






40. is a fitting with a removable cap or plug that is installed in a sanitary drainage pipe to allow access to the pipe for removing stoppage and for cleaning the interior or the pipe.






41. is a sewer used for conveying groundwater - rainwater - surface water - or similar non-pollutional wastes.






42. is the mixture of vapors - odors - and gases found in sewers.






43. is a system that includes a water service pipe - fittings - control valves - and appurtenances inside and outside of a building but within the property line.






44. is a capped or plugged fitting near the front wall of the building where the building drain exits the building at least 1' outside the foundation footings.






45. is a system of vent pipes and fittings that provides circulation of air to or from a sanitary drainage system and provides air circulation within the sanitary drainage system to protect trap seals from siphonage or back pressure.






46. is a sewer that carries sewage but does not convey rainwater - surface water - groundwater - or similar non-pollutional wastes.






47. is a fitting or device that - when properly vented - provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of sewer gases without affecting the flow of wastewater or waterborne waste through the trap.






48. is a building sewer that conveys rainwater but does not carry sewage.






49. is a capped or plugged fitting near the front wall of the building where the building drain exits the building at least 1' outside the foundation footings.






50. is a sewer used for conveying groundwater - rainwater - surface water - or similar non-pollutional wastes.