| Covers designing systems that meet code requirements for homes, commercial buildings, private sewage disposal systems, and even mobile home parks. Includes relevant code sections and many illustrations to guide you though what the code requires in designing drainage, waste, and vent systems.
This practical guide to planning and designing drainage, waste and vent systems will help you prepare plumbing plans for just about any project you're likely to handle: residential, commercial., private sewage disposal systems, mobile home parks—even public toilet room layouts for the physically handicapped. It covers the entire subject, from basic plumbing principles to the final drawings. Emphasis is on designing systems that meet requirements for any of the popular plumbing codes.
Detailed chapters cover:
- Basic Plumbing Principles
- Traps and Cleanouts
- General Regulations
- Interceptors and Separators
- Plumbing Materials
- Septic Tanks and Drainfields
- Vents and Venting
- Drawing DWV Plans
Most plumbing designers know the inconvenience and expense—of having their plans rejected—often because of a small oversight. This manual has all the information you need to get your plans approved the first time, and to avoid expensive mistakes and delays. Everyone who plans or installs plumbing systems in communities where plumbing codes are enforced should have this practical manual.
Illustrated with hundreds of diagrams, sketches and schematics, this is your best guide to the intricacies of drainage, waste and vent systems.
About the Author
Howard C. Massey is a recognized expert on the plumbing codes, the author of several successful plumbing manuals, and an instructor of plumbing principles.
Like most plumbers, Mr. Massey started out as an apprentice. He progressed to journey- man, master plumber, then operator of his own plumbing contracting business. After 15 years as a contractor, he served for 14 years as assistant plumbing chief and plans examiner in Dade County, Florida. He then became a plumbing instructor, teaching code compliance and preparation for the plumber's exam.
Mr. Massey is a nationally recognized expert on the plumbing code. His books are used in colleges and vocational schools to teach plumbers and plumbing designers how to plan and install safe, sanitary, code-approved plumbing systems. You'll appreciate the clear, concise explanations in this, Mr. Massey's sixth reference for professional plumbers.
Other plumbing guides by Mr. Massey are Plumber's Handbook, Basic Plumbing with Illustrations, Estimating Plumbing Costs, Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide, and Plumber's Exam Audiotape. |
