Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both homeowners and professionals, he shows how to design, size, and install pipes using a variety of standard materials and tools.

· A complete guide to learning various plumbing skills to save money by making upgrades, repairs, and installations yourself · Details expert guidance for both major and minor plumbing repairs and improvements, from fixing leaky faucets and installing plumbing fixtures to soldering copper, making renovations, and understanding how plumbing systems work in case of emergencies · Updated edition features new and relevant content to reflect the most current code-compliant techniques · Also includes a new section on air gap fittings

Packed with plumbing isometrics and helpful illustrations, this guide makes clear the code requirements for installing materials for plumbing and 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. Covers the principles and terminology of the code, how the various systems work and are regulated, and code-compliance issues you'll likely encounter on the job.

Synopsis: This classic best-seller has been completely re-edited to reflect changes in the current plumbing codes. As per previous issues, it shows how to pass inspection in drainage, vent, and waste piping, septic tanks, water supply, fire protection, and gas piping systems. All tables, standards, and specifications are completely up-to-date with recent plumbing code changes. Covers common layouts for residential work, how to size piping, selecting and hanging fixture, practical recommendations, and trade tips.

How to design plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Covers systems that meet the latest code requirements for homes, commercial buildings, private sewage disposal systems, and even mobile home parks and public toilet layouts for the physically handicapped. Includes relevant code sections and many illustrations to guide you through the code requirements for designing drainage, waste, and vent systems.