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.

An anecdotal history of plumbing from the Harappan of 3000 B.C. to the modern world is a tribute to such engineering achievements as the lead pipes of the Roman empire, the sewers of London, and Japanese toilets.

A Comprehensive Guide to Facility Piping Systems Fully up-to-date with the latest codes and standards, this practical resource contains everything you need to plan, select, design, specify, and test piping systems for industry, commercial, and institutional applications. The book includes complete coverage of pipes, fittings, valves, jointing methods, hangers, supports, pumps, tanks, and other required equipment. Facility Piping Systems Handbook, Third Edition, progresses from fundamentals of systems operation to a design procedure that allows quick and accurate component and pipe sizing. Listings of FDA, EPA, and OSHA requirements are included. Complete with formulas, charts, and tables, this invaluable all-in-one volume will save you time and money on the job. Coverage includes: Water treatment and purification Heat transfer, insulation, and freeze protection Cryogenic storage Facility steam and condensate systems Liquid fuel storage and dispensing Fuel gas and compressed gas systems Vacuum air systems Animal facility piping systems Life safety systems Nonpotable and drinking water systems Swimming pools, spas, and water attractions And more