Part of a series that has been developed to recognise the need of practical, appropriate and up-to-date technical and vocational care texts, this text has been written for students studying plumbing courses. Including detailed, easy-to-follow information, illustrations and tips, this text presents advice on plumbing installation, maintenance and service.

Here is a wealth of plumbing essentials for engineers, architects and plumbing professionals. Each chapter is written by an expert on the specific subject at hand. All aspects of plumbing engineering and design are covered - from the basics of water quality, treatment, supply, distribution and pressure - to the more sophisticated advances in earthquake protection and cross-connection control. More than nineteen chapters cover such important topics as piping insulation, water pumps, testing water systems, protecting water supply systems, fire sprinklers and storm water drainage systems.

Using an easy-to-understand approach, this book covers the fundamentals of the plumbing system from the perspective of construction managers, architects, and other managers. Written in an easy-to-understand manner, this book emphasizes the practical applications of plumbing systems. The material is presented in a systems approach to plumbing, rather than focusing the design and engineering aspects of plumbing (although some design fundamentals are presented and explained, when appropriate). This book uses the latest National Code for Plumbing—ANSI A40-1993 Standard,“Safety Requirements for Plumbing.” For those who need to know how and why plumbing systems work, and how plumbing systems relate to other elements of construction.