ARC 2040 MEP Plans Interpretation
Broward College
Definitions
PLUMBING VOCABULARY QUIZ 1
Air admittance valve:
A valve that allows air to flow only into plumbing system and not out to
protect traps from siphonage where ordinary vents are not practical.
Air break:
A gap between the end of a fixture pipe and an indirect waste receptor
like a floor drain.
Air gap:
The distance through the air such as between the end of a faucet and the
flood level rim of a lavatory.
Area drain:
A flush floor mounted fixture that collects storm or surface water from an
open area.
Backflow:
The reverse flow of water or any other material in a pipe into the public
water supply system.
Backflow preventer:
A device that prevents water from flowing backwards into the potable
water system, often provided near the water meter. (show image)
Backwater valve:
Device that prevents the backflow of sewage.
Bar sink:
Small single sink large enough for washing drinking glasses usually located
in a bar or place in a home where drinks are served.
Branch:
Horizontal pipe line connecting fixtures to a vertical stack.
Building drain:
The lowest part of the sewage piping of a building that connects it to the
sewer system and ends a short distance outside the building where the
“building sewer” begins.
Building sewer:
Line that connects the building drain to the main city sewer line.
Catch basin:
A surface mounted device with a grate that catches water from parking
lots and other large surface areas
Condensate drain, A/C:
A dedicated drainage system for the A/C system consisting of piping that
carries water extracted from the air.
Cleanout:
Any convenient access point along a piping run for inspecting or cleaning
out a section of pipe, includes a removable plug.
Control valve:
Any valve used to control the flow of liquids through a pipe.
ARC 2040 MEP Plans Interpretation
Broward College
Definitions
Copper piping:
Type of piping often used for water supply lines and as part of electrical
grounding system because of its conductive qualities.
Dishwasher:
Appliance used primarily for cleaning dishes and utensils that is provided
with water service and connection to sewage line.
Distribution pipes:
Any pipe delivering either cold or hot water to a fixture.
Downfeed system:
Water distribution system that relies on gravity to move water through a
plumbing system.
Drain field:
Component of an on-site sewage treatment system used to drain liquid
waste into the ground
Drainage, Sanitary:
Drainage that may include human waste.
Drainage, Storm:
Drainage that includes runoff from roof, parking or landscaped areas.
Drainage waste and
Piping made for unpressurized uses where gravity is used to create flow.
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