2006 International Plumbing Codes Handbook

CRACK THE CODES No one explains plumbing better than master plumber, master gasfitter, and popular author R. Dodge Woodson. In a conversational style with plenty of real-life examples, Dodge puts the International Plumbing Code and the Private Sewage Disposal Code into plain English you can use.OPEN THIS READER-FRIENDLY GUIDE AND: Never again wrestle with dense, legalistic official code publications Solve pipe, drainage, vent, trap, and other plumbing questions quickly and easily because you understand the codes' intent Fix common plumbing problems with the workable solutions illustrated inside Find worked-out examples of nearly every type of plumbing task Quickly locate the right figures, formulas, and charts for water heaters, fixtures and faucets, fuel piping, storm water drainage, and all your other calculation needs Cut labor and material costs by meeting but not exceeding codes Avoid leaks, malfunctions, blockages, plumbing-caused damage, callbacks, and other costly troubles Get quick troubleshooting guidance Work safe with time-tested tips UP-TO-DATE CODE IN PLAIN ENGLISH WITH REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES General Regulations * Fixtures, Faucets, and Fittings * Water Heaters * Water Supply and Distribution * Sanitary Draining Systems * Vents * Traps * Storm Drainage * Permits and Fees * Private Sewage Disposal * Rainfall Rates * Recycling Gray Water * And much more!TIMESAVING FEATURES Real-life examples to follow Tip boxes highlight important code points Sizing tables Charts, figures, formulas Numerous illustrations Bulleted lists PERFECT FOR STUDENTS, APPRENTICES, AND MASTERS This all-in-one manual provides ready-to-use answers to help you get plumbing jobs done right, on time, and up to the standards of the 2006 codes. It's all the plumbing information you're ever likely to need -- the one you'll pack in your tool bag.Woodson, R. Dodge is the author of '2006 International Plumbing Codes Handbook', published 2006 under ISBN 9780071453684 and ISBN 0071453687.