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The following are some explanations of fixtures that may be used
for a residence.
Air
Admittance Valves
(AAV) is an approved venting device installed in place of a
vent pipe.
Backflow
Devices
a device installed in the potable water system to
protect the potable
water supply from pollution or contamination.
Bidets
(see note ** at bottom of page)
Drains, Floor
Expansion Tank
is a fixture used to stop excessive pressure in a water system
from thermal expansion in a closed system.
Garbage
Disposals
Hose Bibbs,
Outside
Hot Water
Dispensers
instant hot units at a kitchen sink (to make tea, coffee,
soup)
Ice Makers
Lavatories
the sink in the bathroom.
Piping Systems,
Sanitary
the drain, waste and vent system (DWV). ( this does
not (mark 1 in permit box) include a septic
system or a public sewer system )
Piping Systems,
Water
the cold and hot water piping. ( this does not include a
well (mark 1 in permit box)
system or a public water supply system)
Sewage/Ejectors
a lift station to pump waste up into a gravity DWV system.
Showers
[ install valve with ASSE 1016 rating (set temperature 110 F
to 120 F)] - combination tub & shower -
Sinks, Bar
Sinks, Domestic
a kitchen sink or a sink in a kitchen island.
Sinks, Mop
usually floor mounted in a mud room or garage.
Sump-Pumps
installed in basements to remove ground water below the floor
level.
Tubs,
Bath tub only or whirlpool, no showerhead (see note ** at
bottom of page)
Tubs, Laundry
Valves,
Pressure Reducer
device used to reduce the water supply to 80 psi or less.
Washers,
Automatic
clothes washer.
Washers, Dish
Water Closets
toilets.
Water Heater
Water Softener
**Below
this line is effective July 1, 2007.
Valves,
Tempering
ASSE 1070 approval for Tubs,
Bath (set temp. 110 F to 120 F)
(exception: if an ASSE 1016
valve is installed for tub)
- ASSE 1070 device for
Bidet (maximum temperature 110 F) |