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Explanation of Fixtures
 


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)

 

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