Piping Materials Plumbing Systems CNST 305 Environmental Systems 1 Dr. Berryman 1bIntroduction – MaterialsChapter 1, 3; Appendix D (Wentz) and (Tao) 4.39 Building Codes and Standards (2 hrs); 4.44 Notes and specifications, reference conventions (1 hrs)
Material Selection Criteria
Steel (carbon) Pipe Types Connections Sizes/Weight Fittings
Cast Iron
Copper (nonferrous) Types Connections Sizes/Weight Fittings
Plastics (polymers) Types Connections Sizes/Weight Fittings
Stone-based Types Connections Sizes/Weight Fittings
Valves
Terminology Riser Stack Branch Main
Terminology (cont.) Vent Lines Soil Lines Traps Air Gap/Break Flushometers (flush valves) Sump Grey water
Terminology (cont.) Potable Water Water Service Water Distribution Service Water Supply System