2006 International Plumbing Codes Handbook
CRACK THE CODESNo 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 publicationsSolve pipe, drainage, vent, trap, and other plumbing questions quickly and easily because you understand the codes' intentFix common plumbing problems with the workable solutions illustrated insideFind worked-out examples of nearly every type of plumbing taskQuickly locate the right figures, formulas, and charts for water heaters, fixtures and faucets, fuel piping, storm water drainage, and all your other calculation needsCut labor and material costs by meeting but not exceeding codesAvoid leaks, malfunctions, blockages, plumbing-caused damage, callbacks, and other costly troublesGet quick troubleshooting guidanceWork safe with time-tested tipsUP-TO-DATE CODE IN PLAIN ENGLISH WITH REAL-WORLD EXAMPLESGeneral 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 FEATURESReal-life examples to followTip boxes highlight important code pointsSizing tablesCharts, figures, formulasNumerous illustrationsBulleted listsPERFECT FOR STUDENTS, APPRENTICES, AND MASTERSThis 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.