Trade terms
This is a specified percentage of total flow from connected fixtures that is likely to occur at any point along the DWV system, usually provided in the local applicable code. Load factors are defined in the IPC®
What is a load factor
This level measures elevations and horizontal angles.
What is a builders level
This is the minimum slope for pipe 8" and larger
what is 1/16" per foot
This is your typical rough in center line measure off a finished wall for a toilet.
What is 12"
This is a type of test you should not perform on PVC or CPVC
What is air test
This is the incline of sewer pipes that enables liquids to drain smoothly. Standard minimum horizontal drainage pipe slopes are provided by the IPC® and/or local plumbing codes
What is slope
This is another name for a general-purpose level. Or a supernatural being or essence
What is a spirit level
Information about grade can be found in which one of these?
What is -
•Local plumbing codes
•Construction plans
•Velocity tables
•Project specifications
Use this to locate the fixtures in a building.
What is a floor plan
This is a test that is ok for use with cast iron
What is an air test
This is a an auxiliary scale that slides against, and is used in reading, a primary scale. The scale makes it possible to read a primary scale much closer than one division of that scale
What is Vernier
This should be used to determine the height of the laser beam belowground when using a laser level.
What is a tilting telescope
The horizontal run of a line of pipe is 40 feet. Its fall is 10 inches. The grade for this run of pipe would be this.
What is 1/4" per foot
Plumbers locate fixture rough-ins and aboveground and underground piping using this.
What is submittal data
In our guide to pressure testing, before testing, the test area must be barricaded with this
What is danger tape
In surveying, a marked reference point on a permanent, fixed object such as a metal disk set in concrete, the elevation of which is known, and from which the elevation of other points may be obtained
What is a Benchmark
This tool is attached to a string and used vertically through a hole to get an accurate centerline measurement to the floor below.
What is a plumb bob
This is the total change in elevation for the length of pipe. It is also a season
What is fall
This is the minimum rough in off a side wall to the centerline of a toilet
What is 16-18 or 17-19"
This plate prevents a test plug from going down the drain
What is a removal plate
In plumbing, the lowest point or the lowest inside surface of a channel, conduit, drain, pipe, or sewer pipe. It is the level at which fluid flows.
What is invert elevation
This tool is used for making sure the corners of the walls are at a 90 degree angle
what is a framing square
Grade lines attached to this help to determine the grade of a line of pipe
What are batter boards
Drinking fountain spout outlets for wheelchair accessibility is this
What is no more then 36"
This is a test when you perform it will
"Get the Sensation"
What is a peppermint test