Plumbing Dictionary
Plumbing termonalogy.
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APPLIANCES FOR VENTED FIREPLACEA self contained, free-standing, fuel-gas burning appliance designed for installation only in a vented fireplace and whose primary function lies in the esthetic effect of the flame. |
APPLIANCES FOR VENTED FIREPLACE Coal basketAn open-flame type appliance consisting of a metal basket filled with simulated coals which gives the appearance of a coal fire when in operation. |
APPLIANCES FOR VENTED FIREPLACE Fireplace insertConsists of an open-flame radiant-type appliance mounted in a decorative metal panel to cover the fireplace or mantel opening and having provisions for venting into the fireplace chimney. |
APPLIANCES FOR VENTED FIREPLACE Gas logAn open flame type appliance consisting of a metal frame or base supporting simulated logs. |
APPLIANCES FOR VENTED FIREPLACE Radiant applianceAn open front appliance designed primarily to convert the energy in fuel gas to radiant heat by means of refractory radiant or similar radiating materials. |
APPRENTICEa person learning a craft under a skilled person; A beginner. |
APPROVEDApproved by the gas official or other authority having jurisdiction. |
AREA DRAINA receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open area. |
ASPIRATORA fitting or device supplied with water or other fluid under positive pressure that passes through an integral orifice or constriction, causing a vacuum. Aspirators are also referred to as suction apparatus, and are similar in operation to an ejector. |
AUTOMATIC GAS SHUTOFF DEVICEA device constructed so that the attainment of a water temperature in a hot water supply system in excess of some predetermined limit acts in such a way as to cause the gas to the system to be shut off. It may be constructed integrally with the shut-off device or be a separate assembly. |
AUTOMATIC IGNITIONMeans which provide for ignition of the gas at the burner when the gas burner valve controlling the gas to that burner is turned on, and which affect re-ignition if the flames on the burner have been extinguished by means other than closing the gas burner valve. |
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BACKFLOW BackpressurePressure created by any means in the water distribution system, which by being in excess of the pressure in the water supply mains causes a potential backflow condition. |
BACKFLOW Backpressure Sewerlow head, A pressure less than or equal to 4.33 psi (29.88 kPa) or the pressure exerted by a 10-foot (3048 rom) column of water. |
BACKFLOW Backpressure WaterPressure created by any means in the water distribution system, which by being in excess of the pressure in the water supply mains causes a potential backflow condition. |
BACKFLOW CONNECTIONAny arrangement whereby backflow is possible. |
BAFFLEAn object placed in an appliance to change the direction of or retard the flow of air, air-gas mixtures, or flue gases. |
BALL COCKA water supply valve, opened or closed by means of a float or similar device, utilized to supply water to a tank. An anti siphon ball ** contains an anti siphon device in the form of an approved air gap or vacuum breaker that is an integral part of the ball ** unit and that is positioned on the discharge side of the water supply control valve. |
BASE FLOOD ELEVATIONA reference point, determined in accordance with the building code, based on the depth or peak elevation of flooding, including wave height, which has a I-percent (1OO-year flood) or greater chance of occurring in any given year. |
BATHROOMA room containing a bathtub or shower for use by a person to bathe or cleanse one's self, located in or adjacent to a residence, apartment, hotel, motel, or similar type building. |