Plumbing Principles and Practice

This book provides a complete introduction to plumbing services. It explains the principles and provides practical examples of the planning, design, installation and maintenance of the plumbing technologies applicable to single-storey buildings, skyscrapers and everything in between. The book begins with an introduction to plumbing technology, the trade and its evolution. Chapters then cover:

• Pipes, fittings and accessories and their installation and testing
• Pumps and pumping systems
• Hydraulic principles
• Hot and cold water supply systems
• Fixtures and appliances
• Sanitary and storm drainage systems
• Special concerns such as seismic issues, safety, security and the state of the art.

Written and the figures drawn by a registered professional engineer and experienced teacher, this book is suitable for use on a wide range of courses from building services engineering, civil engineering, construction technology, plumbing services, environmental engineering, water engineering and architectural technology.