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Principles of Plumbing
Principles of Plumbing
CLEAN WATER
All premises intended for human habitation, occupancy or use shall be provided with a supply of pure
and
wholesome water, Neither connected with unsafe water supplies Nor subject to hazards of backflow or
back-siphonage.
Principle no.2
Plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances shall be supplied with water in sufficient volume and at a
pressure adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and Without undue noise under all normal
conditions of use
Principle no.3
EFFICIENCY
Plumbing shall be designed and adjusted to use the minimum quantity of water consistent with proper
performance & cleaning
Principle no.4
EXPLOSION
Devices for heating and storing water shall be so d esigned and installed as to prevent dangers from
explosion
through overheating.
Principle no.5
SEWER
Every building having plumbing fixtures installed and intended for human habitation, occupancy or use
on premises abutting(adjacent to) a street, alley or easeme nt where there is a public sewer, shall be
connected to the
sewer system.
Principle no.6
PLUMBING UNIT
Each family dwelling unit on premises abutting on a sewer or with a private sewage -disposal system
shall have at
Further, a lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be installed to meet the basic requirements of sanitation
and
personal hygiene.