CHAPTER 5 DESIGN GUIDELINES

SECTION 5.4 MECHANICAL

SUBSECTION 5.4.2 PLUMBING

j. Install: Operations at project site, including unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection,

placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting,
cleaning, and similar requirements.
k. Indoors: Located inside the exterior walls and roof of the building.
l. Outdoors: Located outside the exterior walls and roof of the building.
m. Provide: Furnish and install, complete and ready for intended use.
n. Unconditioned: Spaces without heating or cooling including ceiling plenums.
3. Abbreviations
a. For a list of general abbreviations refer to Section 2.2.
b. The following abbreviations apply to this section:
1) AGA: American Gas Association
2) ANSI: American National Standards Institute
3) ASPE: American Society of Plumbing Engineers
4) ASSE: American Society of Sanitary Engineers
5) ASTM: American Society for Testing and Materials
6) AWWA: American Water Works Association
7) ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
8) AWS: American Welding Society
9) CISPI: Cast Iron Soils And Pipe Institute
10) DFU: Drainage Fixture Unit
11) GEM: Guiding Engineering Manual
12) IAPMO: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
13) IP: Ingress Protection
14) NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
15) NSF: National Standards Foundation
16) OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administrations
17) PPFA: Plastic Pipe and Fitting Association
18) PDI: Plumbing and Drainage Institute
19) RCJ: Royal Commission of Jubail
20) SASA: Saudi Arabian Standards Association
21) SBC: Saudi Building Code
22) TDS: Total Dissolved Solids
23) UL: Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
24) WSFU: Water Supply Fixture Unit
4. General Requirements

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