Plumbing Layouts II

Applied Technical English for Building and Civil

Work
Cyntia Sofía Adrianzén Segovia
English Teacher

JULY 2022
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Plumbing
System
Drainage
 Drain-Waste-Vent System
The drain-waste-vent (DWV) system is one of
the most crucial. The job of the drain-waste part
of the system is to carry waste water and
sewage from sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilets,
and water-using appliances such as
dishwashers and washing machines and deliver
those wastes to the septic tank or public sewer.
 Basic Principles of Drainage system
 House Drainage should be preferable laid by side of the building to facilitate easy repair and better maintenance.
 The sewage should flow under the force of gravity.
 The house sewer should always be straight. The entire system should be well ventilated from start to the end.
 The house sewer should be connected to the manhole such that the invert level is sufficiently higher to avoid back
flow of sewage in house sewer.
 Wherever there is change in direction of sewer line in the premises, provide inspection chamber at the junction.
 House sewer joints should be leek proof because leakage if any shall create an odour problem and leaked wastewater
shall infiltrate in the ground and shall reduce bearing capacity of soil below foundation, which is not desirable.
 Rain water from roofs or open courtyards should not be allowed to flow through the house sewers.
 Siphonage action can never be permitted and therefore adequate ventilation systems should be installed.
 Soil Pipes and Waste Pipes
These pipes remove sewage and greywater from building and
are connected to the common drainage system. They are
generally fitted to the exterior of the building.

The main use of soil pipe and waste pipe is the removal of
waste from toilets, sinks, showers and baths. These are fitted
with vent pipes on the top for the release of odors.

Traditionally, cast-iron soil pipes and waste pipes were used,

but these days uPVC pipes are more common.
 Vent Pipe

Vent pipes are attached to the top of

soil and waste pipe for the release of
bad odors.

Plumbing Layout N° 1
 Rainwater Pipes
These pipes are attached to the roof or open area above building for the
removal or collection of rainwater. The rainwater pipes are drawn to the
ground level in case of removal or these are connected to the rainwater
collection network or tank for rainwater harvesting. These are generally
made of PVC material.
 Anti-Siphonage Pipes

These are connected to the outlets of toilets which are

provided to maintain water seal to prevent entry of foul
gases of the sewer lines into the toilets and bathrooms.
These are made of PVC and their sizes must conform to the
respective standard specifications.

Plumbing Layout N° 2
 A plumbing trap is a device used in a waste system to
prevent the passage of sewer gas into the structure and
yet not hinder the fixture’s discharge to any great
extent. All fixtures connected to a household plumbing
system should have a trap installed in the line. The
effects of sewer gases on the human body are well
known; many of the gases are extremely harmful. In
addition, certain sewer gases are explosive.

Plumbing Layout N° 3
Traps are vital components of the drainage system.
You can see a trap under every sink. It is the curved or
S-shape section of pipe under a drain. Water flows
from the basin with enough force to go through the
trap and out through the drainpipe, but enough
water stays in the trap afterward to form a seal that
prevents sewer gas from backing up into your home.
Every fixture must have a trap.

Types of S-traps
P-traps
Toilets are self-trapped and don't require an additional trap at
the drain. Older bathtubs frequently have drum traps, which
not only form a seal against sewer gas but also collect hair and
dirt in order to prevent clogged drains.
Some kitchen sinks have grease traps to
collect grease that might otherwise cause
clogging. Because grease and hair are
generally the causes of drain clogs, traps often
have clean-out plugs that give you easier
access to remove or break up any blockage.
Plumbing Layout N° 4
Plumbing Layout N° 5
Plumbing Layout N° 6
 Task

Choose one of the plumbing layouts and prepare

a presentation using the technical terminology
and the vocabulary given.
 Applied Technical English
for Building and Civil Work
Servicio Nacional de Capacitación para la Industria de la Construcción - SENCICO