PLUMBING CODE DESCRIPTION 3D DRAWING SYMBOL

DEVICE NAME
Water meter WM A device used to
measure the volume
of water consumed
by a household. It is
usually installed on
the main water line
entering the house.

Gate valve GV PVC, 3/4 inch

Controls water flow
with a rising stem
mechanism, suitable
for on/off control in
low-pressure
applications.

Ball Valve BV Brass, 1/2 inch

Provides reliable shut-
off control for the
main water supply,
easy to operate with a
quarter-turn handle.
Check Valve CV A check valve is a
mechanical device
that allows fluid (in
this case, water) to
flow in one direction
while preventing
backflow in the
opposite direction.

Pressure PRV Pressure Reducing

Valve
Reducing Valve Adjustable, 3/4 inch,
preset to 50 psi
Maintains consistent
water pressure,
protects plumbing
fixtures from
excessive pressure,
and extends their
lifespan.
CPVC Cold CWL 1/2 inch diameter
Durable and
water pipe corrosion-resistant,
lines suitable for both
above-ground and
buried applications.

Elbows are fittings with a

90 elbow CW-90 90-degree or 45-degree
fitting bend used to change the
direction of a pipeline.
Tee CW-T Tees have three equal
openings and are used
to create branch
connections in
plumbing systems.

P-Trap CW-PT plumbing fitting

shaped like the letter
"P," commonly used
under sinks, basins,
and other fixtures to
prevent sewer gases
from entering
buildings while
allowing wastewater
to flow freely.
Reducing tee CW-RT plumbing fitting that
features three
openings with
varying diameters. It
allows for the
connection of three
pipes of different
sizes in a plumbing
system.
Curb Stop CW-CS A curb stop, also
known as a curb valve
or curb stop valve, is a
type of shut-off valve
typically located
outside a building,
near the property line,
or at the curb of a
street. It is used to
control the flow of
water from the
municipal water
supply line to the
building's plumbing
system.
Hose Bibb HB Hose bibbs are
outdoor faucets
used to connect
hoses for watering
plants, washing cars,
etc.