Core plumbing code vocabulary used across the Uniform Plumbing Code and International Plumbing Code exams.
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- What is a P-trap?
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A U-shaped trap with the outlet horizontal, the most common trap type found under sinks.- What is an S-trap?
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A trap with both inlet and outlet in vertical alignment, now prohibited in many jurisdictions.- What is a vent stack?
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A vertical pipe conveying air and gases from the drainage system to the atmosphere.- What is the rough-in phase?
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The initial installation stage where pipes are installed before fixtures are connected and walls are closed.- What is a cleanout?
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A removable access point installed in the drainage system for clearing blockages and inspections.- What is an air gap?
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An open vertical distance between a fixture outlet and drain inlet, preventing backflow and contamination.- What is backflow?
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The reverse movement of contaminated water or gas in a plumbing system, from higher to lower pressure.- What is pitch in drainage piping?
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The slope of a drainage pipe, typically a minimum of 1/4 inch drop per foot of horizontal run.- What is trap seal?
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The water depth inside a trap that blocks sewer gases from entering the building, typically minimum 2 inches.- What is an elbow fitting?
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A fitting that changes the direction of pipe, typically at 45 degrees or 90 degrees.- What is a tee fitting?
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A three-outlet fitting in the shape of the letter T, used to connect three pipes.- What is a wye fitting?
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A three-outlet fitting in the shape of the letter Y, connecting three branches at angled intersections.- What is a coupling?
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A fitting that joins two pipes of the same size, usually with threads or solder.- What is an escutcheon?
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A decorative ring or collar that covers the gap where a pipe penetrates a wall or fixture.- What is a water closet?
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The formal plumbing code term for a toilet.
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