Plumbing System Flashcard

Front

What is the measure of pressure in a plumbing system relative to atmospheric pressure?

Back

PSIG, Pounds per square inch, psi

Front

What is a water treatment device that removes impurities by forcing water through a semi-permeable membrane?

Back

Reverse Osmosis

Front

What is the minimum cross-sectional area at the outlet of a plumbing fixture, fitting, or device through which water flows?

Back

Effective Opening

Front

What is a device designed to remove and retain materials such as grease, sand, or oil from wastewater before discharge?

Back

Separator

Front

What is a residential building containing three or more separate living units for independent occupancy?

Back

Dwelling Multiple, multiple dwelling, dwelling-multiple

Front

What is a branch pipe that is terminated but not connected to a fixture or other active part of the system?

Back

Dead End

Front

What is the part of the building drain system that conveys stormwater or clear water drainage?

Back

Building Drain Storm, Building Drain - Storm, storm building drain

Front

What is a tank that uses gravity to separate grease and solids from wastewater, typically installed underground?

Back

Grease Interceptor (Gravity)

Front

What is the total length of a pipe measured along its centerline, including fittings?

Back

developed length

Front

What is the portion of the drainage system that cannot drain by gravity and requires a pump to lift the wastewater?

Back

building subdrain