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WASTE PIPE
Categorically, any pipe that receives and conveys human waste is affixed
by the word SOIL
The drainage installation compromises three major component parts call
DWV.
Drainage, Waste and Vent.
DRAINAGE PIPE
SOIL STACK
CONSERVATIVE USE OF
FITTINGS
CONSERVATIVE USE OF
FITTINGS
Recommendations:
1. Do not use short radius fittings on a vertical to horizontal
directions or horizontal to horizontal changes.
2. Use long sweep fittings on horizontal changes
3. For vertical to horizontal the y and 45 degree fittings are
most appropriate
4. The T fitting was designed for vertical run with lateral
branches only. Its use on horizontal installation will
create a tilted or crooked joint connection called
Premature Waste Line Defects
CONSERVATIVE USE OF
FITTINGS
LOCATION OF CLEANOUT
Kind of fixtures
Bathtub
Floor drain
Kitchen sink
Residential Sink
Lavatory tub or wash basin
Laundry tub
Shower bath
Slop sink
Sink, hotel or public
Urinal
Water Closet
Combination Fixture
Fixture unit
2
1
2
1.5
1
2
2
3
2
5
6
3
1. Direct waste
- Urinals, Bath tub, Lavatories, Sink, Showers, Drinking
fountain, Laboratory, Hospital Fixture.
2. Indirect fixture
- Soda fountain, Bar waste, Refrigeration, Drinking fountain
GENERAL CONDITIONS