This topic includes information related to eyewash equipment that is installed during construction. Eyewash equipment is used to wash or rinse the eyes of contaminates and are typically located in work environments that may contain harmful chemicals.
This topic includes information related to flushometers that are installed in conjunction with a water closet or urinal in a commercial structure during construction. Flushometers are devices that automatically flush water closets and urinals. When activated the flushometer valve opens and delivers a specific quantity of water under pressure to flush wastewater into the sewerage system.
This topic includes information related to faucets that are installed in commercial structures during construction. Faucets control the release of water and may be single or double handle with a single spout. Single handle spouts mix hot and cold water as determined by the end user with one bi-directional handle. Double handle spouts also mix hot and cold water as determined by the end user, however have both hot and cold handles.
This topic includes information related to lavatories and sinks that are installed in commercial structures during construction. Sinks are fixtures, that in conjunction with a faucet are used for cleaning. Sinks are commonly referred to as lavatories in bathrooms. They are made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, enameled steel or cast iron, ceramic, marble, plastic, soapstone, concrete, terazzo, wood, stone, copper, glass and granite.
This topic includes information related to shower receptors and basins that are installed in residential structures during construction. A shower is plumbing fixture, that in conjunction with a faucet and head, is used for cleaning. They are made from a variety of materials, including enameled steel or cast iron, acrylic, fiberglass, wood, stones and metals.
This topic includes information related to bathtubs that are installed in residential structures during construction. A bathtub is a plumbing fixture, that in conjunction with a faucet, is used for cleaning. They are made from a variety of materials, including enameled steel or cast iron, acrylic, fiberglass, wood, stones and metals.
This topic includes information related to lavatories and sinks that are installed in residential structures during construction. Sinks are fixtures, that in conjunction with a faucet are used for cleaning. Sinks are commonly referred to as lavatories in bathrooms. They are made from a variety of materials, including stainless steel, enameled steel or cast iron, ceramic, marble, plastic, soapstone, concrete, terazzo, wood, stone, copper, glass and granite.
This topic includes information related to water closets, urinals and bidets that are installed in residential structures during construction. Water closets, commonly referred to as toilets, dispose of human waste. Urinals, similar to water closets, also dispose of human waste. Bidets, are often confused with water closets. They are not intended to be used to dispose of human waste, rather they are intended for the purpose of washing and cleaning.
This topic includes information related to plumbing fixtures that are installed during construction. Plumbing fixtures are devices or equipment that is connected to the supply side or drainage side of a plumbing system and configured for a specific end use. Fixtures include toilets, urinals, bidets, lavatories, sinks, bathtubs, showers and faucets.
This topic includes information related to water heat exchangers that are installed during construction. Water heat exchangers are devices that are manufactured to efficiently transfer heat from one source to another. They may be instantaneous, circulating, non-circulating, brazed-plate, frame and plate or a reclaimers.
This topic includes information related to fuel fired water heaters that are installed during construction. Fuel-fired water heaters heat water to a desirable temperature, using natural gas, propane or heating oil as an energy source. Fuel-fired water heaters can be a tankless, instantaneous appliance, or a hot water tank rated for residential or commercial use.
This topic includes information related to instantaneous electric water heaters that are installed during construction. Instantaneous electric water heaters are stand-alone appliances that heat hot water upon demand of the end user. They are tankless systems that are also known as on demand water heaters.
