Plumbing  Work with pipes that contain

hazardous materials including

-Any system that conveys fluids for a wide chemicals and gases.
range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes,
valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other Major Types of Plumbing
apparatuses to convey fluids. Systems
-Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste
1. Potable Water System
removal, and potable water delivery are
-supplies water into a structure. Has
among the most common uses for
a valve on the water main itself for
plumbing, but it is not limited to these
each structure that can be used to
applications.
shut off its water supply.
2. Sanitary Drainage System
-Boilermakers and pipefitters are not
-removes wastewater from a
plumbers, although they work with piping
building. It consists of pipes that
as part of their trade, but their work can
take out human waste and fecal
include some plumbing.
matter as well as wastewater from
Difference between Plumber cooking, laundry, etc.
3. Stormwater Drainage System
and Pipefitter -carry rainwater away from a
structure. Gutters are a part of the
Plumber:
stormwater drainage system visible
 Works with basic types of pipes from outside the structure.
including copper and PVC found in
residences. Plumbing Fixture
 May perform work in businesses,
 Bathtubs
but many of them conduct their
 Bidets
work in private residences.  Channel drains
 Deals with drinking water and water  Drinking fountain
waste disposal systems.  Sinks
 Showers
Pipefitter:  Pipes
 Tap valves
 Works with high pressure,
 Urinals
specialized pipes.  Flush toilet
 Works in industrial facilities such as
power plants and factories.