Week 4 – Plumbing fixtures

1. Reading Assignment
a. Introduction to Plumbing Fixtures (Module ID 02110-12)
i. PLUMBING FIXTURES (Pages 1-23)
b. https://dengarden.com/home-improvement/Standard-Plumbing-Fixtures
c. http://pressbooks.oer.hawaii.edu/buildingmaint/chapter/faucets-and-fixtures/

2. Online Videos
a. CLASS 3- PLUMBING FIXTURES PART 1 - YouTube
b. CLASS 4- PLUMBING FIXTURES PART 2 - YouTube
c. CLASS 6- PLUMBING EQUIPMENTS PART 2 - YouTube
d. CLASS 7- PLUMBING EQUIPMENT PART 3 - YouTube

3. Building Code
a. Chapter 29 Plumbing systems (Section 2902-2903):
https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P1/chapter-29-plumbing-systems
b. Chapter 4 Fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings (Section 402-426):
https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IPC2021P1/chapter-4-fixtures-faucets-and-fixture-
fittings

4. Construction Drawings
a. B4-182-1901- Element Chattanooga, TN (Sheets P-101 to P-104)
i. TRAP GUARD DRAIN INSERT DETAIL
ii. FLOOR CLEANOUT DETAIL
iii. ROOF HYDRANT DETAIL
iv. HOSE BIB DETAIL
v. WASHERS AND DRAN TROUGH INSTALLATION DETAIL
vi. YARD HYDRANT DETAIL
vii. DECK DRAIN DETAIL
viii. WATER CLOSET AND LAVATORY CONNECTION DETAIL
ix. EYEWASH STATION DETAIL
x. SHOWER AND TUB INSTALLATION DETAIL
xi. KITCHENETTE SINK WITH WATER FILTRATION DETAIL
b. B4-133-1901- Moxy Omaha, NE (Sheets P-103 and P-104)
i. HOSE BIB DETAIL
ii. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN DETAIL
c. B4-169-1801 - Hyatt House Orlando, FL (Sheets P-103 and P-104)
i. LAUNDRY WASHER & GREY BOX DETAIL
ii. HYDRATION STATION INSTALLATION DETAIL

5. Product Websites
 a. Kohler - https://www.us.kohler.com/us/
b. American Standard - https://www.americanstandard-us.com/
c. Moen- https://www.moen.com/
d. Toto -https://www.totousa.com/
e. Grohe - https://www.grohe.us/
f. Delta - https://www.deltafaucet.com/

6. Homework
a. The devices that control the flow of water from the water closet flush tanks into the
bowl are called the ___.
i. Diverter valves
ii. Flush valves
iii. Isolation valves
iv. Gate valves

b. ___ are plumbing fixtures designed to hold a person in a semi-reclining position while
bathing.
i. Showers
ii. Lavatories
iii. Bathtubs
iv. Laundry trays

c. A(n) ___ is a basin designed for the primary purpose of washing hands and
face.
i. Lavatory
ii. Water closet
iii. Utility sink
iv. Mop sink

d. One method of installing a ___is by using a floor mount, which involves securing the
water closet directly to the floor and mating it to the drainage system pipe at a closet
Flange.
i. Utility sink
ii. Mop sink
iii. Lavatory
iv. Water closet

e. If a building adheres to ADA requirements regarding the location and spacing

of plumbing fixtures, it can be said to be___.
i. ADA compliant
ii. ANSI compliant
iii. FDA compliant
iv. NFPA compliant
f. When installing lavatories, you should ensure that the lavatory's Flood-level rim
(which allows excess water to spill over onto the countertop and floor) is ___
above the floor.
i. 40 inches
ii. 33-1/2 inches
iii. 31 inches
iv. 12 inches

g. ___ are shallow, flat-bottomed basins mainly used for the preparation of food,
dishwashing, and for utility purposes.
i. Water closets
ii. Sinks
iii. Showers
iv. Bathtubs

h. Guidelines for accessible design are outlined in the standard A117.1, which is published
by the___.
i. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ii. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
iii. International Code Council (ICC)
iv. International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO)

i. To prevent backup of sink waste into an undercounter dishwasher, codes may specify
installing a(n)___.
i. air gap
ii. directional tee
iii. P-trap
iv. flexible coupling

j. A sink-like plumbing fixture used by building maintenance personnel that is fitted with a
drain connection and is installed on the floor is called a(n)___ .
i. floor sink
ii. mop basin
iii. utility sink
iv. laundry tray

k. A plumbing fixture that is coated with a vitreous china or other easy-to-clean finish and
is installed in the floor to drain water and liquid waste into a plumbing system is called
a(n)___.
i. mop basin
ii. floor sink
iii. laundry tray
iv. utility sink
 l. Because the turnover in users of urinals is so rapid, a urinal is usually fitted with a(n)
___valve, which is a flushing device that is connected directly to the water supply and
discharges a predetermined amount of water.
i. Flush
ii. Flushometer
iii. Isolation
iv. Check

m. Much like sinks but with one or two extra deep basins, ___are used for washing clothes
and other household items and for receiving waste from automatic clothes washers.
i. Laundry trays
ii. Mop sinks
iii. Utility sinks
iv. Hand sinks

7. Discussion questions
a. You are a PM for a 3 story hotel , you developer insists on having a ADA guestroom on
level 3 of the hotel, which fixtures will have to be installed in the guest bathroom and
guest kitchen , please describe each fixture with its purpose and installation height
8. Quiz
a. Another name for porcelain, which is often used in more expensive fixtures, is ___.
i. porcelain enamel
ii. cast iron
iii. vitrified china
iv. sheet steel

b. When installing built-in showers, plumbing codes typically require the installation of___.
i. a safety pan under the installation
ii. glazed tile inside the shower
iii. mounting frames under the floor
iv. enameled steel in the walls

c. Companion fixtures to water closets that are used for personal hygiene are called___.
i. Urinals
ii. Bidets
iii. Lavatories
iv. bath-shower modules

d. A device that prevents waste from backing up into the dishwasher is called a(n)___.
i. internal baffle
ii. air gap assembly
iii. directional tee
 iv. discharge pipe

e. A plumbing fixture that is fitted with connections for cold and hot water and a drain
connection, and which has one or two extra-deep basins is called a(n)___ .
i. floor sink
ii. mop basin
iii. bidet
iv. laundry tray

f. A device that receives water from a water supply line and/or discharges waste water
into a connected drainage system is called a(n)___.
i. Fixture
ii. Vent
iii. Outlet
iv. Inlet

g. Because of its versatility, light weight, and relatively low cost, a material that is often
used to make plumbing fixtures is ___.
i. vitreous china
ii. cast iron
iii. stainless steel
iv. plastic

h. Corner lavatories, raised-back lavatories, and ledge lavatories are examples of .

i. wall-hung lavatories
ii. wheelchair-accessible lavatories
iii. self-rimming lavatories
iv. undercounter lavatories

i. A plumbing fixture designed to hold a semi reclining bather is the___ .

i. sink
ii. bathtub
iii. lavatory
iv. combination shower

j. To be ADA compliant, a water closet flushing control must be located above the floor no
more than___ .
i. 17"
ii. 19"
iii. 36"
iv. 44"

k. A urinal with a restricted opening over the trap inlet at the base of the urinal is called
a___.
 i. washout urinal
ii. wall-hung urinal
iii. siphon-jet urinal
iv. water-flushed urinal