Plumbing Design and Installation, 3rd Edition Offers a comprehensive text that can be used by plumbing students and apprentices to develop the basic skills needed for the industry. The text thoroughly describes how to install, design and test plumbing systems in commercial and residential settings. Topics covered within the text includes tools and materials, safety, common joints and common plumbing systems. The third edition of this text features new chapters on repair, service and licensing. These newly updated and expanded chapters also cover protective equipment, safety, plumbing tools, testing and inspecting plumbing systems and press fittings for copper pipe. Service and repair procedures are also incorporated her out this book, as standard organizations were consolidated into an easy-to-read reference within the appendix. The text also gives readers useful plumbing tips, plumbing fax, a highlight of key points from the content and step-by-step procedures to complement the fully colored art featured throughout the book. Chapters are dedicated to job site safety, plumbing math, plumbing materials, plumbing tools and equipment. The text also features joining, installing, supporting pipe, sanitary, drainage, vent, and storm water drainage piping. Readers will also gain insight into plumbing traps, sizing water supply piping, protecting the potable water supply, plumbing fixtures and appliances as well as testing and inspecting plumbing systems.

• The Plumbing Trade
• Job Site Safety
• Plumbing Math
• Plumbing Materials
• Plumbing Tools and Equipment
• Joining, Installing, and Supporting Pipe
• Sanitary Drainage, Vent, and Storm Water Drainage Piping
• Sizing Sanitary Drainage and Vent Piping
• Plumbing Traps
• Sizing Water Supply Piping
• Protecting the Potable Water Supply
• Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
• Testing and Inspecting Plumbing Systems
• Customer Service and Plumbing System Repair
• Licensing
• Appendix
• Glossary
• Index