Plumbing & Sanitary Installation

The plumbing system consists of the entire system of piping, fixtures and appliances used for water supply and drainage. The plumbing water supply system consists of water supply and distribution pipes, taps, valves, storage tanks etc., while plumbing drainage system consists of wash basins, water closets, urinals, traps, soil waste pipes, vent pipes, septic tanks etc.

Sanitary Fittings used in Buildings

Following are the commonly used sanitary fittings for buildings:

  1. Hand wash basins
  2. Sinks (glazed or stainless-steel sinks)
  3. Bath tubs
  4. Water closets
  5. Urinals
  6. Flushing cisterns

Types of Water Closets

Water closets generally used are:

  1. Indian type
  2. European type or pedestal types
  3. Anglo-Indian type

Types of Urinals

  1. Bowl type or lip type urinals
  2. Stall type

Types of Flushing Cisterns

  1. Low level 10 liters capacity
  2. High level 10 liters capacity
  3. Automatic flushing type for urinals