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Plumbing

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This section provides information about plumbing distribution systems, fixtures, septic systems, water heaters, and gas lines.

Design & Construction Guides

Guides for designing and building various types of construction

Consumer Product Safety Alert: Spas, Hot Tubs, and Whirlpools

Copper Prices Put Plastic Water Piping on the Rise

Cross-Linked Polyethylene PEX in Residential Plumbing Systems

Design Guide - Residential PEX Water Supply Plumbing Systems

Domestic Hot Water System Modeling for the Design of Energy Efficient Systems

Express Residential Fire Sprinkler Design Guide

Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools And Spas Safer

Plumber's Installation Handbook

Plumbing Apprentice Training Manual for Plastic Piping Systems

Plumbing Code Requirements and Sizing Guide for Residential Water Softeners

Plumbing Code Requirements and Sizing Guide for Residential Water Softeners, Second Edition

PPFA Installation Handbook for PEX Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems

Solar Water Heating

Solar Water Heating Systems - ToolBase TechSpecs

The Rehab Guide, Volume 6: Kitchens & Baths

The Rehab Guide, Volume 8: HVAC/Plumbing

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions, answered by home building professionals

Is the thermal expansion/contraction of PEX a problem?