YOUR ONE-STOP GUIDE TO THE NEWLY CONSOLIDATED PLUMBING CODE! With plumbing codes now maintained by one governing agency -- rather than three -- plumbers now have a more efficient set of working rules. In McGraw-Hill's 2003 International Plumbing Codes Handbook, these professionals get comprehensive coverage of this new system, all within the pages of a single, information-packed volume. Written with authority by a veteran master plumber and master gasfitter, this indispensable resource digests and interprets the 2003 International Plumbing Code using real-world examples and clear, layperson's language. With a wealth of informative illustrations, the 2003 International Plumbing Codes Handbook is designed for the apprentice, the journeyman, and the master plumber alike -; all so they can use these new codes to the fullest, and keep their work profitable. Get detailed coverage of: * General regulations * Fixtures, faucets, and fittings * Water heaters * Water supply and distribution * Sanitary draining systems * Vents * Traps * Storm drainage * Permits and fees * Rainfall rates * Recycling gray water * And much more!

With plumbing codes now maintained by one governing agency -- rather than three -- plumbers now have a more efficient set of working rules. In McGraw-Hill’s 2003 International Plumbing Codes Handbook, these professionals get comprehensive coverage of this new system, all within the pages of a single, information-packed volume.

Written with authority by a veteran master plumber and master gasfitter, this indispensable resource digests and interprets the 2003 International Plumbing Code using real-world examples and clear, layperson’s language.

With a wealth of informative illustrations, the 2003 International Plumbing Codes Handbook is designed for the apprentice, the journeyman, and the master plumber alike — all so they can use these new codes to the fullest, and keep their work profitable.

Get detailed coverage of:
* General regulations
* Fixtures, faucets, and fittings
* Water heaters
* Water supply and distribution
* Sanitary draining systems
* Vents
* Traps
* Storm drainage
* Permits and fees
* Rainfall rates
* Recycling gray water
* And much more!

The journeyman's and apprentice's guide to installing plumbing, piping, and fixtures in residential and light commercial buildings: how to select the right materials, lay out the job and do professional-quality plumbing work, use essential tools and materials, make repairs, maintain plumbing systems, install fixtures, and add to existing systems. This revised edition offers up-to-date instructions for installing code-approved plumbing in residential and light commercial buildings.

A one-stop guide to the basic skills, tools, and materials needed for common plumbing repairs and maintenance projects:

Plumbing skills needed for every project

More than 800 detailed step-by-step photos

Tips and shortcuts

A handy companion to changing or adding plumbing for beginning and intermediate do-it-yourself remodelers and home improvers:

More than 50 step-by-step projects

Prestart checklists provide at-a-glance information for the right tools and complete materials to get the job done

Estimated time needed

Complete Plumbing simplifies complex plumbing projects, from planning to cleanup:

Adding new supply lines

Installing drain-waste-vent pipes

Connecting plumbed appliances

From the authors of the bestselling Dare to Repair

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Dare to Repair Plumbing shows that plumbing problems, whether they involve toilets, sinks, or pipes, don’t have to drain your wallet, energy, or time. With detailed illustrations, witty anecdotes, and step-by-step instructions, this handy guide will have the most repair-challenged woman replacing toilet handles and clearing clogged sinks with the best of them.