Essentials of Home Inspection: Plumbing

This comprehensive text walks readers through every important aspect of inspecting house plumbing systems: materials, installation details, typical problems and their causes, practical implications of problems, and inspection strategies for identifying them.

Supply plumbing; water heaters; drain, waste, and vent plumbing; and fixtures and faucets are thoroughly covered.

• Dozens of detailed illustrations parallel the textual discussion.
• Learning Objectives, Key Words and margin notes highlight key topics.
• Quick Quizzes help readers test their understanding.
• Inspection Checklists summarize the components and problems covered and provide a set of inspection field notes.
• Inspection Procedures and Standards of Practice help readers develop a consistent inspection methodology to complement their technical knowledge.
• Field Exercises give readers an opportunity to turn text study into real world experience.

CONTENTS
Supply Plumbing: Supply Plumbing System Goals and Performance · Private Water Sources · Public Water Service · Supply Piping Distribution System in the House · Water Heaters: Fuel Supply and Venting Systems · Conventional Tank Type Water Heaters · High Efficiency Gas Water Heaters · Combination Systems · Tankless Coils · Drain, Waste and Vent Plumbing: Drain Piping Materials · Traps · Floor Drains · Venting Systems · Sewage Ejector Pumps · Sump Pumps · Laundry Tub Pumps · Plumbing Fixtures and Faucets: Basins, Sinks and Laundry Tubs · Faucets · Toilets · Bidets · Bathtubs · Tub and Shower Stall Enclosures · Shower Stalls · Whirlpool Baths · Inspection Tools · Inspection Checklist · Inspection Procedures · Answers to Quick Quizzes

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