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Plan and Specification

Preparation of orthographic working drawings,
isometric, schematic diagrams, riser
diagrams, details, symbols and legends and
specifications
PLUMBING PLAN REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Plumbing Plan Reviews are based on the specified
edition of the ICC International Plumbing Code® unless
otherwise directed. In order to perform a thorough
Plumbing Plan Review, the following specifications,
drawings and details should be submitted:
1. Complete signed and sealed (as required by applicable
laws) plans and specifications of all plumbing work.
2. Plumbing fixture specifications including identification
of the applicable referenced material standards and the
maximum flow rates for the plumbing fixtures.
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3. The basis for the number of plumbing fixtures
provided including the occupant load used, the
applicable occupancy group(s) and fixture rate(s).
4. Dimensions for bathrooms and plumbing fixture
locations along with the wall and floor surface
materials to be installed.
5. Site plan which indicates the routing of the sanitary,
storm and water service with the burial depths for
all sewers and water service.
6. Water distribution system sizing criteria and
calculations.
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7. Water supply and distribution piping plan showing
the incoming water supply, distribution piping, pipe
size, the location of water hammer arrestors and the
location of all valves.
8. The location of all backflow preventers, the type of
backflow preventers provided for each piece of
equipment or outlet and the specified material
standards referenced in the code.
9. Drainage system piping plan showing the layout of all
piping, of plumbing fixtures and the location of
cleanouts.
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10.Riser diagram(s) of the drain, waste and vent piping
including the building drain, all horizontal branches
and the connections and layout of all fixtures. Pipe
sizes, direction of flow, grade of horizontal piping,
drainage fixture loads and the method of venting all
plumbing fixtures.
11. The location of all indirect waste connections,
standpipes, grease traps and separators.
12. Complete water heater details, temperature and
pressure relief valve discharge, discharge piping and
pan details along with the method of supplying
tempered water to required fixtures.
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13. Complete details of the method of draining storm
water from the roof including calculations to verify
pipe and/or gutter sizes, the location of all roof drains
and the roof area that each group of roof drains is
intended to serve and an independent secondary roof
drainage system.
14. Piping material specifications to verify compliance
with the referenced material standards for all sanitary,
storm and potable water piping (e.g., ASTM B88 for
copper pipe), the type of joints and connections for all
piping, the pipe hanger support spacing and details of
anchorage and bracing
Bathroom Specs
 Specifications for the placement of
plumbing fixtures and the dimensions of pipes are
intended to make the bathroom a comfortable space
with plenty of capacity for incoming water and
outgoing drains and vents. The specs will meet the
requirements of most building departments, but
check local codes to be sure.
 Bathroom layout
Where you place the toilet, sink, and tub may depend
partly on the existing plumbing. Most homes will have
a "wet wall," which is an interior wall that is thicker
than most walls because it contains water lines and the
main stack. Minimize long horizontal runs of drain
and vent pipes by installing fixtures on or close to the
wet wall.
Bathroom Specs
 Plan for a layout that is comfortable and convenient.
The following pages show how to install a basic 5x8-
foot bathroom -- just enough room for the three major
fixtures with adequate space between them.
 Most codes require that no fixture be closer than 15
inches from a toilet's centerline. There must be at least
24 inches of space in front of the toilet, although it's
OK for a door to swing into this space.
 Sinks and vanity sink tops range from 20 to 30 inches
in width. A standard bathtub is 60 inches long by 32
inches wide. If your plans call for a larger tub, alter the
layout to fit it. The tub shown will be 36 inches wide
once framing and tiles are installed.
Bathroom Specs
 The framed opening -- not the finished wall -- must be 60
inches long to accommodate a standard tub. If the opening
is any smaller, the tub will not fit; if the opening is more
than 1/4 inch too long, making a tight seal along the wall
will be difficult. Framing must be almost perfectly square.
 Choosing materials
These plans call for 3-inch-diameter PVC pipe for the main
drain and the short length leading from the toilet to the
drain, and 2-inch PVC for the other drain lines and the
vents. Local codes may call for a 4-inch main drain, and
some plumbers prefer to run larger vent pipes.
 Cast-iron drainpipe is making a comeback in some areas
because it's quieter than plastic pipe. However, cast-iron
pipe should be installed by a pro. (You can reduce the noise
of water draining through PVC by wrapping the pipe with
insulation.)
Bathroom Specs
 Rigid copper pipe is the most common material for
water-supply lines, but PEX or other plastic materials
may be permitted in your area. Bathrooms are usually
supplied with 1/2-inch pipe. For maximum water
pressure, however, run 3/4-inch pipe to the bathroom
and use 1/2-inch for short runs only.
Bathroom Specs
 Minimum Clearances
A bathroom with a 5x8-
foot interior space
allows the minimum
clearances that most
municipal codes
require for fixtures.
While exploring layout
options, maintain
these clearances in
your plan to ensure
ease of use and
installation.
The Overall Plan
 Once you have decided on the basic layout and have a
general idea of how the drain and vents will run, make
specific plans. Measure the existing room plan for new
framing; take into account the thickness of the wall
finishing material -- usually 1/2 inch for drywall and
perhaps another 3/8 inch for wall tiles.
 Vents
Start by figuring the vents. As a general rule, the drain line
for each fixture should connect to a vent within a few feet
of the fixture. A true vent never has water running through
it, although wet venting -- routing drain water through a
vent -- is permitted in some situations. This plan calls for
running a new vent up through the ceiling and either tying
into an existing vent in the attic or running out through the
roof. You also might be able to tie into an existing vent on
the same floor. Consider how new lines will affect existing
vents. For instance, if you install an upper-story bathroom
and tie into an existing stack, you may end up draining
water through a pipe that is now used as a vent.
 Drains
In this plan, a new main drain line for the bathroom
runs down to the floor below. If the new bathroom is
on the first floor, you can probably just tie into the
house's main drain line in the basement or crawlspace
below.
 If the new bathroom is on the second floor, the
bathroom's main drain will have to travel through the
wall on the first floor and down to the basement
or crawlspace. If a drain line is nearby, you may choose
to run a pipe to it, rather than running a new line.
However, it may be difficult to run a toilet's 3-inch (or
4-inch) drain to an existing line, especially if you have
to go through joists.
 In the room below the installation, the drain lines turn
outward at 45-degree angles to avoid running 3- or 4-
inch pipe through studs. If the room below is finished,
you will need to build a soffit around these pipes or
run the pipes through the studs. This plan calls for a 3-
inch horizontal drain; codes may permit 2-inch pipe.
 Seal openings where pipes enter attics or crawlspaces
to prevent drafts and to act as fire stops.
 Bathroom Supply,
Drain-Waste-Vent
Overview
 The pipes supplying hot
and cold water can run
in any convenient
configuration. However
by running separate
3/4-inch lines from near
the water heater to the
shower, water pressure
(and temperature) will
not be affected when
someone uses another
fixture in the house.
Plumbing:

Plumbing refers to a system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the
distribution of potable water and the removal of waterborne wastes.

Plumbing is usually distinguished from water and sewage systems, in that a plumbing
system serves one building, while water and sewage systems serve a group of buildings
or a city.

According to the Building Code, the Design of the Plumbing for a Residence or Addition
can be done by the Plumbing Contractor.

If you plan to Building a Commercial project, it is required that the Plumbing Plans be
prepared by an Architect or Engineer,

Some Components:
Sewer Pipes = Pipes that carry away waste to sewer treatment plant or septic tank.
Water Supply Pipes = Pipes that Supply Water to building.
Lawn Sprinkler Systems = Lawn Sprinkler System including piping and sprinkler heads,
etc.
Swimming Pools = Pump supply, return and filter.
Gas Pipes = Gas lines and any piping system that conveys water, air, gas or other liquids.
Fire Sprinkler Systems = Fire Sprinkler System including piping and sprinkler heads,
etc.
 Sewer Lines:

Sewer Lines are the pipes that carry away the water and sewer from
your toilets (wc), lavs, shower and kitchen sinks.
The sizing of Sewer Lines are calculated by computing all of the
connected fixtures, such as, water closets (toilets), lavs, sinks, showers,
tubs, urinals, etc. Each of the connected fixtures are given a value per
the Plumbing Code. Each of these values are called 'Fixture Units'.
Examples of Fixture Units values per the Plumbing Code are:
 Water Closets = 4 Fixture Units (requires minimum 3" sewer line)
 Lavs = 2 Fixture Units (requires minimum 1 1/2" sewer lines)
 Kitchen Sinks = 2 Fixture Units (requires minimum 1 1/2" sewer lines)
 Tubs = 2 Fixture Units (requires minimum 1 1/2" sewer lines)
 Once all of the fixture units are added together, refer to the Plumbing
Code for the size of the pipe required for all of the connected fixtures.
The size of the pipe may change according to the slope of the sewer
line. Refer to the Plumbing Code for location of clean-outs and the
required vent sizes. The code also specifies the how far above the roof
the vent shall extend.
 Waste Pipe Design Example:

For a Commercial Project, locate the point where the Sewer Pipe will be
connected, as shown on the Survey or Civil Engineering Drawings.
Next prepare a layout of how you want to interconnect the Waste Pipes
and convey them to the Sewer Tie-in. This is done on the Floor Plan.
Identify all of the Plumbing Fixtures, and from the Plumbing Code
obtain the Fixture Unit Values for each Fixture. Once the Pipes are
layed out, and interconnected, you can add the Fixture Unit Values
along each run. Where the Pipes join you add the sum total of the
Fixture Units. Continue to add all Fixture Units until you reach the
Point where the Pipe Ties-in to the Sewer Connection Point. The
Number of Fixture Units is used to Determine the Size of the Waste
Pipes (Waste Line). Based upon the Size of the Pipe, you will apply the
required Slope of the Pipe. The Fixture Units, Pipe Size and Slopes are
taken from the Plumbing Code Tables.
The Drawing above (Waste Riser Diagram) shows how the Fixture
Units are combined along the runs and carried to the Tie-in Point.
For Residential Projects, follow the same procedure.
Plumbing Fixtures Requirements
This is a partical table of Fixture Requirements, for Residences and Business
Occupancies,
for a Complete List, see the Plumbing Code
Slope of Horizontal Drainage Pipe
Drainage Fixture Units for Fixture
Drains or Traps
Drainage Fixture Units for Fixtures and Groups
Drainage Fixture Units for Fixture Drains or Traps
Building Drains and Sewer
Horizontal Fixture Branches and Stacks