Access (to) correct answer: That which enables a fixture, appliance, or eqiupment to be reached by resdy access or by a means that first requires the
... [Show More] removal or moevment of a panel, door or similar obstruction.
Access cover correct answer: A removable plate, usually secured by bolts or screws, to permit access to a pipe or pipe fitting for the purpose of inspection, repair, or cleaning.
Act correct answer: "Act" means 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.1501 and known as the Stille-deRossett-hale single state construction act.
Adapter fitting correct answer: An approved connecting device that suitably and properly joins or adjusts pipes and fittings that do not otherwise fit together.
A.A.V correct answer: One-way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative pressure developed in the piping system.
Air break correct answer: A piping arrangement in which a drain from a fixture, appliance or device discharges indirectly into another fixture, receptacle or interceptor at a point below the flood level rim and above the trap seal.
Air gap (drainage system) correct answer: The unobstructed vertical distance thru the free atmosphere beteeen the outlet of the waste pipe and the flood level rim of the receptacle into which the waste pipe discharges.
Air Gap (Water Distribution System) correct answer: The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim of the receptacle.
Alternate on-site non-potable water correct answer: Non-potable water from other than public utilities, on-site surface sources and sub surfaces natural freshwater sources. Example of such water are grey water, on site reclaimed water, collected rainwater, captured condensate and rejected water from reverse osmosis systems.
Alternative engineered design correct answer: A plumbing system that performs in accordance with the intent of Chapters 3 through 12 and provides an equivalent level of performance for the protection of public health, safety and welfare. The system design is not specifically regulated by Chapters 3 through 12.
ANTISIPHON correct answer: A term applied to valves or mechanical devices that eliminate siphonage.
Approved Agency correct answer: An established and recognized agency regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection services, when such agency has been approved by the code official. [Show Less]