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Plumbing

Referring to the skilled trade of working with pipes and plumbing fixtures that provide water or drain waste.

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Corporation stop

Construction; Plumbing

The stop connected to the water main, usually made of brass and can be connected to the main with a special tool without shutting off the municipal supply.

Corrosive water

Construction; Plumbing

A water condition of low pH (acid condition) that can corrode metal pipes, pool fixtures and pumps. (Unbalanced water).

Cover

Construction; Plumbing

The top portion of a toilet seat, the top lid on a toilet's tank.

Cowl

Construction; Plumbing

A short fitting used to join two pieces of pipe.

Combustion gases

Construction; Plumbing

Gases released when a gaseous, liquid, or solid fuel reacts at an elevated level that needs to be vented with gas or oil-fired water heaters.

Commercial heater

Construction; Plumbing

Water heaters used for more than a single-family dwelling.

Commercial water use

Construction; Plumbing

Water for motels, hotels, restaurants, office buildings, other commercial facilities, and institutions.

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