PLUMBING LAYOUT

In construction drafting, a mechanical (or utility) plan normally includes both water distribution and
sanitary drainage systemscombined, especially on smaller buildings or houses. The plumbing layout is usually
drawn into a copy of the floor plan for properorientation with existing plumbing fixtures, walls and partition
outlines, and other utility features. Figure 8-27 shows a typical plumbing layout. The reproduction is,
unfortunately, too small to be easily studied, but you can see that it uses the mechanical symbols

septic tank
septik taNGk/
noun
1. a tank, typically underground, in which sewage is collected and allowed to
decompose through bacterial activity before draining by means of a leaching field
2. The Importance of a Plumbing System in Building a Home. Water gives life. ... Aside
from water supply, the layout also covers other important aspects like drainage and
wastewater management systems. The components in the system would normally include
pipes, fittings, valves, and other plumbingaccessories