Plumbing & Sanitary Installation

 The plumbing system consists of the whole system of piping, fixtures and appliances used for water supply and drainage. The  plumbing water supply system  consists of water supply and distribution pipes, taps, valves, storage tanks etc., while  the plumbing drainage system  consists of wash basins, water closets, urinals, traps, soil waste pipes, vent pipes, septic tanks etc.

Types of Water Pipes used in Building

1. PVC Pipes

PVC pipes are used for internal and external water supply system in buildings.

2. Copper Pipes

Copper pipes of heavy gauge and light gauge are used for better grade houses and where ground-water is highly corrosive to steel pipes.

3. Galvanized Iron Pipes

These pipes of heavy, medium and light grade are extensively used for water supply and drainage in building construction as they are economical.

4. Lead Pipes

These pipes are highly corrosion resistant and flexible.

Taps and stop-cocks in buildings are available from iron, brass and chromium plated varieties.

EDITOR BY MD NUR SARKAR