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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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cold vapor

Construction; Plumbing

Method to test water for the presence of mercury.

collar

Construction; Plumbing

A galvanized sheet metal restricting device used in conjunction with plastic pipe. Its function is to direct and control the intumescent action of the firestopping material.

colloid

Construction; Plumbing

Very finely divided solid particles that remain suspended in a solution; the removal of colloidal particles usually requires coagulation.

combined sewer

Construction; Plumbing

A sewer system that carries both sanitary waste and storm water runoff.

combustion chamber

Construction; Plumbing

The location where combustion takes place.

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.

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