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What you will learn
CHAPTER 3
Plumbing Standards and
Regulations Pertaining to
Above Ground Drainage
Standards and Codes of Practice
Code of Practice
The Purpose of the Code of Practice
Who Sets the Code of Practice
Who Enforces the Code of Practice
SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF
STANDARDS (SABS)
How to Obtain the SABS Mark of
Approval
Who Sets the Standards
Regulations with Respect to the
Installation of SABS Products
SABS Standard Codes for the
Manufacture of Plumbing
Materials and Components
IDENTIFYING APPROVED MATERIALS
Enforcing the Regulations
How to Obtain the Standards and
Code of Practice
INSTITUTE OF PLUMBING OF SOUTH
AFRICA (IOPSA)
PLUMBING INDUSTRY
REGISTRATION BOARD (PIRB)
Objectives of the PIRB
THE PLUMBING CERTIFICATES OF
COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 4
WATER TRAPS
DEPTH OF SEAL
FAILURES OF THE
WATER TRAP SEAL
Self-syphonage
Induced Syphonage
Back Pressure
EVAPORATION
JOINT ACCEPTANCE SCHEME FOR
WATER SERVICES INSTALLATION
COMPONENTS (JASWIC)
BYLAWS
What is a Bylaw
How Does a Bylaw Affect Me
How to Obtain the Bylaws
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VENTING
Prevention of Failure of the Trap Seal
Through Venting
Types of Ventilation Pipes)
Venting System Designs
Two Pipe System
One Pipe System
Single Stack System
Understanding Water Traps
and Venting of an Above Ground
Sanitary Drainage System
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