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    The document discusses trap designs for plumbing fixtures. It describes the basic function of traps to prevent gases from entering plumbing systems. It also defines common and deep seal P-traps, their uses, and National Plumbing Code guidelines for P-trap installation including requirements for location, access, and connection of fixtures.

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    The document discusses trap designs for plumbing fixtures. It describes the basic function of traps to prevent gases from entering plumbing systems. It also defines common and deep seal P-traps, their uses, and National Plumbing Code guidelines for P-trap installation including requirements for location, access, and connection of fixtures.

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    BUILDING DESIGN 1

    CVE 105/105D
    TRAP FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES
    10-1 Trap
    A trap used in plumbing fixtures is a device scientifically designed to prevent
    the backflow of gases coming from the septic tank or sewer line passing through
    the outlet of the fixture. These gases are identifies as hydrogen, hydrogen sulfide,
    methane, or carbon dioxide and even a small amount of carbon monoxide and
    considered dangerous to human health. The physical and chemical properties of
    the many gases found in the sewage systems are known, and their effect on
    human body is sometimes serious.
    The basic function of the trap in a drainage system is to prevent those
    objectionable gases from entering the plumbing system. The principle is to form a
    mechanical barrier against passage of sewer air.
    PLUMBING DESIGN AND ESTIMATE
    The column of water that is retained between the overflow and the dip of the
    trap is called Trap Seal or sometimes referred to as Water Seal.

    Water Sealed P-Trap is Classified into Two

    1. The Common Seal


    2. The Deep Seal
    The Common Seal P-Trap has 5 centimeters deep water seal between the
    overflow and the dip, that will offer resistance against abnormal conditions, only to
    the amount of pressure 5 centimeters water will develop.

    The Deep Seal P-Trap has from 7.5 to 10 centimeters column of liquid
    content between the overflow and the dip. This trap may be used under normal
    condition, but it is purposely designed for abnormal situations such as:

    a. Extreme heat condition in the area.


    b. Increase and decrease of atmospheric condition.
    c. Circumstances where total ventilation cannot be obtained.
    The P-Trap is the most common and practical shape available in various
    sizes from 32 mm to 50 mm diameter. These are common sizes for fixtures that
    are suspended from walls or supported on a pedestal such as:

    1. Lavatories 4. Urinals
    2. Sinks 5. Drinking Fountain
    3. Shower bath with less amount of water discharge

    These are various forms of water sealed trap that could be used to serve
    plumbing fixtures. But among these various types, some are classified as
    Permissible Traps while others are as Objectionable Traps.
    10-2 P-TRAP INSTALLATION
    The National Plumbing Code on P-Trap installation provides that:

    1. All traps shall be self-cleaning. That is, capable of being completely flushed
    each time the trap operates and sediments will remain inside to decompose.

    1. P-Trap shall be installed as near the fixture as practical not to require too long
    vertical leg between the trap and the fixture proper.

    1. Short vertical leg eliminates high velocity of water discharge that creates
    siphon, the major cause of trap seal loss.
    4. P-Trap shall be installed within 60 centimeters of the fixture it serve. It shall be
    accessible for cleaning through the bottom opening closed by a screw plug.

    4. All traps are subject to stoppage, hence, shall be provided with cleanout so
    designed that could be assembled and disassembled with little efforts.

    4. Long Run Horizontal Pipe could be used only near the drain of the floor area
    or yard. It is also called Running Trap not provided with hand-hole cleanout.
    7. The dip portion of the trap shall be as short as possible to avoid retarded flow
    of water. Likewise, the horizontal leg connection to the waste pipe shall be
    reasonably short for effective ventilation.

    7. Overflow pipe from fixture shall be connected to the inlet side of the trap.

    7. Each fixture shall have its own trap. The following fixtures are exception to the
    rule.
    a. Two laundry trays and a kitchen sink connected to a single trap.
    b. Not more than 3 laundry tray using one trap.
    c. Three lavatories on a single trap.
    PLATE NO. 09 - SECOND FLOOR SANITARY
    LAYOUT
    (SCALE 1:100)

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