1. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Architectural Graphics

2. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Purpose of the Plumbing Plan The purpose of the plan is to give a visual representation for contractors and plumbers to lay out all components indicated in the plan prior to construction of the home. It will also give specifics on the style and type of fixtures used in the construction.

3. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Location of Components/Fixtures UNT in partnership with TEA, Copyright © 2008. All rights reserved. Copyright The Garlinghouse Company

4. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Copyright The Garlinghouse Company

5. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Major Components and Fixtures Waste lines Vent stacks Water supply lines Building main Proper shutoff valves Meter Pipes Water softeners Storage tanks Drains UNT

6. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Location and Size of Components Location is based on the floor plan. Size is based on the codes of the governing agency.

7. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Standard Plumbing Symbols Cold Water Line Hot Water Line Floor Drain Waste Water Line Gate valve

8. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Standard Plumbing Symbols 90 degree elbow 45 degree elbow Meter Hose bib Tee Floor drain

9. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Plumbing Fixture Schedule Used in planning the plumbing system, ordering the plumbing fixtures, and installing the system. Information includes: Identifying symbols Name/type of plumbing fixtures Number required Pipe connection sizes Space for remarks

10. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Plumbing Plan Terms Service line Cold water line Hot water line Floor drain Water meter Waste water line Gray water

11. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Style and Shape of House Consider the geographical location of the property the house will be located on. Consider your personal likes. Consider best cost and practical usage of the components.

12. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Steps for Sketching the Plan 1. Sketch the floor plan – exterior/interior walls, doors, windows. 2. Sketch the symbols for plumbing fixtures to be connected to plumbing system. 3. Sketch house drain, soil stacks, vents, and clean- outs.

13. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Steps for Sketching the Plan 4. Connect plumbing fixtures and floor drains to the house drain. Show fittings and secondary vents. 5. Sketch building main for water supply system. Connect water supply piping to water heater, water softener, and hose bibs. 6. Sketch cold and hot water mains, include shutoff valves.

14. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Steps for Sketching the Plan 7. Sketch cold water and hot water branch lines, include shutoff valves. 8. Show pipe sizes. 9. Include Plumbing Fixture Schedule and include symbol legend. 10. Add the scale and title block. Check drawing for accuracy.

15. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. CADD Draw The Plumbing Plan Follow steps 1-10 on the previous slides. The procedure for drawing a plumbing plan using standard CADD software is basically the same as for “sketching” with pencil.

16. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2012. All rights reserved. Justify Your Plan Why are your plumbing components located where they are? Why do these locations work best in your house? How will your property accommodate the best and most efficient use of plumbing components?