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House

Structure built as a dwelling and equipped to provide a comfortable and secure life for people.
plumbing

PLUMBING

Set of pipes and facilities distributing and evacuating water in a house.

plumbing system

plumbing system

In a house, there are four plumbing systems enabling water to circulate: hot and cold water distribution, pipe ventilation and wastewater evacuation.

pedestal-type sump pump

pedestal-type sump pump

Device removing water from a pit dug in the ground in order to evacuate it to a sewer or septic tank.

septic tank

septic tank

Underground system in which sewage is treated and dispersed.

bathroom

bathroom

Room designed for personal hygiene; it is equipped with running water and sanitary fixtures.

toilet

toilet

Sanitary fixture for disposing of bodily waste; it comprises a toilet bowl and a tank.

water-heater tank

water-heater tank

Device producing sanitary hot water for washing and bathing; it consumes gas or electricity.

faucets

faucets

The double-handle faucet controls the flow of hot and cold water; the single-lever faucet mixes the hot and cold water and controls their flow.

fittings

fittings

Transition fittings are used for joining components made of different materials, whereas fittings are used to join components of the same material.

examples of branching

examples of branching

Branching: the way in which an appliance is hooked up to a house’s plumbing system.