Construction Services and Equipment I

Sources of water. Water treatment. Connection to main service pipe and supplies to buildings. Where the main pressure is insufficient. Water distribution in building.  Demand and storage capacity. Sizing of pipes and materials for pipes. Fitting: taps and valves. Design of internal drainage: sanitary appliances, sizing of pipes and materials for pipes. Fittings: taps and valves. Design of internal drainage: sanitary appliances, sizing of waste and soil pipes. Drainage below ground: planning design and construction. Refuse storage and disposal. Sewage treatment and disposal – activated sludge etc.