Written for the British Standards Institution and based on British Standard BS 6700, this text addresses the development, construction, installation, and maintenance of hot and cold plumbing for housing. It includes many b&w diagrams and examples. The text is intended both for students and for designers and installers who want to be up to date on regulations and techniques. The author is past president of the National Association of Plumbing Teachers (UK). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)