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Pre-Planning, Productivity, and Profitability |
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Taking Ownership and Responsibility |
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Residential Fixtures and Appliances |
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Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Fixtures and Appliances |
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Commercial Fixtures and Appliances |
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Operation of Diaphragm-Type Flushometer Valves |
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Wall-Hung Trough, Washdown |
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Wall-Mounted Service Sink Faucet |
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Drinking Fountain and Water Cooler |
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27 | (1) |
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Grease Interceptors and Grease Recover Units |
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28 | (3) |
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Sizing Grease Interceptors |
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29 | (2) |
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31 | (1) |
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Industrial Fixtures and Appliances |
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Considerations for Industrial Installations |
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32 | (1) |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (1) |
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Neutralizing or Dilution Tank |
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34 | (2) |
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36 | (1) |
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36 | (1) |
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Institutional Fixtures and Appliances |
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36 | (6) |
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For the Physically Disabled (Handicap Use) |
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38 | (1) |
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39 | (2) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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Plaster or Casting Interceptor |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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43 | (26) |
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43 | (1) |
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Key to Successful Installation |
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44 | (1) |
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44 | (4) |
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48 | (2) |
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49 | (1) |
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54 | (2) |
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56 | (1) |
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56 | (2) |
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Commercial and Industrial Installation |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (3) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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Drinking Fountain and Water Cooler |
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63 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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Emergency Eye and Body Shower |
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64 | (1) |
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Institutional Installation |
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64 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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Medical Institution Fixtures |
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65 | (2) |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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Vandal Resistant Fixtures |
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67 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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Fixture Fittings and Trim |
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69 | (7) |
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69 | (1) |
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Residential and Commercial Fixture Fittings and Trim |
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70 | (4) |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (1) |
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Industrial and Institutional Fixture Fittings and Trim |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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75 | (1) |
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76 | (8) |
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Residential and Commercial Trim Installation |
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77 | (4) |
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77 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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78 | (1) |
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80 | (1) |
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80 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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81 | (1) |
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Industrial and Institutional Trim Installation |
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81 | (2) |
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81 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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Emergency Eyewash and Emergency Drench Shower |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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82 | (1) |
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83 | (1) |
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Blueprints and Specifications |
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84 | (9) |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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85 | (3) |
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87 | (1) |
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Mechanical and Electrical Plans |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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88 | (1) |
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88 | (1) |
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88 | (1) |
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Outline for Specifications |
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90 | (2) |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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Drawing Types, Floor Plans, and Site Plans |
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93 | (11) |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (1) |
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95 | (8) |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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96 | (2) |
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98 | (2) |
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100 | (3) |
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103 | (1) |
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Structural, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Detail Plans |
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104 | (16) |
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104 | (1) |
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105 | (4) |
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107 | (1) |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (2) |
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Analysis of Plumbing Plans |
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112 | (1) |
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Two Different Uses for Plans |
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112 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (2) |
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Analysis of Electrical Plans |
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113 | (2) |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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116 | (3) |
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119 | (1) |
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National Fuel Gas Code, Materials, and Types of Fuel Gases |
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120 | (7) |
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120 | (1) |
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121 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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122 | (1) |
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Allowable Materials for Fuel Gas Piping |
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122 | (2) |
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123 | (1) |
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Copper, Brass, or Aluminum |
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123 | (1) |
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Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings |
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123 | (1) |
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Types of Fuel Gases and Their Properties |
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124 | (2) |
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125 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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126 | (1) |
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127 | (12) |
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127 | (1) |
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128 | (5) |
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131 | (2) |
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Fuel Gas Pipe Sizing for Larger Systems |
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133 | (2) |
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Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) |
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135 | (3) |
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138 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Piping, Fittings, and Connections |
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139 | (4) |
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139 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Piping Installation Techniques |
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140 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Fittings and Connections |
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140 | (2) |
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Prohibited Materials and Methods |
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140 | (2) |
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Acceptable Joining Methods |
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142 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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Gas Appliances, Regulators, Meters, and Appliance Controls |
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143 | (11) |
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143 | (1) |
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144 | (2) |
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
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146 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Regulators and Meters |
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146 | (2) |
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148 | (1) |
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148 | (2) |
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148 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Appliance Controls |
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150 | (3) |
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150 | (1) |
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150 | (1) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (1) |
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153 | (1) |
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153 | (1) |
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153 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Piping, Corrosion, and Corrosion Protection |
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154 | (7) |
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154 | (1) |
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Fuel Gas Piping, Corrosion, and Corrosion Protection |
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155 | (3) |
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155 | (1) |
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156 | (2) |
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158 | (2) |
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158 | (1) |
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158 | (2) |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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Vents for Category 1 Appliances |
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161 | (34) |
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161 | (1) |
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162 | (4) |
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162 | (2) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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Vent Sizing for Category I Through IV Appliances |
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166 | (12) |
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166 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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Appliances That Require Venting |
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167 | (6) |
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Notes for Single Appliance Vents (When using the following tables) |
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173 | (5) |
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Additional Information Concerning Multiple Appliance Venting |
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178 | (8) |
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Vents for Category I Appliances |
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186 | (3) |
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Draft Hood (Draft Diverter) |
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186 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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General Rules for Vent Connectors |
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187 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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Vent Installation Details |
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189 | (5) |
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191 | (1) |
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192 | (2) |
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194 | (1) |
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194 | (1) |
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Gas Combustion and Controls |
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195 | (10) |
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195 | (1) |
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196 | (5) |
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196 | (1) |
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197 | (3) |
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200 | (1) |
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201 | (4) |
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201 | (2) |
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203 | (1) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (1) |
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Study of Local Fuel Gas Codes |
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205 | (3) |
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205 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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Level, Transit, Elevations, and Grade |
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208 | (9) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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Using Site Elevations to Locate System Components |
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210 | (1) |
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211 | (2) |
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213 | (2) |
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215 | (2) |
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215 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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217 | (10) |
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217 | (1) |
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Methods for Using A Builder's Level |
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218 | (6) |
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218 | (1) |
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Laying Out Angles and Distances |
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218 | (2) |
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Determining an Elevation Difference |
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220 | (4) |
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Establishing Batter Boards for Underground Piping |
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224 | (1) |
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Laser Applications for Sewers |
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225 | (1) |
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225 | (2) |
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227 | (10) |
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227 | (1) |
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228 | (6) |
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228 | (1) |
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Determining Slope of Trench Walls |
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229 | (3) |
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Atmospheric Hazards in Trenches |
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232 | (2) |
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Uses of a Builders Transit |
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234 | (1) |
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Setting Points in A Straight Line |
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234 | (2) |
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Proper Storage and Care of Builders Transit and Level |
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236 | (1) |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (10) |
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237 | (1) |
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Terminology and Constants |
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238 | (1) |
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239 | (4) |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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244 | (3) |
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Tank Capacities, Volume, and Weight of Water |
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247 | (7) |
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247 | (1) |
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248 | (3) |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (2) |
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251 | (3) |
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Volume and Weight of Water |
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252 | (2) |
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254 | (5) |
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254 | (1) |
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255 | (1) |
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255 | (4) |
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Storm Drainage and Sizing Storm Drains |
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259 | (16) |
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259 | (1) |
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260 | (4) |
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264 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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Traps in Storm Drainage Systems |
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265 | (1) |
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Types of Storm Drain Design |
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265 | (3) |
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265 | (1) |
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266 | (1) |
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266 | (1) |
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267 | (1) |
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268 | (4) |
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268 | (1) |
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Vertical Conductors and Leaders |
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269 | (1) |
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269 | (2) |
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271 | (1) |
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272 | (2) |
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274 | (1) |
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Energy & Temperature, Piping Expansion, Heat Transfer, Insulation, Humidity, and Condensation |
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275 | (18) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (1) |
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278 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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279 | (1) |
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Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
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279 | (2) |
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281 | (2) |
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281 | (1) |
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Mechanical Expansion Joints |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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Insulation Materials and Procedures |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (2) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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286 | (1) |
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Humidity and Condensation |
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287 | (1) |
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287 | (1) |
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Measuring Dry-Bulb and Wet-Bulb Temperatures |
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287 | (5) |
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288 | (3) |
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291 | (1) |
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291 | (1) |
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292 | (1) |
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293 | (10) |
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293 | (1) |
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Public Water Supplies and Contaminants |
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294 | (1) |
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295 | (1) |
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295 | (3) |
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296 | (1) |
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Diatomaceous-Earth Filter |
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296 | (1) |
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Neutralizing Tank or Chemical Feeder |
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297 | (1) |
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298 | (1) |
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299 | (1) |
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Manganese Oxidizing and Active Charcoal Filters |
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299 | (1) |
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Activated Charcoal Filter |
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300 | (1) |
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Chlorination, Ultraviolet Radiation, and Ozone Injection |
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300 | (1) |
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Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation |
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301 | (1) |
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301 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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302 | (1) |
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Heat Transfer in Water Heaters-Solar, Stratification, Multiple Heaters, and Recirculation |
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303 | (12) |
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303 | (1) |
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304 | (1) |
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305 | (1) |
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306 | (4) |
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308 | (2) |
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310 | (1) |
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310 | (1) |
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311 | (1) |
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311 | (1) |
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Multiple Heater Installations |
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312 | (1) |
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Operating Temperature of Water Heater |
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313 | (1) |
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314 | (1) |
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Basic Electricity, Electric Current, and Electric Motors |
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315 | (14) |
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315 | (1) |
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316 | (2) |
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317 | (1) |
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317 | (1) |
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318 | (1) |
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AC Voltages for Different Applications |
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318 | (2) |
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320 | (2) |
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322 | (3) |
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Three-Phase Induction Type |
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322 | (1) |
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323 | (1) |
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324 | (1) |
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325 | (3) |
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327 | (1) |
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327 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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328 | (1) |
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Electric Circuits, Circuit Protection, and Electrical Safety |
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329 | (15) |
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329 | (1) |
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330 | (4) |
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330 | (1) |
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331 | (1) |
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332 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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333 | (1) |
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334 | (1) |
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335 | (1) |
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335 | (3) |
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
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335 | (1) |
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335 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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336 | (1) |
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters |
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336 | (2) |
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338 | (4) |
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339 | (3) |
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342 | (1) |
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What to do if an Electrical Shock Occurs |
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342 | (1) |
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343 | (1) |
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Electric Circuits Troubleshooting |
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344 | (13) |
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344 | (1) |
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345 | (1) |
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345 | (1) |
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345 | (1) |
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346 | (1) |
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346 | (1) |
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347 | (1) |
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Residential Gas Water Heater Thermocouple |
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347 | (5) |
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347 | (1) |
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Testing with Water Heater Energized |
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348 | (3) |
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Testing with Heater Energized |
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351 | (1) |
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Testing with Heater De-Energized |
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352 | (1) |
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Low Voltage Controls for Powervent Water Heaters |
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352 | (1) |
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353 | (3) |
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356 | (1) |
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357 | (9) |
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357 | (1) |
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358 | (6) |
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Manually-Operated Switches |
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359 | (1) |
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Automatically Controlled Switches |
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360 | (2) |
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Wire Sizing and Connections |
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362 | (1) |
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362 | (2) |
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364 | (1) |
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365 | (1) |
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366 | (29) |
| Appendix B |
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395 | (8) |
| Appendix C |
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403 | (40) |
| Appendix D |
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443 | (7) |
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