Chapter 5

The wastewater discharged from the bathtub, and other non-sanitary plumbing fixtures, is identified as black water.

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Capturing gray water entails separating the building drainage system so that gray water fixture discharge will not enter the sanitary drainage system.

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Bathtubs are manufactured from smooth, non-absorbent materials, such as enameled cast iron, enameled steel, stainless steel, and plastics.

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A concealed bathtub is a bathtub design in which the bathroom walls or partitions enclose the bathtub on both sides and the back of the tub.

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ASME A112.19.7/CSA B45.10, Hydromassage Bathtub Systems, is the standard that specifies the general requirements, test methods, and markings for whirlpool and air-jetted bathtubs.

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Plumbing codes do not apply for non-whirlpool type bathtubs so long as they comply with product standards.

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The bathtub filler valve differs from a bathtub/shower valve in that it is designed to discharge a larger volume of water at a higher rate.

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The water heater thermostat may be used to provide temperature limitation when a temperature limiting device is not available.

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All shower base thresholds must be at least 1 inch above the top of the waste outlet with the exception of wheelchair accessible designs.

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The three basic types of showers are prefabricated shower enclosures, prefabricated shower bases or receptors, and built-in-place showers.

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