Plumbing system

The combination of supply and distribution pipes for hot water, cold water, and gas and for removing liquid wastes in a building, including the water-supply distribution pipes; fixtures and traps; the soils, waste, and vent pipes; the building drain and building sewer; storm-drainage pipes; and all connections within or adjacent to the building.

plumbing system

The combination of supply and distribution pipes for hot water, cold water, and gas, and for removing liquid wastes in a building; includes: the water-supply distributing pipes; the fixtures and fixture traps; the soil, waste, and vent pipes; the building drain and building sewer; and the storm-drainage pipes; with their devices, appurtenances, and connections all within or adjacent to the building.

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