Builder's Guide to Residential Plumbing

Saving time and money on plumbing installations; determining the logical progression of events; coordinating subcontractors and employees; decoding code-related issues; choosing the right work group; purchasing the tools of the trade; using specialists or a full-service company; installing the underground plumbing; designing cost-effective DWV systems; installing cost-effective water-distribution systems; tapping into water sources and services; choosing sewer options and installations; punching up your profits with plumbing fixtures; troubleshooting well pumps; conducting rough-in tests and inspections; supervising final inspections, callbacks, and warranty work; adding basement baths in existing homes; plumbing upper-story baths in existing homes; relocating fixtures in existing homes; plumbing new room additions. Appendices: plumbing code and sample forms.