Previous ed.: Oxford: Blackwell, 2006.

Includes index.

Meant for NVQ plumbing and gas installation students at levels 2 and 3, this book tackles the subject in double page spreads of text and illustrations. It covers the standards, regulations, and the health and safety legislation. The 4th edition of Plumbing continues to provide thedefinitive single volume text on plumbing, heating and gasinstallation work, ideal for students working towards their Diplomain plumbing or NVQ/SVQ at levels 2 and 3. Highly illustrated andeasy to read and understand, it tackles plumbing topic by topic, indouble page spreads with text, full colour illustrations, and clearphotographs, enabling the reader to grasp the essentials quicklyand easily. This approach ensures it also provides a concisereference for the trained plumber. Special features include:concise text many clear, full colour illustrations around 140 photographs topics focussed on the needs of NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3 additional topics beyond levels 2 and 3 a self-assessment section a problem-solving sectionThis new edition has been thoroughly updated to take account ofchanges to the Building Regulations, including changes to thefollowing approved documents: Part F: Ventilation; Part G:Sanitation, hot water safety and water efficiency; Part H: Drainageand waste disposal; Part L: Conservation of fuel and power and PartP: Electrical safety. A significant new section on energyconservation & sustainability has been added, and additionalrelated material introduced where relevant. The extensive coveragewith new, full colour illustrations to enhance legibility andunderstanding, and the emphasis on safety in the work place ensurethis remains the definitive single volume for both student andtrained plumbers.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9781405189590

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.