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Plumbing systems

Scope note

The systems within a building that supply water to the occupants and carry off liquid or liquid-suspended wastes; includes pipes, traps, vents, and fixtures, but not sources or destinations outside the building such as wells or septic tanks.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300078157

Broader Terms used

<systems by function>

Term used for

plumbing
systems, plumbing

Equivalent Terms used

plumbing system

Created

13yrs ago

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