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Handbook for architects and builders (1898)

Illinois Society of Architects · Chicago · leaf 695

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are this table of pipe sizes with thatin the new plumbing code for Chicago. Study of the reference to a full size crossconnection between soil or waste line andvent is well worth while in connection withthe above tables. Good practice would not permit the instal-lation of a vertical waste carrier… … Method of connecting a main vent line intothe bottom of a soil or waste line in a tallbuilding to prevent excessive air com-pression. The falling column of water hugs the bot-tom of the 45° angle extension and allowsthe air to separate from the water and freelyescape up the vent line. Experiments…

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