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Domestic water design, sanitary drainage and venting, fixture unit calculations, backflow prevention, grease interceptors, and UPC/IPC plumbing code references.

UPC / IPCDomestic WaterDWV DrainageFixture UnitsBackflow PreventionGrease Interceptors
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Simulators

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Plumbing Demand Flow SimulatorLIVE

Simulate domestic water demand for a multi-story building using the IPC Hunter's Curve probability method. Configure building type, number of floors, and fixture types and counts per floor. The simulator aggregates WSFU floor-by-floor, converts to peak design GPM, sizes the service entrance pipe, and calculates static pressure loss due to elevation. A results panel shows whether available street pressure is sufficient or whether a booster pump is needed.

Hunter's CurveWSFUIPCBooster Pump
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Grease Interceptor Sizing SimulatorLIVE

PDI G-101 hydromechanical grease interceptor sizing and gravity interceptor (GGI) volume calculator. Input fixture flow rates, grease retention factor, and pumping frequency to size the right interceptor for a commercial kitchen.

PDI G-101FOGHGIGGI
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Backflow Preventer Selection GuideLIVE

Interactive decision tree for selecting the correct backflow prevention device (air gap, RPZ, DCVA, PVB, SCVB) based on hazard degree (high vs. low), backflow type (back-pressure vs. back-siphonage), and application type.

RPZDCVACross-ConnectionBackflow
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Engineering Calculations

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🚿Fixture Unit Counter (WSFU & DFU)

Tally Water Supply Fixture Units and Drainage Fixture Units for 12 fixture types per IPC tables.

WSFUDFUIPC
🔧Pipe Sizing Calculator (IPC)

Size cold and hot water supply pipes from WSFU using Hunter's Curve demand flow and velocity limits.

IPCHunter's CurveGPM
💧Sprinkler Hydraulics

NFPA 13 density/area method for 6 hazard classes. Total demand GPM, hose allowance, and residual pressure.

NFPA 13GPMDensity/Area
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Knowledge Articles

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Plumbing Code Fundamentals: UPC vs. IPC
11 min read
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Domestic Water System Design Guide
13 min read
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Sanitary Drainage System Design
12 min read
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Water Heater Sizing: How to Size Tank and Tankless Systems for Demand
8 min read
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Storm Drainage Design: Sizing Roof Drains, Leaders, and Storm Piping
8 min read
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Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control: Protecting Potable Water
8 min read

More plumbing design articles coming soon.

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Sample Design Drawings

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Plumbing riser diagrams, isometric drawings, fixture schedules, and DWV one-line diagrams.
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Book Downloads

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Plumbing design guides, fixture unit tables, pipe sizing charts, and grease interceptor sizing worksheets.