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Plumbingaka: potable wateraka: domestic cold wateraka: DCW

Domestic Water

In Plain English

The clean, drinkable water piped throughout a building for sinks, showers, toilets, and drinking.

Definition

Potable water distributed within a building for drinking, cooking, sanitary, and general use purposes. Domestic water systems include cold water supply, hot water distribution, and associated valves, fixtures, and equipment. Water quality, pressure, and temperature requirements are governed by the plumbing code.

Example

The project scope included all domestic water piping from the meter to the fixtures on all four floors.

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