Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook - Volume 1 - Fundamentals of Plumbing Engineering

Oct 24, 2026

Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook presents a structured engineering reference for the design and specification of plumbing systems. Volume 1, Fundamentals of Plumbing Engineering, organizes core knowledge into 14 chapters covering essential formulas, symbols, terminology, plumbing material and equipment standards, and complete specification practices. It also addresses cost estimation, job preparation, drawings, field checklists, accessibility for people with disabilities, energy and resource conservation, corrosion, seismic protection, and acoustics, plus value engineering, installation quality assurance, existing building preparation, and building information modeling.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryTechnology

FormatPDF

Pages410

Reading Time17 h 13 min

AccessFree to download

VOLUME 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PLUMBING ENGINEERING

Chapter 1: Formulas, Symbols, and Terminology

Chapter 2: Standards for Plumbing Materials and Equipment

Chapter 3: Specifications

Chapter 4: Plumbing Cost Estimation

Chapter 5: Job Preparation, Drawings, and Field Checklists

Chapter 6: Plumbing for People with Disabilities

Chapter 7: Energy and Resource Conservation in Plumbing

Chapter 8: Corrosion

Chapter 9: Seismic Protection of Plumbing Systems

Chapter 10: Acoustics in Plumbing

Chapter 11: Basics of Value Engineering

Chapter 12: Ensuring High-Quality Plumbing Installations

Chapter 13: Existing Building Job Preparation

Chapter 14: Building Information Modeling

Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook A Plumbing Engineer’s Guide to System Design and Specifications V O L U M E O N E Fundamentals of Plumbing Engineering 6400 Shafer Court, Suite 350 Rosemont, IL 60018 American Society of Plumbing Engineers Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook 51 Chapters in 4 Volumes (The chapters and subjects listed for these volume are subject to modification, adjustment, and change. The contents shown for each volume are proposed and may not represent the final contents of the volume. A final listing of included chapters for each volume will appear in the actual publication.) VOLUME 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PLUMBING ENGINEERING Chapter 1: Formulas, Symbols, and Terminology Chapter 2: Standards for Plumbing Materials and Equipment Chapter 3: Specifications Chapter 4: Plumbing Cost Estimation Chapter 5: Job Preparation, Drawings, and Field Checklists Chapter 6: Plumbing for People with Disabilities Chapter 7: Energy and Resource Conservation in Plumbing Chapter 8: Corrosion Chapter 9: Seismic Protection of Plumbing Systems Chapter 10: Acoustics in Plumbing Chapter 11: Basics of Value Engineering Chapter 12: Ensuring High-Quality Plumbing Installations Chapter 13: Existing Building Job Preparation Chapter 14: Building Information Modeling VOLUME 2: PLUMBING SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Sanitary Drainage Systems Chapter 2: On-Site Wastewater Reuse Chapter 3: Vents and Venting Systems Chapter 4: Storm Drainage Systems Chapter 5: Cold Water Systems Chapter 6: Domestic Water Heating Systems Chapter 7: Fuel Gas Piping Systems Chapter 8: Private On-Site Wastewater Treatment Systems Chapter 9: Private Water Wells Chapter 10: Vacuum Systems Chapter 11: Water Treatment, Conditioning, and Purification Chapter 12: Special Waste Drainage Systems Chapter 12: Rainwater and Stormwater Harvesting VOLUME 3: SPECIAL PLUMBING SYSTEMS Chapter 1: Fire Protection Systems Chapter 2: Plumbing Design for Healthcare Facilities Chapter 3: Treatment of Industrial Waste Chapter 4: Irrigation Systems Chapter 5: Reflecting Pools and Fountains Chapter 6: Public Swimming Pools Chapter 7: Gasoline and Diesel Oil Systems Chapter 8: Steam and Condensate Piping Chapter 9: Compressed Air Systems Chapter 10: Solar Energy Systems Chapter 11: Site Utility Systems Chapter 12: Laboratory Gases VOLUME 4: PLUMBING COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT Chapter 1: Plumbing Fixtures Chapter 2: Piping Systems Chapter 3: Valves Chapter 4: Pumps Chapter 5: Piping Insulation Chapter 6: Hangers and Supports Chapter 7: Vibration Isolation Chapter 8: Grease Interceptors Chapter 9: Cross-Connection Control Chapter 10: Water Treatment Chapter 11: Thermal Expansion Chapter 12: Potable Water Coolers and Central Water Systems Chapter 13: Bioremediation Pretreatment Systems for Fats, Oils, and Grease Chapter 14 : Green Plumbing The ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information for the design and specification of plumbing systems. The publisher makes no guarantees or warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the data and information contained in this publication. All data and information are provided with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, consulting, engineering, or other professional services. If legal, consulting, or engineering advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be engaged. 6400 Shafer Court, Suite 350, Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 296-0002 • Fax: (847) 296-2963 [info@aspe.org](info@aspe.org) • [www.aspe.org](www.aspe.org) Copyright © 2017 by American Society of Plumbing Engineers. All rights reserved, including rights of reproduction and use in any form or by any means, including the making of copies by any photographic process, or by any electronic or mechanical device, printed or written or oral, or record

FAQs

What topics are included in Volume 1 of the handbook?

Volume 1 focuses on fundamentals of plumbing engineering, including formulas and terminology, materials and equipment standards, specifications, cost estimation, job preparation, accessibility needs, energy conservation, corrosion, seismic protection, and acoustics.

How does the handbook treat high-quality plumbing installations?

It includes a dedicated chapter on ensuring high-quality plumbing installations, covering preparation and practices intended to support reliable installation outcomes.

Which chapter covers building information modeling in plumbing engineering?

Chapter 14 is titled “Building Information Modeling,” focusing on BIM as applied within plumbing engineering fundamentals.

Oct 24, 2026

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