Static Pressure

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  The main vertical drain carrying waste from toilets and fixtures down to the building drain.

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  The temperature-and-pressure safety valve on a water heater that prevents tank rupture. Must discharge per code; never plugged.

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  Code rules for interconnected smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms that a remodel of a sleeping area or fuel appliance typically triggers.

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  A learning/Wi-Fi thermostat with scheduling, remote control, and usage reporting; many qualify for utility rebates.

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  A Wi-Fi/Z-Wave switch for app/voice/scheduled control. Many need a neutral wire in the box — a constraint in older homes.