This section is from the book "Modern Buildings, Their Planning, Construction And Equipment Vol2", by G. A. T. Middleton. Also available from Amazon: Modern Buildings.
Number this complete. State name of manufacturer and catalogue number, or p.c. value, the description to run "and add profit, carriage, and fixing complete." Include the joints in the description.
Measure per foot run. State the diameter, and if of lead, describe it as "drawn lead soil pipe equal in thickness to 8 lbs. lead," and include "tacks and fixing to hard-wood plugs in brick joints," or as the case may be. State if tacks are cast, and if with astragal, and kind of nails. If the soil pipe be of cast iron, state diameter and weight per lineal yard, and describe the fixing, etc. If it is to be coated with Dr. Angus Smith's or other solution, include it in the description.
Number as "Extra for."
Number.
Number as to Rain-Water Pipe.
Ditto.
Number.
Number, and describe.
Number as previously described.
Number, and state size. Include joints to lead and stoneware pipes in the description.
Number, and describe.
Nutnber and describe. State whether to iron or lead pipe, etc., as, e.g., " Set of two 1/2-inch diameter wrought iron stays, 4 feet long, and collar to lead ven-tilating pipe, and fixing to slated roof, including 6 lbs. lead, slate, and joints complete."
Measure per foot run, and describe, including tacks and fixing. If 2 inches diameter or over, number the bends as "Extra for." Number the branch joints. Number and describe any special joints, such as those of lead to stoneware or iron.
Number as previously described.
Measure as described to Bath.
W.C. Seat to Pedestal Closet. - Number complete, and describe or state p.c. value.
Measure per foot super. Where seat and riser are of different descriptions, keep them separate. Include deal framed bearers; or these can be measured separately, as previously described.
Number.
Number.
Measure per foot super., and describe. Number the hinges.
Measure as described to Bath Top.
Number this complete, with ball valve, and all inlet and outlet unions. State how many gallons, and give catalogue number or p.c. value. Include backboard and cast-iron brackets and fixing, and all joints to pipes.
Number, and state p.c. value.
Number, and state size and length, and include brass or copper back flap.
Number as previously described.
Measure per foot run, including tacks and fixing (describe tacks).
Number as before described.
Number.
Number. These are fixed on flushing pipes to receive the hinged seat when lifted up.
Paper Boxes. - Number and describe. | |||
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