This section is from the book "The Building Code Of The City Of Boston", by City of Boston Building Department. Also available from Amazon: Building Code of the City of Boston.
Par. 1. - The following terms shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them: -
Par. 2. - "Repair of leaks" shall mean such repairs as are necessary to protect property, but do not involve any extensive change in construction.
Par. 3. - "Y-branches" shall mean a branch at sufficient angle to direct the flow and prevent backing up.
Par. 4. - "Air pipes" or "back air pipes" shall mean air pipes from traps that extend toward the main soil pipe of the outer air and connect with not more than three traps.
Par. 5. - "Vent pipes" shall mean general lines of back air pipes connecting with more than three fixtures.
Par. 6. - "Drain" shall mean that part of the drainage system of a building extending through basement or cellar to sewer.
Par. 7. - "Soil pipe" shall mean that part of the drainage system of a building, of four inches or more internal diameter, between basement or cellar and the highest fixture in the building.
Par. 8. - "Ventilation pipe" shall mean the extension of the soil pipe from the highest fixture to and through the roof.
Par. 9. - "Surface drain" shall mean a connection with drain in the basement to allow egress of surface water or overflow.
Par. 10. - "Fixture" shall mean any receptacle or outlet placed for the purpose of disposing of waste water or other matter, and connecting with the waste, soil or drain pipe of a building.
 
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