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Lesson 4 of 7

Sanitary Appliances: Water Closets (WCs)

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Sanitation

Lesson Overview

This lesson covers the design, operation, and installation of domestic water closets (WCs). You will learn about pan styles, flushing mechanisms, and the regulatory requirements for water conservation and backflow prevention.

Learning Objectives

Identify the common materials, styles, and flushing principles of domestic WC suites.

Understand the statutory regulations governing WC flush volumes and backflow prevention.

Apply the correct installation, levelling, and fixing procedures for WC pans and cisterns.

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