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sanitary core [1 record]

Record 1 2012-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prefabrication
  • Pipes and Fittings
DEF

Hot and cold water supply pipes, wastes and drains pipes, all prefabricated and ready for installation on site as a unit with minimum work.

CONT

There are many physical components to be considered within schemes. First, a utility wall may be provided which includes main service connections such as water supply, electricity and sewerage. Other projects may have a sanitary core while another solution is communal utilities with the option to provide individual connections.

OBS

This term is given as synonym of "mechanical core" by SCOBU, but the latter has a broader meaning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Préfabrication
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
DEF

Gaine préfabriquée de canalisations groupant l'alimentation en eau ainsi que la vidange de plusieurs appareils sanitaires.

DEF

Gaine qui regroupe les canalisations montantes et descendantes d'alimentation et d'évacuation des eaux. Souvent, cette gaine est encastrée dans les murs.

OBS

Pluriel blocs-eaux.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec le «bloc sanitaire» qui, en préfabrication, désigne une unité homogène rassemblant plusieurs appareils, leur coffrage ou leur habillage, leurs canalisations de raccordement, et leur robinetterie.

Spanish

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