Mechanical Contracting & Plumbing January-December 1909 . ctitious platenumbers are used. It is sometimes ad-visable to state in the specification thatfixtures or appliances other than thosedesignated by plate numbers, but equalin every respect, will be accepted subjectto the approval of the architect, thoughin most cases where a well-known cata-logue is used such precaution is unneces-sary. The similarity of designs amongthe various manufacturers preserves the element of competition, as where onemanufacturers design may be mentionedan almost exact duplicate can nearly al-ways be found in some
Mechanical Contracting & Plumbing January-December 1909 . ctitious platenumbers are used. It is sometimes ad-visable to state in the specification thatfixtures or appliances other than thosedesignated by plate numbers, but equalin every respect, will be accepted subjectto the approval of the architect, thoughin most cases where a well-known cata-logue is used such precaution is unneces-sary. The similarity of designs amongthe various manufacturers preserves the element of competition, as where onemanufacturers design may be mentionedan almost exact duplicate can nearly al-ways be found in some other manufac-turers line. The preparation of a properly drawnplumbing plan and specification is some-thing which requires considerable study fairness to his client and to himself callin the services of a competent sanitaryengineer, who, with his intimate know-ledge of the work and the requirementsdesired, is better equipped to handle thematter. Such a plan and specificationare a protection to the owner, insuringto him a practical and sanitary piece of. Method of Indicating Connection of Fixtures and Character of Risers,Location of Which are Shown bv Letters on Basement Plan. the and a better knowledge of the science ofsanitation and plumbing practice thanis possessed by the average architect,yet the manifold advantages of such aplan and specification are so obvious thatthe architect who has not a thoroughknowledge of the subject should in all work at the lowest possible cost. It is anadvantage to the architect, whose dutyto client and pride in his professionshould prohibit his placing himself somuch at the mercy of his plumbing con-tractor, who may be dishonest and un-scrupulous. PLUMBER AND STEAMFITTER Water Supply Systems for Country Houses Sanitas Describes Two Simple Power Systems in an Articlein the Plumbers Trade Journal. July 1, 1909. The possibility of disputes between thearchitect and contractor is almost entire-ly overcome when plans and specifica-tions are properly
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