UNIT -4 SANITARY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Sanitary Fittings The fittings or appliance used for collection and discharge of soil or waste matter is termed as sanitary fittings. Different types of sanitary fittings are required in building to perform different type of functions. Sanitary fittings are glazed chinaware. The fittings are so designed and shaped that they have non-absorbent surface, which can be cleaned easily. DIFFERENT TYPES OF SANITARY FITTINGS ARE USED IN BUILDINGS: • Washbasins • Sink • Bathtub • Urinals • Water closet • Flushing Cistern WASH BASIN A wash basin is usually made of pottery or white glazed earth ware . Sometimes, they are also made of pressed steel or plastic. There are two types of wash basins - the flat back and the angle back. An ordinary wash basin is mounted on brackets fixed on wall. While a pedestal type basin is mounted on pedestal rising from wall. They are available in different shapes and sizes. Standard sizes for flat back wash