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Often Times in a High Rise a Designer Has to Work

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Often times in a high rise a designer has to work around fixed pipes and pipe chases that cannot be moved. One of those pipe systems is often a standpipe. Which of the following is the best description of a standpipe system?


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Natural fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas formed from the decomposed remains of ancient plants and animals.

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Gases in Earth's atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and water vapor, that trap heat and contribute to global warming.

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