Used in circumstances where power must not be interrupted, this electrical system which operates separate from any alternate power source to supply power without interruption of more than one cycle.
Continuous ridge vent
Attic vent, which is place along the roof ridge.
Continuous vent
Vertical pipe, which connects to the drain, extending upward to vent.
Continuous waste t
Drain connecting a multiple compartmentalized fixture or multiple fixtures to a common trap.
Continuous weld (cw)
A method of producing a small diameter pipe.
Contour
A line on a map or drawing showing equal ground elevation points.
Contour gauge
Hand tool constructed of a stiff metal wires in a holder which permits them to slide back and forth. These wires can conform to the shape of an object, allowing the transfer of the shape to another member or location, so that it can be cut out perfectly.
Contour interval
The value between contour lines on a map that shows the difference in elevation.
Contour line
A line on a map or chart to connect all points of the same elevation or depth in a certain area. Different contour lines show changes in the elevation of the land.
Contour map
A map that displays the topography of a site. A map with contour lines that indicate various elevations.
