The shutoff valve under sinks and toilets. Allows water supply to be cut off to one fixture without affecting the water supply to other fixtures.
Stop work order
Written statement from a Building Inspector, to halt work on a project until stated corrections are made.
Stopcock
Valve that opens and closes by means of a tapered plug, to control water or gas flow.
Storage capacity
The amount of energy an energy storage device or system can store.
Storage hydropower
A hydropower facility that stores water in a reservoir during high-inflow periods to augment water during low-inflow periods. Storage projects allow the flow releases and power production to be more flexible and dependable. Many hydropower project operations use a combination of approaches.
Storage tank
A tank used to hold a specific volume of water.
Storage water heater
A water heater that releases hot water from the top of the tank when a hot water tap is opened. To replace that hot water, cold water enters the bottom of the tank to ensure a full tank.
Store decisis
Legal practice followed in the American and English judicial systems of following the precedents of former decisions in deciding new cases. The application of his doctrine has not only enhanced the uniformity and stability of the law through out the county, but has also enabled the courts to be more efficient by providing guidelines for current cases.
Storm door
Door that provides insulation and weather protection and is usually installed outside of a wooden exterior door. Windowpanes and screens may be interchangeable to provide ventilation in warmer weather.
Storm drain
Drain used to receive and convey rain water, surface water, and ground water away from buildings.
