Systems and equipment

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001905",
  "term": "Systems and equipment",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "In the American Housing Survey, this item refers to home improvement work done to the home in the last two years that does not normally fall under the description of routine maintenance. Includes the following:\n\nPluming and pipes. The only piping considered is piping inside of the building, including water supply, waste pipes and drains. Excludes water hoses such as those to washing machines or dishwashers.\n\nElectrical system. Applies to permanent, installed electrical wiring either concealed or exposed. Includes the installation of built-in lighting fixtures such as recessed or track lighting. Also includes the installation or replacement of fuse boxes or a box with breaker switches controlling several electrical lines or circuits. Excludes wiring of appliances or other wiring not physically part of the building.\n\nPlumbing fixtures. Include bathtubs, shower enclosures, bidets, toilets, sinks, sump pumps, indoor hot-tubs, water softeners and other major plumbing fixtures. Also includes the installation of new faucets but not the repair of existing ones.\n\nHVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning). The addition or replacement of built in heating equipment and central air conditioning. Includes furnaces, heat pumps, boilers, duct work and radiators. Excludes thermostats and room air conditioners.\n\nAppliances/major equipment. Includes the addition or replacement of security systems, built in dishwashers (excludes portable dishwashers), garbage disposals installed in sinks, and the installation of water heating tanks.",
  "see_also": [
    "Home improvement"
  ],
  "references": [
    "U.S. Census Bureau Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/systems-and-equipment/"
}