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Engineering Perfect Systems dba Express Plumbing is an incorporated civil engineering company that opened for business in 1989 specifically to address the needs of owners and engineers faced with difficult and complex light and heavy engineering projects.

We work closely with design engineers, residential, commercial, and municipal clients on jobs where the risk is high, the timing is critical, and the success and safety of the work depends primarily on proper pre-planning and pre-engineering.

Clients recognize us as a dedicated group of project managers, superintendents, engineers, plumbers and craftsmen focused on helping them complete jobs in a cost effective manner. Our goal is this: to have satisfied clients recommend us as the best civil engineering company in Northern California.

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Plumbing, system of pipes and fixtures installed in a building for the distribution and use of potable (drinkable) water and the removal of waterborne wastes. It is usually distinguished from water and sewage systems that serve a group of buildings or a city.

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Domestic water-supply systems for low-rise residential buildings have two sources, either municipal water-distribution systems or, where

One of the problems of every civilization in which the population has been centralized in cities and towns has been the development of adequate plumbing systems. In certain parts of Europe the complex aqueducts built by the Romans to supply their cities with potable water can still be seen. However, the early systems built for the disposal of human wastes were less elaborate. Human wastes were often transported from the cities in carts or buckets or else discharged into an open, water-filled system of ditches that led from the city to a lake or stream.

Improvement in plumbing systems was very slow. Virtually no progress was made from the time of the Romans until the 19th century. The relatively primitive sanitation facilities were inadequate for the large, crowded population centres that sprang up during the Industrial Revolution, and outbreaks of typhoid fever and dysentery were often spread by the consumption of water contaminated with human wastes. Eventually these epidemics were curbed by the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems, which eliminated open sewage ditches. In addition, plumbing fixtures were designed to handle potable water and water-borne wastes within buildings.

The term plumbing fixture embraces not only showers, bathtubs, lavatory basins, and toilets but also such devices as washing machines, garbage-disposal units, hot-water heaters, dishwashers, and drinking fountains.

The water-carrying pipes and other materials used in a plumbing system must be strong, noncorrosive, and durable enough to equal or exceed the expected life of the building in which they are installed. Toilets, urinals, and lavatories usually are made of stable porcelain or vitreous china, although they sometimes are made of glazed cast iron, steel, or stainless steel. Ordinary water pipes usually are made of steel, copper, brass, plastic, or other nontoxic material; and the most common materials for sewage pipes are cast iron, steel, copper, and asbestos cement.

Methods of water distribution vary. For towns and cities, municipally or privately owned water companies treat and purify water collected from wells, lakes, rivers, and ponds and distribute it to individual buildings. In rural areas water is commonly obtained directly from individual wells.

In most cities, water is forced through the distribution system by pumps, although, in rare instances, when the source of water is located in mountains or hills above a city, the pressure generated by gravity is sufficient to distribute water throughout the system. In other cases, water is pumped from the collection and purification facilities into elevated storage tanks and then allowed to flow throughout the system by gravity. But in most municipalities water is pumped directly through the system; elevated storage tanks may also be provided to serve as pressure-stabilization devices and as an auxiliary source in the event of pump failure or of a catastrophe, such as fire, that might require more water than the pumps or the water source are able to supply.

The pressure developed in the water-supply system and the friction generated by the water moving through the pipes are the two factors that limit both the height to which water can be distributed and the maximum flow rate available at any point in the system.

A buildings system for waste disposal has two parts: the drainage system and the venting system. The drainage portion comprises pipes leading from various fixture drains to the central main, which is connected to the municipal or private sewage system. The venting system consists of pipes leading from an air inlet (usually on the buildings roof) to various points within the drainage system; it protects the sanitary traps from siphoning or blowing by equalizing the pressure inside and outside the drainage system.

Sanitary fixture traps provide a water seal between the sewer pipes and the rooms in which plumbing fixtures are installed. The most commonly used sanitary trap is a U bend, or dip, installed in the drainpipe adjacent to the outlet of each fixture. A portion of the waste water discharged by the fixture is retained in the U, forming a seal that separates the fixture from the open drainpipes.

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Fox Plumbing & Heating has a long-standing history of promoting excellence among our family. When a member of the Fox Plumbing & Heating family excels, we acknowledge them with the distinction of Employee of the Month. This honor is reserved for members of our crew who have gone above and beyond for our neighbors, friends, and family. They are Plumbing Professionals and Heating and AC Specialists that provide excellent service in Plumbing, Sewer, Waterline repair, Heating, Venting or Air Conditioning to our community. We've included some insight into our amazing crew to help you know a little bit more about our family. This will help you to feel comfortable about allowing our family to serve yours.

Gerald C. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month forDecemberGerald has been named the employee of the month for December at Fox Plumbing & Heating. He is a journeyman plumber and has been plumbing for over 11 years. Before becoming a plumber he was a mainframe engineer. He went to high school and was married in Tacoma. Gerald has three children and nine grandchildren. He is a proud minister for his religion and spends his free time practicing with members of his church.

Get To Know Gerald Better"My father was a master plumber in Texas and that is where I learned how to do plumbing and I've learned my whole life from him."

Here is why Gerald is Fox's Employee of the Month for December!

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Sump Pump Professionals

Written by: Brendan B.

Date Published: 12/14/2016

Gerald from Fox Plumbing came out to help me with a sump pump issue. Our sump pump is under our 3-year-old's bedroom and was making a ton of noises... Gerald took his time and worked with me to identify all of the issues and make e the appropriate fixes to get the pump system running quietly. We certainly will continue to go back to Fox for our heating/plumbing needs!

5 / 5 stars

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Fox Helped Us With Plumbing and Heating Needs

Written by: Brendan B.

Date Published: 12/14/2016

I've had to call Fox twice now, both time when something went wrong, and I needed help with the problem quickly. They have an emergency service that's come out both times and saved the day. The work was well done and thorough, and the techs were pleasant and helpful both times. I'm very pleased with their service.

5 / 5 stars

Ryan B. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for November

Ryan B. has only been at Fox for just over 2 months and he is already the employee of the month. Even though Ryan is a new edition to the team, he has been plumbing for just over 5 1/2 years and has been learning about plumbing since he was 12 years old. Ryan is a native of Manson, WA and has lived in Everett for the past 4 years. He has a daughter, and he is currently engaged to his loving fiancee. He originally began working in new construction plumbing, but after trying residential for a few months, he fell in love with meeting new people every day and being able to help them.

Why Ryan Is A Plumber"I love working with mechanical things and it made sense. I learned a lot from my dad like the need to be able to help people."

Here is why Ryan is Fox's Employee of the Month for November!

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Ryan Is Great!

Written by: Samantha S.

Date Published: 12/06/2016

I had a great experience with Fox Plumbing. First of all, they showed! How many times do you call a plumber and they don't show? They not only showed, but arrived on time. Both plumbers were extremely professional and knowledgeable. They fixed the issue and completed the job within 2 hours. I highly recommend the crew at Fox Plumbing!

5 / 5 stars

TheresaA. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for October

Theresa A. joined the Fox Plumbing & Heating family a year-and-a-half ago as our dispatcher. Theresa is a Washington native and is the mother of two children. Her son, who is 19-years-old and a daughter who is 7-years-old. She say's that her children are her life but that she does enjoy movies, exercise and all things to do with the ocean and water. Her favorite movie is Bandits.

A Quote From Theresa"I was looking for a dispatch position that would challenging and I've found that with Fox."

Here is why Theresa is Fox's Employee of the Month for October!

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Great Service

Written by: Jean L.

Date Published: 01/10/2016

Appreciatedthe phone call alerting me to the exact arrival time on the afternoon of the appointment. Everything taken care of, plus some good advice on monitoring future plumbing issues. Anthony and Theresa were terrific.

5 / 5 stars

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The Lady!

Written by: Bikur C.

Date Published: 09/19/2016

Theresa, is a terrific employee. I had a very, very good experience with her - she was very prompt, courteous and efficient. And she remembered my name.

5 / 5 stars

Corey N. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for September

CoreyN. joinedFox Plumbing & Heating in June, and within 3 months he has already made employee of the month. Corey comes to Seattle from Phoenix, Arizona. Raised in Idaho, Corey joined the Navy in his teens and has worked for the Navy as a construction mechanic. He has been stationed all over the world, but he has decided to make Washington his home. Corey has two children, and he loves taking them snowboarding, water skiing and golfing when he's not helping his new friends, neighbors and family at Fox Plumbing & Heating.

A Quote From Corey About Why He EnjoysHelping People"I've always been taught that you have two hands. One to help yourself, and the second to help others."

Here is why Corey is our Employee of the Month for September!

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Corey Was Awesome

Written by: Daniel C.

Date Published: 08/17/2016

Just wanted to say that Corey is awesome. He did great work, and we really enjoyed having him over here. We had a great conversation while he was working, and kept us completely informed of the work he was doing. Thanks!

5 / 5 stars

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Fox is our go-to company!

Written by: Stacey MacD.

Date Published: 10/20/2016

Fox Plumbing is our go-to plumbing company! Last night, at 11:30 pm, we could tell that our sump pump wasn't working. With heavy rains already starting, we risked having a flood in our home. Fox's 24-hour service line told me it might be a few hours before they could come out, but that they would be here. at 2:15am, Corey arrived, with a smile on his face and ready to help. Thank you, Corey, for your outstanding service, your stocked van and your great attitude in the wee hours of the morning! Fox Plumbing never disappoints!!

5 / 5 stars

David A. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for August

David A. will be celebrating his 4 year anniversary with Fox Plumbing & Heating in October. Hes also won employee of the month every year since he joined Fox Plumbing & Heating. David is a native of Washington and has two wonderful children. He is one of our best plumbing professionals. He is always working to learn and build his skills and expertise here at Fox Plumbing & Heating. He is an avid 4-wheel driver and he considers his dog as part of the family.

A Quote From David About What Drives Him Every Day"Spending time riding in the woods with my family, and dogis my idea of a perfect day."

Here is why David is our Employee of the Month for August!

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David a great job for us!

Written by: Heather Hagg

Called earlier this week needing a outside faucet replaced. The customer service agent was great, asked when it was convenient for me to have a tech come out. We schedule it for a Friday morning at 9am. The Tech called me 30 mins before confirming my address and let me know that he would be there in 15-20 mins and I also got an email stating the same info. The tech arrived on time, was very nice and looked at this issue told me it would take about 1 hr to fix and the quote was what I expected. He got to work and was complete within the time expected. He was very polite and showed me that it was all done and explained that the faucet he put in was frost protected, Great for up her in the northwest! Would recommend this business. Bottom line they are professional and no big surprises when the bill comes due.

5 / 5 stars

Jerrod N. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for July

Jerrod joined Fox Plumbing & Heating in November of 2014, and he's already been Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Year for 2015. With all the wonderful reviews that he has already received this year, he's looking to possibly win this award two years in a row. Jerrod is originally from Charleston, SC, and he prefers that you refer to him as a Charlestonian. He's lived in Washington for over five years now, but he still considers Charleston his true home.

Learn a Little More About Jerrod and His Interests.

Jerrod is a plumbing professional who has over 13 years of industry experience. He lives in Seattle with his wife, and he has four daughters. Jerrod enjoys fishing and spending time with his wife and children.

"I really enjoy the manual labor. I like getting paid to be outside and working with my hands. I believe that work means breaking a sweat, and that is what I do when I'm helping people with their plumbing."

Here is Why Jerrod is Our Employee of the Month for July!

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Jerrod, Always Happy and Pleasant

Written by: Randy K.

Jerrod came to do a one-day install of our tankless water heater and a few other projects. One day turned into part of a second day. Jerrod stayed pleasant and happy and he did a great job. The install was more complicated than expected but he did it in no time. We would have Fox and Jerrod back anytime.

5 / 5 stars

Fox Came Through For Us!

Jerrod and Fox Plumbing & Heating

Written by: Roberta N.

Fox came through for us! I had an outside faucet that needed a professional. With temperatures plummeting, I knew it had to be replaced before the line burst and caused more problems. I was hesitant about the about the prices, but the manager called me and addressed all of my concerns. Great customer service is what sets you ahead of the other company that I spoke with. Fox has been in business for years. Knowledge of the business and the customer is why. My 35-year-old outside faucet is new again, and my washer faucets are new too. Thank you Fox for taking care of my needs.

5 / 5 stars

ChrisH. is Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for June

Chris H. has been named as Fox Plumbing & Heating's Employee of the Month for June 2016.Chris is one our leads for the HVAC division here at Fox, and he is a true asset to our team. As a native of California, he has been doing HVAC for over 26 years now. Chris began working in HVAC right out of high school and was trained in Arizona.

Learn a Little More About Chris and His Interests.

Chris has lived in and around Seattle since he graduated from high school. He currently lives in Spanaway with his wife and three dogs. He enjoys playing music and going to the beach with his wife and dogs. He has just celebrated his one year anniversary with his wife. Chris enjoys the diversity of his job and how it is different every day.

What is your 5-year-plan with Fox Plumbing & Heating?

I'd like to have arole where I'm conducting our ongoing training and spending more time learning to manage our growing team here at Fox.

Here is Why Chris is Our Employee of the Month for June!

Tried Us On Plumbing and Now Use Us for HVAC

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Written by: Sarina G.

We had used Fox for some plumbing issues and was very impressed with the service. Decided that since we had had such a good experience with them before that we would call with our heating issues. Again... amazing customer service, always friendly technicians - professional, knowledgeable, honest and now excited to participate in the AAA preferred service plan.

5 / 5 stars

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Great Company to Work With!

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To obtain a Master Plumber license, you must meet the following qualifications:

In addition, all applicants must meet one (1) of the following levels of experience:

**Such applicants can count 50 percent of the years he or she was satisfactorily employed in the above work towards the seven (7) years of total required work experience as long as it was obtained within ten (10) years prior to application. The number of years credited shall not exceed two and a half (2.5) years of the satisfactory experience. The remaining balance must be obtained by working in the planning or design and installation of plumbing systems under the direct and continuing supervision of a licensed master plumber in the United States.

*As of July 1, 2011, at least two (2) years of the required practical experience must be obtained as a Department-registered Journeyman Plumber. Please see the full text of Title 28 of the New York City Administrative Code for all the qualifications requirements.

You must pass a written and practical exam in order to become a Master Plumber.

Written*You must complete the exam application (LIC41), check the box that indicates you are a Master Plumber candidate and submit the application with the $525.00 fee to the Department (see contact information below). After passing the written exam, you must apply to take the practical exam (LIC42).

PracticalAfter passing the written exam, you must apply to take the practical exam (LIC42). To do this you must complete the exam application, check the box that indicates you are a Master Plumber candidate and submit the application with the $350.00 fee, payable by money order only, to:

NYC Department of BuildingsLicensing & Exams Unit - Exams280 Broadway, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10007

NOTE: Effective March 16, 2017, you have up to twenty-four (24) months from the date of notification of passing the written examination to pass the practical examination.

After submitting your exam application, you must next schedule your exams.

To become a Master Plumber, you must also pass a background investigation by submitting the below documents, in-person and by appointment only, to the Department at:

NYC Department of BuildingsLicensing & Exams Unit280 Broadway, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10007

You must bring the following with you to your appointment:

Applicants have one (1) year to complete the submission of all documentation.

Once you have passed the exams and background investigation, you need to apply for your Master Plumber license. The Master Plumber and Master Fire Suppression Piping Contractor License Board investigates the character and fitness of all applicants for Master Plumber license.

Applicants whose business is a LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (LLC) must provide- Copy of filing receipt or Certificate of Good Standing- Copy of Article of Organization certified by the State- Copy of Operating Agreement (if none, an affidavit on corporation stationary stating such)- Copy of the minutes stating the elected officers, including time, date, and location of meeting (applicant must be an officer).- Affidavit with corporate name showing officers of company stating their names, titles, address, and license number, if any. The Affidavit must contain a paragraph stating the President of the company will notify the Department within ten (10) days of any changes in the Officers whether they are licensed or unlicensed.

Original Applicants whose Business is a PARTNERSHIP must supply- Copy of Partnership Agreement listing all Present Officers.- Letter on Business Stationery stating names and address of all partners and license number, if any. The letter must contain a paragraph stating the licensed partner will notify the Department of Building of any changes of partners whether they are licensed or unlicensed. - Business Address of Partnership must be in the City of New York. You must submit a copy of a utility bill or bank statement with company name at business location.- Insurance Certificate for General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Disability.

Original Applicants applying as an INDIVIDUAL with a business name (Sole-Proprietor) must supply- Copy of Business Certificate Certified by the County Clerk.- Business Address must be in the City of New York. You must submit a copy of a utility bill or bank statement with company name with business location.- Insurance Certificate for General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Disability

You have one (1) year from the date of that letter to begin submitting the required documents for your license. If you do not complete the process within one (1) year of the date on the letter, you will be required to retake the exams

You must make an appointment to apply for a license by calling the Departments Licensing & Exams Unit at (212) 393-2259. All documents submitted must be originals; copies will not be accepted. Candidates without appointments will not be seen.

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We know that even the smallest of leaks can cause major problems, which is why we can send over a team member fast to get the job done quickly by your San Antonio Plumber.

Our highly skilled San Antonio Plumbers can help you with a variety of emergencies, such as frozen pipes and water leaks.

Not only do plumbing problems cause major inconveniences, causing you to put your life and business on hold, but they can also lead to devastating damage to your property if the issue is not resolved quickly and to a high standard. Our well trained professionals always call before arriving within your scheduled two-hour window and deliver quality results.

Our quick response will help to minimize any damage to your property, while keeping your costs in check. We are driven by quality results and always ensure that our services are completed to your full satisfaction. You can count on our licensed and insured professional plumber to complete the job to your satisfaction every time.

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Master or Journeyman License TestingandRenewal Information

The following links will direct you to the Legislative Research Commission statute and regulation Web pages. To return to the Division of Plumbing Web page, please click on your back arrow.

Kentucky Administrative Regulation - Chapter 20 Plumbing

Master and Journeyman examination schedule and information.

Applications must be completed correctly and in the Frankfort office no later than three weeks prior to the exam date.

Master Exam

Check in for examination at 7:30 a.m.; examinations start at8 a.m.

A maximum of 2 1/2 hours is allowed for completion of the exam.

Journeyman Exam

Check in for examination at 7:30 a.m.; examinations start at 8 a.m.

A maximum of21/2hours is allowed for completion of the written portion

and 2 1/2 hours is allowed for the completion of the practical portion of the examination.

Journeymanexam schedule is listed in the Quick Links.

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Plumbing (which comes from the Latin word plumbum, which means lead, as pipes were once made from lead) is the job of working with pipes, tubing and plumbing fixtures for drinking water systems and getting rid of waste. A plumber is someone who fixes or puts in piping systems, plumbing fixtures and equipment such as water heaters. Many plumbers are construction workers. The plumbing industry is an important part of every developed economy because people need clean water and safe ways to move and store waste.[1]

Plumbing also refers to a system of pipes and fixtures put in a building to move water and the get rid of waste that is in water. Plumbing is different from water and sewage systems because plumbing system serves one building, while water and sewage systems serve a group of buildings or a city.

Plumbing was very rare until modern cities grew in the 19th century. At about the same time, public health leaders began wanting better systems to get rid of waste. Before this, people got rid of waste by collecting it and dumping it onto the ground or into rivers. However, there were some plumbing pipes in the city settlements of the Indus Valley Civilization by 2700 B.C.[2] Plumbing was also used during the ancient civilizations such as the Greek, Roman, Persian, Indian, and Chinese civilizations as they built public baths and needed drinking water, and somewhere to drain waste. The Romans used pipe inscriptions to stop people from stealing water.

These systems did not improve much over the years. There were almost no improvements from the time of the Roman aqueducts and sewers until the 19th century. Eventually the development of separate, underground water and sewage systems got rid of open sewage ditches and cesspools. Most large cities today send solid wastes through pipes to sewage treatment plants. Treatment separates water from waste and makes the water more pure before it goes into streams or other bodies of water. Most places stopped using lead for drinking water after World War II because of the dangers of lead poisoning. At this time, copper piping was started because it was safer than using lead pipes.[3]

Water systems in ancient times used gravity to move water. They used pipes or channels usually made of clay, lead, bamboo or stone. Today, water-supply systems use a network of high-pressure pumps, and pipes are now made of copper,[4] brass, plastic, or other nontoxic material. Drain and vent lines are made of plastic, steel, cast-iron, and lead. Lead is not used in pipes today because it can be poisonous.[5][6][7]

The 'straight' sections of plumbing systems are of pipe or tube. A pipe is usually made by casting or welding, where a tube is made through extrusion. Pipe usually has thicker walls and may be threaded or welded, where tubes have thinner walls, and needs special joining techniques such as 'brazing', 'compression fitting', 'crimping', or for plastics, 'solvent welding'.

As well as the straight pipe or tubing, many fittings are required in plumbing systems, such as valves, elbows, tees, and unions.

Plumbing fixtures are designed for the people who use the water. Some examples of fixtures include water closets (also known as toilets), urinals, bidets, showers, bathtubs, utility and kitchen sinks, drinking fountains, ice makers, humidifiers, air washers, fountains, and eye wash stations.

Much of the plumbing work in places where many people live is done under government rules. Putting in plumbing and fixing plumbing generally must be done according to plumbing and building codes to protect the people who live or work in the buildings.

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West Virginia Law requires the certification of plumbers. Effective January 1, 2009, no plumber may perform or offer to perform plumbing work in West Virginia without a plumber license issued by the West Virginia Division of Labor. Working without a proper license may result in the issuance of a cease and desist order. There are exemptions listed in 21-14-3 (c) 1-8 that allow certain plumbing work to be performed without having a plumber license. The classifications and experience necessary to be certified, through July 1, 2009, without written examination are listed below:1.Master plumber means a person with at least twelve thousand (12,000) hours of plumbing work experience and who is competent to design plumbing systems, and to instruct and supervise the plumbing work of journeyman plumbers, and plumbers in training.

2.Journeyman plumber means a person qualified by at least eight thousand hours (8,000) of plumbing or related experience and who is competent to instruct and supervise the work of a plumber in training.

3.Plumber in training means a person with interest in and an aptitude for performing plumbing work but who alone is not capable of performing plumbing work, and who has fewer than eight thousand hours (8,000) of plumbing experience.July 1, 2008 The Division began accepting and processing applications.

Effective July 2, 2009: All applicants will be required to certify experience and take a written exam.

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