English (chiefly central and northern England): variant of. . Scottish: probably a habitational name from Holmes near Dundonald, or from a place so called in the barony of Inchestuir.
A fixture is a work-holding or support device used in the manufacturing industry. Fixtures are used to securely locate (position in a specific location or orientation) and support the work, ensuring that all parts produced using the fixture will maintain conformity and interchangeability.
Off-the-floor plumbing fixtures are easily the most. widely used plumbing fixture in commercial building. today. As the name implies, no part of the fixture. touches the floor of the installation. The fixture is. mounted to steel studs protruding through the wall. from a carrier support in the pipe chase. This carrier. support is anchored to the chase floor and receives. the fixture load.