Web Exclusive! Drainage...Not Just Another Hole in the Ground, Part 2
Once a particular method or requirement for fire suppression system drainage has been identified, the drainage system and components need to be incorporated into the overall building design and construction.
Various applications of drainage in the design, operation and maintenance of fire protection systems were considered in the first part of this article. These applications generally respond to the following fire protection design methods or requirements:
Once a particular method or requirement for fire suppression system drainage has been identified, then the real work begins. Now the drainage system and components need to be incorporated into the overall building design and construction. This requires coordination with mechanical, electrical and plumbing services in the building. The aesthetic and architectural objectives of the building must also be considered.