Often early equipment room planning focuses on the larger electrical and mechanical room components, but it is important not to overlook plumbing and fire protection needs.
Most — if not all — of the projects where I provide design and construction support have some type of condensate that needs to be discharged in some manner.
As we wrap up the first three quarters of 2023, we find that October presents a perfect opportunity to review the worldwide governmental activities pertaining to topics in the mechanical and plumbing industries.
Every year, manufacturers develop new or improved products for the North American hydronic market. Product development planning by those manufacturers depends on several factors. Here are a few of the main considerations.
Codes, standards and third-party certification are extremely important in modern construction. This cannot be over-emphasized. Material and performance standards have been developed to ensure protection of public health and safety.
It’s acceptable to raise the hot water storage temperature if you incorporate temperature-balancing scald-guard devices either at the point-of-source, or better still, at all points of use where human contact will occur.
“Should we wait for lab planning to identify the plumbing fixtures and equipment before getting involved to save time and budget?” or “Should I get involved early on during the program development?”
While many non-plumbing design professionals think plumbing engineering isn’t particularly difficult, real-world data and the latest developments say otherwise.