Plumbing In Construction

Plumbing In Construction
  • Author: Mahtab Idrees
  • Posted On: July 3, 2020
  • Updated On: July 2, 2023

Plumbing Wokrs

  • Often governed by the International Plumbing Code
  • Usually subcontracted out

Includes

  • Lavatories
  • Water closets (toilets)
  • Showers
  • Bathtubs
  • Sinks
  • Water heaters
  • Dishwashers
  • Water coolers
  • Piping
    • Water
    • Gas
    • Drain-waste-vent
  • Trenching

Coordination Requirements

Underground utilities

Location, size, excavation by whom, from where?

Building Entrance

Floor sleeves, supports.

Mechanical room equipment

Supports required, location, anchors, by whom?

Distribution

Wall sleeves, hangers, in wall, roof, vents, access doors.

Fixtures

Method of support, feed, built-in, floor drains, vents.

Finishes

Factory or field.

Specialty equipment

Field provisions, storage.

Scheduling

Work to be done? When required? Job to be completed on time-who, why, when?

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Author: Mahtab Idrees

Mahtab is all about lifestyle, home improvement, and interior decor trends. Her role as associate editor at ConstructionHow has helped her to offer genuine ideas, information, and intricate details about the special home editorial projects. As an interior designer by profession, she is solely focused on the latest trends and shares homeowner’s concerns as she also is a proud homeowner of two properties in mainstream locations.

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