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Other recommendations include proper mixing valves, adequate disinfectant residuals and flushing/cleaning maintenance to manage biofilm and stagnation.
Designing a safe domestic hot water system requires balancing the need for high distribution temperatures to prevent Legionella growth with code-compliant temperature controls to eliminate the risk of scalding at the fixture.
Sustainable plumbing design in healthcare has evolved, emphasizing intelligent water management to conserve water and minimize infection.
Learn how to balance water conservation with infection control by implementing intelligent plumbing design and management strategies in healthcare environments.
Plumbing designers are expected to recognize known risks, apply industry standards appropriately and design systems that balance competing hazards in a defensible way.
Learn how plumbing engineers must balance the conflicting risks of Legionella control and scald prevention by applying ASSE standards to meet the modern professional standard of care.
ICC is bringing together regulators, designers, builders and operators through its G12 – Data Center Guideline to align best practices and address key building safety issues.
Plumbing wall depth is often underestimated and must be carefully sized based on pipe materials, pipe diameters, insulation, fire rating requirements and firestopping methods — not only fixture counts.
In high-rise residential design, every inch of floor space counts—but underestimating the depth of a plumbing chase can lead to major headaches during construction.
First episode, “The Beginning,” explores the firm’s legacy of delivering high-performance MEP/FP systems across cultural, academic, and mission-critical facilities.