These valves have different functions in a hot water system; make sure you understand how they work so you can select the appropriate valve for your client’s application.

Instrument air and service compressed air — compressed air systems found in health-care facilities — are often an afterthought as they are not considered life safety systems. Yet they are critical in operating rooms and sterile processing areas.

Technical Information Report 34 is a standard published by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation. It details the importance of the sterile processing of medical devices and the effects of poor water quality on these processes. 

The Virginia Commonwealth University opened its eight-story, 154,000-gross-square-foot College of Health Professions building in 2019. Read on to learn how Mueller Associates provided MEP and fire protection system engineering services for the health-care building’s design.

When designing behavioral health facilities, plumbing professionals must choose environmental designs and products that minimize the risk of patients harming themselves and their caregivers. To do so, they need to understand the risk levels in each facility area.

The codes can be confusing when determining where zone valve boxes should be installed in critical care space, also known as Category 1 space. Read on for some tips on using the code to make those decisions.

With many western and southwestern states experiencing severe drought, conserving water is more relevant than ever. Read on to discover how to save water in hospitals by changing water closet waste systems.

A more mindful approach to health-care design can help you gain a new perspective about the client you are working with. 

In an emergency where water will be limited, it is critical for hospitals and other medical facilities to have enough emergency water on hand for four days.