New constructions require numerous systems, installations, and design implementations that can impact a building’s plumbing network. So, to ensure that all these complex systems are rightly fixed and executed, it is highly recommended that you hire a plumbing engineer as a part of your construction project.
Plumbing engineers are trained professionals who know about planning, designing, and installing systems related to plumbing, water supply, and drainage. These systems might include the standard plumbing for bathrooms, water supplies, drainage, fire suppression systems, stormwater, sewer drains, and domestic water access. In short, they help you with the building’s safety, security, and functionality.
So, if you are still not sure why you need plumbing engineers for your construction project, then here are the top 5 areas where plumbing engineers can help you with their experience.
Sanitary sewer
When you are constructing a new building, the plumbing engineer will be responsible for designing the entire sanitary sewer system within the building. This might include the devices and network of pipelines from the building to the municipal sewer systems used for controlling the standard sewer and wastewater.
Also, they can design specialized sewage or drain systems to separate particular water streams that need some specialized treatment before discharge.
Potable Water Supply
Every residential or commercial space requires clean and potable water for functioning. Plumbing engineers are the fellows responsible for planning systems that ensure a regular supply of clean drinking water for the building’s occupants.
Along with drinking water, plumbing engineers construct systems to provide water to every part of the building, such as fire suppression systems, irrigation systems, fire suppression equipment, cleaning systems, and many more.
Furthermore, they design systems to reduce water wastage and conserve as much drinking water as possible. They create different strategies for spots that require reusable water, such as those for manufacturing or cleaning.
Domestic Hot Water
Hot water is another essential requirement of a building. A structural engineer ensures an undisturbed supply of hot water in the building by designing and installing water heaters.
They also establish energy-saving water heaters, recirculation systems, or systems that use biodiesel or solar water heaters to reduce the carbon footprint and encourage a more sustainable living on the property.
Likewise, they implement distribution pipe networks and safety devices to ensure a safe and steady flow of hot water in the building.
Rainwater Systems
Rainwater, stormwater, or snowmelt drainage are essential parts of buildings' drainage systems that require specialized assistance. Structural engineers construct systems to ensure proper drainage of such water, and no issue of flooding occurs in the system.
Moreover, they also devise ideas to contain and handle rainwater so that there is not too much release of water into municipal drainage systems or the rainwater can be processed for some other uses. For example, a stormwater collection system can collect rainwater and use it for irrigation or manufacturing purposes. It will save the usage of domestic drinking water in the building.
So, we hope you are now familiar with the complex yet vital areas where plumbing engineers can provide their help and make your building a safe and functional place.