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Our Company

• Your building

• Our services

• History

• Other buildings

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Water Systems in All Buildings

IrrigationDomestic Fire Suppression

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Domestic System

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From Street to Building

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Water Pressure

• Water pressures vary

• Often >80 psi

• Normal is 50 – 75 psi

• High pressure damages pipes and fixtures

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Distributing Water to You

• Mainlines

• Branch lines

• Angle stops

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Hot Water Systems – Water Heaters

Water Heaters

Boilers with Storage Tanks

Tankless Water Heaters

Major methods of heating water in buildings:

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Hot Water Systems – Boilers

Water Heaters

Boilers with Storage Tanks

Tankless Water Heaters

Major methods of heating water in buildings:

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Hot Water Systems – Tankless

Water Heaters

Boilers with Storage Tanks

Tankless Water Heaters

Major methods of heating water in buildings:

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Safety Device – Expansion Tank

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Safety Device – Pressure Relief

• Opens and releases water if temperature or pressure becomes too high

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Circulation Pump

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Leaks

• Leaks occur

• Copper corrodes and wears out

• Easily repaired by replacing pipe section

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Public Sewer Systems

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Drain Waste and Vent Systems

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Sanitary Tee

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Soil and Vent Stacks

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Stoppages

• Isolated

• Part of a larger issue where number of fixtures affected

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Toilet Stoppages

• Too large load

• Flushing feminine products/wipes

• Foreign objects

• Older toilets

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Urinal Stoppages

• Pull the urinal

• Snake the line

• Check and clear the trapway

•Urinary saltsUrinary salts•Chewing gumChewing gum•CalciumCalcium

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Shower Stoppages

• Stoppages in tailpiece and trap

• Due to hair buildup

• Cleared easily with drill snake

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Lavatory and Kitchen Sink Stoppages

• In first few feet of piping

• Can be in strainer

• Possibly in trap or trap arm going in wall

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Mainline Stoppages

• Which fixtures affected?– Men’s room– Women’s room– Single floor– Whole building

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Causes of Mainline Stoppages

• Flushing paper towels, etc.

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Causes of Mainline Stoppages

• Flushing paper towels, etc.

• Root intrusion

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Causes of Mainline Stoppages

• Flushing paper towels, etc.

• Root intrusion

• Waste build-up

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How to Reduce Stoppages

1. Install disposals for feminine products

2. Post signs not to flush paper towels, wipes, etc.

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How to Reduce Stoppages

3. Educate tenants on proper use of garbage disposals

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How to Reduce Stoppages

4. Set up routine maintenance

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Materials Used

• Cast iron

• Combination of cast iron and copper

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Causes of Sewer Odor

• Floor drains

• Exposed piping in ceiling

• Wax seals at toilets

If nothing is discovered in these areas, conduct a smoke test.If nothing is discovered in these areas, conduct a smoke test.

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What Is a Smoke Test?

• Forcing smoke-filled air into a drain system so that escaping smoke can detect problem areas.

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Water Savings Opportunities

• Low-flow plumbing fixtures

• Aerators for faucets• Reduced-flow shower

heads

Energy Policy ActEnergy Policy Act of 1992of 1992

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Water Savings Opportunities

• High-efficiency toilets• Urinal flush valves or

waterless urinals• Pressure regulators

Energy Policy ActEnergy Policy Act of 1992of 1992

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Where does Where does youryour building stand? building stand?

How “Healthy” Is Your Building?

• ADA compliant

• Rest rooms

• Kitchens

• Showers

• Overall water usage

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