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Plumbing 101Plumbing 101for Property Managersfor Property Managers
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Welcome to . . .
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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
Plumbing 101Plumbing 101for Property Managersfor Property Managers
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