New Construction Services
Signature Plumbing has completed many new construction services in both the
residential and commercial markets. Our staff is equipped to handle all
sorts on new construction projects.
Below is a brief article that explains all of the systems that might go into a
new construction project.
Mechanicals - Plumbing Systems Overview
Building Mechanicals are defined as the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electrical systems. This section
focuses on new plumbing systems, including the components with moving parts such
as pumps, plumbing fixtures, etc.
Plumbing consists of the pipes that carrPlumbing consists of the pipes that carry water or gas into or out of a
building, and the fixtures that use water or gas.
A pipe is a tube for transporting liquid or gas.
A fixture is anything that has a fixed position and function.
Plumbing System refers to a group of pipes and fixtures that are
connected together to perform a common function.
Plumbing Codes are regulations established by local government
authorities which govern design and installation requirements, as well as the
minimum number of fixtures needed, based on building use and the number of
occupants. These codes are designed to protect public health, and ensure that
every inhabited building has a supply of safe drinking water, fixtures and
appliances that operate properly, and a sanitary drainage system for wastewater
disposal.
One House - Many Systems
A house actually contains several different plumbing systems working together:
Water Supply System
Water supply piping brings water to the house from the water meter (public water
system) or from a private water system (well or cistern). It then distributes
the water to fixtures and appliances, including outdoor sprinklers and
irrigation. The water supply system includes the water service pipe, the water
distribution pipes, and the necessary connections, fittings, control valves, to
bring water to all fixtures in, or adjacent to, a building or premises.
Plumbing Fixtures & Appliances
Simply put ... a plumbing fixture is a receptacle or device that requires water,
and is connected to the plumbing system to get that water, and/or discharges
liquid wastes or sewage into the drainage system. Faucets, valves, sinks,
bathtubs, and showers are all examples of plumbing fixtures. des proper pressure for the drainpipes to prevent back pressure
(backflow).. Backflow is the reversal of the direction of waterPlumbing appliances are considered a special class of fixture, designed to
perform a special function, such as washing machine, dishwasher, water heater,
ice maker, etc. Typically, plumbing appliances use one or more energized
components, such as motors, controls, heating elements, or pressure or
temperature-sensing elements for their operation or control.
Drainage System
Drain and waste piping transpot used water, rain water, and waterborne wastes
(derived from ordinary living processes) to an appropriate point of disposal.
Drainage systems include the drain and waste pipe and necessary connections,
fittings, and control valves. The household drainage system does not include
public sewer system mains, or private (septic tanks, etc.) or public sewage
treatment or disposal plants.