Why are plumbing, piping and pumps essential in a nonresidential building?
Understanding fire pumps, their applications and sizing
Learn about fire pump types, drivers, sizing and components
Strategies to improve chiller plant performance, efficiency
Learn how to design chilled water systems that meet the thermal comfort demands and achieve operational and energy efficiencies
Interpreting revisions to NFPA 13-2019
Know how to navigate the restructured NFPA 13 sprinkler standard and understand technical changes
Pipe systems and materials: Design considerations
Choosing the right pipe system and design is essential to ensure excellence in mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and beyond
Standardizing NFPA 13
NFPA 13-2016 is applicable to all sprinkler system designs and installations, with the exception of sprinkler systems in low-rise residential buildings and one- and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes.
Selecting pipe and piping materials
Selecting pipe and piping materials involves many factors. Designers should approach these decisions and identify strengths and weaknesses of various pipe materials and connection methods.
Eight steps to determine plumbing system requirements
In nonresidential buildings, engineers should pay close attention to local codes, the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), and International Plumbing Code (IPC) when sizing water supply piping systems.