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Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering from EVstudio
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Engineering for your project, designed to meet the stringent requirements of energy and water conservation The Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Department of EVstudio provides design services and consultation for our own project teams as well as outside project owners, contractors, designers and other architects and engineers. We are experienced in [...]
Control Contaminants During Construction Mechanical & Plumbing
During construction it is important to verify that your contractor is protecting your mechanical and plumbing system from contaminants. Not protecting these systems can be harmful to the systems and your health. There are two types of contaminants that you generally want to protect against. First, objects that may fall into your plumbing or mechanical [...]
Unisex Toilet Rooms or Separate Facilities – Requirements in International Codes
The International Plumbing Code and the International Building Code specify the required number and locations of plumbing fixtures in buildings. The code also calls out where you cross the line from providing a unisex toilet room to providing separate facilities for men and women. It is important to note that the point where you need [...]
Drinking Fountains – The Plumbing Fixture That May Be Overlooked
The 2006 International Building Code requires drinking fountains in all occupancies except dwelling units and and sleeping units. This section of the code has frequently been overlooked. However building departments have begun enforcing the requirement with some regularity. Generally you are allowed to tie your drinking fountain into a kitchen sink but it cannot be [...]
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