Plumbing Systems Planning
Planning water supply, drainage and sanitation for every hospital zone.
Plumbing systems planning designs how a hospital receives, distributes, uses and removes water: water demand and supply zones, storage and booster strategy, hot water provision, soil and waste drainage with venting, sanitation fixtures at point of use, and the plumbing shafts and service rooms that carry these services through the building. It coordinates plumbing with structure and ceiling zones, and separates clinical and non-clinical water use where that matters to safety.
What this service covers
- Water demand estimation and supply zoning
- Storage, booster and distribution strategy
- Hot water provision planning
- Soil, waste and vent drainage planning
- Sanitation fixtures and plumbing support rooms
- Plumbing zoning and service shaft coordination
- Separation of clinical and non-clinical water use
- Coordination with structure, ceilings and other services
- Isolation and maintenance access planning
- Documented plumbing plan
Our process
- Estimate water demand by zone
- Plan supply zoning, storage and boosting
- Plan drainage and venting
- Set fixture and service room strategy
- Coordinate shafts, structure and services
- Document the plumbing plan
Frequently asked questions
What does plumbing systems planning include?
Water supply zones, storage and boosting, hot water, drainage and venting, sanitation fixtures and plumbing service coordination.
When is it needed?
As part of MEP coordination during planning and design, once space and clinical plans are established.
What information is required?
Clinical water needs, fixture demand by area, mechanical and equipment loads, and project phasing.
What are the deliverables?
A plumbing plan covering supply, drainage, zoning and coordination notes for the building.
How is it different from MEP or utility planning?
MEP planning coordinates all services and utility planning sets infrastructure supply; plumbing planning engineers water, drainage and sanitation in detail.