Environmental Control Systems: Plumbing and Lighting Fundamentals

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Environmental Control Systems: Plumbing Fixtures This section outlines the requirements for plumbing fixtures and the design of water supply systems. Plumbing Fixture Requirements The following minimum plumbing fixture counts are required for a building serving 1600 people: Lavatories: Males: 3 lavatories Females: 3 lavatories Drinking Fountains: 2 for 1600 people Service Sinks: 1 per floor Toilet Design per Floor The design specifies the layout of toilet facilities on each floor: Male Toilet: 2 water closets 1 urinal 2 lavatories Female Toilet: 3 water closets 2 lavatories General Facilities: 1 drinking fountain 1 service sink Design of Water Supply Systems Fixture Branches Fixture branches are essential components that connect the individual plumbing fixtures on each floor to the main stack. Slope: They must slope at an angle of 1-4% to ensure proper drainage. Location: These branches can be installed within the floor or the wall. In many designs, the floor slab for toilets is intentionally lower to accommodate these systems. Building Drain The building drain is responsible for connecting the internal building drainage system to the external drainage network. Pipe Size: The size ...