Plumbing 101: Tips Everyone Needs to Know

Because of the many people occupying commercial buildings, the systems need to function as well correctly. You have different building systems such as electrical wires, plumbing pipes, breaker boxes, etc. You need to have these taken care of most of the time to ensure it won’t cause problems for the people inside the building. 

One part of the building you should keep an eye out for most of the time is the plumbing system. This system supplies water to different parts of the building and assists in draining out the used liquid. You might find it challenging to maintain them because of how complex the entire system is. However, you don’t have to fret because you can follow a few tips and prevent any mishaps from happening. 

Don’t Leave Any Plumbing Issue Unturned

Even if the plumbing issue isn’t too grave, you still have to fix it to ensure it won’t become a severe problem. The best way to resolve all kinds of plumbing issues is to fix them as early as possible. An example is when a minor water leak from water pipes can cause damage its nearest surface, such as ceilings or walls. Another advantage of repairing plumbing issues as early as possible is you won’t have to suffer costly water bills. 

Watch Out for Blocked Drains

People use your building’s restrooms daily, so there’s a possibility that it may clog up at some point. You should have your cleaners inspect the toilet every day. A clogged drain can make dirty water go back up, causing the bathroom and sink drain to get messy. You wouldn’t want this happening, especially when you have a commercial building that’s filled with tons of people every day. To prevent any drains from getting clogged, you need to impose strict rules such as avoid throwing hygiene products in toilet bowls or avoid throwing leftover food in the sink. Once you implement these rules around your building, you can expect less clogged drains from happening in the long run. 

Be Wary When Drilling On Surfaces

You can usually find plumbing pipes behind walls, ceiling, and floor surfaces. In some cases, you need to install wall-mounted shelves in the office, so you hire a contractor to get it done. As they are drilling, they might accidentally hit plumbing pipes. Most of the time, professional contractors need to inspect what’s behind the surface before starting the drilling process. Damaging the pipes isn’t a situation you would not want to happen because it can disturb employees working, causing an abrupt halt to the company’s business. 

Know Where the Shut-Off Valves are Located

In the event of a plumbing problem, you might need to turn off the shut-off valve to prevent water from further spilling. You have to know where your building’s shut-off valves are because your maintenance personnel might not be able to react to the plumbing problem right away. You can even give your employees a heads-up where to locate the shut-off valves so that they know what to do when the time comes. 

Gaining access to several parts of the plumbing system is difficult, especially if they’re behind hard surfaces. To ensure maintenance personnel can access the plumbing system with ease, you need to install an aluminum insulated access door. It will help protect plumbing systems whenever accidents occur inside your building, like fires. 

Guest Contributor: Chris Jackson