Plumbing Systems in Commercial Buildings

    Conduct the design of water supply systems and the need for the evaluation of available water sources in order to determine where and how the water will be acquired. For this week’s Application Assignment, you will examine the purposes of a building’s plumbing systems. Specifically, address the following in a 300- to 500-word response: What is the scope and purpose of plumbing systems in a commercial building? Compare the plumbing systems of an elementary school to those of a sports arena. How is the relative cost for each system affected by building use and occupancy? What alternate control, maintenance, and sustainability systems can be used to maximize efficiency in a commercial building? How are design decisions that are made regarding a commercial building’s plumbing systems relevant to LEED credits?