Detailed water supply and drainage MEP drawings
Detailed water supply and drainage MEP drawings so the architect and contractor work to the same standard - workers build to the drawings, not to habit. Do not cut costs on the water system.
For the architect
Water supply & drainage drawings (MEP - water)
7 notes
Step 1
Before signing the contract
Get to know each other and make both sides' expectations clear before signing with the architect.
Step 2
Guiding principles
Apply to every item; restate them to the architect and contractor from the start.
Step 3
Design & preparation
Things to settle before construction starts.
Step 4
Structure & rough construction
Foundation, floors, walls, concrete, waterproofing.
Step 5
In-wall building systems
Electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, network — done before plastering and tiling.
Strong water flow everywhere
Strong water flow, arriving quickly at every point of use.
Shortest possible pipe runs
Pipe runs as short as possible (both supply and drainage), few sharp bends.
Water supply split by floor and area
Water supply split by floor and area: if one area has a problem, only that area is shut off and repaired - other areas keep working normally.
Separate drainage
Separate drainage: a clog in one line does not paralyse or back up into another area.
Fast drainage, no clogs
Drains fast, does not clog: enough slope, with vent pipes for the drainage system.
Durable pipes of the right type
Durable pipes of the right type.
Step 6
Surface finishing
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, paint.
Step 7
Equipment & built-in cabinetry
Kitchen, sanitary ware, built-in cabinets.
Step 8
Furniture, lighting & decor
Loose furniture and lighting, done last inside the house.
Step 9
Garden & exterior
Gate, yard, plants, irrigation.
Step 10
Handover, operation & maintenance
Checks before taking over the house and after moving in.