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• Connecting to the main sewer or treatment system.
• Pressure testing and water testing the system.
• Backfilling and compacting, once approved.
The plumbing contractor highlighted that during this phase, correct fall was critical to ensure proper waste flow.
Phase three: Internal plumbing Once the structure was built, but before plaster was placed, the hotand cold-water systems, as well as the waste pipes, were installed.
Hot- and cold-water systems:
• Pipework was run to the required water points
• Brackets were installed where required
• Isolation valves were fitted
The changing rooms.
Waste pipes:
• Stacks were installed
• Internal waste pipework was run
• Correct venting was ensured
All of the installed pipework was pressure tested before screed and plaster was done.
Phase four: Fixtures and fittings The next phase involved the installation of:
• Toilets
• Basins
• Baths and showers
• Kitchen sinks
• Taps and mixers
• Appliances( such as dishwasher and washing machine connections)
Phase five: Pre-handover checks Before handover could be completed, the following was done:
• Full-system pressure testing
• Pipework was cleaned and flushed
• Leak checks were done
• Hot water temperature was tested
• Drainage flow was tested
• Safety checks were completed
• Certificates of Compliance( CoC’ s) were issued where required
The kitchen plumbing.
The disabled bathroom and baby-changing station.
When the main contractor was satisfied with the work done and that the work had met its specific requirements, all work was signed off and the handover was completed.
The new installation The project provides modern finishes with a back-up water installation, allowing the sports centre to operate without inconvenience during outages. The centre also has paraplegic bathrooms and convenient finishings, catering to those with disabilities. PA
The challenges of the project The project presented many challenges, the most pressing of which were:
• Levels and sewage discharge points
• Tight deadlines for handover
Both of these challenges were overcome effectively and efficiently with swift management.
The kitchen back-up water solution. Plumbing contractor
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Supahot CRI Blutide
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