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February 2024

Volume: 52
Edition: 2

In this month’s issue, Aaron Bock, PE, at ERDMAN delves into the needs associated with designing plumbing systems in rural health-care facilities, stressing the importance of keeping these systems simple, maintainable, familiar and resilient, while incorporating design elements that help, not hinder, caregivers and staff. 

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Feature

Understanding Plumbing Needs for Rural Health Care

Keep systems simple, maintainable, familiar and resilient, and incorporate design elements that help, not hinder, caregivers and staff.
February 5, 2024

Health care needs in rural areas may differ from urban areas, but facilities are usually sparse, and services are more limited and less specialized. Designing simple, maintainable and resilient plumbing systems helps avoid additional challenges to health-care facilities with limited resources.


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Feature

How ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Certification Impacts Health-Care Design

Proper design and scheduling not only enhance patient care but also contribute to the overall operational effectiveness of the facility.
February 5, 2024

By incorporating redundancies, zoning considerations, and efficient scheduling, healthcare facilities can improve their medical gas systems' safety, reliability, and efficiency. ASSE 6060, Medical Gas Systems Designer, has improved reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities.


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Feature

More Proactive, More Productive

How smart plumbing fixtures can save time and money and improve sustainability.
February 5, 2024

Facilities using smart plumbing fixtures can save time, manage facility workflow and improve efficiency and sustainability. Advanced sensors detect changes and track product performance, providing maintenance staff with real-time insights into the performance of the facility’s smart products.


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FPE Corner

Winterizing Fire Sprinkler Systems

An annual procedure can aid in keeping this life-safety system functioning as intended and ready should a fire incident occur.
February 5, 2024

Like a building’s water distribution system, fire sprinkler system piping can freeze in frigid temperatures and cause major damage. The checklist provided here can assist building owners or qualified technicians to properly winterize this life-safety system before the onset of cold weather. 


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The Future Is Now

Climate Change and Electrification

We will need electrified buildings, VPPs, bi-directional sharing with vehicles, and many other solutions in our transition to clean energy.
February 5, 2024
BF Nagy

The United States experienced extreme weather, causing fatalities, injuries and billions of dollars in damage last year. Our clean energy transition will require re-evaluating energy technologies to determine what should be funded or scrapped. 


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Code Classroom

Commissioning and Troubleshooting DHW Systems, Part 3

This month, we discuss applications and locations for temperature controls, DHW control valves and temperature control valve standards.
February 5, 2024
Ron George

Part 3 of this series covers applications and locations for various temperature controls, DHW control valves, temperature control valve standards, and how to protect yourself from liability if the owner refuses to install a control valve serving the hot water distribution system.


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Geothermal HVAC

College Vs. Trades School: The Benefits of Field Experience Over Classroom Education

White collar, blue collar, hard hat or construction vest, we’re all on the same team and in the same boat.
February 5, 2024
In secondary education, stigmas still exist against trade or vocational schools that train for what are considered blue-collar jobs. However, a four-year college or university degree is not always needed for a lucrative and rewarding career. 


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