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Keeping plumbing upgrades flowing

By Westerkamp, Thomas A
Publication: Maintenance Solutions
Date: Sunday, September 1 2002
HEADNOTE

PHYSICAL MAINTENANCE

HEADNOTE

Avoiding common mistakes ensures that projects help facilities meet bottom-line goals

Plumbing

system upgrades are among the most popular options for institutional and commercial facilities seeking to control water use, as well as to enhance access and minimize both maintenance time and costs.

Successful plumbing system upgrades, however, require maintenance and engineering managers to consider a range of issues, not the least of which is the point at which a plumbing upgrade is the best option for a facility. Ultimately, the project's success can depend on identifying the most common mistakes that befall plumbing upgrade projects and taking steps to avoid these pitfalls.

The upgrade option

A plumbing upgrade generally is a manager's best option when the project's goal is to improve visitor satisfaction, avoid emergencies, comply with regulatory changes, generate savings or improve a facility's function.

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