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Copyright 2008 HVAC Design Solutions
Plumbing Design from HVAC Design

Solutions is a package of software programs
for most of the Plumbing Designers sizing
tasks:
Fixture Unit/GPM Calcs
Water System Sizing
Waste & Vent System Sizing
Roof Drain System Sizing
Natural Gas System Sizing
Water Heater Sizing
Extensive Help Files, and Extras
Reduce your dependence on

Reference Books, Charts, Graphs,
and Rules of Thumb.
Eliminate many of the usual
Plumbing Design Tasks
Reduce common errors and mistakes
Create an easy-to-follow, step-bystep Procedure for Plumbing
Software Package contains most of
Design for all the
projects.
sizing calculations and
procedures for typical projects
CONTENTS
PROJECT INFORMATION
BASIC PROJECT INPUT SHEET
PLUMBING CALCS DESIGN
JUMP TO FILE
INDEXP.xls#INDEX!C10
INDEXP.xls#PROJ.INFO!D2
indexp1.XLS#INDEX!C10
Quick Links to
all calculation
programs
FIXTURE UNIT CALCULATIONS
indexp1.XLS#'FU-CALCS'!B4
WATER PIPE SIZING CALCULATIONS
indexp1.XLS#PIPESIZE!B10
WASTE AND VENT PIPE SIZING
indexp1.XLS#'W&V SIZES'!B3
ROOF DRAINS, VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL PIPE SIZING
indexp1.XLS#ROOFDR!G4
MEDICAL GAS PIPING CALCULATIONS - PRELIMINARY
indexp1.XLS#MEDGAS!D10
WATER FIXTURE UNIT TO GPM CONVERSIONS
indexp1.XLS#'FU-GPM'!A5
AIR COMPRESSOR CALCULATIONS
indexp1.XLS#AIRCOMP!B11
PLUMBING SCHEDULE DESIGN
Any One of these

programs is worth the cost
of the Entire Package!
indexp2.XLS#INDEX!C10
PRELIMINARY WATER PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE
indexp2.XLS#'WATER-SCHED1'!B10
WATER PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE
indexp2.XLS#'WATER-SCHED2'!A10
WASTE PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE
indexp2.XLS#'WASTE-SCHED'!B10
VENT PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE
indexp2.XLS#'VENT-SCHED'!B10
ROOF DRAIN, LEADER, OR VERTICAL PIPE SCHEDULE
indexp2.XLS#'ROOFDR-SCHED'!E3
HORIZONTAL ROOF DRAINAGE PIPING SCHEDULE
indexp2.XLS#'STORMPIPE-SCHED'!D4
WATER HEATER SIZING CALCULATIONS
indexp2.XLS#'WATERHTR-CALCS'!C6
NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE - LOW PRESSURE
indexp2.XLS#'GAS-SCHED1'!F3
NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE - MEDIUM PRESSURE
indexp2.XLS#'GAS-SCHED2'!F3
GAS PIPE SIZING DIAGRAM
indexp2.XLS#'GASPIPE-DIAG.'!E1
"YOUR COMPANY NAME"
BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION
HELP
Begin with Basic Project

Information input
PROJECT NAME :
OAKPARK OFFICE BLDG. 3
PROJECT NUMBER :
134-08
PROJECT LOCATION :
DATE :
TYPE OF BUILDING :
Information automatically
transfers to all programs
CHICAGO, IL
05/06/08
OFFICE
SUMMER OUTDOOR DESIGN DRY BULB TEMP. (DEG. F):
91.0
WINTER OUTDOOR DESIGN DRY BULB TEMP. (DEG. F):
-6.0
INDOOR DESIGN TEMP. - SUMMER (DEG. F) :
75.0
INDOOR DESIGN TEMP. - WINTER (DEG. F) :
70.0
PROJECT ELEVATION (FEET) :
670
PROJECT MANAGER :
BILL REECE
PROJECT ENGINEER :
CLIENT :
CLIENT CONTACT NAME:
Design Conditions are

used in some calculations
JIM EDMOND
ADS ARCHITECTS
JOHN GOREMANN

RESET/CLEAR
FLUSH VALVES = 1, FLUSH TANKS = 2
FIXTURE TYPE
PROJECT NUMBER:
PRINT
Count the Fixtures for the project and

input the quantities of each type
QUANTITY
PROJECT NAME:
DATE:
COLD WATER FIXTURE UNITS

HOT WATER FIXTURE UNITS *
*
FU EACH
TOTAL FU
FU EACH
TOTAL FU
3.0
6.0
3.0
6.0
BATHTUB WITH 3/4" FILL VALVE
8.0
0.0
8.0
0.0
BIDET
1.0
0.0
1.0
0.0
3.0
0.0
3.0
0.0
0.5
1.5
0.0
0.0
BATHTUB OR COMBINATION BATH/SHOWER
CLOTHES WASHER, DOMESTIC
Fixture
Unit 0.0Values may
be edited
to
1.0
1.0
0.0
meet
1.5 local Codes
0.0
1.5
0.0
DENTAL UNIT, CUSPIDOR

DISHWASHER, DOMESTIC
DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR WATERCOOLER
SINKS - SERVICE OR MOP BASIN, 3" DRAIN
2.5
5.0
2.5
5.0
20.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
SINKS - SPECIAL PURPOSE, 2" DRAIN
2.5
0.0
2.5
0.0
SINKS - SPECIAL PURPOSE, 3" DRAIN
2.5
0.0
2.5
0.0
SINKS - WASHUP, EACH SET OF FAUCETS
1.5
0.0
1.5
0.0
13.3
53.0
0.0
0.0
URINAL, GREATER THAN 1.0 GPF FLUSH VALVE
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
URINAL, FLUSH TANK
2.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
2.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
20.8
125.0
0.0
0.0
WATER CLOSET - GREATER THAN 1.6 GPF TANK
5.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
WATER CLOSET - GREATER THAN 1.6 GPF VALVE
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
SINKS - SERVICE, FLUSHING RIM
URINAL, 1.0 GPF FLUSH VALVE
Input3.0Fixture0.0Quantities,
and the
3.0
0.0 Total
3.0
3.0 calculated,
0.0
FU and
Total0.0GPM are
per
0.0
0.0
0.0
Local2.5 Code requirements
WASHFOUNTAIN, 1-1/2" DRAIN

WASHFOUNTAIN, 2" DRAIN
WATER CLOSET - 1.6 GPF GRAVITY TANK
WATER CLOSET - 1.6 GPF FLUSHOMETER TANK
WATER CLOSET - 1.6 GPF FLUSH VALVE
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - WATER GPM

TOTALS
201.5
17.0
COLD WATER
FU
HOT WATER
FU
PROJECT NAME:
Total FLUSH
Demand
VALVEStransferred
= 1, FLUSH TANKS = 2
from Fixture Unit Totals
PRINT
PROJECT NUMBER:
DATE:
AVAILABLE WATER PRESSURE CALCULATIONS
PIPE SIZE SCHEDULE (@ MAX. ALLOWABLE

SIZE
MAX. GPM
VEL.
DEMAND FLOW RATE (GPM)
94
1/2
1.4
WATER MAIN PRESSURE (PSIG)
100
3/4
3.2
11
3.9
80
1 1/4
PRESSURE DROP THRU METER (PSIG)

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE - PRESSURE (IF REQUIRED)
PRESSURE DROP THRU BACKFLOW PREVENTER (PSIG)
STATIC HEIGHT OF HIGHEST FIXTURE ABOVE MAIN (FT)
30
PRESSURE DROP THROUGH WATER TREATMENT (PSIG)
10
2 1/2
110
RESIDUAL PRESSURE REQUIRED AT LAST OUTLET (PSIG)
25
180
6.5
PRESSURE AVAILABLE FOR PIPING LOSS (PSIG)
27
300
PRESSURE BOOSTER PUMP (IF REQUIRED) (PSIG)
13
24
5.2
Adding
Project
specific
1 1/2
32
5.6
information...
2
67
6.2
TOTAL DEVELOPED LENGTH OF LONGEST PIPE RUN (FT)
600
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PIPE PRESS. DROP (PSIG/100 FT)
4.5
460
6.8
Results
in Allowable
700
8
Pipe1200Pressure
Drop/100
8.2
for Longest Run
sizing
Max. Allowable PD/100

Automatically transferred to
Pipe Section Sizing Calcs
PRELIMINARY WATER PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE
DROP - LONGEST RUN (PSIG/100 FT.)
PROJECT NUMBER:
ERROR NOTE: INPUT EITHER FLUSH TANK OR FLUSH
PRINT
VALVE, NOT BOTH.
PIPE SECTION
FLUSH TANK
FIXTURE UNITS
(FU)
FLUSH VALVE
FIXTURE UNITS
(FU)
DATE:
NUMBER OF EACH TYPE FITTING IN THE
FLOW RATE
(GPM)
PIPE SIZES
FOR MAIN
(LONGEST
RUN)
90 DEG.
STANDARD
ELBOW
FROM
TO
3/4
42
25
1 1/2
250
100
2 1/2
475
135
2 1/2
Input FU values for

each pipe section
PROJECT NAME:
RESET/CLEAR
4.5
45 DEG.
STANDARD
ELBOW
90 DEG.
STANDARD TEE
(FLOW TURNS)
1
Input fittings and

valves for each
pipe section
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PRESSURE DROP LONGEST RUN (PSIG/100 FT.)
ERROR
Final, Accurate Pipe

Section sizing, after
corrections
for actual
PROJECT NAME:
RESET/CLEAR
4.5
fittings
valves
PROJECTand
NUMBER:
NOTE: INPUT EITHER FLUSH TANK OR FLUSH

VALVE, NOT BOTH.
PIPE SECTION
PRINT
DATE:
PIPE SIZES FOR MAIN (LONGEST RUN)
FLUSH TANK
FIXTURE UNITS
(FU)
FLUSH VALVE
FIXTURE UNITS
(FU)
FLOW RATE
(GPM)
MAIN SIZE
(INCHES)
MAIN SIZE PD
(PSI/100 FT.)
MAIN SIZE
VELOCITY
(FT./SEC.)
FROM
TO
3/4
2.2
2.7
42
25
1 1/2
2.5
4.5
120
72
2 1/2
1.7
5.0
250
100
2 1/2
2.9
7.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Accurate Pipe sizing,0NOT

based on Rule-of-Thumb,
like add 50% for Fittings!!
10
WASTE & VENT SIZING AND MAX. LENGTHS

WASTE FIXTURE UNITS (FU):
30
WASTE SLOPE (1/4=1, OR 1/8=2):
WASTE SIZE - VERT.:
2 1/2
WASTE VERTICAL LENGTH (FT.):
65
WASTE SIZE - HORIZ.:
VENT FIXTURE UNITS (FU):
30
VENT TOTAL LENGTH (FT.):
46
VENT SIZE:
2 1/2
VENT HORIZONTAL LENGTH (FT.):
12
Quick input of pipe

section loading and
lengths (W and/or V)
Resulting sizes for the section
MAXIMUM UNIT LOADING AND MAXIMUM LENGTH OF DRAINAGE AND VE

SIZES
1 1/4
MAXIMUM UNITS
1 1/2
2 1/2
Cross reference in chart form
DRAINAGE PIPING (#1)

VERTICAL
2 (#2)
16 (#3)
32 (#3)
48 (#4)
256
HORIZONTAL @ 1/4"/FT. SLOPE
8 (#3)
14 (#3)
35 (#4)
216 (#5)
HORIZONTAL @ 1/8"/FT. SLOPE
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
172 (#5)
11

PROJECT NAME:
RESET/CLEAR
Input W-FU and vertical length

PRINT
for each pipe
section
WASTE PIPE SECTION
PROJECT NUMBER:
DATE:
HELP

134-08
Required sizes at different slopes

are05/06/08
calculated automatically
WASTE FIXTURE
UNITS (FU)
WASTE PIPE
VERTICAL
LENGTH
(FT.)
WASTE PIPE
SIZE VERTICAL
WASTE PIPE
SIZE AT
1/4"/FT.
SLOPE
WASTE PIPE
SIZE AT
1/8"/FT.
SLOPE
NUMBER OF
WATER
CLOSETS ON
PIPE SECTION
FROM
TO
12
2 1/2
22
34
12

CAUTION
EITHER TOTAL LENGTH OR

HORIZONTAL LENGTH
EXCEEDS CODE MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE. SIZE HAS BEEN
INCREASED BY ONE PIPE
SIZE.
VENT PIPE SECTION
HELP
PROJECT NAME:
RESET/CLEAR
Input
V-FU, total length,
PROJECT NUMBER:
and horizontal length
for
PRINT
each pipe sectionDATE:

134-08
05/06/08
VENT FIXTURE
UNITS (FU)
VENT PIPE
TOTAL
LENGTH
(FT.)
VENT PIPE
HORIZONTAL
LENGTH
(FT.)
VENT PIPE SIZE

(IF TOTAL AND
HORIZ. LEN.
LESS THAN
ALLOWABLE
LENGTH)
VENT PIPE SIZE

(IF TOTAL LEN.
MORE THAN
ALLOWABLE
LENGTH)
VENT PIPE SIZE

(IF HORIZ. LEN.
MORE THAN 1/3
OF ALLOWABLE
TOTAL LENGTH)
FROM
TO
20
110
35
30
190
55
45
100
70
65
30
150
60
20
Required
0 sizes are 0
calculated automatically
13
Input Local
Rainfall Rate
ROOF DRAIN, LEADER, OR VERTICAL PIPE SCHEDULE
RAINFALL RATE FOR 100 YEAR, 60
MINUTE DURATION STORM IN
LOCAL AREA (INCHES/HR.):
Input Roof Area

served by Roof Drain
DRAIN
NUMBER
ROOF AREA
(SQ. FT.)
(1) ADJACENT
WALL - AREA
(SQ. FT.)
1500
1000
2500
3000
1000
3.00
PROJECT NAME:
PROJECT NUMBER:
RESET/CLEAR
DATE:
PRINT
HELP
Roof Drain
size or
134-08
Vertical Pipe
05/06/08 sizes
are calculated
SIZE OF ROOF
DRAIN, LEADER,
OR VERTICAL
PIPE (IN.)
FLOW RATE
(GPM)
MAXIMUM AREA
DRAIN OR PIPE
SIZE CAN CARRY
(SQ. FT.)
2000
67
2147
1200
2920
144
4613
2500
3875
144
4613
1000
67
2147
(2) ADJACENT TOTAL AREA WALLS - AREA ROOF + WALLS

(SQ. FT.)
(SQ. FT.)
Input Adjacent Wall Area

where applicable
14
Input Local
Rainfall Rate

PROJECT NAME:
RAINFALL RATE FOR 100 YEAR,

60 MINUTE DURATION STORM IN
LOCAL AREA (INCHES/HR.):
Horizontal
RESET/CLEARRoof Drainage
PROJECT NUMBER:
Pipe Section sizes are
DATE:
PRINT for 1/8, 1/4,
calculated
and 1/2 pipe slopes
3.00
Input Roof Area served

by Pipe Section
PIPE SECTION
ROOF AREA
(SQ. FT.)
(1) ADJACENT
WALL - AREA
(SQ. FT.)
HORIZ. PIPE
(2) ADJACENT TOTAL AREA SIZE AT 1/8"/FT.
WALLS - AREA ROOF + WALLS
SLOPE
(SQ. FT.)
(SQ. FT.)
(INCHES)
FLOW RATE
AT 1/8"/FT.
SLOPE
(GPM)
1200
4100
139
FROM
TO
3500
2000
3000
3050
139
5500
4500
7075
222
3000
3000
139
Input Adjacent Wall Area

where applicable
15

PROJECT NAME:
HOSPITAL
TYPE OF BUILDING OR FACILITY:
RESET/CLEAR
FACILITY INCLUDE FULL KITCHEN? 1 = YES, 2 = NO
NUMBER:
SelectPROJECT
Type
of Facility
fromDATE:
drop-down list
PROJECT ELEVATION:
PRINT
PLUMBING FIXTURE TYPE
QUANTITY
HOT WATER - GALLONS PER

HOUR AT 140 DEG. F
GPH EACH
TOTAL GPH
KITCHEN FIXTURE TYPE

(ASSUMING SEPARATE BOOSTER
HEATER FOR 140 DEG. F TO 180 DEG.
F HOT WATER WHERE REQUIRED)
GENERAL PLUMBING FIXTURES:

BATHTUB FILL (EXCLUDING WHIRLPOOL TUBS)
KITCHENS:
20
DISHWASHER - FROM MANUFACTURER, IF AVAIL.
DISHWASHER - DOOR TYPE - WITHOUT INTERN
BATHTUB AND SHOWER
75
375
BIDET
16 x 16 IN. RACKS
DISHWASHER - DOMESTIC UNDERCOUNTER
15
18 x 18 IN. RACKS
FOOT BASIN
20 x 20 IN. RACKS
LAUNDRY - DOMESTIC, STATIONARY TUB
28
UNDERCOUNTER TYPE
LAVATORY - PRIVATE
LAVATORY - PUBLIC
75
225
SHOWER - SINGLE HEAD
DISHWASHER
- CONVEYOR
- WITHOUT INTE
Input
quantity
ofTYPE
each
SINGLE TANK
Fixture Type
MULTIPLE TANK (DISHES FLAT)
16
LAVATORY - PUBLIC
SHOWER - GENERAL
SHOWER - THERAPEUTIC
UTINSIL WASHERS
50
DISHWASHER MAKEUP WATER REQ.
400
15
15
HAND SINK
SINK - CLEANUP ROOM
15
15
DOUBLE POT SINK
SINK - CENTRAL SUPPLY
15
15
PREFLUSH (CLOSED TYPE)
SINK - CLINICAL
10
10
PREFLUSH (HAND-OPERATED)
15
PRESCRAPPER (OPEN TYPE)
SINK - CLINICAL, BEDPAN HOSE
75
139
60
240
45
45
180
40
KITCHEN FIXTURES:
SINK - BARIUM
Demand Factor and

Storage Factor are applied
to Max. Demand, based
on Type of Facility
Input Kitchen Fixtures,

as applicable
SINK - LABORATORY
10
RECIRCULATING PREFLUSH
SINK - PHARMACY
SINGLE POT SINK
30
30
SINK - PLASTER
15
15
TRIPLE POT SINK
90
90
SINK - SCRUB-UP
10
20
VEGETABLE SINK
45
45
POSSIBLE MAXIMUM DEMAND - FIXTURES (GPH):
1424
POSSIBLE TOTAL MAXIMUM DEMAND (GPH):
1919
DEMAND FACTOR:
ALTITUDE CORRECTION FACTOR (IF ANY):
0.25
PROBABLE MAXIMUM DEMAND (GPH):

STORAGE CAPACITY FACTOR:
480
288
495
1.00
REQUIRED WATER HEATER OUTPUT (AT 140 DEG. F) (BTUH):

USABLE STORAGE CAPACITY FACTOR:
0.60
STORAGE TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS):
POSSIBLE MAXIMUM DEMAND - KITCHEN (GPH):
REQUIRED STORAGE TANK CAPACITY (GALLONS):
359669
0.70
411
Resulting in required Water Heater Output

and required Storage Tank Capacity
17
Start with a sketch of

the Gas Piping system
18
1. Input Local
Gas conditions
NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE (LOW PRESSURE - BELO

INITIAL GAS PRESSURE (IN. WC) (28" WC PER PSI)
28.00
1.00
(PSI)
ALLOWABLE PRESSURE DROP (IN. WC)
2.00
0.07
(PSI)
GAS SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.60
1.000
MEASURED LENGTH
BRANCH - FROM
METER (WITHOUT
FITTINGS) (FEET)
PIPE SECTION
GAS FLOW
RATE (CFH)
MEASURED LENGTH
MAIN - LONGEST RUN
(WITHOUT FITTINGS)
(FEET)
PIPE SIZES
FOR MAIN
(LONGEST
RUN)
FROM
TO
150
570
450
570
1 1/2
750
570
2500
570
2565
570
300
300
1750
10
65
0
0
2. Input Flow Rate
and
0
Lengths for Longest
0
Run and Branches
RESET/CLEAR
(SG MULT)
PRINT
NUMBER OF EACH FIT

PIPE SIZES FOR
BRANCH
90 DEG.
STANDARD
ELBOW
3. Input Fittings 0
and Valves for 0
0
each section
500
1 1/4
460
1 1/4
420
320
3/4
4. Sizes are
calculated for
each Section
19
MEDICAL GAS SERVICE TYPE
QUANTITY
DESIGN FRICTION LOSS
DIVERSITY FACTOR
PSI PER 100 FT.
IN. HG PER 100 FT.
PERCENT (%)
OXYGEN (O2)
NUMBER OF STANDARD OUTLETS
24
1.00
---
33
NUMBER OF RESPIRATORY VENTILATORS
1.00
---
100
18
1.00
---
50
NITROUS OXIDE (N 2O)

NITROGEN (N 2)
Initial Pipe Sizing for Med.

Gas Systems
--75
18
2.00
24
1.00
---
60
18
---
1.00
60
NUMBER OF MAJOR SURGERY ROOMS
---
1.00
100
NUMBER OF INTENSIVE CARE BEDS
---
1.00
50
MEDICAL AIR (MA)

MEDICAL VACUUM (VAC)
20
TOOL OR EQUIPMENT
QUANTITY
FREE AIR USAGE AT 90 PSIG

1
USE FACTOR
(CFM)
AIR HOIST - 1,000 LB. OR LESS
0.8
AIR HOIST - 2,000 LB. TO 10,000 LB
35
0.8
AIR HOIST - 10,000 LB. AND LARGER
105
0.8
ANGLE NUT SETTER - TO 5/16" (WEIGH 8 LBS.)
20
0.8
ANGLE NUT SETTER - 1/2" TO 3/4" (WEIGH 18 LBS.)
30
0.8
BLOWGUNS
25
0.8
BUSHING TOOLS (MONUMENTAL)
25
0.8
CARVING TOOLS (MONUMENTAL)
15
0.8
12
0.8
30
0.8
CHIPPING HAMMERS (WEIGH 2 - 4 LBS.)
CHIPPING HAMMERS (WEIGH 10 - 13 LBS.)

CHIPPING HAMMERS (HEAVY WEIGHT)
CONCRETE VIBRATORS
Calculates Total
Usage &
39 Anticipated 0.8
Recommended30Receiver Volume
0.8
FILE AND BURR MACHINES
18
0.8
GREASE GUN
0.8
10
0.8
20
0.8
GRINDERS - HORIZONTAL (1-1/2" WHEELS AND UNDER)

GRINDERS - HORIZONTAL (2" AND 2-1/2" WHEELS)
21
Coordination Between Disciplines

Contents:
A
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C
D
E
F
G
H
A
(Click on hyperlink to jump to the sheet checklist)
Preliminary Review of Plans and Specifications

Demolition Plans
Arc hitect and/or Owner Coordination
Structural Coordination
Mechanical Coordination
Plumbing Coordination
Civil Engineering Coordination
Electrical Coordination

1 Quickly review all Drawings in the Construction Document set, including Architectural,
Structural, Civil, Landscaping, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Electrical, Food
Service, and any other discipline. Spend not more than one minute per sheet, average.
2 Make a list of any apparent discrepancies or questions while reviewing the set, and add
flags to sheets where there are significant questions.
3 Quickly review the Specifications by reading through the Table of Contents for
Mechanical and Plumbing work. Check the Table of Contents against the actual
Specification sections to verify all sections have been included. Make a list of questions
that may come up during the cursory review.
4 Review Architectural T itle Sheet, or first sheet in the set, and make a list of the Project
Square Footage, Building Occupancy Type, Building Construction Type, Governing
Codes, Index of Drawings, and any other information that relates to Mechanical or
Plumbing work.
5 Check for consistent appearance of Title Blocks, Drawing Scales, North Arrows,
Professional Stamps, Company Logos, Sheet Numbers, Sheet Titles, Issue Dates, and
Issue Revisions on all sheets.
Demolition Plans
1 Verify that Demolition Symbols (cross-hatching, etc.) are clear and complete, and are
coordinated with other disciplines.
2 Verify there are notes regarding potential hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint,
etc.), and coordinate with Architect or other Prime Consultant and Owner.
Extensive Quality
Control Plumbing
Checklists are available
in a separate Plumbing
Peer Review Software
Package
Over (70) Pages of

Checklists and
Spreadsheets for a
thorough review of
Plumbing Construction
Documents
22
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Plumbing Underground Floor Plan
1 Read all Sheet Notes and verify they are clear and appropriate.
2 Verify all References are correct. Follow references to indicated sheets.
3 Coordinate Plumbing Underground Plan with Structural Grade Plan. Verify that
below-slab Footings and Grade Beams have been shown on the Plumbing
Underground Floor Plan, for underground pipe coordination. (If Footings and Grade
Beams are not on Plumbing Underground Plan, they should be added to the
background).
4 Verify that any pipes passing over, under, or through Footings or Grade Beams have
been coordinated with Structural Plans. Check on provisions for sleeving beams, etc.
(Click on hyperlink to jump to the sheet checklist)
Verify depth of Footings and Grade Beams below floor slab, to check for any
potential conflicts.
5
Verify that Footings and Grade Beams are not directly below Plumbing Fixture
Legend and Symbols, and Fixture Calculations Sheet
outlets, Floor Drains, Floor Sinks, Plumbing Chases, or pipe drops, such as Storm
Schedule Sheets
Drains and Overflow Drains. Verify coordination with pipes at Columns, such as
Plumbing Site Plan
Sanitary Vents and Trap Primer water pipes, to avoid conflicts with Footings at
Plumbing Demolition Plans
Columns.
Plumbing Underground Floor Plan
6
Check for locations of building expansion joints or seismic joints, and verify that pipes
Plumbing Floor Plans
have been designed to accommodate expansion joints.
Plumbing Roof Plans
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Follow all Waste Pipe risers up to floors above. Place a pencil check-mark on each
Plumbing Medical/Lab/Process Piping Plans
riser as it is verified to continue on the floor above (or roof). Check for coordinated
Central Plant Plumbing Plans
locations from floor to floor on each pipe riser.
Plumbing Riser Diagram Sheets
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After following each Waste pipe riser to the top, follow horizontally to the most remote
Plumbing Detail Drawings
fixture or drain connection point. Pencil in Fixture Units (FU) for all Fixtures and
Drains served by each Waste riser. Sum the flow rates (FU) from the remote fixtures
or drains, back to the risers. Pencil in the accumulated FU on the plans adjacent to
the pipes. Verify that Fixture Units are listed for all fixtures or drains and that
Schedules for each fixture are complete.
9 If the Floor Plan has references to larger scale plans (such as Enlarged Toilet Room
Partial Plans), follow to the referenced Enlarged Plan. Verify all pipe sizes are
coordinated from Floor Plan to Enlarged Partial Plan. Verify the Floor Plan and
Enlarged Plan have the same background and are current with the latest
Architectural plans. Pencil in the Fixture Unit value for each Fixture or Drain on the
Enlarged Plan, and sum the FU to the extent of the Enlarged Scale Plan. Transfer
the total flow rates back to the original Floor Plan, for continuation.
C
Plumbing Plan Review Items

Contents:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
Example of Quality
Control Check List
Items
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PROJECT NAME:
FLUSH VALVES = 1, FLUSH TANKS = 2
PROJECT NUMBER:
DATE:
AVAILABLE WATER PRESSURE CALCULATIONS
PIPE SIZE SCHEDULE (@ MAX. ALLOWABLE PD/100 FT)

SIZE
MAX. GPM
VEL.
DEMAND FLOW RATE (GPM)
96
1/2
1.4
WATER MAIN PRESSURE (PSIG)
100
3/4
3.2
11
3.9
80
1 1/4
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5.2
1 1/2
32
5.6
67
6.2
PRESSURE DROP THRU METER (PSIG)

PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE - PRESSURE (IF REQUIRED)
PRESSURE DROP THRU BACKFLOW PREVENTER (PSIG)
STATIC HEIGHT OF HIGHEST FIXTURE ABOVE MAIN (FT)
30
PRESSURE DROP THROUGH WATER TREATMENT (PSIG)
10
2 1/2
110
7.0
RESIDUAL PRESSURE REQUIRED AT LAST OUTLET (PSIG)
25
180
6.5
PRESSURE AVAILABLE FOR PIPING LOSS (PSIG)
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300
8.0
460
6.8
PRESSURE BOOSTER PUMP (IF REQUIRED) (PSIG)
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After completing input and

calculations, Output and
Sizing Documents can be
printed for submittal to
building department
officials and for addition to
drawings and schedules
TOTAL DEVELOPED LENGTH OF LONGEST PIPE RUN (FT)
600
700
8.0
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PIPE PRESS. DROP (PSIG/100 FT)
4.5
1200
8.2
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WATER-SCHED2
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ROOFDR
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MEDGAS
MEDICAL GAS PIPING CALCULATIONS PRELIMINARY
STORMPIPE-SCHED
WATER FIXTURE UNIT TO GPM CONVERSION
WATERHTR-CALCS
ROOFDR-SCHED
ROOF DRAIN, LEADER, OR VERTICAL PIPE

SCHEDULE
FU-GPM
AIR COMPRESSOR CALCULATIONS
GAS-SCHED1
NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE - LOW

PRESSURE (BELOW 1.5 PSI)
GAS-SCHED2
NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE MEDIUM PRESSURE (ABOVE 1.5 PSI)
AIRCOMP
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GASPIPE-DIAG.
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Multiple Programs are included, covering
most of the typical Plumbing Design Tasks for
most projects.
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great deal of time and effort.
Output in the form of Compliance
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Summaries for submittal to appropriate
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Extensive Help Files that are
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HVAC DESIGN SOLUTIONS

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PLUMBING CALCS DESIGN

FIXTURE UNIT CALCULATIONS

WATER PIPE SIZING CALCULATIONS

WASTE AND VENT PIPE SIZING

ROOF DRAINS, VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL PIPE SIZING

MEDICAL GAS PIPING CALCULATIONS - PRELIMINARY

WATER FIXTURE UNIT TO GPM CONVERSIONS

AIR COMPRESSOR CALCULATIONS

PLUMBING SCHEDULE DESIGN

Any One of these

PRELIMINARY WATER PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE

WATER PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE

WASTE PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE

VENT PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE

ROOF DRAIN, LEADER, OR VERTICAL PIPE SCHEDULE

HORIZONTAL ROOF DRAINAGE PIPING SCHEDULE

WATER HEATER SIZING CALCULATIONS

NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE - LOW PRESSURE

NATURAL GAS PIPE SIZING SCHEDULE - MEDIUM PRESSURE

GAS PIPE SIZING DIAGRAM

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BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

Begin with Basic Project

OAKPARK OFFICE BLDG. 3

SUMMER OUTDOOR DESIGN DRY BULB TEMP. (DEG. F):

WINTER OUTDOOR DESIGN DRY BULB TEMP. (DEG. F):

INDOOR DESIGN TEMP. - SUMMER (DEG. F) :

INDOOR DESIGN TEMP. - WINTER (DEG. F) :

PROJECT ELEVATION (FEET) :

Design Conditions are

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FIXTURE UNIT CALCULATIONS

Count the Fixtures for the project and

COLD WATER FIXTURE UNITS

BATHTUB WITH 3/4" FILL VALVE

BATHTUB OR COMBINATION BATH/SHOWER

CLOTHES WASHER, DOMESTIC

DENTAL UNIT, CUSPIDOR

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SINKS - SERVICE OR MOP BASIN, 3" DRAIN

SINKS - SPECIAL PURPOSE, 2" DRAIN

SINKS - SPECIAL PURPOSE, 3" DRAIN

SINKS - WASHUP, EACH SET OF FAUCETS

URINAL, GREATER THAN 1.0 GPF FLUSH VALVE

URINAL, FLUSH TANK

WATER CLOSET - GREATER THAN 1.6 GPF TANK

WATER CLOSET - GREATER THAN 1.6 GPF VALVE

SINKS - SERVICE, FLUSHING RIM

URINAL, 1.0 GPF FLUSH VALVE

WASHFOUNTAIN, 1-1/2" DRAIN

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT - WATER GPM

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AVAILABLE WATER PRESSURE CALCULATIONS

PIPE SIZE SCHEDULE (@ MAX. ALLOWABLE

DEMAND FLOW RATE (GPM)

WATER MAIN PRESSURE (PSIG)

PRESSURE DROP THRU METER (PSIG)

STATIC HEIGHT OF HIGHEST FIXTURE ABOVE MAIN (FT)

PRESSURE DROP THROUGH WATER TREATMENT (PSIG)

RESIDUAL PRESSURE REQUIRED AT LAST OUTLET (PSIG)