BUILDING FACILITIES

II TERM 2019 - 2020

Student:
 Bolívar Larrea Vergara
Professor:
 Ing. Arnaldo Bayona Malo
Deadline:
 January 24th 2019
 1. Create a comparative chart between the installation criteria for PVC pipes, copper
pipes and galvanized steel pipes. The chart must contain the following items: [2 points]

a. Codes and standards

b. Design criteria
c. Installation requirements
d. Types of pipe connections
e. Technical specifications for fittings
f. Hydraulic tests

Pipes PVC Copper Galvanized Steel

Codes and ASTM D1785, ASTM D2672,
ASTM B302, ASTM B42 ASTM A53
Standards CSA B137.3
The tolerance and
dimensions are specified in The dimensions of this pipe
Table 2. Sustained Use de Lucey Index for are between 10.3 [mm] and
Design
Pressured is found in considerations due to 660 [mm]. The zinc coating
Criteria
Tables 3-5. Accelerated agressiveness. should not be less than 1.8
Regression can be found in [oz/ft2].
the Tables 3, 4, 5 and 6.
PVC pipes must have UV
These tubes should not
protection that lasts at least
occupy a space greater than The dimensions of the pipe
Installation 2 years. Extreme care
4% of the cross-sectional should be up to 1/3 of the
Requirement should be taken when
area. The covering total thickness value of the
s installing at temperatures
(coating) must be at least beam/wall.
that are either too low or
40 [cm].
too high.
The joints are made by
Pipes for no reason should
The ends of a tube can be adherent parts. The
Types of Pipe be molded by heat. To
expanded using an standard that define
Connections connect different pieces,
expander. threaded joints is the ASTM
special glue should be used.
A865.
 High resistance to pressure
Technical Corrosion resistant pipes High resistance to changes, and great
Specifications (higher than copper), with corrosion. Small pressure temperature variations. But
for Fittings greater hydraulic capacity. losses. at the same time is
susceptible to corrosion.

Hydraulic
Tightness Hydrostatic Test Hydrostatic Pressure test ECT, UT,M T/MP
Tests

2. Estimate the total daily average water consumption in your house (in liters per day),
considering every existing plumbing fixture. Show your results in a table. Analyze how
your results differ from the values the recommended values established by the World
Health Organization. What can be improved? [1 point]
The following formula is used for the calculation:

The following results were obtained:

Qmp Qmp Qmp (L

Total (L/s) F Ks
(L/s) (L/day) per capita)

Shower 5 0,2
Bathroom Sink 6 0,1
Toilet 6 0,1
Kitchen's Sink 2 0,2 2 0,30 0,39 33663,43 5610,572
Bath 2 0,3
Washing Machine 1 0,2
Hosepipe 2 0,2
Total P.F. 24 1,3
 World Health Organization
Basic Number
Total
hygiene of people
Laundry/Othe liters
needs and living in
r needs per
basic food the
day
hygiene. house
20 liters per 75 liters per
6 570
capita capita

According to the recommendations of the WHO, the top of liters per day that must be
consumed by a person is 570 [L/day], so the people in my house are consuming a little
bit less than 10 times more water per day. The pipes should be checked because of a
possible leaking in them, and also we must take saving measures in order to reduce the
consumption of water daily.

3. An estimate of the total drinking water consumed in a building must be established,

in order to obtain a construction permit from a local municipality. Figure 1 shows the
water distribution network of such building and figure 2 shows the legend with the
elements from such network. [1 point]

To perform this task, you must investigate the flow rates required in each
plumbing fixture and assume the following conditions:

a. The kitchen has a sink with cold water, a washer and a dishwasher
b. The bathroom has a toilet, a sink and a shower, all with cold water
c. The following is performed daily in each building (with cold water):
i. Tree discharges in the toilet
ii. The washer is used once during 70 minutes
iii. The dishwasher is used once during 35 minutes
iv. The kitchen sink is used once for five minutes
v. The bathroom sink is used once for 3 minutes
vi. The shower is used once during 15 minutes
Figure 1

Figure 2
 In the table below is the information found about flow rates of each plumbing fixture,
using the Table 16.1 of the NEC [L/s]:

Kitche Dishwashe Bathroom

Washer Toilet Shower
n Sink r Sink
0.20 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.10 0.20

Kitchen Bathroom
Washer Dishwasher Toilet Shower
Sink Sink
Flow Rate
0,2 0,2 0,2 0,1 0,1 0,2
(L/s)
Flow Rate
12 12 12 6 6 12
(L/min)
Time
5 70 35 3 flushes 3 15
(min/day)
Total
60 840 420 18 18 180
(L/day)
Total
1536
(L/day)
Total 4
6144 stories
(L/day)

4. Provide a brief rationale about the differences between the methods offered by the
International Plumbing Code (see attached file) and NEC-11 Chapter 16, for estimating
the demand in a water supply system. (A table or graph might help) [1 point]

Demand Estimation in a Water Supply System

International Plumbing Code NEC-11 Chapter 16

The tables are used to obtain values. Some of the The values are obtained by formulas. So the result
tables are: Table 604.3, Table 604.4. we get would be more precise.
Table 604.3 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Also, we can obtain values from tables, such as:
DESIGN CRITERIO REQUIRED CAPACITY AT “Tabla 16.1. Demandas de caudales, presiones y
FIXTURE SUPPLY PIPE OUTLETS diá metros en aparatos de consumo”.
Table 604.4 MAXIMUM FLOW RATES AND The following formula is used to estimate the MPF:
CONSUMPTION FOR PLUMBING FIXTURES AND
FIXTURES FITTINGS.

5. Bibliografía
Code, I. P. (2017). International Plumbing Code. International Code Council.
NEC-11, N. E. (2011). Norma Hidrosanitaria NHE Agua. Quito.