Plumbing

Water Supply:

  • Don't forget to indicate hose bibs for parking, roofs & planters on Plumbing drawings.

  • The flow of water is as follows: City Main -> water meter -> from city main and from tanker -> both to water tank -> mechanical room.

  • Vent pipes must be indicated for all Toilets and Manholes.

  • Drain for all AC machines should be indicated in the drawing.

  • Pressurized pipe must be added to pump waste from the basement to the waste water Manhole pipe.

  • Thin Slit Linear gutters to be added in front of doors.

  • Drain must be through walls for all washing machines.

  • Swimming pool, Roof, and Outdoor areas/patios must also include drain points for cleaning.

  • Manhole location is as per municipality (Baladiya).

  • Recessed type FD (Floor Drain) is used for main areas that are covered with tiles.

  • PD (Planter Drain) is used for all planters and RD (Roof Drain) is used for roofs with slopes.

  • Reduce the number of Roding Eye (RE) to control sound and negative effects.

  • No RE on ground floor if there is no basement floor.

  • All plumbing drawings must show slopes.

  • Water Supply should be added for all washing machines.

  • Rain Drain in front of full openings shall be standard linear drains.

  • Floor Drain for Washrooms located underneath Wash Basin.

  • Kitchen Floor Drain located near Kitchen Sink.

  • No Floor Drain required in the Guest wash area.