ISSUES FOR PIPING IN PLENUM SPACES

Whether above ceilings or below floors, plenum spaces serve important functions in many buildings, housing critical plumbing, fire-suppression, wiring, and HVAC subsystems. They also prove essential to safety, health, durability, maintenance, and operating costs. When designing plumbing, drain/waste/vent, and fire suppression systems that pass through plenums, the choice of piping materials is critical. Architects and engineers must prioritize health, safety, performance, and cost while adhering to building codes.

This webinar reviews issues building professionals must address when specifying piping materials for plenum spaces

• Fire safety: Combustibility, codes, the 25/50 rule, and lessons from the past
• Health considerations: Leaching, indoor air quality, and occupant well-being
• Durability and installation: support system requirements for suspended and below-grade applications 
• Sustainability: Lifecycle comparison of various plumbing materials
• Operational and liability concerns: What issues will building owners face as they use and maintain plumbing systems?