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19 – 21 May 2014
Ir. M. Saravanan
Director
Jurutera Perunding Inspirasi Sdn Bhd
COLD WATER PLUMBING DESIGN
Guide to the Water Supply Rules and ‘Panduan Kaedah-Kaedah Bekalan Air’
2.1 Owner
(i) Decide on the type of buildings etc., residential apartments, office building,
shopping complex to be built at selected location.
(ii) Allocate budget for cold water plumbing installations and appoint various
consultants for the proposed development.
(iii) Have their own project management team to liaise with all the relevant
consultants.
(iv) Award the contract of supplying, installing, testing and commissioning of cold
water plumbing system to the successful tenderer upon recommendations from
the M&E consultant.
2.2 Architect
(ii) Prepares the complete set of preliminary architectural drawings that includes
proposed locations and sizes of M&E rooms for cold water plumbing services.
(iii) Arrange technical meetings with M&E consultant to finalise the proposed
locations and sizes of M&E rooms, etc., water tanks, pump rooms and plumbing
shafts.
(iv) Prepares final architectural drawings that includes all the relevant cold water
plumbing services requirements.
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2.3 Consultants
(a) Responsible for the design of internal cold water reticulation system
(b) Submits external water reticulation plans to the Local Authority and
obtain approval.
(a) Responsible for the design of internal cold water reticulation system and
material specified for the plumbing system.
(b) Submits internal water reticulation plans to the Local Authority for
record.
(d) Certifications of the all the inspections and testing on site and that the
plumbing installation has been constructed in accordance with the
submitted plans.
2.4 Contractor
(ii) Prepares shop drawings, as-built drawings and operation & maintenance
manual (O/M).
(iv) To appoint the registered plumber( Permit Holder) to supervise and certify that
all the plumbing installation works as been as carried out as per submitted
drawings and as per SPAN requirements.
2.5 Authority
(i) Check the internal cold water reticulation drawings and issue the letter of denial
(Surat penafian).
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3. Cold Water System Design for Buildings
Absolute Pressure : It equals the sum of the gauge pressure and the
atmospheric pressure corresponding to the barometer.
Air test : A test that is applied to the plumbing system upon its
completion, but before the building is plastered.
Butt weld joint : A welded pipe joint made with the ends of two pipes
butting each other, the weld being around the periphery.
Compression joint : A multi piece joint with cup shaped threads nuts which,
when tightened, compress tapered sleeves so that they
form a tight joint on the periphery of the tubing they
connect.
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Erosion : The gradual destruction of metal or other materials by the
abrasion action of liquids, gas solids or mixtures of these
materials.
Fitting : The connector or closure for the fluid lines and passages.
Flow pressure : The pressure in the water supply pipe near the water
outlet while the faucet or water outlet is fully opened and
flowing.
Water hammer : The forces, pounding noises and vibration, which develop
in a piping system when a column of non-compressible
liquid flowing in the pipeline at a given pressure and
velocity is stopped abruptly.
(i) Based on local water work authority requirements that are normally applied to
housing estates, flats and hotels.& UTG by SPAN
(iii) Based on actual recording of daily water consumption. This method is applied to
hospitals, expressed in terms of gallons per bed.
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UTG (Uniform technical Guidelines) requires the minimum capacities of the storage
cisterns to be as shown in Table 1 below:
Table 1
Types of building Minimum nominal capacity
Dwelling houses (rural) 800 litres /unit
Low Cost Houses ( Rural and Urban) 800 litres /unit
Dwelling houses and flats with 1300 litres /unit
individual storage (urban)
Multi Storey flats with shared storage 1000 litres/unit
Semi-Detached/Bungalows 1500 litres/unit
Shop house( 1 Storey)/Low Cost Shop 2000 litres/unit
Shop house( Double Storey) 3000 litres/unit
Shop house ( 3 storey) 4100 litres /unit
Shp houses ( 4 storey) 4550 litres/unit
Table 2
Types of building Storage requirement
Offices/Shopping complex/Commercial 1000 litres/100 sq.m
Community centres 1000 litres/100 sq.m
Hotels 270 litres/person
Hostels 180 litres/person
Day schools/kindergarden 30 litres/person
Boarding School 180 litres/person
Educational Institutions( day type) 100 litres/student
Educational Institutions with hostel 250 litres/student
Restaurant 14 litres/person
Hospital 1500 litres/bed
Airport 25 litres/passenger
Wet market 1500 litres/stall
Dry market 450 litres/stall
Light industrial Workshop 1500 litres/unit
Warehouse 1500 litres/unit
Mosque or other places of worship 50 litres /person
When the number of persons using/working/residing in the building in not known, the
capacity of the storage cistern can be estimated from the number of fittings installed
in the building. The storage requirement for each fitting should be as given in Table 3
below:
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Table 3
Fittings Storage requirement/fitting/day
Shower 450–900 litres
Slipper bath 910 litres
Water closet 180 litres
Lavatory basic 90 litres
Sink 90 litres
Urinal 180 litres
Bed pan washer 180 litres
Wash up sink 225 litres
3.4 Tank sizing method and types of tank available in the market
The total storage capacity of the suction and the storage cistern (elevated tank)
should not be less than that required for one day’s use. Further, the suction cistern
should not hold more than 1/3 the quantity of water for one day’s use nor should the
cistern contain less than the quantity required for one-hour pumping without inflow
into the cistern. Generally, the suction tank contains 1/3 of the total water demand
and the elevated tank contains 2/3 of the total water demand.
Capacity in relating to a cistern means the capacity measured up to the water level
unless otherwise stated and is not a nominal capacity which is the volume calculated
from the overall internal dimension of the cistern. It is to be noted that the effective
tank capacity can be estimated by estimating the effective height as follows:
Effective tank height = nominal tank height - *free board - minimum height above
bottom of tank.
*Free board = clearance above top water level inside the cistern.
There are several types of tanks available in the market and these are listed below for
reference:
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FRP (fibre reinforced 1. These tanks are popular now and vastly being
plastic) tanks used due to longer life span estimated at 25
years and minimal corrosion at bolted joints.
2. The cost is higher compared to the tanks
mentioned above.
3. The maximum height allowed is 3 meter.
3.5.2 Downfeed System (Gravity Feed System, Elevated Water Tank System)
(i) A suction tank that acts as a buffer tank or break tank between the
elevated tank and public water main pipe. It is a requirement of the
water works authority to prevent pressure fluctuations in the water main.
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(ii) A gravity tank that stores water at atmospheric pressure.
(iii) Pumps that fill the tank by pumping water from its source.
(iv) Controls that turn pumps on and off when the water inside the tank
reaches the preset value.
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Besides the provision of drinking water, the pneumatic water system is also
used when the pressure required at the appliances cannot be by gravity feed
system. For example, certain appliances such as flush valves, bed pan
washer or even an instantaneous water heater requires high pressure to
operate satisfactorily. If these are located at the highest level of a building,
the gravity feed system would not be able to provide the required pressure.
The basic components of a pneumatic water system are:
Suction tank
Booster pump
Pneumatic tank with or without air compressor
The Plumbing Institute has devised a method of assessing the probable maximum
demand based upon the theory of probability. With this method, loading unit (fixture
unit) rating has been devised for each type of sanitary appliance based on its rate of
water delivery, the time the taps are open during usage and simultaneous demand for
a particular type of appliance. Table 4 gives the rate of flow, pipe size, loading units
and minimum pressure.
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Table 4
Appliances Rate of flow Pipe size Loading Minimum
(LPM/GPM) (mm) units pressure (meter
head)Commercial
W.C. flushing 6.8/1.5 15 2 7
Wash basin tap 9.0/2.0 15 1.5 – 3.0 7
Basin spray tap 2.3/0.5 15 1.5 7
Bath tap (20mm) 18.1/4.0 20 10 7
Bath tap (25mm) 36.4/8.0 25 10 8
Shower (nozzle) 9.0/2.0 25 3 8
Sink tap (0.5) 11.4/2.5 15 3–5 8
Sink tap (0.75) 18.1/4.0 20 3–5 8
Sink tap (1.0) 36.4/8.0 25 3–5 8
Flush valve 50/11 25 10 10.5
By multiplying the number of each type of appliance by its appropriate loading unit
and adding the results together, a figure for the total loading units is obtained which if
applied to Figure 4 enables the recommended design flow rate to be read off.
It is best to determine the pipe size after the schematic drawings have been
completed, as the whole system could be clearly seen. Two fundamental factors
governing pipe sizing are velocity and frictional loss. Normally, velocity is limited to a
maximum of 3.0 m/s and minimum 0.5 m/s. Friction rate is usually kept below
10m/100m.
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The design approach also varies between a down feed system and a pressurised
system. For the downfeed system, frictional loss is always the controlling factor
whereas velocity is always the factor to be considered in a pressurised system.
The diameter of the pipe necessary to give a required flowrate will depend upon the
head of the water available, the smoothness of the internal bore of the pipe and the
effective length of the pipe. An allowance for the frictional resistance set up by fittings
such as elbows, tees, taps and valves must be added to the actual length of the pipe.
Tables 5 and 6 give allowance for fittings and draw off taps expressed in the
equivalent pipe lengths. To determine the diameter of a pipe length must be
calculated. A calculation sheet and a pipe sizing graph for cold water system are
attached for reference.
However, in certain situations like for the range of showers in a sports pavilion or the
range of wash basins in a hostel, the pipework has to be designed for full flow as it is
highly likely that all the appliances may be in use at the same time.
Table 6 – Loss of Head through Draw-off Taps and Equivalent Pipe Lengths
Fitting Flow rate tap Equivalent pipe length
(BS1010)* fully open Loss of head Copper Galvanised
mild steel
gal/min ft ft ft
½ in. pillar tap 2 1.7 9 13
½ in. bib tap 2½ 2.5 9 13
¾ in. bib or 4 2.5 28 18
pillar tap
1 in. bib or 8 5.0 71 43
pillar tap
*BS1010 – Draw-off taps and stop valves for water services (screwdown pattern)
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3.7 Sizing of booster pumps and hydro-pneumatic pumps
Pumps should be sized to deliver the quantity of water required for one day’s
use.
The pump flowrate shall be equal to or greater than the estimated maximum
demand of the system. The discharge head of the pump is equal to the
maximum pressure of the tank (P2).
Pumps are primarily of three types: centrifugal, reciprocating and rotary. The most
commonly used pumps in residential and commercial buildings are centrifugal pumps.
Centrifugal pumps used in plumbing systems are classified on the basis of internal
casing design as volute or regenerative (turbine). On the basis of the main direction
of discharge of liquid, impellers are classified as radial axial or mixed flow. The most
commonly used centrifugal pumps are as follows:
The performance curve is the easiest and most satisfactory way to show graphically
the relationship between head, capacity, horsepower, etc. of any pump.
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The line sloping from left to right represent the varying quantities of liquid delivered by
the pump with variations in head. The intersection of this line with the zero delivery
line shows the ‘shut off head’ or pressure developed by the pump when the discharge
valve is shut. The curve showing the horsepower to drive the pump slopes upward in
the opposite direction, with the lowest point at the shut-off pump. These two lines
show the complete performance of the pump for the one speed for which the curve is
plotted. Another curve showing the efficiency of the pump is usually plotted on the
same sheet. This efficiency curve shows the amount of usable work done by the
pump in percentage of power delivered to the pump shaft.
Copper tubing which is manufactured from 99.9% pure copper. Plumbing copper tube
is manufactured in four different wall thickness or types K, L, M and DWV (drainage,
waste and vent). Type K copper tubing has the heaviest wall thickness. Copper tube
should comply with BS 2871 Part 1 (Table X) or ASTM B88 (American Standard).
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4.3 Plumbing valves
The gate valve provides a straight through passage for the flow of fluid. The
valve is used extensively where uninterrupted flow is required with minimum
pressure drop. It is not recommended for regulation and should only be used
in fully opened or fully closed position.
The valve is designed to stop or regulate the fluid flow. Ideal for regulating
because wear by erosion around the seating is evenly distributed. Positive
closure. High pressure drop due to tortuous flow path.
There are two basic forms of ball valves, the floating ball and trunnion
mounted ball. It has 90 dg turned operation and is relatively compact.
The water meter is installed at the end of the water service pipe, either directly inside
or outside of the building walls, in accordance with local plumbing code restrictions.
Three types are installed by the plumber as follows:
(i) Disk meters : A disk meter is used for measuring the flow of water
through small water services and are available in sizes
from 5/8 inch to 2 inches.
(iii) Compound meters : A compound meter is a water meter that unites a disk
and a turbine meter in one body. Compound meters
are made in 2 to 10 inch sizes for use in buildings in
which there is large fluctuation in water flows.
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5. Joining, Installing and Supporting Pipes
Screwed joints in steel piping shall be made with screwed socket joints using wrought
iron, steel or malleable cast-iron fittings. A thread filler shall be used (PTFE tape or
proprietary sealants). Exposed threads left after jointing shall be painted or, where
installed underground, thickly coated with bituminous or other suitable corrosion
preventative in accordance with BS 5493. Since all pipe fittings are tapped with the
internal (female) pipe thread at the factory when they are manufactured, the plumber
need only make the external (male) pipe thread. The vertical piping must be secured
at sufficiently close intervals to keep the pipe in alignment.
The three most common methods of joining copper tubing that a plumber will use are
the solder joint with capillary fittings, the flared joint, and the compression joint. Solder
joints are used on water lines and drainage lines. The flared joints are commonly
used on underground water supply tubing. The compression is most commonly used
on the exposed water supply tubing to plumbing fixtures. Solder joints depend on
capillary drawing free-flowing molten soldered into the gap between the fitting and the
tube. The vertical piping must be secured at sufficiently close intervals to keep the
pipe in alignment. Therefore, it is recommended to support the pipe at each storey in
height. The horizontal pipe shall be supported at 10 foot intervals.
The various types of plastic pipes and fittings are joined together with one of three
methods, depending on the physical use to which the particular plastic piping will be
put. The three methods used by plumbers to join plastic pipes and fittings are:
The air test of water supply piping is made by attaching an air compressor to any
suitable opening and closing all other inlets and outlets to the system with the
appropriate pipe cap of plug, or with testing plugs. Water supply and distribution
piping is normally tested at 1½ times the working pressure or 150 psig, whichever is
greater. The test period is usually 12 to 24 hours.
A hydrostatic test is a test in which the pipe being tested is filled with water and
submitted to additional water pressure. A hydrostatic test is the common test for
water main and water service piping. The procedure for applying a hydrostatic test is
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to fill the pipes being tested completely with potable water (after sealing all openings)
and then to force additional water into the pipes with a hydrostatic test pump.
Since the testing of plumbing systems is a very important part of the plumber’s work,
the apprentice should become acquainted with the procedure that is followed for all
plumbing tests. The procedure for all plumbing test follows the eight points listed
below:
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Appendices
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