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How plumbing standards can change the situation during floods?

Author Name:- Karl Brown


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Floods can cause electrical and structural damages. While prepping up for a flood, people mostly take into account shifting appliances, furniture and food. Plumbing comes last on the priority list as most of the houses have underground plumbing systems.


If a house or building has smooth piping and drainage system then, pumping the water out becomes really easier. The floors and basements are free of water in a shorter time. Only skilled and best plumbers San Diego would get why it is necessary to increase the plumbing standards in flood prone areas of California.


Plumbing standards


We all know that ‘an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of care’. Plumbing serves as the arterial system of a house or building so, if the system is strong and durable then, we can tackle severe water damages as well.


There are certain standards that should be followed to establish a durable plumbing system as in areas of San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Northern Carolina.


  • Pipes and taps for supplying drinking water shouldn’t contain harmful constituents like lead, arsenic, etc.

  • WHO guidelines must be followed to check contamination level of metals carrying drinking water.

  • Plastic pipes shouldn’t be used to carry hot water to the house or building. Overheating may lead to bursting of plastic pipes.

  • Copper tubing is particularly helpful in case of hot water supply.

  • Chlorinated poly vinyl chloride (CPVC) should be used for sanitary systems. They are resistant to corrosion and fire. It is light weighted and reduces growth of bacteria and fungi.

  • Use of stainless steel is recommended in domestic fixtures like laundry tubs and wash basins for day to day activities.

  • Concrete products can be used in fixtures as they are durable and tolerable to high pressure.

  • Good installed design can result in efficient plumbing systems. Best Plumber in San Diego can come up with appropriate plans and layouts suitable for different households in San Diego.

  • For tall buildings, it will be better to use pipes with larger diameter.

  • Electrical outlets shouldn’t be placed near the sewage systems.

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