We often hear the term ‘sanitary pipework’ when discussing plumbing pipework design in Wellington. Each building in our city requires sanitary pipework, so for today’s blog we’ll be looking to explore that term in full to improve the quality of your conversations with your Wellington pipework designer.
Please note, information in this blog was originally sourced from the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board.
What is Sanitary Plumbing?
Sanitary plumbing is any work involved in fixing or unfixing any pipe, plumbing fixture or appliance including; any trap, waste or soil pipe, ventilation pipe, or overflow pipe and any pipe that supplies or is intended to supply water.
Getting your Wellington pipework plans drawn up? Here’s what you need to know…
All sanitary plumbing must comply with the Building Code and, where a building consent is required; the work must be checked by the building inspector from the building control authority in your area (your local council). A code compliance certificate cannot be issued until the work has been signed off by the building inspector.
Who handles your Wellington sanitary plumbing system?
A certifying plumber (such as any member of the team at Pipespec) is responsible for the testing, verification and the supervision of licensed plumbers, limited certificate (trainee plumbers) and exempted persons.
Contrary to popular belief…
Sanitary plumbing does not include the installation of appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines; the replacement or repair of taps, ball valves and plugs.
We hope this article was a helpful read to you and your team. If you are looking to get sanitary pipework plans or a sanitary pipework system installation in Wellington, get in touch with the team at Pipespec today!
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