Medical Offices
Staying healthy is easier when you have a clean medical facility, doctor’s office, or urgent care center to seek care. Medical offices treat hundreds of patients and deal with different bacteria and illnesses. Proper plumbing helps mitigate the spread of viruses and illnesses that frequent medical spaces. Proper plumbing systems are crucial everywhere, but especially in a facility that helps us feel our best and can be the difference between life and death.
S&B Plumbing has years of experience working with complex plumbing systems, including healthcare facilities. Medical offices can benefit from modern plumbing fixtures, eco-friendly plumbing, and sanitation systems. Some services from our team, like main water line installation, drain cleaning, and commercial grade piping, can help improve medical offices for the long term.
Access To Different Types Of Water
In order to run medical devices, clean wounds, or just provide waste disposal, you will need different types of water. Purified water will be needed for different machines to keep them cool or operational, while regular tap water will be needed for sinks and toilets. Medical offices can benefit from commercial plumbing services to ensure that water lines don’t get contaminated, experience leaks, or other issues.
Water lines are essential for any commercial space, so it is crucial to have them maintained by a professional. S&B Plumbing offers leak detection and pipe maintenance to prevent contaminated water from entering your facility. Detecting leaks early can also mitigate a variety of other issues from occurring.
Instrument-Cleaning Work Stations
Cleaning medical equipment and tools requires hot water. Thermal sanitation is crucial in a medical setting, so many medical spaces have a hot water heater in each cleaning station. This can help provide water on demand and quickly ready these tools for further use. Ensuring that everyone has the right equipment and tools to do their job effectively will help save patients who need critical care.
These stations will also help prevent the spread of illnesses and viruses. Cleaning tools frequently can be difficult if the stations are not conveniently located, so having many sink stations with their own water heaters will allow tools to be cleaned quickly. Sanitized tools are necessary when operating a medical office.
Emergency Shut-Off Systems
In order to keep everyone safe and prevent plumbing emergencies, medical offices should include emergency shut-off valves or systems when certain elements are present. Some emergency shut-offs will trigger when water gets too high, the temperature is too high, or when a sewage system is backed up. Emergency shut-off buttons can help stop medical gas or hot water if the system malfunctions. These are crucial to preventing further injury and water/gas waste that could hurt your medical facility.
Weber County
- Eden
- Farr West
- Harrisville
- Hooper
- Huntsville
- Liberty
- Marriot-Slaterville
- North Ogden
- Ogden
- Plain City
- Pleasant View
- Riverdale
- Roy
- South Ogden
- South Weber
- Uintah
- Warren
- Washington Terrace
- West Weber
Davis County
- Bountiful
- Centerville
- Clearfield
- Clinton
- Farmington
- Kaysville
- Layton
- North Salt Lake
- Sunset
- Syracuse
- Woods Cross
Morgan County
Box Elder County
- Brigham City
- Perry
- Willard
- Tremonton
Salt Lake County
Working With S&B Plumbing
Our team is licensed and certified to work with many commercial spaces. Our plumbing experts understand how to delicately handle medical plumbing to ensure longevity. We know that doctors and medical centers are crucial for every member of our community, which is why we work quickly when medical offices need us. Even if the plumbing doesn’t require emergency response, our plumbers are still quick to service whatever system is experiencing problems. S&B Plumbing will get your day back on track in no time.
Do You Need Certificates To Install Medical Grade Plumbing?
Yes, plumbers will need proper training and specific certificates to install medical plumbing. Some systems will require a certification course where individuals complete 40 hours of training followed by a written exam. Medical gas and complex systems will not be installed by uncertified plumbers. Licensing and certification requirements vary from state to state, so make sure you hire a plumber who meets the requirements for your medical space and state laws.
What Causes Clogged Drains At A Commercial Property?
A variety of factors can contribute to drain clogs, especially in a commercial property that sees more use than a family home. High usage of sinks, toilets, washers, and medical equipment can overload a system and lead to clogs. While commercial properties often have larger septic tanks and drains, they can still experience clogs from other factors like tree roots, city system malfunctions, or natural disasters. Plumbing maintenance is the best way to prevent major clogs from disrupting medical services.
Are Water Purification Systems Required In Medical Offices?
Typically, yes, water purification is needed for different equipment or those who are dealing with infections. Reverse osmosis and deionized water systems should be implemented in labs, dialysis centers, and doctors’ offices. Sterile water prevents contaminants from reaching the patients who are already at risk or immunocompromised.