Plumbing refers to any system that allows the movement of fluids, typically
involving pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatus.
Like mechanical and electrical installations, plumbing requires laying out
complex piping routes, and engineering firms widely use MEP design
software to simplify the process.
Plumbing installations interact with both mechanical and electrical systems
at many points, which emphasize the importance of collaboration among
design teams:
High-rise buildings typically need water booster pumps, which run with electricity.
Domestic hot water systems typically get their heat through a dedicated boiler,
a heat exchanger connected to a space heating boiler, or an electric heater
(a conventional resistance or heat pump).