Architectural Coordination

Obtain the following information from the project architect...

1. General project description.
2. Contact information for owner and project associated consultants.
3. Applicable codes to be followed.
4. Project design schedule.
5. Project budget.
6. Project phasing.
7. Project bid alternates.
8. Design document formatting guidelines.
9. Site, floor and roof plans.
10. Plumbing fixture locations.
11. Building elevations and floor-to-floor heights.
12. Finished floor elevations.
13. Ceiling types and heights.
14. Installation data for architect specified and/or owner furnished equipment.
15. Owner requests concerning plumbing systems, fixtures and equipment.
16. Fire partition locations and types.
17. Roof drainage configuration.
18. Existing facility plumbing drawings when applicable.
19. Medical gas, compresses air, lab gas outlet locations.

A successful plumbing design project can be achieved only when good communication an cooporation
exists between the plumbing engineer and architect. RepWars provides online information directed
toward architects that introduces basic plumbing design concepts. Review this installment yourself and
encourage the architects you work with to do the same...

Plumbing - A Design Opportunity for Architects