One might just think about “cold” and “hot” water. However, in this building, it will be so much more. There is also sewage which most people don’t think about unless something goes wrong. In addition to that, there will be heating lines, and a fire sprinkler system. Most of the plumbing lines will run in the center of the building – therefore eliminating the issues of freezing. For drinking water, there will be a filtration system to filter the water, and an osmosis system to kill anything left. This will assure that the water is as clean or cleaner than bottled water. The color codes are as follows:
- Black: Sewage
- Blue: Cold Water
- Clear: Snow Melt System/Under Floor Heating
- Orange: Fire Sprinkler
- Red: Hot Water
- White: City
There will also be a back flow preventer. This device will block sewage water from backing up in the basement. This is important for sanitation reasons to say the least. Obviously, the plumber will need access to this device for any maintenance, or repairs, but it will be well worth the cost.