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Plumbing work is defined in the Australian Standards (AS3500) Regulations 2013 and refers to any operation, work or process in connection with installation, removal, demolition, replacement, alteration, maintenance or repair to the system of pipes and fixtures that conveys clean water into and liquid waste out of a building.
Plumbing is any system that conveys fluids for a wide range of applications. Plumbing uses pipes, valves, plumbing fixtures, tanks, and other apparatuses to convey fluids. [1] Heating and cooling (HVAC), waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing, but it is not limited to these applications. [2]
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Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) refers to the installation of services which provide a functional and comfortable space for the building occupants. In residential and commercial buildings, these elements are often designed by specialized MEP engineers.
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In certain states, counties, or cities, either of these codes may be adopted and amended via various legislative processes. These codes are updated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials or the International Code Council respectively, on a 3-year code development cycle. Typically, local building ...
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That year, Chemed Corp., the parent company of the plumbing chain Roto-Rooter, paid $406 million to buy out Vitas. (It already owned a piece of the company.) The hospice chain recorded revenues of more than $1 billion in 2013. It now operates in 18 states plus the District of Columbia and cares for 80,000 patients a year, according to the company.