CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES FOR POTABLE WATER
MANUAL OF RECOMMENDED PRACTICE
This manual provides education and guidance to help plumbers and other personnel responsible for the design, construction and commissioning of water systems reduce the likelihood of contaminating plumbing systems during construction. If unmanaged, construction and commissioning activities contribute to the growth and spread of opportunistic premise plumbing pathogens (OPPPs) in potable and nonpotable building water systems.
- This manual describes activities that can and should be practiced during installation and commissioning of new water systems to reduce the likelihood that water systems begin their service life contaminated.
- Recommended practices include many practices and procedures that make up water management programs that govern operation and monitoring of operational water systems and that are required for many building types such as health care facilities.
- This manual will outline a process for developing guidance for contractors and subcontractors installing and managing building water systems during construction.