Why is There a Plumbing Code and Why Should I Hire a Licensed Plumber/Plumbing Company?

Including water heaters, water treatment and protection, sewage, appliances likes dryers and stoves requiring natural gas, and so much more. We are responsible for piping medical gas systems in hospitals, surgical centers, dental providers. We also provide water piping for specialty facilities like dialysis treatment centers, where the reverse osmosis system is used to provide life sustaining treatment for those whose bodies cannot function as needed. All of these systems are vital for a number of different reasons. For instance, without properly installed and maintained reverse osmosis water, dialysis centers would not be able to operate and many people would either die from complications or remain incredibly sick. Without backflow prevention (which we will discuss in the next few blog entries), contaminated heating water could enter into the drinking water inside of a building (or even water used for dialysis). It could also contaminate the city or purveyor’s water main and cause issues for hundreds or even thousands of consumers. If a natural gas or propane heater or furnace is not properly installed, it can cause build up of carbon monoxide and either kill or cause serious injury to the occupants of a building. Improperly installed appliances and fixtures can also cause explosions and fires. The plumbing code and the way in which we install and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures is designed to ultimately provide not just the luxury of hot water or heat in your home- but to protect your drinking water, the disposal of waste that carries with it disease and vermin, and to be able to provide life sustaining treatments and surgeries. Everything from the hospital to your church relies on modern plumbing, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, and many other trades to maintain safety and function.

Without safe, modern plumbing, including water and sewage treatment- no amount of doctors or vaccines would able to quell the sicknesses and disease that accompany dirty water and untreated sewage. A licensed plumber is required to maintain insurance and continuing education every year. We are also required to show proof of experience in the field, and pass multiple exams prior to receiving our license.

This is all ultimately to protect you and your family. The health of the nation supersedes everything else.