Let’s face it, plumbing is an afterthought in most buildings — especially mission critical — where cooling and power take center stage. But, that’s a mistake. When it comes to data centers, plumbing is an essential support to every other critical system.
For one, mechanical systems rely heavily on plumbing water supply and drainage infrastructure in data centers to do their job efficiently. There’s also the challenge of locating and designing plumbing infrastructure to avoid, and protect, electrical systems and equipment. Consider these 8 Dos and Don’ts when designing mission critical plumbing systems.