Ivey Engineering's plumbing experts have experience with all types of plumbing systems. These include:
Sanitary waste and vent
Acid waste
Natural gas and medical gas
Propane, fuel oil and water
Roof drain systems, rainwater drainage and floor drains
Septic systems, leach field systems and leach pits
Combustion air and flue gas vent
Water heating systems and steam
Heat exchanger systems and pump systems
IEI's plumbing consultants also have experience in all types of plumbing materials, including anti-scald valves, cast-iron soil pipe, vitrified clay, ductile iron, malleable iron, ABS, PVC, CPVC, PE, PEX, copper water tube, copper DWV, brass, acid waste, galvanized steel, bell and spigot, brazed, soldered, butt weld, socket welded, mechanical joint, threaded, screwed, grooved, Victaulic and Gruvlok.
IEI's professional engineers and former construction professionals investigate boilers, pumps, water heaters, storage tanks, sewage ejectors and water purification equipment.
The firm's plumbing experts also analyze plumbing product defects, including:
Defective dip tubes
All valve types
Porcelain on steel bathtubs and fiberglass bathtubs
Acrylic bathtubs and cast iron bathtubs
Showers, water ponding, lavatories, water closets and toilets
Kitchen sinks
Brass valves, plastic pipe and fittings
Pump, water heater and boiler problems
Dezincification
IEI's plumbing consultants investigate construction defects, such as:
Plumbing fixture installation
Toilet flushing problems
Sewer backups, access, odors and leaking pipes
Inadequate water pressure
Excessive water pressure
Improper pipe
Flues, chimneys and chimney draft problems
Water piping
Insulation, mold, leaks and leak damage
Contamination
Boiler systems and water heater systems
Tank systems
Sewage ejector equipment
Fire hazard
Scald protection systems
Hangers
Seismic supports
Bathtub, water closet, lavatory and sink installation
Our staff of plumbing experts also investigate damage caused by plumbing problems, such as pipe leak problems, flood, fixture leaks, slab leaks from underground water piping, sewer leaks, sewer backup, gas leaks, explosion, frozen pipes, fire, odors, condensation, contamination and corrosion.
IEI looks into health and safety issues, such as:
Mold
Scalding and scald prevention
Carbon monoxide poisoning
Boiler safety hazards
Water heater safety
Explosions and fires
Floods due to plumbing leaks
Sewer gas
Natural gas leaks
Construction safety and construction injuries
Product safety
Our plumbing consulting services also include analyzing sewer gas infiltration problems.
The firm has experience in the application of all major model building codes and standards, such as the:
Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
International Plumbing Code (IPC)
International Residential Code (IRC)
ASME Codes
ANSI standard
NFPA standards
ASPE guidelines
National Plumbing Code (Canada)
CSA Standards
For more information about our plumbing expert consulting, call or e-mail us today!
Phone: (858) 587-2874
E-mail: moreinfo@iveyengineering.com
