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Title: 2.A Plumbing. Installation Features Description: Fundamental characteristics of plumbing installations in residential buildings according to the CTE (Spanish Technical Building Code). Cárcel Carrasco, FJ.; Peñalvo López, E. (2018). 2.A Plumbing. Installation Features. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/94088 Automatic description: This video addresses plumbing installations in buildings, emphasizing the specifications of the Technical Building Code, particularly its section on water supply. The training objectives are focused on learning how to define the characteristics of the installations and understanding the regulatory requirements. The Code dictates minimum flow and pressure conditions that must be provided by the supplying companies and met when designing the project. A minimum pressure for taps is established at 100 kilopascals and an upper pressure limit of 500 kilopascals at any supply point. The installation must include devices such as shut-off valves, non-return valves, and purge devices. For buildings with multiple individual meters, filters, valves, and booster sets must be installed if necessary. The video highlights the importance of public accessibility to certain installation components and specifies the provision of shut-off valves in common areas, never in private areas. In residential buildings, general shut-off valves and individual shut-off valves for different areas must be provided. The essential characteristics of water lifting systems are also discussed, distinguishing between conventional systems and those with variable frequency drives. For domestic hot water networks, it is recommended to calculate them in the same way as cold water networks, but adding a return network when the length to the most unfavorable point exceeds 5 meters. Expansions in the material due to temperature must be taken into account, and minimum separations with other installations must be maintained. In conclusion, the video underscores the importance of correctly defining the characteristics of the installations, applying the requirements of the Technical Code, and following its regulations to ensure the functionality and safety of the plumbing in buildings. Author: Cárcel Carrasco Francisco Javier Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV): https://www.upv.es More videos at:    / valenciaupv   Access our MOOCs: https://upvx.es #Plumbing Installations #Housing #ARCHITECTURAL CONSTRUCTIONS #ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING #THERMAL MACHINES AND ENGINES #