Planning & Managing Multifamily Plumbing Projects - The Building Doctor Show Ep. 08

In this episode, Jens sat down with our very own Jerod Trenchard, Senior Project Manager at J2 Building Consultants. The topic this month was multifamily plumbing repipe projects, how to identify symptoms of plumbing problems, and how to manage the repairs without making people move out of their homes.
00:00 ➜ Intro
13:49 ➜ Supply Lines
16:43 ➜ Drain Lines
18:08 ➜ Identifying Supply vs. Drain
20:00 ➜ Symptoms of Failing Plumbing
24:05 ➜ Cross Section of Clogged Pipes
26:18 ➜ How to Access Plumbing for Repairs
32:08 ➜ Protecting Homes During Occupied Remediation
36:28 ➜ The Repair Process
41:58 ➜ Scheduling and Communication
47:40 ➜ How Invasive Is It?
54:40 ➜ Asbestos Abatement During Plumbing Project
57:07 ➜ Timeline of Repairs
59:19 ➜ Building Not Grounded
1:01:20 ➜ Testing Plumbing System
1:02:50 ➜ Pipe Scope and Lining
1:06:01 ➜ Garbage Disposals and Fire Sprinklers
1:09:12 ➜ Clogged PVC Pipes
1:09:50 ➜ What to do if we don't have plumbing plans?
1:10:40 ➜ HOA Liability for Leaks?
1:12:37 ➜ Is it safe to replace pipes when kids are around?
1:13:39 ➜ Is it safe for indoor pets?
1:14:43 ➜ Reserve study says I need engineering review
1:15:44 ➜ Do we need the original blueprints?
1:17:56 ➜ Does J2 obtain permits?
1:18:53 ➜ Warranty for Re-Pipe?
1:19:54 ➜ Giveaways & Announcements
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