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Rogin Says Milder HVAC/Plumbing Conditions Soften Design Requirements

Industry Expert Marty Rogin, PE, says that the milder fluids and environments of HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Suppression Systems pipe allow for simpler design analysis and installation documentation. The favorable conditions allow building designers to outsource the detailed design of HVAC, Plumbing and FSS pipe as a “Delegated Design” resulting in schedules of guides, supports and expansion joints. “We generally only consider pipe expansion, with seismic loads where required,” said Rogin. SPED Update interviewed Mr. Rogin at his office at Metraflex in Chicago, IL.

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Catherine Van Der Walt, SPED's Executive Secretary and Operations Manager, visited Houston from her home in South Africa in December 2018. Here are some photos from her visit.