Plumbing: Special Considerations

Publisher Summary This chapter focuses on the plumbing issues in an animal facility. Plumbing is a key component in the design, construction, and operation of animal research facilities. At its most basic function, plumbing carries both fresh water and steam to the facility, and wastewater away from the facility. Plumbing for vivarium also involves the provision of drinking water for research animals, the modification and recirculation of water for housing aquatic animals, the specialized design and construction of cage sanitation facilities, and the use of distribution systems for steam and other specialized fluids, such as detergents. This chapter also highlights the importance of water quality to research animal studies, the regulations and guidelines that affect the installation of plumbing in animal housing facilities, the characteristics of water as modified for drinking by the general public, and the drinking water options available to animals. The chapter focuses on the design and installation of general plumbing systems and cage sanitation facilities. The plumbing issues associated with automated watering systems are detailed. The provision of water for aquatic species is discussed briefly, concentrating on the provision of water to the animal housing room. The chapter also notes plumbing design considerations in association with disaster planning, and means to help temper the impact of disasters.

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