Commercial Plumbing Maintenance for Restaurants

As a restaurant owner or restaurant facility manager, you understand you are constantly maintaining multiple aspects of your restaurant, both inside and out, in order to keep it open and running efficiently. From plumbing to electrical, HVAC and refrigeration to windows and doors, and parking lots to indoor and outdoor lighting, there is a never-ending list of items to be maintained or repaired.

Below we will take a closer look at Plumbing Maintenance, Plumbing Emergency Plans, and Replacing Outdated Plumbing Materials for restaurants. Implementing a thorough plan will help limit unforeseen emergencies that lead to costly repairs and possible restaurant closures. With the help of a facilities management company like Perspective1, you can stay on track with your plumbing maintenance and feel confident your plumbing is in tip-top shape.

General Restaurant Plumbing Maintenance Plan

An effective preventative plumbing maintenance plan will keep your restaurant operational and limit major plumbing issues by checking your pipes for corrosion, tear, and wear regularly and logging all finds in an inclusive report. There may be times a problem detected despite regular maintenance. If a problem ever does arise, have it fixed as soon as possible. Ignoring the issue can cause it to get worse.

A comprehensive plumbing maintenance plan for restaurants should include all important aspects of your plumbing system including but not limited to drains, water heater, valves, and pipes in the bathrooms, kitchen, and outside. All aspects should be checked for active leaks, signs of corrosion, and water pressure. Additionally, valves should be checked for correct operation, water heater should be checked for leaks and proper temperature, drains’ flow rate should be checked, and backflow devices checked.

Maintaining all aspects of your plumbing will help all of your restaurant’s equipment that uses water function properly and efficiently as well as save you time and money in the long run.

Restaurant Plumbing Emergency Plan

There is always a chance an emergency plumbing issue could arise due to unforeseen circumstances; in this case it is always good to have an emergency plan in place and shared with all employees so the proper actions can be taken swiftly.

An emergency plan should include contact information for the restaurant facility manager and plumbing company familiar with your plumbing system. This way, if an issue arises while they are not on property, the proper people can be notified quickly and in the correct order so the plumbing specialist can be dispatched to your location as soon as possible. Additionally, include some quick steps anyone can do to get the emergency under control and prevent further damage like shutting off the water to the building. You may want to train your employees on this when they are hired.

After the emergency has been dealt with be sure to contact the water company to let them know about the emergency in case it involves a municipal line, city sewer, or main drains.

As with any emergency, you should prepare an emergency kit which would include items like a 5-gallon bucket, plungers, tools, tape, caps, and towels. This will help anyone who is working at the time of the emergency to help get it under control while waiting for the plumber, facilities manager, or owner to arrive.

Upgrade Old Plumbing Systems in Restaurants

Whether you have been in the same restaurant space for a long time or are a new restauranteur taking over an older space, you will want to consider the age and current state of your existing plumbing system to determine if repairs and maintenance are enough or if you need to update it to bring it up to code and be more efficient.

For instance, galvanized, copper, CPVC, or pex pipes can last 40 to 70 years. Plumbing drain pipes such as cast iron, ABS, and PVC can last 50 to 80 years. Plumbing fixtures such as sinks and faucets can last 10 to 30 years or more. If your restaurant is in an older building that hasn’t been renovated, pay close attention to your pipes and if they need to be upgraded. Having a professional plumber come in for an inspection will help determine what you should do.

Look no further, Perspective1 is your 1^st choice for Restaurant Facilities Management and Plumbing needs

Perspective1, facility management company, has a team of experts that offer preventive maintenance, emergency service and plumbing repairs. We check your plumbing pipes thoroughly for signs of corrosion and leaks, as well as malfunctioning or broken water appliances like water heaters, sinks, ice makers, toilets, etc. when performing preventive maintenance.

Perspective1’s team will document and explain any potential problems, if any, to you and suggest corrective measures. Contact us today for a free quote for restaurant plumbing maintenance and repairs.