Here at Robert Brown Plumbing, we offer a wide variety of both residential and commercial plumbing services, and some people wonder exactly sets these two types of plumbing apart. If you want to know what makes residential and commercial plumbing different from each other, we encourage you to keep reading to get a brief overview.

• Daily Usage- One thing that sets residential and commercial plumbing apart is the level of daily usage that each system is designed for. A residential system is designed to be used by a just a handful of people, while a commercial system needs to serve potentially hundreds of individuals every day.

• Size- Another key difference between residential and commercial plumbing systems is their size. A residential system typically contains just a few sinks, toilets, and showers, while a commercial system often needs a dozen or more. Commercial systems also need to move a lot more water and remove a lot more waste than residential systems. Because of these factors, it’s important to hire an experienced commercial plumber to work on your business facility.

• Hygiene Regulations – A third key difference between residential and commercial plumbing systems is that different health and building regulations apply to each. Commercial plumbing systems have to be easy to clean, as they are used by more people and therefore get dirtier faster. There are also stricter regulations about the placement of things like electrical outlets within a commercial bathroom because more people using the space creates a greater risk of electrical accidents.