Plumbing plays a vital role in many commercial settings. Employees use plumbing fixtures each time they are in the restroom, and your manufacturing process may require access to water in order to complete vital production tasks. Keeping your commercial plumbing in good working condition should be a priority for any business owner.

Here are three tips that you can use to ensure your commercial plumbing continues to function as it should well into the future.

1. Conduct routine visual inspections of all pipes and fixtures.

The key to preventing serious plumbing problems is to identify any potential problems early. When you take the time to regularly inspect your plumbing fixtures and pipes, you are able to spot repairs that may be needed before serious damage occurs.

Check for leaks or cracks in the pipes that may signal it's time to replace portions of worn piping, and monitor the function of sinks and toilets to ensure they aren't a source of wasted water.

2. Upgrade your fixtures to accommodate frequent use.

In a commercial setting, plumbing fixtures like toilets and sinks get used more frequently than they would inside a residential setting. If you want to ensure that your fixtures can perform without problems, then you should consider upgrading to high-powered fixtures that are designed to accommodate commercial use.

A high-capacity toilet (which is classified as any toilet producing greater than 1.6 gallons of water per flush) has the capability to fill its tank faster than a traditional toilet, and these high-capacity toilets can also feature a wider drain valve that will leave them less susceptible to clogs. The addition of these high-powered fixtures to your commercial space will keep your plumbing system working properly.

3. Establish a waste disposal protocol.

Waste materials can easily find their way into your commercial plumbing system where they can wreak havoc if you don't take the time to establish a proper waste disposal protocol for your employees.

Be sure that employees know they need to place food and grease in a garbage can rather than putting it down the business sink's drain. Instruct workers to clean up any chemical spills from your production floor prior to pressure washing so that these chemicals don't end up down floor drains where they can corrode your company's pipes. Establishing a waste disposal protocol will help you keep your commercial plumbing system in good condition.

Keep your commercial plumbing working properly by taking the time to conduct routine visual inspections, install high-powered fixtures, and establish a waste disposal protocol.