March 02, 2007

“Cooperative Plumbing” – Presented by Ethelind Coblin Architect P.C., Fred Smith Plumbing and I.P. Group

Ethlind Coblin of Ethelind Coblin Arcitect P.C. ( Principal of Ethelind Coblin Architect), Ivan Pollack of I.P. Group Consulting Engineers , Philip Kraus (CEO of Fred Smith) and David London (Vice President of Fred Smith) will address design considerations, taking into account the New York City building types and how they impact plumbing options. The panel will go through the Coop/Condo’s review process and look at specific plumbing issues using actual site photos. The focus of the seminar will be on general building concerns, bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.

Fred Smith is expected to address questions about Department of Building filing requirements, issues related to water pressure, hot water temperature, riser piping replacement, gas meters and gas piping replacements, washing machine installation in apartments, and solutions to “dirty” – brown water problems, among other topics.

Registration for the “Cooperative Plumbing” seminar begins at 6:00 p.m. with a cocktails and hors d’oeuvres reception followed by the panel presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Hafele America NYC Showroom (25 East 26th Street). For further information on the “Cooperative Plumbing” seminar please give us a call.