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The Foresteria - Lake Park Mix Use – Plumbing System Design
The Foresteria - Lake Park Mix Use – Plumbing System Design
Client: The Foresteria
Type: Commercial
Scope: Plumbing System Design Services
The Foresteria - Lake Park Mix Use – Plumbing System Design
🏙️ The Foresteria — Plumbing Engineering for 17-Story Mixed-Use High-Rise
Engineer of Record: ECF Engineering Consultants
Location: Lake Park, Florida
Client Type: Developers, Architects, Municipal Authority
Role: Plumbing & Domestic Water System Design Review
🔍 Project Snapshot
ECF Engineering Consultants was commissioned to review and validate the plumbing infrastructure design for The Foresteria, a proposed 17-story mixed-use development in Lake Park, FL. Our primary responsibilities included:
Sizing of Domestic Water Service – Ensuring supply meets peak and continuous demand per the Florida Building Code (Plumbing 2020).
Sanitary Sewer Design Verification – Confirming waste removal systems accommodate both residential and commercial exhaust loads, per code.
Flow Calculation Review – Producing detailed demand modeling, domestic and waste flow estimates, and population assumptions.
📐 ECF’s Technical Scope
Domestic Water Service Review
Assessed design intent against Florida Plumbing Code (2020) requirements for maximum demand, simultaneous fixture flow, and minimum pressure.
Provided hydraulic calculations for service pipe, risers, and lateral lines—ensuring adequate pressure throughout all 17 floors.
Sanitary & Waste Stack Analysis
Calculated domestic sewage production based on anticipated residential units and retail/restaurant fixtures.
Specified appropriate sanitary stack and lateral sizing to prevent performance issues and ensure code compliance.
Flow Modeling & Assumptions Documentation
Created average, peak, and minimum daily flow estimates alongside expected occupant loading.
Prepared pipe-sizing schedules, detailed assumptions (e.g., fixture units, multipliers), and justification narratives for AHJ review.
🛠️ Market Relevance & Competitive Comparison
Leading engineering firms like Kimley-Horn, Gonzalez Architects, and Brett/Robins highlight comprehensive plumbing design as a strategic differentiator in high-rise development. ECF’s approach mirrors this trend through:
Rigorous Flow Analysis – Similar to Hallmark-Mann and Ardurra, ECF prioritizes precise modeling for complex mixed-use applications.
Code Pre-Check and Risk Mitigation – Like MKDA and HKS, we position plumbing verification early in the design phase to avoid costly mid-construction changes and permitting delays.
Comprehensive Documentation for AHJs – Our package is structured to expedite municipal approvals and streamline design-bid-build processes.
🎯 Why does this matter to you
Stakeholder | How ECF Delivers Value |
Architects | Ensures water and waste systems integrate cleanly into architectural, mechanical, and structural designs, reducing late-stage changes |
Developers | Mitigates cost and timeline risk by catching potential overflows, under-pressurization, or undersized stacks before construction |
Municipal Staff | Supports permit efficiency with transparent designs, clear calculations, and robust documentation, simplifying plan review |
✅ Strategic Advantage
ECF delivers expert plumbing engineering validated to FL 2020 code, providing your team with:
Fluid hydraulic models and well-founded water/waste flow predictions
Early identification of plumbing challenges and pre-emptive cost-saving strategies
Detailed, AHJ-ready documentation aligned with best practices in large-scale residential/commercial builds
📞 Partner with ECF for Resilient, Code-Compliant Infrastructure
Your mixed-use project deserves plumbing systems that support density, comfort, and long-term performance. Contact our Building Services Group to ensure your vertical development is backed by precision engineering, simplifying permitting and strengthening design integrity.
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