Plumbing and Heating Services

Plumbing and Heating Services is responsible for the distribution systems for steam and domestic water. The University distributes its own utilities, which means that KUB brings a utility to a certain point on the campus from which the University distributes the utility throughout its properties.

Domestic water is distributed and waste water removed through an underground piping system. Domestic water is distributed in pipes ranging from ½ inch to 10 inches in diameter; waste water is removed in pipes ranging from 1 ½ inches to 10 inches in diameter. Storm sewers on the Main and Agricultural campuses range from 6 inches to 48 inches in diameter.

Plumbing Services 
Water Fountains 

 

 

Plumbing Services: Plumbing Services performs routine, periodic maintenance on domestic water systems (including sewers), low pressure distribution systems within buildings, and storm sewers. It also provides special project services, with a charge to the requesting user. Services provided include: 

• Response to emergencies, such as burst pipes.
• Monthly rodding of main sewer lines at University Housing and Food Services. 
• Periodic cleaning and lubrication of blending valves.
• Periodic cleaning of steam traps and water reducing stations.
• Periodic maintenance of backflow preventers. sterilizers, autoclaves, and dishwashers.
• Periodic lubrication and operation of fire hydrants, sprinkler, and hose systems.
• Periodic cleaning and maintenance of circulating, condensate return, and sump pumps. 
• Installation and replacement of restroom fixtures. 
• Insulation of pipes within buildings and underground. 
• Installation of new or replacement of existing water stills, autoclaves, sterilizers, dishwashers, and the like. 
• Replacement of large hot water tanks with small instantaneous steam heaters.
• Maintenance and repair of natural gas distribution system and pipes and distribution of natural gas within facilities. 
• Steam distribution system 

Water Fountains: Plumbing Services is responsible for the maintenance of water fountains. All water fountains are tested regularly. No water fountains in University buildings are of the type(s) which have been found to leach heavy metals into the drinking water. 

 

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Contact Shop:

Dale Fisher,
General Superintendent
Plumbing & Heating
2233 Volunteer Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-3401
Fax: (865) 974-4213
Email: dalef@utk.edu

Submit a work order :
974-2347; online