Plumbing Fixture
A device that uses water, such as sinks, toilets, showers, and drinking fountains.
Full Definition
A Plumbing Fixture is a device that uses water and is connected to a building's plumbing system. Common fixtures include sinks, toilets, urinals, showers, bathtubs, drinking fountains, and hose bibbs. Fixtures are specified by flow rates, water consumption, and accessibility requirements. They require regular maintenance, cleaning, and occasional replacement.
Related Terms
Equipment
Physical assets like HVAC units, pumps, and electrical systems that are monitored and maintained.
Plumbing System
The integrated network of pipes, fixtures, valves, and equipment that supply water and remove wastewater from a building.
Space
A defined area within a building such as a room, zone, or open area.
Work Order
A maintenance or service request tracked in a CMMS system.