Kitec Plumbing Replacement : A Comprehensive Guide
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A slide deck to walk property managers and condo boards through the nuts and bolts of replacing the defective Kited plumbing in all of the units in a multi-unit residential complex or building.
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Kitec Plumbing Replacement : A Comprehensive Guide
- 1. A Division of Canadian Design & Construction Inc. (CDC) Kitec Plumbing Replacement A-Z: Multi-Unit Condominiums
- 2. Do you Have Kitec Plumbing? If your condominium building was built between 1994 and 2007 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), there is a strong chance Kitec plumbing is in your units. CDC can work with your engineer to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine if it is present in your building at no cost– email info@cdcpro.ca. The Condominium Corporation budget is not impacted by remediation. More detail follows in this presentation.
- 3. Who is CDC? Renovation and improvements specialists since 2010 Originally building and renovation contractors Developed specialization in condominium sector providing services in 4 main areas: Kitec Plumbing Replacement Parking Garage Restoration Common Area Refurbishment Fan Coil Unit Replacement
- 4. Why CDC for Your Large Scale Projects? Lean processes + scalability of team structure + expertise + responsiveness + experience = effective management
- 5. CDC Credentials Experienced team with diverse trades and Master contractors $5 million liability insurance, bondable Financial stability to manage multiple projects & complete on time Work closely with engineers to meet expectations Memberships and active participation in industry events and associations – Acmo, CCI, GTAA In-depth understanding of condominium corporate organizational structure and procedures, Condo Act, High Rise Building Code, property management.
- 6. About Kitec Plumbing • Kitec plumbing was installed between 1994 an 2007 in North America in high rise, low rise, and single family home applications for potable water delivery, in-floor, and hot-water baseboard heating systems. • It was a popular and approved product, preferred due to its many advantages over copper. • Flexible piping often with aluminum layer, with brass alloy fittings.
- 8. Identifying Kitec Plumbing Look for Kitec or KTC stamped on them. Blue (cold) and red or orange (hot) The terms CSA B137.9/10 or ATSM F1974 could also indicate a Kitec system. Check: Piping Crimps Connectors Manifold
- 9. Scope of Kitec Plumbing Where it is installed in high rise buildings: In high rise suites: Hot & Cold water supply downstream from risers to fixtures – supplies Kitchen, Laundry, Washrooms, garden hose (balcony or main floor suites) Possible recirculation line is connected to the hallway header on select floors. In Common facilities: used in hot & cold water fixtures in washrooms, aquatic facilities, party room/bar, laundry, compactor room, exterior water hoses. Possible recirculation line in hallway in common areas.
- 10. Kitec Failure Possible Failure in 2 ways. 1. Dezincification causes fittings to fail over time. (brass alloy composition) 2. Pipe can disintegrate and rupture or leak ( chlorine corrosion, high pressure + high heat over time)
- 11. Kitec Risks and Impacts
- 12. Whose Responsibility? Who Pays? Condominium Corporation Property / Unit Owner Inside the UnitCommon Areas
- 13. Financial Considerations You have options when it comes to financing. Costs of remediation include the contractor (labour + materials), engineer fees, permit, and security. Canadian Design & Construction works with financial partners to assist homeowners and the condominium Corporation, and can offer a flexible plan with $0 cost to the operating budget or reserve fund. Talk to us to learn more.
- 15. In Theory: Option 1: The Board informs the homeowners. Option 2: the Board provides the scope of work involved, and gives a deadline - Individual home owners hire contractor, secure city permit, and hire engineer to complete the work on their own. Afterwards the homeowner provides engineer certificate to corp. In Practice: •40-50% compliance (Kitec remains on status certificate indefinitely) •Expensive and overwhelming for most individuals (and management) •Inconsistency of quality, workflows, schedules. Vetting process is onerous •No security at work sites Remedial Options – DIY “Kitec Remediation is the Homeowners Responsibility”
- 16. Bulk Replacement : The Sensible Way Forward Putting out a tender through the engineer to choose the best contractor: •Fair Market Price •Finish on Schedule •Financial plans available to put no strain on the budget •Consistency of work •Bulk permit •Security •Fulfills Condo Act Sect. 92 guidelines •High volume material - cost reduction •Bonded Project •Completed Floor-by-Floor •Uniform supervision by engineers Remedial Options – Bulk Replacement
- 17. The decision has been made to replace all Kitec Systems: Remedial Options – Moving Forward
- 18. Scope of Work Optional •Unit shutoff valves (hot & cold •Isolation valve •Access Panel •Laundry shutoff (Simmons type box w/duo lever or separate) •Braided Hoses (laundry) •Water Hammer Arrestor •Tiles or Shower Plate •Bulkhead
- 19. What are we replacing it with? 1. Faster installs 2. Reduced liability 3. Stable material costs 4. Superior flexibility for fewer connections and fewer potential leak points 5. Resists corrosion, pitting and scaling 6. No scrap value 7. Approved for continuous hot-water recirculation 8. Engineered Plastic (EP) or copper Manifold Uponor AquaPex plumbing
- 20. What are we replacing it with? Uponor AquaPex plumbing The PEX tubing industry considers PEX-a superior because the crosslinking is done during the manufacturing process when polyethylene is in its amorphous state (above the crystalline melting point). Because of this, the degree of crosslinking reaches around 85% (higher than PEX-b or PEX-c), resulting in a more uniform, more flexible product with no weak links in the molecular chain. All three PEX manufacturing processes generate tubing that is crosslinked to varying degrees and are acceptable for potable-water and hydronic radiant floor heating applications. •PEX-a is manufactured using the Engel or peroxide method •PEX-b is manufactured using the Silane method •PEX-c is manufactured using the E-beam (electron beam) or radiation method
- 21. What are we replacing it with? Uponor PEX-a and ProPEX cross-polyethylene fitting system uses no metal fittings, only the material’s natural molecular forces. Expansion tools are used to fit piping onto connection points and manifold. Certified Uponor Installers supervise the work.
- 22. CDC’s Work Process Summary 1. Top Floor-Down approach 2. Five-six days required per unit. Avg. 20 units per week 3. Four new units opened per day 4. Hallway covered and protected 5. Units protected with drop cloth, board and/or and plastic sheeting 6. First day - plumbing replacement, water test complete 7. Second day - Engineer’s inspection 8. Finishing work for the remaining time (4-5 days)
- 23. Possible Areas of Concern • Paint colour match • Chipped tile in washroom • Possible bulkhead requirement • Water unavailability due to unexpected coordinated riser shutoff, necessitated by Kitec manifold too close to shutoff bulkhead Mosaic tile
- 24. Questions? Email us! info@cdcpro.ca Go to www.cdckitec.ca for more information.
Editor's Notes
- Your building has Kitec plumbing in it. (bring sample of Kitec pipe??) Kitec was used to bring potable water into your units It is flexible pipe that was used in construction from 1995 to 2007. Bring a prop – a piece of pipe. – it looks like this. The plumbing system consists of pipes and fittings used together during the period it was widely used. The pipe is lined with aluminum and made of flexible plastic. The fittings are made of brass. It’s bringing water into your home. It seemed like a perfect solution, but there is a problem, possibly a big problem….as time passes.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- The pipe can fail when exposed very high temperatures, or to chlorine within the water, or over exposure to sunlight before installation. In addition, PEX pipe has also been found to be permeable when exposed to some solutions, including oxygen and some petroleum products, and can leach toxic chemicals from the pipe material. As far as the fitting, the leading cause of failure in a brass fitting used with PEX is caused by dezincification. This causes the fitting to corrode and eventually create leaks.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- The responsibility of dealing with the kitec situation lies with The home owner, (and in a condo, the unit owner.) It’s not part of common amenities.The common water pipe feeds into each unit, where the kitec pipe brings potable water into the unit’s bathroom and kitchen sinks and laundry room.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- What would it mean to restore the unit to a safe condition. Bringing assurance, guaranteed assurance, is what most people would want.
- Upenor’s PEX® piping is superior to rigid pipe and is suitable for replacement since Kitec was also a flexible pipe and applications where it was used will require a flexible solution. PEX® piping is superior to rigid piping because of 1. faster installs, 2. reduced liability3. stable material costs
- Upenor’s PEX® piping is superior to rigid pipe and is suitable for replacement since Kitec was also a flexible pipe and applications where it was used will require a flexible solution. PEX® piping is superior to rigid piping because of 1. faster installs, 2. reduced liability3. stable material costs
- Upenor’s PEX® piping is superior to rigid pipe and is suitable for replacement since Kitec was also a flexible pipe and applications where it was used will require a flexible solution. PEX® piping is superior to rigid piping because of 1. faster installs, 2. reduced liability3. stable material costs
- Here’s how it happens.
- We have an architect, an engineer, not to mention our stellar team who know renos and condos inside and out. You will get no surprises. We have thought of everything, because we are members of your condo community. This is a specialty for us. We understand how something like this affects the residents, and we understand how to operate within the bulding guidelines, declaration, highrise standards, etc. We can even offer temporary housing if needed. We guarantee our work for 3 years.