Efficiency for a health care facility

Orbyta Engineering carried out a comprehensive plant and fire protection upgrading project at a residence for the elderly in the municipality of Turin. The main objective was to improve the operational efficiency, reliability, and safety of the facilities while complying with the most up-to-date regulatory standards.

La upgrading of the water-sanitary system was one of the central interventions of the project. The old, ineffective infrastructure was completely replaced with modern technology and high-quality materials. A new boiler designed to ensure continuous and reliable production of domestic hot water was installed. This choice not only improved the efficiency of the system, but also resulted in significant energy savings.

The work included the installation of new circulators, which are essential for the proper functioning of the entire system, and the implementation of an innovative distribution system for hot, cold domestic water and recirculation. Each component was carefully designed and sized to ensure maximum performance and to fit the specific needs of the facility.

For main distribution and connections to utilities, insulated steel piping was used. This choice was dictated by the need to ensure strength, durability and optimal thermal management while minimizing heat loss. In addition, the installation of new-generation sanitary fixtures, faucets, and fittings helped to improve comfort for the users and staff of the residence.

Another key aspect of the project was the upgrading of the fire protection system, designed in accordance with PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 151/2011, category 68.1.A. This part of the intervention required careful risk analysis and detailed design to ensure maximum protection in every area of the facility.

The design included the installation of a system of fire hose reels, which are a key tool for active fire protection. In addition to the implementation of the devices, a fire classification of the various areas of the residence, tailoring solutions to specific safety needs.

The areas have been divided into three main categories. Type B areas include specific risk spaces, such as laboratories, storerooms, and laundries, accessible only to authorized personnel.

Type C areas, on the other hand, include spaces designated for outpatient medical services, where hospitalization is not provided.

Finally, Type D1 areas represent the most sensitive areas, designated for inpatient and residential care. This subdivision made it possible to apply targeted security measures proportionate to the level of risk in each area.

We have worked with the goal of creating an efficient, safe and regulatory-compliant environment. The new water and sanitation system is designed to ensure simplified management and reduce long-term maintenance costs, while the fire protection system provides advanced protection and peace of mind for both staff and residents.