This topic includes information related to design and construction of clean rooms.  Clean rooms are used in manufacturing and research facilities, where the indoor environment needs to be controlled.  Clean rooms have specialized equipment to control levels of dust, microbes, particles and vapors.  They can encompass small spaces or an entire facility.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of kennels and animal shelters.  Kennels and animal shelters house and provide medical care to animals.  Kennels and shelters are manufactured assemblies for indoor and outdoor use.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of ice rinks.  Ice rinks are indoor or outdoor frozen water surfaces that enable individuals to ice skate or participate in winter sport activities.  Equipment, piping, floor systems, and surrounding enclosures are essential components of ice rinks to ensure an adequately controlled environment and ice surface.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of therapeutic pools.  Therapeutic pools are used by physical therapy, recreational and medical facilities for individuals with unique symptoms that can be rehabilitated or comforted via aquatic therapy.  Therapeutic pools are field assembled from raw materials or pre-engineered components.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of hot tubs.  Hot tubs are manufactured appliances that are used for therapeutic reasons or general relaxation.  Water is heated by energy; electric, gas, wood or solar.  Hot tubs are commonly located in the outdoor environment near residential or recreational facilities.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of aquariums.  Aquariums are containers that inhabit freshwater and saltwater animals and plants.  Aquariums have transparent glass or plastic surfaces that allow individuals to view the contained aquatic animals and plants.  Sizes range from small bowls for one or two fish to large exhibition tanks that contain entire ecosystems.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of fountains.  Fountains are architectural water features that project or pour water for functional reasons, dramatic effect and/or decoration.  They are commonly found in residential gardens, public locations and near commercial buildings.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of on-grade swimming pools.  On-grade swimming pools are fabricated containers that hold water for the purpose of swimming and recreation.  On-grade swimming pools are typically installed in residential applications.  They are field assembled from pre-engineered components.

This topic includes information related to design and construction of below-grade swimming pools.  Below-grade swimming pools are fabricated containers that hold water for the purpose of swimming and recreation.  Below-grade swimming pools are typically installed in residential and recreational applications.  They are field assembled from raw materials or pre-engineered components.

This topic covers information related to the operation and maintenance of swimming pools, that occurs during the life cycle of a structure.  Swimming pools require on going maintenance to ensure usability and sanitation.  Depending on the geographic location of a swimming pool maintenance may include weatherization to prevent damage from freezing temperatures.  Over time the mechanical components of a swimming pool may need to be replaced or repaired.