Retail & Office Spaces
Retail and office buildings of any size can benefit from the widest range of drainage systems that provide aesthetic solutions. A wide choice of materials and decorative grate styles are offered to provide synergy or contrast to the overall design scheme. "Invisible" slot options are also very popular.
ACO offers grates that are wheel chair, bike and high heel safe for areas with pedestrian traffic such as:
• Shopping malls
• Department stores
• Retail stores
• Outlet malls
• High-Rise buildings
• Office buildings and complexes
Products
Stormwater Management
KlassikDrain
General Purpose DrainsSloped, polymer concrete trench drain systems with steel edge rails. EN1433 A–E grate loading for commercial and industrial applications.
Brickslot
Slotted Paver DrainsChannel covers built to support pavers while providing parallel drainage slot(s) for minimum system visibility. Heel-resistant options available.
EcoPanel
Permeable Aggregate DrainsUV-stable, resin-bonded, permeable aggregate in galvanized steel frames. Aesthetic trench drainage with EN1433 A–C loading support. 6 aggregate options.
PowerDrain®
Heavy-Duty DrainsIndustrial-grade, sloped, polymer concrete trench drain systems with iron edge rail options. EN1433 A–F and additional 200k proof grate loading applications.
SlabDrain
Shallow Depth DrainsConstant depth, shallow invert, polymer concrete trench drain for sites with limited installation space. Variety of edge rails suiting many ACO Drain® grates.
FlowDrain
Fiberglass DrainsSloped, lightweight fiberglass trench drain system for long, uninterrupted trench runs. EN1433 A–E grate loading for commercial and industrial applications.
Sumps
Multi-System Catch BasinsSimple polymer concrete water collection unit with secure ductile iron grating, to be integrated into a trench drain system or used as a stand-alone drain.
StormBrixx
Modular Water Tanks
MonoBloc
Monolithic DrainsGrate-free polymer concrete channels built for high and heavy traffic. Monolithic build leads to increased security, stability, and EN1433 A–E load support.
QMax
Slotted High-Capacity DrainsMDPE, high-capacity trench drain channels with heavy-duty slotted railing. EN1433 A–F loading supports projects such as airports (airside) with high demands.
Oil-Water Separators
Stormwater TreatmentPolymer concrete and polyethylene separators capable of removing oil and suspended solids from wastewater. Multiple capacities and flow rates available.
Spill Containment Curbs
Spill RetentionDurable, low-maintenance polymer concrete barrier for containing hazardous spills in industrial and chemical storage areas. Sloped for forklift traffic.
Aquaduct Trench
Custom Trench DrainsFully custom trench drain systems tailored to complex project requirements that standard systems can’t meet.
Aquaduct Double Containment
Leak Detection SystemTrench drains with advanced leak detection and prevention for high-risk environments. Leaks are captured between monitored dual trenches.
Aquaduct Former System
Custom Trench FormerCost-effective, reusable solution for shaping concrete trench systems with precision. Fiberglass formers can be removed and reused after concrete cures.
Building Drainage
Modular
Stainless Grated Trench DrainsGrated, sloped, modular, stainless steel trench drain systems with emphasis on hygienic design, corrosion-resistance, durability, and ease of maintenance.
SlotDrain
Stainless Slotted Trench DrainsSlotted, sloped, modular, stainless steel trench drain systems with emphasis on hygienic design, corrosion-resistance, durability, and ease of maintenance.
BoxDrain
Stainless Floor SinksGrated, hygienic, stainless steel floor sinks built for the heavy demands of commercial kitchens and food service environments.
FloorDrain
Stainless Floor DrainsSquare and round stainless steel floor drains built for industrial facilities. Grated, hygienic, and versatile; includes options for size, height, and outlet.
Case Studies
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4 World Trade Center
ACO Brickslot 100 provides discreet pedestrian area drainage at 4 World Trade Center, preventing pooling while blending into the plaza design and supporting accessible circulation without compromising the site’s refined finish. -
Central Valley Plaza FedEx Center
ACO PowerDrain S200K with ADA compliant grates was specified to eliminate ponding around the walkway at a FedEx Office site. The channel moves stormwater quickly to keep pedestrian routes safe during both light rain and heavy downpours. -
Mountain America Credit Union
ACO StormBrixx 600 HD delivered 9,068 ft³ of storage for Mountain America Credit Union in a smaller footprint than the original CMP design, avoiding utility conflicts and costly relocations. Its 95% void ratio and four-layer configuration met volume requirements within tight site constraints -
One Wachovia Center
ACO SlabDrain H100KS-8 with stainless edge rails and ADA stainless grates was installed at One Wachovia Center’s plaza. The shallow invert fit an existing recess in the elevated slab, providing discreet, effective drainage that complements the upgraded pedestrian space and improves all-weather access. -
Summer Street
ACO KlassikDrain K300 was installed along the walking path on Summer Street to capture runoff and keep pedestrian areas dry. The durable channel provides pedestrian-safe drainage, reducing ponding and slip hazards while maintaining clear, accessible passage. -
Union Tower West
ACO KlassikDrain KS200 with Type 665Q ADA compliant grates lines the base of the glass façade at Union Tower West, keeping perimeter walkways dry. KS200 met the owner’s single-pour requirement and delivered a clean architectural finish with reliable inflow along more than 150 linear feet.
Considerations
Loading
- Parking areas will need to withstand frequent car and truck traffic, a drainage system and grate with a minimum Load Rating of Class C or higher is recommended
- For pedestrian only areas, a system and grate with a minimum Load Rating of Class A is recommended. If wheeled carts are likely for deliveries then a higher load rating should be considered
Application
- ADA compliant, HeelSafe, and/or slip resistant grates may be required in pedestrian access areas
- Wastewater from parking areas may contain hydrocarbons and an oil/water separator may be required
- Commercial food service areas may require a hygienic drainage solution
Areas with large run-off volumes may be ideal for modular water storage such as ACO StormBrixx