Hospitals & Clinics
Trench drains in hospitals and other healthcare facilities are an important part of the overall public and property safety and special considerations, such as pedestrian and wheelchairs as well as heavier vehicle traffic should be accounted for.
Main Healthcare drainage locations:
- Hospital entrances
- Heliports
- ER entrances
- Loading docks
- Parking areas
- Areas with restricted depth
- Areas requiring discreet drainage
- Installations with needed chemical resistance
- Areas with special hygiene concerns
- Locker rooms and restroom facilities
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.
StormBrixx
Modular Water Tanks
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.
ACO UtilityDuct
Utility TrenchBuilding 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.
Cleanouts
Stainless Floor CleanoutsSquare and round cleanouts provide essential access for maintaining drain lines in commercial kitchens, food service areas, and industrial facilities.
ShowerChannel
Linear Shower DrainsShower drain channels combining sleek aesthetics with reliable performance. Multiple edge profiles, sizes, outlet options, and grate designs/finishes available.
ShowerPoint
Point Shower DrainsPoint shower drains combining sleek aesthetics with reliable performance. Multiple edge profiles, sizes, and grate designs/finishes available.
Case Studies
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CHG Healthcare
ACO StormBrixx 900 SD replaced the initially selected system from another company that wasn’t available in a reasonable timeframe. Its modular design required fewer deliveries, lowered transport costs, and installed quickly, meeting storage needs and helping the contractor finish ahead of schedule. -
The Bluffs
ACO StormBrixx 600 HD was installed at The Bluffs senior living center to control monsoon runoff and prevent flooding. The lightweight system met depth and soil constraints without heavy equipment or rock, delivering 7,502 ft³ of underground storage, protecting residents, visitors, and the facility from flooding. -
UIH Outpatient Facility
ACO Heel-Resistant Brickslot 200 was installed at the front entrance of the UIH Outpatient Facility to deliver sleek, discreet pavement drainage. A hydro analysis confirmed the need for 8 inch channels. The scope included 119 channels with access units totaling 415 linear feet, providing reliable runoff capture without visual clutter.
Considerations
Loading
- 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
- 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
- Delivery and emergency vehicle areas will need to withstand heavy vehicle traffic, a system and grate with a minimum Load Rating of Class E is recommended. Drains located in areas where vehicles turn or stop should also consider these additional dynamic loads. Monolithic systems (Monoblok) or those cast into the slab (Qmax) may be required to withstand dynamic loads
Application
- Healthcare environments may require Hygienic solutions and a stainless steel channel and grate should be considered for these areas
- ADA compliant and/or slip resistant grates may be required in pedestrian access areas
- In food preparation areas, the presence of solids, grease, and oils may require grease traps and/or sediment separators
- Increase safety in shower areas with level threshold linear shower drains
Areas with large run-off volumes may be ideal for modular water storage such as ACO StormBrixx