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 Drains- Polymer concrete channels
- 0.5% sloped systems
- Steel edge rails
- Steel, iron, and plastic grates
- EN1433 A–E grate loading
SlabDrain
Shallow Depth Drains- Polymer concrete channels
- Constant depth systems
- Various edge rail & grate materials
- Shallow invert depth
- EN1433 A–F grate loading
ACO StormBrixx®
Modular Water TanksStormBrixx is a geocellular stormwater storage solution designed to maximize capacity in areas with depth or space restrictions. Its modular, brick-bonding design ensures stability, while lightweight construction simplifies installation alongside existing utilities. Built for durability with a 50–60 year design life, StormBrixx offers reliable water management that reduces excavation needs and provides long-lasting performance in urban and industrial environments.
Building Drainage
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
Midvale, UtahACO 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
Flagstaff, ArizonaACO 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
Chicago, IllinoisACO 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