In: Civil Engineering
Explain why electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough-in usually begins before framing is complete.
ELECTRICAL ROUGH IN
Electrical rough in means all pipes, and junctions are placed and the wires are pulled through it, but the equipments like switches, bulbs, all other electrical devices were not connected.
MECHANICAL ROUGH IN
Mechanical rough in includes HVAC (Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning), outlets, security system and other light fixtures.
PLUMBING ROUGH IN
Plumbing rough in means the pipe lines for tap,wash basin, bath room, toilet etc are fixed in the studs and bored holes. Also position of pipes for drainage systems are planed and placed.
Generaly rough in is done before completion of framing and closing the walls.
We fix the electical equipments like bulb, switch etc.. and other plumbing and mechanical eqiupments after closing the wall.