
Mechanical and Plumbing design for a Commercial Pool at Haven Aquatic Center, CA
S3DA Design is providing Mechanical and Plumbing engineering for a commercial pool at Haven Aquatic Center, California, focused on reliable circulation, treatment, and heating systems that support safe daily operations.
S3DA’s Scope (Mechanical + Plumbing for Pool Systems)
- Pool circulation & treatment system design
- Main circulation pumps
- Filtration systems
- Skimmers, main drains, inlets, and gutters
- Hydraulic calculations
- Turnover-rate verification
- System sizing and performance-based equipment selection
- Water disinfection + chemical systems
- Disinfection system design
- Chemical dosing system design
- Safety requirements and operational considerations
- Pool heating & heat recovery
- Pool heating system design (heat pumps, boilers, solar assist, or hybrid approach—per project needs)
- Heat exchanger sizing and integration
- Energy efficiency strategies and heat recovery (where applicable)
- Integration points with building mechanical systems
- Mechanical room layout + documentation
- Equipment room layout and required clearances
- Piping arrangement and valve schematics for maintainability and clarity
Key Challenges & Solutions
Commercial aquatic facilities demand tight water quality control, dependable turnover performance, and safe chemical handling—all within a mechanical room footprint that must remain serviceable long-term. S3DA addresses this by coordinating hydraulic calculations, equipment selection, and a clean mechanical-room layout that prioritizes access, valve logic, and long-term operations—supporting a smoother plan review and easier maintenance for facility teams.
The Result
A coordinated pool mechanical and plumbing design package that supports:
- Code- and safety-conscious system layouts for a public aquatic environment
- Right-sized circulation, filtration, and heating equipment based on engineering calculations
- Clear, permit-ready documentation to streamline review and construction coordination
S3DA’s integrated engineering approach helps clients reduce coordination burden and keep projects moving on schedule.
