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Chicago Faucets Debuts +Healthcare Plumbing Solutions

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Chicago Faucets, a Geberit Group company and maker of commercial plumbing fittings will introduce +Healthcare products to hospital planners, architects, engineers and construction professionals. The +Healthcare is a portfolio of clinical-grade plumbing solutions engineered for long-term reliability and performance in demanding healthcare environments.

“Specifiers and contractors working in healthcare environments are making decisions that will impact a facility for decades,” said Richard Nortier, director of marketing, Chicago Faucets. They need products they can trust to perform reliably, meet healthcare requirements, and support their reputation with owners and facility leaders.”

Key products include:

Auto-Drain Shower System, which reduces stagnant water in showers by automatically draining the shower pipe and shower hose after each use, supporting proactive water management strategies without compromising the durability required in high-use clinical settings. For healthcare facilities navigating water safety protocols, Auto-Drain provides a practical, built-in layer of protection and supports ASHRAE 514 and ASHRAE 188.

HyTronic TempShield Touchless Faucets, which deliver safe, tempered water in a touchless fitting, helping design teams balance infection prevention goals with patient safety considerations. The patented integrated ASSE 1070 certified thermostatic valve in the touchless faucet body eliminates contamination by leaks below the deck while supporting compliance with scald prevention standards. A wider gooseneck HyTronic faucet is available to meet the latest FGI Guidelines and ASHRAE 514.

CF Connect app for Water Management, a  water intelligence platform that brings data visibility to HyTronic touchless faucets, enabling facility managers to automate flushing, download usage logs, and support water safety programs proactively. This helps hospitals comply with the Joint Commission Water Management Standard EC.02.05.02, Veterans Health Administration Directive 1061 and ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 514.

8450 Series Emergency Eyewash and Faucet, a compact, deck-mounted emergency eyewash with faucet solutions designed for healthcare and laboratory environments where emergency response capability must integrate cleanly with clinical workspaces. The series, designed to save space, is certified to ANSI/ISEA Z358.1.

Ligature-Resistant ELR Faucet and SLR Shower Solutions — Engineered specifically for behavioral health settings, these fittings support patient safety without sacrificing the durability and serviceability. They are designed to meet the unique specification challenges of psychiatric and behavioral care units and meet the New York Mental Health Guidelines.