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Water Supply and Distribution Systems: This includes the planning, design, and installation of systems that provide water to buildings for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and other uses. It involves ensuring adequate pressure and flow rates, as well as safeguarding water quality.

Sanitary and Waste Systems: This involves the design of systems for collecting and removing sewage and waste water from buildings. It includes the layout of toilets, sinks, and drains, and the integration of sewers, septic tanks, or other waste management systems.

Stormwater Drainage Systems: Designing systems to manage rainwater and surface runoff to prevent flooding and water damage. This includes gutters, downspouts, drainage pipes, and storm drains.

Gas Piping and Distribution: Involves the design and installation of piping systems for natural gas or propane within buildings. This subcategory ensures the safe and efficient supply of gas for heating, cooking, and other applications.

Hot Water Systems: Designing systems that provide hot water for various uses such as bathing, cleaning, and cooking. This can include water heaters, boilers, and associated piping networks.

Fire Suppression Systems: Although sometimes considered part of fire protection engineering, plumbing engineers often design and install sprinkler systems and other fire suppression systems that use water, foam, or other substances to extinguish or control fires.

Irrigation Systems: For buildings with landscaped areas, plumbing engineering can include the design and installation of irrigation systems to efficiently water lawns, gardens, and other outdoor plantings.

Swimming Pools and Water Features: Involves the design of water circulation, filtration, and treatment systems for swimming pools, hot tubs, fountains, and other architectural water features.

Medical and Laboratory Gas Systems: In healthcare and research facilities, plumbing engineering includes the design and installation of systems for medical gases (like oxygen, nitrous oxide, and compressed air) and vacuum systems for laboratory and medical use.

Sustainable and Green Plumbing: This subcategory focuses on designing plumbing systems that reduce water usage and waste, incorporating technologies such as low-flow fixtures, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, and solar water heating.

Backflow Prevention Systems: Designing systems and devices to prevent contaminated water or chemicals from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Vent Systems: Designing ventilation systems for plumbing to remove sewage gases and odors and regulate air pressure within waste systems to ensure proper flow.