Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA188   20002-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA188 20002-20086 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Plumbing Codes I
Specific plumbing codes. Administrative rules and procedures that govern plumbing systems. General plumbing regulations. Permissible materials and installation standards used for plumbing systems. Inspection and testing. Design considerations for drainage, sewer, waste and venting systems. Traps and interceptors, joints and connections and plumbing fixtures.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA188   20002-20086 Plumbing Codes I
1. Identify specific plumbing codes. (I)
2. Explain the administrative rules and procedures that govern plumbing systems. (II)
3. Identify permissible materials for plumbing systems. (III)
4. Interpret general plumbing regulations. (IV)
5. Describe appropriate material installation standards. (V)
6. Perform procedures for the inspection and testing of all plumbing systems. (VI)
7. Explain the design considerations for a drainage system. (VII)
8. Explain the design considerations for a sewer system for private and public applications. (VIII)
9. Explain the design considerations for a venting system for single and multi-story buildings. (IX)
10. Explain the design considerations for a drainage/waste system. (X)
11. Install plumbing traps and interceptors. (XI)
12. Describe proper applications of plumbing joints and connections. (XII)
13. Install and properly plumbing fixtures. (XIII)
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ABA188   20002-20086 Plumbing Codes I
    I. Plumbing Codes
        A. Uniform plumbing codes (UPC)
        B. International association of plumbing/mechanical officials (IADMO)
        C. International conference of building officials (ICBO)
      II. Administrative Rules and Procedures
          A. Permits
          B. Legality / liability
          C. Amendment and appeals procedures
          D. Inspections
          E. Definitions
        III. Permissible Materials
            A. Minimum standards
            B. Iron pipe
            C. Copper tubing
            D. Lead
            E. Ferrules and bushings
            F. Closet rings
            G. Fittings
              1. clean out
              2. threaded
              3. back water valves and fittings
            H. Zinc alloy components
          IV. General Instructions and Regulations
              A. Connections and disposal of liquid wastes
              B. Sewer requirements
              C. Damaged systems
              D. Industrial wastes
              E. Plans required
            V. Installation Standards
                A. Prohibited fittings and practices
                B. Independent systems
                C. Protection of piping, materials and structures
                D. Hangers and supports
                E. Trenching, excavation and backfill
              VI. Inspection Procedures
                  A. Inspections
                    1. scope
                    2. advanced notice
                    3. responsibility
                    4. approval
                  B. Testing requirements
                    1. tests
                    2. retesting
                    3. corrections
                    4. covering / uncovering
                  C. Test types
                    1. media
                    2. water tests
                    3. air tests
                    4. building sewer tests
                    5. water piping tests
                    6. defective systems
                    7. waivers and exceptions
                VII. Drainage System Design
                    A. Flow
                    B. Components
                    C. Classification
                    D. Sizing
                    E. Clean outs
                    F. Multi-fixtures
                    G. Building structural factors
                  VIII. Private and Public Sewer System Design
                      A. Materials
                      B. Fixture Unit Equivalents
                      C. Pipe sizing
                      D. Fixture connections
                      E. Changes in direction
                      F. Clean outs
                      G. Horizontal grades
                      H. Gravity drainage
                      I. Suds relief
                    IX. Design of Venting Systems
                        A. Vents
                          1. required
                          2. not required
                        B. Materials
                        C. Vent sizing
                        D. Vent grades and connections
                        E. Vent terminations
                        F. Stack and relief vents
                        G. Single story building
                        H. Multi-story building
                      X. Drainage/Waste System Design
                          A. Indirect waste conditions
                          B. Approvals
                          C. Indirect waste piping/receptors
                          D. Pressure drainage connections
                          E. Sterile equipment
                          F. Appliances
                          G. Cooling water / drinking fountains
                          H. Steam and hot water drainage condensers and sumps
                          I. Chemical wastes
                          J. Vertical wet venting
                        XI. Traps and Interceptors
                            A. Traps
                              1. required
                              2. protection
                              3. description
                              4. prohibited
                              5. seals and floor drains
                              6. grease
                            B. Interceptors
                              1. industrial
                              2. slaughter houses / packing
                              3. autowash rack
                              4. commercial kitchens
                              5. food waste disposal
                          XII. Joints and Connections
                              A. Tight Mess
                              B. Joints
                                1. types
                                2. uses
                                3. special
                                4. prohibited
                              C. Connections
                                1. flanged
                                2. increasers and reducers
                                3. prohibited
                                4. waste proofing
                            XIII. Plumbing Fixtures
                                A. Materials and alternates
                                B. Overflows
                                C. Strainers and connections
                                D. Prohibited special fixtures
                                E. Installation
                                F. Urinals
                                G. Floor drains and shower stalls
                                H. Plumbing future fixtures
                                I. Whirlpool bath tubs
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