Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA288   20002-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA288 20002-20086 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Plumbing Codes II
Water and gas distribution systems materials. Design and installation of water and gas distribution systems. Installation of water heaters and vents.
Prerequisites: ABA188.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA288   20002-20086 Plumbing Codes II
1. Identify and discuss materials needed for water and gas distribution systems. (I)
2. Design and install a water distribution system. (II)
3. Design and install a natural and liquid propane gas system. (III)
4. Demonstrate proper installation of water heaters. (IV)
5. Demonstrate proper installation of vents. (V)
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ABA288   20002-20086 Plumbing Codes II
    I. Materials
        A. Water systems
          1. Values
          2. Gravity Supply Tanks
          3. Pressure Regulator / Relief Valves
        B. Gas systems
          1. Valves
          2. Gravity Supply tanks
          3. Pressure Regulator /Relief Valves
      II. Water Distribution Systems
          A. Running Water Requirements
          B. Unlawful Connections
          C. Cross-Connection Control
          D. Backflow Prevention
          E. General/Special Requirements
        III. Fuel Gas Piping
            A. Definitions
            B. Plans Required
            C. Workmanship / Inspections
            D. Authority to Render/ Disconnect Gas Service
            E. Temporary Use of Gas
            F. Meter Locations
            G. Materials / Installation
            H. Liquid Propane Gas Installation
            I. Interconnections
            J. Required Gas Supply / Sizing
            K. Medium Pressure Systems
          IV. Water Heaters
              A. Definitions and Scope
              B. Permits and Inspections
              C. Gas / Oil Fired
              D. Combustion Air
              E. Clearances and Prohibition Locations
              F. Protection from Drainage, Access and Working Space
            V. Vents
                A. Limitations
                B. Connections and Terminations
                C. Location and Support of Venting Systems
                D. Length, Pitch, Clearance and Area
                E. Multiple Appliances
                F. Existing Systems
                G. Draft Hoods
                H. Chimneys
                  1. Existing
                  2. Connectors
                I. Mechanical Draft Systems
                J. Ventilating and Exhaust Hoods
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