Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA172   19972-20002 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  10/22/96  
ABA172      19972-20002 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Residential/Commercial Plumbing Drawings
Reading and interpreting residential and commercial plumbing blueprints, drawings and specifications. Using an architect's scale, preparing materials takeoffs and developing a bill of materials. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA172   19972-20002 Residential/Commercial Plumbing Drawings
1. List and define trade terms associated with residential and commercial plumbing drawings. (I)
2. List the types of drawings that may be included in a set of residential plans and explain the difference between plans and specifications. (II)
3. Interpret plumbing related information from a specific set of residential plans. (III)
4. Explain the relationship that exist among the various drawings in a set of residential plans. (IV)
5. Use an architect's scale to draw and measure lines to scale. (V)
6. Prepare a material takeoff for drain, waste, vent (DWV) and cold water piping. (VI)
7. Interpret information from given site plans. (VII)
8. Verify dimensions shown on drawings and generate a Request for Information (RFI) when discrepancies are found. (VIII)
9. On a supplied set of commercial plans, locate plumbing entry points, walls, and chases, and determine the sizes of drains, lines and other plumbing requirements. (IX)
10. Develop a bill of materials from a specific plumbing plan. (X)
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ABA172   19972-20002 Residential/Commercial Plumbing Drawings
    I. Trade Terms
        A. Architect's scale
        B. Details
        C. Easements
        D. Electrical plans
        E. Elevations
        F. Floor plans
        G. Foundation plans
        H. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) drawings
        I. Notes
        J. Site plan
        K. Scale
        L. Set-back
        M. Specifications
        N. Architectural drawings
        O. Alternate
        P. Request for Information (RFI)
        Q. Other
      II. Drawings and Specifications
          A. Drawing types
            1. Plot plan
            2. Foundation plan
            3. Floor plans
            4. Elevations
            5. Details
            6. Electrical drawings
            7. HVAC drawings
            8. Plumbing drawings
          B. Specifications
            1. Types and quality of materials
            2. Installation instructions
            3. Testing instructions
        III. Plan Reading Exercise - Residential
            A. Title block
            B. Scale
            C. Notes
            D. Symbols
            E. Setbacks
            F. Easements
            G. Side yards
            H. Plumbing details
              1. water supply
              2. DWV installations
              3. piping specifications
          IV. Relationship of Drawings
              A. Plot plan
              B. Foundation plan
              C. Floor plan
              D. Electrical plan
              E. HVAC plan
              F. Plumbing drawings
              G. Architectural drawings
              H. Structural drawings
              I. Mechanical drawings
            V. Drawing Exercise
                A. Architect's scale
                B. Scales
                  1. 1" = 1'
                  2. 3/4" = 1'
                  3. 1/2" = 1'
                  4. 1/4" = 1'
                  5. 1/8" = 1'
                  6. other
              VI. Material Takeoff
                  A. DWV lines
                  B. Cold water supply lines
                VII. Site Plans
                    A. Site dimensions
                    B. Building location
                    C. Utilities
                  VIII. Request for Information
                      A. Purpose
                      B. References
                        1. Specification
                        2. Drawing
                      C. Time line
                      D. Originator
                      E. Date
                    IX. Plan Reading Exercise - Commercial
                        A. Plumbing entry points
                        B. Walls
                        C. Chases
                        D. Drains
                        E. Lines
                          1. Supply
                          2. DWV
                      X. Bill of Materials
                          A. Pipe
                          B. Fixtures
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