Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA184   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA184 19986-20086 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND ACID WASTES
Identification and installation of specific types of traps and interceptors. Critical dimensions and code requirements for the installation of traps and interceptors. Purpose and function of traps and interceptors. Servicing of traps and interceptors. Tools and equipment necessary for installation and service. Types of materials commonly used for corrosive resistant waste piping. Installation and joining methods used with corrosive resistant waste piping.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA184   19986-20086 TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND ACID WASTES
1. Describe specific types of traps, their purpose and function. (I)
2. Describe specific types of interceptors, their purpose and function. (II)
3. Demonstrate installation of specific types of traps. (III)
4. Demonstrate installation of various types of interceptors. (IV)
5. Clean and service specific types of traps. (V)
6. Clean and service specific types of interceptors. (VI)
7. List and explain precautions, tools and equipment needed before beginning to service traps or interceptors. (VII)
8. Identify and describe specific corrosive resistant waste piping materials. (VIII)
9. Design and install specific types of resistant waste piping systems including joint coupling and underground installation. (IX)
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ABA184   19986-20086 TRAPS, INTERCEPTORS AND ACID WASTES
    I. Types of Traps
        A. P-traps
        B. S-traps
        C. Internal traps
        D. Non-siphon traps
        E. Drum traps
      II. Types of Interceptors
          A. Grease interceptors
          B. Oil interceptors
          C. Sediment interceptors
        III. Installation of Traps
            A. Critical dimensions
            B. Code requirements
            C. Siphoning, evaporation, back pressure and capillary action
          IV. Installation of Interceptors
              A. Position and support
              B. Flow Control and venting
              C. Inlet/outlet piping
            V. Servicing and Cleaning of traps
                A. Household traps
                B. Catch basins
                C. Grease traps
              VI. Servicing and Cleaning of Interceptors
                  A. Special purpose interceptors
                  B. Gasoline interceptors
                  C. Oil interceptors
                VII. Precautions and Tools
                    A. Safety factors
                    B. Proper tools
                    C. EPA regulations
                    D. Pipe support
                    E. Floor drains
                    F. Roof flashing
                  VIII. Corrosive Resistant Waste Piping Materials
                      A. Borosilicate glass piping
                      B. Plastic piping
                      C. Thermoplastic and thermoset piping
                      D. Silicon cast iron piping
                      E. Bell and spigot piping
                    IX. Design and Installation
                        A. Underground installation
                        B. Joint coupling
                        C. Borosilicate glass piping
                        D. Plastic, thermoplastic and thermoset piping
                        E. Silicon cast iron piping
                        F. Bell and spigot piping
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