Maricopa Community Colleges  ABA185   19986-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ABA185 19986-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PLUMBING DRAWINGS
Interpretation of specific types of mechanical plumbing drawings. Plumbing and mechanical requirements of commercial buildings. Identification of piping, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical pathways using mechanical and electrical drawings. Emphasis on material take off of plumbing related components. Coordination of mechanical and electrical contracts based upon mechanical drawings.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABA185   19986-20086 ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PLUMBING DRAWINGS
1. Describe and interpret mechanical drawings as they relate to piping. (I - VII)
2. Describe and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings as they relate to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. (I - VIII)
3. Use mechanical and electrical drawings as needed to perform material takeoffs on plumbing related components. (I- VIII)
4. Explain specific floor plans using mechanical drawings. (I - VIII)
5. Locate existing piping, hot and cold water lines, electric lines and ductwork in conjunction with piping and other building components using mechanical and electrical drawings. (I -VIII)
6. Identify and describe relationships between mechanical units and piping outlined in mechanical and electrical drawings. (I - VIII)
7. Explain the coordination of plumbing and mechanical contracts using mechanical drawings. (IV)
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ABA185   19986-20086 ADVANCED COMMERCIAL PLUMBING DRAWINGS
    I. Mechanical Drawing M-1
        A. Location of air handling units
        B. Piping
        C. Hot and cold water lines
        D. Return lines
        E. Material takeoff
      II. Mechanical Drawing M-2
          A. Existing piping
          B. Hot and cold water lines
          C. Basement floor plan
          D. Material Takeoff
        III. Mechanical Drawing M-3
            A. Fiberglass storage tank and chiller
            B. Underground tank
            C. Exposed chilled water piping
            D. Material takeoff
          IV. Mechanical Drawing M-4:
              A. HVAC ductwork, grilles, registers and diffusers
              B. Piping in conjunction with ductwork, electrical raceways and other building components
              C. Coordination of plumbing and mechanical contracts
              D. Material takeoff
            V. Mechanical Drawing M-5:
                A. Existing HVAC conditions
                B. Planning first floor pipe runs
                C. Material takeoff
              VI. Mechanical Drawing M-6
                  A. Flow sheet
                  B. Piping requirements in entirety
                  C. Relationships among mechanical units and piping
                  D. Pipe size changes
                  E. Valves & gauges
                  F. Material takeoff
                VII. Mechanical Drawing M-7
                    A. Schedules for air handling units, chillers, cabinet unit heaters, pumps and HVAC systems
                    B. Symbols
                    C. Material takeoff
                  VIII. Electrical Drawing E-1
                      A. Classroom floor plan
                      B. Location of ceiling lights
                      C. Location of HVAC supply diffusers
                      D. Material takeoff
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