Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC130   19964-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/26/96
IMC130 19964-99999 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Interpreting Commercial Plumbing Drawings
Interpretation of mechanical drawings of piping, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and material takeoffs on plumbing related components in commercial construction. Model and local plumbing codes, code modification procedures, and application of local codes. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC130   19964-99999 Interpreting Commercial Plumbing Drawings
1. Interpret mechanical drawings related to commercial piping. (I, II)
2. Interpret mechanical drawings related to HVAC systems. (III)
3. Perform material takeoffs on plumbing related components using mechanical drawings. (IV)
4. Explain the purpose of model plumbing codes. (V)
5. Compare local plumbing codes with model plumbing codes. (VI)
6. Delineate the procedure for modifying plumbing codes. (VII)
7. Design a proposed plumbing code change request. (VIII)
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IMC130   19964-99999 Interpreting Commercial Plumbing Drawings
    I. Reading blueprints and mechanical drawings
        A. Descriptions
        B. Sets
        C. Symbols and abbreviations
        D. Interpretation
      II. Commercial pipe mechanical drawings
          A. Descriptions
          B. Sets
          C. Symbols and abbreviations
          D. Interpretation
        III. HVAC mechanical drawings
            A. National Electrical Code (NEC)
            B. Uniform Mechanical Code
            C. Sheet metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) codes
            D. Local codes
            E. Reading and interpreting symbols
          IV. Plumbing material takeoffs
              A. Calculating length and amount of drainage pipe
              B. Calculating numbers and types of fixtures, fittings and connections
              C. Estimating installation supplies and materials
              D. Selecting and ordering in cost effective manner
              E. Catalogs, suppliers and reference materials
              F. Bidding strategies
            V. Model plumbing codes
                A. Purpose of model codes
                  1. Consumer protection
                  2. Standardization
                  3. Quality control
                B. Derivation of model codes
                  1. Administration
                  2. Uniform plumbing code
                  3. Definitions
                  4. Vents and venting
                  5. General regulations
                  6. Fuel gas piping
                  7. Water heaters and vents
                  8. Occupational Safety and Health Laws
                  9. Negligence
                C. Resources
                  1. Local gas supplier
                  2. local gas codes
                  3. National Fuel Gas Code
                D. Uses of model codes
              VI. Local plumbing codes
                  A. Model code adoption
                  B. Differences in local codes
                  C. City of Phoenix Code
                    1. Supersedes uniform codes
                    2. Supplements uniform codes
                    3. Occupational Health and Safety Administration
                  D. Specific differences between local code and model codes
                  E. Areas of ambiguity
                VII. Modification procedures
                    A. Determining specific needs
                    B. Review model and local codes
                    C. Plan revision
                  VIII. Steps in code modification requests
                      A. Determining authority
                      B. Who can initiate a code change
                      C. Format
                      D. Justification
                      E. Resources and references
                      F. Format and presentation
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