Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC134   19964-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/23/96
IMC134 19964-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Plumbing Installations
Installation procedures for water service lines, water meters and indirect registers, water supply piping, water heaters, water softeners, solar hot water hookups. Installation procedures for bathtubs, showers sink and lavatories and water closets, urinals and handicapped requirements. Recirculation systems and installation, adjustment and maintenance of pressure reduction valves. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC134   19964-99999 Plumbing Installations
1. Explain water meter requirements. (I)
2. Plan the water supply piping for a given structure. (II)
3. Describe procedures for roughing-in bathroom fixtures. (III)
4. Differentiate characteristics of recirculation systems. (IV)
5. Explain installation requirements for recirculation systems. (V)
6. Describe the use, installation, adjustment and maintenance procedures for pressure reducing valves. (VI)
7. Explain methods of cleaning and disinfection of potable water systems. (VII)
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IMC134   19964-99999 Plumbing Installations
    I. Water meter requirements
        A. Main to meter service
        B. curb stop
        C. Cub box
        D. External meter register
        E. Shut off valve location
        F. Piping material and sizes
        G. Frost protection
      II. Water supply piping
          A. Selecting the best location
          B. Solar hot water considerations
          C. Water softener location
          D. Hose Bibbs
          E. Precautions
            1. Galvanic corrosion prevention
            2. Backflow prevention
            3. Building codes
          F. Locating fixtures
            1. Stubouts
            2. Drain locations
            3. Building composition
          G. Brackets and backing
            1. Riser and stubout assembly
            2. Backing boards
          H. Drain supply lines
            1. Fixture risers
            2. Pipe dimensions
            3. Branch runs
            4. Energy savings considerations
          I. Appliances
            1. Dishwashers
            2. Clothes washers
            3. Sinks
            4. Icemakers
          J. Accessibility for service repair
          K. Water hammer
          L. Frost Protection
          M. Pipe Protection
        III. Bathroom fixture framing rough-in procedures
            A. Residential Considerations
            B. Light Commercial
            C. Bathtubs
            D. Lavatories and Sinks
            E. Tub and shower
            F. Water Closets
            G. Urinals
            H. Handicapped fixtures
          IV. Recirculation Systems
              A. Types
                1. Upfeed
                2. Downfeed
                3. Combined
              B. Components
                1. Storage tanks
                2. Tempering mixing valves
                3. Water pumps
                4. Piping materials
                5. Check valves
                6. Aquastats
              C. Layout
                1. Gravity return
                2. Forced circulation
              D. Multiple heaters and storage tanks
                1. Principles
                2. Function
            V. Installation procedures
                  1. Hot water supply main
                  2. Connections with cold water supply
                  3. Centrifugal pump by-pass or union
                  4. Exceptions
              VI. Pressure-reducing valves
                  A. Purpose
                  B. Function
                  C. Installation
                    1. Bonnet
                    2. strainer
                    3. Location
                  D. Adjustment
                  E. Maintenance
                    1. Routine
                    2. Troubleshooting
                VII. Potable water cleaning and disinfection
                    A. Visible contaminants
                      1. Initial flushing
                    B. Invisible contaminants
                      1. Definitions
                      2. Care of Pipes and Fittings
                      3. Code Requirements for disinfection
                      4. Disinfection methods
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