PLB 202 - Blueprint Reading

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This course was designed for plumbing and pipe fitting students who need to develop the ability to interpret trade blueprints and plan the installation of the required plumbing. The appropriate method to interpret all types of trade drawings and make orthographic or isometric sketches of plumbing installations will be discussed. The student will have the opportunities for extensive practice which provide reinforcement and additional performance skills will be presented. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must have completed three years apprenticeship and must be employed by a Master Plumber. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Read blueprints and sketch plumbing features; Discuss the purpose of specifications and plumbing codes; Measure scales lengths and uses of the architect's scale; Discuss materials, construction, and pipe connections for a floor drain; Identify floor plan symbols for sinks and other kitchen equipment and describe the details of kitchen planning; Identify the floor plan symbols for bathtub, water closet, lavatory, and shower; Interpret the rough-in sheet; Discuss the installation of a wall-hung lavatory; Show why isometric drawings are used in the plumbing trade; Show pipe sizes on an isometric pipe drawing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

At Least Two Years of Apprenticeship and Employed by a Master Plumber

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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