PLB 208 - Philadelphia Plumbing Codes

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This course reviews the major aspects of Philadelphia Plumbing Code (1996 Edition). Emphasis will be placed on general regulations, plumbing definitions, materials, sanitary and storm water systems. Students will be exposed to sketching, laying out, and sizing of various systems. NOTE: Prerequisites: NOTE: Prerequisites: Must be employed by a Master Plumber. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Determine if a back-flow prevention assembly is necessary; Check with your inspector on the appropriate assembly required for the job; Determine the minimum water pressure required at the most remote outlet on any potable water system; Identify the requirements on a potable water system flush-out valve; Identify and operate the vacuum breaker on the discharge side; Demonstrate how a direct connection to a sewer or waste line can be properly utilized; Connect and identify appropriate pipelines; Size drainage and vent lines.

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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