PLB 209 - International Plumbing Codes

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This course is designed to assist students in understanding codes and adjacent code provisions. It addresses various codes founded upon certain basic principles of environmental sanitation and safety through properly designed, acceptably installed, and adequately maintained plumbing systems will be addressed. NOTE: Prerequisites: Must be employed by a Master Plumber. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Correct all plumbing violations; Size and design plumbing systems for residential and commercial buildings; Define various plumbing systems code; Change the direction of flow without restrictions regarding drainage fitting patterns; Apply the standards to control all materials, systems, and equipment used in the construction, installation, alteration, repair, or replacement of plumbing or drainage systems or parts; Test joints and connections in the plumbing system requiring gas tight and watertight for the pressure required; Apply the plumbing code regarding how fixtures shall be separately trapped by a water seal trap and placed as close as possible to the fixture outlet; Demonstrate the proper handling of liquid waste containing grease, flammable wastes and other ingredients harmful to the building drainage system; Confirm the requirements for plumbing fixtures for accessible use and their installation.

Credits:

5.00

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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