PLB 211 - Advanced Plumbing

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Plumbing

Description:

This course introduces advance piping principles as they apply to the plumbing industry. Students learn to identify and use a variety of piping, fittings, and materials in domestic water and drainage installations. These installations could be in new or retro-fit applications. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify various material, components, and accessories for water and drainage installation and venting applications; Explain the differences in piping and fittings used in domestic water systems and drainage systems; Demonstrate various installation techniques for copper, plastic and domestic water lines; Idenify drainage fitting patterns, bend, degrees and their common application; Calculate pitch and grade; Connect different drainage fittings of dissimilar materials; Design a bathroom draw a sketch of pipe; Evaluate gas piping distribution and associated accessories; Design gas line based on BTU requirements; Demonstrate knowledge of drilling, boring, and notching techniques as well as installations; Apply the appropriate techniques to install, repair, and maintain pipes in accordance with local and international plumbing codes.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

PLB 210

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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