ATPP 1130 - Plumbing Code

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will identify when the building owner is able to procure permits, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will identify when the master plumber is able to procure permits, to an accuracy of 80%.
3. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the limitations and responsibilities of the contractor, to an accuracy of 80%.
4. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the limitations and responsibilities of the inspector, to an accuracy of 80%.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the number and type of fixtures required for any commercial occupancy.

Objectives:

1. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and final exam ques ons, the student will calculate the number of water closets required in a theater, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will calculate the number of urinals allowed in any building, to an accuracy of 80%.
3. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and final exam questions, the student will calculate the number of lavatories required in an office, to an accuracy of 80%.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the minimum sizes and safety requirements for water heaters.

Objectives:

1. Given lecture notes and final exam questions, the student will pick the minimum size water heater required in a four bedroom home, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the correct safety relief valve for a water heater, to an accuracy of 80%.
3. Given final exam questions, the student will identify the correct termination height for the discharge of the relief valve for a water heater, to an accuracy of 80%.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a commercial water distribution system.

Objectives:

1. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the number of wsfu’s, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the fixture pressure requirements, to an accuracy of 80%.
3. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the equivalent length requirements, to an accuracy of 80%.
4. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the supply pipe size, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a commercial sanitary drainage system.

Objectives:

1. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the number of dfu’s, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the horizontal branch pipe sizes, to an accuracy of 100%.
3. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the stack pipe size, to an accuracy of 100%.
4. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the building drain/sewer pipe size, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a roof storm drainage system.

Objectives:

1. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and location of a building, the student will determine the probable rainfall, to an accuracy of 100%.
2. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and the roof area of a building, the student will determine the gutter size, to an accuracy of 100%.
3. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and the roof area of a building, the student will determine the leader/conductor size, to an accuracy of 100%.
4. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and the roof area of a building, the student will determine the building storm drain/sewer pipe size, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a drainage vent system.

Objectives:

1. Given a layout of a plumbing drainage system, the student will size each vent pipe shown, to an accuracy of 100%.
2. Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and a layout of a plumbing drainage system with a vent developed length greater than 40 feet, the student will determine the size of each vent pipe shown, to an accuracy of 100%.

Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the function and location of a trap.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will describe the reason for a trap in a plumbing drainage system, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will list the required locations for a trap in a plumbing drainage system, to an accuracy of 80%.
3. Given final exam questions, the student will list minimum trap sizes for five plumbing fixtures, to an accuracy of 80%.

Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the function and location of a clean‐out.

Objectives:

1. Given final exam questions, the student will describe the reason for a clean‐out in a plumbing drainage system, to an accuracy of 80%.
2. Given final exam questions, the student will list the required locations for a clean‐out in a plumbing drainage system, to an accuracy of 80%.

1. Administration
2. Definitions
3. General Regulations
4. Fixtures, Faucets and Water Heaters
5. Water Supply and Distribution
6. Sanitary Drainage
7. Indirect/Special Waste
8. Vents
9. Traps
10. Storm Drainage
11. Fuel Piping & Special Piping