ATPP 1130 - Plumbing-Code Credit Hours: 2.00 Prerequisites: None
This class covers plumbing rules and regulations governing installation of plumbing systems. Considerations are also given to the rules and regulations pertaining to joints, traps, cleanouts, water distribution, fixtures and drainage.
Billable Contact Hours: 2
Scroll down for Course Content Outline Search for Sections Transfer Possibilities Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) - Utilize this website to easily search how your credits transfer to colleges and universities. OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to differentiate the responsibilities of the various entities involved in completing a plumbing project.
Objectives:
- Given final exam questions, the student will identify when the building owner is able to procure permits.
- Given final exam questions, the student will identify when the master plumber is able to procure permits.
- Given final exam questions, the student will identify the limitations and responsibilities of the contractor.
- Given final exam questions, the student will identify the limitations and responsibilities of the inspector.
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:
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and final exam questions, the student will calculate the number of water closets required in a theater.
- Given final exam questions, the student will calculate the number of urinals allowed in any building.
- 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.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the minimum sizes and safety requirements for water heaters.
Objectives:
- Given lecture notes and final exam questions, the student will pick the minimum size water heater required in a four-bedroom home.
- Given final exam questions, the student will identify the correct safety relief valve for a water heater.
- Given final exam questions, the student will identify the correct termination height for the discharge of the relief valve for a water heater.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a commercial water distribution system.
Objectives:
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the number of WSFUs.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the fixture pressure requirements.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the equivalent length requirements.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the supply pipe size.
Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a commercial sanitary drainage system.
Objectives:
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the number of DFUs.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the horizontal branch pipe sizes.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and fixture requirements for a building, the student will determine the stack pipe size.
- 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.
Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a roof storm drainage system.
Objectives:
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and location of a building, the student will determine the probable rainfall.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and the roof area of a building, the student will determine the gutter size.
- Given tables available in the current International Plumbing Code and the roof area of a building, the student will determine the leader/conductor size.
- 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.
Outcome 7: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to calculate the minimum pipe sizes for a drainage vent system.
Objectives:
- Given a layout of a plumbing drainage system, the student will size each vent pipe shown.
- 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.
Outcome 8: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the function and location of a trap.
Objectives:
- Given final exam questions, the student will describe the reason for a trap in a plumbing drainage system.
- Given final exam questions, the student will list the required locations for a trap in a plumbing drainage system.
- Given final exam questions, the student will list minimum trap sizes for five plumbing fixtures.
Outcome 9: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to describe the function and location of a clean‐out.
Objectives:
- Given final exam questions, the student will describe the reason for a clean‐out in a plumbing drainage system.
- Given final exam questions, the student will list the required locations for a clean‐out in a plumbing drainage system.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
- Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
- Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
- Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
- Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
- Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
- Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course: Communication: YES Critical Thinking: YES Information Literacy: YES Quantitative Reasoning: YES COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- Administration
- Definitions
- General Regulations
- Fixtures, Faucets and Water Heaters
- Water Supply and Distribution
- Sanitary Drainage
- Indirect/Special Waste
- Vents
- Traps
- Storm Drainage
- Fuel Piping & Special Piping
Primary Faculty Gordon, Victoria Secondary Faculty Pawlowski, Timothy Associate Dean Jewett, Mark Dean Hutchison, Donald
Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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