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International Plumbing
Description
Become an expert in understanding the requirements for installing and inspecting plumbing systems so that your work will be in compliance with the International Plumbing Code, which is the industry standard for installation and inspection. It explains the proper plumbing standards for a wide variety of technicians and personnel and it establishes minimum regulations for plumbing systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. The course also covers a full explanation of plumbing fixtures and prohibited fixtures.
Agenda [download course agenda]
General Regulations Explained
- Plumbing materials
- Required sewers and location
- Prohibited fittings and practices
- Protection of piping and structures
- Support requirements
- Excavations and open trenches
Types of Joints
- Wiped
- Solvent cement plastic pipe
- Flanged fixture connections
- Soldered joints
Plumbing Fixtures
- Overflows, strainers, connections
- Settings of wall-hung fixtures
- Floor drains and shower stalls
- Prohibited fixtures
Water Heater Installations
- Safety devices
- Drain pan installation
- Clearance
- Protection from damage
- Installation and connections
- Insulation requirements
Installation of the Water
Distribution System
- Back flow prevention devices
- Requirements for flush-o-meter valves
- Water pressure regulation
- Potable water supply and distribution
- Fixture units
- Sizing drainage lines and vent piping systems
- Traps and trap seals
- Floor drain traps
Requirements Regarding Changes in the Direction of Flow
- Installation of cleanouts
- How to size and locate cleanouts
Sanitary Drainage Systems
- ABS, PVC, cast iron and other materials
- Fittings used in sanitary drainage
- Assigning fixture units to plumbing fixtures
- Sizing the drainage lines and vent the piping systems
Testing
- Air, water, mercury and drainage lines
- Techniques
Indirect Waste Piping
- Venting requirements
- Vent stacks
- Relief vents
- Vertical wet venting
- Vent stacks and relief vents
- Combination drains and vent systems
- Island fixtures venting
Gas Pipe
- Sizing gas lines
- Materials and supports