Plumbing Code

Scope

1. Code of Ethics
2. Permits
3. Plumbing Terms
4. General Regulations
5. Quality and Weight of Materials
6. Joints and Connections
7. Traps and Cleanout
8. Water Supply and Distribution
9. Plumbing Fixtures
10. Ventilation of Rooms and Fixtures
11. Minimum Trap Diameters, Drain Size and Fixtures Unit Value (Tables)
12. Maximum Fixtures Unit on one stock
13. Maximum permissible height and size of vents
14. Construction of a septic vault
15. how water and steam waste
16. House Drain and house sewer
17. Horizontal branches
18. Special waste
19. Inspection and Test
20. Special Privisions

Description

1. Code of Ethics

   The topic deals with the basic knowledge of general guidelines of character, rules and regulations as covenant in the plumbing practice. This includes moral obligation and relationship with clients and benefactors.

2. Plumbing Terms

   Definitions of various plumbing terms, phrases and words used to define and interpret activities in plumbing.

3. Permits

   Documentation of requisites to the activities undertaken in the plumbing project such as applications, applicants and general conditions to be observed.

4. General Regulations

   Application of alignment and pitch of pipe with inspection of the horizontal and vertical elevation above and below ground lines, pipe protection and workmanship including studies of prohibited fittings and dead end in pipe installation.

5. Quality and Weight of Pipes

   Study of different materials and their quality such as pipe, metal sheet lead and ferrules used in plumbing.

6. Joints and Connections

   Basic knowledge of joints and connections on different pipes use in plumbing.

7. Trap and Clean out

   Choices and different trap types and sizes of their protection, requirements for various plumbing fixtures, classification of clean out, equivalent, location and its construction along pipe installation.

8. Water Supply and Distribution

   Basic knowledge on the quality and redeems of potable water to meet standards of purity including sources, storage and distribution to the building from the water main through underwater into independent pipes network to the different fixtures.

9. Plumbing Fixtures

   Knowledge of all kinds of receptacles used such as water closets, urinal, bathtub, wash basin, wash tray bidet, slop sink, and similar fixtures. Definition of locations, conductors, ventilation including requirements on swimming pool and roof extensions.

10. Ventilation of Rooms and Fixtures

    The topic deals with the basic knowledge of ventilation requirements of rooms in all establishments with water closets and urinals.

11. Minimum Trap Diameter, Drain Size and Fixtures Unit Value (Tables)

    The study of different plumbing fixtures as presented in table form with the corresponding nominal size of trap and waste pipe required and equivalent fixture unit values assignment for easy reference of practitioners.

12. Maximum Fixture Unit on one stock

    The topic deals with the soil and waste stack installation and its connections, size requirements for each type of plumbing fixtures and their root terminal and below ground installation.

13. Maximum permissible length of main vent and waste stack

    Basic knowledge of the waste disposal system of a building and the general fixtures of a septic tank, working performance.

Plumbing Arithmetic

Scope

1. Modern Algebra
2. Trigonometry
3. Geometry
4. Physics
5. Financial Arithmetic

Description

1. Modern Algebra

   Basic theory of real numbers, equation functions and graph, equation functions and graph, exponent and exponential fractions

2. Trigonometry

   Basic concepts in trigonometric functions, solution of triangles, vectors, trigonometric functions of sum and differences.

3. Geometry

   Basic concepts in the theory and applications of plane coordinate system, equation and their loci, straight lines, conic sections, plane and spherical surfaces.

4. Physics

   Understanding of the science of physics, language of physics, matter, theory of forces and motion, vector, velocity and acceleration, matter and energy, kinetic theory of matter specifically the behavior of liquids, solids, air and other gases. Heat and temperature, expansion, change of state and its transferance.

5. Financial Arithmetic

   Basic concept of financial facts such as simple interest and simple discount, compound interest, simple annuities, amortization and sinking fund, depreciation and general annuities.

Practical Problems and Experiences

Scope

1. Plan Reading and Interpretation
2. Plumbing Materials
3. Plumbing fixtures and appliances
4. Hand and Machine Tools
5. Maintenance and Repair
6. Bill of Materials and Estimates
7. Obligations and Contracts</>

Description

1. Plan Reading and Interpretation

   Reading and interpretation of plans, symbols and legends and specifications.

2. Plumbing Materials

   Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of different kinds and classes of pipes, fittings, gauge, valves and regulators.

3. Plumbing Fixtures and appliances

   Shapes, sizes, dimensions, qualities and uses of different kinds and classes of plumbing fixtures and appliances; sizes, dimension, heights and location of water supply and discharge drains.

4. Hand and Machine Tools

   Different kinds of hand and machine tools and their uses for cutting, reaming, threading, caulking, flaring and brazing, welding joints and connections of different pipes and fittings; hand and machine for removing stoppages of drains, and repair of leaks and rusted pipes.

5. Maintenance and Repair

   Periodic and regular inspection and serving of pipes and fittings, controls, valves, regulators, plumbing fixtures, appliances, pumps and similar equipment; repair of leaks and rusted pipes.

6. Bill of Materials and Estimates

   Quantity take-off, bill of materials, cost estimates based on plans and specification.

7. Obligations and Contracts

   Obligations and contracts documentations, project technical reporting, inspection and acceptance of materials and workmanship.

Sanitation Plumbing Design and Installation

Scope

1. Development of sources of water for rural residences
2. Wastewater treatment and disposal for building and premises
3. Water supply and distribution system
4. Sanitary drainage and ventilating system
5. Storm and sub-surface drainage system
6. Water heating system
7. Dry and wet sand pipes
8. Water pumps, tank, cistern, sewage
9. Installation and workmanship
10. Plan and specification

Description

1. Development of sources of water for rural residences

   Determine the amount and quality of water, develop source and provide sanitary measures against contamination and pollution.

2. Waste water treatment and disposal for building and premises

   Method of sewage treatment and disposal, design and construction of septic tank, privy, cesspool, seepage.

3. Water supply and distribution system

   Planning and design of water supply, distribution, branch and all pipings to fixtures, appliances, appurtenance within the building and premises.

4. Sanitary drainage and ventilating system

   Planning and design of house drains, house sewers, horizontal branches, stacks, vents, drains, traps, cleanouts, special waste, manhole and appurtenance within the building and premises.

5. Storm and sub-surface drainage system

   Planning and design of ground and sub-surface drains, downspouts, floor and roof drains, area drains, catch basins, manholes and appurtenances within the building and premises.

6. Water heating system

   Planning and design of hot water supply and return pipes, water heaters and appurtenance within the building and premises.

7. Dry and wet sand pipes

   Planning and design of dry and wet standpipes, fire for fire protection within the building and premises.

8. Water pumps, tank, cistern, sewage

   Sizing the capacity of elevated and hydropneumatic tanks, cistern, sewage and scum pits and appurtenances within the building and premises.

9. Installation and workmanship

   Methods and techniques of pipe laying and installation, joints and connections, pipe hangers and supports, storage and protection from damages, inspection and acceptance of workmanship.

10. Plan and specification

    Preparation of orthographic working drawings, isometric, schematic diagrams, riser diagrams, details, symbols and legends and specifications.

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