"Simple, down-to-earth explanations for everyday problems."

"Plumbing & pipefitting skills are something every maintenance technician should have."

Purpose of Seminar:

LEARN TO:

• Troubleshoot, Repair, Assemble & Support Piping
• Fix Common Valve Problems
• Test Wet & Dry Piping Systems
• Read Plumbing & Piping Drawings
• Test & Fix Water Pressure Problems
• Work with Backflow Devices
• Find & Follow Plumbing Codes

Regardless of what type of plant or facility you operate in, plumbing and piping systems are critical to keeping your building and equipment up and running at all times. When pipes or plumbing are inoperable, it not only can effect the way an entire facility operates, but it may even shut parts of it down. The purpose of this training is to provide in-house technicians and engineers the skills they need to keep plumbing and piping systems functioning at all times and how to recognize and repair common problems found in commercial buildings…..without relying on outside contractors. We approach our students as if they were our own employees and give them the real world education they need to do their job. By the end of this seminar, students will be able to go back to their facility and immediately apply what they learned and help keep your plumbing and piping systems functioning properly and safely. Training like this never costs – it pays!

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course students will receive a training certificate and 1.6 Continuing Education Units indicating that the student has learned to:

• Identify Proper Plumbing & Pipefitting Materials & Tools
• Work Safely with Plumbing & Pipefitting
• Read Plumbing & Pipefitting Drawings and Schematics
• Find and Follow Plumbing Codes & Regulations
• Troubleshoot, Repair, Assemble and Support Piping
• Understand Test Methods for Leaks in Pipes & Valves
• Identify Various Valves & their Functions
• Troubleshoot & Repair Common Valve Problems
• Describe the Function of Various Plumbing Fixtures
• Understand Water Distribution Systems & Water Quality
• Test for Water Pressure and Flow Problems
• Understand Backflow and Protecting Potable Water Supply
• Identify Sanitary Drainage and Trap Systems
• Implement a Plumbing & Pipefitting Maintenance Program

Course Outline / Agenda

Students who participate in this two-day program will walk away with a better understanding of plumbing & pipefitting troubleshooting, repair and maintenance for plants and facilities. The course covers the necessary requirements to follow code and safety regulations while providing the student with a practical foundation to quickly identify problems and solve them on their own, whether it’s a low-pressure water supply line problem, drippy valve or a clogged drain trap. Emphasis is given to common and real-world issues as well as establishing best practices and processes for dealing with plumbing & pipefitting maintenance.

I. INTRODUCTION TO PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING

• Plumbing & Pipefitting Terms & Definitions
• Materials and Tools
• Safety Principles

II. READING PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING DRAWINGS

• Drawings & Detail Sheets
• Piping System Color Code Identification

III. CODES & REGULATIONS

• Finding & Following Plumbing Codes
• Sewer Requirements
• Prohibited Fittings & Practices
• Protection of Piping & Structures
• Seismic Restraint Requirements

IV. PIPING & PIPING SYSTEMS

• Piping Materials and Construction
• Pipe Sizing
• Pipe Lagging
• Fittings
• Expansion Joints
• Guides & Anchors
• Support and Labeling Requirements
• Excavation & Underground Systems

V. PLUMBING JOINTS & FITTINGS

• Types of Joints & Fittings
• Wiped
• Solvent Cement Plastic Pipe
• Flanged Fixture Connections
• Soldered Joints

VI. PIPING INSULATION

• Energy Loss
• Material Selection
• Sizing
• Asbestos Insulation
• Best Practices for Removing & Installing Insulation

VII. TESTING PIPING SYSTEMS & EQUIPMENT

• Pretests
• Service Flow Tests
• Head Pressure Tests
• Hydrostatic Tests
• Steam Blow Tests
• Drainage Lines

VIII. VALVE MAINTENANCE

• Types- Manual Control, Pilot Control & Automatic Operation
• Valve Storage & Handling
• Leakage
• Valve Testing
• Valve Maintenance – Packing, Lapping & Adjustments
• Gasket & Washer Maintenance

IX. HOT TAPS

• Hot Tap Safety
• Repairing & Replacing Hot Tap Fittings

X. PLUMBING FIXTURES & APPLIANCES

• Strainers & Strainer Maintenance
• Overflows
• Connections
• Wall-Hung Fixtures: Sinks, Toilets & Water Fountains
• Floor Drains
• Shower & Emergency Wash Stalls
• Prohibited Fixtures

XI. SANITARY & STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

• ABS, PVC, Cast Iron & Other Materials
• Fittings
• Assigning Fixture Units to Plumbing Fixtures
• Sizing Drainage Lines and Venting the Piping Systems

XII. TRAPS

• Trap Seals
• Floor Drain Traps
• Prohibited Traps

XIII. CLEANOUTS

• Sizing and Location of Cleanouts
• Cleanout Maintenance

XIV. WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

• Municipal Services
• Pressure
• Backflow-prevention
• Flushometer valves
• Water Pressure Regulation
• Water Hammer
• Water Conservation Equipment
• Potable Water Supply & Distribution
• Water Quality Problems & Solutions

XV. PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

• Best Practices in Plumbing & Pipefitting Maintenance

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

All students attending our seminars receive a personalized Certificate of Completion and .8 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) per day of training. Over 40,000 employers and government agencies who have sent their employees to our classes accept American Trainco CEUs for continuing education requirements. Our administration and record keeping practices meet or exceed the standards of ACE (American Council on Education) and we are able to provide transcripts of all classes attended and tests taken by individual students. Please contact us if our CEUs are not yet accepted by your authority. We will initiate an application to get the approval process started.