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Course Description

This course provides the basic engineering principles and reviews the plumbing codes behind the functioning of a plumbing system.  The instructor will cover calculation techniques for the various systems, equipment selection guidelines, and an introduction to actual system design and cautions.  Lecture material includes topics pertaining to sustainable and renewable plumbing systems and equipment.  The NFPA fuel gas code will also be reviewed for design and application.  Also covered are the subjects of alternate plumbing systems and alternate water sources for adequate domestic and process supply.

Course Outline

This course reviews plumbing codes and basic engineering principles related to the design of plumbing systems including load computation methods and piping design.

Notes

Contact:
Department of Engineering & Technology
(310) 825-4100
et@uclaextension.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Plumbing Systems Design I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $1,050.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Apr 29, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 01, 2024 to Sep 01, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

This online course will offer weekly live lectures via Zoom and the instructor will make recordings of these sessions available on a weekly basis. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to participate in these live sessions of about one-hour duration. Students will be notified of the day and time through the course syllabus. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jun. 23

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code IAPMO/ANSI ISBN 9781944366476 IAPMO.org
  • (Mandatory) Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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