Apr 24, 2024  
2021-2022 College Catalog 
    
2021-2022 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

BCT 237 - Residential and Industrial Plumbing V

4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 4 lab periods

Continuation of BCT 236 . Includes types of venting; sizing DWV and storm systems; sewage pumps and sump pumps; corrosive resistant waste piping; and compressed air.

Prerequisite(s): BCT 236  or concurrent enrollment.
  button image Prior Learning and link to PLA webpage

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate how to construct a vent system.
  2. Calculate the size of building drains and sewer systems.
  3. Demonstrate how to disassemble, repair, and reassemble a sump pump.
  4. Demonstrate how to connect corrosive resistant piping together using the proper techniques and materials.
  5. Identify components of compressed air systems.

Outline:
  1. Types of Venting
    1. How vents work
    2. Designing a vent installation
    3. Types of vents
  2. Sizing DWV and Storm Systems
    1. Sizing drain, waste, and vent systems
    2. Sizing storm drainage systems
  3. Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps
    1. Sewage removal systems
    2. Storm water removal systems
    3. Troubleshooting and repairing sewage and storm water removal systems
  4. Corrosive Resistant Waste Piping
    1. Types of corrosive waste
    2. Pipe materials for corrosive wastes
    3. Installing corrosive resistant waste piping systems
    4. Hazard communications
  5. Compressed Air
    1. Working safely with compressed air
    2. Principles of compressed air systems
    3. Components of compressed air systems
    4. Installing compressed air systems


Effective Term:
Full Academic Year 2018/19