Description
Package Contents
- 8 Hour Uniform Plumbing Code
- 3 Hour Introduction to Fire Sprinklers, Valves, and Hydraulic Calculations
- 3 Hour Confined Spaces
- 2 Hour Pricing Plumbing for Profit
Uniform Plumbing Code 8HR CE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
This 8-hour continuing education course is designed to fulfill the code requirement for renewal of New Mexico Journeyman and Master plumbing licenses. Topics include code highlights from the Uniform Plumbing Code, outlined and explained by Master Plumber Lorren Schlotfelt in an easy to follow video format.
Chapter 1 Administration – 30 minutes
- Scope
- Purpose
- Existing Buildings
- Additions, Alterations, Renovations and Repairs
- Building Occupancy
- Permits and Inspections
- Violations
Chapter 2 Definitions – 50 minutes
- Selected Definitions
Chapter 3 General Regulations – 30 minutes
- Minimum Standards
- Alternate Materials
- Unlawful Practices
- Prohibited Fittings and Practices
- Independent Systems
- Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
Chapter 4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings – 30 minutes
- Quality
- Setting
- Design and Installation of Plumbing Fixtures
- Water and Waste Connections
- Flow Rates
- Shower Receptors
- Water Closets
- Backflow Protection
- Floor Drains
Chapter 5 Water Heaters – 50 minutes
- Applicability
- Other Types
- Air Infiltration Rate Method
- Installation
- Chimneys and Venting
- Termination
- Vent Downsizing
Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution – 60 minutes
- Potable/Non-Potable Water
- Alternate Water Systems
- Vacuum Breakers/Backflow Prevention
- Dispensers
- Materials
- Fittings
- Joints
- Water Pressure
- Sizing
- Sprinklers
Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage – 50 minutes
- Piping
- Number of Fixture Units
- Joints and Connections
- Cleanouts
- Building Drains and Sewers
Chapter 8 Indirect Waste – 10 minutes
- Food and Beverage Establishments
- Pipe Size and Length
- Chemical Wastes
Chapter 9 Vents – 30 minutes
- Siphonage/Back Pressure/Air Circulation
- Materials
- Termination
- Flow Characteristics
- Wet Venting
- Combination Waste and Vent Systems
- Circuit Venting
Chapter 10 Traps and Interceptors – 15 minutes
- Types
- Seals/Seal Protection
- Grease Interceptors
Chapter 11 Storm Drainage – 15 minutes
- Methods
- Sumps
- Drains
- Secondary Drains
- Combined Systems
- Leaders, Conductors and Storm Drains
Appendices – 60 minutes
- Appendix A Rules for Sizing Water Supply Systems
- Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems
- Appendix C Alternate Plumbing Systems
- Appendix H Private Sewage Disposal Systems
- Appendix I Installation for PEX Tubing
- Appendix K Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems
- Appendix L Sustainable Practices
Introduction to Fire Sprinklers, Valves, and Hydraulic Calculations
3HR CE
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the basics regarding fire sprinklers, valves and hydraulic calculations. Students will become familiar with the parts of a sprinkler assembly and the significance of sprinkler orientation. Next they will learn the basics of sprinkler system valves and the types of systems they service. Finally, hydraulic calculations are discussed as they relate to water supply, water flow and friction loss.
Chapter 1 – Sprinklers
Lesson 1
- Sprinkler basics
- Parts of the sprinkler
Lesson 2
- Sprinkler orientation
- Types of sprinklers
Chapter 2 – Valves
Lesson 1
- Types of valves
- Types of sprinkler systems
Lesson 2
- Types of sprinkler systems cont.
Lesson 3
- Setting air pressure
- Water delivery
Chapter 3 – Hydraulic Calculations
Lesson 1
- Water pressure
- Water supply and flow
- Friction loss
Lesson 2
- Internal pipe diameter
- Examples of calculations
Confined Spaces 3HR CE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Description
29 CFR 1926 – Subpart AA Confined Spaces in Construction sets forth requirements for practices and procedures to protect employees engaged in construction activities at a worksite with one or more confined spaces. Examples of locations where confined spaces may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: Bins; boilers; pits (such as elevator, escalator, pump, valve or other equipment); manholes (such as sewer, storm drain, electrical, communication, or other utility); tanks (such as fuel, chemical, water, or other liquid, solid or gas); incinerators; scrubbers; concrete pier columns; sewers; transformer vaults; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) ducts; storm drains; water mains; precast concrete and other pre-formed manhole units; drilled shafts; enclosed beams; vessels; digesters; lift stations; cesspools; silos; air receivers; sludge gates; air preheaters; step up transformers; turbines; chillers; bag houses; and/or mixers/reactors.
29 CFR 1926 – Subpart AA
Confined Spaces in Construction
Lesson 1 – 35 minutes
- 1926.1201 Scope
- 1926.1202 Definitions
Lesson 2 – 30 minutes
- 1926.1203 General Requirements
Lesson 3 – 30 minutes
- 1926.1204 Permit-required Confined Space Program
- 1926.1205 Permitting Process
- 1926.1206 Entry Permit
Lesson 4 – 35 minutes
- 1926.1207 Training
- 1926.1208 Duties of Authorized Entrants
- 1926.1209 Duties of Attendants
- 1926.1210 Duties of Entry Supervisors
- 1926.1211 Rescue and Emergency Services
- 1926.1212 Employee Participation
- 1926.1213 Provision of Documents to Secretary
Pricing Plumbing for Profit
Course Description
Stop flushing money! This video course is designed to help anyone who is either thinking of starting up their own plumbing business, or who wants to be confident that they will operate at a profit. In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to accurately account for all your costs, and then apply those costs to an estimate. Running a successful plumbing business requires careful attention to detail by accounting for all costs associated with the business, and charging the customer enough to make a profit. Downloadable worksheets that you can customize to your own business are included!
Cost Workbook – 55 minutes
Page One
- Employee Costs
- Office Costs
- Vehicle Costs
- Marketing Costs
- Clothing/Misc. Expenses
- Training Costs
Page Two
- Calculations:
- Hours worked per year
- Break even rate
- Profit margins
Estimating Worksheet – 45 minutes
- Materials
- Labor
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