Description
Instructor: Randy Drake
This engaging course teaches South Dakota plumbing professionals the essential role of sanitary drainage systems (SDS). It addresses the unique challenges and safety requirements pertaining to the design, installation and maintenance of these critical networks in residential and commercial sites.
The four-hour online program will touch upon:
- Proper installment techniques: The steps of planning, selecting materials and a brief review of codes commonly used in the United States
- Sizing guidelines: Assigning drainage fixture units (DFU), determining system drainage load, calculating horizontal drainage slope via Darcy and Manning's formula and alternative sizing calculations
- Fluid dynamic principles: Piping configuration and system design
- Innovative alternative systems: Sustainable and environmentally responsible practices; modern and non-traditional sanitary drainage systems
- Grease interceptors and effective F.O.G. management: Guidelines for optimal installation, placement and maintenance of devices to control fats, oils and grease
The course equips South Dakota plumbers with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to excel in their field. It also emphasizes the importance of SDS in safeguarding public health and preserving the environment.
Each content section concludes with a multiple-choice quiz to test a participant's comprehension. The quizzes provide correct answers and directions on where the relevant material can be found so students can revisit the topics.
