Description
Instructor: Randy Drake
This specialized four-hour online course provides New Mexico plumbing professionals with a thorough overview of how to accurately design, install and maintain sanitary drainage systems (SDS) in commercial and residential areas.
The course covers:
- Best installation practices: Project planning, choosing suitable materials and an examination of widely adopted U.S. codes
- Accurate sizing techniques: Including the process of assigning drainage fixture units (DFU), determining drainage load, calculating horizontal drainage slopes with Darcy and Manning's formulas and various other sizing calculation methods
- Principles of fluid dynamics: Piping arrangement and system architecture
- Alternative system options: Eco-conscious and sustainable approaches; progressive and atypical sanitary drainage systems
- Grease interceptors: Guidelines for effective placement, installation and management
New Mexico plumbers will acquire essential knowledge to advance their expertise and practical skills while understanding the impact of SDS in maintaining public health and protecting the environment.
A multiple-choice quiz follows each content module to check the participant’s understanding of the material presented. The quizzes provide correct answers and explanations, guiding students back to where the topic is presented in the course so they may revisit the section for further review.
