Course Introduction:
There are many types of plastic pipe. Some of these are acceptable for use inside buildings and some are acceptable only outside buildings. Plastic pipe is common for drains and vent pipes, but less common for pressure pipe within buildings. This course will describe the various types of plastic pipes that are available for plumbing for buildings, provide information on proper installation procedures, and discuss the fittings that can be used to connect plastic to other pipe materials.
Course Outline:
Interior Pressure Systems
Materials
Installation
Interior Gravity Systems
Materials
Installation
Exterior Pressure Systems
Materials
Underground Installation
Pressure Testing
Interior Gravity Systems
Materials
Installation
Air Testing
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the course, the user will:
• Understand the types of Plastic pipe that can be used for interior plumbing systems for pressure applications
• Understand the types of Plastic pipe that can be used for interior plumbing systems for gravity (sewer) applications
• Understand the basics of how solvent cement joints are made and some ways to avoid problems with installation of these joints
• Understand how PEX tubing joints are made
• Understand the types of Plastic that can be used for exterior plumbing systems, both for pressure applications and for gravity (sewer) applications
• Understand the basics of how bell and spigot joints with gaskets are made and some ways to avoid problems with installation of these joints
• Understand the basics of proper trench construction and backfill
Intended Audience:
This course is intended as a general guide to selection of materials for building plumbing, including pressure and gravity systems therefore the intended audience includes engineers responsible for design of plumbing systems and contractors responsible for installation of building plumbing. It also includes those engineers and regulators responsible for reviewing building plumbing designs.
Course Summary:
This course provides an overview of the plastic pipe materials available for use in building plumbing. Both pressure piping for potable water and gravity piping for sanitary sewer are included. It includes discussion of the different joint types including solvent weld and gasketed joints for PVC, fused joints for HDPE and crimp rings for PEX tubing. It also includes discussion on pressure ratings,
