Course Overview
Covers fundamentals and applications of plumbing systems with emphasis on understanding the principles, code practices, selection of materials and components, and design layout of potable water distributions, fire-suppression standpipes and sprinklers, sanitary and storm systems. Examples for sizing components and piping will be reviewed. An overview on toward-net-zero water management strategies: rainwater harvesting and greywater reclamation, fire detection and alarm, non-water based fire-suppression, commercial kitchen fire-protection, and smoke control systems will be included.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Design residential and non-residential water supply and distribution systems with friction head loss method and velocity limitation method.
- Identify plumbing fixtures of the types commonly found in residential and commercial buildings.
- Understand the fundamentals of hydraulics – flow and pressure characteristics as applied to plumbing and water-based fire protection.
- Identify piping materials used in plumbing work, including their fittings and joints, such as cleanouts, sanitary wye and tee.
- Select types of hot water heaters for buildings.
- Describe the means to prevent backflow and water hammer.
- Describe the various classes, layout and application of fire standpipe and hose systems.
- Describe the various types and identify the various parts of water sprinkler system, as well as their usage and design.
- Design complete storm drainage systems, including gutters, leaders, building storm drains.
- Design complete drainage and vent piping for sanitary drainage system, including sizes of all pipes and all types of vent connection for residential and non-residential buildings.
- Describe the functioning of private sewage treatment installations and their design for different types of soil conditions.
- Describe the toward-net-zero water management practices on decentralized strategies for water supply – rainwater harvesting, greywater reclamation and reuse.
- Identify the various classes of fire, understand the conditions necessary for fire to occur, and describe the behavior of fire development.
- Identify the various components of fire alarm system and the different types of fire detection/initiation devices.
- Select the appropriate alternative types of fire-extinguishing agents available and different types of fires.
- Describe the essential requirements for the ventilation control and fire-protection of commercial cooking operations.
- Assess fire protection requirements based on the BC Building Code and the NFPA Standards.
- Describe requirements for openings through building fire separations, such as the use of firestops and fire-dampers.
- Describe the methods implemented to passively or actively control the movement of smoke within the built environment in the interest of providing safety to occupants.
Effective as of Winter 2014
Related Programs
Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems (MSYS 4489) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Systems Option)
Diploma Full-time
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