
Course description
Plumbing and Pipefitting for Plants and Buildings
Available in both virtual and in-person, instructor-led formats, this two-day Plumbing and Pipefitting for Plants and Buildings training seminar provides in-house technicians and engineers the skills they need to keep plumbing and piping systems functioning at all times. It teaches students how to recognize and repair common problems found in commercial buildings…..without relying on outside contractors. Regardless of what type of plant or facility you operate in, plumbing and piping systems are critical to keeping your building and equipment up and running at all times. When pipes or plumbing are inoperable, it not only can affect the way an entire facility operates, but it may even shut parts of it down.
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Training content
Day One
We start with the basics on Day One of the Plumbing and Pipefitting seminar. We will discuss fundamentals of pipes; schematic drawings, codes, sizes, fittings, joints, and insulation. One this day we lay the groundwork for the second day of training.
Introduction
- Plumbing & Pipefitting Terms & Definitions
- Materials and Tools
- Safety Principles
Reading Plumbing and Pipefitting Drawings
- Drawings & Detail Sheets
- Piping System Color Code Identification
Codes & Regulations
- Finding & Following Plumbing Codes
- Sewer Requirements
- Prohibited Fittings & Practices
- Protection of Piping & Structures
- Seismic Restraint Requirements
Piping & Piping Systems
- Piping Materials and Construction
- Pipe Sizing
- Pipe Lagging
- Fittings
- Expansion Joints
- Guides & Anchors
- Support and Labeling Requirements
- Excavation & Underground Systems
Plumbing Joints and Fittings
- Types of Joints & Fittings
- Wiped
- Solvent Cement Plastic Pipe
- Flanged Fixture Connections
- Soldered Joints
Piping Insulation
- Energy Loss
- Material Selection
- Sizing
- Asbestos Insulation
- Best Practices for Removing & Installing Insulation
Day Two
Now that the foundation of pipe systems is in place, Day Two focuses on maintenance and troubleshooting. We will begin with testing piping systems and work to identify the most common system problems and how to solve them. We’ll review troubleshooting tests and valve maintenance before moving to plumbing fixtures and appliances. We’ll conclude the training examining sanitary and storm drainage systems, traps and cleanouts.
Testing piping Systems and Equipment
- Pretests
- Service Flow Tests
- Head Pressure Tests
- Hydrostatic Tests
- Steam Blow Tests
- Drainage Lines
Valve Maintenance
- Types- Manual Control, Pilot Control & Automatic Operation
- Valve Storage & Handling
- Leakage
- Valve Testing
- Valve Maintenance – Packing, Lapping & Adjustments
- Gasket & Washer Maintenance
Hot taps
- Hot Tap Safety
- Repairing & Replacing Hot Tap Fittings
Plumbing Fixtures and Appliances
- Strainers & Strainer Maintenance
- Overflows • Connections
- Wall-Hung Fixtures: Sinks, Toilets & Water Fountains
- Floor Drains
- Shower & Emergency Wash Stalls
- Prohibited Fixtures
Sanitary and Storm Drainage Systems
- ABS, PVC, Cast Iron & Other Materials
- Fittings
- Assigning Fixture Units to Plumbing Fixtures
- Sizing Drainage Lines and Venting the Piping Systems
Traps
- Trap Seals
- Floor Drain Traps
- Prohibited Traps
Cleanouts
- Sizing and Location of Cleanouts
- Cleanout Maintenance
Water Distribution Systems
- Municipal Services
- Pressure
- Backflow-prevention
- Flushometer valves
- Water Pressure Regulation
- Water Hammer
- Water Conservation Equipment
- Potable Water Supply & Distribution
- Water Quality Problems & Solutions
Plumbing & pipefitting Maintenance Program
- Best Practices in Plumbing & Pipefitting Maintenance
Costs
Course Fees: $1,195
Continuing studies
Upon completion of this seminar, the student will receive a Certification of Completion and .8 TPC Training CEUs per day attended. Most employers and many government agencies accept TPC Training CEUs to fulfill their continuing education requirements.
About TPC Training

TPC Training - The leader in live, instructor led maintenance training
TPC Training is the leader in maintenance, repair, and operator training, with complete solutions for a 21st century workforce to acquire, apply, and adapt essential technical and safety skills. With 2000+ classes annually, including 100+ cities, on-site at customer facilities, and online anywhere,...
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