Tradesman / Journeyman 8 Hr. Code Training

8 Hour Classroom Training (code)

  • Two (2) hours 
    • Reading and understanding residential construction drawings 
    • Basics of math for plumbing 
    • Drawing rough in & riser diagrams 
  • One (1) hour
    • International Residential Code chapter on Fuel Gas 
      • Definitions 
      • Pipe sizing & layout 
      • Testing & inspections 
  • One (1) hour
    • International Residential Code chapter on General Plumbing Requirements 
      • Individual water supply & sewage disposal 
      • Structural & piping protection, including notching and boring 
      • Trenching & backfilling 
      • Workmanship & waterproofing penetrations 
      • Listed, labeled & approved materials 
  • One (1) hour
    • International Residential Code chapters on Plumbing Fixtures and Water Heaters 
      • Installation of plumbing fixtures and accessories 
      • Water heater installation & replacement, including hazards of improper installations  
      • Water heater safety devices & alternative methods of existing installations not to code 
  • One (1) hour 
    • International Residential Code chapter on Water Supply & Distribution 
      • Understanding and principals of backflow protection for potable water systems 
      • Water supply systems, thermal expansion control & water hammer arrestors 
      • Water conservation and maximum flow for plumbing fixtures 
      • Sizing & pressures of potable water systems from the meter throughout distribution to fixture connections 
      • Materials & installation of potable water piping 
      • Demonstration of soldering & brazing according to B-828 standard 
      • Hangers, anchors & supports 
      • Drinking water treatment units 
  • One (1) hour
    • International Residential Code chapters on Sanitary Drainage & Vents 
      • Materials & installation of drainage systems, including proper grade and changes in direction of fittings 
      • Preparation of piping 
      • Standards for solvent cementing of pipe & fittings 
      • Cast iron piping and fittings 
      • Location and installation of cleanouts 
      • Sumps and ejectors sizing and installation 
      • Understanding the principals and physics of proper venting 
      • Installation of different types of venting systems 
      • Improper connections and prohibited venting applications 
  • One (1) hour
    • International Residential Code chapter on Traps including 
      • Design & prohibited traps 
      •  Sizing & installation of traps & trap arms 
      • Trap protection