Once registered, you will receive a Zoom invitation link needed to attend the class at least 2 days prior to the scheduled time. Please note, this email tends to get caught up in spam. If you have not received the Zoom invitation email within 2 days of the course, please double check your spam folder or email us at information@paconstructioncodesacademy.org, we are here to help!
This three-day program is a comprehensive review of Chapters 25-33 of the International Residential Code. It includes examples, exercises and case studies designed to illustrate daily practices performed by a Residential Plumbing Inspector or Plans Examiner. Material includes a review of how th UCC amends certain provision of the IRC, especially with regard to residential alterations and exclusions.
Hydraulics, pneumatics and how water, air and gases interact to make a plumbing system work properly are explored and common plumbing materials such as piping and fittings are introduced. Building permit issuance i discussed with an emphasis placed on the most important issues to be addressed and resolve during the review process.
Interactive learning will be implemented through conducting virtual inspections. A checklist of critical issues associated with plumbing installations will also be developed. Emphasis will be placed on addressin plumbing and sprinkler system installation issues that should be resolved at the permit application stage of the project.
Topics include:
- General plumbing requirements
- Protection, testing, trenching and workmanship
- Plumbing fixtures
- Water supply systems
- Backflow prevention
- Water and waste drainage systems
- Traps and vents
- Sumps and sub-soil Drains
- IRC provisions relating to on-lot septic systems and water/sewer laterals
- Residential automatic fire sprinkler systems
Instructor
Bob Buddenbohn, Noah Clevenger
Course Materials
The 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) and a standard calculator are highly recommended (but NOT provided).
Course Schedule
8:30 a.m. Live introduction with Q&A followed by independent self-study aided through video instruction (One day will have a longer live Zoom to go over the 2021 codes for Plumbing)
Registration Fee
$360
Credit Hours
18 UCC continuing education credit hours awarded.
*We no longer accept paper registrations or invoicing for this class. Online registrations only. Credit Cards and PayPal are accepted as payment.
Attendance & Cancellation Policy for Virtual Class
To receive full CEU's for this class, Attendance & Participation in the Live Zoom's are required. You will be expected to attend the full duration of the class.
You must use your first and last name as your Zoom screen name to receive full credits for this class.
*If there are any Attendance Issues, please e-mail Christy Saliaris at csaliaris@pml.org
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an email to cancellations@paconstructioncodesacademy.org . Refunds will be determined by the date of the fax or email. A cancellation received less than 10 business days of the session you are registered for, is subject to a $50 administrative fee and any PayPal transactional fees. Those who cancel within 3 business days of the session date or do not attend, forfeit the full registration fee and if unpaid, will be invoiced. Credit toward future PCCA courses may be accepted upon approval from the PCCA administrator; substitutions may be accepted.