TAPP-250: Plumbing Code

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Trade & Apprentice Education
Department
Skilled Trade & Apprenticeship
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
TAE - Plumbing/Pipefitting
Course Number
250
Course Title
Plumbing Code
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
TAPP-100 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Introduces the use and application of the Michigan Mechanical Plumbing Code. Covers how to review each article of the code for content and application, and how to interpret plans and drawings as related to plumbing and pipefitting.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Review of code regulations and terms.
  2. Principles of plan review.
  3. Quality and weights of selected materials.
  4. Joints and connections.
  5. Drainage systems.
  6. Strom drains.
  7. Vents and venting.
  8. Traps, interceptors, and backflow preventers.
  9. Plumbing fixtures.
  10. Water supply.
  11. Plumbing layouts.
  12. Drainage layouts.
  13. Venting designs.
  14. Inspection, tests, and maintenance.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Interpret building plumbing and pipefitting diagrams using accepted conventions.*
  • Identify which article applies to a given situation.
  • Select the correct material for a plumbing or pipe-fitting job.*
  • Cite articles and sub-articles from the code that apply to a given situation.
  • Layout and size a plumbing system according to the code.*

    • Assessment and Requirements

    Assessment of Academic Achievement

    All students will be required to complete a comprehensive final examination that assesses  the learning of all course objectives. This exam must be weighted in a manner so that this exam score is worth a minimum of fifteen percent of the final course grade.  This exam is to be a common exam administered to all sections of TAPP 250.

    Texts

    Texts, handouts, and/or workbooks will be determined by the TAE Department.

     

    Approval Dates

    Effective Term
    Fall 2014
    ILT Approval Date
    AALC Approval Date
    Curriculum Committee Approval Date
    Review Semester
    Fall 2014