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Plumbing Systems Design I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals

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MECH&AE X 400.8

This course reviews plumbing codes and basic engineering principles related to the design of plumbing systems including load computation methods and piping design.

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Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $1,100.00

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What you can learn.

Articulate why the codes and your involvement in the industry are very important
Discuss plumbing codes and the history behind them
Become conversant with the concepts of waste and soil disposal, water distribution, and stormwater management
Perform basic plumbing load calculations and pipe sizing
Understand sustainable design concepts and their application

About This Course

This course provides the basic engineering principles and reviews the plumbing codes behind the functioning of a plumbing system.  The instructor will cover calculation techniques for the various systems, equipment selection guidelines, and an introduction to actual system design and cautions.  Lecture material includes topics pertaining to sustainable and renewable plumbing systems and equipment.  The NFPA fuel gas code will also be reviewed for design and application.  Also covered are the subjects of alternate plumbing systems and alternate water sources for adequate domestic and process supply.

Winter 2026 Schedule

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Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Daniel Murphy PE
REG#
406580
Fee:
$1,100.00
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Notes

This online course will offer weekly live lectures via Zoom and the instructor will make recordings of these sessions available on a weekly basis. While not mandatory, it is highly recommended to participate in these live sessions of about one-hour duration. Students will be notified of the day and time through the course syllabus. 

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: Jan. 11

Deadline
Refunds only available from November 03, 2025 to January 18, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code
IAPMO/ANSI
ISBN 1944366911
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

This course applies toward the following programs

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