Basic Plumbing

Basic Plumbing for Water and Wastewater Personnel — October 30, 2015 - Hampden; November 6, 2015 - Kittery

This course will be an introduction to the basic principles of residential and commercial plumbing concepts, designs, and installations. Topics covered include trade safety practices, tools of the trade, plumbing materials, the Uniform Plumbing Code, drainage and venting systems, potable water systems, indirect waste drains, and energy conservation in plumbing designs.

Overview
? Introduction to the course
? Workplace Safety
? Materials used in plumbing
construction
? Uniformed Plumbing Code
? Drainage system and sizing
? Vents and concepts
? Fixture trap requirements
? Design and sizing of the potable water distribution system
? Indirect waste systems
? Energy conservation in plumbing designs

Who Should Attend?
Water and wastewater systems, Public Works and all Municipal Employees

Class Time
Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. Class: 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Class Fee
$60 per MRWA member

Instructor
Bradley Harding, Energy Services & Technology Program, Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) was the PHCC National Plumbing Instructor of the Year 2014. Brad is a master plumber, oil burner technician, propane and natural gas technician and is EPA Certified. He has a BA from USM and is a graduate of PRVTC Plumbing Program. Brad has over 30 years of field experience.

To Register:  You can register online, by fax, or phone to:
Maine Rural Water Association ? 254 Alexander Reed Road ? Richmond, ME 04357 ? Tel.207-737-4092 ? Fax 207-737-7150 ? www.mainerwa.org