FL Sanitary Drainage Systems
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4 Hour Course
- $49.00
This four-hour course on sanitary drainage systems (SDS) is tailored for plumbing professionals in Florida and covers the key principles involved in designing, installing, and maintaining efficient residential and commercial systems.
Explore the components of a well-designed SDS and gain insight into:
- Proper installation practices—planning, material selection, and an overview of relevant codes commonly adopted in the United States
- Sizing methods—including assigning drainage fixture units (DFU), determining system drainage load, horizontal drainage slope using Darcy and Manning’s formula, and alternative calculation methods for sizing
- Fluid dynamics—piping layout and system design
- Alternative systems and methods—eco-friendly and sustainable practices; advanced and non-traditional sanitary drainage systems
- Grease interceptors—including installation, maintenance, and best practices for placement
Gain foundational knowledge and insights for further study and practice. This course emphasizes the importance of SDS in environmental protection and public health.
Each course section ends with a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content. These quizzes provide correct answers and explanations to help you identify areas where you may need to revisit the material.
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- Course ID(s): 0615047
- Approved By: Florida DBPR
Instructor Bio
Randy Drake is a licensed, master plumber with over 32 years' experience in the industry. He founded a plumbing business in 1993 which he successfully sold in 2013. He currently works for a plumbing company based in Traverse City, Michigan.