VT Sanitary Drainage Systems
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4 Hour Course
- $49.00
Vermont plumbers who finish this four-hour course will understand the core principles behind designing, installing, and maintaining efficient sanitary drainage systems (SDS) in commercial and residential settings.
Find out what makes a well-designed SDS by reviewing:
- 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
Get a strong foundation for continued study and practice with this course. Lessons also show the essential role of SDS in protecting public and environmental health.
The course sections end with multiple-choice quizzes to confirm understanding of the material. Detailed answers and explanations are included to help identify areas that require further study.
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- Approved By: Vermont State Plumbing Examining Board
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.