TTMC 712V - Plumbing Code Overview
Course Description
This facilitated online course will familiarize learners with the BC Plumbing Code. Suitable for those with little experience or as a refresher for those familiar with the Code, this interactive course provides a variety of learning activities to assist with mastering the material. Building inspectors will find this course particularly helpful to prepare for the International Plumbing Code Level 1 Plumbing Inspector Examination. Topics covered include:
- key definitions
- tips on how to the navigate the Code
- an introduction to drainage, waste and venting (DWV) systems
- basic wet vented and circuit vented systems
- water pipe sizing for both residential and small commercial buildings
Learners will have the ability to work through the content and activities at their own pace over a three-month period, with email access to their instructor throughout the course. There are no set lecture times that need to be attended and all lessons are available on an ongoing basis.
Notes
Access to a computer and the Internet is required. Headsets are recommended to listen to video and audio components of the course. A copy of the 2018 BC Plumbing Code is required for reference.
An email with course instructions will be sent by the instructor the week prior to the class.
We are especially grateful to live, work, and play on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Songhees, Esquimalt), Malahat, Pacheedaht, Scia'new, T'Sou-ke, and WSÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples. We acknowledge their welcome and graciousness to the students who seek knowledge here.
A native of Vancouver Island, Darren Vaux completed his Plumbing Apprenticeship in Vancouver after having relocated to the Mainland in 1990. After 18 years "abroad" he returned in 2008 to instruct at Camosun in the Plumbing and Pipe Trades Department. Darren teaches Plumbing and Pipefitting courses, Gasfitting, Cross Connection Control, the Solar Thermal Entry Level Program and various other courses for Continuing Education at Camosun.