High-Rise Building Plumbing Design

MECH&AE X 400.14

This course explores the design of plumbing systems for high-rise buildings including pertinent components and systems typically found in such buildings.

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What you can learn.

Gain in-depth knowledge of plumbing design in high-rise buildings
Identify key areas necessary for a complete plumbing implementation of high-rise building
Apply details to plumbing design including sanitary waste and vent stacks, storm water, domestic hot and cold water systems, building services/utilities, LEED, and sustainability considerations

About this course:

This course explores the subject of high-rise building plumbing design, including the components and systems typically found in such buildings, but also some less traditional approaches. Topics studied include: sanitary waste and vent stacks, storm water, domestic cold water systems, hot water systems, hot water recirculation systems, building services/utilities, equipment, LEED and sustainability considerations, plumbing fixtures, and others.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of PSD I, PSD II, and PSD III, or consent of instructor.