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.

Suggested Prerequisites

It is advisable that you complete the following (or equivalent) since they are prerequisites for High-Rise Building Plumbing Design.

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