Colorado Sanitary Drainage Systems

This comprehensive online course educates Colorado plumbers on sanitary drainage systems (SDS). It focuses on the fundamental principles for designing, installing and maintaining efficient SDS in residential and commercial buildings.

The four-hour program covers several key topics, including:

• Best practices for installation: Understanding the planning process, choosing appropriate materials and a review of relevant codes frequently used across the United States
• Accurate sizing techniques: Assigning drainage fixture units (DFU) and calculating system drainage load, determining horizontal drainage slope using Darcy and Manning's formula and exploring alternative sizing calculation methods
• Principles of fluid dynamics: System design, piping layout and backflow prevention
• Exploration of alternative systems: Sustainable and eco-friendly practices; innovative and unconventional sanitary drainage systems
• Grease interceptors: Optimal methods for the installation, placement and maintenance of these F.O.G. devices

The course provides a solid foundation for plumbing professionals in Colorado seeking essential knowledge and skills regarding practical SDS application. It also highlights the vital role of SDS in ensuring public health and safeguarding the environment.

After completing each content section, a multiple-choice quiz will be administered to assess comprehension of the subject material. Correct answers and explanations will be provided, along with where to find the relevant topics in the course outline.

Approved By: Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) - Plumbing Board