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KS Sanitary Drainage Systems

  • 4 Hour Course
  • 3.9 9 Reviews
  • $49.00

This 4-hour course on sanitary Drainage systems (SDS) is tailored for plumbing professionals and presents the general principles involved in designing, installing, and maintaining efficient sanitary drainage systems in residential and commercial settings. It examines the components of a well-designed SDS and provides insight into: 

  • proper installation practices—planning, materials selection, and a brief examination of relevant codes commonly adopted in the United States 
  • sizing methods—including assigning drainage fixture units (DFU) and 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 and maintenance and best practices for installation and placement 

Participants will gain foundational knowledge and insight for further study and practice. This course emphasizes the importance of sanitary drainage systems in public health and environmental protection. 

Each section of content is followed by a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the content presented. These quizzes provide correct answers and explanations to guide you to where in the course you may revisit the topic addressed.  

  • Course ID(s): 2024-124
  • Approved By: Kansas PHCC

Instructor Bio

Randy Drake Profile

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.

Course Reviews

3.9
9 Reviews