Inspecting Commercial Plumbing Systems

Combined Sewer System
3 Topics
System Overview
Common Geographic Locations
Property-Specific Contextual Indicators
Catch Basins
3 Topics
System Design
Inspection Considerations
Decommissioned Catch Basins
Wastewater Discharge Systems
Sanitary Sewers
2 Topics
System Overview
Separate Sanitary Sewer
Septic Systems
3 Topics
System Overview
System Operation
Common Visible Components
Types of Septic Systems
5 Topics
Onsite vs. Offsite Systems
Commercial vs. Residential
Conventional Septic Systems
Chamber Septic Systems
Alternative Septic Systems
Inspection Considerations
3 Topics
Class V Injection Wells
Phase I ESAs
Common Defects
Sanitary Drainage System
Sanitary Drainage System Overview
Underground vs. Overhead
3 Topics
System Overview
Underground
Overhead
Ejector Pumps
5 Topics
Applications
Types of Ejector Pumps
Common Visible Components
Inspection Procedure
Ejector Pump Examples
Lift Stations
2 Topics | 1 Exam
System Overview
Inspection Considerations
Quiz #5: Wastewater Discharge Systems
Building Drainage Piping
9 Topics
Quick Refresher
System Overview
Drain Pipe Materials
Joints and Connections
Horizontal Drain Pipe Slope
Drainage Pipe Support
Cleanouts
Common Defects
Sewer Scoping
Sewage Backup Prevention
Plumbing Traps Overview
4 Topics
Purpose and Seal Failure
Commercial vs. Residential
Standard Design
Configurations
Trap Locations
5 Topics
Fixtures
Sink and Garbage Disposal
Laundry Machines
Floor Drains and Primers
Building Drains
Prohibited Traps
6 Topics
Inspection Scope
Double Trap
S-Trap
Drum Traps
Bottle Trap
Bell Trap
Common Trap Defects
5 Topics | 1 Exam
Leaks
Improper Material or Prohibited Trap
Poor Workmanship
Corrosion
Missing Trap
Quiz #6: Drainage Piping and Traps
Traps vs. Vents
Plumbing Vents
6 Topics
System Overview
Vent Types by Function
Relief Vents for Tall Stacks
Air Admittance Valves
Vent Terminations
Common Vent Defects
Specialty Drainage Interceptors
5 Topics | 1 Exam
Grease Removal Devices Video
Grease Traps
Grease Interceptors
Functionality Overview
Sand-Oil Interceptors/Oil-Water Separators
Quiz #7: Venting and Speciality Traps
Inspection Checklist #2
DWV System Inspection Checklist
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