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APR 258I Plumber Apprenticeship-Code


Lecture Hours: 3
Credits: 3

Covers theory and trade practices for the plumber apprentice. Focuses on 2017 Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (OPSC). Includes installing fixtures and appliances, reading blueprints, and Interpreting plumbing code.

Prerequisite: APR 258H  with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Install fixtures and appliances in commercial and residential units. 
  2. Compute offsets, volumes, ratio, and proportions related to plumbing installation. 
  3. Read blueprints of floor plans, site plans, elevations, systems, and detailed isometric drawings. 
  4. Interpret OPSC. 


Content Outline
  • Installation Practices - Residential, Commercial and Industrial 
  • Related Mathematics 
    • Pipe sizing 
    • Grades and elevation 
    • Offset calculations 
  • Study and Interpret OPSC 
  • Blueprint Reading