Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Natural Gas Systems Design for Non-Plumbing Professionals
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Agenda
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Please log into the webinar 15 – 30 minutes before the start time.
Friday, February 23, 2024
10:00 am – 1:30 pm CST
Presented by: Donald Taylor, CPD, GPD, FASPE
Agenda
- Types of fuels
- Heat content of fuels
- Pressure levels for gases
- Verify gas supply
- Gas piping material
- Sizing natural gas piping
- Determine number of plumbing fixtures
- Determine sanitary load of building
- Sizing sanitary piping
- Sizing sewage ejector and pit
- Sizing roof drains, scuppers, and gutters
- Overflow drain termination
- Sizing a storm system
- Sizing sump pumps
- Sizing sump pits
- Why have a vent system
- Types of vent systems
- Sizing vent systems
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All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Professional Engineers:
3.0 PDHs
Architects:
3.0 HSW CE Hours
3.0 AIA LU|HSW
International Code Council:
.3 CEUs (Building)
Continuing Education Credit Information
These webinars are open to the public and are designed to qualify for 3.0 PDHs for professional engineers and 3.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved each course for 3.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The International Code Council has approved each event for .3 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
3.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
Speakers
Donald Taylor, CPD, GPD, FASPE
Plumbing Designer IV - Engineering/Architecture/Construction/ConsultingMr. Taylor grew up in Purvis, Mississippi. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering Technology at the University of Southern Mississippi. He began his career as a plumbing designer in Houston straight out of college. Mr. Taylor began by designing different types of local commercial projects. After two years, he advanced to senior plumbing designer at HOK, one of the largest architectural/engineering firms in the world. There he gained experience working on international projects, learning to meet unusual criteria for a variety of clientele. After earning his certification in plumbing design, in a joint effort with a co-worker, he decided to start helping other designers in Houston prepare for the CPD exam. He has been teaching this course for roughly 18 years now and has expanded to the Society level both in and outside the United States. Mr. Taylor became a full member of ASPE in 2004 and served as a delegate at the 2004 convention in Cleveland, Ohio, 2010 convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2012 Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, 2014 Convention in Chicago, Illinois, 2018 Convention in Atlanta, Geogria and 2022 Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is currently serving on the board of directors of the Houston Chapter as chair for the Board of Governors. Mr. Taylor served as co-chair, then chair of the ASPE Houston Product Show, as past Houston Chapter president and is currently on the Society Education Committee. With a coordinated effort, along with the DFW ASPE chapter, started the OKC ASPE chapter and was an interim president for two years. Mr. Taylor is currently at CRB as a senior plumbing/fire protection designer. After nine years in Houston, he decided to move to Norman, Oklahoma for a slower pace of life and to start a family. Before moving back to the Houston area, he was in Oklahoma for five years. Mr. Taylor has been back with the Houston Chapter of ASPE since 2013. He and his wife Jean are blessed with one child, Savannah Jane Taylor.
AIA Info
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HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Natural Gas Systems Design for Non-Plumbing Professionals
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This three-hour course for non-plumbing design professionals examines the design and sizing of storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and natural gas systems. The course focuses in part on natural gas piping, storm system sizing, and vent systems.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify types of fuels, their heat content, and appropriate pressure levels for gasses.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify appropriate materials for gas piping, size natural gas piping, and determine the number of plumbing fixtures.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to determine the sanitary load of a building and discuss the sizing of sanitary piping, sewage ejector, and pit.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to explore strategies for sizing a stormwater system, including roof drains, scuppers, gutters, sump pumps, and sump pits.
LUs: 3.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 07/14/2026
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.