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Unit Code: PSM335

Unit Name: Sanitation & Drainage

Description: This unit is concerned with standard installations and requirements of Sanitation and Drainage works in urban and country districts within Fiji. Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to prepare annotated sketches to fully describe the materials selected, produce drawings and specification notes to fully describe the installation of sanitary fittings, and produce a working checklist to inspect the complete drainage installation. Overall provides the students with the above-ground drainage systems, sanitary appliances, fittings and pipe sizing knowledge and expertise required.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the main provision of the building regulations and standard code of practice relating to sanitary pipework and identify the system of above-ground discharged pipe work and sanitation for all types of dwellings, and Apply the knowledge to make a line diagram to illustrate the layout of above ground discharge pipework and sanitation systems including groups and types of appliances, components and all pipework. 2. Explain the different types of traps, understand and state the reasons for the loss of seals in traps and Apply the knowledge for the preventative measures to eliminate the loss of the water seal in traps. 3. Explain the common materials used for the pipework and understand jointing techniques, including the connection between the above-ground and below-ground discharge systems. And Apply the Knowledge to State the purpose of domestic waste disposal units and describe the operating cycle of this unit. 4. Describe the purpose and functional requirements(no. of fixtures appropriate gradients etc.,) of above-ground discharge pipework and sanitation systems and Apply the Knowledge to Produce drawings and specification notes in the method statement for the installation of all sanitary appliances including all service pipes works for small commercial or large domestic buildings 5. Describe and apply the correct procedures for testing and commissioning of sanitary pipework installations.

Prerequisite: PSM325

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 5

Offered In: Quarter 3