Drainage, Waste and Vent Systems are the piping that removes wastewater from a building by gravity, together with the vent piping that admits air so the drains run and the trap seals hold.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course introduces students to residential and light commercial Drainage, Waste, and Vent systems…”
The focus is on how wastewater is safely carried out of a building through gravity, while venting protects trap seals and allows the drainage system to operate properly.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Plumbing Technician program, drainage, waste and vent systems is covered in the course PTP102, Drainage, Waste & Vent Systems.
Prerequisites for PTP102: none.
Drainage and venting sit alongside residential water supply systems, plumbing fixtures and water heating and plumbing joining methods, with fuel gas piping systems, specialty plumbing systems, plumbing blueprint reading, plumbing service and repair and OSHA-10 in the Plumbing Technician program.
This topic is covered in the Plumbing Technician program at InterCoast Colleges.