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    ACT 330A - Plumbing Fundamentals Lab

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    Prerequisite
    ACT 330 or concurrent enrollment.
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course is a lab for demonstration of the skills learned in ACT 330 Plumbing Fundamentals. Students are introduced to the mechanics of plumbing including the design, installation, and maintenance of drain, waste, and vent systems in buildings in addition to significant code and health issues, violations, and consequences related to those systems. Methods of measuring, cutting, and joining different materials and schedules of plastic and copper piping are covered along with the peripheral types of fittings and valves used in plumbing. Installation of water heaters, gas piping, and finish fixtures are also demonstrated. Safety procedures are emphasized as students participate in a practical lab or an actual project site under close supervision of trade professionals. Noncredit Grading: Pass/No Pass ACT 330 or concurrent enrollment. Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NONC COD GE: None CalGETC: None