LCI Preconstruction & Estimating Training Manual

11/22/2017

Testing

Plumbing

Hydro

-Test with water -Find leakage

Air

-For dry systemsonly -Pump air at 200 psi

Smoke

-Colored smoke more noticeable -Copper piping -Piping with welding connections -Underground systems -Flush out rocks from the entire system

Flush

Domestic Water

Waste and Vent

Storm Water

Pricing Methods

Domestic Water

Div.

Specific Systems

Units

15300

Wet System: Sprinkler head with 10 ft of Pipe Sprinkler Piping (Mains and distribution) Dry System: Sprinkler head with 10 ft of Pipe Sprinkler Piping (Mains and distribution) Vacuum/Air Pump

• Water provided by city • Hot Water

Ea SF

▫ Boiler used to heat water

Ea SF LS

15300

• Cold Water ▫ Direct Connection from City • Connected to: ▫ All water closet fixtures ▫ Kitchen fixtures ▫ Appliances that require water

Fire Department Connection Single Double

Ea Ea

15300

Fire Pumps with Jockey Pumps and Controllers 300 GPM 500 GPM

Ea Ea

15300

15300

Standpipe System First Floor After First Floor

Floor Floor

Waste and Vent

• Waste usually sits on bottom of piping • Gases on top to waste • Ventilation needed: ▫ Prevent harmful gas build up ▫ Allow access for cleaning • Piping directly connected to Waste Water Treatment Plant

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