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Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

PEX plumbing & piping systems CE course outline

11/7/16

Attendees: Apprentice Plumbers, Journeyman Plumbers, Master Plumbers and Plumbing contractors.

Course duration: 2-3 hours of book instruction with some practical hands on and testing, specific to installing PEX piping systems.

1. Intro to PEX

A. Pex properties

B. Understanding the differences in PEX

C. Pex compared to CPVC, copper and other materials

2. Codes/Standards

A. Applicable codes for PEX

B. Fire Ratings/Plenums codes

C. Understanding and working IPC, ICC, IAMPO

3. Compliance/Specifications

A. Compliance with specific applications & appurtenances

B. Specifications by applicable construction division

4. System Applications

A. Potable water

1. HW/CW systems

2. Recirc systems

B. RO/DI systems

C. Reclaimed water systems

D. Commercial vs. Residential

Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

PEX plumbing & piping systems CE course outline

5. Design

A. Pipe sizing

B. Understanding flow coefficient PEX vs others

C. Fitting selection

6. Design (continued)

D. Trunk and branch systems vs. manifold and hybrid systems

E. Underground and above grade systems

7. Review

A. Questions

B. FAQ

8. Testing

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