Engineering & Technology

The ADVANCED PLUMBING SYSTEMS DESIGN

Advanced Plumbing
CERTIFICATE is to train professionals who would
like to receive formal education in advanced topics in
Plumbing Systems Design or are currently practicing

Systems Design in the field and would like additional training in

advanced design techniques for commercial and
industrial structures.

Certificate The program collaborates with the American Society

Offered in Cooperation with the American Society of
Plumbing Engineers (ASPE).
of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE). It is the first
comprehensive program in plumbing systems in the
United States. The certificate consists of 7 courses,
totaling 28-units including six required courses and
at least one elective course.
Advanced Plumbing Systems Design
Certificate
Required Core Courses
Offered on the UCLA campus or online in cooperation with the
American Society of Plumbing Engineers
X 400.8 Plumbing Systems I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals
X 400.9 Plumbing Systems II: Advanced Engineering Systems
X 400.10 Plumbing Systems III: Systems Applications
X 400.14 High Rise Building Plumbing Design
X 400.16 Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineers
X 400.17 Hospital and Lab Plumbing Systems Design
Electives
In addition, choose 1 elective course from the Construction
Management
Certificate (4 units).
Program Requirements
Upon payment of the candidacy fee, the student will not be
subject to subsequent changes in program/curriculum
requirements. A GPA of 2.0 or better is required for all core
courses and electives. The program must be completed in 5
years.
To apply for candidacy, visit uclaextension.edu/plumbingCERT
Certificate Completion
Once the candidacy fee has been paid and you have
completed the last course in this program, you may begin the
process of obtaining your UCLA Extension certificate.
Further Information
Student Affairs Officer: Philip Walstrom
Telephone: (310) 825-7942
Email: pwalstrom@unex.ucla.edu
The program offers a set of courses in several areas of advanced
plumbing systems design. Every course in the certificate is available
in online format for students and professionals in the US and inter-
nationally. The certificate consists of 7 courses totaling 28-units
including six required courses and one elective course.
Course Descriptions
Visit uclaextension.edu/engineering for scheduling and fees.
Descriptions are subject to change without notice.
Plumbing Systems I: Code and Engineering Fundamentals
Engineering X 400.8 • 4 units
This course provides an introduction to the basic design and funda-
mental engineering practices for plumbing systems. It also serves as
a refresher course for those who have prior experience of the
subject but wish to update or supplement their knowledge. Design
requirements and sizing procedures for the following systems are
covered: domestic water, sanitary drainage and vent, storm water,
and natural gas. The selection and sizing procedures for
the required plumbing fixtures and equipment, including pumps and
water heating equipment, in each system also are examined. The
course includes discussions on the relevant codes governing each
system, suitable material selections, and the sizing required to obtain
a satisfactory end performance for each type of system. Prerequi-
site: Minimum of 1 year of employment in an architectural/
engineering firm or city/county building department.
Plumbing Systems II: Advanced Engineering Systems
Engineering X 400.9 • 4 units
This course benefits students who are thoroughly familiar with basic
plumbing design and fundamental engineering practices, and builds
on Plumbing Systems I. Students gain a comprehensive coverage
of the design, calculation, and code requirements of advanced
plumbing systems, including water heaters, special waste and vent
systems, pumps and pumping systems, automatic fire sprinkler and
standpipe systems, gaseous agent suppression systems, and
specialized water treatment systems (such as water softening and
deionizing). Students learn the specialized piping materials required
for these systems. Prerequisite: Successful completion of X 400.8
Plumbing Systems I.
Plumbing Systems III: Systems Applications
Engineering X 400.10 • 4 units
This course applies the advanced plumbing systems covered in
Plumbing Systems II to different types of buildings. This course
discusses the varying and quite different design applications, system
approaches, and code requirements for buildings (including high-rise
offices), healthcare facilities, hotels, and sporting facilities (such as
arenas and stadiums). Students learn the contract document prepara-
tion process consisting of plans and specifications, as well as the
construction administration process consisting of shop drawings and
review of construction work in progress. Completing the entire
Plumbing Systems Design program prepares you to meet the design
challenges of the varying types of commercial and institutional
projects that are anticipated to be constructed in the next decade.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of X 400.9 Plumbing Systems II.

High Rise Building Plumbing Design

Engineering X 400.14 • 4 units
This course explores the subject of High Rise Building Plumbing
Design, including the components and systems typically found in such
buildings, but also some less traditional approaches. Topics studied
include: Sanitary Waste and Vent Stacks, Storm Water, Domestic
Cold Water Systems, Hot Water Systems, Hot Water Recirculation
Systems, Building Services/Utilities, Equipment, LEED and Sustainabil-
ity Considerations, Plumbing Fixtures, and others. Prequisite: Success-
ful completion of Plumbing Systems I, II, and III or consent of instructor

Fire Protection for Plumbing Engineers

Engineering X 400.16 • 4 units
Gain in-depth knowledge of the basic principles and Code require-
ments for preliminary design of fire sprinklers design, preparation of
performance specifications and review final shop drawings, calculations
and product submittals prepared by sprinkler Contractors. This course
benefits Engineers, Designers, and building officials and discusses
classification of occupancies, various types of fire sprinkler systems,
selection and size and location of fire risers and fire service. This course
teaches students how to prepare documents for competitive bidding
and review shop drawings, hydraulic calculations and product submit-
tals prepared by licensed Sprinkler Contractors. Prerequisite: Success-
ful completion of Plumbing Systems I, II, and III or consent of instructor

Hospital and Laboratory Plumbing Systems

Engineering X 400.17 • 4 units
Learn basic hospital and laboratory design from a plumbing design
standpoint. The course covers hospital medical gas systems, including
piping, equipment valves and alarms, as well as laboratory gas systems
including piping and storage systems. Instruction also provides an in-
troduction to Pure water systems followed by Laboratory Waste sys-
tems.
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