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Plumbing Education to
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................... 4
Working Together............................................................................................... 6
Academic Certificate Programs...................................................................... 7
Plumbing Systems Design (PSD)
Academic Certificate Program........................................................................ 8
PSD Syllabus – Semester 1............................................................................10
PSD Syllabus – Semester 2............................................................................ 12
Plumbing Construction Management (PCM)
Academic Certificate Program...................................................................... 14
PCM Syllabus – Semester 1........................................................................... 16
PCM Syllabus – Semester 2...........................................................................18
Resources and Materials................................................................................20
Uniform Plumbing Code – India...................................................................... 21
Financial Responsibilities...............................................................................22
Committee on Uniform Plumbing Code – India..........................................26
Contact Information........................................................................................28

To positively impact the national well-being of India, and to address the need for plumbing education in India,
the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), the education and training arm of the IPA, Indian Institute of Plumbing
(lIP) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) joined together to
construct an exemplary educational framework of plumbing education and training exclusively for India.
The goal of the IPA-IIP-IAPMO Plumbing Education to Employment Program (PEEP) is to prepare multiple levels
of professional groups in India to read, understand, interpret, engage and apply the provisions of the 2008
Uniform Plumbing Code-India (UPC-I), to design and perform initial installations, and to maintain plumbing
systems. This goal will be achieved through joint ventures and collaborations with established educational
institutions throughout India.
This document provides the information necessary for educational institutions to be able to make an informed
decision with regard to choosing to be part of the joint venture. In addition to profiles of the IPA, lIP, and IAPMO,
the programs are delineated within, the syllabuses are outlined, the sources and instructional materials are
described, and the financial responsibilities are detailed.
The graphic below illustrates the relationships among the partners who are privileged to be part of this
revered program.
Introduction
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PEEP Students
Employers
International Leader dedicated to advancing
the latest methods of sanitation. Developed
Code and Educational Programs.
Vital to the success of the programs as well as
on-going continuation. Provides leadership
and support to the educational institutions.
Objective is to promote advancement in
plumbing in India.
Professional instructors will produce individual
who will be skilled and knowledgeable to
provide quality plumbing work in India.
Employable individuals desiring to enter the
plumbing industry.
Architects, Builders, Plumbing Contractors,
Consultation, Product Manufacturers will em-
ploy graduates of program.
National well-being of India

IAPMO PLUMBING CODES AND STANDARDS
PRIVATE LIMITED
In 2007, IAPMO Plumbing Codes and Standards India Private Limited (IAPMO-India) was established and
approved by the registrar of companies of India. This resulted in the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) and the Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), both members of the World Plumbing
Council (WPC), working together to establish a model code of plumbing installation and maintenance for all of
India. The rapid growth of IAPMO-India has led to the opening of two offices in India.
Bengaluru Office
Abdul Matheen, Director, IAPMO-India Plumbing Codes and Standards Private Limited, oversees all
operations of IAPMO-India from the Bengaluru office. Mr. Matheen serves as the principal spokesperson
on behalf of IAPMO-India, the Uniform Plumbing Code-India, and the Plumbing Education to Employment
Program (PEEP). From the Bengaluru office he oversees such key activities as promoting the Uniform Plumbing
Code-India throughout India and achieving the successful recognition and gaining support of the Plumbing
Education to Employment Program and IAPMO certification throughout India.
Pune Office
The IAPMO-India Plumbing Professionals Education Department is based in Pune. Subhash Deshpande,
Director, Plumbing Education and Certification, IAPMO-India, oversees all educational operations of
IAPMO-India, most specifically the PEEP from the Pune office. Mr. Deshpande establishes and manages
ongoing relationships with Educational Institutions; including managing curriculum delivery, orientation
and assessment.

WorkingTogether
The Indian Plumbing Association
The Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), established in 1993, is the apex body of plumbing
professionals in the country. Set up with an objective to promote advancements in
plumbing and the building service industry, IPA has successfully created a forum for
exchange of ideas and dissemination of information amongst its members. IPA is a
member of the World Plumbing Council and encourages its members to achieve and
maintain high standards of workmanship.
IPA’s membership includes architects, builders, plumbing consultants, plumbing contractors, plumbing product
manufacturers, traders and planners. IPA has 11 Chapters across the country.
IPA also conducts conferences and exhibitions throughout India and publishes the monthly magazine Indian
Plumbing Today. The idea is to make local plumbing professionals aware of issues, problems and prospects in
the industry. IPA has succeeded in creating awareness about the need for safe plumbing, and is now ready to
assist Indian professionals with improving their skills and expertise.
Indian Institute of Plumbing
In order to improve the skills and expertise of professional plumbers, the Indian
Institute of Plumbing (IIP) was set up as the training arm of the Indian Plumbing
Association. The IIP assists educational and vocational training institutes to meet the
large demand for plumbing engineers and technicians.
The quality of plumbing work has long been an issue in India. Plumbers are often unqualified or have graduated
from being casual laborers with no education or training. The IIP also provides training for the tradesmen to
code adherence and quality of workmanship. This will allow the domestic plumbing industry to grow beyond
its inherent limitations based on the shortage of skilled labor.
International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) was
founded on May 17, 1926, with the mandate“to advance the latest and most
improved methods of sanitation; to promote the welfare of and harmony between the
owner, the builder, and the craftsman; to accomplish a uniformity in the application
of the provisions of the ordinances; and to promulgate the mutual benefit of the
members.” The IAPMO Group focuses its comprehensive capabilities in the technical aspects of the plumbing and
mechanical industries through its extensive knowledge base, which includes regulators, professional contractors
and manufacturers. IAPMO’s World-wide Headquarters is located in Ontario, California, USA and has 12 Regional
Offices within the United States and abroad.
IAPMO is recognized the world over for its Uniform Codes. With offices in numerous continents and countries,
IAPMO has assisted with code development not only in India, but in such diverse places as Saudi Arabia, China,
Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Venezuela, Columbia, and the United Arab Emirates and,
in support of the World Plumbing Council, has also worked with the World Health Organization to help bring
sound, efficient plumbing systems to developing nations.

In cooperation with Indian Universities, Colleges, and polytechnics who have met the IPA-IAPMO quality
standard; the IPA-IAPMO Plumbing Education to Employment Program will provide the following Academic
Certificate Programs.
Plumbing Systems Design Academic Certificate Program
Plumbing systems are one of the most important and vital parts of an overall building design. Through this
1-year part time course of study, an individual will gain an understanding of the basic and advance principles
and code requirements of typical plumbing systems and the ability to design and review plumbing systems.
Targeted students: Graduates and Diploma holders in civil, environmental or mechanical engineering.
Plumbing Construction Management Academic Certificate
Program
Construction managers coordinate and supervise the work at construction sites from early start to final stop.
Through this 1-year part time course of study, an individual will gain an understanding of the basic principles and
coderequirementsoftypicalplumbingsystemsandtheabilitytoreviewplumbingsystemsandsuperviseinstallations.
Targeted students: Contractors, Construction Managers, Supervisors, Architects, Interior Designers having
degree or diploma in the respective field.
In cooperation with Indian Vocational Institutions and Industrial Training Institutes who have met the IPA-
IAPMO quality standard; the IPA-IAPMO Plumbing Education to Employment Program will provide the following
Academic Certificate Programs.
Note: This program is scheduled to be made available in October 2009.
Plumbing Technology Program
The plumbing Technology program is a comprehensive two-year part time program designed to provide
individuals with the skills to apply a broad range of plumbing principles. Through this course of study, an
individual will learn how to install, repair and maintain a variety of piping systems, plumbing fixtures and
other equipment generally associated with water distribution and waste water disposal; and learn the basic
principles and code requirements of typical plumbing systems.
The two year program is divided in eight separate and distinct parts. After accomplishing each part, a certificate
will be issued to the student. This will allow working plumbers to become more proficient at specified tasks
as they progress through the entire program. It also allows them to enter the program at any time, pay for the
program in stages and be able to exit early if necessary with some level of skill and knowledge.
Targeted students: Aspiring Plumbing Systems Installers and Repairers who meet the minimum qualification
of 10th Standard Pass.
Academic Certificate Programs

Course Code: PSD
Structure
A post graduate course in plumbing for civil, environmental or mechanical engineering degree or diploma
graduates resulting in an academic certificate: Certified Plumbing Engineer (CPE)
Teaching Scheme
A two semester one year course
u Part time – 6 hours a week
u Either 3 days, 2 hours in the evening
u or on week ends, 3 hours each
u The course can be offered as an elective subject divided into two semesters
Each semester - Total 50 hours for theory + practicals, excluding project work
Examination Scheme
Semester 1 –
100 marks including assignments (30 marks), mid-term examination (20 marks) and final examination (50 marks)
Semester 2 –
100 marks including project submission (50 marks) and project based oral examination (50 Marks)
Total for both semesters – 300 marks
Course requirements
u Faculty trained by IAPMO u Total adherence to the syllabus
u A class room with audio-visual facility u Site visits, demonstrations
u Visiting faculty for specialized topics, if any u Visit to Plumbing Lab at Pune (recommended)
Students
u Minimum qualification for students – u Minimum marks to pass 70%, distinction > 85%
Engineering degree or diploma u Certificate of merit will be issued to
u Minimum attendance 80% successful students
u All submissions, site visits etc. are compulsory
Source Material
2008 Uniform Plumbing Code – India (UPC-I) and
2008 Illustrated Training Manual (ITM)
Resource Material
u Syllabus u Mid-term Exams
u PowerPoint Presentations u Final Exams
u Instructor Abstracts
Plumbing Systems Design (PSD)
Academic Certificate Program

Semester 1
Code Topic Theory Practical Assignments Marks
Hours Hours
PSD-1 Introduction to 2
Codes and Standards

PSD-2 Architectural and 6 2
Structural Coordination
PSD-3 Plumbing Terminology 4

PSD-4 Plumbing Fixtures and 6 2 1 10
Fixture Fittings

Midterm Exam 1 20
PSD-5 Traps and Interceptors 4 1

PSD-6 Indirect Waste 2
PSD-7 Sanitary Drainage 6 2

PSD-8 Vents 4 1 1 10
Topic Presentation 2 10
Final Exam 3 50
Total 34 12 4 100
Semester 2
Code Topic Theory Practical Assignments Marks
Hours Hours
PSD-9 Storm Drainage 4 2
PSD-10 Water Supply 8 3
PSD-11 Solar Hot Water 2
PSD-12 Gray-water Systems 2 1 10
PSD-13 Pumps and HPS 2
Midterm 1 20
PSD-14 UPC-I Appendices 6 1 10
PSD-15 ConstructionManagement 6 3 1 10
Project Work 1 10
Final Exam 3 50
Oral Exam 4 50
Project submission 50
Total 31 12 17 200

Course Code: PSD
PSD Syllabus
Semester 1
Theory 34 hours, Practicals 12 hours including a site visit and Assignments / Topic presentations 4 hours.
Total 50 hours.
PSD-1 Intro to Codes and Standards
(2 Hours)
This topic will provide the student with a better
understanding of the development, roles, and uses
of codes and standards in the construction industry.
Source material for this course is Chapter 3 of the
UPC-I Code and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Approvals, Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ),
alternative materials, minimum standards, sewers
required, industrial wastes, workmanship, prohibited
fittings and practices, water conservation, protection
of pipes and structures, waterproofing, rat proofing,
hangers and supports, trenching, types of joints.
PSD-2 Architectural and
(6 Hours)
This topic deals with various architectural and
structural provisions to be made during the planning
stage. Few selected cases shall be discussed. Many
standard text books in architecture and engineering
by reputed authors are available as source material.
Specific focus on plumbing activities is required. A site
visit with the faculty is essential.
Local municipal laws relating to plumbing and basic
information on fire static water requirements. Spaces
required for various sanitary facilities, plumbing shafts,
water tanks and pump rooms, centralized hot water
systems, coordination with the architects. Structural
parameters such as sunken toilets, location of
columns and beams, post-tension slabs, importance
of ledge walls.
PSD-3 Plumbing Terminology
(4 Hours)
This topic covers the terminology of the trade.
Definitions for most words can be found in a
dictionary, but there are technical or trade terms
which take on a special meaning when used in
relation to plumbing. The purpose of this course is to
define those terms for the student. Source material
for this course is Chapter 2 of the UPC-I Code and
UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual. Understanding of
plumbing terminology will provide the student with
insight into the development of the art of plumbing.
A list of abbreviations associated with the trade is
included in this course.
PSD-4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
(6 Hours)
understanding of code requirements relating to
installed receptacles, devices, or appliances that
are supplied with water or that receive liquid or
liquid-borne wastes and discharges such wastes into
the drainage system to which it may be directly or
indirectly connected. Source material for this course is
Chapter 4 of the UPC-I Code and the UPC-I Illustrated
Training Manual.
Plumbing fixtures, water conserving fixtures, water
closets, bidets, urinals, flushing devices, lavatories,
bath/showers, kitchen sinks, water coolers, drinking
fountains, clothes washers, mop sinks, overflows,
strainers, prohibited fixtures, installation standards,
strainers, floor drains, floor slopes, location of valves,
hot water temperature, and table of minimum
plumbing facilities.
Assignment 1:
Draw toilet layouts, plans, elevations and sections of a
selected case for study. Give dimensions.
Plumbing Systems Design (PSD) Academic Certificate Program

PSD-5Traps and Interceptor
(4 Hours)
This topic covers the requirements related to proper
installation of traps and interceptors in residential and
industrial settings. Source material for this course is
Training Manual.
Traps required, trap arms, developed length, trap seals,
venting to traps, trap primers, prohibited traps, building
traps, clarifiers, grease interceptors, sizing, FOG (Fat, Oil,
and Grease) disposal, oil and sand interceptors.
PSD-6 Indirect Waste
(2 Hours)
This topic covers the two forms of discharge available
for indirect waste piping depending on the nature
of the contents or systems served by the fixture,
appliance or equipment. Requirements for specific
types of installations and the proper methods to
install indirect waste piping are discussed. Source
material for this course is Chapter 8 of the UPC-I Code
and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Air-gap, food establishments, sink traps, dish washers,
drinking fountains, waste receptors, sterile equipment,
appliances, condensers, chemical wastes, pipe sizing,
point of discharge, venting.
PSD-7 Sanitary Drainage
(6 Hours)
This topic deals with the design of drainage systems
based on a single pipe fully vented arrangement and
the requirements of building sewer systems. This
subject matter discusses the methods and materials
to collect, transport and dispose of waste. Source
and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual. The two
pipe fully ventilated system commonly used in India
is also discussed. Demonstrations of various pipe
manufacturers could be part of practicals.
Preamble, pipe materials and jointing methods,
special joints, Drainage Fixture Units (DFU), fixture
connections (drainage), sizing, hydraulic jump, change
in direction of flow, cleanouts, pipe grading, fixtures
below invert level, suds relief, testing, building sewers,
sizing of horizontal and vertical pipes, testing, sumps
and pumps, public sewers, sewage disposal.
PSD-8 Vents
(4 Hours)
This topic covers need of vents, sizing and proper
placement in the drainage system. Source material
for this course is Chapter 9 of the UPC-I Code and the
UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Vent requirement, trap seal protection, materials,
sizing, vent connections, flood rim level, termination,
vent stacks, water curtain and hydraulic jump,
horizontal and vertical wet venting, combination
waste and vent system, sizing, cleanouts, venting of
interceptors.
Assignment 2:
Prepare layout and sizing of internal and external
(outside the toilet) SWRV pipes and fittings of a
selected case for study.
Assignment 3: Topic Presentation
Based on the topics covered in this semester,
students can select any topic; refer to codes, text
books, professional magazines, technical papers
published and websites of manufacturers and make
a presentation in 10 minutes. Students can work in
a group of two. The presentation shall be reviewed
along with an external examiner. Marks are assigned
for both, the contents as well as presentation.

PSD-9 Storm Drainage
(4 Hours)
This topic provides the guidelines to collect/capture
the storm water and discharge it in a safe and efficient
manner. Source material for this course is Chapter 11 of
the UPC-I Code and the UPC-I IllustratedTraining Manual.
Storm drains required, prohibited connections,
subsoil drains, sub-drains, sizing of gutters/channels/
scuppers, window areaway drains, roof drains,
strainers, leaders, conductors and connections,
siphonic drains, underground drains, materials, traps
required, prohibited installations, sizing, testing,
introduction to rain water harvesting.
PSD-10 Water Supply
(8 Hours)
This topic will introduce students to the regulations
related to potable and non-potable water supply
and distribution systems. Topics discussed include
potable water storage, sizing of potable water piping,
and drinking water treatment units. Source material
for this course is Chapter 6 of the UPC-I Code and the
UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual. Demonstrations of
various pipe manufacturers could be part of practicals.
Preamble, sources of water, potable and non-potable
water, reclaimed water, water storage, treatment,
hot and cold water distribution system, backflow
prevention, air gap, cross connection control, pipe
materials and jointing methods, pressure controls,
unions, thermal expansion, types of valves, installation
and testing, disinfection, Water Supply Fixture Units
(WSFU), sizing, protection of underground pipes, color
codes and arrow marking.
PSD-11 Solar Hot Water
(2 Hours)
This topic covers provisions required for a centralized
solar hot water system for multi-apartment buildings
with reference to pressure and temperature controls
specified in Chapter 6 of UPC-I Code and ITM. Expert
guest speaker can be requested to cover this topic.
Working out capacity, sizing and spaces required
for solar water systems, panels, hot water tanks,
electrical backup, safety measures, auto controls, hot
water supply and return systems, various insulating
materials, control valves, introduction to other
methods of hot water generation.
PSD-12 Gray-water Systems
(2 Hours)
This topic will provide the student with an
understanding of Gray-water systems and Reclaimed
water systems. The systems introduced in this course
provide for a safe method to use waste water from
lavatories, baths, showers and clothes washers for
underground landscape irrigation as well as reclaimed
sanitary wastewater (black-water) to flush fixtures
that do not need potable water for their use. Source
material for this course is Chapter 16 of the UPC-I
Code and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Definition of gray water, specifications and drawings,
estimating gray water discharge, soil absorption,
holding tanks, valves and piping. Reclaimed
water systems, definition of reclaimed water,
pipe identification, installation, signs, valves, cross
connection, inspection and testing, approved uses.
Assignment 4:
Prepare layout and sizing of internal and external
(inside the shaft) hot and cold water supply system
including controls, for a selected case for study.
Plumbing Systems Design (PSD) Academic Certificate Program
Course Code: PSD
PSD Syllabus
Semester 2
Theory 31 hours, Practicals 12 hours including a site visit & demonstrations; and Assignments / Project work 17
hours. Total 60 hours.

PSD-13 Pumps and Hydro-Pneumatic Systems
(2 Hours)
This topic covers various types of pumps for water
supply, heat exchangers, wastewater dewatering and
sewage. Pressure boosting and hydro-pneumatic
systems shall be elaborated along with the accessories
and controls. Design of pumps, calculating pump
capacities will be studied. Refer Part II of Chapter 6 of
UPC-I and ITM. Expert guest speaker can be requested
to cover this topic.
PSD-14 UPC-I Appendices
(6 Hours)
This topic discusses Appendix A, K, and L of the UPC-I.
The student will gain a greater understanding of (A)
Water Sizing, (K) Private Sewage Disposal Systems, and
(L) Alternate Plumbing Systems.
(A) Alternative method of sizing of water supply
system, demand load, friction losses, developed length,
permissible velocities, suitability of pipe material,
sizing of branches and risers/down comers, sizing of
building water supply. (K)Where permitted, Septic tanks,
leach lines/leach beds, seepage pits, soil properties,
interceptors, capacity sizing, construction, maintenance,
industrial waste, location of sewage disposal, approvals.
(L) Engineered plumbing systems,Water Supply
Fixture Units (WSFU) and Drainage Fixture Units (DFU),
drainage and vent system sizing, introduction to vacuum
drainage, single stack system sizing.
Assignment 5:
Draw layout and sizing of external development
comprising storm drainage, underground sewer and
cold water supply, for a selected case for study.
PSD-15 Construction Management
(6 Hours)
This topic covers various aspects of managing
plumbing installations at site. Many standard text
books by reputed authors are available on the topic
of‘Construction Management’as source material.
Organization charts, inter-organization relations,
coordination of other agencies, role of Engineer-in-
charge, safety and security, working at heights and
confined spaces, accident reporting. Inventory,
material ordering and stacking, testing, record
keeping, measurements, and billing. Time and cost
analysis, specifications writing, resources planning,
takeoff quantities, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost
estimates of few plumbing items. Break down
activities, activity sequence and activity period for few
selected cases.
Assignment 6:
Visit any plumbing site and submit a report on
observations and recommendations based on the
provisions of UPC-I.
Project work:
Students are allowed to select the topic of their
project work subject to approval of the scope by the
faculty. Maximum 4 students can work in a group
for a common topic. Students are expected to visit
the site, shops, etc. They can discuss the topic with
manufacturers, owners, consultants, contractors and
plumbers. The project report comprising drawings,
sketches, photographs and description must be
elaborate to cover the topic in its entirety. The
drawings should specify sizing; must accompany
design calculations for pipes sizing and pump
capacities and the report should be hand written.
The oral examination based on the project work
submitted, shall be conducted in the presence of an
external examiner.

Course Code: PCM
Structure
A post graduate course in plumbing for contractors, construction managers, supervisors, architects and interior
designers resulting in an academic certificate: Certified Plumbing Supervisor (CPS)
Teaching Scheme
A two semester one year course
u Part time – 6 hours a week
u Either 3 days, 2 hours in the evening
u or on week ends, 3 hours each
u The course can be offered as an elective subject divided into two semesters
Each semester - Total 50 hours for theory + practicals, excluding project work
Examination Scheme
Semester 1 –
Semester 2 –
100 marks including Project submission (60 marks) and project based oral examination (40 Marks)
Total for both semesters – 300 marks
Course requirements
u Faculty trained by IAPMO
u A class room with audio-visual facility
u Visiting faculty for specialized topics, if any
u Total adherence to the syllabus attached
u Site visits, demonstrations
u Visit to Plumbing Lab at Pune (recommended)
Students
u Minimum qualification for students – Diploma or degree in related field
u Minimum attendance 80%
u All submissions, site visits etc. are compulsory
u Minimum marks to pass 70%, distinction > 85%
u Certificate of merit will be issued to successful students
Source Material
2008 Uniform Plumbing Code – India (UPC-I) and
2008 Illustrated Training Manual (ITM)
Resource Material
u Syllabus u Mid-term Exams
u PowerPoint Presentations u Final Exams
u Instructor Abstracts
Plumbing Construction Management (PCM)
Academic Certificate Program

Semester 1
Code

Topic
Theory Practical
Assignments

Marks
Hours Hours
PCM-1 Introduction to Codes
and Standards 2
PCM-2 Architectural and
Structural Coordination 6 3

PCM-3 Plumbing Terminology 4
PCM-4 Plumbing Fixtures and
Fixture Fittings 6 4 1 10
Midterm Exam 1 20
PCM-5 Traps and Interceptors 3 1
PCM-6 Indirect Waste 2
PCM-7 Sanitary Drainage 6 2
PCM-8 Vents 2 1 1 10
Topic Presentation 2 10
Final Exam 3 50
Total 31 15 4 100
Semester 2
Code

Topic
Theory Practical
Assignments

Marks
Hours Hours
PCM-9 Storm Drainage 4 2

PCM-10 Water Supply 6 4

PCM-11 Solar Hot Water 2
PCM-12 Gray-water Systems 2 1 10
PCM-13 Pumps and HPS 3 2
Midterm 1 20
PCM-14 UPC-I Appendices 4 1 10
PCM-15 Construction Management 6 3 1 10
Project Work 1 10
Final Exam 3 50
Oral Exam 4 40
Project submission 60
Total 28 15 17 200

PCM-1 Intro to Codes and Standards
(2 Hours)
understanding of the development, roles, and uses
of codes and standards in the construction industry.
Source material for this course is Chapter 3 of the
UPC-I Code and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Approvals, AHJ, alternative materials, minimum
standards, sewers required, industrial wastes,
workmanship, prohibited fittings and practices, water
conservation, protection of pipes and structures,
waterproofing, rat proofing, hangers and supports,
trenching, types of joints.
PCM-2 Architectural and
(6 Hours)
This topic deals with various architectural and
structural provisions to be made during the planning
stage. Few selected cases shall be discussed. Many
standard text books in architecture and engineering
by reputed authors are available as source material.
Local municipal laws relating to plumbing and basic
information on fire static water requirements. Spaces
required for various sanitary facilities, plumbing shafts,
water tanks and pump rooms, centralized hot water
systems, coordination with the architects. Structural
parameters such as sunken toilets, location of
columns and beams, post-tension slabs, importance
of ledge walls.
PCM-3 Plumbing Terminology
(4 Hours)
This topic covers the terminology of the trade.
Definitions for most words can be found in a
dictionary, but there are technical or trade terms
which take on a special meaning when used in
relation to plumbing. The purpose of this course is to
define those terms for the student. Source material
for this course is Chapter 2 of the UPC-I Code and
UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual. Understanding of
plumbing terminology will provide the student with
insight into the development of the art of plumbing.
A list of abbreviations associated with the trade is
included in this course.
PCM-4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
( 6 Hours)
understanding of code requirements relating to
installed receptacles, devices, or appliances that
are supplied with water or that receive liquid or
liquid-borne wastes and discharges such wastes
into the drainage system to which it may be directly
or indirectly connected. Source material for this
course is Chapter 4 of the UPC-I Code and the UPC-I
Illustrated Training Manual.
Plumbing fixtures, water conserving fixtures, water
closets, bidets, urinals, flushing devices, lavatories,
bath/showers, kitchen sinks, water coolers, drinking
fountains, clothes washers, mop sinks, overflows,
strainers, prohibited fixtures, installation standards,
strainers, floor drains, floor slopes, location of valves,
hot water temperature, and table of minimum
plumbing facilities.
Assignment 1:
Draw toilet layouts, plans, elevations and sections of a
selected case for study. Give dimensions.
Plumbing Construction Management (PCM) Academic Certificate Program
Course Code: PCM
PCM Syllabus
Semester 1
Theory 31 hours, Practicals 15 hours including a site visit/demonstrations and Assignments / Topic
presentations 4 hours. Total 50 hours.

PCM-5 Traps and Interceptors
(3 Hours)
This topic covers the requirements related to proper
installation of traps and interceptors in residential and
industrial settings. Source material for this course is
Training Manual.
Traps required, trap arms, developed length, trap
seals, venting to traps, trap primers, prohibited traps,
building traps, clarifiers, grease interceptors, sizing,
FOG disposal, oil and sand interceptors.
PCM-6 Indirect Waste
(2 Hours)
This topic covers the two forms of discharge available
for indirect waste piping depending on the nature
of the contents or systems served by the fixture,
appliance or equipment. Requirements for specific
types of installations and the proper methods to
install indirect waste piping are discussed. Source
and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Air-gap, food establishments, sink traps, dish washers,
drinking fountains, waste receptors, sterile equipment,
appliances, condensers, chemical wastes, point of
discharge, venting. Introduction to pipe sizing.
PCM-7 Sanitary Drainage
(6 Hours)
This topic deals with the design of drainage systems
based on a single pipe fully vented arrangement and
the requirements of building sewer systems. This
subject matter discusses the methods and materials
to collect, transport and dispose of waste. Source
and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual. The two
pipe fully ventilated system commonly used in India
is also discussed. Demonstrations of various pipe
manufacturers must be part of practicals.
Preamble, pipe materials and jointing methods,
special joints, fixture connections (drainage), hydrau-
lic jump, change in direction of flow, T and Y fittings,
cleanouts, pipe grading, fixtures below invert level,
suds relief, testing, building sewers, testing, sumps
and pumps, public sewers, sewage disposal. Introduce
DFU, sizing of horizontal and vertical pipes.
PCM-8 Vents
(2 Hours)
This topic covers need of vents and proper placement
in the drainage system. Source material for this course
is Chapter 9 of the UPC-I Code and the UPC-I
Illustrated Training Manual.
Vent requirement, trap seal protection, materials, vent
connections, flood rim level, termination, vent stacks,
water curtain and hydraulic jump, horizontal and
vertical wet venting, combination waste and vent
system, cleanouts, venting of interceptors. Introduction
to vent sizing, sizing of combination vents etc.
Assignment 2:
Prepare layout of internal and external (outside the
toilet) SWRV pipes and fittings of a selected case for
study. If possible, write pipe diameters.
Assignment 3: Topic Presentation
Based on the topics covered in this semester,
students can select any topic; refer to codes, text
books, professional magazines, technical papers
published and websites of manufacturers and make
a presentation in 10 minutes. Students can work in
a group of two. The presentation shall be reviewed
along with an external examiner. Marks are assigned
for both, the contents as well as presentation.

PCM-9 Storm Drainage
(4 Hours)
This topic provides the guidelines to collect/capture
the storm water and discharge it in a safe and efficient
manner. Source material for this course is Chapter 11 of
the UPC-I Code and the UPC-I IllustratedTraining Manual.
Storm drain required, prohibited connections, subsoil
drains, sub-drains, gutters/channels/scuppers,
window areaway drains, roof drains, strainers,
leaders, conductors and connections, siphonic
drains, underground drains, materials, traps required,
prohibited installations, testing. Introduction to sizing
of channels, rainwater down takes, underground
drains. Introduction to rain water harvesting.
PCM-10 Water Supply
(6 Hours)
This topic will introduce students to the potable
and non-potable water supply and distribution
systems. Topics discussed include potable water
storage, potable water piping, and drinking water
treatment units. Source material for this course is
Training Manual. Demonstrations of various pipe
manufacturers must be part of practicals.
Preamble, sources of water, potable and non-potable
water, reclaimed water, water storage, treatment,
hot and cold water distribution system, backflow
prevention, air gap, cross connection control, pipe
materials and jointing methods, pressure controls,
unions, thermal expansion, types of valves, installation
and testing, disinfection, protection of underground
pipes, color codes and arrow marking. Introduce
WSFU, sizing calculations.
PCM-11 Solar Hot Water
(2 Hours)
This topic covers provisions required for a centralized
solar hot water system for multi-apartment buildings
with reference to pressure and temperature controls
specified in Chapter 6 of UPC-I Code and ITM. Expert
guest speaker can be requested to cover this topic.
Introduction to solar water systems. System
components, panels, hot water tanks, electrical
backup, safety measures, auto controls, hot water
supply and return systems, various insulating
materials, control valves, introduction to other
methods of hot water generation.
PCM-12 Gray-water Systems
(2 Hours)
This topic will provide the student with an
understanding of Gray-water systems and Reclaimed
water systems. The systems introduced in this course
provide for a safe method to use waste water from
lavatories, baths, showers and clothes washers for
underground landscape irrigation as well as reclaimed
sanitary wastewater (black-water) to flush fixtures
that do not need potable water for their use. Source
material for this course is Chapter 16 of the UPC-I
Code and the UPC-I Illustrated Training Manual.
Definition of gray water, specifications and drawings,
total gray water discharge, soil absorption, holding
tanks, valves and piping. Reclaimed water systems,
definition of reclaimed water, pipe identification,
installation, signs, valves, cross connection, inspection
and testing, approved uses.
Assignment 4:
Prepare layout of internal and external hot and cold
water supply system including controls, for a selected
case for study.
Plumbing Construction Management (PCM) Academic Certificate Program
Course Code: PCM
PCM Syllabus
Semester 2
Theory 28 hours, Practicals 15 hours including a site visit/demonstrations and Assignments / Project work 17
hours. Total 60 hours.

PCM-13 Pumps and Hydro-pneumatic systems
(3 Hours)
This topic covers various types of pumps for water
supply, heat exchangers, wastewater dewatering and
sewage. Pressure boosting and hydro-pneumatic
systems shall be elaborated along with the
accessories and controls. Refer Part II of Chapter 6 of
UPC-I and ITM. Expert guest speaker can be requested
to cover this topic.
PCM-14 UPC-I Appendices
(4 Hours)
This topic discusses Appendix K and L of the UPC-I.
The student will gain a greater understanding of (K)
Private Sewage Disposal Systems, and (L) Alternate
Plumbing Systems.
(K) Where permitted, Septic tanks, leach lines/
leach beds, seepage pits, soil properties, interceptors,
construction, maintenance, industrial waste, location of
sewage disposal, approvals. (L) Engineered plumbing
systems,WSFU and DFU, drainage and vent system,
introduction to vacuum drainage, single stack system.
Assignment 5:
Draw layout of external development comprising
storm drainage, underground sewer and cold water
supply, for a selected case for study.
PCM-15 Construction Management
(6 Hours)
This topic covers various aspects of managing
plumbing installations at site. Many standard text
books by reputed authors are available on the topic
of‘Construction Management’as source material.
visit with the faculty is essential. Institute’s own faculty
can teach this topic.
Organization charts, inter-organization relations,
coordination of other agencies, role of Engineer-in-
charge, safety and security, working at heights and
confined spaces, accident reporting. Inventory,
material ordering and stacking, testing, record
keeping, measurements, and billing. Time and cost
analysis, specifications writing, resources planning,
takeoff quantities (BOQ), and cost estimates of
few plumbing items. Break down activities, activity
sequence and activity period for few selected cases.
Assignment 6:
Visit any plumbing site and submit a report on
observations and recommendations based on the
provisions of UPC-I.
Project work:
Students are allowed to select the topic of their
project work subject to approval of the scope by the
faculty. Maximum 4 students can work in a group
for a common topic. Students are expected to visit
the site, shops, etc. They can discuss the topic with
manufacturers, owners, consultants, contractors and
plumbers. The project report comprising drawings,
sketches, photographs and description must be
elaborate to cover the topic in its entirety. The
drawings should specify dimensions and the report
should be hand written. The oral examination based
on the project work submitted, shall be conducted in
the presence of an external examiner.

IAPMO, IPA, and IIP are dedicated to providing the Educational Institutions who license the PEEP, relevant and
up-to-date resources. The Instructional Materials are the culmination of the work of numerous individuals.
Other resources that are provided include intensive training and support from IAPMO.
The PEEP resources provide cost-efficient, accessible, and easy-to-use materials and a dedicated professional
support system that ensures the quality of the program. These resources enhance both the learning and
instructional experience to create a world-class educational environment.
Power Point Presentations
Drawing from the Uniform Plumbing Code – India and its
associated Illustrated Training Manual, comprehensive Power Point
presentations have been developed to facilitate teaching the subject
matter. This exhaustive resource is comprised of over 1000 slides,
including code text, commentary, illustrations, examples, and more.
Utilizing the expertise of a team of professionals from the US and
India with backgrounds in Plumbing, Engineering, and
Instructional Design, these presentations represent the
highest quality instructional materials.
Instructor Abstracts
The Instructor Abstracts serve as a reference guide for the instructors
teaching the courses. Although the instructors will be education
professionals, it is assumed that they may not have adequate familiarity
with the UPC-I and its application, and therefore will not be able to teach
the chapters without suggestions. With that in mind, the Abstracts were
designed to be as comprehensive as possible, and include any elements
that the experience of our expert committees suggested.
Train-The-Trainer
All Education Institutions who accept to implement one or both of the programs will need their teaching
faculty to participate in a“Train-the-Trainer”session. Institutions will send their designated faculty who will
be introduced to the programs’structure, instructional materials and examinations, along with the UPC-I and
Technical Manual as the primary technical sources.
Peer Group Support
The faculty in each Train-the-Trainer group become a“peer group”and will appoint one among themselves to
be their“Group Leader.” The Leaders will be the“points of contact”for the faculty who participated in the same
group, should questions arise, or should anyone have difficulty understanding technical information, or want to
share ideas and strategies for teaching.
Resources and Materials

The Uniform Plumbing Code – India (UPC-I) is the first ever plumbing code developed by the Indian Plumbing
Industry itself, to achieve its mission –“Better Plumbing for Better Living”.
IAPMO Plumbing Codes and Standards Private Limited (IAPMO India)
and Indian Plumbing Association (IPA), together have established
Uniform Plumbing Code – India 2008. It is a model code of plumbing
installation and maintenance for all of India.
The UPC-I was developed by the IPA Code Committee with IAPMO staff.
They created a code document that recognizes and utilizes proven
international concepts; taking into consideration the proven
plumbing practices and customs in India. This code of
practice attempts to minimize the risk by specifying
technical standards of design, material, workmanship and
maintenance of plumbing systems.
The Illustrated Training Manual (ITM) is both a primer for
novices and a reference for more experienced plumbing
professionals. The ITM is a comprehensive and easy-to-use
educational tool.
The IPA-IIP-IAPMO Plumbing Education to Employment
Program (PEEP) is based on the UPC-I.
Uniform Plumbing Code – India

Plumbing Systems Design Program (PSD)
or Plumbing Construction Management
Program (PCM)
Initial Start-Up Costs for Institutions
Franchisee Fee
u Three-year agreement 100,000 per institution per course
Preparation of Instructors
u Train-the-Trainer session fee for up to six Faculty 100,000 per institution
u Related Travel for Train-the-Trainer attendance
(Mumbai, Bengaluru, or Delhi)
Preparation of Infrastructure
u Classroom/conference hall
u Tools, Equipment, Handouts
u Source documents and Instructors’Instructional
Resource Materials
(2 sets will be given at the Train-The-Trainer session)
Program Implementation
u Recruitment of Students
u Marketing to IPA Members and other employers to
Sponsor Students
u Student Enrollment Services
u Counselor Services
Financial Responsibilities for

Instructor
u Salary, Travel Related Costs
Infrastructure Maintenance
u Classroom Maintenance
u Tools, Equipment, Handouts Maintenance
u Up-to-date Instructional Resource Materials
+ IAPMO Instructional Materials Licensing Fee 10% of student tuition fees; not to
be less than 40,000
Student Services
u On-going Recruitment of At-Large Students
Sponsor Students
u Counselor Services
Second Semester Costs for Institutions
per Program
Instructor
u Salary, Travel Related Costs
Infrastructure Maintenance
u Classroom Maintenance
u Tools, Equipment, Handouts Maintenance
u Up-to-date Instructional Resource Materials
+ IAPMO Instructional Materials Licensing Fee 10% of student tuition fees; not to
be less than 40,000
Student Services
u On-going Recruitment of Students
Sponsor Students
u Counselor and Placement Services
First Semester Costs for Institutions
per Course

Program Perpetuation (at 3 year intervals)
Costs for Institutions
u Renew Memorandum of Understanding with IAPMO
India, IPA, IIP
u Prepare New Faculty and/or Refresh Existing
Faculty (Train The Trainer fee)
100,000
u Refresh Infrastructure
u Refresh Program Implementation Activities
u Franchise Renewal Fee 100,000 per institution per course
Per Course
Costs for Each Student – First Semester
u Enrollment Fees (Tuition)
u Reference Materials (Code Books, Handouts)
u Tools and Equipment
Per Course
Costs for Each Student – Second Semester
u Enrollment Fees (Tuition)
u Internship Activity
u Job Placement Activity

IPA Member Sponsorship per Student
For Each Two Semester Course
u Enrollment Fee (Tuition)
u Provide Reference Materials
u Provide Tools, Equipment, Handouts
u Reimburse Related Travel To/From Work/School
u Commit to Conduct On-The-Job training practice
u Provide Internship Activities On-The-Job, 1 Year Stipend
u Hire Students Upon Completion of Program
IPA Endowment to Support Institutions
For Each Two Semester Course
Assist each Institution with Costs Associated with:
u Training Faculty
u Preparing Classrooms
u Procuring Tools, Equipment and Material
u Producing Instructional Materials
u Materials Licensing Fee
u Recruiting Students and Sponsors
u Providing Internship Opportunities
u Assisting with Job Placement

Sudhakaran Nair, Chairman
President – IPA
Executive Board Member
WPC (2008-2011)
Managing Director
ESSENCO
B.S.A. Narayan, Convener
Vice President – IPA
Potential Service Consultants (P) Ltd.
(Consulting Engineers), Bengaluru
Advisors
S.G. Deolalikar,
Chairman cum Managing Trustee,
Indian Institute of Plumbing,
Chairman,
Deolalikar Consultants Private Limited
(Consulting Engineers), New Delhi
Nariman F. Nallaseth,
Plumbing Engineer,
Mumbai
Code Committee Members
Sandeep Goel,
Member, National Executive Committee, IPA
Director,
Spectral Services Consultants Private Limited
(Consulting Engineers), Noida
John Joseph,
Managing Director,
John Mech – El Technologies (P) Ltd.
(Consulting Engineers), Mumbai
M.N. Raghavendra Rao,
Chairman, IPA Bengaluru Chapter
Joint Managing Director, SEMAC Private Limited,
P. Ramachandran,
Chairman, IPA Kerala Chapter,
Managing Director,
GR Tech Services Private Limited,
Cochin
Ranganath H.R.,
Honorary Joint Secretary, IPA,
Executive President,
SEMAC Private Limited,
Sharat V. Rao,
Director,
Engineering Creations,
Public Health Consultancy, Pvt. Ltd.
(Consulting Engineers), Mumbai
Coordinator
Manjula T.,
Assistant Director,
Potential Service Consultants (P) Ltd.
Committee on
Uniform Plumbing Code – India

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS (IAPMO)
Senior Director
IAPMO Business and Product Development
Allen Inlow
5001 East Philadelphia Street,
Ontario, California 91761-2816 – USA
Phone: +1.703-934-0115
E-mail: allen.inlow@iapmo.org
Director, IAPMO – India
IAPMO Plumbing Codes and Standards Private Limited
Abdul Matheen
No. 22, Hal, 2nd Stage 12th“B”Main
Indiranagar Bengaluru 560 037
Karnataka, India
Mobile: 099021 17788
E-mail: adbul.matheen@iapmo.org
Director of IAPMO India Plumbing Education
and Certification
IAPMO Plumbing Codes and Standards Private Limited
Subhash Deshpande
8, Ankur Apartments
10, Sanewadi, Aundh
Pune 411 007
Maharastra, India
Mobile: 098223 91942
E-mail: subhash.deshpande@iapmo.org
Headquarters
Indian Plumbing Association
E-117, L.G.F, Greater Kailash – III
Masjid Moth
New Delhi – 110 048, India
Phone: +90-11-29220063
E-mail: indiaplumbing_2004@yahoo.com
Website: www.indianplumbing.org
President’s Office
Sudhakaran Nair & Company Pvt Ltd
Essenco House, No. 537,“B”Block
AECS Layout, Kundalahalli
Bengaluru – 560 037, India
Phone: +91-80-28476286/7/8
E-mail: blr@essencoindia.net
Website: www.indianplumbing.org

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