Florida Building Code Advanced 2010: Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings

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The Florida Building Code (FBC) is the go-to guide for builders and others involved in the building trade when it comes to ensuring that minimum standards are met in a variety of areas critical to constructing safe, quality structures. Various parts of the FBC address everything from putting in an acceptable floor to appropriate plumbing, windows, and parking spaces.

In this interactive online course, we will be discussing the requirements of Chapter 4, Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings, of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing. This course addresses the rules and requirements for outfitting the plumbing system of various structures with properly installed, approved components.

Objectives SME

Course Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Recognize the 27 sections that comprise Chapter 4, Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings, of the Florida Building Code, Plumbing, and be able to reference them as needed for plumbing installations.
Identify the specific materials and dimensions allowed for the major components of proper plumbing design, such as shower compartments, water closets, etc.
Memorize prohibited fixtures and connections as well as the areas in which specific fixtures and connections are prohibited.
Explain how to make plumbing facilities accessible in compliance with the Florida Building Code, Building, Section 11-4, which is in turn based on the Code of Federal Regulations section 28 CFR 36.
Recall the proper procedures for the installation of fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings in showers, water closets, dishwashing units, and a variety of other common plumbing components.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester

David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978.

David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others.