TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE AR 263

COURSE NAME BUILDING UTILITIES 1 (2007 Curriculum)
CREDIT UNITS 3 units
CONTACT HOURS 1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory
Adrian R. Toisa
INSTRUCTOR
Faculty Member, Architecture and Technical Drafting NCII

National Plumbing Code of the Philippines

National Building Code of the Philippines
TEXTBOOK

Other Supplemental
Materials

SPECIFIC COURSE INFORMATION

a. Course Description
Principles and practices in plumbing and sanitary systems- its design, installation, operation and
maintenance in buildings in relation to the immediate surroundings or environment

b. Prerequisites
Co-requisites AR 211S2 (Architectural Design 3); PHYS 009L1 (Physics I)
c. Course Required
Classification
(Required/elective/
selected elective)

SPECIFIC GOALS FOR THE COURSE

a. Course Objective

The course aims to acquire adequate understanding on the fundamental concepts and
principles, general design and installation of water supply, sanitary drainage systems, storm
drainage system, waste disposal systems, and fire protection systems in buildings consistent
with trade practices and recommendations. It aims to inculcate in their minds the importance of
sanitation as well as plumbing in the context of building structures as a component of the
overall building services function. The course also aims to comprehend and apply pertinent
code provisions relative to designing, installation, operation and maintenance of plumbing
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systems and its components and to express common engineering language associated with
plumbing, sanitary and fire protection systems

b. Course Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students will be able to:

1. Acquire adequate understanding on the fundamental concepts and principles, general

design and installation of water supply, sanitary drainage systems, storm drainage system,
waste disposal systems, and fire protection systems in buildings consistent with trade
practices and recommendations.

2. Inculcate in their minds the importance of sanitation as well as plumbing in the context of
building structures as a component of the overall building services function.

3. Comprehend and apply pertinent code provisions relative to designing, installation,

operation and maintenance of plumbing systems and its components.

4. Express common engineering language associated with plumbing, sanitary and fire
protection systems

c. Student Outcomes Addressed At the Course

a. Apply fundamental concepts and principles, general design and installation of water supply,
sanitary drainage systems, storm drainage system, waste disposal systems, and fire
protection systems in buildings to design, install, operate and maintain of plumbing
systems and its components
b. Use pertinent code provisions relative to designing, installation, operation and maintenance
of plumbing systems and its components necessary for architectural and mechanical
practices and activities.

COURSE TOPICS
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Prelim Period (Weeks 16)
I. Introduction: TIP Vision and Mission; TIP Graduate Attributes/ Institutional
Intended Learning Outcomes; Program Educational Objectives/Student
Outcomes; Course Objectives/ Course Intended Learning Outcomes; Course
Policies
II. Fundamentals of Water Supply System : Sources and uses of water; Physical,
chemical and biological properties of water; Water treatment methods; Water
storage and distribution systems (Hot and Cold Water);
III. Sanitary Drainage Systems- Soil, waste (direct and indirect waste piping
systems) and vent piping systems: Ventilation and Ventilation System; Plumbing
traps
IV. Storm Drainage Systems (Surface and subsurface storm water)
Midterm Period (Weeks 7-12)

I. Sewage Disposal Systems: Treatment and Recycling

II. Plumbing Materials (Water supply, Sanitary and Storm Drainage) and Fittings:
Valves and control devices; Types of joints, connections and supports)
III. Plumbing Fixtures
IV. Pumps and Pumping Systems
V. Plumbing fixtures
Final Period (Weeks 1318)
I. Pumps and Pumping Systems
II. Plumbing and sanitary System Layout (Water supply piping, sanitary and vent
piping layout, and storm drainage layout)
III. Plumbing Symbols
IV. General Notes and Specifications
V. Fire Protection Systems: Wet, Dry, Combined and Fire Sprinkler Systems;
Smoke and Fire Detection Systems.