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Course Number: JRS22A
Course Title: Siphonic Roof Drainage System Design
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to :
- Describe the basic principals of a siphonic roof drainage systems
- List the benefits of siphonic roof drainage and how the system self-primes
- Compare and contrast the differences between traditional drainage and engineered siphonic roof drainage
- Explain several myths and misconceptions as related to roofing/drainage
- Reference the codes and standards relating to siphonic systems
- Explain the role of the Licensure as it relates to health, safety, and welfare
- Name and understand the components of a siphonic roof drain
- Illustrate how a siphonic system works with different roof designs and as a controlled flow system
- Site case studies and installation examples where a siphonic system benefited the owner
- Describe how a siphonic system can help reduce costs during historic renovation projects
- Incorporate a siphonic design into a building to help acquire LEED™ points: (1) for the use of recycled material (cast iron), (2) by reducing site preparation (less buried pipe), (3) by using a siphonic system in conjunction with rainwater harvesting to reduce water use and improve stormwater management on site, and (4) under the “Innovation and Design” concepts by combining the concepts of several LEED™ categories
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