Key Areas
- Generic drainage technology
- Wastewater design criteria
- Pumped Basement drainage considerations and anti-flood measures
- Surface water design criteria
- SUDS techniques
- Alternative drain pipe materials
Course Content
A general introduction to below ground building drainage systems, covering the key features of typical drainage systems, explaining practical applications, and including some drain sizing examples.
Session 1
- Introduction
- General Principles and terminology
- Use of gradients and flow data
- Drain bedding and protection techniques
- Access systems and regulations
Session 2
- Foul Water drainage systems
- Design criteria
- Gullies
- Grease interceptors
- Ventilation
- Wastewater drainage design example
Session 3
- Surface water drainage systems
- Design criteria
- Gullies and channel drains
- SUDS techniques
- Filters for rain harvesting systems
- Surface Water drainage design example
Session 4
- Petrol interceptors
- Basement pumping and anti-flood arrangements
- Inspection and testing methods
- Considerations affecting selection of materials
Learning Outcomes
- Define typical drainage terminology
- Manipulate drainage gradient information
- Describe the basic principles of drainage bedding
- Explain the alternative access provisions
- Determine wastewater design flows
- Explain Basement pumping and anti-flooding considerations
- Describe the alternative grease prevention measures
- Determine surface water design flows
- Describe the three main SUDS techniques
- Name the three main types of petrol interceptors
- Explain the benefits and disadvantages of typical alternative drain pipe materials
- Describe the main inspection and testing methods
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for people with limited knowledge of below ground drainage systems who require a general overview of the whole subject covering the features that may be encountered in a typical building drainage scheme.
Course timings
Registration is open from 09.00
Start Time: 09:30
Latest finish: 17:00
Fees
Members Rate: £336 (£280 ex VAT)Standard Rate: £372 (£310 ex VAT)
Ways to Book:
Email: Download Booking Form & email to training@cibse.org (*invoice / card)
Phone: Call the team on 020 8772 3637 (*invoice / card)
Online: Click the 'Book Now' button at the top right hand side (*card ONLY)
*Payment by invoice is only available to organisations.
Terms and Conditions
- All delegate alterations / cancellations must be received in writing to: training@cibse.org
- CIBSE have the right to cancel or amend training courses. Please contact the training team before making any travel or accommodation arrangements - particularly if you are travelling from outside the UK mainland, as CIBSE will not be liable for any cost incurred by this.
In-house training at your site
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Name of course, approximate number of staff and your site address
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