Course Catalogue.

After participating in this seminar, you will be able to:
• learn the fundamentals of plumbing and sanitary systems design
• gain a working knowledge of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems
• appreciate the design considerations associated with piping systems, pumps, valves, fans and boilers
• become conversant with the requirements of a building fire protection system
• understand elevator and escalator installations and their objectives

Description
The efficient and reliable functioning of building mechanical equipment and systems is necessary to satisfy production and employee and/or public requirements in a safe and economical fashion. An initial overview of the building code will be presented and the operation and maintenance of building mechanical equipment and systems will be discussed.

The fundamentals and basic concepts associated with the operation and maintenance of boilers, pumps, piping, valves, fans and elevators will be discussed. The systems considered in this seminar are water, plumbing and sewer, heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), steam systems, gas systems and fire protection.

Who Should Attend
Design, installation, commissioning, operations, maintenance and other engineers who need to upgrade their current experience and knowledge of building mechanical systems, including mechanical engineers, industrial and commercial plant and facilities engineers, consultants, property managers, project engineers, and other technical personnel who are responsible for HVAC, utility and plumbing systems.

The course will be of particular interest to personnel responsible for the management of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings.