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The
Fundamentals of Siphonic Roof Drainage System Design |
Learning
Objectives:
1. Describe the basic principles of a siphonic roof drainage systems
2. List the benefits of siphonic roof drainage and how the system self-primes
3. Compare and contrast the differences between traditional drainage and engineered
siphonic roof drainage
4. Explain several myths and misconceptions as related to roofing/drainage
5. Reference the codes and standards relating to siphonic systems
6. Explain the role of the Licensure as it relates to health, safety, and welfare
7. Name and understand the components of a siphonic roof drain
8. Illustrate how a siphonic system works with different roof designs and as
a controlled flow system
9. Site case studies and installation examples where a siphonic system benefited
the owner
10. Describe how a siphonic system can help reduce costs during historic renovation
projects
11. 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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All Smith products are designed for adaptability, conformance to
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Products include water closet supports and lavatory and sink supports,
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specialty (stainless steel and carbon steel drains), and backwater
valves.
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