How to Minimize Costs + Maximize Performance in Residential Plumbing Systems
This course has a live component: you'll receive a link to join a live-virtual Zoom presentation from 10 AM to 1 PM Eastern on November 20, 2025 once you enroll in this course.
This course is approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission for 3 CE hours, #73755. Learners who wish to earn continuing education credit must attend the entire live presentation to receive CE credit. All are welcome to attend, even if you're not seeking CE credit.
This course includes:
- Join our live-virtual presentation for a walk through the course content during which we welcome your questions and comments.
- Anytime access to the recording of our live presentation plus supporting materials for 60 days - learn or reference the material when it's convenient for you.
- Access to office hours: live Zoom meetings in which you can ask questions about the recording or supporting materials.
Cost: Your investment of $39 gives you access to valuable live education, opportunities to rehearse/reference the material in this learning management system and on-going access to the instructor.
This Course is Part of a Bundle: More for Less
We're going to present a series of courses this fall in which we walk you through how your building systems work: heating/cooling, electrical, lighting and plumbing systems. The courses are designed to help you make informed decisions about operation, maintenance and upgrades to your systems. This bundle is only available until August 28, 2025.
why this is important to you...
Many homeowners have a passing understanding of plumbing systems. We understand where to get water. We often don’t understand where our water comes from, options for in-home components or where our water goes.
This lack of understanding increases our utility bills, wastes water, wastes our time, shortens fixture life, reduces appliance performance, and risks significant damage from system failures.
Join us to answer:
Where does our water come from?
Where does our water go when it leaves our homes?
What building code governs plumbing systems and fixtures?
What are the minimum clearances required around plumbing fixtures?
What are the ADA requirements for plumbing fixtures?
What are the minimum requirements for plumbing fixtures?
What maintenance should be expected for common plumbing fixtures?
What types of distribution systems and piping can be used?
How can a homeowner automatically detect water leaks?
What types of collection systems and piping can be used for sewer lines?
Why do we need plumbing traps? Why are there open pipes poking out of the roof?
What maintenance should be expected for sewer lines and septic systems?
What are the requirements for water heaters?
How are plumbing systems rated for efficiency?
As always, we’ll make our review in terms you can understand and use when speaking with contractors, home inspectors, etc. We invite your questions as we go so we can be sure you get the most value out of this course.
Register now and plan to join us for a live discussion of architectural elements. We welcome your questions as we go. We look forward to seeing you in our Zoom presentation from 10 AM to 1 PM Eastern on November 20, 2025!
Your enrollment period (your access to the recording) is 60 days from the date of the live presentation.
Access to the Presentation + Recording
Each person who views the presentation and has access to the recording must purchase (or have purchased for them) their own access to this course. Learners are not permitted to share access to courses.
What Happens After the Live Presentation?
We'll publish a recording of the live presentation in this learning management system. We'll notify you by email when the recording is available.
You may view the recording any time you choose and as many times as you wish within your enrollment period.
Your enrollment period (your access to the recording) is 60 days from the date of the live presentation. It typically takes three business days for the recording to be published.
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Course Instructor
Advocate + Collaborator Ryan Taylor
Ryan Taylor is a registered architect. He’s also earned certifications in energy rating/performance verification, site design, disaster response, distance learning, etc. Ryan is active in community, legislative and building code issues. He’s been speaking/teaching since 2008 and is frequently invited to speak at community and industry events. His comments have been widely published.