Beyond The Basics: Advanced Plumbing Diagnostics and Leak Detection
Hands-On Training!
Thursday, May 13, 2027
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Category: Maintenance
Multifamily plumbing problems rarely stay small. A failed lift station pump, a hidden slab leak, or a burst supply line can affect dozens of residents and cause major damage within hours. This hands-on class is built for maintenance technicians who need to go beyond routine repairs. You’ll learn how building plumbing systems work from the water main to the unit, how lift stations operate and fail, and how to track down hidden leaks using moisture meters, thermal cameras, and pressure gauges. The class also covers emergency water damage response and the preventative maintenance practices that keep small issues from becoming emergencies. You’ll finish with a hands-on lab and a final practical evaluation, so you leave with skills you can use on the job right away.
Key Takeaways
- Understand how water mains, risers, isolation valves, booster pumps, and recirculation systems work together in a multifamily building
- Recognize lift station components, respond to alarms, pump failures, and overflows, and follow safe practices around confined spaces, hydrogen sulfide, and lockout/tagout
- Identify slab leaks by their causes and warning signs, such as warm floors, continuous meter movement, and unexplained high water bills
- Use advanced leak detection tools to tell the difference between roof, HVAC, plumbing, and window leaks
- Respond to water damage with a clear process: stop the source, protect resident property, notify management, document, and coordinate restoration
- Build an annual inspection routine covering water heaters, lift stations, backflow devices, pressure regulators, shutoff valves, drains, and supply lines
Thank you to our Maintenance Training Center Sponsors!
Course Pricing
- Free for APASS Members
- $59.00 Member Rate
- $120.00 Non-Member Rate
This course earns 3.00 CEC's and has been designed for:
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