Engineering Out Legionella: A Workshop - Atlanta, GA

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Workshop location: 

Newcomb & Boyd
303 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Suite 525
Atlanta, GA 30303


This workshop is being held before our CPD Review Class.

This workshop will provide a comprehensive look into the design of plumbing premise systems to mitigate the risk of legionella pneumophila growth in the system. The workshop will review the epidemiology and history of Legionnaire’s Disease, a look at the contributing factors, design methodologies to reduce risk (supplemental disinfection, filtration, hot water, flushing, etc.) and the considerations when using each type, and the other considerations engineers need to take to reduce their liability. There will be exercises in how to properly size recirculation pumps, collaborative team challenges solving real world engineering problems, and discussion time to discuss design methodologies.  

 

Content Outline: 

  • Context (Epidemiology, History, Lawsuits, Standards, Politics, and Contributing Factors) – 30 minutes
  • Design Methodology to Reduce Risk – 120 minutes
  • Hot Water System Design Considerations – 120 minutes
  • Engineering Risk and Liability Considerations – 60 minutes
  • Hands-on practice exercises and instructor-led discussion – 90 minutes

 

Upon successful completion of the course learners will be able to:

  • Identify the contributing factors to the growth of legionella in plumbing premise systems;
  • Recognize “standard of care” and what steps to take to mitigate engineering risk;
  • Understand the pros and cons of different design methodologies to reduce risk including impact on plumbing systems;
  • Explain the impact to plumbing premise systems of the different supplemental disinfectant technologies. 
  • Understand how to holistically engineer hot water systems, including understanding code implications, calculating temperature loss, pump selection considerations, contact time, and balancing parallel/complex piping systems;  
  • Describe theoretical solutions to mitigate risk and understand what clinical evidence is still required; Proscribe solutions to different project types based on unique owner demands.  

Miscellaneous and FAQs 

  • Class is limited to 25 students.
  • Registration closes the week prior to the start of the class.
  • Class will not be broadcast or available for virtual/remote participation.
  • Lunch will be provided.
  • Registration is not available for partial class participation.
  • Registration is NOT transferrable and proper ID is required. Only the person registered for the class is permitted to participate.
  • Questions? Email education@aspe.org or call 224-217-9016.

Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr has over 10 years of experience in designing plumbing systems for healthcare, laboratory, hospitality, sports, and university projects. He has a reputation as a results-oriented expert. Christoph's current responsibilities as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for IAPMO is to identify long term, high impact projects, developing a business case for them, bring resources to bear, and executing them for maximum results. He has a concentrated focus in honing his personal and organization's strategy on possible breakthrough points which has led to improved effectiveness and growth.

Christoph's professional activities in the industry extend into multiple volunteer associations, of which he has also assumed leadership roles setting strategy and direction for teams including ASPE Phoenix Chapter, ASPE Society, ASPE Legionella Working Group, ASHRAE Committees, PIPE Trust of Arizona, IAPMO’s Safe Building Reopening Best Practices among others. Additionally, he has been involved in numerous strategic planning initiatives to help organizations he has belonged to in improving their overall effectiveness. It is with this mindset that Christoph consistently looks to find long-term, holistic solutions that positively impact public health and safety, particularly in the world of water and plumbing.

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Attendance
02/21/2020 at 8:00 AM (EST)   |  7 hours, 30 minutes  |  Attendance Required
02/21/2020 at 8:00 AM (EST)   |  7 hours, 30 minutes  |  Attendance Required
Quiz
10 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
10 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  7/10 points to pass
Post-workshop Survey
6 Questions
Certificate
0.70 CEUs credits  |  Certificate available
0.70 CEUs credits  |  Certificate available
North Carolina PE Evaluation
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