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CA CountyofLosAngelesPlumbingCode 2017

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County of Los Angeles Plumbing Code

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This code includes the 2017 California Plumbing Code© with the County of Los Angeles amendments to that code (inserted as replacement pages) and a custom LA City binder bundled into one convenient publication.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
4 Preface
Acknowledgements
5 California Code of Regulations Title 24
6 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
Building and Safety Division
Central Office
District Offices
7 City Offices
8 How to Distinguish Between Model Code Language and California Amendments
10 California Matrix Adoption Tables
12 How to Distinguish Model Code Language from California Amendments
13 Important Notices and Disclaimers
Updating IAPMO Codes
14 Foreword
15 Format of the Uniform Plumbing Code
21 Committee on Uniform Plumbing Code
22 Section Relocation
26 Related Publications and Services
29 Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Administration
30 Chapter 2 Definitons
Chapter 3 General Regulations
31 Chapter 4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
32 Chapter 5 Water Heaters
34 Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution
35 Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage
37 Chapter 8 Indirect Wastes
38 Chapter 9 Vents
Chapter 10 Traps and Interceptors
39 Chapter 11 Storm Drainage
Chapter 12 Fuel Gas Piping
41 Chapter 13 Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems
42 Chapter 14 Firestop Protection
43 Chapter 15 Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications
44 Chapter 16 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems
Chapter 16A Non-Potable Water Reuse Systems
Chapter 17 Referenced Standards
Appendices Table of Contents
Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System
Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems
Appendix C Alternate Plumbing Systems
Appendix D Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
Appendix E Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks
Appendix F Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems
Appendix G Sizing of Venting Systems
Appendix H Private Sewage Disposal Systems
Appendix I Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution
Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design
Appendix K Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems
Appendix L Sustainable Practices
Appendix M Swimming Pools
Appendix S Solar Thermal EnergySystems
Index
HISTORY NOTEAPPENDIX
46 Chapter 1 – Administration
48 101.0 General Provisions.
101.1 Title.
101.2 Purpose and Intent.
101.3 Scope.
101.3.1 Repairs and Alterations.
101.3.1.1 In existing buildings or premises in which plumbing installations are to be altered, repaired or renovated, deviations from the provisions of this Code are permitted, provided such deviations are found to be necessary and are first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
101.3.1.2 Existing building sewers and building drains may be used in connection with new buildings or new plumbing and drainage work only when they are found on examination and test to conform in all respects to the requirements governing new work, and the proper Authority Having Jurisdiction shall notify the owner to make any changes necessary to conform to this Code.
101.3.1.3 All openings into a drainage or vent system, excepting those openings to which plumbing fixtures are properly connected or which constitute vent terminals, shall be permanently plugged or capped in an approved manner, using the appropriate materials required by this Code.
101.3.2 Maintenance.
101.3.3 Existing Construction.
TABLES
49 101.4 Chief Plumbing Inspector.
101.5 Use of Terms.
101.6 Jurisdiction Over Public Sewers and Their Maintenance.
101.7 Validity.
101.7.1 If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.
101.7.2 Wherever in this Code reference is made to an appendix, the provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
101.8 Health and Safety.
101.9 Board of Appeals.
101.10 Violations and Penalty.
102.0 Duties of Plumbing Inspector.
102.1 Submission of and Checking of Plans.
102.1.1 The Authority Having Jurisdiction may require the submission of plans, specifications, drawings, and such other information as the Authority Having Jurisdiction may deem necessary, prior to the commencement of, and at any time during the progress of any work regulated by this Code.
50 102.2 Fees.
102.3 Inspection.
102.4 Certificates of Approval.
102.5 Work Rejected.
102.6 Corrections.
102.7 Investigation.
102.8 Records.
102.9 Qualification and Registration.
102.10 Permission to Enter.
102.11 Dangerous and Insanitary Construction.
102.12 Stop Orders.
102.13 Liability.
103.0 Permits.
103.1 Permits Required.
103.1.1 It shall be unlawful for any person to install, alter or repair or cause to be installed, altered or repaired any gas piping, without first obtaining a permit from the Authority Having Jurisdiction to do so, provided however, no permit shall be required from a serving gas supplier to disconnect defective gas piping or equipment, when authorized by Section 1207.0.
103.1.2 Permits for gas piping shall show the total number of gas outlets to be provided for on each system, and such other information as may be required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
103.2 Time Limit.
51 103.3 House Sewers in New Developments.
103.4 Other Permits.
103.5 Work in Public Highways.
103.6 Reserved.
103.7 Work Not Requiring Permit.
103.8 Issuance of Permits
103.8.1 Except as otherwise provided herein, only duly registered or licensed contractors may apply for the permit(s) required by this Code, and the Chief Plumbing Inspector shall not be required to issue any permit to any person other than a duly registered or licensed contractor unless otherwise provided herein.
103.8.2 A permit may be issued to the bona fide owner of any single-family dwelling, including common accessory and minor poultry or agricultural buildings, occupied and used exclusively by or designed to be occupied and used exclusively by, said owner, to do any plumbing or drainage work regulated by this Code in said dwelling or accessory buildings.
103.8.3 A permit may be issued to or work may be performed by any responsible person not acting in violation of Chapter 9, Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California for the installation, alteration or repair of water piping, water treatment equipment, and for private sewage disposal systems and building sewers.
103.9 Application for Permit.
52 103.10 Cost of Permit.
Table No. I
53 103.11 Plan Check Fee.
103.11.1 A plan checking fee as indicated shall be paid to the Chief Plumbing Inspector at the time of submitting plans and specifications for work requiring Plumbing Code plan check.
103.11.2 For plan checking individual systems not required to be reviewed under subsection 103.11.1 above, a plan check fee shall be paid to the Chief Plumbing Inspector as follows:
103.11.3 In addition to the aforementioned fees, the Chief Plumbing Inspector may require additional charges for reviews required by the complexity of plans, or revisions of approved plans and reports, or services beyond the initial and second check when such additional work is due to changes, omissions or errors on the part of the plan check applicant.
103.12 Investigation Fee.
103.12.1 Work Without a Permit.
Table No. II
54 103.12.2 Alternate Materials and Method of Construction.
103.13 Surrender of Permit.
103.14 Suspension or Revocation of Permit.
103.15 Refund.
103.16 Transfer.
103.17 Exemption From Fee.
103.18 Noncompliance Fees.
103.19 Annual Review of Fees.
104.0 Inspections.
104.1 General.
104.1.1 Scope.
55 104.1.2 Inspection.
104.1.3 Covering or Using.
104.1.4 Uncovering.
104.2 Testing of Systems.
104.2.1 Test.
104.2.2 Test Waived.
104.2.3 Exceptions.
104.2.4 Protectively Coated Pipe.
104.2.5 Tightness.
104.2.6 Retesting.
104.2.7 Approval.
104.3 Inspection Requests
104.3.1 General.
104.3.2 Advance Notice.
104.3.3 Responsibility.
104.4 Other Inspections.
104.4.1 Defective Systems.
104.4.2 Moved Structures.
105.0 Qualification, Registration and Licensing.
105.1 General Registration Requirements.
105.1.1 Except as provided in subsections 103.8.2 and 103.8.3 of Section 103.8, a person shall not direct or perform any plumbing or gas fitting work unless, either:
105.1.2 Nothing contained in this Code shall be deemed to require registration of any person holding a valid State Contractor’s License issued by the State of California.
56 105.1.3 When an applicant for a Plumbing or Gas Fitting Contractor’s Certificate of Registration having no valid contractor’s license issued by the State of California has met the conditions imposed elsewhere in this Code and has filed an affidavit stating that no work will be performed pursuant to such Certificate in violation of Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California, and the Board of Examiners so finds, the Chief Plumbing Inspector shall issue him a Certificate of Registration.
105.1.4 Nothing contained in this Code shall be deemed to require registration of any apprentice.
105.2 Definitions.
105.2.1 Apprentice.
105.2.2 Certificate of Registration.
105.2.3 Gas Fitting Contractor.
105.2.4 Journeyman Gas Fitter.
105.2.5 Journeyman Plumber.
105.2.6 Plumbing Contractor.
105.3 Board of Examiners.
105.3.1 A Board, to be designated as the Board of Examiners of Plumbers, and Gas Fitters of the County of Los Angeles, exists in the Building and Safety Division of the Department of Public Works.
105.3.2 The Board of Examiners shall have five positions.
105.3.3 Each person who is a member of the Board of Examiners on the effective date of this amendment shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors for the remainder of his or her term of three years.
105.3.4 The members of the Board of Examiners shall be two Plumbing Contractors, two Journeyman Plumbers, and one Mechanical Engineer, each of whom, except the Mechanical Engineer, shall have been actively engaged in the trade of plumbing in the unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles for a period of at least ten years prior to his or her appointment to said Board.
105.4 Length of Service—Vacancy.
105.4.1 Each member of the Board of Examiners shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Supervisors.
105.4.2 A member’s position on the Board of Examiners shall become vacant upon his or her death, resignation, or removal by the Board of Supervisors.
105.4.3 The provisions of Chapter 5.12 of the County Code shall not apply to the Board of Examiners.
105.5 Rules of the Board of Examiners.
57 105.6 Meetings of the Board of Examiners.
105.7 Duties of the Board of Examiners.
105.7.1 It shall be the duty of the Board of Examiners to give, in such a manner as it may deem proper, such examinations as are required by the terms of this Code.
105.7.2 It shall be the duty of the Board of Examiners to examine each applicant to determine his qualification in the classification applied for and to certify to the Chief Plumbing Inspector all applicants who have passed a satisfactory examination.
105.7.3 The Board shall compile and keep current a list of agencies maintaining satisfactory examination and qualification procedures.
105.7.4 It shall be the duty of the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and the Chief Plumbing Inspector to carefully consider any written charges, filed in the manner provided for in this Code, against any holder of a Certificate of Registration at its first regular meeting after the filing of such charges.
105.8 Issuance of Certificate of Registration.
105.9 Failure to Appear or to Pass Examination.
105.9.1 Any applicant who fails to appear for examination after being duly notified, or any applicant who fails to pass a satisfactory examination, may reapply for examination after the expiration of 30 days.
105.9.2 When an applicant has failed to appear for examination after being duly notified, or when an applicant has failed to pass and reapplies for examination as provided for in this Section, a new application shall be filed and a new fee charged.
105.10 Extension by Reason of Military Service.
105.11 Certificate Fees.
105.12 Refund of Fees.
105.12.1 When an applicant fails to take the examination for good cause shown, he may apply for and receive are fund of 80 percent of his application fee.
105.12.2 When an application for any Certificate has been filed in error, the applicant may apply for and receive a refund of 80 percent of his application fee.
105.13 Duties of Holders of Certificate of Registration.
105.13.1 It shall be the duty of every holder of a Certificate to comply with all requirements of this and all other ordinances of the County of Los Angeles and all laws and legal rulings of the State of California which apply to plumbing and drainage work.
105.13.2 Every registered Plumber and Gas Fitter shall carry with him his Certificate of Registration and shall exhibit it whenever requested to do so by authorized persons at all times during which he is engaged in any activity for which such Certificate is required.
105.13.3 It shall be the duty of every holder of a Certificate of Registration to notify the Chief Plumbing Inspector of any change in the address or place of business named and contained in such person’s Certificate within five days after the same shall have been changed.
105.14 Charges Against Holders of Certificate of Registration.
105.14.1 Any person may file with the Board of Examiners or the Chief Plumbing Inspector written charges against the holder of any Certificate of Registration.
105.14.2 Should the Chief Plumbing Inspector find that the holder of any Certificate of Registration has willfully violated any of the provisions of this or any other related statute governing the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing or drainage system or parts thereof in the unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles, he may at his discretion suspend or revoke the Certificate.
58 105.14.3 Should the Chief Plumbing Inspector find that any Certificate of Registration has been obtained by fraud, he shall immediately revoke such Certificate.
105.14.4 The Chief Plumbing Inspector shall not suspend or revoke any Certificate of Registration until he shall have given the holder hereof at least 10 days’ written notice to appear and show cause why his Certificate should not be suspended or revoked.
105.14.5 When the Chief Plumbing Inspector shall suspend or revoke any Certificate of Registration, no refund of fees shall be made to the holder thereof.
105.15 Expiration and Renewal of Certificate and Licensing.
106.0 through 118.0 Reserved.
119.0 Application of State Agencies.
119.1.2.0 Building Standards Commission.
119.1.2.1 BSC.
119.1.2.2 Alternative Materials, Design, and Methods of Construction and Equipment.
59 119.1.2.2.1 State Building.
119.1.2.2.2 Enforcement.
119.1.2.2.3 Enforcement, Reserved for DGS.
119.1.2.2.4 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.2.3 BSC-CG.
119.1.2.3.1 Research Reports.
119.1.2.3.2 Tests.
119.1.3.0 Board of State and Community Corrections.
119.1.3.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, the enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.
119.1.3.2 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.4.0 Department of Consumer Affairs.
119.1.4.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, the enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.
119.1.4.2 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.5.0 Reserved for California Energy Commission.
119.1.6.0 Department of Food and Agriculture.
119.1.6.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, the enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.
119.1.6.2 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.7.0 Department of Public Health.
119.1.7.1 Specific scope of application of the agency responsible for enforcement, the enforcement agency, and the specific authority to adopt and enforce such provisions of this code, unless otherwise stated.
60 119.1.7.2 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.8.0 Department of Housing and Community Development.
119.1.8.1 Purpose.
119.1.8.2 Authority and Abbreviations.
119.1.8.2.1 General.
119.1.8.2.1.1 Housing Construction.
119.1.8.2.1.2 Housing Accessibility.
61 119.1.8.2.1.3 Permanent Buildings in Mobilehome Parks and Special Occupancy Parks.
119.1.8.3 Local Enforcing Agency.
119.1.8.3.1 Duties and Powers.
119.1.8.3.2 Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
119.1.8.3.2.1 State Housing Law.
119.1.8.3.2.2 Mobilehome Parks Act.
119.1.8.3.2.3 Special Occupancy Parks Act.
119.1.8.3.2.4 Employee Housing Act.
119.1.8.3.2.5 Factory-Built Housing Law.
62 119.1.8.4 Permits, Fees, Applications, and Inspections.
119.1.8.4.1 Permits.
119.1.8.4.2 Fees.
119.1.8.4.3 Plan Review and Time Limitations.
119.1.8.4.3.1 Retention of Plans.
119.1.8.4.4 Inspections.
119.1.8.5 Right of Entry for Enforcement.
119.1.8.5.1 General.
119.1.8.6 Local Modification by Ordinance or Regulation.
119.1.8.6.1 General.
63 119.1.8.6.2 Findings, Filings, and Rejections of Local Modifications.
119.1.8.7 Alternate Materials, Designs, Tests, and Methods of Construction.
119.1.8.7.1 General.
119.1.8.7.2 Local Building Departments.
119.1.8.7.2.1 Approval of Alternates.
119.1.8.7.3 Department of Housing and Community Development.
119.1.8.8 Appeals Board.
119.1.8.8.1 General.
64 119.1.8.8.2 Definitions.
119.1.8.8.3 Appeals.
119.1.8.9 Unsafe Buildings or Structures.
119.1.8.9.1 Authority to Enforce.
119.1.8.9.2 Actions and Proceedings.
65 119.1.8.10 Other Building Regulations.
119.1.8.10.1 Existing Structures.
119.1.8.10.2 Moved Structures.
119.1.9.0 Division of the State Architect.
119.1.9.1 Division of the State Architect – Access Compliance.
119.1.9.1.1 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.9.2 Division of the State Architect – Structural Safety.
119.1.9.2.1 DSA-SS (Division of the State Architect –Structural Safety).
119.1.9.2.1.1 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.9.2.2 DSA-SS/CC (Division of the State Architect– Structural Safety/Community Colleges).
119.1.9.2.2.1 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.10.0 Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
119.1.10.1 OSHPD 1.
66 119.1.10.1.1 Applicable Administrative Standards.
119.1.10.1.2 Applicable Building Standards.
119.1.10.1.3 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.10.2 OSHPD 2.
119.1.10.2.1 Applicable Administrative Standards.
119.1.10.2.2 Applicable Building Standards.
119.1.10.2.3 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.10.3 OSHPD 3.
119.1.10.3.1 Applicable Administrative Standards.
119.1.10.3.2 Applicable Building Standards.
119.1.10.3.3 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.10.4 OSHPD 4.
119.1.10.4.1 Applicable Administrative Standards.
119.1.10.4.2 Applicable Building Standards.
67 119.1.10.4.3. Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.11.0 Office of the State Fire Marshal.
119.1.11.1 SFM-Office of the State Fire Marshal.
68 119.1.11.2 Duties and Powers of the Enforcing Agency.
119.1.11.2.1 Enforcement.
119.1.11.2.1.1 The responsibility for enforcement of building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the California Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety and other regulations of the State Fire Marshal shall except as provided in Section 1.11.2.1.2 be as follows:
119.1.11.2.1.2 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13108, and except as otherwise provided in this section, building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal published in the California Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety shall been forced by the State Fire Marshal in all state-owned buildings, state-occupied buildings, and state institutions throughout the state.
119.1.11.2.1.3 Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section13112, any person who violates any order, rule or regulation of the State Fire Marshal is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $100.00 or more than $500.00, or by imprisonment for not less than six months, or by both.
69 119.1.11.2.2 Right of Entry.
119.1.11.2.3 More Restrictive Fire and Panic Safety Building Standards.
119.1.11.2.3.1 Any fire-protection district organized pursuant to Health and Safety Code Part 2.7 (commencing with Section 13800) of Division 12 may adopt building standards relating to fire and panic safety that are more stringent than those building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code.
119.1.11.2.3.2 Any fire protection district that proposes to adopt an ordinance pursuant to this section shall, not less than 30 days prior to noticing a proposed ordinance for public hearing, provide a copy of that ordinance, together with the adopted findings made pursuant to Section 119.1.11.2.3.1, to the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply.
119.1.11.2.3.3 The fire-protection district shall transmit the adopted ordinance to the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply.
119.1.11.2.4 Request for Alternate Means of Protection.
119.1.11.2.5 Appeals.
119.1.11.3 Construction Documents.
70 119.1.11.3.1 Public Schools.
119.1.11.3.2 Movable Walls and Partitions.
119.1.11.3.3 New Construction High-Rise Buildings.
119.1.11.3.4 Existing High-Rise Buildings.
119.1.11.3.5 Retention of Plans.
119.1.11.4 Fees.
119.1.11.4.1 Other Fees.
119.1.11.4.2 Large Family Day Care.
119.1.11.4.3 High-Rise.
119.1.11.4.4 Fire Clearance Preinspection.
119.1.11.4.5 Care Facilities.
71 119.1.11.4.6 Requests of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
119.1.11.5 Inspections.
119.1.11.5.1 Existing Group I-1 or R occupancies.
119.1.11.6 Certificate of Occupancy.
119.1.11.7 Temporary Structures and Uses.
119.1.11.8 Service Utilities.
119.1.11.9 Stop Work Order.
119.1.11.10 Unsafe Buildings, Structures, and Equipment.
119.1.11.11 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.12.0 Reserved for the State Librarian.
119.1.13.0 Department of Water Resources (DWR).
119.1.13.1 Application
119.1.13.2 Adopting Agency Identification.
119.1.14.0 Reserved for the State Lands Commission.
72 Chapter 2 – Definitions
74 201.0 General.
201.1 Applicability.
202.0 Definition of Terms.
202.1 General.
203.0 – A –
75 204.0 – B –
76 205.0 – C –
77 206.0 – D –
78 207.0 – E –
208.0 – F –
79 209.0 – G –
210.0 – H –
80 211.0 – I –
212.0 – J –
213.0 – K –
214.0 – L –
82 215.0 – M –
216.0 – N –
217.0 – O –
218.0 – P –
84 219.0 – Q –
220.0 – R –
221.0 – S –
85 222.0 – T –
86 223.0 – U –
224.0 – V –
225.0 – W –
87 226.0 – X –
227.0 – Y –
228.0 – Z –
88 Chapter 3 – General Regulations
90 301.0 General.
301.1 Applicability.
301.2 Minimum Standards.
301.2.1 Marking.
301.2.2 Standards.
301.2.3 Plastic Pipe, Plastic Pipe Fittings, and Components.
301.2.4 Cast-Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings.
301.2.5 Existing Buildings.
301.3 Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction and Modifications.
301.3.1 Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction.
301.3.1.1 Testing.
301.3.1.1.1 Tests.
301.3.1.1.2 Request by Authority Having Jurisdiction.
301.3.2 Modifications.
TABLES
91 301.4 Flood Hazard Areas.
301.4.1 Coastal High Hazard Areas.
301.5 Alternative Engineered Design.
301.5.1 Permit Application.
301.5.2 Technical Data.
301.5.3 Design Documents.
301.5.4 Design Approval.
301.5.5 Design Review.
301.5.6 Inspection and Testing.
301.6 One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
302.0 Iron Pipe Size (IPS) Pipe.
302.1 General.
303.0 Disposal of Liquid Waste.
303.1 General.
304.0 Connections to Plumbing System Required.
304.1 General.
92 305.0 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer.
305.1 Unlawful Practices.
306.0 Industrial Wastes.
306.1 Detrimental Wastes.
306.2 Safe Discharge.
307.0 Location.
307.1 System.
307.2 Ownership.
308.0 Improper Location.
308.1 General.
309.0 Workmanship.
309.1 Engineering Practices.
309.2 Concealing Imperfections.
309.3 Burred Ends.
309.4 Installation Practices.
310.0 Prohibited Fittings and Practices.
310.1 Fittings.
310.2 Drainage and Vent Piping.
310.3 Waste Connection.
310.4 Use of Vent and Waste Pipes.
310.5 Obstruction of Flow.
310.6 Dissimilar Metals.
310.7 Direction of Flow.
310.8 Screwed Fittings.
310.9 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Drainage piping over operating and delivery rooms, nurseries, food preparation centers, food-serving facilities, food storage areas, and other sensitive areas shall be kept to a minimum and shall not be exposed.
310.10 [OSHPD 1, 3 & 4] Floor drains and handwashing fixtures shall not be installed in operating and delivery rooms.
310.11 [SFM] For applications listed in Section 111 regulated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, plastic piping shall not be exposed as a portion of the interior room finish in a building or structure if the piping has a flame-spread rating exceeding 75 when tested in accordance with ASTM E84-77a, “Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.”
93 310.12 [OSHPD 1, 2 & 4] Services/Systems and Utilities.
311.0 Independent Systems.
311.1 General.
312.0 Protection of Piping, Materials, and Structures.
312.1 General.
312.2 Installation.
312.3 Building Sewer and Drainage Piping.
312.4 Corrosion, Erosion, and Mechanical Damage.
312.5 Protectively Coated Pipe.
312.6 Freezing Protection.
312.7 Fire-Resistant Construction.
312.8 Waterproofing of Openings.
312.9 Steel Nail Plates.
312.10 Sleeves.
312.10.1 Building Loads.
312.10.2 Exterior Walls.
312.10.3 Firewalls.
312.11 Structural Members.
312.12 Rodentproofing.
312.12.1 Meter Boxes.
312.12.2 Metal Collars.
312.12.3 Tub Waste Openings.
94 312.13 Exposed ABS Piping.
312.14 Exposed PVC Piping.
313.0 Hangers and Supports.
313.1 General.
313.2 Material.
313.3 Suspended Piping.
313.4 Alignment.
313.5 Underground Installation.
313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes.
313.7 Gas Piping.
313.8 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Refer to Title 24, Part 2 of the California Building Code for seismic anchorage and bracing requirements and accommodations for building displacements.
314.0 Trenching, Excavation, and Backfill.
314.1 Trenches.
314.2 Tunneling and Driving.
314.3 Open Trenches.
314.4 Excavations.
314.4.1 Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings.
315.0 Joints and Connections.
315.1 Unions.
315.2 Prohibited Joints and Connections.
316.0 Increasers and Reducers.
316.1 General.
Table 313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes
95 317.0 Food-Handling Establishments.
317.1 General.
318.0 Test Gauges.
318.1 General.
318.2 Pressure Tests (10 psi or less).
318.3 Pressure Tests (greater than 10 psi to 100 psi).
318.4 Pressure Tests (exceeding 100 psi).
318.5 Pressure Range.
319.0 [Not permitted for OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems.
319.1 General.
320.0 Rehabilitation of Piping Systems.
320.1 General.
321.0 Essential Plumbing Provisions.
96 Table 313.3 Hangers and Supports
98 Chapter 4 – Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings
100 401.0 General.
401.1 Applicability.
401.2 Quality of Fixtures.
401.3 Water-Conserving Fixtures and Fittings.
402.0 Installation.
402.1 Cleaning.
402.2 Joints.
402.3 Securing Fixtures.
402.4 Wall-Hung Fixtures.
402.5 Setting.
402.6 Flanged Fixture Connections.
402.6.1 Closet Rings (Closet Flanges).
TABLES
101 402.6.2 Securing Closet Flanges.
402.6.3 Securing Floor-Mounted, Back-Outlet Water Closet Bowls.
402.7 Supply Fittings.
402.8 Installation.
402.9 Design and Installation of Plumbing Fixtures.
402.10 Slip Joint Connections.
402.11 Future Fixtures.
403.0 Accessible Plumbing Facilities.
403.1 General.
403.2 Fixtures and Fixture Fittings for Persons with Disabilities.
403.3 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces.
404.0 Overflows.
404.1 General.
405.0 Prohibited Fixtures.
405.1 Prohibited Water Closets.
405.2 Prohibited Urinals.
405.3 Miscellaneous Fixtures.
406.0 Special Fixtures and Specialties.
406.1 Water and Waste Connections.
406.2 Special Use Sinks.
102 406.3 Special Use Fixtures.
406.4 Zinc Alloy Components
407.0 Lavatories.
407.1 Application.
407.2 Water Consumption.
407.2.1 Maximum Flow Rate.
407.2.1.1 Kitchen Faucets.
407.2.1.2 Residential Lavatory Faucets.
407.2.1.3 Lavatory Faucets in Common and Public Use Areas.
407.2.2 Metering Faucets.
407.2.2.1 Metering Faucets.
407.3 Limitation of Hot Water Temperature for Public Lavatories.
407.4 Transient Public Lavatories.
407.5 Waste Outlet.
407.6 Overflow.
408.0 Showers.
408.1 Application.
408.2 Water Consumption.
408.2.1 Single Showerhead.
408.2.2 Multiple Showerheads Serving One Shower.
408.3 Individual Shower and Tub-Shower Combination Control Valves.
103 408.4 Waste Outlet.
408.5 Finished Curb or Threshold.
408.6 Shower Compartments.
408.7 Lining for Showers and Receptors.
104 408.7.1 PVC Sheets.
408.7.2 Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Sheets.
408.7.3 Sheet Lead.
408.7.4 Sheet Copper
408.7.5 Tests for Shower Receptors.
408.8 Public Shower Floors.
408.9 Location of Valves and Heads.
408.10 Water Supply Riser.
409.0 Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs.
409.1 Application.
409.2 Waste Outlet.
409.3 Overflow.
409.4 Limitation of Hot Water in Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs.
409.5 Backflow Protection.
409.6 Installation and Access.
409.6.1 Flexible PVC Hoses and Tubing.
410.0 Bidets.
410.1 Application.
410.2 Backflow Protection.
105 410.3 Limitation of Water Temperature in Bidets.
411.0 Water Closets.
411.1 Application.
411.2 Water Consumption.
411.2.1 Dual Flush Water Closets.
411.2.2 Performance.
411.2.3 Flushometer Valve Activated Water Closets.
411.2.3.1 Flushometer Valve Activated Water Closets.
411.2.4 Water Closets.
411.3 Water Closet Seats.
412.0 Urinals.
412.1 Application.
412.1.1 Wall Mounted Urinals.
412.1.2 Floor Mounted Urinals.
412.1.3 Nonwater Urinals.
412.2 Backflow Protection.
413.0 Flushing Devices.
413.1 Where Required.
413.2 Flushometer Valves.
106 413.3 Flush Tanks.
413.4 Water Supply for Flush Tanks.
413.5 Overflows in Flush Tanks.
414.0 Dishwashing Machines.
414.1 Application.
414.2 Backflow Protection.
414.3 Drainage Connection.
415.0 Drinking Fountains.
415.1 Application.
415.2 Drinking Fountain Alternatives.
415.3 Drainage Connection.
415.4 Location.
416.0 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment.
416.1 Application.
416.2 Water Supply.
416.3 Installation.
416.4 Location.
416.5 Drain
417.0 Faucets and Fixture Fittings.
417.1 Application.
417.1.1 Wash Fountains.
417.1.2 Metering Faucets for Wash Fountains.
417.2 Deck Mounted Bath/Shower Valves.
417.3 Handheld Showers.
107 417.4 Faucets and Fixture Fittings with Hose Connected Outlets.
417.5 Separate Controls for Hot and Cold Water.
418.0 Floor Drains.
418.1 Application.
418.2 Strainer.
418.3 Location of Floor Drains.
418.4 Food Storage Areas.
418.5 Floor Slope.
419.0 Food Waste Disposers.
419.1 Application.
419.2 Drainage Connection.
419.3 Water Supply.
420.0 Sinks.
420.1 Application.
420.2 Water Consumption.
420.2.1 Kitchen Faucets.
420.3 Pre-Rinse Spray Valve.
420.4 Waste Outlet.
421.0 Floor Sinks.
421.1 Application.
421.2 Strainers.
108 422.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures.
422.1 Fixture Count.
422.1.1 Family or Assisted-Use Toilet and Bathing Facilities.
422.1.2 [DSA-AC] Effective January 1, 1990, in new construction and those existing facilities which occupancy type are listed in Tables 422.1 and 4-4 for public use, which apply for permit to undertake construction, structural alterations, repairs or improvement which exceed 50 percent of the square footage of the entire facility, shall install water closets, urinals, lavatories and drinking fountains as stipulated in Tables 422.1 and 4-4 for public use.
422.2 Separate Facilities.
422.2.1 Family or Assisted-Use Toilet Facilities.
422.2.2 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for the use of patients, staff personneland visitors.
422.3 Fixture Requirements for Special Occupancies.
422.4 Toilet Facilities Serving Employees and Customers.
422.4.1 Access to Toilet Facilities.
422.5 Toilet Facilities for Workers.
422.6 [CA] Cosmetology.
422.7 [CA] Cosmetology Establishments.
422.8 [DHS] Commissaries Serving Mobile Food Preparation Units.
422.9 [DPH] Employee Lavatories in Food Establishments.
109 Table 422.1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities
114 Table A. Occupant Load Factor:
115 Table 4-2 Minimum Plumbing Facilities
118 Table 4-3
119 Table 4-4
120 Chapter 5 – Water Heaters
122 501.0 General.
501.1 Applicability.
502.0 Permits.
502.1 General.
503.0 Inspection.
503.1 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents.
503.2 Final Water Heater Inspection.
504.0 Water Heater Requirements.
504.1 Location.
504.1.1 Self-Closing Doors.
504.1.2 Gasketing.
504.2 Vent.
504.3 Clearance.
504.3.1 Listed Water Heaters.
504.3.2 Unlisted Water Heaters.
TABLES
Table 501.1(1) First Hour Rating
123 504.4 Pressure-Limiting Devices.
504.5 Temperature-Limiting Devices.
504.6 Temperature, Pressure, and Vacuum Relief Devices.
505.0 Oil-Burning and Other Water Heaters.
505.1 Water Heaters.
505.2 Safety Devices.
505.3 Oil-Fired Water Heaters.
505.4 Indirect-Fired Water Heaters.
505.4.1 Single-Wall Heat Exchanger.
506.0 Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
506.1 General.
506.1.1 Other Types of Appliances.
506.1.2 Draft Hood and Regulators.
506.1.3 Makeup Air
506.2 Indoor Combustion Air
Table 501.1(2) Water Heaters
124 506.2.1 Standard Method.
506.2.2 Known Air Infiltration Rate Method.
506.3 Indoor Opening Size and Location.
506.4 Outdoor Combustion Air
506.4.1 Two Permanent Openings Method.
506.4.2 One Permanent Opening Method.
Figure 506.3 Combustion Air From Adjacent Indoor Spaces through Indoor Combustion Air Openings
125 Figure 506.4(1) Combustion Air from Outdoors Inlet Air from Ventilated Crawl Space and Outlet Air to Ventilated Attic
Figure 506.4(2) Combustion Air from Outdoors through Ventilated Attic
Figure 506.4(3) Combustion Air from Outdoors through Horizontal Ducts
Figure 506.4.2 Combustion Air from Outdoors through Single Combustion Air Opening
126 506.5 Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air.
506.5.1 Indoor Openings.
506.5.2 Outdoor Openings.
506.5.3 Outdoor Opening(s) Size.
506.6 Engineered Installations.
506.7 Mechanical Combustion Air Supply.
506.7.1 Exhaust Fans.
506.7.2 Interlock.
506.7.3 Specified Combustion Air.
506.8 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens.
506.8.1 Minimum Screen Mesh Size.
506.8.2 Motorized Louvers.
506.9 Combustion Air Ducts.
507.0 Appliance and Equipment Installation Requirements.
507.1 Dielectric Insulator
507.2 Seismic Provisions.
127 507.3 Support of Appliances.
507.3.1 Structural Capacity.
507.4 Ground Support.
507.5 Drainage Pan.
507.6 Added or Converted Equipment or Appliances.
507.7 Types of Gases.
507.8 Safety Shutoff Devices for Unlisted LP-Gas Appliance Used Indoors.
507.9 Use of Air or Oxygen Under Pressure.
507.10 Protection of Gas Appliances from Fumes or Gases other than Products of Combustion.
507.11 Process Air
507.12 Flammable Vapors.
507.13 Installation in Garages.
128 507.13.1 Physical Damage.
507.13.2 Access from the Outside.
507.14 Installation in Commercial Garages.
507.14.1 Parking Structures.
507.14.2 Repair Garages.
507.15 Installation in Aircraft Hangars.
507.16 Venting of Flue Gases.
507.17 Extra Device or Attachment.
507.18 Adequate Capacity of Piping.
507.19 Avoiding Strain on Gas Piping.
507.20 Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators.
507.21 Venting of Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators.
507.22 Bleed Lines for Diaphragm-Type Valves.
129 507.23 Combination of Appliances and Equipment.
507.24 Installation Instructions.
507.25 Protection of Outdoor Appliances.
507.26 Accessibility for Service.
508.0 Equipment and Appliances on Roofs.
508.1 General.
508.1.1 Load Capacity.
508.1.2 Fasteners.
508.2 Installation of Equipment and Appliances on Roofs.
508.2.1 Clearance.
508.2.2 Electrical Power.
508.2.3 Platform or Walkway.
508.3 Access to Equipment and Appliances on Roofs.
508.3.1 Access.
508.3.2 Access Type.
508.3.3 Permanent Lighting.
508.4 Appliances in Attics and Under-Floor Spaces.
508.4.1 Length of Passageway.
130 508.4.2 Width of Passageway.
508.4.3 Work Platform.
508.4.4 Lighting and Convenience Outlet.
509.0 Venting of Appliances.
509.1 Listing.
509.1.1 Installation.
509.1.2 Prohibited Discharge.
509.2 Connection to Venting Systems.
509.2.1 Appliances Not Required to be Vented.
509.2.2 Ventilating Hoods.
509.2.3 Well-Ventilated Spaces.
509.2.4 Direct-Vent Appliances.
509.2.5 Appliances with Integral Vents.
509.3 Design and Construction.
509.3.1 Appliance Draft Requirements.
509.3.2 Appliance Venting Requirements.
509.3.3 Mechanical Draft Systems.
509.3.3.1 Venting.
509.3.3.2 Leakage.
509.3.3.3 Vent Connectors.
509.3.3.4 Operation
509.3.3.5 Exit Terminals.
131 509.3.4 Ventilating Hoods and Exhaust Systems.
509.3.4.1 Automatically Operated Appliances.
509.3.5 Circulating Air Ducts and Furnace Plenums.
509.4 Type of Venting System to be Used.
509.4.1 Plastic Piping.
509.4.2 Plastic Vent Joints.
509.4.3 Special Gas Vents.
509.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built Chimneys.
509.5.1 Factory-Built Chimneys.
509.5.1.1 Decorative Shrouds.
509.5.1.2 Listing Requirements.
509.5.2 Metal Chimneys.
509.5.3 Masonry Chimneys.
509.5.4 Termination.
509.5.4.1 Medium-Heat Gas Appliances.
509.5.4.2 Chimney Height.
509.5.4.3 Decorative Shrouds.
509.5.5 Size of Chimneys.
132 509.5.6 Inspection of Chimneys.
Table 509.4 Type of Venting System to be Used
Figure 509.5.4 Typical Termination Locations for Chimneys and Single-Wall Metal Pipes Serving Residential-Type and Low Heat Appliance
133 509.5.6.1 Standard.
509.5.6.2 Cleanouts.
509.5.6.3 Existing Chimney.
509.5.7 Chimney Serving Appliances Burning Other Fuels.
509.5.7.1 Gas and Liquid Fuel-Burning Appliances.
509.5.7.2 Gas and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances.
509.5.7.3 Combination Gas- and Oil-Burning Appliances.
509.5.8 Support of Chimneys.
509.5.9 Cleanouts.
509.5.10 Space Surrounding Lining or Vent.
509.5.10.1 Combustion Air.
509.6 Gas Vents.
509.6.1 Fasteners.
509.6.2 Termination Requirements.
509.6.2.1 Type B and L Vents.
509.6.2.2 Type B-W Vents.
134 509.6.2.3 Exterior Wall Termination.
509.6.2.4 Decorative Shrouds.
509.6.2.5 Termination Cap.
509.6.2.6 Forced Air Inlet.
509.6.2.7 Insulation Shield.
509.6.3 Size of Gas Vents.
509.6.3.1 Category I Appliances.
509.6.3.2 Vent Offsets.
509.6.3.3 Sizing.
509.6.4 Gas Vents Serving Appliances on more than One Floor.
Table 509.6.2 Roof Pitch Height
Figure 509.6.2 Gas Vent Termination Locations for Listed Caps 12 Inches or Less in Size not Less than 8 Feet from a Vertical Wall
135 509.6.4.1 Occupiable Space.
509.6.4.2 Multistory Venting System.
509.6.5 Support of Gas Vents.
509.6.6 Marking.
509.7 Single-Wall Metal Pipe.
509.7.1 Cold Climate.
509.7.2 Termination.
509.7.3 Installation with Appliances Permitted by Table 509.4.
509.7.3.1 Limitations.
509.7.3.2 Attic or Concealed Space.
509.7.3.3 Incinerator.
509.7.3.4 Clearances.
Figure 509.6.4.1 Plan View of Practical Separation Method for Multistory Gas Venting
136 509.7.3.5 Combustible Exterior Wall.
509.7.3.6 Roof Thimble.
509.7.4 Size of Single-Wall Metal Pipe.
509.7.4.1 Sizing of Venting System.
509.7.4.2 Non-Round Metal Pipe.
509.7.4.3 Venting Capacity.
509.7.5 Support of Single-Wall Metal Pipe.
509.7.6 Marking.
509.8 Through-the-Wall Vent Termination.
Table 509.7.3(1) Clearance for Connectors
137 509.8.1 Mechanical Draft Venting System.
509.8.2 Direct-Vent Appliance.
509.8.3 Nuisance and Hazard.
Figure 509.7.3(1) Extent of Protection Necessary to Reduce Clearances from Gas Appliances or Vent Connectors
Figure 509.7.3(2) Wall Protection Reduction System
Figure 509.7.3(3) Masonry Clearance Reduction Systems
138 Table 509.7.3(2) Reduction of Clearances with Specified Forms of Protection
139 509.8.4 Annular Spaces.
509.8.5 Vent Terminals.
509.9 Condensation Drain.
509.9.1 Local Experience.
509.10 Vent Connectors for Category I Appliances.
509.10.1 Materials.
509.10.1.1 Unconditioned Area.
509.10.1.2 Residential-Type Appliances.
Figure 509.8 Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft and Direct-Vent Venting Systems
140 509.10.1.3 Non-Residential Low-Heat Appliances.
509.10.1.4 Medium-Heat Appliances.
509.10.2 Size of Vent Connector.
509.10.2.1 Manifold.
509.10.2.2 Size.
509.10.2.3 Height.
509.10.2.4 Size Increase.
Table 509.10.1.3 Minimum Thickness for Galvanized Steel Vent Connectors for Low-Heat Appliances
Table 509.10.1.4 Minimum Thickness for Steel Vent Connectors for Medium-Heat Appliances and Commercial and Industrial Incinerators
141 509.10.3 Two or More Appliances Connected to a Single Vent.
509.10.3.1 Height of Connector.
509.10.3.2 Pressure.
509.10.4 Clearance.
509.10.5 Joints.
509.10.6 Slope.
509.10.7 Length of Vent Connector.
509.10.7.1 Single Wall Connector.
509.10.7.2 Type B Double Wall Connector.
509.10.8 Support.
509.10.9 Chimney Connection.
509.10.10 Inspection.
509.10.11 Fireplaces.
509.10.12 Passage through Ceilings, Floors, or Walls.
509.10.12.1 Medium-Heat Appliances.
509.11 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls.
509.11.1 Installation.
142 509.11.2 Draft Control Devices.
509.11.3 Additional Devices.
509.11.4 Location.
509.11.5 Positioning.
509.11.6 Clearance.
509.12 Manually Operated Dampers.
509.13 Automatically Operated Vent Dampers.
509.13.1 Listing.
509.14 Obstructions.
510.0 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems.
510.1 Single Appliance Vent Table 510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(6).
510.1.1 Vent Downsizing.
143 510.1.2 Elbows.
510.1.3 Zero Lateral.
510.1.4 High-Altitude Installations.
510.1.5 Multiple Input Ratings.
510.1.6 Corrugated Chimney Liner Reduction.
510.1.7 Connection to Chimney Liners.
510.1.8 Vertical Vent Upsizing Using 7 x Rule.
510.1.9 Draft Hood Conversion Accessories.
510.1.10 Chimney and Vent Locations.
510.1.11 Corrugated Vent Connector Size.
510.1.12 Upsizing.
510.1.13 Single Run of Vent.
510.1.14 Interpolation.
510.1.15 Extrapolation.
510.1.16 Engineering Methods.
510.1.17 Height Entries.
144 510.2 Multiple Appliance Vent Table 510.2(1) through Table 510.2(9).
510.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum Length.
510.2.2 Vent Connector Exceeding Maximum Length.
510.2.3 Vent Connector Manifold.
510.2.4 Vent Offset.
510.2.5 Elbow Reduction.
510.2.6 Common Vent Minimum Size.
Table 510.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum Length
145 510.2.7 Tee and Wye Fittings.
510.2.8 Size of Fittings.
510.2.9 High-Altitude Installations.
510.2.10 Connector Rise.
510.2.11 Vent Height.
510.2.12 Multistory Installations.
510.2.13 Size of Vents for Multistory Installations.
510.2.14 Vent Type Multistory Installations.
510.2.15 Offsets in Multistory Installations.
510.2.16 Vertical Vent Size Limitation.
510.2.17 Multiple Input Ratings.
510.2.18 Corrugated Metallic Chimney Liner Reduction.
510.2.19 Chimneys and Vents.
146 510.2.20 Vent Connector Sizing.
510.2.21 Combination of Pipe Types and Sizes.
510.2.22 Multiple Connector and Vent Sizes.
510.2.23 Interpolation.
510.2.24 Extrapolation.
510.2.25 Engineering Methods.
510.2.26 Height Entries.
147 FIGURES
Figure 510.1.2(6) Range of Winter Design Temperatures Used in Analyzing Exterior Masonry Chimneys in the United States
148 Table 510.1.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent
151 Table 510.1.2(2) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent
153 Table 510.1.2(3) Masonry Chimney
155 Table 510.1.2(4) Masonry Chimney
157 Table 510.1.2(5) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent
158 Table 510.1.2(6) Exterior Masonry Chimney
159 Table 510.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Vent
163 Table 510.2(2) Type B Double-Wall Vent
165 TABLE 510.2(3) Masonry Chimney
167 TABLE 510.2(4) Masonry Chimney
169 TABLE 510.2(5) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent
TABLE 510.2(6) Exterior Masonry Chimney
170 TABLE 510.2(7) Exterior Masonry Chimney
171 TABLE 510.2(8) Exterior Masonry Chimney
172 TABLE 510.2(9) Exterior Masonry Chimney
174 Chapter 6 – Water Supply and Distribution
176 601.0 General.
601.1 Applicability.
601.2 Hot and Cold Water Required.
601.3 Identification of a Potable and Nonpotable WaterSystem.
601.3.1 Potable Water.
601.3.2 Color and Information.
601.3.3 Alternate Water Sources.
Table 601.3.2 Minimum Length of Color Field and Size of Letters
177 601.3.4 Fixtures.
601.3.5 Outlets.
601.4 [CA] Schools of Cosmetology and Cosmetological Establishments.
601.4.1 Hot-and Cold running Water.
601.4.2 Handwashing Facilities.
601.4.3 Drinking Water.
601.5 [AGR] Meat and Poultry Processing Plants.
601.5.1 A supply of hot water shall be available.
601.5.2 Hose connections with steam and water-mixing valves or hot-water hose connections shall be provided at locations throughout the plant.
601.5.3 The refuse rooms shall be provided with facilities for washing refuse cans and other equipment in the rooms.
601.5.4 Non-potable water is permitted only in those parts of official plants where no product is handled or prepared, and then only for limited purposes, such as on condensers not connected with the potable water supply, in vapor lines serving inedible product rendering tanks, and in sewer lines for moving heavy solids in the sewage.
601.5.5 Equipment using potable water shall be so installed as to prevent back-siphonage into the potable water system.
601.5.6 All pipelines, reservoirs, tanks, cooling towers and like equipment employed in handling reused water shall be constructed and installed so as to facilitate their cleaning and inspection.
601.5.7 Hot water of such temperature as to accomplish a thorough cleanup shall be delivered under pressure to outlets.
601.5.7.1 An ample supply of water at not less than 180°F (82°C) shall be available when used for sanitizing purposes.
601.5.8 Pens, alleys, and runways shall have hose connections for cleanup purposes.
601.6 [AGR] Collection Centers and Facilities.
601.6.1 The water supply shall be ample with facilities for its distribution.
601.6.2 The vehicle cleaning and sanitizing area shall be provided with adequate line steam, producing a temperature of at least 180°F (82°C), or other suitable method.
601.6.3 Hose connections with steam and water-mixing valves of hot-and cold-water hose connections shall be provided at locations throughout the building and at unloading and vehicle cleaning slabs.
601.7 [AGR] Renderers.
601.8 [AGR] Horse Meat and Pet Food Establishments.
601.8.1 The water supply shall be ample, clean and potable, with facilities for its distribution in the plant, and its protection against contamination and pollution.
601.8.1.1 Equipment using potable water shall be so installed as to prevent back-siphonage into the potable water system.
601.8.1.2 Non-potable water is permitted only in those parts of official plants where no edible product is handled or prepared, and then only for limited purposes, such as on ammonia condensers not connected with the potable water supply, in vapor lines serving inedible product rendering tanks, in connection with equipment used for washing and washing inedible products preparatory to tanking, and in sewer lines for moving heavy solids in sewage.
178 601.8.2 All pipelines, reservoirs, tanks, cooling towers, and like equipment employed in handling reused water shall be constructed and installed so as to facilitate their cleaning and inspection.
601.8.3 Hot water for cleaning rooms and equipment shall be delivered under pressure to outlets and shall be of such temperature as to accomplish a thorough cleanup.
601.8.3.1 An ample supply of water at not less than 180°F (82°C) shall be available when used for sanitizing purposes.
601.8.4 Pens, alleys, and runways shall have hose connections for cleanups purposes.
602.0 Unlawful Connections.
602.1 Prohibited Installation.
602.2 Cross-Contamination.
602.3 Backflow Prevention.
602.4 Approval by Authority.
603.0 Cross-Connection Control.
603.1 General.
603.2 Approval of Devices or Assemblies.
603.3 Backflow Prevention Devices, Assemblies, and Methods.
603.3.1 Air Gap.
603.3.2 Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB).
179 Table 603.2 Backflow Prevention Devices, Assemblies, and Methods
181 603.3.3 Hose Connection Backflow Preventer.
603.3.4 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly (DC).
603.3.5 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow Prevention Assembly (PVB).
603.3.6 Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum Breaker (SVB).
603.3.7 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly (RP).
603.3.8 Double Check Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assembly.
603.3.9 Reduced Pressure Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assembly.
603.4 General Requirements.
603.4.1 Backflow Prevention Valve.
603.4.2 Testing.
603.4.3 Access and Clearance.
Table 603.3.1 Minimum Air Gaps for Water Distribution
182 603.4.4 Connections.
603.4.5 Hot Water Backflow Preventers.
603.4.6 Integral Backflow Preventers.
603.4.7 Freeze Protection.
603.4.8 Drain Lines.
603.4.9 Prohibited Locations.
603.5 Specific Requirements.
603.5.1 Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker.
603.5.2 Ballcock.
603.5.3 Backflow Prevention.
603.5.4 Heat Exchangers.
603.5.5 Water Supply Inlets.
603.5.6 Protection from Lawn Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems.
603.5.6.1 Systems with Pumps.
183 603.5.6.2 Systems with Backflow Devices.
603.5.6.3 Systems with Chemical Injectors.
603.5.7 Outlets with Hose Attachments.
603.5.8 Water-Cooled Equipment.
603.5.9 Aspirators.
603.5.10 Steam or Hot Water Boilers.
603.5.11 Nonpotable Water Piping.
603.5.12 Beverage Dispensers.
603.5.13 Deck-Mounted and Equipment-Mounted Vacuum Breakers.
603.5.14 Protection from Fire Systems.
603.5.15 Health Care or Laboratory Areas.
184 603.5.16 Special Equipment.
603.5.17 Potable Water Outlets and Valves.
603.5.18 Pure Water Process Systems.
603.5.18.1 Dialysis Water Systems.
603.5.19 Plumbing Fixture Fittings.
603.5.20 Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs.
604.0 Materials.
604.1 Pipe, Tube, and Fittings.
604.1.1 Local Authority to Approve CPVC Pipe Within Residential Buildings Under Specified Conditions.
185 604.1.2 PEX.
604.2 Lead Content.
186 604.2.1 Lead Content of Water Supply Pipe and Fittings.
604.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Tube.
604.4 Hard-Drawn Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing.
604.5 Flexible Connectors.
Table 604.1 Materials for Building Supply and Water Distribution Piping and Fittings
187 604.6 Cast-Iron Fittings.
604.7 Malleable Iron Fittings.
604.8 Previously Used Piping and Tubing.
604.9 Epoxy Coating.
604.10 Plastic Materials.
604.10.1 Tracer Wire.
604.11 Solder.
604.12 Flexible Corrugated Connectors.
604.13 Water Heater Connectors.
605.0 Joints and Connections.
605.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe, Tubing, and Joints.
605.1.1 Brazed Joints.
605.1.2 Flared Joints.
605.1.3 Mechanical Joints.
605.1.3.1 Mechanically Formed Tee Fittings.
605.1.3.2 Pressed Fittings.
605.1.3.3 Push Fit Fittings.
188 605.1.4 Soldered Joints.
605.1.5 Threaded Joints.
605.2 CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints.
605.2.1 Mechanical Joints.
605.2.2 Solvent Cement Joints.
605.2.3 Threaded Joints.
605.3 CPVC/AL/CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints.
605.3.1 Solvent Cement Joints.
605.4 Ductile Iron Pipe and Joints.
605.4.1 Mechanical Joints.
189 605.4.2 Push-On Joints.
605.5 Galvanized Steel Pipe and Joints.
605.5.1 Mechanical Joints.
605.5.2 Threaded Joints.
605.6 PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing and Joints.
605.6.1 Heat-Fusion Joints.
605.6.1.1 Butt-Fusion Joints.
605.6.1.2 Electro-Fusion Joints.
605.6.1.3 Socket-Fusion Joints.
605.6.2 Mechanical Joints.
605.7 PE-AL-PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing and Joints.
605.7.1 Mechanical Joints.
605.7.1.1 Compression Joints.
190 605.8 PE-RT.
605.8.1 Fittings.
605.9 PEX Plastic Tubing and Joints.
605.9.1 Fittings.
605.9.2 Mechanical Joints.
605.10 PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Tubing and Joints.
605.10.1 Mechanical Joints.
605.10.1.1 Compression Joints.
605.11 Polypropylene (PP) Piping and Joints.
605.11.1 Heat-Fusion Joints.
605.11.2 Mechanical and Compression Sleeve Joints.
605.11.3 Threaded Joints.
605.12 PVC Plastic Pipe and Joints.
605.12.1 Mechanical Joints.
605.12.2 Solvent Cement Joints.
191 605.12.3 Threaded Joints.
605.13 Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints
605.13.1 Mechanical Joints.
605.13.2 Welded Joints.
605.14 Slip Joints.
605.15 Dielectric Unions.
605.16 Joints Between Various Materials.
605.16.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe or Tubing to Threaded Pipe Joints.
605.16.2 Plastic Pipe to Other Materials.
605.16.3 Stainless Steel to Other Materials.
606.0 Valves.
606.1 General.
606.2 Fullway Valve.
606.3 Multidwelling Units.
606.4 Multiple Openings.
606.5 Control Valve.
192 606.6 Accessible.
606.7 Multiple Fixtures.
606.8 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3, & 4] Each riser or branch shall be provided with an accessible sectionalizing valve in hot-and cold-water systems to permit servicing or replacement of piping or equipment.
607.0 Potable Water Supply Tanks.
607.1 General.
607.2 Potable Water Tanks.
607.3 Venting.
607.4 Overflow.
607.5 Valves.
608.0 Water Pressure, Pressure Regulators, Pressure Relief Valves, and Vacuum Relief Valves.
608.1 Inadequate Water Pressure.
608.2 Excessive Water Pressure.
608.3 Expansion Tanks, and Combination Temperature and Pressure-Relief Valves.
608.4 Pressure Relief Valves.
608.5 Discharge Piping.
193 608.6 Water-Heating Devices.
608.7 Vacuum Relief Valves.
609.0 Installation, Testing, Unions, and Location.
609.1 Installation.
609.2 Trenches.
609.3 Under Concrete Slab.
609.4 Testing.
609.5 Unions.
609.6 Location.
609.7 Abutting Lot.
609.8 Low-Pressure Cutoff Required on Booster Pumps for Water Distribution Systems.
194 609.9 Disinfection of Potable Water System.
609.10 Water Hammer.
609.10.1 Mechanical Devices.
609.11 Pipe Insulation.
609.11.1 Insulation Requirements.
609.11.2 Pipe Insulation Wall Thickness.
610.0 Size of Potable Water Piping.
610.1 Size.
610.2 Pressure Loss.
610.3 Quantity of Water.
610.4 Sizing Water Supply and Distribution Systems.
610.5 Sizing per Appendices A and C.
195 Table 610.3 Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) and Minimum Fixture Branch Pipe Sizes
196 Table 610.4 Fixture Unit Table for Determining Water Pipe and Meter Sizes
197 610.6 Friction and Pressure Loss.
610.7 Conditions for Using Table 610.4.
610.8 Size of Meter and Building Supply Pipe Using Table 610.4.
610.9 Size of Branches.
610.10 Sizing for Flushometer Valves.
Table 610.10 Flushometer Fixture Units for Water Sizing Using Tables 610.3
198 610.11 Sizing Systems for Flushometer Tanks.
610.12 Sizing for Velocity.
610.12.1 Copper Tube Systems.
610.12.2 Tubing Systems Using Copper Fittings.
610.13 Exceptions.
611.0 Drinking Water Treatment Units.
611.1 Application.
611.2 Air Gap Discharge.
611.3 Connection Tubing.
611.4 Sizing of Residential Softeners.
612.0 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.
612.1 Where Required.
TABLES
199 612.2 Types of Systems.
612.3 Sprinklers.
612.3.1 Required Sprinkler Locations.
612.3.2 Sprinkler Installation.
612.3.3 Temperature Rating and Separation from Heat Sources.
612.3.3.1 Intermediate Temperature Sprinklers.
612.3.4 Freezing Areas.
612.3.5 Coverage Area Limit.
612.3.6 Obstructions to Sprinkler Coverage.
Table 611.4 Sizing of Residential Water Softeners
200 Table 612.3.6 Minimum Separation from Obstruction
201 612.3.6.1 Additional Requirements for Pendent Sprinklers.
612.3.6.2 Additional Requirements for Sidewall Sprinklers.
612.3.7 Sprinkler Modifications Prohibited.
612.3.8 Backflow Protection.
612.4 Sprinkler Piping System.
612.4.1 General.
612.4.2 Nonmetallic Pipe and Tubing.
612.4.2.1 Nonmetallic Pipe Protection.
612.4.2.2 Sprinkler Installation on Systems Assembled with Solvent Cement.
612.4.3 Shutoff Valves Prohibited.
612.4.4 Single Dwelling Limit.
612.4.5 Drain.
612.5 Sprinkler Piping Design.
612.5.1 Determining System Design Flow.
Table 612.3.3.1 Locations Where Intermediate Temperature Sprinklers Are Required
202 612.5.1.1 Determining Required Flow Rate for Each Sprinkler.
612.5.1.2 System Flow Rate.
612.5.1.3 Fire Sprinklers Attached Garages, and Carports with Habitable Space Above.
612.5.2 Sprinkler Pipe Water Supply.
612.5.2.1 Water Pressure from Individual Sources.
612.5.2.2 Required Capacity.
612.5.3 Sprinkler Pipe Sizing.
203 612.5.3.1 Sprinkler Pipe Sizing Method.
612.5.3.2 Prescriptive Pipe Sizing Method.
612.5.3.2.1 Available Pressure Equation.
612.5.3.2.2 Calculation Procedure.
Table 612.5.3.2(1) Water Service Pressure Loss (PLws)
204 612.6 Instructions and Signs.
612.7 Inspection and Testing.
612.7.1 Pre-Concealment Inspection.
Table 612.5.3.2(2) Minimum Water Meter Pressure Loss (PLm)
205 612.7.2 Final Inspection.
Table 612.5.3.2(3) Elevation Loss (PLe)
206 Table 612.5.3.2(4) Allowable Pipe Length for 3⁄4 Inch Type M Copper Water Tubing
207 Table 612.5.3.2(5) Allowable Pipe Length for 1 Inch Type M Copper Water Tubing
208 Table 612.5.3.2(6) Allowable Pipe Length for 3⁄4 Inch IPS CPVC Pipe
209 Table 612.5.3.2(7) Allowable Pipe Length for 1 Inch IPS CPVC Pipe
210 Table 612.5.3.2(8) Allowable Pipe Length for 3⁄4 Inch PEX Tubing
211 Table 612.5.3.2(9) Allowable Pipe Length for 1 Inch PEX Tubing
212 613.0 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Domestic Hot-Water Distribution Systems for Health Facilities and Clinics.
613.1 The domestic water-heating equipment and distribution systems shall supply water at the temperature and amounts shown in Table 613.1.
613.2 At least two pieces of hot-water-heating equipment shall be provided to supply hot water for dishwashing and minimum patient services such as handwashing and bathing.
613.3 Instantaneous heaters are permitted for supplying hot water to handwashing and bathing fixtures if a continuous mechanical recirculation system is also provided.
613.4 Water storage tanks shall be fabricated of corrosion resistant materials or lined with corrosion-resistant materials.
613.5 Temperature control valves shall be provided to automatically regulate the temperature of hot water delivered to plumbing fixtures used by patients to a range of 105°F (41°C) minimum to 120°F (49°C) maximum.
613.6 Hot-water distribution system serving patient care areas shall be under constant mechanical recirculation to provide continuous hot water at each hot water outlet.
613.7 At fixtures where water exceeding 125°F (52°C) is accessible to patients or personnel, warning signs in letters at least 2 inches (51 mm) high shall be posted above the fixtures.
613.8 Sectionalizing valves shall be provided as required by Section 606.8.
614.0 Dialysis Water-Distribution Systems.
614.1 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3, & 4] Dialysis water feedlines shall be PVC (polyvinyl chloride), glass, stainless steel, or PVDF (polyvinylidene fluoride) and sized to provide a minimum velocity of 1.5 feet per second (0.46 m/s).
614.2 All piping for multistation or central dialysis units shall be rigid where possible.
614.3 All valves shall be located in accessible locations.
614.4 Piping and valves shall be identified according to their function.
614.5 A means of preventing backwashing or flushing of the system when one or more stations are in operation shall be provided.
614.6 A continuous audible alarm shall sound at the nurses’ station and remote equipment rooms when the minimum velocity is not maintained, or if backwashing or flushing is attempted while one or more stations are in operation.
614.7 Water used for dialysis treatment shall meet the latest edition of ANSI/American Association of Medical Instrumentations (AAMI) RD62, Water treatment equipment for hemodialysis applications.
614.8 A diagram of all piping as installed shall be posted at the nurses’ station and equipment room of all multistation orcentral dialysis units.
615.0 Identification of Potable and Nonpotable Water Lines.
615.1 Uses Not Permitted.
615.1.1 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Nonpotable water shall not be piped for drinking, washing or bathing, washing of clothing, cooking, washing of food, washing of cooking or eating utensils, washing of food preparation or processing premises, or other personal service rooms.
615.2 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Non-potable water systems or systems carrying any other non-potable substance shall be installed so as to prevent backflow or back-siphonage into a potable water system.
615.3 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Outlets for non-potable water, such as water for industrial or fire-fighting purposes, shall be posted in a manner understandable to all employees to indicate that the water is unsafe and shall not be used for drinking, washing, cooking or other personal service purposes.
Table 613.1 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Hot Water Use
213 615.4 [OSHPD 1] Emergency Water Supply.
615.4.1 For new acute care hospital buildings submitted after the effective date of this code, the hospital shall have an on-site water supply sufficient to operate essential hospital utilities and equipment in the acute care hospital building, to support 72 hours of continuing operation in the event of an emergency.
615.4.2 The emergency supply of water shall be provided at adequate pressure using gravity, pressure tanks, or booster pumps.
214 Chapter 7 – Sanitary Drainage
216 701.0 General.
701.1 Applicability.
701.2 Drainage Piping.
701.3 Drainage Fittings.
701.3.1 Screwed Pipe.
701.3.2 Threads.
701.3.3 Type.
701.4 Continuous Wastes.
701.5 Lead.
701.6 Caulking Ferrules.
701.7 Soldering Bushings.
702.0 Fixture Unit Equivalents.
702.1 Trap Size.
TABLES
Table 701.6 Caulking Ferrules
Table 701.7 Soldering Bushings
217 Table 701.2 Materials for Drain, Waste, Vent Pipe and Fittings
218 Table 702.1 Drainage Fixture Unit Values (DFU)
219 702.2 Intermittent Flow.
702.3 Continuous Flow.
703.0 Size of Drainage Piping.
703.1 Minimum Size.
703.2 Maximum Number of Fixture Units.
703.3 Sizing per Appendix C.
704.0 Fixture Connections (Drainage).
704.1 Inlet Fittings.
704.2 Single Vertical Drainage Pipe.
704.3 Commercial Sinks.
705.0 Joints and Connections.
705.1 ABS and ABS Co-Extruded Plastic Pipe and Joints.
705.1.1 Mechanical Joints.
705.1.2 Solvent Cement Joints.
705.1.3 Threaded Joints.
705.2 Cast-Iron Pipe and Joints.
Table 702.2(1 ) Maximum Drainage Fixture Units for a Trap and Trap Arm
Table 702.2(2) Discharge Capacity in Gallons per Minute for Intermittent Flow Only
220 705.2.1 Caulked Joints.
705.2.2 Mechanical Joints and Compression Joints.
705.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe (DWV) and Joints.
705.3.1 Brazed Joints.
Table 703.2 Maximum Unit Loading and Maximum Length of Drainage and Vent Piping
221 705.3.2 Mechanical Joints.
705.3.3 Soldered Joints.
705.3.4 Threaded Joints.
705.4 Galvanized Steel Pipe and Joints.
705.4.1 Mechanical Joints.
705.4.2 Threaded Joints.
705.5 PVC and PVC Co-Extruded Plastic Pipe and Joining Methods.
705.5.1 Mechanical Joints.
705.5.2 Solvent Cement Joints.
705.5.3 Threaded Joints.
705.6 Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints.
705.6.1 Mechanical Joints.
705.6.2 Welded Joints.
705.7 Vitrified Clay Pipe and Joints.
705.7.1 Mechanical Joints.
222 705.8 Special Joints.
705.8.1 Slip Joints.
705.8.2 Expansion Joints.
705.8.3 Ground Joint, Flared, or Ferrule Connections.
705.8.4 Transition Joint.
705.9 Joints Between Various Materials.
705.9.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe to Cast-Iron Pipe.
705.9.2 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe to Threaded Pipe Joints.
705.9.3 Plastic Pipe to Other Materials.
705.9.4 Stainless Steel Pipe to Other Materials.
706.0 Changes in Direction of Drainage Flow.
706.1 Approved Fittings.
706.2 Horizontal to Vertical.
706.3 Horizontal to Horizontal.
706.4 Vertical to Horizontal.
707.0 Cleanouts.
707.1 Plug.
Table 707.1 Cleanouts
223 707.2 Approved.
707.3 Watertight and Gastight.
707.4 Location.
707.5 Cleaning.
707.6 Extension.
707.7 Interceptor.
707.8 Access.
707.9 Clearance.
707.10 Fittings.
707.11 Pressure Drainage Systems.
707.12 Countersunk Cleanout Plugs.
707.13 Hubless Blind Plugs.
707.14 Trap Arms.
708.0 Grade of Horizontal Drainage Piping.
708.1 General.
709.0 Gravity Drainage Required.
709.1 General.
710.0 Drainage of Fixtures Located Below the Next Upstream Manhole or Below the Main Sewer Level.
710.1 Backflow Protection.
710.2 Sewage Discharge.
224 710.3 Sewage Ejector and Pumps.
710.3.1 [HCD 1 & HCD 2] The minimum size of any pump or any discharge pipe from a sump having a water closet connected thereto shall be not less than 2 inches (50 mm).
710.4 Discharge Line.
710.5 Size of Building Drains and Sewers.
710.6 Backwater Valves.
710.7 Drainage and Venting Systems.
710.8 Sump and Receiving Tank Construction.
710.9 Alarm.
710.10 Sump and Receiving Tank Covers and Vents.
710.11 Air Tanks.
710.12 Grinder Pump Ejector.
710.12.1 Discharge Piping.
225 710.13 Macerating Toilet Systems and Pumped Waste Systems.
710.13.1 Sumps.
710.13.2 Discharge Piping.
710.13.3 Venting.
711.0 Suds Relief.
711.1 General.
712.0 Testing.
712.1 Media.
712.2 Water Test.
712.3 Air Test.
Part II – Building Sewers.
713.0 Sewer Required.
713.1 Where Required.
713.2 Private Sewage Disposal System.
713.3 Public Sewer.
713.4 Public Sewer Availability.
713.5 Permit.
226 713.6 Lot.
713.7 Installation.
714.0 Damage to Public Sewer or Private Sewage Disposal System.
714.1 Unlawful Practices.
714.2 Prohibited Water Discharge.
714.3 Prohibited Sewer Connection.
714.4 Commercial Food Waste Disposer.
714.5 Tanks.
715.0 Building Sewer Materials.
715.1 Materials.
715.2 Joining Methods and Materials.
715.3 Existing Sewers.
716.0 Markings.
716.1 General.
717.0 Size of Building Sewers.
717.1 General.
717.2 [AGR] Meat and Poultry Processing Plants.
718.0 Grade, Support, and Protection of Building Sewers.
718.1 Slope.
Table 717.1 Maximum/Minimum Fixture Unit Loading on Building Sewer Piping
227 718.2 Support.
718.3 Protection from Damage.
719.0 Cleanouts.
719.1 Locations.
719.2 No Additional Cleanouts.
719.3 Building Sewer Cleanouts.
719.4 Cleaning.
719.5 Access.
719.6 Manholes.
720.0 Sewer and Water Pipes.
720.1 General.
721.0 Location.
721.1 Building Sewer.
721.2 Abutting Lot.
228 721.3 Public Sewer.
722.0 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal Facilities.
722.1 Building (House) Sewer.
722.2 Cesspools, Septic Tanks, and Seepage Pits.
722.3 Filling.
722.4 Ownership.
722.5 Disposal Facilities.
Table 721.1 Minimum Horizontal Distance Required from Building Sewer (feet)
229 723.0 Building Sewer Test.
723.1 General.
724.0 [AGR] Meat and Poultry Processing Plant Drainage.
724.1 The drainage and plumbing systems must permit the quick runoff of all water from plant buildings, and of surface water around the plant buildings, and of surface water around the plant and on the premises; and all such water shall be disposed of in such a manner as to prevent a nuisance or health hazard.
724.2 Toilet soil lines shall be separated from house drainage lines to a point outside the building unless an automatic backwater check valve is installed to prevent backflow.
725.0 [AGR] Collection Center and Facilities Drainage.
726.0 [AGR] Drainage and Plumbing, General.
726.1 The outer premises of every official establishment, including docks, areas where cars and other vehicles are loaded, driveways, approaches, yards, pens and alleys, shall be drained
726.2 Toilet soil lines shall be separated from housedrainage lines to a point outside the building, and drainage from toilet bowls and urinals shall not be discharged into a grease catch basin.
727.0 [OSHPD 1] Emergency Sanitary Drainage.
727.1 For new acute care hospital buildings submitted after the effective date of this code, the hospital shall have an onsite holding tank[s] to store sewage and liquid waste sufficient to operate essential hospital utilities and equipment in the acute care hospital building, to support 72 hours of continuing operation in the event of an emergency.
728.0 Building Sewer Connection Requirements.
728.1 Size.
728.2 Depth.
728.3 Taps and Saddles.
728.4 Connection to Trunks.
230 728.5 Street Widening.
728.6 Main Line Required.
232 Chapter 8 – Indirect Wastes
234 801.0 General.
801.1 Applicability.
801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required.
801.3 Food and Beverage Handling Establishments.
801.3.1 Size of Indirect Waste Pipes.
801.3.2 Walk-In Coolers.
801.3.3 Food-Handling Fixtures.
801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps.
801.5 Connections from Water Distribution System.
801.6 Sterilizers.
801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets.
802.0 Approvals.
802.1 General.
803.0 Indirect Waste Piping.
803.1 Materials.
803.2 Copper and Copper Alloys.
803.3 Pipe Size and Length.
TABLES
235 804.0 Indirect Waste Receptors.
804.1 Standpipe Receptors.
805.0 Pressure Drainage Connections.
805.1 General.
806.0 Sterile Equipment.
806.1 General.
807.0 Appliances.
807.1 Non-Classed Apparatus.
807.2 Undiluted Condensate Waste.
807.3 Domestic Dishwashing Machine.
808.0 Cooling Water.
808.1 General.
809.0 Drinking Fountains.
809.1 General.
810.0 Steam and Hot Water Drainage Condensers and Sumps.
810.1 High Temperature Discharge.
236 810.2 Sumps, Condensers, and Intercepting Tanks.
810.3 Cleaning.
810.4 Strainers.
811.0 Chemical Wastes.
811.1 Pretreatment.
811.2 Waste and Vent Pipes.
811.3 Joining Materials.
811.4 Access.
811.5 Permanent Record.
811.6 Chemical Vent.
811.7 Discharge.
811.8 Diluted Chemicals.
812.0 Clear Water Wastes.
812.1 General.
813.0 Swimming Pools.
813.1 General.
Table 810.1 Pipe Connections in Blowoff Condensers and Sumps (inches)
237 814.0 Condensate Waste and Control.
814.1 Condensate Disposal.
814.1.1 Condensate Pumps.
814.2 Condensate Control.
814.2.1 Protection of Appurtenances.
814.3 Condensate Waste Pipe Material and Sizing.
814.3.1 Cleanouts.
814.4 Appliance Condensate Drains.
Table 814.3 Minimum Condensate Pipe Size
238 814.5 Point of Discharge.
814.6 Condensate Waste From Air-Conditioning Coils.
814.7 Plastic Fittings.
240 Chapter 9 – Vents
242 901.0 General.
901.1 Applicability.
901.2 Vents Required.
901.3 Trap Seal Protection.
902.0 Vents Not Required.
902.1 Interceptor.
902.2 Bars, Soda Fountains, and Counter.
903.0 Materials.
903.1 Applicable Standards.
903.1.1 [HCD 1 & HCD 2] ABS or PVC installations are limited to not more than two stories of areas of residential accommodation.
903.1.2 [HCD 1] All malleable iron vents shall be galvanized.
903.1.3 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] ABS and PVC installations are not allowed.
903.2 Use of Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing.
903.2.1 Aboveground.
903.2.2 Prohibited Use.
903.2.3 Marking.
903.3 Changes in Direction.
904.0 Size of Vents.
904.1 Size.
904.2 Length.
243 905.0 Vent Pipe Grades and Connections.
905.1 Grade.
905.2 Horizontal Drainage Pipe.
905.3 Vent Pipe Rise.
905.4 Roof Termination.
905.5 Location of Opening.
905.6 Common Vertical Pipe.
906.0 Vent Termination.
906.1 Roof Termination.
906.2 Clearance.
906.2.1 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Each vent pipe shall terminate not less than twenty-five (25) feet (7620 mm) from any air intake or vent shaft.
906.3 Use of Roof.
906.4 Outdoor Installations.
906.5 Joints.
906.6 Lead.
906.7 Frost or Snow Closure.
907.0 Vent Stacks and Relief Vents.
907.1 Drainage Stack.
907.2 Yoke Vent.
908.0 Wet Venting.
908.1 Vertical Wet Venting.
908.1.1 Size.
244 908.1.2 Vent Connection.
908.2 Horizontal Wet Venting for a Bathroom Group.
908.2.1 Vent Connection.
908.2.2 Size.
908.2.3 Trap Arm.
908.2.4 Water Closet.
908.2.5 Additional Fixtures.
909.0 Special Venting for Island Fixtures.
909.1 General.
910.0 Combination Waste and Vent Systems.
910.1 Where Permitted.
910.2 Approval.
910.3 Vents.
910.4 Size.
910.5 Vertical Waste Pipe.
910.6 Cleanouts.
910.7 Fixtures.
245 911.0 Circuit Venting.
911.1 Circuit Vent Permitted.
911.1.1 Multiple Circuit-Vented Branches.
911.2 Vent Size and Connection.
911.3 Slope and Size of Horizontal Branch.
911.3.1 Size of Multiple Circuit Vent.
911.4 Relief Vent.
911.4.1 Connection and Installation.
911.4.2 Fixture Drain or Branch.
911.5 Additional Fixtures.
912.0 Engineered Vent System.
912.1 General.
912.2 Minimum Requirements.
246 Chapter 10 – Traps and Interceptors
248 1001.0 General.
1001.1 Applicability.
1001.2 Where Required.
1002.0 Traps Protected by Vent Pipes.
1002.1 Vent Pipes.
1002.2 Fixture Traps.
1002.3 Change of Direction.
1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening.
1003.0 Traps — Described.
1003.1 General Requirements.
TABLES
Table1002.2 Horizontal Lengths of Trap Arms (Except for Water Closets and Similar Fixtures)
249 1003.2 Slip Joint Fittings.
1003.3 Size.
1004.0 Traps.
1004.1 Prohibited.
1004.2 Movable Parts.
1005.0 Trap Seals.
1005.1 General.
1006.0 Floor Drain Traps.
1006.1 General.
1007.0 Trap Seal Protection.
1007.1 General.
1008.0 Building Traps.
1008.1 General.
1009.0 Interceptors (Clarifiers) and Separators.
1009.1 Where Required.
1009.2 Approval.
1009.3 Design.
1009.4 Relief Vent.
1009.5 Location.
1009.6 Maintenance of Interceptors.
1009.7 Discharge.
1010.0 Slaughterhouses, Packing Establishments, etc.
1010.1 General.
1010.2 [AGR] Meat and Poultry Processing Plants.
1010.2.1 Drainage and Plumbing Systems.
1010.2.1.1 Each floor drain shall be equipped with a deep-seal trap.
250 1010.2.2 The plumbing shall be installed so as to prevent sewage from backing up and flooding the floor.
1010.2.3 Interceptor traps which are connected with the sewer system shall not be near any edible products department or in any area where products are unloaded from or loaded into vehicles.
1010.3 [AGR] Collection Centers and Facilities.
1010.4 [AGR] Horse Meat and Pet Food Establishments.
1010.5 [AGR] Draining and Plumbing.
1010.5.1 Drainage and Gutters.
1010.5.2 Sewage and Plant Waste.
1011.0 Minimum Requirements for Auto Wash Racks.
1011.1 General.
1012.0 Commercial and Industrial Laundries.
1012.1 General.
1013.0 Bottling Establishments.
1013.1 General.
1014.0 Grease Interceptors.
1014.1 General.
1014.1A [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] The Authority Having Jurisdiction is the individual official, board, department or agency authorized to administer and enforce the sewage treatment system in the area of the location of the health facility.
1014.1B [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Grease interceptors shall not be installed in food preparation area of the kitchens.
1014.1C [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Grease interceptors shall be installed outside of the kitchen area in location affording ease of maintenance and servicing.
1014.1.1 Trapped and Vented.
1014.1.2 Maintenance.
251 1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposers and Dishwashers.
1014.2 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors.
1014.2.1 Capacity.
1014.2.2 Vent.
1014.3 Gravity Grease Interceptors.
1014.3.1 General.
TABLE 1014.2.1 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptor Sizing Using Gravity Flow Rates
252 1014.3.2 Waste Discharge Requirements.
1014.3.2.1 Toilets and Urinals.
1014.3.2.2 Inlet Pipe.
1014.3.3 Design.
1014.3.4 Location.
1014.3.4.1 Interceptors.
1014.3.4.2 Business Establishment.
1014.3.4.3 Access.
1014.3.5 Construction Requirements.
1014.3.6 Sizing Criteria.
1014.3.7 Abandoned Gravity Grease Interceptors.
1015.0 FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases) Disposal System.
1015.1 Purpose.
1015.2 Components, Materials, and Equipment.
1015.3 Sizing and Installation.
1015.4 Performance.
1015.5 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Grease interceptors shall not be installed in food preparation area of kitchens.
1015.6 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Grease interceptors shall be installed outside of the kitchen area in location affording ease of maintenance and servicing.
TABLE 1014.3.6 Gravity Grease Interceptor Sizing
253 1016.0 Sand Interceptors.
1016.1 Discharge.
1016.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction.
1016.3 Construction and Size.
1016.4 Separate Use.
1017.0 Oil and Flammable Liquid Interceptors.
1017.1 Interceptors Required.
1017.2 Design of Interceptors.
254 Chapter 11 – Storm Drainage
256 1101.0 General.
1101.1 Applicability.
1101.2 Where Required.
1101.3 Storm Water Drainage to Sanitary Sewer Prohibited.
1101.4 Material Uses.
1101.4.1 Copper and Copper Alloys.
1101.4.2 Conductors.
1101.4.2.1 [HCD 1] ABS or PVC installations are limited to not more than two stories of areas of residential accommodation.
1101.4.2.2 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] ABS and PVC installations are not allowed.
1101.4.3 Leaders.
1101.4.4 Underground Building Storm Drains.
1101.4.5 Building Storm Sewers.
1101.4.6 Subsoil Drains.
1101.5 Expansion Joints Required.
1101.6 Subsoil Drains.
1101.6.1 Discharge.
TABLES
Table 1101.4.6 Materials for Subsoil Drain Pipe and Fittings
257 1101.6.2 Sump.
1101.6.3 Splash Blocks.
1101.6.4 Backwater Valve.
1101.6.5 Open Area.
1101.7 Building Subdrains.
1101.8 Areaway Drains.
1101.9 Window Areaway Drains.
1101.10 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle Washing Establishments.
1101.11 Paved Areas.
1101.12 Roof Drainage.
1101.12.1 Primary Roof Drainage.
1101.12.2 Secondary Drainage.
1101.12.2.1 Roof Scuppers or Open Side.
1101.12.2.2 Secondary Roof Drain.
258 1101.12.2.2.1 Separate Piping System.
1101.12.2.2.2 Combined System.
1101.13 Cleanouts.
1101.13.1 Rain Leaders and Conductors.
1101.14 Rainwater Sumps.
1101.15 Traps on Storm Drains and Leaders.
1101.15.1 Where Not Required.
1101.15.2 Trap Size.
1101.15.3 Method of Installation of Combined Sewer.
1101.16 Leaders, Conductors, and Connections.
1101.16.1 Protection of Leaders.
1101.16.2 Combining Storm with Sanitary Drainage.
1102.0 Roof Drains.
1102.1 Applications.
1102.2 Dome Strainers Required.
1102.3 Roof Drain Flashings.
1102.3.1 Lead Flashing.
1102.3.2 Copper Flashing.
1103.0 Size of Leaders, Conductors, and Storm Drains.
1103.1 Vertical Conductors and Leaders.
259 1103.2 Size of Horizontal Storm Drains and Sewers.
1103.3 Size of Roof Gutters.
1103.4 Side Walls Draining onto a Roof.
1104.0 Values for Continuous Flow.
1104.1 General.
1105.0 Controlled-Flow Roof Drainage.
1105.1 Application.
Table 1105.1(1) Controlled-Flow Maximum Roof Water Depth
260 1105.2 Setback Roofs.
1106.0 Testing.
1106.1 Testing Required.
1106.2 Methods of Testing Storm Drainage Systems.
1106.2.1 Water Test.
1106.2.2 Air Test.
1106.2.3 Exceptions.
Table 1105.1(2) Distance of Scupper Bottoms Above Roof
261 Table 1101.8 Sizing of Horizontal Rainwater Piping
262 Table 1101.12 Sizing Roof Drains, Leaders, and Vertical Rainwater Piping
263 Table 1103.3 Size of Gutters
264 Chapter 12 – Fuel Gas Piping
266 1201.0 General.
1201.1 Applicability.
1202.0 Coverage of Piping System.
1202.1 General.
1202.2 Piping System Requirements.
1202.3 Applications.
1203.0 Inspection.
1203.1 Inspection Notification.
1203.2 Excavation.
1203.3 Type of Inspections.
1203.3.1 Rough Piping Inspection.
1203.3.2 Final Piping Inspection.
1203.4 Inspection Waived.
TABLES
FIGURES
267 1204.0 Certificate of Inspection.
1204.1 Issuance.
1204.2 Gas Supplier.
1204.3 Unlawful.
1205.0 Authority to Render Gas Service.
1205.1 Authorized Personnel.
1205.2 Outlets.
1206.0 Authority to Disconnect.
1206.1 Disconnection.
1206.2 Notice.
1206.3 Capped Outlets.
1207.0 Temporary Use of Gas.
1207.1 General.
1208.0 Gas Piping System Design, Materials, and Components.
1208.1 Installation of Piping System.
1208.1.1 Addition to Existing System.
1208.2 Provision for Location of Point of Delivery.
1208.3 Interconnections Between Gas Piping Systems.
1208.3.1 Interconnections for Standby Fuels.
1208.4 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems.
1208.4.1 Maximum Gas Demand.
268 1208.4.2 Sizing Methods.
1208.4.3 Allowable Pressure Drop.
1208.5 Acceptable Piping Materials and Joining Methods.
1208.5.1 Materials.
1208.5.1.1 Other Materials.
1208.5.2 Metallic Pipe.
1208.5.2.1 Steel and Wrought-Iron.
1208.5.2.2 Copper and Copper Alloy.
1208.5.2.3 Aluminum Alloy.
1208.5.3 Metallic Tubing.
1208.5.3.1 Steel.
TABLE 1208.4.1 Approximate Gas Input for Typical Appliances
269 1208.5.3.2 Copper and Copper Alloy.
1208.5.3.3 Aluminum Alloy.
1208.5.3.4 Corrugated Stainless Steel.
1208.5.4 Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings.
1208.5.4.1 Regulator Vent Piping.
1208.5.4.2 Anodeless Risers.
1208.5.4.2.1 Factory-Assembled Anodeless Risers.
1208.5.4.2.2 Service Head Adapters and Field-Assembled Anodeless Risers.
1208.5.4.2.3 Undiluted Liquefied Petroleum Gas Piping.
1208.5.5 Workmanship and Defects.
1208.5.6 Protective Coating.
1208.5.7 Metallic Pipe Threads.
1208.5.7.1 Damaged Threads.
1208.5.7.2 Number of Threads.
1208.5.7.3 Thread Joint Compounds.
1208.5.8 Metallic Piping Joints and Fittings.
1208.5.8.1 Pipe Joints.
TABLE 1208.5.7.2 Specifications for Threading Metallic Pipe
270 1208.5.8.2 Tubing Joints.
1208.5.8.3 Flared Joints.
1208.5.8.4 Metallic Pipe Fittings (Including Valves, Strainers, Filters).
1208.5.9 Plastic Piping, Joints, and Fittings.
1208.5.9.1 Joint Design.
1208.5.9.2 Heat-Fusion Joint.
1208.5.9.3 Compression-Type Mechanical Joints.
1208.5.9.4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Piping Systems.
1208.5.10 Flanges.
1208.5.10.1 Flange Facings.
1208.5.10.2 Lapped Flanges.
1208.5.11 Flange Gaskets.
271 1208.6 Gas Meters.
1208.6.1 Location.
1208.6.1.1 Subject to Damage.
1208.6.1.2 Extreme Temperatures.
1208.6.2 Supports.
1208.6.3 Meter Protection.
1208.6.4 Identification.
1208.7 Gas Pressure Regulators.
1208.7.1 Overpressure Protection.
1208.7.2 Listing.
1208.7.3 Location.
1208.7.4 Regulator Protection.
1208.7.5 Venting of Line Pressure Regulators.
1208.7.6 Venting of Gas Appliance Pressure Regulators.
272 1208.7.7 Discharge of Vents.
1208.7.8 Bypass Piping.
1208.7.9 Identification.
1208.8 Backpressure Protection.
1208.8.1 Protective Devices.
1208.9 Low-Pressure Protection.
1208.10 Shutoff Valves.
1208.11 Expansion and Flexibility.
1208.11.1 Special Local Conditions.
1209.0 Excess Flow Valve.
1209.1 General.
1210.0 Gas Piping Installation.
1210.1 Piping Underground.
1210.1.1 Cover Requirements.
273 1210.1.2 Trenches.
1210.1.2.1 Backfilling.
1210.1.3 Protection Against Corrosion.
1210.1.4 Protection Against Freezing.
1210.1.5 Piping Through Foundation Wall.
1210.1.6 Piping Underground Beneath Buildings.
1210.1.6.1 Conduit with One End Terminating Outdoors.
1210.1.6.2 Conduit with Both Ends Terminating Indoors.
1210.1.7 Plastic Piping.
1210.1.7.1 Connections Between Metallic and Plastic Piping.
1210.1.7.2 Tracer Wire
1210.2 Installation of Piping.
1210.2.1 Building Structure.
1210.2.2 Gas Piping to be Sloped.
1210.2.2.1 Ceiling Locations.
274 1210.2.3 Prohibited Locations.
1210.2.4 Hangers, Supports, and Anchors.
1210.2.4.1 Spacing.
1210.2.4.2 Expansion and Contraction.
1210.2.5 Removal of Piping.
1210.3 Concealed Piping in Buildings.
1210.3.1 Connections.
1210.3.2 Piping in Partitions.
1210.3.3 Tubing in Partitions.
1210.3.4 Piping in Floors.
1210.4 Piping in Vertical Chases.
1210.4.1 Pressure Reduction.
TABLE 1210.2.4.1 Support of Piping
275 1210.4.2 Construction.
1210.4.3 Ventilation.
1210.5 Maximum Design Operating Pressure.
1210.6 Appliance Overpressure Protection.
1210.7 Gas Pipe Turns.
1210.7.1 Metallic Pipe.
1210.7.2 Plastic Pipe.
1210.7.3 Elbows.
1210.8 Drips and Sediment Traps.
1210.8.1 Location of Drips.
1210.8.2 Sediment Traps.
1210.9 Outlets.
276 1210.9.1 Cap Outlets.
1210.9.1.1 Appliance Shutoff Valves.
1210.10 Branch Pipe Connection.
1210.11 Manual Gas Shutoff Valves.
1210.11.1 Valves Controlling Multiple Systems.
1210.11.1.1 Shutoff Valves for Multiple House Lines.
1210.11.2 Emergency Shutoff Valves.
1210.11.3 Shutoff Valve for Laboratories.
1210.12 Prohibited Devices.
1210.13 Systems Containing Gas-Air Mixtures Outside the Flammable Range.
1210.14 Systems Containing Flammable Gas-Air Mixtures.
1211.0 Electrical Bonding and Grounding.
1211.1 Pipe and Tubing other than CSST.
1211.2 Bonding of CSST Gas Piping.
1211.3 Grounding Conductor or Electrode.
1211.4 Lightning Protection System.
1211.5 Electrical Circuits.
1211.6 Electrical Connections.
277 1211.6.1 Safety Control.
1211.7 Earthquake-Actuated Gas Shutoff Valves
1212.0 Appliance Connections to Building Piping.
1212.1 Connecting Gas Appliances.
1212.1.1 Commercial Cooking Appliances.
1212.1.2 Restraining Device.
1212.2 Suspended Low-Intensity Infrared Tube Heaters.
1212.3 Use of Gas Hose Connectors.
1212.3.1 Indoor
1212.3.2 Outdoor.
1212.4 Connection of Portable and Mobile Industrial Gas Appliances.
1212.4.1 Swivel Joints or Couplings.
1212.4.2 Metal Flexible Connectors.
278 1212.4.3 Flexible Connectors.
1212.5 Appliance Shutoff Valves and Connections.
1212.6 Quick-Disconnect Devices.
1212.7 Gas Convenience Outlets.
1212.8 Sediment Trap.
1212.9 Installation of Piping.
1212.10 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities and Piping.
1213.0 Pressure Testing and Inspection.
1213.1 Piping Installations.
1213.1.1 Inspection Requirements.
1213.1.2 Repairs and Additions.
1213.1.3 New Branches.
1213.1.4 Piping System.
Figure 1212.8 Method of Installing a Tee Fitting Sediment Trap
279 1213.1.5 Regulators and Valves.
1213.1.6 Test Medium.
1213.2 Test Preparation.
1213.2.1 Pipe Joints.
1213.2.2 Expansion Joints.
1213.2.3 Appliances and Equipment.
1213.2.4 Designed for (less than) Operating Pressures.
1213.2.5 Designed for (equal to or more than) Operating Pressures.
1213.2.6 Safety.
1213.3 Test Pressure.
1213.4 Detection of Leaks and Defects.
1213.4.1 Detecting Leaks.
1213.4.2 Repair or Replace.
1213.5 Piping System Leak Test.
1213.5.1 Turning Gas On.
1213.5.2 Leak Check.
1213.5.3 Placing Appliances and Equipment in Operation.
1213.6 Purging Requirements.
1213.6.1 Piping Systems Required to be Purged Outdoors.
280 1213.6.1.1 Removal from Service.
1213.6.1.2 Placing in Operation.
1213.6.1.3 Outdoor Discharge of Purged Gases.
1213.6.1.4 Combustible Gas Indicator.
1213.6.2 Piping Systems Allowed to be Purged Indoors or Outdoors.
1213.6.2.1 Purging Procedure.
1213.6.2.2 Combustible Gas Detector.
1213.6.3 Purging Appliances and Equipment.
1214.0 Interconnections Between Gas Piping Systems.
1214.1 Interconnections Supplying Separate Users.
TABLE 1213.6.1 Size and Length of Piping
281 1214.2 Interconnections for Standby Fuels.
1215.0 Required Gas Supply.
1215.1 General.
1215.2 Volume.
1215.3 Gas Appliances.
1215.4 Size of Piping Outlets.
1216.0 Required Gas Piping Size.
1216.1 Pipe Sizing Methods.
1216.1.1 Longest Length Method.
1216.1.2 Branch Length Method.
1216.1.3 Hybrid Pressure.
1216.2 Tables for Sizing Gas Piping Systems.
1216.3 Sizing Equations.
282 1216.4 Sizing of Piping Sections.
1216.5 Engineering Methods.
1216.6 Variable Gas Pressure.
TABLE 1216.3 Cr and Y for Natural Gas and Undiluted Propane at Standard Conditions
283 Figure 1216.1.1 Example Illustrating Use of Table 1208.4.1 and Table 1216.2(1)
284 TABLE 1216.2(1) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
285 TABLE 1216.2(2) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
286 TABLE 1216.2(3) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
287 TABLE 1216.2(4) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
288 TABLE 1216.2(5) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
289 TABLE 1216.2(6) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
290 TABLE 1216.2(7) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
291 TABLE 1216.2(8) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
292 TABLE 1216.2(9) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
293 TABLE 1216.2(10) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
294 TABLE 1216.2(11) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
295 TABLE 1216.2(12) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
296 TABLE 1216.2(13) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
297 TABLE 1216.2(14) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
298 TABLE 1216.2(15) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
299 TABLE 1216.2(16) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
300 TABLE 1216.2(17) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
301 TABLE 1216.2(18) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
302 TABLE 1216.2(19) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe
303 TABLE 1216.2(20) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe
304 TABLE 1216.2(21) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe
305 TABLE 1216.2(22) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing
TABLE 1216.2(23) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing
306 TABLE 1216.2(24) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
307 TABLE 1216.2(25) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
308 TABLE 1216.2(26) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
309 TABLE 1216.2(27) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe
310 TABLE 1216.2(28) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
311 TABLE 1216.2(29) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
312 TABLE 1216.2(30) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing
313 TABLE 1216.2(31) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
314 TABLE 1216.2(32) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
315 TABLE 1216.2(33) Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST)
316 TABLE 1216.2(34) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe
317 TABLE 1216.2(35) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe
318 TABLE 1216.2(36) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing
320 Chapter 13 – Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems
322 Part I – General Requirements.
1301.0 General.
1301.1 Applicability.
1301.2 Where Not Applicable.
1301.3 Conflict of Requirements.
1301.4 Terms.
1301.5 Where Required.
1301.6 Existing Systems.
1302.0 Design Requirements.
1302.1 Building System Categories.
1302.2 Patient Care Rooms.
1302.3 Anesthetizing Locations.
1302.4 Wet Procedure Locations.
1303.0 Health Care Facilities.
1303.1 Drinking Fountain Control Valves.
1303.2 Psychiatric Patient Rooms.
1303.3 Locations for Ice Storage.
323 1303.4 Sterilizers and Bedpan Steamers.
1303.4.1 Drainage Connections.
1303.4.2 Vapor Vents and Stacks.
1303.5 Aspirators.
1303.6 Drains.
1303.7 Clinical Sinks.
1303.7.1 Drainage Connection.
1303.8 Water Supply for Hospitals.
1304.0 Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Piping Systems.
1304.1 General.
1304.1.2 [OSHPD 1, 2, 3 & 4] Medical gas systems for health care facilities that are regulated by OSHPD (hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities, licensed clinics, and correctional treatment centers) shall be in accordance with NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities.
1304.2 Manufacturer’s Instructions.
1304.3 Supply Source.
1304.4 Certification of Systems.
1304.5 Construction Documents.
1304.5.1 Requirements.
1304.5.2 Extent of Work.
1304.5.3 Record.
324 1305.0 System Performance.
1305.1 Required Operating Pressures.
1305.2 Minimum Flow Rates.
1305.3 Minimum Station Outlets and Inlets.
1306.0 Qualifications of Installers.
1306.1 General.
Table 1305.1 Standard Designation Colors and Operating Pressures for Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems
Table 1305.2 Minimum Flow Rates (cubic feet per minute)
325 1306.2 Brazing.
1306.2.1 Documentation.
1306.3 Health Care Organization Personnel.
1307.0 Brazing Procedures.
1307.1 General.
1307.2 Examination.
1307.3 Brazing Procedure Specification.
1307.4 Documentation.
1307.5 Procedures.
1307.6 Conditions of Acceptance.
Table 1305.3 Minimum Outlets and Inlets per Station
326 1307.7 Qualifications.
Part II – Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum SystemPiping.
1308.0 Pipe Materials.
1308.1 General.
1308.2 Cleaning.
1308.3 Delivery.
1308.4 Tubes for Medical Gas Systems.
1308.5 Tubes for Medical Vacuum Systems.
1309.0 Joints and Connections.
1309.1 General.
1309.2 Changes in Direction.
1309.2.1 Medical Vacuum Systems.
327 1309.3 Brazed Joints and Fittings.
1309.3.1 Tube Joints.
1309.3.2 Filler Metals.
1309.3.3 Copper-to-Copper Joints.
1309.3.4 Accessible.
1309.3.5 Tube Ends.
1309.3.5.1 Cutting Wheels.
1309.3.5.2 Cut Ends.
1309.3.6 Cleaning Procedures.
1309.3.6.1 Exterior Surfaces.
1309.3.6.2 Interior Surfaces.
1309.3.6.3 Abrasive Pads.
1309.3.6.4 Prohibited.
1309.3.6.5 Wiped.
1309.3.6.6 Examination.
1309.3.6.7 On-Site Recleaning.
1309.3.6.8 Contamination.
1309.3.6.9 Timeframe for Brazing.
1309.3.7 Brazing Dissimilar Metals.
1309.3.7.1 Surface Cleaning.
1309.3.7.2 Flux.
328 1309.3.7.3 Short Sections of Copper.
1309.3.7.4 Flux-Coated Brazing Rods.
1309.3.8 Nitrogen Purge.
1309.3.8.1 Source.
1309.3.8.2 Flow Rate Control.
1309.3.8.3 Oxygen Analyzer.
1309.3.8.4 During Installation.
1309.3.8.5 Discharge Opening.
1309.3.8.6 Temperature of Joint.
1309.3.8.7 Opening to be Sealed.
1309.3.8.8 Final Brazed Connection.
1309.3.8.9 Final Tie-In Test.
1309.3.8.10 Autogenous Orbital WeldingProcess.
1309.3.9 Assembling and Heating Brazed Joints.
329 1309.3.9.1 Heating of Joint.
1309.3.10 Inspection of Brazed Joints.
1309.3.10.1 Where Flux is Used.
1309.3.10.2 Visually Inspected.
1309.3.10.3 Prohibited Brazed Joints.
1309.3.10.4 Defective Brazed Joints.
1309.4 Special Fittings.
1309.4.1 Memory Metal Fittings.
1309.4.2 Axially Swaged Fittings.
1309.4.3 Threaded Fittings.
1309.4.4 Dielectric Fittings.
1309.4.5 Other Types of Fittings.
1309.5 Welded Joints.
1309.5.1 Qualifications.
330 1309.5.2 Welder Qualification Procedure.
1309.5.2.1 Purging of Joints.
1309.5.2.2 Test Coupons.
1309.5.3 Welding for Stainless Tube.
1309.6 Prohibited Joints.
1310.0 Installation of Piping.
1310.1 General.
1310.2 Required Pipe Sizing.
1310.2.1 Maximum Demand.
1310.2.2 Sizing Procedures.
Table 1310.2.1(1) System Sizing – Flow Requirements for Station Outlets and Inlets
331 1310.2.3 Engineering Methods.
1310.3 Pipe Protection.
1310.3.1 Exposed Piping.
1310.3.2 Underground Piping.
1310.3.3 Frost Protection.
1310.4 Location of Piping.
1310.4.1 Prohibited Locations.
1310.4.2 Approved Locations.
1310.5 Pipe Support.
1310.5.1 Hangers and Supports.
1310.5.2 Copper Tube.
1310.5.3 Damp Locations.
1310.5.4 Maximum Spacing.
1310.5.5 Seismic Provisions.
Table 1310.2.2(1) Maximum Permitted Loss in Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems
332 1310.6 Backfilling and Trenching.
1310.6.1 Conduit, Cover, or Enclosure.
1310.6.2 Excessive Stresses.
1310.6.3 Minimum Backfill.
1310.6.4 Trenches.
1310.6.5 Composition of Backfill.
1310.6.6 Marker.
1310.6.7 Warning.
1310.6.8 Wall Sleeve.
1310.7 Connectors.
1310.7.1 Flexible Connectors.
1310.7.2 Metallic Flexible Joints.
Table 1310.5.4(1) Maximum Metallic Pipe Support Spacing
Table 1310.5.4(2) Maximum Plastic Pipe Support Spacing
333 Table 1310.2.1(2) Pressure Loss for Medical Air
Table 1310.2.1(3) Pressure Loss for Nitrogen
334 Table 1310.2.1(4) Pressure Loss for Nitrous Oxide and Carbon Dioxide
Table 1310.2.1(5) Pressure Loss for Oxygen
335 Table 1310.2.1(6) Pressure Loss for Vacuum
336 Table 1310.2.1(7) Pressure Loss for Vacuum (Category 3)
337 1310.8 Prohibited System Interconnections.
1310.8.1 Leak Testing.
1310.9 Changes in System Use.
1310.9.1 Medical Vacuum System.
1310.10 Breaching or Penetrating Medical Gas Piping.
1310.11 Labeling and Identification.
1310.11.1 Pipe Labeling.
338 1310.11.2 Location of Pipe Labeling.
1311.0 Cleaning for Medical Gas Piping Systems.
1311.1 Cleaning.
1311.2 Contaminated Materials.
1312.0 Shutoff Valves.
1312.1 General.
1312.1.1 Location.
1312.1.2 Installation.
1312.1.3 Emergency Shutoff Valves.
1312.1.3.1 Remote Activated.
1312.1.4 Labeled.
1312.2 Source Valves.
1312.2.1 Location.
1312.3 Main Valves.
1312.3.1 Access.
1312.3.2 Location.
339 1312.4 Riser Valves.
1312.4.1 Location.
1312.5 Service Valves.
1312.5.1 Branch Piping.
1312.5.2 Location.
1312.6 Zone Valves.
1312.6.1 Readily Operable.
1312.6.2 Arrangement.
1312.6.3 Indicators.
1312.6.4 Location.
1312.6.4.1 Special Installations.
1312.7 In-Line Shutoff Valves.
1312.8 Future Piping.
1312.8.1 Downstream Piping.
1312.9 Identification.
1312.9.1 Nonstandard Operating Pressures.
1312.9.2 Labeling.
340 1313.0 Central Supply Systems.
1313.1 General.
1313.1.1 Materials.
1313.1.2 Pressure-Relief Valve Requirements.
1314.0 Medical Air Systems.
1314.1 Medical Air Compressors.
1314.1.1 Capacity.
1314.1.2 Required Components.
1314.1.2.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems.
341 1314.1.2.2 Category 3 Systems.
1314.1.3 Air Sources.
1314.1.3.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems.
1314.1.3.2 Category 3 Systems.
1314.1.4 Air Intakes.
1314.1.4.1 Location.
1314.1.4.2 Separate Compressors.
1314.1.4.3 Screening.
1314.2 Medical Air Receivers.
342 1314.2.1 Valves.
1315.0 Medical Vacuum System.
1315.1 General.
1315.2 Medical-Surgical Vacuum Sources.
1315.3 Vacuum Pumps.
1315.4 Vacuum Receivers.
1315.5 Vacuum Source Exhausts.
1315.5.1 Location.
1315.5.2 Screening.
1315.5.3 Dips and Loops.
1315.5.4 Multiple Pumps.
1316.0 Pressure-Regulating Equipment.
1316.1 Where Required.
343 1316.2 Pressure-Relief Valves.
1316.2.1 Venting.
1316.2.2 Design.
1316.2.3 Isolation.
1316.3 Pressure Gauges.
1317.0 Station Outlets and Inlets.
1317.1 General.
1317.2 Required Valves.
1317.2.1 Secondary Valve.
1317.3 Post Installation.
1317.4 Identification.
1318.0 Warning Systems.
1318.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems.
1318.2 Category 3 Systems.
344 1318.3 Components.
Part IV – Testing, Inspection, and Certification.
1319.0 Testing and Inspection.
1319.1 Where Required.
1319.2 Breached Systems.
1319.3 Reports.
1319.4 Initial Piping Blow Down.
1319.5 Initial Pressure Tests – Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems.
1319.5.1 Shutoff Valve.
1319.5.2 Required Test Pressure.
1319.5.3 Leaks.
1319.6 Cross-Connection Tests – Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems.
1319.6.1 Atmospheric Pressure.
1319.6.2 Sources of Test Gas.
345 1319.6.3 System to be Charged.
1319.6.4 Check Outlets and Inlets.
1319.6.5 Repeat Test.
1319.6.6 Identification of System.
1319.7 Standing Pressure Tests – Medical Gas Piping Systems.
1319.7.1 Time Frame for Testing.
1319.7.2 Source Valve.
1319.7.3 Length of Testing.
1319.7.4 Test Pressure.
1319.7.5 Conclusion of Test.
1319.7.6 Leaks.
1319.7.7 Proof of Testing.
1319.8 Standing Pressure Tests – Medical Vacuum Piping Systems.
1319.8.1 Timeframe for Testing.
1319.8.2 Length of Testing.
1319.8.3 Test Pressure.
1319.8.4 Disconnection of Testing Source.
1319.8.5 Conclusion of Test.
1319.8.6 Leaks.
1319.8.7 Proof of Testing.
1319.9 Purge Tests.
1319.9.1 Procedure.
1319.9.2 Location.
1319.10 Operational Pressure Test.
346 1319.10.1 Test Gas.
1319.10.2 Medical Gas Outlets.
1319.10.3 Medical-Surgical Vacuum Inlets.
1319.10.4 Oxygen and Medical Air Outlets.
1319.11 Medical Gas Concentration Test.
1319.12 System Verification.
1319.12.1 Test Gas.
1319.12.2 Approved Tester.
1320.0 System Certification.
1320.1 Certification.
1320.2 Certification Tests.
1320.3 Report Items.
TABLES
Table 1319.11 Gas Concentrations
348 Chapter 14 – Firestop Protection
350 1401.0 General.
1401.1 Applicability.
1402.0 Construction Documents.
1402.1 Penetrations.
1403.0 Installation.
1403.1 Materials.
1404.0 Combustible Piping Installations.
1404.1 General Requirements.
1404.2 Fire-Resistance Rating.
1404.3 Firestop Systems.
1404.4 Connections.
1404.5 Insulation and Coverings.
1404.6 Sleeves.
1405.0 Noncombustible Piping Installations.
1405.1 General Requirements.
1405.2 Fire-Resistance Rating.
1405.3 Firestop Systems.
351 1405.4 Connections.
1405.5 Unshielded Couplings.
1405.6 Sleeves.
1405.7 Insulation and Coverings.
1406.0 Required Inspection.
1406.1 General.
1406.2 Examination.
1406.3 Penetrations.
1406.4 Field Installations.
352 Chapter 15 – Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications
354 1501.0 General
1501.1 Applicability.
1501.1.1 Allowable Use of Alternate Water.
1501.2 System Design.
1501.3 Permit.
1501.4 Component Identification.
1501.5 Maintenance and Inspection.
1501.5.1 Maintenance Responsibility.
1501.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual.
1501.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements.
1501.8 Material Compatibility.
355 1501.9 System Controls.
1501.10 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential Restroom Signs.
1501.10.1 Equipment Room Signs.
1501.11 Inspection and Testing.
1501.11.1 Supply System Inspection and Test.
1501.11.2 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing.
1501.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection.
TABLES
Table 1501.5 [BSC] Recommended Minimum Alternate Water Source Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance Frequency
356 1501.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test.
1501.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.
1501.11.2.4 Annual Inspection.
1501.12 Separation Requirements.
357 1501.13 Abandonment.
1501.13.1 General.
1501.13.2 Underground Tank.
1501.14 Sizing.
1502.0 Gray Water Systems.
1502.1 General.
1502.1.1 [HCD 1] Clothes Washer System.
358 1502.1.2 Simple System.
1502.1.3 Complex System.
1502.2 System Requirements.
1502.2.1 Surge Capacity.
1502.2.2 Diversion.
1502.2.3 Backwater Valves.
1502.3 Connections to Potable and Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems.
1502.4 Location.
359 1502.5 Plot Plan Submission.
1502.6 Prohibited Location.
1502.7 Drawings and Specifications.
Table 1502.4 Location of Gray Water System
360 1502.8 Procedure for Estimating Gray Water Discharge.
1502.8.1 Residential Occupancies.
1502.8.2 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Occupancies.
1502.8.2.1 Lavatories.
1502.8.2.2 Showers.
1502.8.2.3 Commercial Clothes Washers.
1502.8.3 Daily Discharge.
1502.9 Gray Water System Components.
1502.9.1 Surge Tanks.
361 1502.9.2 Gray Water Pipe and Fitting Materials.
1502.9.2.1 Animals and Insects.
1502.9.2.2 Freeze Protection.
1502.10 Subsurface Irrigation System Zones.
1502.10.1 Required Area of Subsurface Irrigation Fields, Subsoil Irrigation Fields and Mulch Basins.
1502.10.2 Determination of Maximum Absorption Capacity.
1502.10.3 Groundwater Level.
Table 1502.10 Design of Six Typical Soils
362 1502.11 Irrigation, Disposal Field and Mulch Basin Construction.
1502.11.1 Mulch Basin.
1502.11.2 Irrigation Field.
1502.11.3 Disposal Field.
Table 1502.11 Subsurface Irrigation Design Criteria for Six Typical Soils
363 1502.12 Gray Water System Color and Marking Information.
1502.13 Other Collection and Distribution Systems.
1502.13.1 Future Connections.
1502.14 Testing.
1502.15 Maintenance.
1503.0 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems.
1503.1 General.
1503.2 Permit.
1503.2.1 Plumbing Plan Submission.
1503.3 System Changes.
1503.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems.
Table 1502.11.3 Subsoil Irrigation Field Construction
364 1503.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test.
1503.6 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water System Materials.
1503.7 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water System Color and Marking Information.
1503.8 Valves.
1503.9 Hose Bibbs.
1503.10 Required Appurtenances.
1503.11 Same Trench as Potable Water Pipes.
1503.12 Signs.
1503.13 Inspection and Testing.
1504.0 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water Systems.
1504.1 General.
1504.2 Plumbing Plan Submission.
1504.3 System Changes.
1504.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems.
FIGURES
Figure 1503.9
365 1504.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test.
1504.6 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water System Materials.
1504.7 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water Devices and Systems.
1504.8 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Gray Water System Color and Marking Information.
1504.9 Valves.
1504.10 Design and Installation.
1504.10.1 Listing Terms and Installation Instructions.
1504.10.2 Minimum Water Quality.
1504.10.3 Deactivation and Drainage.
1504.10.4 Near Underground Potable Water Pipe.
1504.10.5 Required Filters.
1504.10.6 Disinfection.
1504.11 Signs.
1504.12 Inspection and Testing.
366 Chapter 16 – Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems
368 1601.0 General.
1601.1 Applicability.
1601.1.1 Allowable Use of Alternate Water.
1601.2 System Design.
1601.3 Permit.
1601.4 Maintenance and Inspection.
1601.4.1 Maintenance Responsibility.
1601.5 Operation and Maintenance Manual.
1601.6 Minimum Water Quality Requirements.
1602.0 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems.
1602.1 General.
1602.2 Plumbing Plan Submission.
1602.3 System Changes.
1602.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems.
FIGURES
369 1602.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test.
1602.6 Sizing.
1602.7 Rainwater Catchment System Materials.
1602.7.1 Water Supply and Distribution Materials.
1602.7.2 Rainwater Catchment System Drainage Materials.
1602.7.3 Storage Tanks.
1602.8 Rainwater Catchment System Color and Marking Information.
1602.9 Design and Installation.
1602.9.1 Outside Hose Bibbs.
1602.9.2 Deactivation and Drainage for Cross-Connection Test.
1602.9.3 Rainwater Catchment System Surfaces.
1602.9.3.1 Other Surfaces.
1602.9.3.2 Prohibited Discharges.
1602.9.4 Minimum Water Quality.
1602.9.4.1 Disinfection.
1602.9.5 Rainwater Storage Tanks.
Figure 1602.9
370 1602.9.5.1 Construction.
1602.9.5.2 Location.
1602.9.5.3 Above Grade.
1602.9.5.4 Below Grade.
1602.9.5.5 Drainage and Overflow.
1602.9.5.5.1 Overflow Outlet Size.
TABLES
Table 1602.9.4 Minimum Treatment and Water Quality for Rainwater
371 1602.9.5.6 Opening and Access Protection.
1602.9.5.7 Marking.
1602.9.5.8 Storage Tank Venting.
1602.9.6 Pumps.
1602.9.7 Roof Drains.
1602.9.8 Water Quality Devices and Equipment.
1602.9.9 Freeze Protection.
1602.9.10 Debris Removal.
1602.9.11 Required Filters.
1602.9.12 Roof Gutters.
1602.10 Signs.
1602.10.1 Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Residential Restroom Signs.
1602.10.2 Equipment Room Signs.
1602.11 Inspection and Testing.
1602.11.1 Supply System Inspection and Test.
372 1602.11.2 Cross-Connection Inspection and Testing.
1602.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection.
1602.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test.
1602.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.
374 Chapter 16A – Non-Potable Water Reuse Systems
376 1613A.0 Recycled Water Systems – General.
1614A.0 Definitions.
1615A.0 Permit.
1616A.0 Drawings and Specifications.
1617A.0 Pipe Material/Pipe Identification.
1617A.1 Pipe Materials.
1617A.2 Color and Information.
1618A.0 Installation.
1619A.0 Signs.
377 1620A.0 Inspection and Testing.
378 1621A.0 Sizing.
380 Chapter 17 – Referenced Standards
382 1701.0 General.
1701.1 Standards.
TABLES
Table 1701.1 Referenced Standards
405 Abbreviations in Table 1701.1
406 Appendices Table of Contents
408 Appendix A – Recommended Rules for Sizing The Water Supply System
410 A 101.0 General.
A 101.1 Applicability.
A 102.0 Preliminary Information.
A 102.1 Daily Service Pressure.
A 102.2 Water Meter.
A 102.3 Local Information.
A 103.0 Demand Load.
A 103.1 Supply Demand.
A 103.2 Continuous Supply Demand.
A 104.0 Permissible Friction Loss.
A 104.1 Residual Pressure.
TABLES
Chart A 102.2 Friction Losses for Disk-Type Water Meters
411 A 104.2 Elevation.
A 104.3 Available Pressure.
A 104.4 Developed Length.
A 105.0 Size of Building Supply.
A 105.1 Diameter.
A 105.2 Copper and Copper Alloy Piping.
A 105.3 Hard Water.
A 106.0 Size of Principal Branches and Risers.
A 106.1 Size.
A 106.2 Branches.
A 106.3 Water Closets.
A 107.0 General.
A 107.1 Velocities.
A 107.2 Pressure-Reducing Valves.
A 107.3 Fittings.
412 Table A 103.1 Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) and Minimum Fixture Branch Pipe Sizes
413 CHARTS
Chart A 103.1(1) Estimate Curves for Demand Load
Chart A 103.1(2) Enlarged Scale Demand Load
414 Table A 104.4 Allowance in Equivalent Length of Pipe for Friction Loss in Valves and Threaded Fittings – Equivalent Length of Pipe for Various Fittings
415 Chart A 105.1(1)
416 Chart A 105.1(2)
417 Chart A 105.1(3)
418 Chart A 105.1(4)
419 A 108.0 Sizing.
A 108.1 Example.
420 Appendix B – Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems
422 B 101.0 General.
B 101.1 Applicability.
B 101.2 General Requirements.
B 101.3 Caution.
B 101.4 Pneumatics.
B 101.5 Trap Sizes.
B 101.6 Layout Drawings.
B 101.6.1 Example of Sizing.
424 Appendix C – Alternate Plumbing Systems
426 C 101.0 General.
C 101.1 Applicability.
C 101.2 Provisions.
C 101.3 Authority Having Jurisdiction.
C 101.4 Standards and Specifications.
C 101.5 Alternate Materials and Equipment.
C 201.0 Definitions.
C 201.1 General.
C 301.0 Engineered Plumbing Systems.
C 301.1 Inspection and Installation.
C 301.2 Owner Information.
C 302.0 Water Heat Exchangers.
C 302.1 Protection from Contamination.
C 302.2 Single-Wall Heat Exchangers.
C 302.3 Alternate Designs.
C 303.0 Fixture Unit Values for Private or Private Use Bathroom Groups.
C 303.1 Fixtures.
C 303.2 Water Supply Fixture Unit Values.
C 303.3 Drainage Fixture Unit Values.
C 304.0 Drainage System Sizing.
C 304.1 Drainage Fixture Units.
427 C 304.2 Size of Building Drain and Building Sewer.
C 304.3 Size of Horizontal Branch or Vertical Stack.
C 304.3.1 Horizontal Stack Offsets.
C 304.3.2 Vertical Stack Offsets.
C 304.4 Horizontal Stack Offset and Horizontal Branch Connections.
C 401.0 Vent System Sizing.
C 401.1 Size of Vents.
C 401.2 Vent Stack.
Table C 303.1(1) Water Supply Fixture Units (WSFU) for Bathroom Groups
428 C 401.3 Branch Vents.
C 401.4 Venting Horizontal Offsets.
C 401.4.1 Venting Upper Section.
C 401.4.2 Venting Lower Section.
C 501.0 Vacuum Drainage Systems.
C 501.1 General.
Table C 303.1(2) Drainage Fixture Unit Values (DFU) for Bathroom Groups
429 C 501.2 System Design.
Table C 304.2 Building Drains and Building Sewers
Table C 304.3 Horizontal Fixture Branches and Stacks
430 C 501.2.1 Vacuum Generating System.
C 501.2.2 Waste Collection Center or Storage Tanks.
C 501.2.3 Piping Network.
C 501.2.4 Vacuum Interface Valve.
C 501.2.5 Control Components.
Table C 401.1 Size and Length of Vents
431 C 501.3 Fixtures.
C 501.4 Drainage Fixture Units.
C 501.5 Water Supply Fixture Units.
C 501.6 Materials.
C 501.7 Traps and Cleanouts.
C 501.8 Testing.
C 501.9 Manufacturer’s Instructions.
C 601.0 Single-Stack Vent System.
C 601.1 Where Permitted.
C 601.2 Stack Size.
C 601.2.1 Stack Vent.
C 601.3 Branch Size.
C 601.4 Length of Horizontal Branches.
C 601.4.1 Other Fixtures.
C 601.4.2 Length of Vertical Piping.
C 601.5 Maximum Vertical Drops from Fixtures.
C 601.6 Additional Venting Required.
432 C 601.7 Stack Offsets.
C 601.8 Separate Stack Required.
C 601.9 Sizing Building Drains and Sewers.
TABLES
Table C 601.2 Single Stack Size
434 Appendix D – Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems
436 D 101.0 General.
D 101.1 Applicability.
D 102.0 Sizing by Flow Rate.
D 102.1 General.
D 103.0 Sizing by Roof Area.
D 103.1 General.
D 104.0 Capacity of Rectangular Scuppers.
D 104.1 General.
TABLES
Table D 101.1 Maximum Rates of Rainfall for Various Cities
442 Table D 104.1 Discharge from Retangular Scuppers (gallons per minute)
444 Appendix E – Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks
446 E 101.0 Manufactured/Mobile Home (M/H) Park.
E 101.1 Applicability.
E 101.2 Definitions.
E 102.0 Construction Documents.
E 102.1 General Requirements.
E 201.0 Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Drainage System Construction.
E 201.1 Drainage Systems.
E 202.0 Materials.
E 202.1 General.
E 203.0 Drainage (Sewage) Lines.
E 203.1 General.
E 204.0 M/H Lot Drainage Inlet and Lateral.
E 204.1 Size.
E 204.2 Lateral Line.
447 E 204.3 Materials.
E 204.4 Inlet.
E 205.0 Location of Lot Drain Inlet.
E 205.1 General.
E 206.0 Pipe Size.
E 206.1 Inlet, System, and Lateral Sizing.
E 206.2 Engineered Design.
E 207.0 M/H Drain Connector.
E 207.1 General.
E 207.2 Grade and Gastightness.
E 301.0 M/H Park Water Supply.
E 301.1 Potable Water Supply.
E 302.0 Lot Service Outlet Size.
E 302.1 General.
E 303.0 Location of Water Service.
E 303.1 General.
E 304.0 Pressure.
E 304.1 General.
E 305.0 Water Distribution Piping.
E 305.1 General.
Table E 203.1(1) Drainage Pipe Diameter and Number of Fixture Units on Drainage System
Table E 203.1(2) Minimum Grade and Slope of Drainage Pipe
448 E 306.0 Shutoff Valve.
E 306.1 General.
E 307.0 Backflow Preventer.
E 307.1 General.
E 308.0 Pressure-Relief Valve.
E 308.1 General.
E 309.0 Mechanical Protection.
E 309.1 General.
E 310.0 M/H Water Connector.
E 310.1 General.
E 311.0 Water-Conditioning Equipment.
E 311.1 Permit Required.
E 311.2 Approval.
E 311.3 Installation.
E 312.0 Testing.
E 312.1 General.
E 401.0 Fuel Supply.
E 401.1 Fuel Gas Piping Systems.
E 401.2 Gas Supply Connections.
E 401.3 Location of Gas Supply Connection.
E 401.4 Recreational Vehicle Park Fuel Gas Equipment and Installations.
E 402.0 Single and Multiple Manufactured Home Site Fuel Supply Systems.
E 402.1 Underground Installations.
E 402.1.1 Open-Ended Gastight Conduit.
E 402.1.2 Requirements.
449 E 403.0 Manufactured Home Site Gas Shutoff Valve.
E 403.1 General.
E 404.0 Gas Meters.
E 404.1 Support of Meters.
E 404.2 Location of Meters.
E 404.3 Meter Shutoff Valve or Cock.
E 405.0 Cathodic Protection Requirements.
E 405.1 General.
E 406.0 Manufactured Home Community LP-Gas Supply Systems.
E 406.1 General.
E 407.0 Required Gas Supply.
E 407.1 General.
E 408.0 Gas Pipe Sizing and Pressure.
E 408.1 Size.
E 408.2 Pressure.
E 409.0 Gas Piping Materials.
E 409.1 Metal.
450 E 409.2 Protection Coatings for Metal Gas Piping.
E 409.3 Plastic.
E 410.0 Gas Piping Installations.
E 410.1 Minimum Burial Below Ground Level and Clearances.
E 410.2 Metallic Gas Piping.
E 410.2.1 Cathodic Protection.
E 410.2.2 Underground Metallic Systems.
E 410.3 Plastic Gas Piping.
E 410.4 Gas Piping System Shutoff Valve.
E 411.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment.
E 411.1 General.
E 412.0 Oil Supply.
E 412.1 General.
E 412.2 Minimum Oil Supply Tank Size.
E 412.3 Oil Supply Connections.
Table E 407.1 Demand Factors for Use in Calculating Gas Piping Systems in M/H Communities
451 E 413.0 Fuel Supply Systems Installation.
E 413.1 Flexible Gas Connector.
E 413.2 Use of Approved Pipe and Fittings of Extension.
E 413.3 Mechanical Protection.
E 413.4 Special Rules on Atmospherically Controlled Regulators.
E 413.5 Fuel Gas Piping Test.
E 413.5.1 Procedures.
E 413.5.2 Warning.
E 413.5.3 Vents.
452 E 413.6 Oil Tanks.
E 413.6.1 Installation.
E 413.6.2 Capacity.
E 413.6.3 Location.
E 413.6.4 Vent.
E 413.6.5 Liquid Level.
E 413.6.6 Fill Opening.
E 414.0 Manufactured Home Accessory Building Fuel Supply Systems.
E 414.1 General.
E 415.0 Community Building Fuel Supply Systems in Manufactured Home Communities.
E 415.1 Fuel Gas Piping and Equipment Installations.
E 415.2 Oil Supply Systems in M/H Communities.
E 415.3 Oil-Burning Equipment and Installation.
E 415.4 Inspections and Tests.
E 501.0 Recreational Vehicle Parks.
E 501.1 Plumbing Systems.
E 601.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Toilet and Shower Facilities.
E 601.1 Water Closets and Urinals.
E 602.0 Markings.
E 602.1 General.
E 603.0 Number of Water Closets.
E 603.1 General.
E 604.0 Interior Finish.
E 604.1 General.
453 E 605.0 Floors and Drains.
E 605.1 General.
E 606.0 Lavatories.
E 606.1 General.
E 607.0 Urinals.
E 607.1 General.
E 608.0 Approved Water Closets.
E 608.1 General.
E 609.0 Water Closet Compartment.
E 609.1 General.
E 610.0 Compartment Size.
E 610.1 General.
E 611.0 Receptacle.
E 611.1 General.
E 612.0 Shower Size.
E 612.1 General.
E 613.0 Drainage System Connection.
E 613.1 General.
E 614.0 Ceiling Height and Doors.
E 614.1 General.
E 615.0 Ventilation.
E 615.1 General.
E 701.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Potable Water Supply and Distribution.
E 701.1 Quality.
E 702.0 Sources.
E 702.1 General.
454 E 703.0 Prohibited Connections.
E 703.1 General.
E 704.0 Supply.
E 704.1 General.
E 705.0 Pressure and Volume.
E 705.1 General.
E 706.0 Outlets.
E 706.1 General.
E 707.0 Storage Tanks.
E 707.1 General.
E 801.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Water Connectionsfor Individual Recreational Vehicles.
E 801.1 Location.
E 802.0 Water Riser Pipe.
E 802.1 General.
E 803.0 Drinking Fountains.
E 803.1 General.
E 901.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Drainage System.
E 901.1 Where Required.
E 902.0 Materials.
E 902.1 General.
E 903.0 Pipe Sizes.
E 903.1 General.
E 904.0 Sewer Lines.
E 904.1 General.
E 905.0 Cleanouts.
E 905.1 General.
E 1001.0 Recreational Vehicle Site Drainage System Inlet.
E 1001.1 Sewer Riser Pipe.
Table E 903.1 Pipe Sizes
455 E 1002.0 Location.
E 1002.1 General.
E 1003.0 Protection.
E 1103.1 General.
E 1101.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Sanitary Disposal Stations.
E 1101.1 Where Required.
E 1102.0 Access.
E 1102.1 General.
E 1103.0 Construction.
E 1103.1 General.
E 1104.0 Flushing Device.
E 1104.1 General.
E 1201.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Water SupplyStations.
E 1201.1 Potable Watering Stations.
TABLES
456 Appendix F – Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems
458 F 101.0 General.
F 101.1 Applicability.
F 201.0 Definitions.
F 201.1 General.
F 301.0 System Components.
F 301.1 General.
F 401.0 Required Installations.
F 401.1 General.
F 501.0 Exterior Fire Department Connection Panel and Enclosure.
F 501.1 Purpose.
F 501.2 Number of Panels.
F 501.3 Location.
F 501.4 Construction.
F 501.5 Vehicle Protection.
F 501.6 Enclosure Marking.
F 501.7 Enclosure Components.
459 F 501.8 Pressure-Relief Valve.
F 501.9 Security.
F 601.0 Interior Cylinder Fill Panels.
F 601.1 Cabinet Requirements.
F 601.2 Clearance and Access.
F 601.3 Door.
F 601.4 Cabinet Marking.
F 601.5 Cabinet Components.
F 601.5.1 Cylinder Fill Panel.
F 601.6 Cylinder Filling Hose.
F 601.7 Security.
F 701.0 Interior Cylinder Fill Stations and Enclosures.
F 701.1 Location.
F 701.2 Security.
F 701.3 Components.
F 701.4 Cylinder Filling Hose.
F 701.5 Enclosure and Air Filling Station Marking.
F 801.0 Materials.
F 801.1 General.
F 801.2 Tubing.
F 801.3 Fittings.
460 F 801.4 Prohibited Materials.
F 801.5 Pressure Monitoring Switch.
F 801.6 Isolation Valve.
F 901.0 System Requirements.
F 901.1 Protection.
F 901.2 Markings.
F 901.3 Tubing Markings.
F 901.4 Support.
F 1001.0 Design Criteria.
F 1001.1 Fill Time.
F 1001.2 Fill Panels or Stations Location.
F 1001.2.1 High-Rise Buildings.
F 1001.2.2 Underground Structures.
F 1001.2.3 Installation Locations.
F 1101.0 System Assembly Requirements.
F 1101.1 General.
F 1101.2 Welding Requirements.
461 F 1101.3 Prevention of Contamination.
F 1201.0 System Acceptance and Certification.
F 1201.1 Static Pressure Testing.
F 1201.2 Low Pressure Switch Test.
F 1201.3 Compatibility Check.
F 1201.4 Material Certifications.
F 1201.5 Air Sampling.
F 1201.5.1 Air Quality Analysis.
F 1201.6 Annual Air Sampling.
F 1201.7 Final Proof Test.
462 Appendix G – Sizing of Venting Systems
464 G 101.0 General.
G 101.1 Applicability.
G 101.2 Examples Using Single Appliance Venting Tables.
FIGURES
Figure G 101.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Vent System Serving a Single Appliance with a Type B Double-Wall Vent
Figure G 101.2(2) Type B Double-Wall Vent System Serving a Single Appliance with a Single-Wall Metal Vent Connector
Figure G 101.2(3) Vent System Serving a Single Appliance with a Masonry Chimney and a Type B Double-Wall Vent Connector
465 Figure G 101.2(4) Vent System Serving a Single Appliance Using a Masonry Chimney and A Single-Wall Metal Vent Connector
Figure G 101.2(5) Asbestos Cement Type B or Single-Wall Metal Vent System Serving a Single Draft Hood-Equipped Appliance
Figure G 101.2(6) Vent System Serving Two or More Appliances with Type B Double-Wall Vent and Type B Double-Wall Vent Connectors
Figure G 101.2(7) Vent System Serving Two or More Appliances with Type B Double-Wall Vent and Single-Wall Metal Vent Connectors
466 Figure G 101.2(8) Masonry Chimney Serving Two or More Appliances with Type B Double-Wall Vent Connectors
Figure G 101.2(9) Masonry Chimney Serving Two or More Appliances with Single-Wall Metal Vent Connectors
Figure G 101.2(10) Asbestos Cement Type B or Single-Wall Metal Vent Systems Serving Two or More Draft Hood-Equipped Appliances
Figure G 101.2(11) Use of Manifolded Common Vent Connectors
467 G 101.3 Example 1: Single Draft Hood-Equipped Appliance.
Figure G 101.2(12) Use of Offset Common Vent
Figure G 101.2(13) Multistory Gas Vent Design Procedure for Each Segment of System
Figure G 101.2(14) Principles of Design of Multistory Vents Using Vent Connector and Common Vent Design Tables
468 G 101.4 Example 2: Single Fan-Assisted Appliance.
G 101.5 Example 3: Interpolating Between Table Values.
Figure G 101.3 Single Draft Hood-Equipped Appliance – Example 1
Figure G 101.4 Single Fan-Assisted Appliance – Example 2
469 G 101.6 Example 4: Common Venting Two Draft Hood-Equipped Appliances.
G 101.7 Example 5(a): Common Venting a Draft Hood-Equipped Water Heater with a Fan-Assisted Furnace into a Type B Vent.
Figure G 101.6 Common Venting Two Draft Hood-Equipped Appliances – Example 4
470 G 101.8 Example 5(b): Common Venting into an Interior Masonry Chimney.
Figure G 101.7 Common Venting a Draft Hood-Equipped Water Heater with a Fan-Assisted Furnace into a Type B Double-Wall Common Vent – Example 5(a)
471 G 101.9 Example 5(c): Common Venting into an Exterior Masonry Chimney.
TABLES
Table G 101.8 Masonry Chimney Liner Dimensions with Circular Equivalents
474 Appendix H – Private Sewage Disposal Systems
476 H 101.0 General.
H 101.1 Applicability.
H 101.2 General Requirements.
H 101.3 Quantity and Quality.
H 101.4 Septic Tank and Disposal Field Systems.
H 101.5 Flood Hazard Areas.
H 101.6 Design.
H 101.7 Capacity.
H 101.8 Location.
H 101.9 Building Permit.
H 101.10 Additional Requirements.
H 101.11 Alternate Systems.
CHARTS
477 H 201.0 Capacity of Septic Tanks.
H 201.1 General.
H 301.0 Area of Disposal Fields and Seepage Pits.
H 301.1 General.
TABLES
Table H 101.8 Location of Sewage Disposal System
478 Table H 201.1(1) Capacity of Septic Tanks
Table H 201.1(2) Estimated Waste/Sewage Flow Rates
479 Table H 201.1(3) Design Criteria of Five Typical Soils
Table H 201.1(4) Leaching Area Size Based on Septic Tank Capacity
480 H 401.0 Percolation Test.
H 401.1 Pit Sizes.
H 401.2 Absorption Qualities.
H 401.3 Absorption Rates.
H 501.0 Septic Tank Construction.
H 501.1 Plans.
H 501.2 Design.
H 501.3 Construction.
H 501.4 Compartments.
H 501.5 Access.
H 501.6 Pipe Opening Sizes.
H 501.7 Pipe Extension.
H 501.8 Free Vent Area.
H 501.9 Sidewalls.
481 H 501.10 Partitions and Baffles.
H 501.11 Structural Design.
H 501.12 Manholes.
H 501.13 Materials.
H 501.14 Prefabricated Septic Tanks.
H 601.0 Disposal Fields.
H 601.1 Distribution Lines.
H 601.2 Filter Material.
H 601.3 Grade Board.
H 601.4 Seepage Pits.
H 601.5 Distribution Boxes.
H 601.6 Laterals.
482 H 601.7 Connections.
H 601.8 Dosing Tanks.
H 601.9 Construction.
H 601.10 Joints.
H 701.0 Seepage Pits.
H 701.1 Capacity.
H 701.2 Multiple Installations.
H 701.3 Construction.
H 701.4 Lining.
H 701.5 Brick and Block.
H 701.6 Sidewall.
H 701.7 Arch and Dome.
Table H 601.9 General Disposal Field Requirements
483 H 701.8 Location.
H 701.9 Inlet Fitting.
H 801.0 Cesspools.
H 801.1 Limitations.
H 801.2 Septic Tanks.
H 801.3 Construction.
H 801.4 Existing Installations.
H 901.0 Commercial or Industrial Special Liquid-Waste Disposal.
H 901.1 Interceptor.
H 901.2 Installation.
H 901.3 Sampling Box.
H 901.4 Design and Structural Requirement.
H 901.5 Location.
H 901.6 Waste Discharge.
H 901.7 Design Criteria.
H 1001.0 Inspection and Testing.
H 1001.1 Inspection.
H 1001.2 Testing.
H 1101.0 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal Facilities.
H 1101.1 Plugged and Capped.
H 1101.2 Fill Material.
H 1101.3 Filling Requirements.
484 H 1101.4 Owner.
H 1101.5 Permittee.
H 1101.6 Excavation.
H 1201.0 Drawings and Specifications.
H 1201.1 General.
Chart H 901.7 Recommended Design Criteria
486 Appendix I – Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution
488 1.0 Scope.
1.1 General.
1.1.1 This Standard specifies requirements for the installation of SDR 9 CTS crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing and fittings, including cold-expansion, crimp, press, and mechanical compression fittings, intended for hot- and cold-water distribution systems within buildings.
1.1.2 This Standards applies to
1.2 Terminology.
1.3 Amendments.
2.0 Reference Publications.
489 3.0 Abbreviations.
4.0 General.
4.1 Tubing.
4.1.1 PEX tubing can be
4.1.2 PEX tubing is typically available in NTS-1/4 to NTS-3.
4.1.3 Before installation, the installer shall review the tubing markings and verify that
4.2 Fittings.
4.2.1 Cold-Expansion Fittings.
4.2.2 Crimp or Press Insert Fittings.
4.2.3 Compression Fittings.
4.3 Installation.
4.4 Tools.
4.5 Tubing Protection.
4.5.1 Abrasion.
4.5.2 Puncture.
5.0 Handling.
5.1 Receiving.
490 5.2 Storage and UV Exposure.
5.2.1 PEX tubing and fittings shall be stored indoors and in its original packaging until the time of installation.
5.2.2 Accumulative exposure time to UV radiation during storage and installation shall not exceed the UV exposure limits recommended by the manufacturer or specified in ASTM F876.
5.3 Exposure to Heat.
5.3.1 PEX tubing and fittings shall not be exposed to open flames.
5.3.2 PEX tubing shall not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 93ºC (200ºF).
5.4 Exposure to Chemicals.
5.4.1 Chemical compatibility (e.g., with common construction materials) shall be verified with the manufacturer prior to direct contact.
5.4.2 In general, petroleum- or solvent-based chemicals (e.g., paints, greases, pesticides, or sealants) shall not be allowed to come indirect contact with PEX tubing or fittings.
6.0 Thermal Expansion and Contraction.
6.1 Horizontal Tubing Runs.
6.2 Vertical Tubing Runs.
6.3 Clearance.
6.4 Expansion Arms and Expansion Loops.
6.4.1 Expansion Arms (See Figure 1).
6.4.1.1 Expansion arms shall be installed as illustrated in Figure 1.
491 6.4.1.2 The minimum length of expansion arms shall be calculated using the following equation:
6.4.2 Expansion Loops (See Figure 2).
6.4.2.1 Expansion loops shall be installed at the midpoint between anchors, as illustrated in Figure 2.
6.4.2.2 The minimum length of expansion loops shall be calculated using the equation in Section 6.4.1.2; however, the distance LB shall be divided into three sections, as illustrated in Figure 2, where
7.0 Hangers and Supports.
7.1 Vertical Tubing.
7.2 Horizontal Tubing.
7.3 Anchors.
8.0 Joints and Connections.
8.1 Assembly Procedure.
8.2 Concealed Joints.
9.0 Clearances.
9.1 Gas Vents.
9.2 Recessed Light Fixtures.
9.3 Fluorescent Lighting.
10.0 Other Considerations.
10.1 Hot-Work Joints.
492 10.2 Bending Radius.
10.2.1 The free (unsupported) bending radius for PEX tubing, measured at the outside of the bend, shall be not less than six times the actual outside diameter of the tubing, unless otherwise specified by the PEX manufacturer.
10.2.2 Tighter bends may be used when the PEX tubing is uniformly bent (supported) around a curved bracket or other rigid fixture.
10.3 Directional Fittings.
10.4 Direct Burial.
10.5 Fire-Resistive Construction.
10.6 Sizing and Flow Velocities.
10.6.1 PEX tubing shall be sized in accordance with IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1.
10.6.2 The tubing manufacturer’s pressure-loss data should be referenced when using Appendix A of IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1.
10.6.3 Flow velocities through the water distribution system, used for calculating flush tank and flush valve fixture units depending on the tubing sizes (see Table 1), shall not exceed
10.6.4 Hot-water recirculation systems shall
10.7 Installation Testing.
FIGURES
Figure 1 Expansion Arms
493 TABLES
Table 1 Calculation of Flush Tank and Flush Valve Fixture Units
Table 2 Tubing Sizes, Flow, and Friction Losses for Hot-Water Recirculation Systems
Figure 2 Expansion Loops
494 Figure 3 Pressure Loss of PEX Tubing at 16 ºC (60ºF)
495 Figure 4 – PRESSURE LOSS OF PEX TUBING AT 49 ºC (120ºF)
496 Appendix J – Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design
498 J 101.0 General.
J 101.1 Applicability.
J 101.2 Example of Combination Indoor and Outdoor Combustion Air Opening.
499 TABLES
Table J 101.2 Standard Method: Required Volume, All Appliances
500 Appendix K – Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems
502 K 101.0 General.
K 101.1 Applicability.
K 101.2 System Design.
K 101.3 Permit.
K 101.3.1 Plumbing Plan Submission.
K 101.3.2 System Changes.
K 101.4 Product and Material Approval.
K 101.4.1 Plumbing Materials and Systems.
K 101.5 Maintenance and Inspection.
K 101.5.1 Frequency.
K 101.5.2 Maintenance Log.
K 101.5.3 Maintenance Responsibility.
K 101.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual.
K 101.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements.
K 101.8 Material Compatibility.
K 101.9 System Controls.
K 102.0 Connection.
K 102.1 General.
503 K 102.2 Connections to Public or Private Potable Water Systems.
K 102.3 Backflow Prevention.
K 103.0 Potable Rainfall Catchment System Materials.
K 103.1 Collections Surfaces.
K 103.1.1 Prohibited.
K 103.2 Rainwater Catchment System Drainage Materials.
K 103.3 Storage Tanks.
K 103.4 Water Supply and Distribution Materials.
K 104.0 Design and Installation.
K 104.1 Collection Surfaces.
K 104.1.1 Prohibited Discharges.
K 104.2 Minimum Water Quality.
TABLES
Table K 101.5 Minimum Potable Rainwater Catchment System Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance Frequency
504 K 104.2.1 Filtration Devices.
K 104.2.2 Disinfection Devices.
K 104.3 Overhanging Tree Branches and Vegetation.
K 104.4 Rainwater Storage Tanks.
K 104.4.1 Construction.
K 104.4.2 Location.
K 104.4.2.1 Above Grade.
K 104.4.2.2 Below Grade.
K 104.4.3 Drainage and Overflow.
K 104.4.3.1 Overflow Outlet Size.
K 104.4.4 Opening and Access Protection.
K 104.4.4.1 Animals and Insects.
Table K 104.2(1) Minimum Water Quality
Table K 104.2(2) Minimum System Maintenance Requirements
505 K 104.4.4.2 Human Access.
K 104.4.4.3 Exposure to Sunlight.
K 104.4.5 Inlets.
K 104.4.6 Primary Tank Outlets.
K 104.4.7 Storage Tank Venting.
K 104.5 Pumps.
K 104.6 Roof Drains.
K 104.7 Water Quality Devices and Equipment.
K 104.7.1 Filtration and Disinfection Systems.
K 104.8 Freeze Protection.
K 104.9 Roof Washer or Pre-Filtration System.
K 104.9.1 Size.
K 104.9.2 Debris Screen.
K 104.9.3 Drain Discharge.
K 104.9.4 Automatic Drain.
K 104.10 Filtration and Disinfection Systems.
K 104.11 Roof Gutters.
K 104.12 Drains, Conductors, and Leaders.
K 104.13 Size of Potable Water Piping.
K 105.0 Cleaning.
K 105.1 General.
K 106.0 Supply System Inspection and Test.
K 106.1 General.
508 Appendix L – Sustainable Practices
510 L 101.0 General.
L 101.1 Applicability.
L 101.2 Definition of Terms.
L 201.0 Definitions.
511 L 301.0 General Regulations.
L 301.1 Installation.
L 301.2 Qualifications.
L 302.0 Disposal of Liquid Waste.
L 302.1 Disposal.
L 302.2 Connections to Plumbing System Required.
L 303.0 Abandonment.
L 303.1 General.
L 401.0 Water Conservation and Efficiency.
L 401.1 Scope.
L 402.0 Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings.
L 402.1 General.
L 402.2 Water Closets.
L 402.2.1 Gravity, Pressure Assisted, and Electro-Hydraulic Tank Type Water Closets.
512 L 402.2.2 Flushometer-Valve Activated Water Closets.
L 402.3 Urinals.
L 402.3.1 Nonwater Urinals.
L 402.4 Residential Kitchen Faucets.
L 402.5 Lavatory Faucets.
L 402.5.1 Lavatory Faucets in Residences, Apartments, and Private Bathrooms in Lodging Facilities, Hospitals, and Patient Care Facilities.
L 402.5.2 Lavatory Faucets in Other Than Residences , Apartments , and Private Bathrooms in Lodging Facilities.
Table L 402.1 Maximum Fixture and Fixture Fittings Flow Rates
513 L 402.5.2.1 Maximum Flow Rate.
L 402.5.2.2 Metering Faucets.
L 402.6 Showerheads.
L 402.6.1 Multiple Showerheads Serving One Shower Compartment.
L 402.6.2 Bath and Shower Diverters.
L 402.6.3 Shower Valves.
L 402.7 Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves.
L 402.8 Emergency Safety Showers and Eye Wash Stations.
L 402.9 Drinking Fountains.
L 403.0 Appliances.
L 403.1 Dishwashers.
L 403.2 Clothes Washers.
L 404.0 Occupancy Specific Water Efficiency Requirements.
L 404.1 Commercial Food Service.
L 404.2 Ice Makers.
L 404.3 Food Steamers.
L 404.4 Combination Ovens.
L 404.5 Grease Interceptors.
L 404.6 Dipper Well Faucets.
L 404.7 Medical and Laboratory Facilities.
L 404.8 Steam Sterilizers.
514 L 404.9 X-Ray Film Processing Units.
L 404.10 Exhaust Hood Liquid Scrubber Systems.
L 405.0 Leak Detection and Control.
L 405.1 General.
L 406.0 Fountains and Other Water Features.
L 406.1 Use of Alternate Water Source for Special Water Features.
L 407.0 Meters.
L 407.1 Required.
L 407.2 Consumption Data.
407.3 Access.
L 408.0 Condensate Recovery.
L 408.1 General.
L 409.0 Water-Powered Sump Pumps.
L 409.1 General.
L 410.0 Water Softeners and Treatment Devices.
L 410.1 Water Softeners.
L 410.2 Water Softener Limitations.
L 410.3 Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Systems.
L 411.0 Landscape Irrigation Systems.
L 411.1 General.
515 L 411.2 Backflow Protection.
L 411.3 Use of Alternate Water Sources for Landscape Irrigation.
L 411.4 Irrigation Control Systems.
L 411.5 Low Flow Irrigation.
L 411.6 Mulched Planting Areas.
L 411.7 System Performance Requirements.
L 411.8 Narrow or Irregularly Shaped Landscape Areas.
L 411.9 Sloped Areas.
L 411.10 Sprinkler Head Installations.
L 411.10.1 Sprinkler Heads in Common Irrigation Zones.
L 411.10.2 Sprinkler Head Pressure Regulation.
L 411.10.3 Pop-up Type Sprinkler Heads.
L 411.11 Irrigation Zone Performance Criteria.
516 L 411.12 Qualifications.
L 412.0 Trap Seal Protection.
L 412.1 Water Supplied Trap Primers.
L 412.2 Drainage Type Trap Seal Primer Devices.
L 413.0 Vehicle Wash Facilities.
L 413.1 General.
L 501.0 Alternate Water Sources.
L 501.1 Scope.
L 501.2 System Design.
L 501.3 Permit.
L 501.3.1 Plumbing Plan Submission.
L 501.3.2 System Changes.
L 501.4 Product and Material Approval.
L 501.4.1 Plumbing Materials and Systems.
L 501.5 Maintenance and Inspection.
L 501.5.1 Frequency.
L 501.5.2 Maintenance Log.
517 L 501.5.3 Maintenance Responsibility.
L 501.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual.
L 501.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements.
L 501.8 Material Compatibility.
L 501.9 System Controls.
L 502.0 Connection.
L 502.1 General.
L 502.2 Connections to Public or Private Potable Water Systems.
L 502.3 Backflow Prevention.
L 503.0 Potable Rainfall Catchment System Materials.
L 503.1 Collections Surfaces.
Table L 501.5.1 Minimum Potable Rainwater Catchment System Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance Frequency
518 L 503.1.1 Prohibited.
L 503.2 Rainwater Catchment System Drainage Materials.
L 503.3 Storage Tanks.
L 503.4 Water Supply and Distribution Materials.
L 504.0 Design and Installation.
L 504.1 Collection Surfaces.
L 504.1.1 Prohibited Discharges.
L 504.2 Minimum Water Quality.
L 504.2.1 Filtration Devices.
L 504.2.2 Disinfection Devices.
L 504.3 Overhanging Tree Branches and Vegetation.
L 504.4 Rainwater Storage Tanks.
L 504.4.1 Construction.
L 504.4.2 Location.
L 504.4.2.1 Above Grade.
Table L 504.2(1) Minimum Water Quality
Table L 504.2(2) Minimum System Maintenance Requirements
519 L 504.4.2.2 Below Grade.
L 504.4.3 Drainage and Overflow.
L 504.4.3.1 Overflow Outlet Size.
L 504.4.4 Animals and Insects.
L 504.4.4.1 Human Access.
L 504.4.4.2 Exposure to Sunlight.
L 504.4.5 Inlets.
L 504.4.6 Primary Tank Outlets.
L 504.4.7 Storage Tank Venting.
L 504.5 Pumps.
L 504.6 Roof Drains.
L 504.7 Water Quality Devices and Equipment.
L 504.7.1 Filtration and Disinfection Systems.
L 504.8 Freeze Protection.
L 504.9 Roof Washer or Pre-Filtration System.
L 504.9.1 Size.
L 504.9.2 Debris Screen.
L 504.9.3 Drain Discharge.
520 L 504.9.4 Automatic Drain.
L 504.10 Filtration and Disinfection Systems.
L 504.11 Roof Gutters.
L 504.12 Drains, Conductors, and Leaders.
L 504.13 Size of Potable Water Piping.
L 505.0 Cleaning.
L 505.1 General.
L 506.0 Supply System Inspection and Test.
L 506.1 General.
L 601.0 Water Heating Design, Equipment, and Installation.
L 601.1 Scope.
L 601.2 Insulation.
L 601.3 Recirculation Systems.
L 601.3.1 For Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
L 601.3.2 For Pumps Between Boilers and StorageTanks.
L 601.4 Recirculation Pump Controls.
L 601.5 Temperature Maintenance Controls.
521 L 601.6 System Balancing.
L 601.7 Flow Balancing Valves.
L 601.8 Air Elimination.
L 601.9 Gravity or Thermosyphon Systems.
L 602.0 Service Hot Water – Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
L 602.1 General.
L 602.2 Water Heaters and Storage Tanks.
L 602.3 Recirculation Systems.
L 602.4 Central Water Heating Equipment.
L 602.5 Insulation.
L 602.6 Hard Water.
L 602.7 Maximum Volume of Hot Water.
L 602.7.1 Maximum Volume of Hot Water Without Recirculation or Heat Trace.
L 602.7.2 Maximum Volume of Hot Water with Recirculation or Heat Trace.
L 602.7.3 Hot Water System Submeters.
Table L 602.7 Water Volume for Distribution Piping Materials
522 L 603.0 Service Hot Water – Other Than Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
L 603.1 General.
L 603.1.1 New Buildings.
L 603.1.2 Additions to Existing Buildings.
L 603.1.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings.
L 603.2 Compliance Path(s).
L 603.2.1 Energy Cost Budget Method.
L 603.3 Mandatory Provisions.
L 603.3.1 Load Calculations.
L 603.3.2 Equipment Efficiency.
L 603.3.3 Insulation.
L 603.3.4 Hot Water System Design.
L 603.3.4.1 Recirculation System.
L 603.3.4.2 Maximum Volume of Hot Water.
L 603.3.5 Service Water Heating System Controls.
523 Table L 603.3.2 Performance Requirements for Water Heating Equipment
524 L 603.3.5.1 Temperature Controls.
L 603.3.5.2 Outlet Temperature Controls.
L 603.3.6 Pools.
L 603.3.6.1 Pool Heaters.
L 603.3.6.2 Pool Covers.
L 603.3.6.3 Time Switches.
Table L 603.3.3 Minimum Pipe Insulation Thickness for Heating and Hot Water Systems (Steam, Steam Condensate, Hot Water Heating, And Domestic Water Systems)
525 L 603.3.7 Heat Traps.
L 603.4 Prescriptive Path.
L 603.4.1 Space Heating and Water Heating.
L 603.4.2 Service Water Heating Equipment.
L 603.4.2.1 Buildings with High-Capacity Service Water Heating Systems.
L 603.4.3 Heat Recovery for Service Water Heating.
L 603.4.3.1 Capacity.
L 603.5 Submittals.
526 L 604.0 Solar Water Heating Systems.
L 604.1 General.
L 604.2 Annual Inspection and Maintenance.
L 605.0 Hard Water.
L 605.1 Softening and Treatment.
L 606.0 Drain Water Heat Exchangers.
L 606.1 General.
L 701.0 Installer Qualifications.
L 701.1 Scope.
L 702.0 Qualifications.
L 702.1 General.
L 801.0 Method of Calculating Water Savings.
L 801.1 Purpose.
TABLES
527 Table L 801.2(1) Water Use Baseline
528 Table L 801.2(2) Water Savings Calculator
530 Appendix M – Swimming Pools
M 1.0 Swimming pool waste water shall be disposed of as hereinafter set forth in this Section and the type of disposal proposed shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to the commencement of any work.
M 2.0 The following are legal methods of swimming pool waste water disposal.
M 3.0 No direct connection shall be made between any storm drain, sewer, drainage system, drywell or subsoil irrigation line and any line connected to a swimming pool.
M 4.0 Waste water from any filter, scum gutter overflow, pool emptying line or similar apparatus or appurtenance when discharging to any part of a drainage system, shall be provided with a three (3) inch (76.2 mm) trap.
M 5.0 Except as provided in Section M-6, the discharge outlet terminal from any pool or filter shall be protected from backflow by an air gap at least six (6) inches (152.4 mm) above the flood rim of the receptor.
M 6.0 No scum gutter drain, overflow drain, backwash discharge drain, or pool emptying line shall enter any receptor below the rim unless the pool piping at its deepest point, the bottom of the filters, and the bottom of the scum gutter drain trough or overflow inlets are at least six (6) inches (152.4 mm) above the overflow rim of the receptor.
M 7.0 A positive point of potable water supply to each swimming pool shall be established and shall be installed as required by Chapter 6 of this Code.
M 8.0 Plans for other than private swimming pools shall be approved by the Health Officer before any water supply or waste discharge permit is issued.
M 9.0 All new swimming pools constructed or installed in Fire Zone 4 or in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and having a capacity of 5000 gallons or more shall have a minimum four (4) inch diameter drain and discharge line connected to a draft hydrant, the type, location, and installation of which shall be approved by the chief of the fire department.
532 Appendix S – Solar Thermal Energy Systems
S 1.0 General.
S 2.0 Definitions.
TABLES
533 S 3.0 Permits Required.
S 4.0 Plans and Specifications.
S 5.0 Installation.
S 5.1 Listed Appliances.
S 5.2 Standards.
S 6.0 Inspection and Testing.
S 6.1 General.
534 S 6.2 Required Inspection.
S 6.3 Testing.
S 6.3.1 Piping.
S 6.3.2 System Requirements.
S 6.3.2.1 Direct (Open Loop) Systems.
S 6.3.2.2 Indirect (Closed Loop) Systems.
S 6.3.3 Test Pressure for Storage Tanks.
S 6.3.3.1 Pressure Type.
S 6.3.3.2 Atmospheric-Type.
S 6.3.4 Connection to Service Utilities.
S 7.0 Abandonment.
S 7.1 General.
S 7.2 Storage Tank.
S 8.0 Tanks.
S 8.1 Storage Tanks.
S 8.1.1 Plans.
S 8.1.2 Atmospheric Tanks.
S 8.1.2.1 Overflow.
S 8.1.2.2 Makeup Water.
535 S 8.1.2.3 Draining.
S 8.1.3 Prefabricated Storage Tanks.
S 8.1.4 Pressure Vessels.
S 8.1.5 Devices.
S 8.1.5.1 Safety Devices.
S 8.1.6 Separate Storage Tanks.
S 8.1.6.1 Isolation Valves.
S 8.1.7 Underground Storage Tanks.
S 8.1.8 Tank Covers.
S 8.1.9 Drainage Pan.
S 8.1.10 Storage Tank Construction and Materials.
S 8.1.10.1 Construction.
S 8.1.10.2 Concrete.
S 8.1.10.3 Metal Tanks.
S 8.1.10.4 Filler Metal.
S 8.2 Expansion Tanks.
S 8.2.1 Where Required.
S 8.2.2 Solar Thermal Energy Systems with Open-Type Expansion Tanks.
536 S 8.2.3 Closed-Type Solar Thermal Energy Systems.
S 8.2.4 Minimum Capacity of Closed-Type Expansion Tank.
S 9.0 Solar Collectors.
S 9.1 General.
S 9.1.1 Construction.
S 9.1.2 Flat Plate Collector Glass.
S 9.1.3 Plastic.
S 9.1.4 Listing.
S 9.1.5 Air Collectors.
S 9.1.5.1 Testing.
S 9.2 Solar Collector Installation.
S 9.2.1 General.
Table S 8.2.4(1) Expansion Tank Capacities for Gravity Hot Water Systems
Table S 8.2.4(2) Expansion Tank Capacities for Forced Hot Water
537 S 9.2.2 Roof Installations.
S 9.2.3 Above Or On The Roof.
S 9.2.4 Ground Installations.
S.9.2.5 Wall Mounted.
S 9.2.6 Access.
S 9.2.7 Stagnation Condition.
S 9.2.8 Waterproofing.
S 9.2.9 Fasteners.
S 9.2.10 Combustible Materials.
S 9.2.11 Orientation.
S 9.3 Fire Safety Requirements.
S 9.3.1 Building Components.
S 10.0 Hazardous Heat Transfer Medium for Solar Thermal Energy Systems.
S 10.1 Flash Points.
S 10.2 Discharge.
S 11.0 Heat Exchangers.
S 11.1 General.
538 S 12.0 Valves.
S 12.1 General.
S 12.2 Heat Exchanger.
S 12.3 Pressure Vessels.
S 12.4 Pressure Reducing Valves.
S 12.5 Equipment, Components, and Appliances.
S 12.6 Expansion Tanks.
S 12.7 Flow Balancing Valves.
S 12.7.1 Location.
S 12.8 Control Valves.
S 12.8.1 Mixing or Temperature Control Valves.
S 12.9 Thermosiphoning.
S 12.10 Air Removal Device or Air Vents.
S 12.11 Closed Loop Systems.
S 12.12 Fullway Valves.
S 12.13 Accessible.
S 13.0 Piping and Cross-connection Control For Solar Thermal Energy Systems.
S 13.1 Cross Connection Control.
S 13.2 Materials.
S 13.2.1 Piping Materials.
S 13.2.1.1 Adhesives.
S 13.2.1.2 Potable Water.
S 13.2.1.3 Racks.
S 13.2.2 Screwed Fittings.
S 13.2.3 Storage Tank Connectors.
S 13.2.3.1 Flexible Connectors.
539 S 13.3 Safety Devices.
S 13.3.1 Pressure Relief Valves.
S 13.3.2 Pressurized Vessels.
S 13.3.3 Discharge Piping.
Table S 13.2 Materials for Solar Thermal Energy System, Piping, Tubing, and Fittings
540 S 13.3.4 Vacuum Relief Valves.
S 13.3.5 Temperature Regulation.
S 13.4 Protection of System Components.
S 13.4.1 Materials.
S 13.4.2 Corrosion.
S 13.4.3 Mechanical Damage.
S 13.4.4 Freeze Protection.
S 13.4.4.1 Antifreeze.
S 13.4.4.2 Drainback.
S 13.4.4.3 Integral Collector Storage.
S 13.4.4.4 Indirect Thermosiphon.
S 13.4.4.5 Air Heating Systems.
S 13.4.4.6 Labeling.
S 13.4.4.7 Piping.
S 13.4.5 Water Hammer Protection.
S 13.4.6 Heat Transfer Medium.
Table S 13.4.6 Minimum Length of Color Field and Size of Letters
541 S 13.4.7 Insulation.
S 13.4.7.1 General.
S 13.4.7.2 Heat Loss.
S 13.4.7.3 Piping.
S 13.4.7.4 Fittings.
S 13.4.7.5 Installation.
S 13.4.7.5.1 Exterior Applications.
S 14.0 Specific Requirements.
S 14.1 Electrical.
S 14.1.1 Wiring.
S 14.1.2 Controls.
S 14.2 Flow Directions.
S 14.3 Attic Installations.
S 14.4 Connections to Drainage System Required.
S 14.5 Dry Storage Systems.
S 14.5.1 Waterproofing.
S 14.5.2 Detecting Water Intrusion.
S 14.5.3 Rock as Storage Material.
S 14.5.4 Odor and Particulate Control.
Table S 13.4.7.3(1) Minimum Pipe Insulation
542 S 15.0 Solar Thermal Energy Systems for Swimming Pool, Spas and Hot Tubs.
S 15.1 Water Chemistry.
S 15.2 Parameters.
S 15.3 Filter.
S 15.3.1 Location.
S 15.4 Corrosion Resistant.
S 16.0 Certificate of Compliance.
S 17.0 Referenced Standards.
Table S 15.2 Water Chemistry
Table S 13.4.7.3(2) Iron Pipe and Copper Tubing Insulation Thickness
544 Table S 13.4.7.3(3) Universal Pipe Insulation Thickness Based on Radius and Iron Pipe Size
Table S 13.4.7.3(4) Design Values for Thermal Conductivity (k) of Industrial Insulation
546 Table S 17.0 Referenced Standards
553 S 17.1 Abbreviations in Table S 17.0
554 Index
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578 History Note Appendix
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