Ordinance 1826ORDINANCE 1826
Adopting by reference the uniform plumbing code copyright 1973 by international association of plumbing and mechanical officials with amendments adoptions and deletings thereto as primary code providing for the protection of the public health welefare and safetyby requiring a permit and inspection for the installation maintenance alterations and repair of plumbing and drainage systems and providing for the collection of fees therefor providing for the administration of said ordinance defining certain terms providing for the qualification of persons engaged in the business of said installations alterations maintenance and repair thereto and prescribing penalties for violations thereof
This ordinance shall be known as the "Alameda Plumbing Code
may be cited as such , and will be referred to herein as "this
Ordinance " or "this Code.
The Uniform Plumbing Code , as Primary Code , Copyright 1973
by Internati onal Association of Plumbing and Nechanical officials
copies of which have been placed on file wit the City Clerk for
use and examination by the public and by Resolution No.
,clared to be public records, as said copies have been deleted,
changed and supplemented with the approval of this CQuncil
, and
each and all of the regulations, provisions
, conditions , require-
ments and terms thereof are hereby adopted as the Alameda Code
for regulatory standards respecting installation
, alteration,
maintenance , and repair of plumbing and drainage systems in the
City of Alameda, and by this reference are incorporated herein and
made a part hereto to the same effect as though set forth herein
in full.
Section 2.GENERAL STANDARDS.
AL:. materj.c Is and lssemblies of mClterial , ane, appliances and
rlsl:i311aLion of i ppliances , s all be su arranged ssembled , tested
\d of St cll 3ize and so protected as tu hold to
11 inimum all health
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J.-LU..b dnU tne assumptions herein contained in
the design , installation, construction , maintenance , and repair
of all plumbing and drainage systems shall be in accord with
nationally recognized standards of qualit.y and with generally
recognized and well-established methods of design and construction.
Compliance with all the provisions of the Alameda Plumbing
Code referred to and adopted by the provisions of Section 1 hereof
shall be and is hereby declared to be prima facie evidence of the
reduction of health and safety hazards , acceptable quality of
material , and generally recognized and well-established methods
of design , construction and maintenance.
Section 3.CHANGES . ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS.
The changes , additions and deletions of said Uniform Code
placed on file with the City Clerk hereinafter set forth and
designated are hereby approved and adopted as follows:
DELETIONS
The following sections of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall
be deleted from said Code upon the incorporation into this Code:
201(c), 306, 318 803(f) and 804(g).
ADDITIONS
Part One - ADMINISTRATION is added to read as follows:
Part One - ADMINISTRATION"
Section l- 0 Application and Scope is added to read as
follows:
Section 1.Application and Scope
The provis ions of this Code shall apply to all new cons truction
relocated buildings , and to any alterations , repairs or reCOn-
struction , excepted as provided for otherwise in th.is Code.
shall issue the permit applied for.
The issuance of a permit upon plans and specifications
shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from
thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said
plans and specifications or from preventing construction
operations being carried on thereunder when in violation
of this Code or of any other pertinent ordinance or from
revoking any certificate of approval when issued in
error.
Records - The Administrative Authority shall keep a
complete record of all the essential transactions of
his office.
He shall keep a permanent , accurate account of all
fees for permits issued and other monies collected and
received as provided by this Code, the names of the
persons upon whose account the same were paid , the date
and the amount thereof , together with the location or
premises to which they relate.
He shall transfer all fees collected by him to the
proper authority provided by law to receive such funds.
Ins pection
Inspections where permit issued
(i)Scope - All new plumbing work and such
portions of existing systems as may be
affected by new work , or any changes , shall
be inspected by the Administrative Authority
to insure compliance with all the require-
ments of this code and to assure that the
installation and construc:ion of the plumb-
ing system is in accordanc:e with approved
plans.
(i)Power of Investigation.Whenever it is
brought to the attention of the Adminis-
trative Authority that a possible nuisance
as defined in this Code , or an insanitary
condition as defined in this Code, or a
menace to life , health or property or a
violation of this Code exists , the
Administrative Authority shall have the
power to investigate.
(ii)Correct ion.Where the Administrative
Authority determines that a nuisance or
insanitary violation of this Code or health
hazard exists , he will by written notice
advise the owner, agent or person respon-
sible for the premises in which such
condition exists.Such notice of correction
or violation may be posted at the site or
mailed or delivered to the permittee or his
authorized representative.Refusal, failure
or neglect to comply with any such notice or
order within 10 days of receipt thereof,
shall be considered a violation of this
Code and shall be subject to the penalties
set forth elsewhere in this Code for
violations.
Right of Enbry Whenever necessary to make an
inspection to enforce any of the provisiJns of this
Code, or whenever the Administrative Actnority or
his authorized representative has reasc n ible cause
to believe that there exists in any building or upon
any premises , any condition which makes such building
or premises unsafe as defined in Section 1.4 of this
Code, the Administrative Authority or his authoriZed
representative may enter such building or premises
at all reasonable times to inspect the same or to
perform any duty imposed upon theAdministrative
Authority by this Code; provided that if such building
or premises be occupied , he shall first present
proper credentials and demand entry; and if such
building or premises be unoccupied, he shall first
make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
persons having charge or control of the building or
premises and demand entry.If such entry is refused
the Administrative Authority or his authorized rep
resentative shall have recourse to every remedy
provided by law to secure entry.
Authorized Representative " shall include the officers
named in Section 1.1 and 1.2 of this Code.
Order Changes - The Administrative Authority shall order
changes in workmanship and/or materials essential to
obtain compliance with all provisions of this Code.
Section 1.Permit Required is added 'to read as follows:
Section 1.5 - Permit Required
(a)It shall be unlawful for any person to install, remove
alter , repair or replace or cause to be installed
removed , altered , repaired or replaced any plumbing,
ga!; or drainage piping \-fOrk or any fixtur, or water
he" t ing or treating ,")quipment in a buildi 19 or premises
'JiLhout first obtainLn9 a permit to do su 'h worJ from
the Adm l.nistxative Authority.
(b)A ,"par lte permit shall be obtained for e Ich building
or structure.
(c)No person shall allow any other person to do or cause to
be done any work under a permit secured by a Permittee
except persons in his employ.
Section 1.- ""o rk Not Requ ir inq Permit is added to read as
follows:
Section 1.Work Not Requirinq Permit
No permit shall be required in the case of any repair work as
follows:The stopping of leaks in drains, soil , waste or vent
pipe, provided , however , that should any trap, drainpipe,soil
waste or vent pipe be or become defective and it becomes
necessary to remove and replace the same with new material in
any part or parts, the same shall be cons idered as such new
work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as
here inbefore provided.No permit shall be required for the
clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes
valves or fixtures, when such repairs to not involve or
require the replacement or rearrangement of valves , pipes
or fixtures.
Section 1.To Whom Permits May be Issued is added to read
as follows:
Section 1. To Whom Permits May Be Issued
No permit shall be issued to any person to do or cause to be
done , any construction or work regulated by this Code except
to a person holdin the appropriate valid and subsisting
license from the Contractors ' State License Board.
Exception:This section does not apply to an owner of property
building or improving structures thereon, or appurterauces
thereto , who does such work himself or through his 0,
employees \vith w"\:es as their sole compensation , pro'
, j
led that
such structure, 0 structures , with or wi thout the al P lrt"n-
ances thereto is not intended or offered for sa Ie. "
Section 1.Application for Permit is added to read as
follows;
Section 1.Application for Permit
Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a permit
shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose.
He shall give a description of the character of the work pro-
posed to be done , and the location, ownership, occupancy and
use of the premises in connection therewith.The Administrative
Authority may require plans , specifications or drawings and
such other information as he may deem necessary.
If the Administrative Authority determines that the plans,
specifications , drawings , descriptions or information furnished
by the applicant is in compliance with this Code, he shall
issue the permit spplied for upon payment of the required fee
as hereinafter fixed.
Section 1.Validity of Pex.mit is added to read as follows:
Section 1.9 Validity of Permit
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and
specifications shall hot be construed to be a permit for
or an approval of , any violation of any of the provisions of
this Code.No permit presuming to give authority to violate
or cancel the provisions of this Code shall be valid , except
insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful.
The issuance of a permit based upon plans and specifications
shall not prevent the Senior Plumbing Inspector from thereafter
requiring the correction of errors in said plans and specifica-
tions or from preventing plumbing operatic ns being carried on
thercunc er when in violation of this Cod2 or any of any other
oed inane e of the City.
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:o n 1.Cos t of Permit is added to read as follows;
l;eci:im i-L Cost. of Permii:
E"CCl applicant shall pay to the Plumbing I:lspector for each
from time to time by Resolution of the City Council.
Any person who shall commence any plumbing work for which a
permit is required by this Article without, first having obtaine
a permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted il obtain
a permit , pay Ten Dollars ($10.00) plus treble the permit fee
fixed by this Article for such work; provided , however , that
this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it is
proven to the satisfaction of the Plumbing Inspector that such
work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to
obtain a Permit therefore before the commencement of the work.
In all such cases a permit must be obtained as soon as it is
practicable to do so, and if there is any unreasonable delay
in obtaining such permit , Ten Dollars ($10.00) plus a treble
fee as hereinprovided shall be charged.
For the purpose of this section a sanitary plumbing outlet
on or to which a plumbing fixture or appliance may be set or
attached shall be construed to be a fixture.Fees for recon-
nection and retest of existing plumbing systems in relocated
buildings shall be based on the number of plumbing fixtures
gas systems , water heaters etc. ,involved.
When a permit has been obtained to connect an existing build-
ing or existing work to the public sewer or to connect to a
new private disposal facility, backfilling or private sewage
disposal facilitie abandoned consequent to such connection
is included in the building sewer permit.
Sectio All Work to be Inspected is added to read as
follows:
Section l.l - All Work to be Inspected
All plumb ,g and drainage systems shall be illS )(;cted by the
Administrdlive Authority to insure compliance Ii th all the
requireme,l'S of this Code.
"ti21l_lcl :NQ ficdtion and Testinq is added to read as
follows:
Section 1.Notification and Testinq
Notification
(a)Advance notice - It shall be the duty of the person
doing the work authorized by the permit to notify the
Administrative Authority orally or in writing that said
work is ready for inspection.Such notification shall
be given not less than twenty-four (24) hours before
the work is to be inspected.
(b)Test - Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the
Administrative Authority or of his duly appointed
representative.
(c)Responsibility It shall be the duty of the holder of
a permit to make sure that the work will stand the
test prescribed before giving the notification.
(d)Retesting - If the Administrative Authority finds that
the work will not pass the test , necessary corrections
shall be made and the work shall then be resubmitted for
test or inspection.
(e)Approval - Upon the satisfactory completion and final
test of the plumbing system, a certificate of approval
shall be issued by the Administrative Authority to the
permi ttee o demand.
(f)Covering or Using No plumbing or drai age system,
building dewer , private sewer disposal system or part
thereof shall be covered , concealed or put into use
until it has been tested, inspected and accepted as
pcescribed in this code.
(c)Uncovering - Any drainage or plumbing system, building
sewer , private sewage disposal systc,m or part thereof
which is ins taIled , altered or repaired is covered
or concealed before being inspected tested and approved
as prescribed in this Code , it shall be uncovered for
inspection after notice to uncover the work has been
issued to the responsible person by the Administrative
Authority.
Testinq
(a)Responsibility - The equipment , material and labor nec-
essary for inspection or tests shall be furnished by the
person to whom the permit is issued or by whom inspectior
is requested.
(b)Media - The piping of the plumbing, drainage and venting
systems shall be tested with water or air.The Admin-
istrative Authority may require the removal of any
cleanouts, etc., to ascertain if the pressure has
reached all parts of the system.After the plumbing
fixtures have been set and their traps filled with
water , they shall be submitted to a final test.
(c)Water test - The water test shall be applied to the
drainage and vent systems either in its entirety or in
sections.If applied to the entire system, all openings
in the piping shall be tightly closed , except the
highest opening, and the system filled with water to
point of overflow.If the system is tested in sections,
each openin shall be tightly plugged except the highest
opening of the section under test , and each section
shall be filled with water , but no section shall be
tested with less than ten (10) foot head of water
In testing success ive sections at leas :he upper ten
(10) feet of the next preceding section ,;1 all be tested
so that no joint or pipe in the building (except the
uppermost ten (10) feet of the system)sh;: 11 have been
submitted to a test of less than a ten (10) foot head
of water.The water shall be kept in the system or in
the portion under test , for at least fifteen (15)
minutes before inspection starts; the system shall then
be tight at all points.
(d)Air test The air test shall be made by attaching an
air compressor testing apparatus to any sui table open-
ing, and , after closing all other inlets and outlets
to the system, forcing air into the system unti
1 there
is a uniform gage pressure of five (5) points per
square inch or sufficient to balance a column of mercury
ten (10) inches in height.The pressure shall be held
without introduction of additional air for a period of
at least fifteen (15) minutes.
(e)Building dewer test - Building sewers shall be tested
by plugging the end of the building sewer at its points
connection with the public sewer or private sewage
disposal system and completely filling the building
sewer with water from the lowest to the highest point
thereof , or by approved equivalent low pressure air
test , or by such other test as may be prescribed by the
Administrative Authority.The building sewer shall be
water-tight at all points.
(f)Water piping - Upon completion of a section or of the
entire hot and cold water supply system, it shall be
tested and proved tight under a water pressure not less
than the working pressure under which it is to be used.
The water used for tests shall be obt lined from a
pot lble source of supply.A fifty (5)) pounds per
squ lre inch air pressure may be substtuted for the water
tes .In eithet" method oE test the p ping shall with-
sta ld the test without leaking for a i,eriod of not
less than fifteen (15) minutes.
(9)Defective systems An air test shall be used in testing
the sanitary condition of the drainage or plumbing
system of any building or premises when there is reason
to believe that it has become defective.In buildings
or premises condemned by the proper Administrative
Authority because of an insanitary condition of the
plumbing system or part thereof , the alterations in
such system shall conform to the requirements of this
Code.
(h)Moved Structures - All parts of the plumbing systems of
any building or part thereof that is moved from one
foundation to another, or from one location to another
shall be completely tested as prescribed elsewhere in
this section for new work, except that walls or floors
need not be removed during such test when other
equivalent means of inspection acceptable to the
Administrative Authority are provided.
(i)Test waived - No test or inspection shall be required
where a plumbing system or part thereof , is set up
for exhibition purposes and has no connection with a
water or drainage system.
(j)
Exceptions - In cases where it would be impractical to
provide the aforementioned water or air tests, or for
minor installations and repairs, the Administrative
Authority at his discretion, may make such inspection
as he deems advisable in order to assure himself that
the work has been performed in accordance \/ith the
intent of t'his Code.
(k),rs shall beTests for Shower Receptors Shower rec.
tesb d for water tightness by filling wlll \.;at.er to the
level of the rough threshold.The test pl. g hall be so
placled that both upper and under sides of j he subpan
shall be subjected to the test at the point where it
is clamped to the drain.
Sectipn 1.Board of Appeals is added to read as follmv's:
Section 1.Board of Appeals
(a)Board of Appeals - The Building Code Board of Appeals
shall have jurisdiction to hear appeals from any decis ion
of the Adminis trative Authority respecting this Code.
(b)Appeals - Any decision of denial made by the Administrative
Authority on subjects coming within the Board's juris-
diction, may be appealed to the Board.Wi thin ten days
(10) after the receipt of the decision of the Adminis-
trative Authority, any person may file Wi l said Board
a request in writing for a hearing.The applicant shall
be permitted to be represented by counsel and to present
such evidence as deemed necessary to substantiate his
claims.The appellant shall cause to be made at his own
expense any tests required by the Board to substantiate
his claims.
Section 1.16 - Violations and Penalties is added to read as
follows:
Section 1.16 - Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of
this Code shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon
conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not to
exceed $500 or by imprisonment for not to exceed six months
or by both fine and imprisonment.Eachsep,lrate day or any
portion thereof during which any violation ,f this Code occurs
oc ccmtin les shall be deemed tc constitute , separate offense,
aad upon oonviction thereof shall be punish ,ble as herein
pcov::ded.
'l"hc' iss lance or granting of a permit or a 'proval of plans
and "pecifications shall not be deemed or c"mstrued to be a
permit for , or an approval of , any violation of any of the
provisions of this Code.No permit presuming to give
authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this Code
shall be valid , except insofar as the work or use which it
authorized is lawful.
The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans
shall not prevent the Administrative Authority from there-
after requiring the correction of errors in said plans and
specifications or from preventing construction operations being
carried on thereunder when in violation of this Code or any
other ordinance or from revoking any certificate of approval
vn1en issued in error.
Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority under
the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and
become null and void , if the work authorized by such permit
is not commenced within sixty days from date of such permit
or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period
of one hundred twenty (120) days.Before such work can be
recommenced a new permit shall be first obtained to do so,
and the fee therefore shall be one-half the amount required
for a new permit for such work , provided no changes have
been made, or will be made in the original plans and
specifications for such work; and provided , further, that
such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1)
year.
tion 201 ((',1 Minimum Standards is added to r cd uS
follmv's:
" (c)- Stand, rds listed or referred to in this c pter cover
materials wh ch will conform to the requiremenL:s (,f this Code,
when used in accordance with the limitations int1 ed in this
or other chdpters thereof and their listing.vrh 'I e a standard
Covers materials of various grades
, weights , quality, or
configurations there may be only a portion of the listed
standard which is applicable.Design and materials for
special conditions or materials not provided for herein may
be used only by special permission of the Administrative
Authority after he has satisfied himself as to their adequacy.
For the convenience of this Code a list of generally accepted
plumbing materials standards is included at the end of this
chapter , in 'l'able '
Section 203 - Use of Copper Tubinq
, subsection (f) is added
to read as follows:
(f) - Drop-eared fittings will be installed on all fixtures
and hose bibb outlets , and securely fastened to adequate
ba "kir h screws.
Section 314 Repairs, Alterations and Relocated Buildings
subsection (d) is added to read as follows:
" (d)Moved Structures - All parts of the plumbing and drain-
age system , water piping, gas piping, heating and ventilation
in any building or part thereof , that is moved from one
foundation to another, shall conform to the requirements
of this Code.
Section 319 Maintenance is changed by adding a second
paragraph to read as follows:
Where private sewage disposal systems are permitted , the
effluent therefrom shall be contained beneath the ,;urrace
of ground level and within the property lines of the
premises
Sect ion 606.Commercial Food Waste Grinders , is added to
read as follows:
Section 606.- Commerc ial Food Waste Grinders
Commercial garbage or food waste grinders shall not be in-
stalled in produce markets, food markets or similar estab-
lishments but may on approval of the Administrative Authority,
be installed in swelling units, restaurants, hotels, cafes,
cafeterias, hospitals, rest homes , boarding houses, clubs
and establishments where food or drink is prepared for con-
sumption on the premises.
No garbage or food waste grinder shall be connected to a
private sewage disposal system unless permitted by the
Administrative Authority.
Section 613 Vertical We't Ventinq is added to read as
follows:
Section 613 Vertical Wet Ventinq
(a)Wet venting is limited to vertical drainage piping
receiving the discharge from the trap arm of 1 and 2 fixture
unit fixtures that also serves as a vent for not to exceed
four (4) fixtures.All wet vented fixtures shall be on the
same floor level; provided , further that fixtures with a
Jll flo(level as the wet ve ted fixture,
(b)The vertical piping between any two consecutive inlet
levels shall be considered a wet vent section.Each wet
vented section shall be a minimum of one (1) pipe size larger
than the required minimum waste pipe size of the upper fixtuce
but in no case less than 2"Identical fixtures installed
back to back and side by side shall have their fixture inlets
at the same lev
(c)Common vent sizing shall be the sum of the fixture
units served but in no case smaller than the minimum vent
pipe size required for any fixture served or by Section 504
Section 803 Use of Joints , subsection (f)d:!ed to
read as follows:
" (f)Plastic pipe - joints in approved plastic pipe shall
be made as approved in subsection (m) of Section 802.
Section 804 -subsection (g) is added to
read as follows:
.. (g)
Plastic piping to other materials - when c :mnecting
plastic pipe to other types of piping use only approved
types of fittings and adaptors , designed for the specific
transition intended.
Section 906 Special Fixtures and Specialties , subsection
(d) is added to read as follows:
" (d)Floor sinks shall be installed with the rim of the sink
above the finished floor.No floor sink shall be used as a
combination floor drain and floor sink.
Section 909 Floor Drains and Shower Stalls , subsection (a)
is amended by adding a second paragraph to read as follows:
In all public toilet rooms , and any toilet: room where two
(2) or more toilets are installed , said rooms shall be
provided with floor drains.If wall type urinals are installed
a floor drain shall be located beneath the urinal , and the
floor shall be pitched or sloped to drain to such stalls, the
floors need not have a separate floor drain.A hose-bib
shall be provided for washing said floors or replenishing
of water in said floor drain.All public toilet rooms and/or
rooms where two or more water closets or urinals are installed
shall have impervious floors.
Secjjg.n 912 Toilet Accommodation for Construction Workers
is added to r2ad as follows:
onstruction Workers
Lvery person while engaged in the con:ot 'uction or repair of
an)' bui lding or upon any \York on the pubIc streets in the
City of Alameda shall be required to prov de and maintain
a privy or toilet accoIlodations for empl"yees , in accordance
(a)remporary toilet facilities must be provided where
permanent facilities are not available , before any work is
commenced.
(b)The privy or toilet , when not connected with a sewer
must be at a location approved by the Administrative
Authority. "
Section 913 Plumbinq Fixtures Required in Restaurants and
Cafes is added to read as follows:
Section 913 Plumbinq Fixtures Required in Restaurants and
Cafes
Every place of business selling beer , wine or liquor to be
consumed on the premises , shall provide for public use , a
water closet and basin for women and a water closet , urinal
and bas in for men.
All rooms wherein food or drink is processed or manufactured
shall be provided with a floor drain properly connected to a
sanitary sewer.
Section 1106 Grade, Support and Protection of Building
, is amended by adding subsection (d) and (e) as follows:
" (d)When there is a main sewer in the street, alley or
avenue upon which the lot abuts, the house sewer shall be
connected in a direct line to the main sewer.No bends will
be allowed except to connect with the main sewer or with the
soil waste or hous q drain pipe.
The portion of the house sewer in the street, alley or
avenue shall be at least three (3)feet below the curb
grade.Provided that when a house sewer in t w street , alley
or avenu-, is less then three (3) feet below t curb grade,
the same ftust be covered with at least six (( I inches of
concrete 0 protect the same from breakage,required by
the Plum;' ng Inspector.
(e)House sewers from a building court mCij lie connected
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con on pipe be not less in size than six (6)inches in
diameter, and that it shall be run in a direct line to the
majn se'iJer If a direct line is not practical. then a man-
hole shall be constructed at points of bend.A lamp hole
shall be placed wi thin two and one-half (2-1/2) feet of the
point of connection of t.he house sewer located the farthest
from the main sewer.A manhold shall be used instead of a
lamp hole if the length of the common pipe exceeds one hundred
fifty (150) feet from the sewer main OI" the next manhole.
Such house sewers connecting to this common pipe shall be
laid under the same requirements as if they were to connect
directly to a main sewer.
Special common pipes or connections of considerable length
which are impractical to be run on a grade as steep as 1/8"
(one-eighth of an inch) per foot and which serve a number of
plumbing fixtures so that the pipes have characteristics of
a public sewer may be constructed in accordance with the Street
Department specifications, methods and policies , provided
that complete inspection is made by the Engineering Depart-
ment and the work is approved by the City Engineer.Charges
will be made on a cost basis , including overhead , for the
services of the inspector and engineers and for the rental
of equipment and the use of materials during such inspection
and engineering.
Section 1107 Cleanouts , subsection (e) is amended by adding
the following to the existing paragraph; subsection
(g)
is added:
Each cleanout, unless installed under al' approved cover
pJ ate ";hall be above grade, readily acce:.sible, and so located
ao to :;erve the purpose for 'which it is ntended.
(g)
A property line cleanout shall be placed at the
jlnction of the building sewer and the s,:reet lateral.
Such cleanout shall be installed by the use of a "wye
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inst1.\11ed bet\-leen the "wye " and the 1/8 bend before
extendin'j to grade.
Section 1207 -subdivision (d)
is added to read as follows:
" (d)Before making any connection to supply gas to a building
that has not been supplied with gas for a period of one (1)
year , the person about to furnish gas thereto shall ascertain
whether a certificate has been supplied and for that purpose
may demand the production and exhibition of such certificate
by the owner, tenant, or occupant of the building in which
such gas piping is located , before supplying gas therefor.
Section 1309 - Prohibited Locations is added to read as follow,
Section 1309 - Prohibited Locations
(a)Water heaters which depend on the combustion of fuel
for heat shall not be installed in any room used or designed
to be used for sleeping purposes , bathrooms , clothes closet,
or in any closet or other confined space opening into any
bath or bedroom or under a stairway or landing.
(b)The installation or use of any water heater capable of
benerating a glow or flame capable of igniting flammable vapor
in any garage located in a Group H occupancy shall not be
permitted.A compartment containing such a water heater shall
have no openings into a private garage.
EXCEPTION' -Utility rooms or other portions of main
dwelling containing such water heater may have approved
openings into a private garage.
(c)The installation or use of any water heater capable
of generating a glow or flame ' capable of ignitj,ng flammable
vapors in any garage located in a Group I o.::c.1pancy shall no'
be permitted.
A compartment containing such a water heatcc sh3l1 have
no openings into a private garage.
F.XCEPTION' - Utility rooms or other portions of main
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not practical to obtain a permit therefore before the commencement
of the work.In all such cases a permit must be obtained as soon
it is practicable to do so , and if there is any unreasonable
delay in obtaining such permit, Ten Dollars ($10.00) plus a treble
fee as hereinprovided shall be charged.
Section 5.INCORPORATION.
Appendix A , except 1 which is deleted in its entirety and
in its place the following:In general , a velocity greater than
eight (8) feet per second should not be employed;" Appendices B
C, D , F of this Code, adopting by reference the Recommended Rules
for Sizing the Water Supply System; Explanatory Notes on the Com-
bination Waste and Vent Systems; Minimum Plumbing Facilities;
Rainwater Systems; and Medium Pressure Gas Piping Systems. are
hereby adopted.
Section 6.EFFECT OF ORO INANCE.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and
after the expiration of thirty (30) days from the date of its
final passage.
Cou ncil
Attest:
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City Clerk