Ordinance 2008-16 ORDINANCE NO. 2008-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 2005-61; ADOPTING THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE, SAVE AND EXCEPT THE
DELETIONS AND AMENDMENTS SET FORTH HEREIN;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS
ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas ("City Council") has
investigated and determined that it would be advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of the
City of Wylie, Texas ("W,vlie") to repeal Wylie Ordinance No. 2005-61; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has investigated and determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to the citizens of Wylie to adopt the 2006 Edition of the
International Plumbing Code, save and except the deletions and amendments set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1: Findin sg Incorporated. The findings set forth above are incorparated into
the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: Ordinance No. 2005-61 Repealed. Wylie Ordinance No. 2005-61 is
repealed in its entirety and replaced by this Ordinance. The effective date of the repeal discussed
in this Section shall not occur until the effective date of this Ordinance at which time Ordinance
No. 2005-61 shall be repealed. Such repeal shall not abate any pending prosecution and/or
lawsuit or prevent any prosecution and/or lawsuit from being commenced for any violation of
Ordinance No. 2005-61 occurring before the effective date of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3: Adoption of the 2006 International Plumbin~ Code. The International
Plumbing Code, copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., save and except the
amendments set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein for all purposes, is
hereby adopted as the Plumbing Code for Wylie, prescribing regulations applicable to all
existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitutes
minimum requirements and standards for plumbing applications (the "2006 International
Plumbing Code"). The 2006 International Plumbing Code is made a part of this Ordinance as if
fully set forth herein. One (1) copy of the 2006 International Plumbing Code is on file in the
office of the City Secretary of Wylie being marked and designated as the 2006 International
Plumbing Code.
SECTION 4: Savin sg /Repealin~ Clause. All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with
this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent they are in conflict; but such repeal shall not
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abate any pending prosecution for violation of the repealed ordinance, nor shall the repeal
prevent a prosecution from being commenced for any violation if occurring prior to the repeal of
the ordinance. Any remaining portion of conflicting ordinances shall remain in full force and
effect. A reference in any ordinance to an earlier or different version of a plumbing code is
hereby amended to refer to the 2006 International Plumbing Code as it is adopted herein or may
be subsequently amended.
SECTION 5: Penalty Provision. Any person, firm, corporation or entity violating this
Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be
subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of TWO THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS
($2,000.00). Each continuing day's violation under this Ordinance shall constitute a separate
offense. The penal provisions imposed under this Ordinance shall not preclude Wylie from
filing suit to enjoin the violation. Wylie retains all legal rights and remedies available to it
pursuant to local, state and federal law.
SECTION 6: Severabilitv. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason, held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. Wylie hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section,
subsection, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or mare sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses, and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 7: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and
publication as required by the City Charter and by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, on this 25th day of March, 2008.
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Exhibit "A"
Amendments to the 2006 International Plumbing Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2006 International Plumbing Code are
hereby amended as follows: Standard type is text from the IPC. Underlined tvpe is text inserted.
°a ~'-'u~µ"'' ~ rDr A double asterisk at the beginning of a section
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identifies an amendment carried over from the 2003 edition of the code and a triple asterisk
identifies a new or revised amendment with the 2006 edition of the code.
**Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714; change to read as follows:
Section 714 En~ineered ~r••*°r~~°a Drainage Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
(Reason: Editorial change to make compatible with amendment to Section 714.1.)
**Section 102.8; change to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall
Y~~ be those that are listed in Chapter 13 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards
shall be considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such
reference. Where the differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced
standards, the provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Whenever
amendments have been adopted to the referenced codes and standards each reference to said
code and standard shall be considered to reference the amendments as well Anv reference to
NFPA 70 or the ICC Electrical Code shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted
(Reason: Legal wording to recognize locally adopted codes and amendments adopted with
referenced codes.)
~~*Sections 106.6.2 and 106.6.3; chartge to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as ~~~-t~,~'~g
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T~~~rr~vnv,~~.n-r~ ~ru~r~rTr ado tp ed by resolution
of the ~overning bod o~ the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policv for ~~~*~~-authorizin~ the
refunding of fees a~€e~e~s. {Delete balance of section}
(Reason: This calls to attention of local jurisdictions considering adoption that they need a fee
schedule and a refund policy.)
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***Section 109; Delete entire section and insert the following:
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
109.1 Application for appeal. Anv person shall have the ri h~
t to appeal a decision of the code
official to the board of appeals established bv ordinance. The board shall be ~overned b.~~the
enabling ordinance.
(Reason: Most jurisdictions already have an ordinance establishing and governing an appeals
board for this code. This also calls to the attention of
jurisdictions not having such a board that
it needs to be established.)
**Section 305.61; change to read as follows:
305.6.1 Sewer depth. ~t~~sei~~Ee~ee~e-~~te-sew-~ge-~r.~e~.~TJ«n~'z~~
Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade.
(Reason: Provides sewer depth that is common in this region. Deleted reference to private
sewage disposal because a private sewage disposal code is not rypically adopted in this region.)
**Section 305.9; change to read as follows:
305.9 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system
installed within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a
manner in which they would be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise
protected in an approved manner.
(Reason: Provide a common cutoff point to designate a general separation distance at which
plumbing systems should be safe for consistency in enforcement.)
**Section 310.4 and 310. S; delete.
(Reason: Enforcement of
privacy walls and doors, and the maintenance thereof, should not be a
code issue. It is an owner courtesy issue.)
~.u.~.~ **Sections 312.9.1 and 312.9.2; change to read as follows:
312.9.1 Inspections. Annual inspections shall be made of all backflow prevention assemblies
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--w- and air gaps to determine whether they are operable. In the absence of local provisions, the
owner is responsible to ensure that testing is performed.
312.9.2 Testing. Reduced pressure principle backflow preventer assemblies, double check-valve
assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker assemblies, reduced pressure detector fire protection
backflow prevention assemblies, double check detector fire protection backflow prevention
assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers, and spill-proof vacuum breakers shall be
tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or relocation and at least annually.
The testing procedure shall be performed in accordance with ~plicable local provisions. In the
absence of local provisions, the owner is responsible to ensure that testing is done in accordance
with one of the following standards:
{list of standards unchanged}
(Reason: Recognize TCEQ or other local testing procedures that must be adhered to. To place
responsibility of testing on the owner.)
**Section 314.2.1; mod~ second sentence to read as follows:
314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be
conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Condensate shall not
discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to cause a nuisance.
(Reason: Greater specificity in prohibited locations for condensate discharge. Consistent with
regional amendment to IMC 307.2.3.)
***Section 314.2.2; change to read as follows:
314.2.2 Drain pipe materials and sizes. Components of the condensate disposal system shall
be cast iron, galvanized steel, copper, cross-linked polyethylene, polybutylene, polyethylene,
ABS, CPVC, or schedule 80 PVC pipe or tubing when exposed to ultra violet li~. All
components shall be selected for the pressure, ~-temperature and exposure rating of the
installation. Condensate waste and drain line size shall not be less than 3/4-inch (19 mm) internal
diameter and shall not decrease in size from the drain pan connection to the place of condensate
disposal. Where the drain pipes from more than one unit are manifolded together for condensate
drainage, the pipe or tubing shall be sized in accordance with an approved method. All horizontal
sections of drain piping shall be installed in uniform alignment at a uniform slope
(Reason: To provide greater flexibility of materials when exposed to ultra violet light. )
**Section 401.1; add a sentence to read as follows:
The provisions of this Chapter are meant to work in coordination with the provisions of the
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Building Code. Should any conflicts arise between the two chapters, the Code Official shall
determine which provision applies.
(Reason: Gives discretion to Code Official in case of code conflict.)
**Section 403.1; change to read as follows:
403.1 Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of
occupancy and in the minimum number as follows:
1. Assembl,~pancies: At least one drinking fountain shall be provided at each floor
level in an approved location.
Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
2. Groups A, B, F, H, I, M and S Occupancies: Buildings or portions thereof where persons
are emplo~ed shall be provided with at least one water closet for each sex except as
provided for in Section 403.2.
3. Group E Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
4. Group R Occupancies: Shall be provided with fixtures as shown in Table 403.1.
It is recommended, but not required, that the minimum number of fixtures provided also complv
~ with the number shown in Table 403. L Types of occupancies not shown in Table 403.1 shall be
considered individually by the code official. The number of occupants shall be determined by
the International ~uilding Code. Occupancy classification shall be determined in accordance
with the International Building Code.
**Add Section 403.1.2 to read as follows:
403.1.2 Finish material. Finish materials shall comply with Section 1209 of the International
Buildin
C~ode.
(Reason: Table 403.1 is made optional. Gives minimum requirements in body of code.
Consistent with regional amendments to IBC Section 2902.)
**Section 405.6; delete.
(Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with
regional amendment to IPC 1002.10.)
**Section 409.2; change to read as follows:
409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be
protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.
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(Reason: Domestic dishwashing machines would be difficult to enforce and should already
come equipped with backflow preventers. Consistent with regional amendments in IPC Section
608.)
**Section 410.1; change to read as follows:
410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains shall conform to ASME A112.19.1M, ASME Al 12.19.2M
or ASME A112.19.9M, and water coolers shall conform to ARI 1010. Drinking fountains and
water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9. ~,°*°r ; °~*~„r~~*~
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Exception: A drinking fountain need not be provided in a drinking or dining
establishment.
(Reason: Coincide with amendments made to IPC 403.1 and IBC 2902).
**Section 412.4; change to read as follows:
412.4 Required location . Floor drains shall be
installed in the following areas.
1. 1. In public coin-operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple
family dwellings, the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be
provided with floor drains located to readily drain the entire floor area. Such
drains shall have a minimum outlet of not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter.
2. 2. Commercial kitchens. (In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens the code
official ma a~cce.pt floor sinks.)
(Reason: To make more compatible with local health code practices.)
**Section 413.4; change to read as follows:
413.4 Water supply required. All food waste grinders shall be provided with a supply of cold
water. The water supply shall be protected against backflow bv an air gap or with the installation
of a backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.
(Reason: Consistent with local practice and regulations. Consistent with regional amendments in
IPC Section 608.)
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**Section 417.5; change to read as follows:
417.5 Shower floors or receptors. Floor surfaces shall be constructed of impervious,
noncorrosive, nonabsorbent and waterproof materials.
Thresholds shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) and a maximum of 9 inches (229 mm),
measured from top of the drain to top of threshold or dam. Thresholds shall be of sufficient
width to accommodate a minimum twentv-two (22) inch (559 mm) door.
Exception: Showers desi~ned to complv with ICC/ANSI Al 17.1.
(Reason: To provide more specific requirements.)
**Section 417.5.2; change to read as follows:
417.5.2 Shower lining. Floors under shower compartments, except where prefabricated
receptors have been provided, shall be lined and made water tight utilizing material complying
with Sections 417.5.2.1 through 417.5.2.4. Such liners shall turn up on all sides at least ~ 3
inches 76 mm) above the finished threshold level and shall extend outward over the
threshold and fastened to the outside of the threshold jamb. Liners shall be recessed and fastened
to an approved backing so as not to occupy the space required for wall covering, and shall not be
nailed or perforated at any point less than 1 inch (25 mm) above the finished threshold. Liners
shall be pitched one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) and shall be
sloped toward the fixture drains and be securely fastened to the waste outlet at the seepage
entrance, making a water-tight joint between the liner and the outlet.
(Reason: Consistent with local practice.)
**Add Section 417. 7 to read as follows:
417.7 Test for shower receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for water tightness bv filling
with water to the level of the rough threshold. The drain shall be pl~ged in a manner so that
both sides of pans shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain.
(Reason: To clarify that a water test is required for a shower receptor.)
**Section 419.3; change to read as follows:
419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in front of a urinal
lip and 4 feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal
shall be waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material.
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(Reason: Match un-amended IBC 1209.)
**Seetion 502.3; change to read as follows:
502.3 Water heaters installed in attics.
Attics containing a water heater shall be provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway
large enough to allow removal of the water heater. The passageway shall not be less than 30
inches (762 mm) high and 22 inches (559 mm) wide and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in
length when measured along the centerline of the passageway from the opening to the water
heater. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring not less than 24 inches (610 mm)
wide. A level service space at least 30 inches (762 mm) deep and 30 inches (762 mm) wide shall
be present at the front or service side of the water heater. The clear access opening dimensions
shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762 mm) , or lar~ where such
dimensions are not large enough to allow removal of the water heater.
(Reason: To ensure adequate access.)
**Add Section 502.5 to read as follows:
502.5 Water heaters above ground or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in
which a water heater is installed is more than ei~ht (8) feet (2438 mm) above the ~round or floor
level, it shall be made accessible bv a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the buildin~.
Exception: A max 10 ~allon water heater (or lar~er with approval is capable of bein~
accessed through a lav-in ceilin~ and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10~
feet (3048 mm) above the ground or floor level and mav be reached with a portable
ladder.
502.51 Whenever the mezzanine or platform is not adequatelv lighted or access to a
receptacle outlet is not obtainable from the main level, li~hting and a receptacle outlet
shall be provided in accordance with Section 502.1.
(Reason: To provide safe access to water heaters and to provide lighting and receptacle for
maintenance of equipment. Consistent with regional amendments to IFGC 306.7 and IMC
306. 6. Note reference to amendment above.)
***Section 504.6; change to read as follows:
....4.. 504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief
valve, temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
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1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap.'^^~*°~' ~ ° -,~*°r
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall
discharge full size to the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other
relief device or equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices mav be installed to a sin~le T& P dischar~e
pipin~ svstem when approved by the administrative authoritv and permitted bv
the manufactures installation instructions and installed with those instruction..
5. Discharge 4~ to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where
discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping shall be
first piped to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap located in a
conditioned area.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.
7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building
occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Not terminate less than 6 inches or more than 24 inches (152 mm) above grade
~ #~e~lee~ s~ nor more than 6 inches above the waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested,
rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME A112.4.1.
(Reason: To provide a higher degree of safety.)
**Add Section 604.4.1 to read as follows:
604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more
restrictive than those of this section, the State flow rate shall take precedence.
(Reason: To recognize State standards.)
**Tables 605.3 and 605.4; delete "Polybutylene (PB) plastic pipe and tubing':
(Reason: Polybutylene pipe is not allowed for use in this region.)
**Section 606.1; delete items #4 and #S.
(Reason: The code is too restrictive as written.)
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**Section 606.2; change to read as follows:
606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:
1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers in
one- and two-family residential occupancies, and other than in individual
sleeping
units that are provided with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses
and similar occupancies.
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2 On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.
(Reason: To provide shut-off valves to every fixture.)
***Section 608.1; change to read as follows:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in
such a manner so as to prevent contamination from nonpotable liquids, solids or gases being
introduced into the potable water supply through cross-connections or any other piping
connections to the system. Backflow preventer applications shall conform to a minimum of a
double check back flow assembly shall be provided on all commercial buildings or greater as
determined by the Building Official and other a~plicable local regulations, Table 608.1, e~e}~~
and as specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.10.
(Reason: To recognize state & local requirements.)
***Section 608.16.5; change to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric-type vacuum breaker, a pressure-type vacuum breaker, a double-check assemblv or
a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from
an atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable
water supply shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow
preventer.
(Reason: To recognize regional practices.)
**Section 60817; change to read as follows:
608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located
and constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable
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local re~ulations. In the absence of other local re~ulations installation shall be in accordance
with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8.
(Reason: To allow local requirements to govern.)
***Section 610.1; add exception to read as follows:
610.1 General. New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious matter and
disinfected prior to utilization. The method to be followed shall be that prescribed by the health
authority or water purveyor having jurisdiction or, in the absence of a prescribed method, the
procedure described in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652, or as described in this section.
This requirement shall apply to "on-site" or "inplant" fabrication of a system or to a modular
portion of a system.
1. The pipe system shall be flushed with clean, potable water until dirty water does not
appear at the points of outlet.
2. The system or part thereof shall be filled with a water/chlorine solution containing at least
50 parts per million (50 mg/L) of chlorine, and the system or part thereof shall be valved
off and allowed to stand for 24 hours; or the system or part thereof shall be filled with a
water/chlorine solution containing at least 200 parts per million (200 mg/L) of chlorine
and allowed to stand for 3 hours.
3. Following the required standing time, the system shall be flushed with clean potable
water until the chlorine is purged from the system.
4. The procedure shall be repeated where shown by a bacteriological examination that
contamination remains present in the system.
Excention: With prior approval the Code Official may wave this reauirement when deemed un-
necessarv by the Code Official.
(Reason: May not always be needed.)
**Add Section 712.5 to read as follows:
712.5 Dual Pump Svstem. All sumps shall be automatically dischar~ed and when in anv
"public use" occupancv where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units shall be provided with
dual pumps or eiectors arran~ed to function independentlv in case of overload or mechanical
failure. For storm draina
e~ sumps and pumping systems see Section 1113
(Reason: To address dual pump system. To provide reference for storm drainage systems.)
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**Section 714, 714.1; change to read as follows:
SECTION 714
ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage system shall be
permitted to be designed by approved s~ design methods.
(Reason: Code was too restrictive.)
**Section 802.1.6; amended sentence to read as follows:
802.1.6 Domestic dishwashing machines. Domestic dishwashing machines shall discharge
indirectly through an air gap or air break into a standpipe or waste receptor in accordance with
Section 802.2, or discharge into a wye-branch fitting on the tailpiece of the kitchen sink or the
dishwasher connection of a food waste grinder. The waste line of a domestic dishwashing
machine discharging into a kitchen sink tailpiece or food waste grinder shall connect to a deck-
mounted air gap.
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(Reason: Provide positive backflow protection to the water supply and prevent contamination of
" the contents of the dishwasher and to be consistent with IRC Section 2717. 3.)
**Section 802.4; add a sentence to read as follows:
No standpipe shall be installed below the round
(Reason: To make systems less susceptible to improper modifications.)
**Section 904.1; changed to read as follows:
904.1 Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated at least
six (6) inches (152 mm) above the roof, except that where a roof is to be used for any purpose
other than weather protection, the vent extensions shall be run at least 7 feet (2134 mm) above
the roof.
(Reason: To provide regional guideline on standard installation method
for this area.)
***Section 906.1; charcged to read as follows:
906.1 Distance of trap from vent. Each fixture trap shall have a protecting vent located so that
the slope and the developed length in the fixture drain from the trap weir to the vent fitting are
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within the requirements set forth in Table 906.1.
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(Reason: To be consistent with regional establish practices.)
**Section 9121; change to read as follows:
912.1 Type of fixture. A combination drain and vent system shall not serve fixtures other than
floor drains, '~~~~*~r;°°, °ra ar;r'~;~~- standpipes, and indirect waste receptors.
Combination drain and vent systems shall not receive the discharge from a food waste grinder or
clinical sink.
(Reason: To prevent trap siphoning of sinks and lavatories.)
* *Section 1002.10; delete.
(Reason: Texas State regulations cover plumbing in mental health centers. Consistent with
regional amendment to IPC 405.6.)
***Section 1101.8; change to read as follows:
1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts shall be installed in the buildin storm drainage system
and shall comply with the provisions of this code for sanitary drainage pipe cleanouts.
Exception: Subsurface drainage system
(Reason: To specify that cleanouts are only required in the building.)
**Section 1106.1; change to read as follows:
11061 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building
storm sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six 6
inches per hour t~x,~~
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(Reason: Specify the roof drain size normally used in the area.)
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**Section 1107.3; change to read as follows:
1107.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be sized in
accordance with Section 1106'~°~°~' r " r~*° ~ r ^ ; ~°a ;
, nti ~.,~a nti ti. Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water
from exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by Section 1101.7. Scuppers
shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102 mm). The flow through the
primary system shall not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system.
(Reason: Specify that overflow drainage is to be the same size as the normal roof drains.)
***Section 1202.1; delete Exception 2.
(Reason: State law already specifies that vacuum systems must comply with NFPA 99C.)
END
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having general circulation in Collin County, Texas, who being by me duly sworn, deposed and
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