2015

UNIFORM
PLUMBING
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Twenty-Seventh Edition
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ISSN 0733-2335

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FOREWORD

Origin and Development

The advantages of a statewide adopted Uniform Plumbing Code are recognized
throughout the industry. Disorder in the industry because of widely divergent plumbing
practices and the use of many different, often conflicting, plumbing codes by local
jurisdictions influenced the Western Plumbing Officials Association (now the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials [IAPMO]) to form a committee. This
committee of plumbing inspectors, master and journeyman plumbers, and plumbing
engineers, backed by public utility companies and the plumbing industry to create a
basic plumbing document for general use. The product of this effort, the first edition of
the Uniform Plumbing Code™ (UPC™) was adopted by IAPMO in 1945. The widespread
use of this code over the past five decades by jurisdictions throughout the United States
and internationally is testament to its merit.

Publishing the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code, is a significant milestone because it is the
first time in the history of the United States, a plumbing code was developed through a
true consensus process. The 2015 edition represents the most current approaches in the
plumbing field and is the fifth edition developed under the ANSI consensus process.
Contributions to the content of this code consists of diverse interests as consumers,
enforcing authorities, installers/maintainers, labor, manufacturers, research/standards/
testing laboratories, special experts, and users.

The Uniform Plumbing Code provides consumers with safe and sanitary plumbing
systems while, at the same time, allowing latitude for innovation and new technologies.
The public at large is invited and encouraged to take part in IAPMO’s open consensus
code development process. This code is updated every three years. The Uniform
Plumbing Code is dedicated to all those who, in working to achieve “the ultimate

plumbing code,”
and maintain this,have unselfishly
the finest devoted
plumbing codetheir time, effort,
in existence and personal funds to create
today.

The Uniform Plumbing Code updates every three years in revision cycles that begin twice
each year that takes two years to complete.

Each revision cycle advances according to a published schedule that includes final dates
for all major events and contains four basic steps as follows:
1. Public and Committee Proposal Stage;
2. Comment Stage;
3. Association Technical Meeting;
4. Council Appeals and Issuance of Code.

IAPMO develops “full consensus” codes built on a foundationof maximum participation and
agreement by a broad range of interests. This philosophy has led to producing technically
sound codes that promote health and safety, yet do not stifle design or development.

It is important to stress that; the process remains committed to the principles of consensus
code development where consensus Technical Committees and Correlating Committees
revise codes. The public and membership is offered multiple opportunities to debate,
provide input and raise concerns through Amending Motions at the annual Assembly
Consideration Session. Anyone may submit an appeal related to the issuance of a
document through the IAPMO Standards Council.

The 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code is supported by the American Society of Sanitary
Engineering (ASSE), the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), the
Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC-NA), the United
Association (UA), and the World Plumbing Council (WPC). The presence of these logos,
while reflecting support, does not imply any ownership of thecopyright to the UPC, which is
held exclusively by IAPMO. Further, the logos of these associations indicate the support of
IAPMO’s open consensus process being used to develop IAPMO’s codes and standards.

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The addresses of the organizations are as follows:

ASSE – 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Suite 220 • Mokena, IL 60448 • (708) 995-3019
MCAA – 1385 Piccard Drive • Rockville, MD 20850 • (301) 869-5800
PHCC-NA – PO Box 6808 • Falls Church, VA 22046 • (800) 533-7694
UA – Three Park Place • Annapolis, MD 21401 • (410) 269-2000
WPC – World Plumbing Council Secretariat, 353 Shepperton Road • East Victoria Park 6101 •
Western Australia • +61 (439) 943-098

Adoption
The Uniform Plumbing Code is available for adoption and use by jurisdictions in the
United States and Internationally. Its use within a governmental jurisdiction is
accomplished through adoption by reference in accordance with applicable
jurisdictional laws. At adoption, jurisdictions should insert the applicable information in
bracketed words in the sample ordinance. The sample legislation for adoption of the
Uniform Plumbing Code on page xii provides key components, regulations and
resolutions.

Revision Markings
Solid vertical lines in the margins indicate a technical change from the requirements of the
2012 edition. An arrow ( ) in the margin indicates where an entire section, paragraph,
exception or table has been deleted, or an item in a list of items or a table has been deleted.

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within the code. The table found on page xiv points out the relocations in the 2015 edition
of the Uniform Plumbing Code.

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not fully processed by IAPMO in accordance with ANSI’s public announcement consensus
requirements for an American National Standard (ANS) nor approved by ANSI’s Board of
Standards Review. The next revision cycle processes such text in accordance with those
requirements.

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The format of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) arranges each chapter in accordance with a
specific subject matter. However, Chapter 3 is dedicated to general requirements that are
applicable to every chapter. The subject matters are divided as follows:

CH APTERS SU BJ EC T S

1 Administration
2 Definitions
3 GeneralRegulations
4 Plumbing Fixturesand Fixture Fittings
5 WaterHeaters
6 WaterSupplyandDistribution
7 SanitaryDrainage
8 IndirectWastes
9 Vents
10 TrapsandInterceptors
11 StormDrainage
12 FuelGasPiping
13 Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas
and Medical Vacuum Systems

14 FirestopProtection
15 AlternateWaterSourcesfor
Nonpotable Applications
16 NonpotableRainwaterCatchment
Systems
17 ReferencedStandards
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
Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor
Combustion and Ventilation Opening
Design
Appendix K Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems
Appendix L Sustainable Practices

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The following is a summary of the scope and intent of the provisions addressed within the chapters and appendices of the
Uniform Plumbing Code:

Chapter 1 Administration.
Chapter 1 regulates the application, enforcement, and administration of subsequent requirements of the code. As well as

establishing the scope

A plumbing code, of the
as with code,
any otherthis chapter
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is intended to bewith enforcing
adopted as athe requirements
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enforceable in the
document tobody of
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safeguard health,
safety, property and public welfare. The code cannot be effective without satisfactory provisions for its administration and
enforcement. The Authority Having Jurisdicti on is to review the proposed and completed work andto decide whether a plumbing
system conforms to the code requirements. As a public servant, the Authority Having Jurisdiction enforces the code in an
unbiased, proper manner. The design professional is responsible for the design of a safe plumbing system. The contractor is
responsible for installing the system in accordance with theplans.

Chapter 2 Definitions.
To maintain consistency and encourage the use of common terminology, Chapter 2 establishes definitions to provide clarity
of terms and promote the use of a common language throughout the code. Understanding definitions within the context of
their application enables greater collaboration, efficiency, standardization and interpretation in applying and enforcing terms
used throughout the code. Codes are technical documents, and every term can impact the meaning of the code text. Terms
not defined have a normally accepted meaning.

Chapter 3 General Regulations.

Chapter 3 regulates the general requirements, not specific to other chapters, for installing plumbing systems. Many
regulations are not specific plumbing requirements, but relate to the overall plumbing system. This chapter contains safety
requirements for installing plumbing and also contains nonplumbing requirements for identifying pipe, pipe fittings, traps,
fixtures, materials and devices used in plumbing systems. Listing or labeling method of approval, based on applicable
nationally recognized standards, for the safe and proper installation of plumbing systems is essential to ensure protection of
public health, safety, and welfare. The safety requirements provide protection for piping, material, and structures, with
provisions for installation practices, removing stress and strain of the pipe, sleeving, and hanger support. The building’s
structural stability is protected by the regulations for cutting and notching of structural members.

Chapter 4 Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings.

This chapter regulates the minimum number of plumbing fixtures of a specific type and quality for each building. The fixtures
must be properly installed to be usable by the individuals occupying the building. The quality and design of every fixture
must conform to the applicable referenced standard. Compliance with this chapter will result in a building or structure having
acceptable plumbing fixtures for the sanitary, hygienic, cleaning, washing and food preparation needs of the occupants.

Chapter 5 Water Heaters.

Chapter 5 regulates the design, approval, installation, and safety devices of fuel burning and other types of water heaters
with the combustion air requirements for ventilation and dilution of flue gases for appliances installed in buildings. This
chapter does not apply to direct vent appliances. In addition, this chapter regulates the design, construction, installation,
maintenance of chimneys, vents and their connections to fuel burning appliances. Methods to supply combustion air may be
supplied from an indoor air supply, outdoor air supply, a combination of indoor and outdoor air supply, mechanical air
supply, or an engineered system. Combustion air provisions are based on the number of openings and the total opening
size required based on the total energy input rating of the appliance. Acceptable air supply for combustion and ventilation is
necessary for proper operation of fuel burning appliances. A shortage of combustion air can result in incomplete combustion
and production of poisonous gases, such as carbon monoxide or appliance overheating. Ventilation air provides cooling for
the appliance casing and internal controls. Inadequate ventilation of the space in which an appliance is installed can result
in increased surrounding temperatures that stress the appliance itself or other appliances in the vicinity.

Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution.

Chapter 6 regulates the design, material and installation of water supply and distribution systems, including residential fire
sprinklers. The water supply and distribution system is designed to achieve the correct water pressure and flow rates and

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avoid cross connections. For fixtures to perform properly, an acceptable supply of potable water is essential to their
operation and use. Cross connections and backflow are ranked as the highest priority because of the long history of
recognized health risks posed by cross connections, outbreaks, or cases of waterborne disease. Piping materials and
components are evaluated for their possible effect on the potable water with which they are in contact. The intent is to
control the potential adverse health effects produced by indirect additives, products, and materials that come in contact with
potable water. When selecting materials for water supply and distribution systems, consider water pressure, water
temperature, compatibility with the water supply, durability, support, and sustainability.

In addition, this chapter regulates the design, location, materials, and installation of multipurpose and stand-alone sprinkler
systems that do not include the use of antifreeze. Where systems are installed as a portion of the water distribution system
under the requirements of this chapter and are not provided with a fire department connection, backflow protection for the
water supply system is not required.

Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage.

This chapter regulates the design and installation of sanitary drainage systems to ensure they will work as intended.
Drainage piping should not be oversized nor undersized, and constructed of approved materials to guard against fouling,
deposit of solids, clogging, and with cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned. The purpose of the
sanitary drainage system is to remove effluent discharged from plumbing fixtures and other equipment to an approved point
of disposal, such as a public sanitary system or private sewage disposal system.

The basics of a sanitary drainage system include public and private sewage disposal; selection of materials; installation of
the building drain and sewer; joining methods for pipe and fittings; drainage fixture units for sizing the drainage system;
sumps and ejectors; vent sizing and length of vents; and testing.

Chapter 8 Indirect Wastes.

Chapter 8 regulates indirect waste connections that are required for plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances dealing with
food preparation, dishwashing, potable liquids, and similar equipment. An indirect connection prevents sewage from
backing up into a fixture or appliance, thus providing protection against potential health hazards. The waste pipe discharges
through an air gap or air break into a waste receptor or standpipe. The protection in the form of an air gap is necessary
when the contamination is a potential health hazard or cross connection with the potable water system. Where there is no
possibility of contaminating the potable water (nonpotable discharge), the indirect waste pipe may connect in the form of an
air break. This method is often preferred to prevent splashing. In addition, health care facilities and special wastes must be
protected from contamination that may result from the connection to the drainage system. The waste must be treated to
prevent any damage to the piping or sewage treatment process. Waste receptors are sized and designed to prevent
splashing and allow for peak discharge conditions.

Chapter 9 Vents.
Chapter 9 regulates the material, design, and installation of vents. A vent system is a pipe or pipes installed in a drainage
system that provide a flow of air to and from the system to ventilate it, provide a circulation of air to eliminate trap siphonage,
and reduce back-pressure and vacuum surge. In addition, vents provide the rapid and silent flow of waste without exposing
occupants of the building to any sewer gases. Proper installation of vents is crucial, as a telltale sign that there is a problem in
the drain and vent system is related to the elevation of the horizontal portion of the venting. Venting is not limited to sanitary
drainage systems. Venting methods are applicable to other drainage systems such as those for chemical waste, graywater
waste, and clear water waste. Sizing the venting system is directly tied to the design of the drainage system. For example, the
velocities in the drainage system and its peak flow rates affect the diameters in the venting system. Where the vertical
distance between a fixture outlet and trap is excessive, velocities in the entire drainage system will be greater than those in
the vent sizing table. All venting methods in this chapter are categorized as either dry vents or wet vents. Vent stacks, stack
vents, branch vents, island vents, relief vents, and individual vents are dry vents. Wet vents (horizontal or vertical), circuit
vents, combination drain and vents are versions of “wet venting” in which the vent is wetted by drainage flow.

Chapter 10 Traps and Interceptors.

Chapter 10 regulates the material, design, and installation of traps, interceptors, and separators. Traps are required on
drainage type plumbing fixtures and must be self-scouring without interior partitions. Interceptors, on the other hand, are

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designed to control what goes down a drain. Interceptors are used to keep harmful substances from entering the sanitary
drainage system, such as grease, sand, oil and other materials. The retained materials need periodic removal to maintain
efficiency and function of the separating device. The capacity of an interceptor is based on retention and flow rate. There are
many types of interceptors that are used at beauty salons, hospitals, meat, fish or foul packaging, refineries, repair garages,
gas stations, car washing facilities, various plants, factories, and processing sites. The designer of the building is responsible
for locating interceptors with the expectation for the frequency of maintenance, ease of cleaning and floor space for equipment.

Chapter 11 Storm Drainage.

Chapter 11 regulates the removal of stormwater from roofs, yards, paved areas, and similar areas. The objective of storm
drainage systems is to provide a conduit or channel through which runoff will be carried from a point of collection to a point
of disposal; this protects the property and the public from the uncontrolled flow of runoff and ensures that drains and inlets
are adequately sized to receive the volume of runoff that flows to the drains. For the purpose of system design, it’s necessary
to specify the duration of a selected storm. All methods used to determine volumes and peak flow use historical data. Drain
location must be coordinated with the architectural design of the building. When selecting the type of roof drain to use, the
roof construction and its thickness, along with the intended use of the roof, are required. Where the roof perimeter extends
above the roof in such a manner that water is entrapped and causes ponding, or if any portion of the roof is designed so
water can pond, secondary drainage is required. Where secondary drainage is required, scuppers, or a secondary system
of roof drains and pipes, are installed to prevent the accumulation of excessive rainwater.

Chapter 12 Fuel Gas Piping.

Chapter 12 regulates the installation of gas piping in a building, structure or within the property lines of buildings up to 5 psi.
Gas piping systems must supply the minimum volume of gas required by each gas appliance to perform their proper
operation under working conditions without exceeding the maximum pressure specified by each manufacturer. Because of

the hazards associated with fuel gas, it is important to ensure the gas system has been inspected and tested, and that it is
safe to turn on the gas supply to the building.

Chapter 13 Health Care Facilities and Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Systems.
Chapter 13 regulates the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, performance, and safe practices for medical gas and
medical vacuum systems located in health care facilities. This chapter addresses the installation and maintenance of health
care fixtures, devices, and equipment. The purpose of medical gas and medical vacuum systems is to provide safe and
sufficient flows at required pressures to the medical gas outlet or vacuum inlet terminals. System design and layout should
allow convenient access by the medical staff to outlet and inlet terminals, valves, and equipment during patient care or
emergencies, as safety is of primary concern.

Chapter 14 Firestop Protection.

Chapter 14 regulates piping penetrations of fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor and ceiling assemblies, roof
and ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures through firestopping. To firestop is to create a physical barrier that impedes the
spread of smoke, gases, and flames from one compartment in the building design to the next. The firestop is seen as a part
that is essential to protecting the lives of people who live or work in the structure, increasing the chances of not succumbing
to smoke or gases before they are able to evacuate the building. Fireproofing of this type helps to restore the fire-resistant
properties of the building materials before the openings were created as part of the construction process.

Chapter 15 Alternate Water Sources for Nonpotable Applications.

Chapter 15 regulates gray water sources, reclaimed (recycled) water sources and on-site treated nonpotable water systems.
Water sources include subsurface irrigation, subsoil irrigation, and mulch basin systems. Subsoil water irrigation provides a
means to disperse shallow drip irrigation lines and mulch basins that collect and spread water in various applications. The
reclaimed water provisions to on-site nonpotable water systems include gray water and other nonpotable water sources that are
used for on-site applications. Water reuse is integral to sustainable water management because it allows water to remain in the
environment and be preserved for future use while meeting the water requirements of the present. Water reuse reduces energy
use by removing added potable water treatment, offsetting water demands, and providing water for energy production.

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Chapter 16 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems.

Chapter 16 regulates nonpotable rainwater catchment systems that include irrigation; toilet and urinal flushing with proper
treatment; provisions where permits are required; maintenance of alternate water sources; and minimum water quality. This
chapter provides guidance on how to optimize rainwater use while ensuring there is a decrease of risk to consumers from
poor design, installation, and maintenance. Rainwater harvesting is the process of capturing, channeling, and storing water
runoff for later use. Most systems are constructed of three principal components: the catchment area, the collection device,
and the conveyance system.

Chapter 17 Referenced Standards.

Chapter 17 provides a comprehensive list of referenced standards. Referenced standards set forth specific details of
accepted practices, materials specifications, or test methods in many specialized applications. Standards provide an efficient
method of conveying complex information and specifications on the performance requirements for materials, products,
systems, application, and installation. The manner and purpose for a standard’s use and, in turn, code compliance, must be
definitive in all references to the standard. If the standard is intended to be a requirement for judging code compliance, the
code must state its intent for use. The standard should adequately address a defined need and at the same time specify the
minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and methods of testing, and required test results.

The referenced standards table is organized in a manner that makes it easy to find specific standards in alphabetical order,
and by acronym of the publishing agency of the standard. The table lists the title of the standard, the edition, any addenda,
and the section or sections of the code that reference the standard. Contact information for each publishing agency is
provided at the end of the chapter.

Appendix A Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.

Appendix A provides a method of sizing the water supply and distribution system that provides precise calculations to
establish the proper pressures and flow to the system’s fixtures. The goal of sizing the system is to deliver an acceptable
volume of water to the most hydraulically remote fixture during minimum pressure and maximum flow conditions; provide
satisfactory water pressure to the most hydraulically remote fixture during minimum pressure and maximum flow conditions;
and to prevent excessive water velocity during maximum flow conditions.

Appendix B Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems.

Appendix B contains general guidelines for the design and installation of combination waste and vent systems. These
systems are designed for waste piping and are purposely oversized to serve as both a waste and vent pipe to avoid
excessive pneumatic effects at fixture drains.

Appendix C Alternate Plumbing Systems.

The intent of this appendix is to provide clarification of procedures for the design and approval of engineered plumbing
systems, alternate materials, and equipment that are not specifically covered in other parts of the code. Alternative methods
are allowed to be used where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. Approval of alternatives is based on a
demonstration showing that the method or material used is at least equivalent in strength, deflection, and capacity to that
provided by the prescriptive methods and materials.

Appendix D Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems.

Appendix D provides general guidelines for the sizing of stormwater drainage systems. There are two pieces of information
that must always be a given. They are the roof size and the rate of rainfall for the area.

Appendix E Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks.

The provisions of this appendix apply to the plumbing and drainage systems of mobile home and recreational vehicle parks.
These provisions also apply to the use, maintenance, and installation for supplying fuel gas, water, electricity, and disposal
of sewage from accessory buildings or structures, and building components.

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Appendix F Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems.

Appendix F provides guidance on installing firefighter breathing air replenishment systems. System components include
outside fire department connection panel, interior air fill panel or station, interconnected piping distribution system and
pressure monitoring switch. Fire departments access the system through an outside connection panel and are able to pump
air into the system. The firefighters inside the structure access the system at fill stations that are found throughout the
building. The piping distribution system is made from stainless tubing or other approved materials. It delivers compressed
air to the building interior air fill stations and interior air fill panels. The tubing also acts as a conduit in the interior of the
building between the outside connection panel and the air storage system. If the system becomes over-pressurized, the air
monitoring system also acts as a pressure relief. A system isolation valve is placed alongside each interior air fill station and
interior air fill panel to isolate the system.

Appendix G Sizing of Venting Systems.

Appendix G provides added information on the sizing of gas vents. This appendix is useful to the end user for the proper sizing
of venting systems. A series of examples are given that show how to use the tables and other requirements of Chapter 5.

Appendix H Private Sewage Disposal Systems.

Appendix H provides general guidelines for the materials, design, and installation of new or existing private sewage disposal
systems. Where a building cannot be served by a public sewer system, the building site must be provided with a system for
treating the waste water generated from the use of plumbing fixtures in the building. The appendix addresses site
evaluations, materials, soil absorption systems, holding tanks, cesspools and on-site waste-water treatment systems. Private
sewage disposal systems must be designed based on the soil conditions, constructed using approved materials, and
installed according to prescribed dimensions.

Appendix I Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution.
The installation standard provides guidelines for SDR 9 crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing and fittings intended for hot-
and cold-water distribution systems. Provisions include joining methods, clearances, sizing and flow velocities, handling,
storage, exposure to heat and chemicals, and thermal expansion and contraction.

Appendix J Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design.
Appendix J provides an example of how to determine the required combination of indoor and outdoor combustion air
opening sizes for appliances. The combustion air example also provides a table that contains the required volume of a
space per the appliance BTU/h input that is based on the standard method.

Appendix K Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems.

Potable rainwater catchment system is defined as a system that uses the principal of collecting and using rain from a rooftop
or other man-made, aboveground collection surface. This appendix applies to new rainwater catchment installations, as well
as changes, additions, maintenance, and repairs to existing installations. Rainwater harvesting is the practice of collecting
the water produced during rainfall events before it has a chance to run off into a river or stream or soak into the ground and
become groundwater.

Appendix L Sustainable Practices.

This appendix provides a comprehensive set of technically sound provisions that encourage sustainable practices and
works toward improving the design and construction of plumbing systems that result in a positive long-term environmental
impact. Environmental sustainability is important because it involves natural resources that human beings need for economic
or manufactured capital. Their sustainability is defined by their reliance on infinitely available resources that are naturally
occurring, constant, and free to access.

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SAMPLE LEGISLATION FOR ADOPTION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE

The Uniform Codes are designed to be adopted by jurisdictions through an ordinance. Jurisdictions
wishing to adopt the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code as an enforceable regulation governing plumbing
systems by reference should ensure the legal basis under which adoption and implementation are
included in the ordinance.

The following sample ordinance is a guide for drafting an ordinance for adoption that addresses key
components regulations and resolutions.

ORDINANCE NO.

An ordinance of the [JURISDICTION] adopting the 2015 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, regulating
and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair,
location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the
[JURISDICTION]; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; repealing Ordinance
No. of the [JURISDICTION] and all other ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.

The [GOVERNING BODY] of the [JURISDICTION] does ordain as follows:

Section 1 Codes Adopted by Reference. That certain documents, three (3) copies of which are on file in
the office of the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] and the [JURISDICTION], being marked and
designated as the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code, including Appendix Chapters [FILL IN THE APPENDIX
CHAPTERS BEING ADOPTED], as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, be and is hereby adopted as the Code of the [JURISDICTION], in the State of [STATE NAME]
regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration,
repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems as herein

provided; providing
regulations, for penalties,
provisions, the issuance of permits
conditions and and collection
terms of fees
of such 2015 therefor;
Uniform and each
Plumbing Codeand
on all
fileof
in the
the
office of the [JURISDICTION] are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in
this ordinance.

Section 2 Modifications. The following sections are hereby revised:

Section 101.1. Insert: [NAME OF JURISDICTION]
Section 104.5. Insert: [APPROPRIATE FEE SCHEDULE]

Section 3 Conflicting Ordinances Repealed. That Ordinance No. of [JURISDICTION] entitled

[TITLE OF THE ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES IN EFFECT AT THE PRESENT TIME SO THAT THEY WILL
BE REPEALED BY MENTION] and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.

Section 4 Severability. That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for
any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The [GOVERNING BODY] 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 more
sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.

Section 5 Legal Notice. That the [JURISDICTION'S KEEPER OF RECORDS] is hereby ordered and
directed to cause this ordinance to be published. (An additional provision may be required to direct the
number of times the ordinance is to be published and to specify that it is to be in a newspaper in general
circulation. Posting may also be required.)

Section 6 Violations and Penalties. [INCORPORATE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS]

Section 7 Effective Date. That this ordinance and the rules, regulations, provisions, requirements, orders
and matters established and adopted hereby shall take effect and be in full force and effect [TIME
PERIOD] from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.

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These lists represent the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the final text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the
membership may have occurred.
IAPMO Standards Council
Linden Raimer , Chairman
Raimer Consulting Services, LLC, [U]

Tim Brink, Mechanical Contractors Association of Eastern PA [I/M] Rich Prospal, ASSE [C]

Rex , ,City
Carl Crawford
Crimmins MN of Lincoln
State Pipe[E]
Trades [SE] Ron Rice, City, of
Bob Siemsen St.ofPaul
City [C] [E]
Lincoln
James Majerowicz , UA Instructor [L] Kevin Tindall, Tindall & Ranson Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc. [I/M]
Nonvoting
Gabriella M. Davis,Secretary Lynne Simnick , Recording Secretary
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials

IAPMO Uniform Plumbing Code Technical Committee

Tim Collings , Chairman
Salt Lake City, Utah [E]
Bob Adler, City of San Jose, California [E] David L. Mann , CA Pipe Trades Council [L]
Sarah Aguilar , Southland Industries [I/M] John Nielsen, State of Idaho - Div. of Building Safety [E]
Julius Ballanco , American Society of Plumbing Engineers [SE] Thomas Pape, Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) [C]
DJ Berger, Plumbers and Steamfitters [L] Phil Ribbs, PHR Consultants [SE]
Sylvanus Bloice , Roots Plumbing Services [I/M] Arnold Rodio, Jr. , Pace Setter Plumbing [I/M]
Jeremy Brown, NSF International [R/S/T] Martin “Mo” Salberg , Plumbers, Steamfitters and Refrigeration
Dan Buuck, National Association of Home Builders [U] Fitters UA Local 393 [L]
Paul Cabot, American Gas Association [U]
Anthony Scarano , Plastics Piping Consultant [SE]
Phil Campbell , United Association [L]
Steve Silber, ASSE [R/S/T]
Maggie Carroll , Underwriters Laboratories [R/S/T]
Larry Soskin, Ace Duraflo [I/M]
Ian Chang, Intertek Testing Services [R/S/T]
Jim Stack, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National
Richard Church , Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association [M]
Bill Erickson, MCAA [I/M] Association [I/M]
Pennie Feehan , Copper Development Association [M] Amir Tabakh, City of Los Angeles - Department of Water and
John Fischer, Self [C] Power [E]
William LeVan, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute [M] April Trafton
, Donald Dickerson Associates [SE]
Alternates
Mark Casey, City of Los Angeles - Department of Building and afety
S [E] Leonard Ramociotti , LAR Consulting [SE]
Carl Cimino, Pipe Trades Training Center [L] Arnold Rodio, Sr. , Pace Setter Plumbing [I/M]
Michael Cudahy , Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association [M] Chris Salazar, NSF International, [R/S/T]
Rickey Fabra,Plumbers & Steamfitters [L] Billy Smith, American Society of Plumbing Engineers [SE]
James Galvin, Plumbing Manufacturers International [M] Don Summers, ASSE [R/S/T]
Cai Owens, National Association of Home Builders [U] Che Timmons , Local 342 [L]
Steven Panelli, City & County of San Francisco, California [E] James Walls, Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute [M]
James Pavesic , United Association [L]
Nonvoting
Denise Beach, NFPA [R/S/T] , IAPMO Staff Liaison
Enrique Gonzalez
Gary Hile, Ex -Officio IAPMO [E]
COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION ABBREVIATIONS
These classifications apply to Technical Committee members and represent their principal interest in the activity of a committee.

M Manufacturer: A representative of a maker or marketer of a product, assembly or system, or portion thereof, that is affected by the
standard.
U User: A representative of an entity that is subject to the provisions of the standard or that voluntarily uses the standard.
I/M Installer/Maintainer: A representative of an entity that is in the business of installing or maintaining a product, assembly or system
affected by the standard.
L Labor: A labor representative or employee concerned with safety in the workplace.
R/S/T Research/Standards/Testing Laboratory: A representative of an independent research organization; an organization that develops
codes, standards or other similar documents; or an independent testing laboratory.
E Enforcing Authority:A representative or an agency or an organization that promulgates and/or enforces standards.
C Consumer: A person who is, or represents, the ultimate purchaser of a product, system, or service affected by the standard, but who is
not included in theUser classification.
SE Special Expert:A person not representing any ofthe previous classifications, but who has special expertise in the scope of the standard or
portion thereof.

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2 0 1 5 L oc a t i o n 2 0 1 2 L o c a t i on 2 0 1 5 L oc a t i on 2 0 1 2 L o c a t i on
102.1 101.4 101.4,101.5 103.7,103.8
103.3 101.5 301.2–301.2.2 301.1–301.1.2
102.4 101.6,
101.11 301.2.5 – 301.5.6 301.1.3 – 301.4.6
102.4.1,102.4.2 101.6.1,101.6.2 313.3–313.5 313.1–313.3
102.3 101.7,101.11.4 Table313.3 Table313.1
102.8 101.10 313.2 313.4
102.4 101.11 313.1 313.5
102.5 101.11.1 401.2 401.1
102.2 101.11.2 403.0,403.1 402.7
102.6 101.11.3 402.7–402.11 402.8–402.12
102.3 101.11.4 411.2 403.2

103.0,103.1 102.0–102.2 412.1,412.1.1 403.3,403.3.1

103.4 102.2.1 407.2.2 403.4

106.4–106.6 102.2.2–102.2.4 420.3 403.5

405.0–405.3 406.0–406.3
103.2 102.2.5
406.0–406.4 407.0–407.4
107.0– 107.2 102.3,102.3.1
408.7.5 408.7.1
106.0,106.1 102.4
411.3 411.2–411.2.2
106.3 102.5
412.2 412.1
104.0–104.2 103.0–103.1.1
413.1,413.2 413.2,413.3
103.3.1 103.1.2 420.4 420.3
104.3,104.3.1 103.2,103.2.1
403.2 421.0,
421.1
104.4,104.4.1 103.3
407.3 421.2
104.4.6 103.3.1
507.3 507.1.1
104.4.2 – 104.4.5 103.3.2 – 103.3.4
507.3.1–507.5 507.2.1–507.4
104.5 103.4
509.6.2.5 509.6
Table104.5 Table103.4
509.6.3.2 509.6.1
104.3.2,104.3.3 103.4.1,103.4.2
509.6.1 509.6.1.1
104.5.1,104.5.2 103.4.3, 103.4.3.1
509.6.2.6 509.6.2.5
104.5.3 103.4.4–103.4.4.2
509.6.3.3 509.6.3.2
105.0,105.1 103.5
Table 509.10.1.3 Table509.10.1
105.2.1.1 103.5.1 Table 509.10.1.4 Table 509.10.1(1)
105.2 103.5.2 601.2–601.3.5 601.1–601.2.4
105.2.1.2 103.5.3 Table601.3.2 Table601.2.2
105.2.1 103.5.4,103.5.5 603.5.13 – 603.5.20 603.5.14 – 603.5.21
105.3 103.5.6–103.5.6.4 604.3–604.11 604.2–604.10
105.2.3 – 105.2.5 103.5.7 – 103.5.7.2 605.1–605.2.3 605.3–605.4.3
105.2.2 103.5.8 605.4 –605.16.3 605.5–605.17.3
105.3.1 103.5.8.1 701.2–701.3.3 701.1–701.2.3
102.7 103.5.8.2 Table701.2 Table701.1
105.2.6 103.5.9 701.5–701.7 701.3–701.5
106.2 103.5.9.1 Table701.6 Table701.4
105.3.2, 105.3.3 103.5.9.2, 103.5.9.3 Table701.7 Table701.5
105.4 103.6–103.6.2 705.2–7 05.9.4 705.4–7 05.11.4

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2 0 1 5 L o c a t i on 2 0 1 2Loc a t ion 2 0 1 5 L oc a t i on 2 0 1 2Loc a t ion

801.2– 801.7 801.1– 801.6 1303.2 1304.0,1304.1
803.3 803.1 1303.3 1305.0,1305.1
807.2,807.3 807.3,807.4 1303.4,1303.4.1 1306.0–1306.2
Table814.3 Table814.1 1303.4.2 1307.0,1307.1
814.3 814.2 1303.5 1308.0,1308.1
814.5 814.3 1301.4 1309.3
901.2,901.3 901.1,901.2 1301.2,1301.3 1309.5,1309.6
903.2–903.2.3 903.2.1–903.2.4 1301.6 1309.7
912.0–912.2 911.0–911.2 1313.1.1 1310.1.2
1001.2 1001.1 1304.4 1310.2
1015.2–1015.4 1015.3–1015.5 1304.3 1310.4
1101.2–1101.4 1101.1–1101.3 1306.3 1310.5
1101.5 – 1101.14 1101.4 – 1101.13 1307.0–1307.7 1310.6–1310.6.6
Table1101.8 Table1101.7 1304.5 – 1304.5.3 1311.1 – 1311.4
Table1101.12 Table1101.11 1305.0–1305.3 1312.0–1312.3
1101.4.2 1102.1,1102.1.1 Table 1305.1 – Table 1305.3 Table 1312.1 – Table
1101.4.3 – 1101.4.6 1102.2 – 1102.5 1312.3
Table1101.4.6 Table1102.5 1310.2.1 1313.1
1101.15 – 1101.15.3 1103.0 – 1103.4 Table1310.2.1(1) Table1313.1
1101.16 1104.0,1104.1 1310.2.2 1313.2
1101.16.1,1 101.16.2 1104.2,1104.3 1310.2.3 1313.3
1102.0 1105.0 1308.0–1308.4 1315.0–1315.4
1102.3 – 1102.3.2 1105.4 – 1105.4.2 1309.2.1 1315.5.2
1103.0 – 1106.2.3 1106.0 – 1109.2.3 1309.4 1315.6
Table1103.3 Table1106.3 1309.6 1315.7
Table1105.1(1) Table1108.1(2) 1309.4.3 1315.7.1
Table1105.1(2) Table1108.1(8) 1312.1 1315.8
1202.0–1202.3 1201.0–1201.3 1311.0–1311.2 1316.0–1316.2
1201.0–1201.1 1202.0–1202.1 1310.0 1317.0
1208.3, 1208.3.1 1208.3.1, 1208.3.2 1310.3 1317.1
1208.5.2 – 1208.5.2.3 1208.5.2.1 – 1208.5.2.4 1310.4 1317.2
1208.7.5 – 1208.7.9 1208.7.5.1 – 1208.7.7 1310.3.3 1317.3
1210.8 – 1210.8.2 1210.8.1 – 1210.8.3 1310.6 – 1310.6.8 1317.4
1211.0 – 1211.6.1 1210.15 – 1210.17.1 1310.7,1310.7.1 1317.5
1212.0,1212.1 1211.0,1211.1 1310.9,1310.9.1 1317.6
1212.2 – 1212.3.2 1211.2 – 1211.3.2 1310.5–1310.5.4 1317.7
1212.4 1211.4,1211.4.1 Table1310.5.4(1) Table1317.7
1212.4.1 – 1212.9 1211.4.2 – 1211.9 1310.5.5 1317.8
1212.10 1212.0,1212.1 1310.8,1310.8.1 1317.9
1301.5 1301.1 1309.0,1309.1 1318.0,1318.1
1301.1 1301.2 1309.3 1318.2
1304.0–1304.2 1302.0–1302.2 1309.3.5 – 1309.3.5.2 1318.3
1306.1 – 1306.2.1 1302.3 – 1302.5 1309.3.6 – 1309.3.6.9 1318.4
1310.3.1 1303.2 1309.3.7 – 1309.3.7.4 1318.5

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1309.3.9,1 309.3.9.1 1318.6 1701.0,1701.1 1401.0,1401.1
1309.3.8 – 1309.3.8.10 1318.7 Table1701.1 Table1401.1
1309.3.10 – 1309.3.10.4 1318.8 1401.0–1406.4 1501.0–1506.4
1312.0 1319.0 1501.0–1501.9 1601.0–1601.9
1312.1.2 1319.1 Table1501.5 Table1601.5
1312.7 – 1312.8.1 1319.2 – 1319.3.2 1502.0,1502.1 1602.0,1602.1
1312.6.4, 1312.6.4.1 1319.3.3, 1319.3.4 1502.2 1602.2,1602.2.1
1312.2–1312.4 1319.4–1319.6 1502.2.1 –1503.8 1602.2.2– 1603.8
1312.6 – 1312.6.2 1319.7 – 1319.7.2 Table1502.4 Table1602.4
1312.5.1 1319.8,1319.8.1 Table 1502.10, Table 1602.10,
Table 1502.11 Table 1602.11
1312.5 1319.8.2
Table1502.11.3 Table1602.11.3
1316.0,1316.1 1320.0,1320.1
Figure1503.9 Figure1603.9
1313.1.2 1320.2
1503.9 –1503.12 1603.9.1– 1603.10
1316.2–1316.3 1320.2.1–1320.3
1503.13 1603.11
1317.0,1317.1 1321.0,1321.1
1504.0 –1504.11 1604.0–1604.11
1317.3 1321.2
1504.12 1604.12
1310.11 – 1310.11.2 1322.0 – 1322.2
1601.0,1601.1 1701.0,1701.1
1312.9 1322.3
1602.0 – 1602.11.2.4 1702.0 – 1702.11.2.4
1317.4 1322.4
Figure1602.9 Figure1702.9
1312.9.2 1322.5 A102.0–A108.1 A1.0–A7.1
1318.0,1318.1 1323.0,1323.1
TableA103.1 TableA2.1
1318.3 1323.2
Chart A 103.1(1), Chart A Chart A 2.1, Chart A
1314.0 – 1314.1.1 1324.0 – 1324.2 103.1(2) 2.1(1)
1314.1.3.1 1324.3 TableA104.4 TableA3.4
1314.1.4 1324.4 Chart A 105.1(1) – Chart A Chart A 4.1 – Chart A
1303.6 1324.5 105.1(4) 4.1(3)
B101.2–B 101.6.1 B1.0–B 5.1
1314.2.1 1324.6
301.0
C 2.0
C
1314.2 1324.7
201.0
C 2.1
C
1315.0–1315.3 1325.0–1325.2.1
C301.1,C301.2 C2.2,C2.3
1315.5 1325.3
C302.0–C303.3 C3.0–C4.3
1315.5.4 1325.3.1
Table C 303.1(1), Table C 4.1,
1315.4 1325.4 Table C 303.1(2) Table C 4.1(1)
1319.0,1319.1 1326.0,1326.1 304.0
C 5.0
C
1319.2 1326.2,1326.2.1 C304.1–C501.9 C5.2–C7.9
1319.6–1319.6.4 1326.8 TableC304.2 TableC5.3
1319.7–1319.7.4 1326.9 TableC304.3 TableC5.4
1319.5–1319.5.3 1326.10 TableC401.1 TableC6.1
1319.8 1326.11 911.0–911.5 C8.0–C8.5
1320.0,1320.1 1327.0,1327.1 C601.0–C601.3 C9.0–C9.3
1319.12 –1 319.12.2 1327.1.1 C601.4 C9.4,C9.4.1
1320.2 1327.2 C 601.4.1 – C 601.9 C 9.4.2 – C 9.9
1319.3 1327.3 TableC601.2 TableC9.2
1320.3 1327.4 101.2
E 2.0
E

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E102.0–E401.3 E3.0–E23.3
Table E 203.1(1), Table E 6.1,
Table E 203.1(2) Table E 6.1(1)
E 402.0 E 24.0

E402.1 –E404.3 E24.1.1– E26.3

E405.0–E501.1 E28.0–E39.1
TableE407.1 TableE30.1
E601.0 – E 1201.1 E 41.0 – E 78.1
TableE903.1 TableE68.1
E401.4 E79.0,E79.1
101.2
G 1.0
G
Figure G 101.2(1) – Figure Figure G 1.0(a) – Figure
G 101.2(14) G 1.0(n)
G101.3–G 101.9 G1.1–G 2.4
Figure G 101.3 – Figure G Figure G 1.1 – Figure G
101.6 2.2
TableG101.8 TableG2.3
H101.2–H 101.11 H1.1–H1.10
101.2
J 1.1
J
TableJ101.2 TableJ1.1
K
104.4.1 K
103.3
K 104.4.2 – K 104.4.6 K 104.4.1 – K 104.4.5
L 402.5 – L 402.5.2.2 L 402.4 – L 402.4.2.2
L 402.6, L 402.6.1 L 402.5.1, L 402.5.2
L406.0–L407.3 L403.0–L404.3
L409.0,L409.1 L405.0,L405.1
L
504.4.1 L
503.3
L 504.4.2 – L 504.4.3.1 L 504.4.1 – L 504.4.2.1
L 504.4.4 – L 504.4.6 L 504.4.3.1 – L 504.4.5
L 603.1.1 – L 603.3.2 L 603.2.1 – L 603.4.2
TableL603.3.2 TableL603.4.2
L 603.3.4, L 603.3.4.1 L 603.4.4, L 603.4.4.1
L603.3.4.2 L603.4.4.4
L 603.3.5, L 603.3.5.1 L 603.4.5, L 603.4.5.1
L603.3.5.2 L603.4.5.3
L 603.3.6 – L 603.4.2 L 603.4.6 – L 603.5.2
L 603.4.3 – L 603.5 L 603.5.3 – L 603.6

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CH APTER 1 A D M IN IS T R AT I O N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 C H A PT E R 2 D E F IN IT IO N S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
101.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 201.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
101.1 Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 201.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
101.2 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 202.0 Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
101.3 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 202.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
101.4 Unconstitutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
101.5 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 C H AP TER 3 G E N E R A L R E G U L AT IO N S . . . . . . 2 1
102.0 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 301.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
102.1 Conflicts Between Codes . . . . . . . . .1 301.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
102.2 Existing Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 301.2 Minimum Standards . . . . . . . . . . . .21
102.3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 301.3 Alternate Materials and Methods
102.4 Additions,Alterations, of Construction Equivalency . . . . . .21
Renovations, or Repairs . . . . . . . . . .1 301.4 Flood Hazard Areas . . . . . . . . . . . .21
102.5 Health and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 301.5 Alternative Engineered Design . . . .22
102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy . . .1 302.0 Iron Pipe Size (IPS) Pipe . . . . . . . .22
102.7 Moved Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 302.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
102.8 Appendices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 303.0 Disposal of Liquid Waste . . . . . . . .22
103.0 Duties and Powers of the 303.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . . . .2
304.0 Connections to Plumbing
103.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 System Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
103.2 Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
103.3 Applications and Permits . . . . . . . . .2 304.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
305.0 Damage to Drainage System
103.4 Right of Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 or Public Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
104.0 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 305.1 Unlawful Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
104.1 Permits Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 306.0 Industrial Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
104.2 Exempt Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 306.1 Detrimental Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . .22
104.3 Application for Permit . . . . . . . . . . . .2 306.2 Safe Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
104.4 Permit Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 307.0 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
104.5 Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 307.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
105.0 Inspections and Testing . . . . . . . . . .4 307.2 Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
105.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 308.0 Improper Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
105.2 Required Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . .4 308.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
105.3 Testing of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 309.0 Workmanship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
105.4 Connection to Service Utilities . . . . .5 309.1 Engineering Practices . . . . . . . . . . .23
106.0 Violations and Penalties . . . . . . . . . .5 309.2 Concealing Imperfections . . . . . . . .23
106.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 309.3 Burred Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation . . .5 309.4 Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . .23
106.3 Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 310.0 Prohibited Fittings and
106.4 Stop Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities 310.1 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 310.2 Drainage and Vent Piping . . . . . . . .23
106.6 Authority to Condemn . . . . . . . . . . . .6 310.3 Waste Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
107.0 Board of Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 310.4 Use of Vent and Waste Pipes . . . . .23
107.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 310.5 Obstruction of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . .23
107.2 Limitations of Authority . . . . . . . . . . .6 310.6 Dissimilar Metals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Table 104.5 Plumbing Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . . .7 310.7 Direction of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

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311.0 Independent Systems . . . . . . . . . . .23 319.0 Medical Gas and Vacuum
311.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
312.0 Protection of Piping, Materials, 319.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
and Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 320.0 Rehabilitation of Piping Systems . .25
312.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 320.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
312.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Table 313.3 Hangers and Supports . . . . . . . . . .26
312.3 Building Sewer and Drainage
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 CH A PT ER 4 P L U M B IN G F I X T U R E S
312.4 Corrosion, Erosion, and AND FIXTU RE FITTI NGS . . . . . . .27
Mechanical Damage . . . . . . . . . . . .23 401.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.5 Protectively Coated Pipe . . . . . . . .23 401.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.6 Freezing Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .23 401.2 Quality of Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.7 Fire-Resistant Construction . . . . . .23 402.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.8 Waterproofing of Openings . . . . . . .23 402.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.9 Steel Nail Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 402.2 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.10 Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
402.3 Securing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.11 Structural Members . . . . . . . . . . . .24
402.4 Wall-Hung Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.12 Rodentproofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
402.5 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
312.13 Exposed ABS Piping . . . . . . . . . . .24
402.6 Flanged Fixture Connections . . . . .27
312.14 Exposed PVC Piping . . . . . . . . . . .24
402.7 Supply Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
313.0 Hangers and Supports . . . . . . . . . .24
402.8 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
313.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
402.9 Design and Installation of
313.2 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
313.3 Suspended Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 402.10 Slip Joint Connections . . . . . . . . . .28
313.4 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 402.11 Future Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
313.5 Underground Installation . . . . . . . .24
403.0 Accessible Plumbing Facilities . . . .28
313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
403.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Table 313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
403.2 Fixtures and Fixture Fittings for
313.7 Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Persons with Disabilities . . . . . . . . .28
314.0 Trenching, Excavation, and 403.3 Exposed Pipes and Surfaces . . . . .28
Backfill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
404.0 Overflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
314.1 Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
404.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
314.2 Tunneling and Driving . . . . . . . . . . .24
405.0 Prohibited Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
314.3 Open Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
405.1 Prohibited Water Closets . . . . . . . .28
314.4 Excavations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
405.2 Prohibited Urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
315.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . . .25
405.3 Miscellaneous Fixtures . . . . . . . . . .28
315.1 Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
315.2 Prohibited Joints and 406.0 Special Fixtures and Specialties . .28
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 406.1 Water and Waste Connections . . . .28
316.0 Increasers and Reducers . . . . . . . .25 406.2 Special Use Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
316.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 406.3 Special Use Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . .28
317.0 Food-Handling Establishments . . . .25 406.4 Zinc Alloy Components . . . . . . . . . .28
317.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 407.0 Lavatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
318.0 Test Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 407.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
318.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 407.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .28
318.2 Pressure Tests (10 psi or less) . . . .25 407.3 Limitation of Hot Water
318.3 Pressure Tests (greater than Temperature for Public
10 psi to 100 psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Lavatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
318.4 Pressure Tests (exceeding 407.4 Transient Public Lavatories . . . . . .29
100 psi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 407.5 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

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 407.6 Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 415.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.0 Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 415.2 Drinking Fountain Alternatives . . . .32
408.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 415.3 Drainage Connection . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .29 415.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.3 Individual Shower and 416.0 Emergency Eyewash and
Tub-Shower Combination Shower Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Control Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 416.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.4 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
408.5 Finished Curb or Threshold . . . . . .29 416.2 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
416.3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.6 Shower Compartments . . . . . . . . . .29 416.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.7 Lining for Showers and 416.5 Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
417.0 Faucets and Fixture Fittings . . . . . .32
408.8 Public Shower Floors . . . . . . . . . . .30
417.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
408.9 Location of Valves and Heads . . . .30
417.2 Deck Mounted Bath/Shower
408.10 Water Supply Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
409.0 Bathtubs and Whirlpool 417.3 Handheld Showers . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Bathtubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
417.4 Faucets and Fixture Fittings
409.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 with Hose Connected Outlets . . . . .32
409.2 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 417.5 Separate Controls for Hot and
409.3 Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Cold Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
409.4 Limitation of Hot Water in 418.0 Floor Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Bathtubs and Whirlpool 418.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Bathtubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
418.2 Strainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
409.5 Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .30
409.6 Installation and Access . . . . . . . . . .30 418.3 Location of Floor Drains . . . . . . . . .33
418.4 Food Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . .33
410.0 Bidets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
418.5 Floor Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
410.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
419.0 Food Waste Disposers . . . . . . . . . .33
410.2 Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .31
419.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
410.3 Limitation of Water
Temperature in Bidets . . . . . . . . . .31 419.2 Drainage Connection . . . . . . . . . . .33

411.0 Water Closets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 419.3 Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

411.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 420.0 Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

411.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .31 420.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

411.3 Water Closet Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 420.2 Water Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . .33

412.0 Urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 420.3 Pre-Rinse Spray Valve . . . . . . . . . .33

412.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 420.4 Waste Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

412.2 Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .31 421.0 Floor Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

413.0 Flushing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 421.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

413.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 421.2 Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

413.2 Flushometer Valves . . . . . . . . . . . .31 422.0 MinimumNumberof

Required Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
413.3 Flush Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
422.1 Fixture Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
413.4 Water Supply for Flush Tanks . . . .31
422.2 Separate Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
413.5 Overflows in Flush Tanks . . . . . . . .32
422.3 Fixture Requirements for
414.0 Dishwashing Machines . . . . . . . . . .32 Special Occupancies . . . . . . . . . . .34
414.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 422.4 Toilet Facilities Serving
414.2 Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Employees and Customers . . . . . .34
414.3 Drainage Connection . . . . . . . . . . .32 422.5 Toilet Facilities for Workers . . . . . .34
415.0 Drinking Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Table 422.1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities . . . . .35

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CH APTE R 5 WAT E R H E AT E R S . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 507.8 Safety Shutoff Devices for
501.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Unlisted LP-Gas Appliances
Used Indoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
501.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
507.9 Use ofAir or Oxygen Under
502.0 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
502.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 507.10 Protection of Gas Appliances
503.0 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 from Fumes or Gases other
503.1 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents . .39 than Products of Combustion . . . . .44
507.11 Process Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
503.2 Final Water Heater Inspection . . . .39
504.0 Water Heater Requirements . . . . . .39 507.12 Flammable Vapors . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

504.1 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 507.13 Installation in Garages . . . . . . . . . .44

504.2 Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 507.14 Installationi nC ommercial

Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
504.3 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
507.15 Installation in Aircraft Hangars . . . .45
Table 501.1(1) First Hour Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
507.16 Venting of Flue Gases . . . . . . . . . .45
504.4 Pressure-Limiting Devices . . . . . . .40
507.17 Extra Device or Attachment . . . . . .45
504.5 Temperature-Limiting Devices . . . .40
507.18 Adequate Capacity of Piping . . . . .45
504.6 Temperature, Pressure, and
Vacuum Relief Devices . . . . . . . . . .40 507.19 Avoiding Strain on Gas Piping . . . .45

505.0 Oil-Burning and Other Water 507.20 Gas Appliance Pressure

Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
507.21 Venting of Gas Appliance
505.1 Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Pressure Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . .45
505.2 Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
507.22 Bleed Lines for Diaphragm-Type
505.3 Oil-Fired Water Heaters . . . . . . . . .40 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
505.4 Indirect-Fired Water Heaters . . . . .40 507.23 Combination of Appliances
Table 501.1(2) Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
506.0 Air for Combustion and 507.24 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . .46
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 507.25 Protection of Outdoor
506.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
506.2 Indoor Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . .40 507.26 Accessibility for Service . . . . . . . . .46
506.3 Indoor Opening Size and 508.0 Equipment and Appliances on
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
506.4 Outdoor Combustion Air . . . . . . . . .41 508.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
506.5 Combination Indoor and 508.2 Installation of Equipment and
Outdoor Combustion Air . . . . . . . . .43 Appliances on Roofs . . . . . . . . . . .46
506.6 Engineered Installations . . . . . . . . .43 508.3 Access to Equipment and
506.7 Mechanical Combustion Air Appliances on Roofs . . . . . . . . . . .46
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 508.4 Appliances in Attics and
506.8 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens . . . .43 Under-Floor Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . .46
506.9 Combustion Air Ducts . . . . . . . . . . .43 509.0 Venting of Appliances . . . . . . . . . . .47

507.0 Appliance and Equipment 509.1 Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

509.2 Connection to Venting Systems . . .47
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . .43 509.3 Design and Construction . . . . . . . .47
507.1 Dielectric Insulator . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
509.4 Type of Venting System to
507.2 Seismic Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
507.3 Support of Appliances . . . . . . . . . .44
509.5 Masonry, Metal, and
507.4 Ground Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Factory-Built Chimneys . . . . . . . . .48
507.5 Drainage Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Table 509.4 Type of Venting System to
507.6 Added or Converted Equipment be Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
or Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 509.6 Gas Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
507.7 Types of Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Table 509.6.2 Roof Pitch Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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 509.7 Single-Wall Metal Pipe . . . . . . . . . .52 601.2 Hot and Cold Water Required . . . .91
509.8 Through-the-Wall Vent 601.3 Identification of a Potable and
Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Nonpotable Water System . . . . . . .91
Table 509.7.3(1) Clearance for Connectors . . . . . . .53 Table 601.3.2 Minimum Length of Color
Table 509.7.3(2) Reduction of Clearances with Field and Size of Letters . . . . . . . .91
Specified Forms of Protection . . . .55 602.0 Unlawful Connections . . . . . . . . . . .91
509.9 Condensation Drain . . . . . . . . . . . .56 602.1 Prohibited Installation . . . . . . . . . . .91
509.10 Vent Connectors for Category I 602.2 Cross-Contamination . . . . . . . . . . .92

Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 602.3 Backflow Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Table 509.10.1.3 Minimum Thickness for 602.4 Approval by Authority . . . . . . . . . . .92
Galvanized Steel Vent 603.0 Cross-Connection Control . . . . . . .92
Connectorsfor Low-Heat
603.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
603.2 Approval of Devices or
Table 509.10.1.4 Minimum Thickness for Steel
Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Vent Connectors for Medium-Heat
Appliances and Commercial and 603.3 Backflow Prevention Devices,
Industrial Incinerators . . . . . . . . . . .57 Assemblies, and Methods . . . . . . .92
509.11 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls . . .58 Table 603.2 Backflow Prevention Devices,
Assemblies, and Methods . . . . . . .93
509.12 Manually Operated Dampers . . . . .59
509.13 Automatically Operated Table 603.3.1 Minimum Air Gaps for Water
Vent Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

509.14 Obstructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 603.4 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . .95

510.0 Sizing of Category I Venting 603.5 Specific Requirements . . . . . . . . . .96
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 604.0 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
510.1 Single Appliance Vent Table 604.1 Pipe, Tube, and Fittings . . . . . . . . .98
510.1.2(1) through 604.2 Lead Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.1.2(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
510.2 Multiple Appliance Vent Table 604.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Tube . . . . .98
604.4 Hard-Drawn Copper or Copper
510.2(1) through Table 510.2(9) . . .61 Alloy Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum 604.5 Flexible Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
604.6 Cast-Iron Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.1.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent . . . .65
604.7 Malleable Iron Fittings . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.1.2(2) Type B Double-Wall Gas Vent . . . .68 604.8 Previously Used Piping and
Table 510.1.2(3) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.1.2(4) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 604.9 Epoxy Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.1.2(5) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or 604.10 Plastic Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent . . . .74 604.11 Solder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Table 510.1.2(6) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . . .75 Table 604.1 Materials for Building Supply
Table 510.2(1) Type B Double-Wall Vent . . . . . . .76 and Water Distribution Piping
Table 510.2(2) Type B Do uble-Wall Vent . . . . . . . .80 and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Table 510.2(3) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 604.12 Flexible Corrugated Connectors . . .99
Table 510.2(4) Masonry Chimney . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 604.13 Water Heater Connectors . . . . . . . .99
Table 510.2(5) Single-Wall Metal Pipe or 605.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . . .99
Type B Asbestos-Cement Vent . . . .86 605.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe,
Table 510.2(6) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . . .86 Tubing, and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Table 510.2(7) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . . .87 605.2 CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints . . .100
Table 510.2(8) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . . .88 605.3 CPVC/AL/CPVC Plastic Pipe
Table 510.2(9) Exterior Masonry Chimney . . . . . . .89 and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
605.4 Ductile Iron Pipe and Joints . . . . .101
CH APTER 6 WAT E R S U P P LY A N D 605.5 Galvanized Steel Pipe and
DISTRIBUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 1
601.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 605.6 PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing and
601.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 1

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 605.7 PE-AL-PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing 609.7 Abutting Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 609.8 Low-Pressure Cutoff Required
605.8 PE-RT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 on Booster Pumps for Water
605.9 PEX Plastic Tubing and Joints . . .102 Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . .106
605.10 PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Tubing 609.9 Disinfection of Potable Water
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
605.11 Polypropylene (PP) Piping 609.10 Water Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 609.11 Pipe Insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
605.12 PVC Plastic Pipe and Joints . . . . .103 610.0 Size of Potable Water Piping . . . .106
605.13 Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints . .103 610.1 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
605.14 Slip Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 610.2 Pressure Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

605.15 Dielectric Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 610.3 Quantity of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

610.4 Sizing Water Supply and
605.16 Joints Between Various
Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . .106
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Table 610.3 Water Supply Fixture Units
606.0 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
(WSFU) and Minimum Fixture
606.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Branch Pipe Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . .107
606.2 Fullway Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Table 610.4 Fixture Unit Table for
606.3 Multidwelling Units . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Determining Water Pipe and
606.4 Multiple Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Meter Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

606.5 Control Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 610.5 Sizing perAppendices

A and C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
606.6 Accessible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
610.6 Friction and Pressure Loss . . . . . .109
606.7 Multiple Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
610.7 Conditions for Using
607.0 Potable Water Supply Tanks . . . .104 Table 610.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
607.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
610.8 Size of Meter
Supply and Building
Pipe Using Table 610.4 . .109
607.2 Potable Water Tanks . . . . . . . . . .104
607.3 Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 610.9 Size of Branches . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
607.4 Overflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 610.10 Sizing for Flushometer Valves . . .109
607.5 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Table 610.10 Flushometer Fixture Units
for Water Sizing Using
608.0 Water Pressure, Pressure
Table 610.3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Regulators, Pressure Relief
Valves, and Vacuum Relief 610.11 Sizing Systems for
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Flushometer Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . .110
610.12 Sizing for Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
608.1 Inadequate Water Pressure . . . . .104
610.13 Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
608.2 Excessive Water Pressure . . . . . .104
611.0 Drinking Water Treatment
608.3 Expansion Tanks, and
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Combination Temperature and
Pressure-Relief Valves . . . . . . . . .104 611.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
611.2 Air Gap Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .110
608.4 Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . .105
611.3 Connection Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . .110
608.5 Discharge Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
611.4 Sizing of Residential Softeners . . .110
608.6 Water-Heating Devices . . . . . . . . .105
612.0 Residential Fire Sprinkler
608.7 Vacuum Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . .105 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
609.0 Installation, Testing, Unions,
612.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Table 611.4 Sizing of Residential Water
609.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Softeners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
609.2 Trenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
612.2 Types of Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
609.3 Under Concrete Slab . . . . . . . . . .105
612.3 Sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
609.4 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Table 612.3.3.1 Locations Where Intermediate
609.5 Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Temperature Sprinklers
609.6 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 are Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

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 612.4 Sprinkler Piping System . . . . . . . .112 703.0 Size of Drainage Piping . . . . . . . .126
612.5 Sprinkler Piping Design . . . . . . . .112 703.1 Minimum Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Table 612.3.6 Minimum Separation From 703.2 Maximum Number of Fixture
Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Table 612.5.3.2(1) Water Service Pressure 703.3 Sizing per Appendix C . . . . . . . . .126
Loss (PLws) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 704.0 Fixture Connections ( Drainage) . .126
Table 612.5.3.2(2) Minimum Water Meter 704.1 Inlet Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Pressure Loss (PLm) . . . . . . . . . .116 704.2 Single Vertical Drainage Pipe . . . .126
612.6 Instructions and Signs . . . . . . . . .116 704.3 Commercial Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
612.7 Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . .116 705.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . .126
Table 612.5.3.2(3) Elevation Loss (PLe) . . . . . . . . . . .116 705.1 ABS andABS Co-Extruded
Table 612.5.3.2(4) Allowable Pipe Length for Plastic Pipe and Joints . . . . . . . . .126
3/4 Inch Type M Copper 705.2 Cast-Iron Pipe and Joints . . . . . . .126
Water Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
Table 703.2 Maximum Unit Loading and
Table 612.5.3.2(5) Allowable Pipe Length for
Maximum Length of Drainage
1 Inch Type M Copper
and Vent Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Water Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118
705.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe
Table 612.5.3.2(6) Allowable Pipe Length for
3/4 Inch IPS CPVC Pipe . . . . . . . .119 (DWV) and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Table 612.5.3.2(7) Allowable Pipe Length for 705.4 Galvanized Steel Pipe
1Inch IPS CPVC Pipe . . . . . . . . . .120 and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Table 612.5.3.2(8) Allowable Pipe Length for 705.5 PVC and PVC Co-Extruded
3/4 Inch PEX Tubing . . . . . . . . . . .121 Plastic Pipe and Joining
Table 612.5.3.2(9) Allowable Pipe Length for Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
1 Inch PEX Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . .122 705.6 Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints . .128

705.7 Vitrified Clay Pipe and Joints . . . .128

CH APTER 7 S A N ITA RY D R A IN A G E . . . . . . . . 1 2 3 705.8 Special Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
PA R T I D r a i na g e S y s t em s . . . . . . . . . . .123 705.9 Joints Between Various
701.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
701.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 706.0 Changes in Direction of
701.2 Drainage Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Drainage Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

701.3 Drainage Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 706.1 Approved Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

701.4 Continuous Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . .123 706.2 Horizontal to Vertical . . . . . . . . . .129
701.5 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 706.3 Horizontal to Horizontal . . . . . . . .129
701.6 Caulking Ferrules . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 706.4 Vertical to Horizontal . . . . . . . . . .129
701.7 Soldering Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . .123 707.0 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Table 701.6 Caulking Ferrules . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 707.1 Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
Table 701.7 Soldering Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . .123 Table 707.1 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
702.0 Fixture Unit Equivalents . . . . . . . .123 707.2 Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129
702.1 Trap Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 707.3 Watertight and Gastight . . . . . . . .129
Table 701.2 Materials for Drain, Waste, 707.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Vent Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . .124 707.5 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Table 702.1 Drainage Fixture Unit 707.6 Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Values (DFU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 707.7 Interceptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
702.2 Intermittent Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 707.8 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
702.3 Continuous Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 707.9 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Table 702.2(1) Maximum Drainage Fixture 707.10 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Units for a Trap and Trap Arm . . .126
707.11 Pressure Drainage Systems . . . . .130
Table 702.2(2) Discharge Capacity in Gallons
Per Minute for Intermittent 707.12 Countersunk Cleanout Plugs . . . .130
Flow Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 707.13 Hubless Blind Plugs . . . . . . . . . . .130

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 707.14 Trap Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 714.4 Commercial Food Waste
708.0 Grade of Horizontal Drainage Disposer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 714.5 Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
708.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 715.0 Building Sewer Materials . . . . . . .133
709.0 Gravity Drainage Required . . . . . .130 715.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
709.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 715.2 Joining Methods and Materials . . .133
710.0 Drainage of Fixtures Located 715.3 Existing Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Below the Next Upstream
Manhole or Below the Main 716.0 Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
716.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
Sewer Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
717.0 Size of Building Sewers . . . . . . . .133
710.1 Backflow Protection . . . . . . . . . . .130
717.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
710.2 Sewage Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Table 717.1 Maximum/Minimum Fixture
710.3 Sewage Ejector and Pumps . . . . .130 Unit Loading on Building
710.4 Discharge Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Sewer Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
710.5 Size of Building Drains and 718.0 Grade, Support, and Protection
Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 of Building Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . .133
710.6 Backwater Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 718.1 Slope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
710.7 Drainage and Venting Systems . .131 718.2 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133
710.8 Sump and Receiving Tank 718.3 Protection from Damage . . . . . . .133
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
719.0 Cleanouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
710.9 Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
719.1 Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
710.10 Sump and Receiving Tank
719.2 No Additional Cleanouts . . . . . . . .134
Covers and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
719.3 Building Sewer Cleanouts . . . . . .134
710.11 Air Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131
710.12 Grinder Pump Ejector . . . . . . . . . .131 719.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
719.5 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
710.13 Macerating Toilet Systems
719.6 Manholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
and Pumped Waste Systems . . . .131
720.0 Sewer and Water Pipes . . . . . . . .134
711.0 Suds Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
711.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 720.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

712.0 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 721.0 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

712.1 Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 721.1 Building Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
712.2 Water Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 721.2 Abutting Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
712.3 Air Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 722.0 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage
PA R T I I B u i l d i ng S e w er s . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Disposal Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

713.0 Sewer Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 722.1 Building (House) Sewer . . . . . . . .134

713.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 722.2 Cesspools, Septic Tanks, and

Seepage Pits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 4
713.2 Private Sewage Disposal
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 722.3 Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
713.3 Public Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 722.4 Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
713.4 Public Sewer Availability . . . . . . . .132 Table 721.1 Minimum Horizontal Distance

713.5 Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Required from Building Sewer . . .135

722.5 Disposal Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
713.6 Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
723.0 Building Sewer Test . . . . . . . . . . .135
713.7 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
723.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135
714.0 Damage to Public Sewer or
Private Sewage Disposal
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 CH A PT ER 8 IN D IR E C T WA S T E S . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 7
714.1 Unlawful Practices . . . . . . . . . . . .133 801.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
714.2 Prohibited Water Discharge . . . . .133 801.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
714.3 Prohibited Sewer Connection . . . .133 801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required . . .137

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 801.3 Food and Beverage Handling 813.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 814.0 Condensate Wastes and Control . 140
801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps . . . .137 814.1 Condensate Disposal . . . . . . . . . .140
801.5 Connections from Water 814.2 Condensate Control . . . . . . . . . . .140
Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . .137
814.3 Condensate Waste Pipe
801.6 Sterilizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Material and Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . .140
801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets . . . . . . . .137 Table 814.3 Minimum Condensate
802.0 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 Pipe Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
802.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 814.4 Appliance Condensate Drains . . .140
803.0 Indirect Waste Piping . . . . . . . . . .137 814.5 Point of Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . .141
803.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 814.6 Condensate Waste From Air-
803.2 Copper and Copper Alloys . . . . . .137 Conditioning Coils . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
803.3 Pipe Size and Length . . . . . . . . . .137 814.7 Plastic Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141
804.0 Indirect Waste Receptors . . . . . . .138
804.1 Standpipe Receptors . . . . . . . . . .138 CH APTER 9 VE NTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
805.0 Pressure Drainage 901.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
901.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
805.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
901.2 Vents Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
806.0 Sterile Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
901.3 Trap Seal Protection . . . . . . . . . . .143
806.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
902.0 Vents Not Required . . . . . . . . . . .143
807.0 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
902.1 Interceptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
807.1 Non-Classed Apparatus . . . . . . . .138
902.2 Bars, Soda Fountains, and
807.2 Undiluted Condensate Waste . . . .138
Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
807.3 Domestic Dishwashing
903.0 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 8 903.1 Applicable Standards . . . . . . . . . .143
808.0 Cooling Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
808.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 903.2 Use of Copper or Copper Alloy
809.0 Drinking Fountains . . . . . . . . . . . .138 Tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
809.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138 903.3 Changes in Direction . . . . . . . . . .143
810.0 Steam and Hot Water Drainage 904.0 Size of Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Condensers and Sumps . . . . . . . .138 904.1 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
810.1 High Temperature Discharge . . . .138 904.2 Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Table 810.1 Pipe Connections in Blowoff 905.0 Vent Pipe Grades and
Condensers and Sumps . . . . . . . .139 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
810.2 Sumps, Condensers, and 905.1 Grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Intercepting Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . .13 9
905.2 Horizontal Drainage Pipe . . . . . . .144
810.3 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
905.3 Vent Pipe Rise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
810.4 Strainers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
905.4 Roof Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
811.0 Chemical Wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
905.5 Location of Opening . . . . . . . . . . .144
811.1 Pretreatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
905.6 Common Vertical Pipe . . . . . . . . .144
811.2 Waste and Vent Pipes . . . . . . . . .139
906.0 Vent Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
811.3 Joining Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
811.4 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.1 Roof Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

811.5 Permanent Record . . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.2 Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

811.6 Chemical Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.3 Use of Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
811.7 Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.4 Outdoor Installations . . . . . . . . . . .144
811.8 Diluted Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.5 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
812.0 Clear Water Wastes . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.6 Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
812.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 906.7 Frost or Snow Closure . . . . . . . . .144
813.0 Swimming Pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 907.0 Vent Stacks and Relief Vents . . . .144

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 907.1 Drainage Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 1005.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
907.2 Yoke Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 1006.0 Floor Drain Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
908.0 Wet Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 1006.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
908.1 Vertical Wet Venting . . . . . . . . . . .144 1007.0 Trap Seal Protection . . . . . . . . . . .148
908.2 Horizontal Wet Venting for a 1007.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Bathroom Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1008.0 Building Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
909.0 Special Venting for Island 1008.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
909.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.0 Interceptors( Clarifiers)a nd
Separators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 8
910.0 Combination Waste and Vent
1009.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145
910.1 Where Permitted . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.2 Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

910.2 Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.3 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

910.3 Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.4 Relief Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

910.4 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.5 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
910.5 Vertical Waste Pipe . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.6 Maintenance of Interceptors . . . . .148
910.6 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1009.7 Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
910.7 Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 1010.0 Slaughterhouses, Packing
911.0 Circuit Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Establishments, etc . . . . . . . . . . .148
911.1 Circuit Vent Permitted . . . . . . . . . .146 1010.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
911.2 Vent Size and Connection . . . . . .146 1011.0 Minimum Requirements for
911.3 Slope and Size of Horizontal Auto Wash Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 1011.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
911.4 Relief Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 1012.0 Commercial and Industrial
911.5 Additional Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Laundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
912.0 Engineered Vent System . . . . . . .146 1012.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
912.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 1013.0 Bottling Establishments . . . . . . . .149
912.2 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . .146 1013.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
1014.0 Grease Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . .149
CH APTER 10 T R AP S A ND 1014.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
INTERCEPTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 1014.2 Hydromechanical Grease
1001.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149
1001.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 1014.3 Gravity Grease Interceptors . . . . .149
1001.2 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Table 1014.2.1 Hydromechanical Grease
1002.0 Traps Protected by Vent Pipes . . .147 Interceptor Sizing Using
1002.1 Vent Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Gravity Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . . . .150
1002.2 Fixture Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Table 1014.3.6 Gravity Grease Interceptor
1002.3 Change of Direction . . . . . . . . . . .147 Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening . . . . . . . . . . . .147 1015.0 FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases)
Disposal System . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
1003.0 Traps — Described . . . . . . . . . . . .147

1003.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . .147 1015.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

1003.2 Slip Joint Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 1015.2 Components, Materials, and
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Table 1002.2 Horizontal Lengths of Trap
Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 1015.3 Sizing and Installation . . . . . . . . .151

1003.3 Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 1015.4 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

1004.0 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 1016.0 Sand Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

1004.1 Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 1016.1 Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

1004.2 Movable Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 1016.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction . . . .151
1005.0 Trap Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148 1016.3 Construction and Size . . . . . . . . .151

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 1016.4 Separate Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Table 1105.1(1) Controlled-Flow Maximum
1017.0 Oil and Flammable Liquid Roof Water Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152 Table 1105.1(2) Distance of Scupper Bottoms
1017.1 Interceptors Required . . . . . . . . . .152 Above Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
1017.2 Design of Interceptors . . . . . . . . .152 1105.2 Setback Roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
1106.0 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
C H A P T E R 11 S TO R M D R A IN A G E . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 3 1106.1 Testing Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157
1101.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 1106.2 Methods of Testing Storm
Drainage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .157
1101.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Table 1101.8 Sizing of Horizontal
1101.2 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Rainwater Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
1101.3 Storm Water Drainage to
Table 1101.12 Sizing Roof Drains, Leaders,
Sanitary Sewer Prohibited . . . . . .153
and Vertical Rainwater Piping . . .159
1101.4 Material Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Table 1103.3 Size of Gutters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Table 1101.4.6 Materials for S ubsoil Drain
Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
C H AP TER 1 2 F U E L G A S P IP I N G . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 1
1101.5 Expansion Joints Required . . . . . .153
1201.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
1101.6 Subsoil Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
1201.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
1101.7 Building Subdrains . . . . . . . . . . . .154 1202.0 Coverage of Piping System . . . . .161
1101.8 Areaway Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 1202.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
1101.9 Window Areaway Drains . . . . . . .154 1202.2 Piping System Requirements . . . .161
1101.10 Filling Stations and Motor 1202.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Vehicle Washing 1203.0 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
1203.1 Inspection Notification . . . . . . . . .161
1101.11 Paved Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 1203.2 Excavation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
1101.12 Roof Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154 1203.3 Type of Inspections . . . . . . . . . . .161
1101.13 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1203.4 Inspection Waived . . . . . . . . . . . .161
1101.14 Rainwater Sumps . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1204.0 Certificate of Inspection . . . . . . . .162
1101.15 Traps on Storm Drains and 1204.1 Issuance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1204.2 Gas Supplier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
1101.16 Leaders, Conductors, and 1204.3 Unlawful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1205.0 Authority to Render Gas
1102.0 Roof Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
1102.1 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1205.1 Authorized Personnel . . . . . . . . . .162
1102.2 Dome Strainers Required . . . . . . .155 1205.2 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
1102.3 Roof Drain Flashings . . . . . . . . . .155 1206.0 Authority to Disconnect . . . . . . . .162
1103.0 Size of Leaders, Conductors, 1206.1 Disconnection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
and Storm Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1206.2 Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
1103.1 Vertical Conductors and 1206.3 Capped Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
Leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 1207.0 Temporary Use of Gas . . . . . . . . .162
1103.2 Size of Horizontal Storm Drains 1207.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
and Sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
1208.0 Gas Piping System Design,
1103.3 Size of Roof Gutters . . . . . . . . . . .155 Materials, and Components . . . . .162
1103.4 Side Walls Draining onto a Roof .155 1208.1 Installation of Piping System . . . .162
1104.0 Values for Continuous Flow . . . . .156 1208.2 Provision for Location of
1104.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Point of Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162
1105.0 Controlled-Flow Roof 1208.3 Interconnections Between
Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 Gas Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . .162
1105.1 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 1208.4 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems . . .162

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 Table 1208.4.1 Approximate Gas Input for 1212.2 Suspended Low-Intensity
Typical Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . .163 Infrared Tube Heaters . . . . . . . . .172
1208.5 Acceptable Piping Materials 1212.3 Use of Gas Hose Connectors . . .172
and Joining Methods . . . . . . . . . .163 1212.4 Connection of Portable and
Table 1208.5.7.2 Specifications for Threading Mobile Industrial Gas
Metallic Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 2
1208.6 Gas Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166 1212.5 Appliance Shutoff Valves
1208.7 Gas Pressure Regulators . . . . . . .166 and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
1208.8 Backpressure Protection . . . . . . .167 1212.6 Quick-Disconnect Devices . . . . . .173
1208.9 Low-Pressure Protection . . . . . . .167 1212.7 Gas Convenience Outlets . . . . . .173
1208.10 Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167 1212.8 Sediment Trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173

1208.11 Expansion and Flexibility . . . . . . .167 1212.9 Installation of Piping . . . . . . . . . . .173

1209.0 Excess Flow Valve . . . . . . . . . . . .167 1212.10 Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Facilities and Piping . . . . . . . . . . .173
1209.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
1213.0 Pressure Testing and
1210.0 Gas Piping Installation . . . . . . . . .167 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
1210.1 Piping Underground . . . . . . . . . . .167 1213.1 Piping Installations . . . . . . . . . . . .173
1210.2 Installation of Piping . . . . . . . . . . .168 1213.2 Test Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173
Table 1210.2.4.1 Support of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 1213.3 Test Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
1210.3 Concealed Piping in Buildings . . .169 1213.4 Detection of Leaks and Defects . .174
1210.4 Piping in Vertical Chases . . . . . . .169 1213.5 Piping System Leak Test . . . . . . .174
1210.5 Maximum Design Operating 1213.6 Purging Requirements . . . . . . . . .174
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Table 1213.6.1 Size and Length of Piping . . . . . .174
1210.6 Appliance Overpressure 1214.0 Interconnections Between
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 Gas Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . .175
1210.7 Gas Pipe Turns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 1214.1 Interconnections Supplying
1210.8 Drips and Sediment Traps . . . . . .170 Separate Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
1210.9 Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170 1214.2 Interconnections for Standby
1210.10 Branch Pipe Connection . . . . . . . .171 Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

1210.11 Manual Gas Shutoff Valves . . . . .171 1215.0 Required Gas Supply . . . . . . . . . .175

1210.12 Prohibited Devices . . . . . . . . . . . .171 1215.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

1215.2 Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
1210.13 Systems Containing Gas-Air
Mixtures Outside the 1215.3 Gas Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Flammable Range . . . . . . . . . . . .171 1215.4 Size of Piping Outlets . . . . . . . . . .176
1210.14 Systems Containing Flammable 1216.0 Required Gas Piping Size . . . . . .176
Gas-Air Mixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 1216.1 Pipe Sizing Methods . . . . . . . . . . .176
1211.0 Electrical Bonding and 1216.2 Tables for Sizing Gas Piping
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
1211.1 Pipe and Tubing other than 1216.3 Sizing Equations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
CSST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 Table 1216.3 Cr and Y for Natural Gas and
1211.2 Bonding of CSST Gas Piping . . . .171 Undiluted Propane at Standard
1211.3 Grounding Conductor or Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176
Electrode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 1216.4 Sizing of Piping Sections . . . . . . .176
1211.4 Lightning Protection System . . . . .171 1216.5 Engineering Methods . . . . . . . . . .177
1211.5 Electrical Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . .171 1216.6 Variable Gas Pressure . . . . . . . . .177
1211.6 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . .171 Table 1216.2(1) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .179
1212.0 Appliance Connections to Table 1216.2(2) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .180
Building Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172 Table 1216.2(3) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .181
1212.1 Connecting Gas Appliances . . . . .172 Table 1216.2(4) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .182

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 Table 1216.2(5) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .183 1301.5 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(6) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .184 1301.6 Existing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(7) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .185 1302.0 Design Requirements . . . . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(8) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .186 1302.1 Building System Categories . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(9) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .187 1302.2 Patient Care Rooms . . . . . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(10) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .188 1302.3 Anesthetizing Locations . . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(11) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .189 1302.4 Wet Procedure Locations . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(12) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .190 1303.0 Health Care Facilities . . . . . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(13) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .191 1303.1 Drinking Fountain Control
Table 1216.2(14) Corrugated Stainless Steel Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192 1303.2 Psychiatric Patient Rooms . . . . . .215
Table 1216.2(15) Corrugated Stainless Steel 1303.3 Locations for Ice Storage . . . . . . .215
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 1303.4 Sterilizers and Bedpan
Table 1216.2(16) Corrugated Stainless Steel Steamers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 5
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 1303.5 Aspirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(17) Corrugated Stainless Steel 1303.6 Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195 1303.7 Clinical Sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(18) Corrugated Stainless Steel 1303.8 Water Supply for Hospitals . . . . . .216
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196
1304.0 Medical Gas and Medical
Table 1216.2(19) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .197 Vacuum Piping Systems . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(20) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .198 1304.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(21) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .199 1304.2 Manufacturerʼs Instructions . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(22) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing . . . . .200 1304.3 Supply Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(23) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing . . . . .200 1304.4 Certification of Systems . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(24) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .201 1304.5 Construction Documents . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(25) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .202 1305.0 System Performance . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(26) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .203 1305.1 Required Operating Pressures . . .216
Table 1216.2(27) Schedule 40 Metallic Pipe . . . . . .204 1305.2 Minimum Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(28) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .205 1305.3 Minimum Station Outlets
Table 1216.2(29) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .206 and Inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216
Table 1216.2(30) Semi-Rigid Copper Tubing . . . . . .207 Table 1305.1 Standard Designation Colors
and Operating Pressures for
Table 1216.2(31) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Medical Gas and Medical
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208
Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Table 1216.2(32) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Table 1305.2 Minimum Flow Rates . . . . . . . . . .217
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209
1306.0 Qualifications of Installers . . . . . .217
Table 1216.2(33) Corrugated Stainless Steel
Tubing (CSST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 1306.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Table 1216.2(34) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .211 1306.2 Brazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217
Table 1216.2(35) Polyethylene Plastic Pipe . . . . . . .212 Table 1305.3 Minimum Outlets and Inlets
Per Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
Table 1216.2(36) Polyethylene Plastic Tubing . . . . .213
1306.3 Health Care Organization

C H A P T ER 1 3 H E A LT H C A R E FA C I L I T IES A N D Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

1307.0 Brazing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . .218
MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL
VACUUM SYSTE MS . . . . . . . . . .215 1307.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
PA R T I G e ne r a l R e q u i r e m e n t s. . . . . . . .215 1307.2 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
1301.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 1307.3 Brazing Procedure Specification .218
1301.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 1307.4 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
1301.2 Where Not Applicable . . . . . . . . . .215 1307.5 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218
1301.3 Conflict of Requirements . . . . . . .215 1307.6 Conditions of Acceptance . . . . . . .218
1301.4 Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215 1307.7 Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218

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 PA R T I I M ed i c a l G a s a n d M e d i c a l 1311.0 Cleaning for Medical Gas
Vacuum System Piping. . . . . . .219 Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
1308.0 Pipe Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1311.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
1308.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1311.2 Contaminated Materials . . . . . . . .231
1308.2 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1312.0 Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
1308.3 Delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1312.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
1308.4 Tubes for Medical Gas 1312.2 Source Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1312.3 Main Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
1308.5 Tubes for Medical Vacuum 1312.4 Riser Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1312.5 Service Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .231
1309.0 Joints and Connections . . . . . . . .219 1312.6 Zone Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
1309.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .219 1312.7 In-Line Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . .232
1309.2 Changes in Direction . . . . . . . . . .219 1312.8 Future Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
1309.3 Brazed Joints and Fittings . . . . . .219 1312.9 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232
1309.4 Special Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222 PA R T I II S y s t e m s , E qu i p m en t ,
and Components . . . . . . . . . . . .233
1309.5 Welded Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222
1313.0 Central Supply Systems . . . . . . . .233
1309.6 Prohibited Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
1313.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233
1310.0 Installation of Piping . . . . . . . . . . .223
1314.0 Medical Air Systems . . . . . . . . . . .233
1310.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223
1314.1 Medical Air Compressors . . . . . . .233
1310.2 Required Pipe Sizing . . . . . . . . . .223
1314.2 Medical Air Receivers . . . . . . . . . .234
Table 1310.2.1(1) System Sizing – Flow
1315.0 Medical Vacuum System . . . . . . .234
Requirements for Station
Outlets and Inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 1315.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234
1315.2 Medical-Surgical Vacuum
Table 1310.2.2(1) Maximum Permitted Pressure Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Loss in Medical Gas and
Medical Vacuum Systems . . . . . .224 1315.3 Vacuum Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
1310.3 Pipe Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 1315.4 Vacuum Receivers . . . . . . . . . . . .235
1310.4 Location of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 1315.5 Vacuum Source Exhausts . . . . . .235
1310.5 Pipe Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 1316.0 Pressure-Regulating
Table 1310.5.4(1) Maximum Metallic Pipe Support Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224 1316.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
Table 1310.5.4(2) Maximum Plastic Pipe Support 1316.2 Pressure-Relief Valves . . . . . . . . .235
Spacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 1316.3 Pressure Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . .235
1310.6 Backfilling and Trenching . . . . . . .225 1317.0 Station Outlets and Inlets . . . . . . .236
1310.7 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225 1317.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
1310.8 Prohibited System 1317.2 Required Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225
1317.3 Post Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
1310.9 Changes in System Use . . . . . . . .225
1317.4 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Table 1310.2.1(2) Pressure Loss for Medical Air . . .226
1318.0 Warning Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .236
Table 1310.2.1(3) Pressure Loss for Nitrogen . . . . . .226
Table 1310.2.1(4) Pressure Loss for Nitrous 1318.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems . . . . . .236
1318.2 Category 3 Systems . . . . . . . . . . .236
Oxide and Carbon Dioxide . . . . . .227
Table 1310.2.1(5) Pressure Loss for Oxygen . . . . . .227 1318.3 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

Table 1310.2.1(6) Pressure Loss for Vacuum . . . . . .228 PA R T I V Tes t i ng , In s p e c t i o n a n d

Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Table 1310.2.1(7) Pressure Loss for Vacuum
(Category 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229 1319.0 Testing and Inspection . . . . . . . . .237
1310.10 Breaching or Penetrating 1319.1 Where Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237
Medical Gas Piping . . . . . . . . . . .230 1319.2 Breached Systems . . . . . . . . . . . .237
1310.11 Labeling and Identification . . . . . .230 1319.3 Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237

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 1319.4 Initial Piping Blow Down . . . . . . . .237 1406.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
1319.5 Initial Pressure Tests – Medical 1406.2 Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Gas and Medical Vacuum 1406.3 Penetrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 1406.4 Field Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
1319.6 Cross-Connection Tests –
Medical Gas and Medical C H A PT E R 1 5 A LT E R N AT E WAT ER S O U R C E S
Vacuum Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .237 FOR NONPOTABLE
APPLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
1319.7 Standing Pressure Tests –
Medical Gas Piping Systems . . . .238 1501.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
1319.8 Standing Pressure Tests – 1501.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Medical Vacuum Piping 1501.2 System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238 1501.3 Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

1319.9 Purge Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238 1501.4 Component Identification . . . . . . .243

1501.5 Maintenance and Inspection . . . .243
1319.10 Operational Pressure Test . . . . . .238
1501.6 Operation and Maintenance
1319.11 Medical Gas Concentration
Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
1501.7 Minimum Water Quality
Table 1319.11 Gas Concentrations . . . . . . . . . . .239
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
1319.12 System Verification . . . . . . . . . . . .239
1501.8 Material Compatibility . . . . . . . . . .243
1320.0 System Certification . . . . . . . . . . .239
1501.9 System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243
1320.1 Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239
1501.10 Commercial, Industrial, and
1320.2 Certification Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Institutional Restroom Signs . . . . .243
1320.3 Report Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239 Table 1501.5 Minimum Alternate Water
Source Testing, Inspection,
CH APTER 1 4 F IR ES TO P P R O T E C T IO N . . . . . . 2 4 1 and Maintenance Frequency . . . .244

1401.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 1501.11 Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . .244

1401.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 1501.12 Separation Requirements . . . . . . .245

1402.0 Construction Documents . . . . . . .241 1501.13 Abandonment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

1402.1 Penetrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 1501.14 Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

1403.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 1502.0 Gray Water Systems . . . . . . . . . .245

1403.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 1502.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245

1404.0 Combustible Piping 1502.2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . .245

Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 1502.3 Connections to Potable and
1404.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . .241 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
1404.2 Fire-Resistance Rating . . . . . . . . .241
1502.4 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
1404.3 Firestop Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
1502.5 Plot Plan Submission . . . . . . . . . .246
1404.4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
1502.6 Prohibited Location . . . . . . . . . . . .246
1404.5 Insulation and Coverings . . . . . . .241
1502.7 Drawings and Specifications . . . .246
1404.6 Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Table 1502.4 Location of Gray Water System . .246
1405.0 Noncombustible Piping
1502.8 Procedure for Estimating
Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241 Gray Water Discharge . . . . . . . . .247
1405.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . .241
1502.9 Gray Water System
1405.2 Fire-Resistance Rating . . . . . . . . .241
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
1405.3 Firestop Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
1502.10 SubsurfaceI rrigation
1405.4 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
System Zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
1405.5 Unshielded Couplings . . . . . . . . . .242
Table 1502.10 Design of Six Typical Soils . . . . . .248
1405.6 Sleeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242
1502.11 Subsurface and Subsoil
1405.7 Insulation and Coverings . . . . . . .242 Irrigation Field, and Mulch
1406.0 Required Inspection . . . . . . . . . . .242 Basin Design and Construction . .248

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 Table 1502.11 Subsurface Irrigation Design CH A PT ER 1 6 N O N P O TA B L E R A IN WAT E R
Criteria for Six Typical Soils . . . . .249 CATCHMENT SYSTEMS . . . . . . .253
Table 1502.11.3 Subsoil Irrigation Field 1601.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249 1601.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
1502.12 Gray Water System Color and 1601.2 System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
Marking Information . . . . . . . . . . .250 1601.3 Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253
1502.13 Other Collection and 1601.4 Component Identification . . . . . . .253
Distribution Systems . . . . . . . . . . .250 1601.5 Maintenance and Inspection . . . .253
1502.14 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Table 1601.5 Minimum Alternate Water
1502.15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Source Testing, Inspection,
1503.0 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water and Maintenance Frequency . . . .253
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 1601.6 Operation and Maintenance
1503.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
1503.2 Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 1601.7 Minimum Water Quality
1503.3 System Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
1503.4 Connections to Potable or 1601.8 Material Compatibility . . . . . . . . . .254
Reclaimed (Recycled) 1601.9 System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250
1601.10 Separation Requirements . . . . . . .254
1503.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test . . . .250
1601.11 Abandonment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
1503.6 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water
1601.12 Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
System Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 0
1602.0 Nonpotable Rainwater
1503.7 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water
System Color and Marking Catchment Systems . . . . . . . . . . .254
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 1602.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
1503.8 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 1602.2 Plumbing Plan Submission . . . . . .254
1503.9 Hose Bibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 1602.3 System Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
1503.10 Required Appurtenances . . . . . . .250 1602.4 Connections to Potable or
1503.11 Same Trench as Potable Reclaimed (Recycled) Water
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254
Water Pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
1602.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test . . . .254
1503.12 Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
1602.6 Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
1503.13 Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . .251
1602.7 RainwaterC atchmentSystem
1504.0 On-Site Treated Nonpotable
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .255
Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
1602.8 RainwaterC atchmentSystem
1504.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Color and Marking Information . . .255
1504.2 Plumbing Plan Submission . . . . . .251
1602.9 Design and Installation . . . . . . . . .255
1504.3 System Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
Table 1602.9.4 Minimum Water Quality . . . . . . . .256
1504.4 Connections to Potable or
Reclaimed (Recycled) Water 1602.10 Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .257
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251 1602.11 Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . .257
1504.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test . . . .251
1504.6 On-Site Treated Nonpotable CH A PT ER 1 7 R E F E R E N C E D S TA N D A R D S . . . 2 5 9
Water System Materials . . . . . . . .251
1504.7 On-Site Treated Nonpotable 1701.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
1701.1 Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259
Water Devices and Systems . . . .251
1504.8 On-Site Treated Nonpotable
AP PE ND ICE S TAB LE OF C ON T EN T S . . . . . . . .2 83
Water System Color and
Marking Information . . . . . . . . . . .251 Appendix A Recommended Rules for
Sizing the Water Supply
1504.9 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
1504.10 Design and Installation . . . . . . . . .251
Appendix B Explanatory Notes on
1504.11 Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .252 Combination Waste and Vent
1504.12 Inspection and Testing . . . . . . . . .252 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295

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 Appendix C Alternate Plumbing Systems . . . .297
Appendix D Sizing Storm Water Drainage
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
Appendix E Manufactured/Mobile Home
Parks and Recreational
Vehicle Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
Appendix F Firefighter Breathing Air
Replenishment Systems . . . . . . . .323

Appendix G Sizing of Venting Systems . . . . . .327

Appendix H Private Sewage Disposal
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .337
Appendix I Installation Standard . . . . . . . . . . .347
Appendix J Combination of Indoor and
Outdoor Combustion and
Ventilation Opening Design . . . . .355
Appendix K Potable Rainwater Catchment
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .357
Appendix L Sustainable Practices . . . . . . . . . .363

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ADMINISTRATION

101.0 General. 102.4 Additions, Alterations, Renovations, or

Repairs. Additions, alterations, renovations or repairs shall
«
101.1 Title. This document shall be known as the “Uniform
Plumbing Code,’’ may be cited as such, and will be referred conform to that required for a new system without requiring
to herein as “this code.” the existing plumbing system to be in accordance with the
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the requirements
or of this
repairs shall not code.
causeAdditions, alterations,
an existing system torenovations,
become
erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replace- unsafe, insanitary, or overloaded.
ment, addition to, use, or maintenance of plumbing systems
Additions, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing
within this jurisdiction. plumbinginstallations shall comply with the provisions for new
101.3 Purpose. This code is an ordinance providing mini- construction, unless such deviations are found tobe necessary
mum requirements and standards for the protection of the and are first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
public health, safety, and welfare.
» 101.4 Unconstitutional. Where a section, subsection, sen-
102.4.1 Building Sewers and Drains. Existing
building sewers and building drains shall be permitted to
«
tence, clause, or phrase of this code is, for a reason, held to be be used in connection with new buildings or new plumb-
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of ing and drainage work where they are found on exami-
the remaining portions of this code. The legislative body ments
nation and test to be in accordance with the require
hereby declares that it would have passed this code, and each governing new work, and the proper Authority Having
section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irre- Jurisdiction shall notify the owner to make changes nec-
spective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, essary to be in accordance with this code. No building, or
sentences, clauses, and phrases are declared unconstitutional. part thereof, shall be erected or placed over a part of a
drainage system that is constructed of materials other
» 101.5 Validity. Where a provision of this code, or the appli-
cation thereof to a person or circumstance, is held invalid, the than those approved elsewhere in this code for use under
or within a building.
remainder of the code, or the application of such provision to
other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby. 102.4.2 Openings. Openings
openingsinto a drainage
plumbor
ingvent
system, excepting those to which fix-
tures are properly connected or which constitute vent ter-
«
102.0 Applicability. minals, shall be permanently plugged or capped in an
» 102.1 Conflicts Between Codes. Where the require-
ments within the jurisdiction of this plumbing code conflict
approved manner, using the appropriate materials in
accordance with this code.
with the requirements of the mechanical code, this code shall
prevail. In instances where this code, applicable standards, or
102.5 Health and Safety.Where compliance with the pro-
visions of this code fail to eliminate or alleviate a nuisance, or
«
the manufacturer’s installation instructions conflict, the more other dangerous or insanitary condition that involves health or
stringent provisions shall prevail. Where there is a conflict safety hazards, the owner or the owner’s agent shall install
between a general requirement and a specific requirement, such additional plumbing and drainage facilities ro shall make
the specific requirement shall prevail. such repairs or alterations as ordered by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
» 102.2 Existing Installations. Plumbing systems lawfully
in existence at the time of the adoption of this code shall be 102.6 Changes in Building Occupancy. Plumbing sys- «
permitted to have their use, maintenance, or repair continued tems that are a part of a building or structure undergoing a
where the use, maintenance, or repair is in accordance with change in use or occupancy, as defined in the building code,
the srcinal design and location and no hazard to life, health, shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code that
or property has been created by such plumbing system. are applicable to the new use or occupancy.
102.3 Maintenance. The plumbing and drainage system,
102.7 Moved Structures. Parts of the plumbing system of «
» both existing and new, of a premises under the Authority Hav-
ing Jurisdiction shall be maintained in a sanitary and safe
a building
to another,or
orpart
fromthereof that is to
one location moved fromshall
another, onebe
foundation
in accor-
dance with the provisions of this code for new installations
operating condition. Devices or safeguards required by this and completely tested as prescribed elsewhere in this section
code shall be maintained in accordance with the code edition for new work, except that walls or floors need not be removed
under which installed. during such test where other equivalent means of inspection
The owner or the owner’s designated agent shall be acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction are provided.
responsible for maintenance of plumbing systems. To deter-
mine compliance with this subsection, the Authority Having
102.8 Appendices. The provisions in the appendices are
intended to supplement the requirements of this code and
«
Jurisdiction shall be permitted to cause a plumbing system to shall not be considered part of this code unless formally
be reinspected. adopted as such.

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» 103.0 Duties and Powers of the Authority Having

Jurisdiction.
Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to enter the building
or premises at reasonable times to inspect or to perform the
» 103.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be
the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code. For such
duties imposed upon the Authority Having Jurisdiction by this
code, provided that where such building or premises is occu-
purposes, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the pied, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall present creden-
powers of a law enforcement officer. The Authority Having tials to the occupant and request entry. Where such building
Jurisdiction shall have the power to render interpretations of or premises is unoccupied, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulations sup- shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or
plemental to this code as deemed necessary in order to clar- other person having charge or control of the building or prem-
ify the application of the provisions of this code. Such ises and Jurisdiction
Having request entry.
hasWhere entrytoisevery
recourse refused, the Authority
remedy provided
interpretations, rules, and regulations shall comply with the
intent and purpose of this code. by law to secure entry.
In accordance with the prescribed procedures and with Where the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have first
the approval of the appointing authority, the Authority Hav- obtained an inspection warrant or other remedy provided by
ing Jurisdiction shall be permitted to appoint such number of law to secure entry, no owner, occupant, or person having
technical officers, inspectors, and other employees as shall be charge, care, or control of a building or premises shall fail or
authorized from time to time. The Authority Having Juris- neglect, after a request is made as herein provided, to
diction shall be permitted to deputize such inspectors or promptly permit entry herein by the Authority Having Juris-
employees as necessary to carry out the functions of the code diction for the purpose of inspection and examination pur-
enforcement agency. suant to this code.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to
request the assistance and cooperation of other officials of
this jurisdiction so far as required in the discharge of the
104.0 Permits. «
duties in accordance with this code or other pertinent law or
104.1 Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for a person, «
firm, or corporation to make an installation, alteration, repair,
ordinance.
replacement, or remodel a plumbing system regulated by this
» 103.2 Liability. The Authority Having Jurisdiction charged code except as permitted in Section 104.2, or to cause the
with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and same to be done without first obtaining a separate plumbing
without malice in the discharge of the Authority Having Juris-
diction’s duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally permit for each separate building or structure.
liable for damage that accrues to persons or property as a 104.2 Exempt Work. A permit shall not be required for the
following:
«
result of an act or by reason of an act or omission in the dis-
charge of duties. A suit brought against the Authority Having (1) The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe,
Jurisdiction or employee because of such act or omission per- provided, however, that a trap, drain pipe, soil, waste, or
formed in the enforcement of provisions of this code shall be vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to
defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until remove and replace the same with new material, the same
final termination of such proceedings. shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be
» 103.3 Applications and Permits. The Authority Having procured and inspection made as provided in this code.
Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require the submission of (2) The clearing of stoppages, including the removal and
plans, specifications, drawings, and such other information reinstallation of water closets, or the repairing of leaks
in accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction, prior in pipes, valves, or fixtures, provided such repairs do not
to the commencement of, and at a time during the progress of, involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of
work regulated by this code. valves, pipes, or fixtures.
The issuance of a permit upon construction documents Exemption from the permit requirements of this code
shall not prevent the Authority Having Jurisdiction from shall not be deemed to grant authorizationfor work to be done
thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said construc- in violation of the provisions of the code or other laws or ordi-
tion documents or from preventing construction operations nances of this jurisdiction.
being carried on thereunder where in violation of this code or
of other pertinent ordinance or from revoking a certificate of 104.3 Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the
approval where issued in error. applicant shall first file an application therefore in writing on «
a form furnished by the Authority Having Jurisdiction for that
» 103.3.1 Licensing. Provision for licensing shall be
purpose. Such application shall:
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the per-
» 103.4 Right of Entry. Where it is necessary to make an
inspection to enforce the provisions of this code, or where the mit for which application is made.
Authority Having Jurisdiction has reasonable cause to believe (2) Describe the land upon which the proposed work is to be
that there exists in a building or upon a premises a condition done by legal description, street address, or similar
or violation of this code that makes the building or premises description that will readily identify and definitely locate
unsafe, insanitary, dangerous, or hazardous, the Authority the proposed building or work.

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(3) Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed finds that the work described in an application for permit and
work is intended. the plans, specifications, and other data filed therewith are in
(4) Be accompanied by construction documents in accor- accordance with the requirements of the code and other per-
dance with Section 104.3.1. tinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees specified in Sec-
tion 104.5 have been paid, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
(5) Be signed by the permittee or the permittee’s authorized shall issue a permit therefore to the applicant.
agent. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be per-
104.4.1 Approved Plans or Construction Docu-
mitted to require evidence to indicate such authority.
ments. Where the Authority Having Jurisdiction issues
(6) Give such other data and information in accordance with the permit where plans are required, the Authority Hav-

» the Authority
104.3.1 Having Jurisdiction.
Construction Documents. Construction
documents,engineering calculations,diagrams, and other
ing Jurisdiction
struction shall endorse
documents in writing Such
“APPROVED.” or stamp thecon-
approved
construction documents shall not be changed, modified,
data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each or altered without authorization from the Authority Hav-
application for a permit. The construction documents, ing Jurisdiction, and the work shall be done in accor-
computations, and specific ations shall be prepared by, dance with approved plans.
and the plumbing designed by, a registered design pro- The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted
fessional. Construction documents shall be drawn to to issue a permit for the constructionof a part of a plumb-
scale with clarity to identify that the intended work to be ing system before the entire construction documents for
performed is in accordance with the code. the whole system have been submitted or approved, pro-
Exception: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be vided adequate information and detailed statements have
permitted to waive the submission of construction docu- been filed in accordance with the pertinent requirements
ments, calculations, or other data where the Authority of this code. The holder of such permit shall be permit-
Having Jurisdiction finds that the nature of the work ted to proceed at the holder’s risk without assurance that
applied for is such that reviewing of construction docu- the permit for the entire building, structure, or plumbing
ments is not necessary to obtain compliance with the system will be granted.
code. 104.4.2 Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit «
» 104.3.2 Plan Review Fees. Where a plan or other
data is required to be submitted in accordance with Sec-
or approval of construction documents shall not be con-
strued to be a permit for, or an approval of, a violation of
tionsubmitting
of 104.3.1, aconstruction
plan reviewdocuments
fee shall befor
paid at the time
review. the provisions
diction. of this
No permit code or to
presuming other
giveordinance
authorityof
to the juris-
violate
The plan review fees for plumbing work shall be or cancel the provisions of this code shall be valid.
determined and adopted by this jurisdiction. The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifi-
The plan review fees specified in this subsection are cations, or other data shall not prevent the Authority Hav-
separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section ing Jurisdiction from thereafter requiring the correction
104.5. of errors in said plans, specifications, and other data or
from preventing building operations being carried on
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to thereunder where in violation of this code or of other
require additional review, a fee shall be charged at the ordinances of this jurisdiction.
rate shown in Table 104.5.
» 104.3.3 Time Limitation of Application. Applica-
104.4.3 Expiration. A permit issued by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction under the provisions of this code shall
«
tions for which no permit is issued within 180 days fol-
lowing the date of application shall expire by limitation, expire by limitation and become null and void where the
plans and other data submitted for review thereafter, shall work authorized by such permit is not commenced within
be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Author- 180 days from the date of suchpermit, or where the work
ity Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdic- authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at a
tion shall be permitted to exceed the time for action by time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days.
the applicant for a period not to exceed 180 days upon Before such work is recommenced, a new permit shall first
request by the applicant showing that circumstances be obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one-
half the amount required for a new permit for such work,
beyond
from the control
being of the
taken. No applicant shall
application have prevented action
be extended more provided no changes have been made or will be made in
than once. In order to renew action on an application the srcinal construction documents for such work, and
after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and provided further that such suspensions or abandonment
pay a new plan review fee. has not exceeded 1 year.
» 104.4 Permit Issuance.The application, construction doc-
uments, and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall
104.4.4 Extensions.A permittee holding an unexpired
permit shall be permitted to apply for an extension of the
be reviewed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such plans time within which work shall be permitted to commence
shall be permitted to be reviewed by other departments of this under that permit where the permittee is unable to com-
jurisdiction to verify compliance with applicable laws under mence work within the time required by this section. The
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extend the time for action by the permittee for a period No plumbing system or portion thereof shall be covered,
not exceeding 180 days upon written request by the per- concealed, or put into use until inspected andapproved as pre-
mittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of scribed in this code. Neither the Authority Having Jurisdiction
the permittee have prevented action from being taken. nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the
No permit shall be extended more than once. In order to removal or replacement of material required to permit inspec-
renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee tion. Plumbing systems regulated by this code shall not be
shall pay a new full permit fee. connected to the water, the energy fuel supply, or the sewer
» 104.4.5 Suspension or Revocation. The Authority system until authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to, in writing, sus- 105.2 Required Inspections. New plumbing work and «
pendcode
this or revoke
whereathe
permit issued
permit under intheerror
is issued provisions of
or on the such portions
or changes, of be
shall existing systems
inspected asAuthority
by the affected by new work,
Having Juris-
basis of incorrect information supplied or in violation of diction to ensure compliance with the requirements of this
other ordinance or regulation of the jurisdiction. code and to ensure that the installation and construction of
» 104.4.6 Retention of Plans.One set of approved con-
struction documents and computations shall be retained
the plumbing system is in accordance with approved plans.
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall make the following
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction until final approval inspections and other such inspections as necessary. The per-
of the work covered therein. mittee or the permittee’s authorized agent shall be responsi-
One set of approved construction documents, com- ble for the scheduling of such inspections as follows:
putations, and manufacturer’s installation instructions (1) Underground inspection shall be made after trenches or
shall be returned to the applicant, and said set shall be ditches are excavated and bedded, piping installed, and
kept on the site of the building or work at times during before backfill is put in place.
which the work authorized thereby is in progress. (2) Rough-in inspection shall be made prior to the installa-
» 104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the
provisions of this section and as set forth in the fee schedule,
tion of wall or ceiling membranes.
(3) Final inspection shall be made upon completion of the
Table 104.5. The fees are to be determined and adopted by installation.
this jurisdiction.
» 104.5.1 Work Commencing Before Permit
105.2.1 Uncovering. Where a drainage or plumbing
system, building sewer, private sewage disposal system,
«
Issuance. Where work for which a permit is required or part thereof, which is installed, altered, or repaired, is
by this
said code ahas
permit, been commenced
special investigationwithout
shall befirst
madeobtaining
before covered or concealed before being inspected, tested, and
approved as prescribed in this code, it shall be uncovered
a permit is issued for such work. for inspection after notice to uncover the work has been
» 104.5.2 Investigation Fees. An investigation fee, in
addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or
issued to the responsible person by the Authority Hav-
ing Jurisdiction.
not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investi-
gation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee The requirements of this section shall not be con-
that is required by this code if a permit were to be issued. sidered to prohibit the operation of plumbing installed to
The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt replace existing equipment or fixtures serving an occu-
a person from compliance with other provisions of this pied portion of the building in the event a request for
code, nor from a penalty prescribed by law. inspection of such equipment or fixture has been filed
with the Authority Having Jurisdiction not more than 72
» 104.5.3 Fee Refunds. The Authority Having Juris-
diction shall be permitted to authorize the refunding of a
hours after such replacement work is completed, and
before a portion of such plumbing system is concealed by
fee as follows: a permanent portion of the building.
(1) The amount paid hereunder that w as erroneously
paid or collected. 105.2.1.1 Water Supply System.No water sup-
ply system or portion thereof shall be covered or
«
(2) Refunding of not more than a percentage, as deter- concealed until it first has been tested, inspected, and
mined by this jurisdiction where no work has been approved.
done under a permit issued in accordance with this
105.2.1.2 Covering or Using. No plumbing or
code. drainage system, building sewer, private sewer dis-
The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall not author- posal system, or part thereof, shall be covered, con- «
ize the refunding of a fee paid except upon written appli- cealed, or put into use until it has been tested,
cation filed by the srcinal permittee not to exceed 180 inspected, and accepted as prescribed in this code.
days after the date of fee payment.
105.2.2 Other Inspections. In addition to the inspec-
tions required by this code, the Authority Having Juris-
«
» 105.0 Inspections and Testing. diction shall be permitted to require other inspections to
105.1 General. Plumbing systems for which a permit is ascertain compliance with the provisions of this code and
required by this code shall be inspected by the Authority Hav- other laws that are enforced by the Authority Having
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» 105.2.3 Inspection Requests. It shall be the duty of

the person doing the work authorized by a permit to
where it would be impractical to provide the required water
or air tests, or for minor installations and repairs, the Author-
notify the Authority Having Jurisdiction that such work ity Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to make such
is ready for inspection. The Authority Having Jurisdic- inspection as deemed advisable in order to be assured that the
tion shall be permitted to require that a request for work has been performed in accordance with the intent of this
inspection be filed not less than 1 working day before code. Joints and connections in the plumbing system shall be
such inspection is desired. Such request shall be permit- gastight and watertight for the pressures required by the test.
ted to be made in writing or by telephone, at the option
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
105.3.1 Defective Systems. An air test shall be used
in testing the sanitary condition of the drainage or plumb-
«
tionsItinshall be the duty
accordance withofthis
the code
person
to requesting inspec-
provide access to ing system
believe thatofitbuilding premises
has become where there
defective. is reason or
In buildings to
and means for inspection of such work. premises condemned by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
» 105.2.4 Advance Notice. It shall be the duty of the
person doing the work authorized by the permit to notify
tion because of an insanitary condition of the plumbing
system, or part thereof, the alterations in such system
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, orally or in writing, shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code.
that said work is ready for inspection. Such notification
shall be given not less than 24 hours before the work is
105.3.2 Retesting. Where the Authority Having Juris-
diction finds that the work will not pass the test, neces-
«
to be inspected. sary corrections shall be made, and the work shall be
» 105.2.5 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of the resubmitted for test or inspection.
holder of a permit to make sure that the work will stand
the test prescribed before giving the notification.
105.3.3 Approval. Where prescribed tests and inspec-
tions indicate that the work is in accordance with this code,
«
The equipment, material, and labor necessary for a certificate of approval shall be issued by the Authority
inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to Having Jurisdiction to the permittee on demand.
whom the permit is issued or by whom inspection is
requested.
105.4 Connection to Service Utilities. No person shall
make connections from a source of energy or fuel to a plumb-
«
» 105.2.6 Reinspections. A reinspection fee shall be
permitted to be assessed for each inspection or reinspec-
ing system or equipment regulated by this code and for which
a permit is required until approved by the Authority Having
tion where such portion of work for which inspection is Jurisdiction. No person shall make connection from a water-
called is not complete or where required corrections have supply line nor shall connect to a sewer system regulated by
not been made. this code and for which a permit is required until approved
This provision shall not to be interpreted as requir- by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having
ing reinspection fees the first time a job is rejected for Jurisdiction shall be permitted to authorize temporary con-
failure to be in accordance with the requirements of this nection of the plumbing equipment to the source of energy or
code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspec- fuel for the purpose of testing the equipment.
tions before the job is ready for inspection or reinspec-
tion.
Reinspection fees shall be permitted to be assessed
106.0 Violations and Penalties. «
106.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or
where the approved plans are not readily available to the corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, or maintain
which the inspection is requested, or for deviating from plumbing or permit the same to be done in violation of this
plans requiring the approval of the Authority Having code.
Jurisdiction.
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file an
106.2 Notices of Correction or Violation. Notices of
correction or violation shall be written by the Authority Hav-
«
application therefore in writing upon a form furnished ing Jurisdiction and shall be permitted to be posted at the site
for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee in accor- of the work or mailed or delivered to the permittee or their
dance with Table 104.5. authorized representative.
In instances where reinspection fees have been Refusal, failure, or neglect to comply with such notice
assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be or order within 10 days of receipt thereof, shall be considered
performed until the required fees have been paid. a violation of this code and shall be subject to the penalties set
» 105.3 Testing of Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
tested and approved in accordance with this code or the
forth by the governing laws of the jurisdiction.
Authority Having Jurisdiction. Tests shall be conducted in the
106.3 Penalties. A person, firm, or corporation violating a
provision of this code shall be deemed guilty of a misde-
«
presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Author- meanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable by
ity Having Jurisdiction’s duly appointed representative. a fine, imprisonment, or both set forth by the governing laws
No test or inspection shall be required where a plumbing of the jurisdiction. Each separate day or portion thereof, dur-
system, or part thereof, is set up for exhibition purposes and ing which a violation of this code occurs or continues, shall
has no connection with a water or drainage system. In cases be deemed to constitute a separate offense.

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» 106.4 Stop Orders. Where work is being done contrary to

the provisions of this code, the Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall be permitted to order the work stopped by notice in writ-
ing served on persons engaged in the doing or causing such
work to be done, and such persons shall forthwith stop work
until authorized by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to pro-
ceed with the work.
» 106.5 Authority to Disconnect Utilities in Emergen-
cies. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the
authority to disconnect a plumbing system to a building,
structure, or equipment regulated by this code in case of
emergency where necessary to eliminate animmediate hazard
to life or property.
» 106.6 Authority to Condemn. Where the Authority Hav-
ing Jurisdiction ascertains that a plumbing system or portion
thereof, regulated by this code, has become hazardous to life,
health, or property, or has become insanitary, the Authority
Having Jurisdiction shall order in writing that such plumbing
either be removed or placed in a safe or sanitary condition.
The order shall fix a reasonable time limit for compliance.
No person shall use or maintain defective plumbing after
receiving such notice.
Where such plumbing system is to be disconnected, writ-
ten notice shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life
or property, such disconnection shall be permitted to be made
immediately without such notice.

107.0 Board of Appeals.

» orders, decisions, or determinations made by the Authority

107.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of

Having Jurisdiction relative to the application and interpreta-

tions of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board
of Appeals consisting of members who are qualified by expe-
rience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to plumb-
ing design, construction, and maintenance and the public
health aspects of plumbing systems and who are not employ-
ees of the jurisdiction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
be an ex-officio member and shall act as secretary to said
board but shall have no vote upon a matter before the board.
The Board of Appeals shall be appointed by the governing
body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The board shall
adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall
render decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with
a duplicate copy to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
» 107.2 Limitations of Authority. The Board of Appeals
shall have no authority relative to interpretation of the admin-
istrative provisions of this code, nor shall the board be
empowered to waive requirements of this code.

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TABLE 104.5 «
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuance
1. For issuing each permit............................................................................................................................................*______
2. For issuing each supplemental permit......................................................................................................................*______

Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to Item 1 and Item 2 above)

1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water,
drainage piping, and backflow protection therefore) ...............................................................................................*______
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer ...............................................................................................*______
3. Rainwater systems – per drain (inside building)......................................................................................................*______
4. For each cesspool (where permitted) .......................................................................................................................*______
5. For each private sewage disposal system.................................................................................................................*______
6. For each water heater, vent, or both.........................................................................................................................*______
7. For each gas piping system of one to five outlets ....................................................................................................*______
8. For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet..........................................................................................*______
9. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent,
except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.......................................................................*______
10. For each installation, alteration, or repair of water piping, water treating equipment, or both ...............................*______
11. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture......................................................................*______
12. For each lawn sprinkler system on one meter including backflow protection devices therefore..................................*______
13. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not referenced in Item 12:
One to 5.............................................................................................................................................................*______
Over 5, each ......................................................................................................................................................*______
14. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
Two inches (50 mm) in diameter and smaller ..................................................................................................*______
Over 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter ..................................................................................................................*______
15. For each gray water system......................................................................................................................................*______
16. For initial installation and testing for a reclaimed water system..............................................................................*______
17. For each annual cross-connection testing of a reclaimed water system (excluding initial test) ..............................*______
18. For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) for a specific gas...................................*______
19. For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) ....................................................................................................*______

Other Inspections and Fees

1. Inspections outside of normal business hours..........................................................................................................*______
2. Reinspection fee .......................................................................................................................................................*______
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated..............................................................................................*______
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or
revisions to approved plans (minimum charge – 1⁄2 hour)........................................................................................*______
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
* Jurisdiction will indicate their fees her e.

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DEFINITIONS

201.0 General. point of entrance to the flue, of more than 1000°F

201.1 Applicability. For the purpose of this code, the fol- (538°C) and less than 2000°F (1093°C).
lowing terms have the meanings indicated in this chapter. Appliance Categorized Vent Diameter/Area. The min-
No attempt is made to define ordinary words, which are imum vent area/diameter permissible for Category I appli-
used in accordance with their established dictionary mean- ances to
tested in maintain a nonpositive
accordance vent recognized
with nationally static pressure where
standards.
ings, except where a word has been used loosely and it is nec-
essary to define its meaning as used in this code to avoid [NFPA 54:3.3.7]
misunderstanding. Appliance Fuel Connector. An assembly of listed semi-
rigid or flexible tubing and fittings to carry fuel between a
fuel-piping outlet and a fuel-burning appliance.
202.0 Definition of Terms.
Approved. Acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
202.1 General. The definitions of terms are arranged alpha-
betically according to the first word of the term. Approved Testing Agency. An organization primarily
established for purposes of testing to approved standards and
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
203.0 ––A Area Drain. A receptor designed to collect surface or storm
ABS. Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene. water from an open area.
Accepted Engineering Practice. That which conforms Aspirator. A fitting or device supplied with water or other
to technical or scientific-based principles, tests, or standards fluid under positive pressure that passes through an integral
that are accepted by the engineering profession. orifice or constriction, causing a vacuum.
Accessible. Where applied to a fixture, connection, appli- Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office,
ance, or equipment, “accessible” means having access or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a
thereto, but which first may require the removal of an access code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials,
panel, door, or similar obstruction. installations, or procedures. The Authority Having Jurisdic-
Accessible, R eadily. Having a direct access without the tion shall be a federal, state, local, or other regional depart-
necessity of removing a panel, door, or similar obstruction. ment or an individual such as a plumbing official, mechanical
Air Break. A physical separation which may be a low inlet official, labor department official, health department official,
into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliance, building official, or others having statutory authority. In the
or device indirectly connected. absence of a statutory authority, the Authority Having Juris-
diction may be some other responsible party. This definition
Air Gap, Drainage. The unobstructed vertical distance shall include the Authority Having Jurisdiction’s duly author-
through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from ized representative.
a pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance, or appurtenance convey-
ing waste to the flood-level rim of the receptor.
Air Gap, Water Distribution. The unobstructed vertical 204.0 – –B
distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest Backflow. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or
opening from a pipe or faucet conveying potable water to the substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of
flood-level rim of a tank, vat, or fixture. water from sources other than its intended source. See Back-
Alternate Water Source. Nonpotable source of water that pressure Backflow and Backsiphonage.
includes but not limited to gray water, on-site treated non- Backflow Connection.An arrangement whereby backflow
potable water, rainwater, and reclaimed (recycled) water. can occur.
Anchors. See Supports. Backflow Preventer. A backflow prevention device, an
Anesthetizing Location.An area of a facility that has been assembly, or other method to prevent backflow into the
designated to be99:3.3.9]
used for the administration of general anes- potable water system.
thesia. [NFPA Backpressure Backflow. Backflow due to an increased
Appliance. A device that utilizes an energy source to pro- pressure above the supply pressure, which may be due to
duce light, heat, power, refrigeration, or air conditioning. This pumps, boilers, gravity, or other sources of pressure.
definition also shall include a vented decorative appliance. Backsiphonage. The flowing back of used, contaminated,
Appliance, Low-Heat. A fuel-burning appliance that or polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a
produces a continuous flue gas temperature, at the point water supply pipe due to a pressure less than atmospheric in
of entrance to the flue, of not more than 1000°F (538°C). such pipe. See Backflow.
Appliance, Medium-Heat. A fuel-burning appliance Backwater Valve. A device installed in a drainage system
that produces a continuous flue gas temperature, at the to prevent reverse flow.

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Bathroom. A room equipped with a shower, bathtub, or Building Subdrain. That portion of a drainage system that
combination bath/shower. does not drain by gravity into the building sewer.
Bathroom, Half. A room equipped with only a water closet Building Supply.The pipe carrying potable water from the
and lavatory. water meter or other source of water supply to a building or
Bathroom Group. Any combination of fixtures, not to other point of use or distribution on the lot.
exceed one water closet, two lavatories, either one bathtub or
one combination bath/shower, and one shower, and may 205.0 – –C
include a bidet and an emergency floor drain. Category 1. Facility systems in which failure of such equip-
Battery of Fixtures.
cent fixtures A group
that discharge into of two or more
a common similar,waste
horizontal adja- ment or orsystem is likely to cause major injury or death of
patients caregivers. [NFPA 99:4.1.1]
or soil branch. Category 2. Facility systems in which failure of such equip-
Bedpan Steamer.A fixture that is used to sterilize bedpans ment is likely to cause minor injury to patients or caregivers.
by way of steam. [NFPA 99:4.1.2]
Boiler Blowoff. An outlet on a boiler to permit emptying or Category 3. Facility systems in which failure of such equip-
discharge of sediment. ment is not likely to cause injury to patients or caregivers, but
Bonding Jumper. A reliable conductor to ensure the can cause patient discomfort. [NFPA 99:4.1.3]
required electrical conductivity between metal parts required Category 3 Medical Vacuum System. A medical vac-
to be electrically connected. [NFPA 70:100(I)] uum distribution system that can be either a wet system
Bottle Filling Station.A plumbing fixture connected to the designed to remove liquids, air-gas, or solids from the treated
potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage sys- area; or a dry system designed to trap liquids andsolids before
tem that is designed and intended for filling personal use the service inlet and to accommodate air-gas only through the
drinking water bottles or containers not less than 10 inches service inlet. [NFPA 99:3.3.23]
(254 mm) in height. Such fixtures can be separate from or Certified Backflow Assembly Tester.A person who has
integral to a drinking fountain and can incorporate a water fil- shown competence to test and maintain backflow assemblies
ter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water. to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Branch. A part of the piping system other than a main, riser, Cesspool. A lined excavation in the ground that receives
or stack.
Branch, Fixture. See Fixture Branch. thetodischarge
as retain theoforganic
a drainage system
matter or partdischarging
and solids thereof, so therein,
design
ed
Branch, Horizontal. See Horizontal Branch. but permitting the liquids to seep through the bottom and
sides.
Branch Vent. A vent connecting one or more individual
vents with a vent stack or stack vent. Chemical Waste. See Special Wastes.
Building. A structure built, erected, and framed of compo- Chimney. One or more passageways, vertical or nearly so,
nent structural parts designed for the housing, shelter, enclo- for conveying flue or vent gases to the outdoors. [NFPA
sure, or support of persons, animals, or property of any kind. 54:3.3.18]
Building Drain. That part of the lowest piping of a drainage Chimney, Factory-Built. A chimney composed of
system that receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other listed factory-built components assembled in accordance
drainage pipes inside the walls of the building and conveys it with the manufacturer’s installation instructions to form
to the building sewer beginning 2 feet (610 mm) outside the the completed chimney. [NFPA 54:3.3.18.2]
building wall. Chimney, Masonry. A field-constructed chimney of
Building Drain (Sanitary). A building drain that conveys solid masonry units, bricks, stones, listed masonry chim-
sewage only. ney units, or reinforced portland cement concrete, lined
Building Drain (Storm). A building drain that conveys with suitable chimney flue liners. [NFPA 54:3.3.18.3]
storm water or other drainage, but no sewage. Chimney, Metal.A chimney constructed of metal with
Building Sewer. That part of the horizontal piping of a a minimum thickness not less than 0.127 inch (3.23 mm)
drainage
drain and system that extends
that receives from the
the discharge endbuilding
of the of the building
drain and (No. 10 manufacturer’s standard gauge) steel sheet.
Chimney Classifications:
conveys it to a public sewer, private sewer, private sewage Chimney, High-Heat Appliance-Type. A factory-
disposal system, or other point of disposal. built, masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing
Building Sewer (Combined). A building sewer that con- the products of combustion from fuel-burning high-heat
veys both sewage and storm water or other drainage. appliances producing combustion gases in excess of
Building Sewer (Sanitary).A building sewer that conveys 2000°F (1093°C), measured at the appliance flue outlet.
sewage only. Chimney, Low-Heat Appliance-Type. A factory-
Building Sewer (Storm). A building sewer that conveys built, masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing
storm water or other drainage, but no sewage. the products of combustion from fuel-burning low-heat

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appliances producing combustion gases not in excess of Common. That part of a plumbing system that is so
1000°F (538°C) under normal operating conditions, but designed and installed as to serve more than one appliance,
capable of producing combustion gases of 1400°F fixture, building, or system.
(760°C) during intermittent forced firing for periods up Condensate. The liquid phase produced by condensation
to one hour. Temperatures are measured at the appliance of a particular gas or vapor.
flue outlet.
Conductor. A pipe inside the building that conveys storm
Chimney, Medium-Heat Appliance-Type. A fac- water from the roof to a storm drain, combined building
tory-built, masonry, or metal chimney suitable for remov- sewer, or other approved point of disposal.
ing the products of combustion from fuel-burning
medium-heat
in appliances
excess of 2000°F producing
(1093°C), combustion
measured gases not
at the appliance
Confined Space.
than 50 cubic A room
feet per 1000 or spacethermal
British having units
a volume less
per hour
flue outlet. (Btu/h) (4.83 m3/kW) of the aggregate input rating of all fuel-
burning appliances installed in that space.
Chimney, Residential Appliance-Type.A factory-
built or masonry chimney suitable for removing products Construction Documents. Plans, specifications, written,
of combustion from residential-type appliances producing graphic, and pictorial documents prepared or assembled for
combustion gases not in excess of 1000°F (538°C), meas- describing the design, location, and physical characteristics
ured at the appliance flue outlet. Factory-built Type HT of the elements of a project necessary for obtaining a permit.
chimneys have high-temperature thermal shock resistance. Contamination.An impairment of the quality of the potable
water that creates an actual hazard to the public health through
Clarifier. See Interceptor (Clarifier).
poisoning or through the spread of disease by sewage, indus-
Clear Water Waste. Cooling water and condensate trial fluids, or waste. Also defined as High Hazard.
drainage from refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; Continuous Vent. A vertical vent that is a continuation of
cooled condensate from steam heating systems; and cooled the drain to which it connects.
boiler blowdown water.
Continuous Waste. A drain connecting the compartments
Clinical Sink.A fixture that has the same flushing and cleans- of a set of fixtures to a trap or connecting other permitted fix-
ing characteristics of a water closet that is used to receive the tures to a common trap.
wastes from a bedpan. Also known as abedpan washer.
Copper Alloy. A homogenous mixture of two or more met-
Coastal High Hazard Areas. An area within the flood
als in which copper is the primary component, such as brass
hazard on
shown areaa Flood
that is Insurance
subject to Rate
high Map
velocity waveflood
or other action, and
hazard and bronze.
map as Zone V, VO, VE or V1-30. CPVC. Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride.
Code. A standard that is an extensive compilation of provi- Critical Care Area. See Patient Care Room. [NFPA
sions covering broad subject matter or that is suitable for 99:3.3.31]
adoption into law independently of other codes and standard s. Critical Level. The critical level (C-L or C/L) marking on a
Combination Temperature and Pressure-Relief backflow prevention device or vacuum breaker is a point con-
Valve. A relief valve that actuates when a set temperature, forming to approved standards and established by the testing
pressure, or both is reached. Also known as a T&P Valve. laboratory (usually stamped on the device by the manufac-
Combination Thermostatic/Pressure Balancing
turer) that determines the minimum elevation above the flood-
Valve. A mixing valve that senses outlet temperature and
level rim of the fixture or receptor served at which the device
incoming hot and cold water pressure and compensates for may be installed. Where a backflow prevention device does
not bear a critical level marking, the bottom of the vacuum
fluctuations in incoming hot and cold water temperatures,
breaker, combination valve, or the bottom of such approved
pressures, or both to stabilize outlet temperatures. device shall constitute the critical level.
Combination Waste and Vent System. A specially
Cross-Connection. A connection or arrangement, physi-
designed system of waste piping embodying the horizontal cal or otherwise, between a potable water supply system and
wet venting of one or more sinks or floor drains by means of a plumbing fixture or a tank, receptor, equipment, or device,
a common waste and vent pipe, adequately sized to provide through which it may be possible for nonpotable, used,
free movement of air above the flow line of the drain. unclean, polluted, and contaminated water, or other sub-
Combined Building Sewer. See Building Sewer (Com- stances to enter into a part of such potable water system under
bined). any condition.
Combustible Material.As pertaining to materials adjacent
to or in contact with heat-producing appliances, vent con- 206.0 – –D
nectors, gas vents, chimneys, steam and hot water pipes, and
warm air ducts, materials made of or surfaced with wood, Debris Excluder. A device installed on the rainwater catch-
compressed paper, plant fibers, or other materials that are ment conveyance system to prevent the accumulation of
capable of being ignited and burned. Such material shall be leaves, needles, or other debris in the system.
considered combustible even though flame-proofed, fire- Department Having Jurisdiction. The Authority Having
retardant treated, or plastered. [NFPA 54:3.3.67.1] Jurisdiction, including any other law enforcement agency

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affected by a provision of this code, whether such agency is conditions from the point of a ground fault on a wiring sys-
specifically named or not. tem to the electrical supply source and that facilitates the
Design Flood Elevation. The elevation of the “design operation of the overcurrent protective device or ground-fault
flood,” including wave height, relative to the datum specified detectors on high-impedance grounded systems. [NFPA
on the community’s legally designated flood hazard map. In 54:3.3.36]
areas designated as Zone AO, the design flood elevation is Effective Opening. The minimum cross-sectional area at
the elevation of the highest existing grade of the building’s the point of water supply discharge measured or expressed in
perimeter plus the depth number (in feet) specified on the terms of: (1) diameter of a circle or (2) where the opening is
flood hazard map. In areas designated as Zone AO where a not circular, the diameter of a circle of equivalent cross-sec-
depth number is not specified on the map, the depth number tional area. (This is applicable to an air gap)
is taken as being equal to 2 feet (610 mm). Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluid. Essentially non-
Developed Length. The length along the center line of a toxic at practically nontoxic, Toxicity Rating Class 1 (refer-
pipe and fittings. ence "Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products" by
Diameter. Unless specifically stated, “diameter” is the nom- Gosselin, Smith, Hodge, & Braddock).
inal diameter as designated commercially. Exam Room Sink. A sink used in the patient exam room of
Direct-Vent Appliances. Appliances that are constructed a medical or dental office with a primary purpose for the
and installed so that air for combustion is derived directly washing of hands.
from the outdoors and flue gases are discharged to the out- Excess Flow Valve (EFV). A valve designed to activate
doors. [NFPA 54:3.3.6.3] where the fuel gas passing through it exceeds a prescribed
Domestic Sewage. The liquid and water-borne wastes flow rate. [NFPA 54:3.3.104.3]
derived from the ordinary living processes, free from indus- Existing Work. A plumbing system or any part thereof that
trial wastes, and of such character as to permit satisfactory has been installed prior to the effective date of this code.
disposal, without special treatment, into the public sewer or
Expansion Joint. A fitting or arrangement of pipe and fit-
by means of a private sewage disposal system.
tings that permits the contraction and expansion of a piping
Downspout. The rain leader from the roof to the building system.
storm drain, combined building sewer, or other means of dis-
posal
Leader.located outside of the building. See Conductor and 208. 0 ––F
Drain. A pipe that carries waste or waterborne wastes in a F Rating. The time period that the penetration firestop sys-
building drainage system. tem limits the spread of fire through the penetration, where
Drainage System. Includes all the piping within public or tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479.
private premises that conveys sewage, storm water, or other Fixture Branch. A water supply pipe between the fixture
liquid wastes to a legal point of disposal, but does not include supply pipe and the water distribution pipe.
the mains of a public sewer system or a public sewage treat- Fixture Drain. The drain from the trap of a fixture to the
ment or disposal plant. junction of that drain with any other drain pipe.
Drinking Fountain. A plumbing fixture connected to the Fixture Fitting. A device that controls and guides the flow
potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage sys- of water.
tem that provides drinking water in a flowing stream so that Fixture Supply.A water supply pipe connecting the fixture
the user can consume water directly from the fixture without with the fixture branch.
the use of accessories. Drinking fountains should also incor-
porate a bottle filling station, and can incorporate a water fil- Fixture Unit. A quantity in terms of which the load-produc-
ter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water. ing effects on the plumbing system of different kinds of
plumbing fixtures are expressed on some arbitrarily chosen
Dry Vent. A vent that does not receive the discharge of any
scale.
sewage or waste.
Durham System. A soil or waste system in which all pip- Flammable Vapor or Fumes. The concentration of flam-
ing is threaded pipe, tubing, or other such rigid construction, mable constituents in air that exceeds 25 percent of its lower
using recessed drainage fittings to correspond to the types of flammability limit (LFL).
piping. Flood Hazard Area.The greater of the following two areas:
(1) The area within a floodplain subject to a 1 percent or
207.0 ––E greater chance of flooding in any given year.
Effective Ground-Fault Current Path. An intentionally (2) The area designated as a flood hazard area on a commu-
constructed, low-impedance electrically conductive path nity’s flood hazard map, or otherwise legally designated.
designed and intended to carry current under ground-fault Flood Level. See Flooded.

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Flood-Level Rim. The top edge of a receptor from which Grade. The slope or fall of a line of pipe in reference to a
water overflows. horizontal plane. In drainage, it is usually expressed as the
Flooded. A fixture is flooded where the liquid therein rises fall in a fraction of an inch (mm) or percentage slope per foot
to the flood-level rim. (meter) length of pipe.
Flue Collar. That portion of an appliance designed for the Gravity Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance or
attachment of a draft hood, vent connector, or venting sys- appliance that is installed in a sanitary drainage system to
tem. [NFPA 54:3.3.46] intercept nonpetroleum fats, oils, and greases (FOG) from a
wastewater discharge and is identified by volume, 30 minute
Flush Tank. A tank located above or integral with water retention time, baffle(s), not less than two compartments, a
closets,
the urinals,
usable or of
portion similar fixtures for the purpose of flushing
the fixture. total volume of not less than 300 gallons (1135 L), and grav-
ity separation. [These interceptors comply with the require-
Flush Valve. A valve located at the bottom of a tank for the ments of Chapter 10 or are designed by a registered design
purpose of flushing water closets and similar fixtures. professional.] Gravity grease interceptors are generally
Flushometer Tank. A tank integrated within an air accu- installed outside.
mulator vessel that is designed to discharge a predetermined Gray Water. Untreated wastewater that has not come into
quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes. contact with toilet waste, kitchen sink waste, dishwasher
Flushometer Valve. A valve that discharges a predeter- waste or similarly contaminated sources. Gray water includes
mined quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes and wastewater from bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes wash-
is actuated by direct water pressure. ers, and laundry tubs. Also known as grey water, graywater,
FOG Disposal System. A grease interceptor that reduces and greywater.
nonpetroleum fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in effluent by sep- Gray Water Diverter Valve. A valve that directs gray
aration, mass, and volume reduction. water to the sanitary drainage system or to a subsurface irri-
Fuel Gas. Natural, manufactured, liquefied petroleum, or a gation system.
mixture of these. Grease Interceptor.A plumbing appurtenance or appliance
Fuel Gas Quick-Disconnect.A hand-operated device that
that is installed in a sanitary drainage system to intercept non-
provides a means for connecting and disconnecting an appli- petroleum fats, oil, and greases (FOG) from a wastewater dis-
ance or an appliance connector to a gas supply and that is charge.
Grease Removal Device (GRD). A hydromechanical
equipped
where thewith an automatic
device means [NFPA
is disconnected. to shut off the gas supply
54:3.3.29.3] grease interceptor that automatically, mechanically removes
Fuel Gas Vent. A listed factory-made vent pipe and vent
non-petroleum fats, oils and grease (FOG) from the intercep-
tor, the control of which are either automatic or manually ini-
fittings for conveying flue gases to the outdoors. tiated.
Fuel Gas Venting System. A continuous open passage-
Grounding Electrode. A conducting object through which
way from the flue collar or draft hood of an appliance to the a direct connection to earth is established. [NFPA 70:100(I)]
outdoors for the purpose of removing flue or vent gases.
[NFPA 54:3.3.99.7]
210.0 – –H
209.0 – –G Hangers. See Supports.
Gang or Group Shower. Two or more showers in a com- Heat-Fusion Weld Joints. A joint used in some thermo-
mon area. plastic systems to connect pipe to fittings or pipe lengths
directly to one another (butt-fusion). This method of joining
Gas Piping. An installation of pipe, valves, or fittings that pipe to fittings includes socket-fusion, electro-fusion, and
is used to convey fuel gas, installed on a premises or in a saddle-fusion. This method of welding involves the applica-
building, but shall not include: tion of heat and pressure to the components, allowing them to
(1) A portion of the service piping. fuse together forming a bond between the pipe and fitting.
(2) An approved piping connection 6 feet (1829 mm) or less High Hazard. See Contamination.
in length between an existing gas outlet and a gas appli- Horizontal Branch. A drain pipe extending laterally from
ance in the same room with the outlet. a soil or waste stack or building drain with or without verti-
Gas Piping System. An arrangement of gas piping or reg- cal sections or branches, which receives the discharge from
ulators after the point of delivery and each arrangement of one or more fixture drains and conducts it to the soil or waste
gas piping serving a building, structure, or premises, whether stack or to the building drain.
individually metered or not. Horizontal Pipe. A pipe or fitting that is installed in a hor-
General Care Areas. See Patient Care Room. [NFPA izontal position or which makes an angle of less than 45
99:3.3.64] degrees (0.79 rad) with the horizontal.
Governing Body. The person or persons who have the Hot Water. Water at a temperature exceeding or equal to
overall legal responsibility for the operation of a health care 120°F (49°C).
facility. [NFPA 99:3.3.65] House Drain. See Building Drain.

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House Sewer. See Building Sewer. (7) The foregoing enumeration of conditions to which the term
Hydromechanical Grease Interceptor. A plumbing “insanitary” shall apply, shall not preclude theapplication
appurtenance or appliance that is installed in a sanitary of that term to conditions that are, in fact,insanitary.
drainage system to intercept nonpetroleum fats, oil, and Interceptor (Clarifier).A device designed and installed so
grease (FOG) from a wastewater discharge and is identified as to separate and retain deleterious, hazardous, or undesirable
by flow rate, and separation and retention efficiency. The matter from normal wastes and permit normal sewage orliquid
design incorporates air entrainment, hydromechanical sepa- wastes to discharge into thedisposal terminal by gravity.
ration, interior baffling, or barriers in combination or sepa- Invert. The lowest portion of the inside of a horizontal pipe.
rately, and one of the following:
(1) External flow control, with air intake (vent), directly con- 212. 0 ––J
nected.
Joint, Brazed.A joint obtained by joining of metal parts with
(2) External flow control, without air intake (vent), directly
connected. alloys that melt at temperatures exceeding 840°F (449°C), but
less than the melting temperature of the parts to be joined.
(3) Without external flow control, directly connected.
Joint, Compression. A multipiece joint with cup-shaped
(4) Without external flow control, indirectly connected. threaded nuts that, when tightened, compress tapered sleeves
These interceptors comply with the requirements of so that they form a tight joint on the periphery of the tubing
Table 1014.2.1. Hydromechanical grease interceptors are gen- they connect.
erally installed inside. Joint, Flanged. One made by bolting together a pair of
flanged ends.
211.0 –– I Joint, Flared. A metal-to-metal compression joint in which
Indirect-Fired Water Heater.A water heater consisting of a conical spread is made on the end of a tube that is com-
a storage tank equipped with an internal or external heat pressed by a flare nut against a mating flare.
exchanger used to transfer heat from an external source to Joint, Mechanical.General form for gastight or liquid-tight
heat potable water. The storage tank either contains heated joints obtained by the joining of parts through a positive hold-
potable water or water supplied from an external source, such ing mechanical construction.
as a boiler. Joint, Soldered. A joint obtained by the joining of metal
Indirect Waste Pipe. A pipe that does not connect directly
with the drainage system but conveys liquid wastes by dis- partsupwith
ture to and
metallic
including
mixtures
840°F
or (449°C).
alloys that melt at a tempera-
charging into a plumbing fixture, interceptor, or receptacle Joint, Welded. A gastight joint obtained by the joining of
that is directly connected to the drainage system. metal parts in the plastic molten state.
Individual Vent. A pipe installed to vent a fixture trap and
that connects with the vent system above the fixture served or
terminates in the open air. 213. 0 –K–
Industrial Waste.Liquid or water-borne waste from indus- No definitions.
trial or commercial processes, except domestic sewage.
Insanitary. A condition that is contrary to sanitary princi- 214. 0 ––L
ples or is injurious to health. Labeled. Equipment or materials bearing a label of a listing
Conditions to which “insanitary” shall apply include the agency (accredited conformity assessment body). See Listed
following: (third-party certified).
(1) A trap that does not maintain a proper trap seal. Lavatories in Sets. Two or three lavatories that are served
(2) An opening in a drainage system, except where lawful, by one trap.
that is not provided with an approved liquid-sealed trap. Leader. An exterior vertical drainage pipe for conveying
(3) A plumbing fixture or other waste discharging receptor storm water from roof or gutter drains. See Downspout.
or device that is not supplied with water sufficient to Levels of Sedation.
flush and maintain the fixture or receptor in a clean con-
dition. sciousness
Deep during Awhich
Sedation. drug-induced
patients depression
cannot be ofeasily
con-
(4) A defective fixture, trap, pipe, or fitting. aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or
(5) A trap, except where in this code exempted, directly con- painful stimulation. The ability to independently main-
nected to a drainage system, the seal of which is not pro- tain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may
tected against siphonage and backpressure by a vent pipe. require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and
(6) A connection, cross-connection, construction, or condi- spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovas-
tion, temporary or permanent, that would permit or make cular function is usually maintained. [NFPA 99:3.3.63.1]
possible by any means whatsoever for an unapproved General Anesthesia. A drug-induced loss of con-
foreign matter to enter a water distribution system used sciousness during which patients are not arousable, even
for domestic purposes. by painful stimulation. The ability to independently

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maintain ventilatory function is often impaired. Patients Main Sewer. See Public Sewer.
often require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, Main Vent. The principal artery of the venting system to
and positive pressure ventilation may be required which vent branches may be connected.
because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug-
May. A permissive term.
induced depression of neuromuscular function. Cardio-
vascular function may be impaired. [NFPA 99:3.3.63.2] Medical Air. Air that is supplied from cylinders, bulk con-
Moderate Sedation. A drug-induced depression of
tainers, medical air compressors, or has been reconstituted
from oxygen USP and oil-free, dry nitrogen NF [NFPA
consciousness during which patients respond purpose- 99:3.3.104]. Medical air has the following characteristics:
fully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied
by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required (1) Supplied
compressor from cylinders,
sources, or bebulk containers,from
reconstituted medical air
oxygen
to maintain a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation
is adequate. Cardiovascular function is usually main- USP and oil-free dry nitrogen NF.
tained. [NFPA 99:3.3.63.4] (2) Meets the requirements of medical air USP.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas)Facilities.Liquefied (3) No detectable liquid hydrocarbons.
petroleum gas (LP-Gas) facilities include tanks, containers, (4) Less than 25 parts per million (ppm) gaseous hydrocar-
container valves, regulating equipment, meters, appurtenances, bons.
or any combination thereof for the storage and supply of liq- (5) Equal to or less than 6.85 E-07 pounds per cubic yard
uefied petroleum gas for a building, structure, or premises. (lb/yd 3) (4.064 E-07 kg/m 3) of permanent particulates
Liquid Waste. The discharge from a fixture, appliance, or sized 1 micron (1 m) or larger in the air at normal
appurtenance in connection with a plumbing system that does atmospheric pressure. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.1]
not receive fecal matter. Medical Gas. A patient medical gas or medical support gas.
Listed (Third-party certified). Equipment or materials [NFPA 99:3.3.107]
included in a list published by a listing agency (accredited Medical Gas Manifold.A device for connecting the outlets
conformity assessment body) that maintains periodic inspec- of one or more gas cylinders to the central piping system for
tion on current production of listed equipment or materials that specific gas. [NFPA 99:3.3.101]
and whose listing states either that the equipment or material Medical Gas System. An assembly of equipment and pip-
complies with approved standards or has been tested and ing for the distribution of nonflammable medical gases such
found suitable for use in a specified manner. as oxygen, nitrous oxide, compressed air, carbon dioxide, and
Listing Agency. An agency accredited by an independent helium. [NFPA 99:3.3.108]
and authoritative conformity assessment body to operate a Medical Support Gas. Nitrogen or instrument air used for
material and product listing and labeling (certification) sys- a medical support purpose (e.g. to remove excess moisture
tem and that is accepted by the Authority Having Jurisdic- from instruments before further processing, or to operate
tion, which is in the business of listing or labeling. The system medical-surgical tools, air-driven booms, pendants, or similar
includes initial and ongoing product testing, a periodic inspec- applications) and, where appropriate to the procedures, used
tion on current production of listed (certified) products, and in laboratories and are not respired as part of a treatment.
that makes available a published report of such listing in Medical support gas falls under the general requirements for
which specific information is included that the material or medical gases. [NFPA 99:3.3.109]
product is in accordance with applicable standards and found Medical-Surgical Vacuum. A method used to provide a
safe for use in a specific manner. source of drainage, aspiration, and suction in order to remove
Lot. A single or individual parcel or area of land legally body fluids from patients. [NFPA 99:3.3.110]
recorded or validated by other means acceptable to the Medical-Surgical Vacuum System.An assembly of cen-
Authority Having Jurisdiction on which is situated a build- tral vacuum-producing equipment and a network of piping
ing or which is the site of any work regulated by this code, for patient suction in medical, medical-surgical, and waste
together with the yards, courts, and unoccupied spaces leg ally anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) applications. [NFPA
required for the building or works, and that is owned by or is 99:3.3.111]
in the lawful possession of the owner of the building or Mobile Home Park Sewer.That part of the horizontal pip-
works. ing of a drainage system that begins 2 feet (610 mm) down-
Low Hazard. See Pollution. stream from the last mobile home site and conveys it to a
public sewer, private sewer, private sewage disposal system,
or other point of disposal.
215.0 – –M Mulch. Organic materials, such as wood chips and fines, tree
Macerating Toilet System.A system comprised of a sump bark chips, and pine needles that are used in a mulch basin to
with macerating pump and with connections for a water closet conceal gray water outlets and permit the infiltration of gray
and other plumbing fixtures, which is designed to accept, water.
grind, and pump wastes to an approved point of discharge. Mulch Basin. A subsurface catchment area for gray water
Main. The principal artery of a system of continuous piping that is filled with mulch and of sufficient depth and volume
to which branches may be connected. to prevent ponding, surfacing, or runoff.

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216.0 –N– PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene.

Nitrogen, NF (Oil-Free, Dry). Nitrogen complying, at a PEX-AL-PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene–aluminum-cross-
minimum, with oil-free, dry nitrogen NF. [NFPA 99:3.3.118.1] linked polyethylene.
Nuisance. Includes, but is not limited to: Pipe. A cylindrical conduit or conductor conforming to the
(1) A public nuisance known at common law or in equity particular dimensions commonly known as “pipe size.”
jurisprudence. Plumbing. The business, trade, or work having to do with
(2) Where work regulated by this code is dangerous to the installation, removal, alteration, or repair of plumbing sys-
human life or is detrimental to health and property. tems or parts thereof.
(3) Inadequate
system. or unsafe water supply or sewage disposal Plumbing Appliance.
ment that is intended A special
to perform class of
a special device or
plumbing equip-
function.
Its operation, control, or both may be dependent upon one or
more energized components, such as motors, controls, heat-
217.0 – –O ing elements, or pressure- or temperature-sensing elements.
Offset. A combination of elbows or bends in a line of piping Such device or equipment may operate automatically through
that brings one section of the pipe out of line but into a line one or more of the following actions: a time cycle, a temper-
parallel with the other section. ature range, a pressure range, a measured volume or weight;
Oil Interceptor. See Interceptor (Clarifier). or the device or equipment may be manually adjusted or con-
On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water. Nonpotable water,
trolled by the user or operator.
including gray water that has been collected, treated, and Plumbing Appurtenance. A manufactured device, a pre-
intended to be used on-site and is suitable for direct beneficial fabricated assembly, or an on-the-job assembly of component
use. parts that is an adjunct to the basic piping system and plumb-
ing fixtures. An appurtenance demands no additional water
supply, nor does it add a discharge load to a fixture or the
218.0 ––P drainage system. It performs some useful function in the op-
Patient Care Room. A room of a health care facility where eration, maintenance, servicing, economy, or safety of the
patients are intended to be examined or treated. [NFPA plumbing system.
99:3.3.138] Plumbing Fixture. An approved-type installed receptacle,
Basic Care Room. A room in which the failure of device, or appliance that is supplied with water or that
equipment or a system is not likely to cause injury to the receives liquid or liquid-borne wastes and discharges such
patients or caregivers but can cause patient discomfort wastes into the drainage system to which it may be directly or
(Category 3). [NFPA 99:3.3.138.1] indirectly connected. Industrial or commercial tanks, vats,
Critical Care Room.A room in which failure of equip- and similar processing equipment are not plumbing fixtures,
ment or a system is likely to cause major injury or death but may be connected to or discharged into approved traps or
of patients or caregivers (Category 1). [NFPA plumbing fixtures where and as otherwise provided for else-
99:3.3.138.2] where in this code.
General Care Room. A room in which failure of Plumbing Official. See Authority Having Jurisdiction.
equipment or a system is likely to cause minor injury to Plumbing System. Includes all potable water, building
patients or caregivers (Category 2). [NFPA 99:3.3.138.3] supply, and distribution pipes; all plumbing fixtures and traps;
Patient Medical Gas. Piped gases such as oxygen, nitrous all drainage and vent pipes; and all building drains and build-
oxide, helium, carbon dioxide, and medical air that are used ing sewers, including their respective joints and connections,
in the application of human respiration and the calibration of devices, receptors, and appurtenances within the property
medical devices used for human respiration. [NFPA lines of the premises and shall include potable water piping,
99:3.3.142] potable water treating or using equipment, medical gas and
PB. Polybutylene. medical vacuum systems, liquid and fuel gas piping, and
water heaters and vents for same.
PE. Polyethylene.
Plumbing Vent. A pipe provided to ventilate a plumbing
PE-AL-PE. Polyethylene-aluminum-polyethylene. system, to prevent trap siphonage and backpressure, or to
PE-RT. Polyethylene of raised temperature. equalize the air pressure within the drainage system.
Penetration Firestop System. A specific assemblage of Plumbing Vent System. A pipe or pipes installed to pro-
field-assembled materials, or a factory-made device, which vide a flow of air to or from a drainage system or to provide
has been tested to a standard test method and, where installed a circulation of air within such system to protect trap seals
properly on penetrating piping materials, is capable of main- from siphonage and backpressure.
taining the fire- resistance rating of assemblies penetrated. Pollution. An impairment of the quality of the potable water
Person. A natural person, his heirs, executor, administrators, to a degree that does not create a hazard to the public health
or assigns and shall also include a firm, corporation, munici- but which does adversely and unreasonably affect the aes-
pal or quasi-municipal corporation, or governmental agency. thetic qualities of such potable water for domestic use. Also
Singular includes plural, male includes female. defined as “Low Hazard.”

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Potable Water.Water that is satisfactory for drinking, culi- 219.0 – –Q

nary, and domestic purposes and that meets the requirements Quick-Disconnect Device. A hand-operated device that
of the Health Authority Having Jurisdiction. provides a means for connecting and disconnecting a hose to
PP. Polypropylene. a water supply and that is equipped with a means to shut off
Pressed Fitting. A mechanical connection for joining cop- the water supply where the device is disconnected.
per tubing that uses a crimping tool to affix the o-ring seal to
copper or copper alloy fitting to the tubing. The tubing shall 220.0 – –R
be inserted into the fitting, and the crimp shall be made using
Rainwater. Natural precipitation that has not been contam-
the tool recommended by the manufacturer. inated by use.
Pressure. The normal force exerted by a homogeneous liq-
Rainwater Catchment System.A system that utilizes the
uid or gas, per unit of area, on the wall of the container.
principal of collecting, storing, and using rainwater from a
Residual Pressure. The pressure available at the fix- rooftop or other manmade, aboveground collection surface.
ture or water outlet after allowance is made for pressure Also known as a rainwater harvesting system.
drop due to friction loss, head, meter, and other losses in
the system during maximum demand periods. Rainwater Storage Tank. The central component of the
rainwater catchment system. Also known as a cistern or rain
Static Pressure. The pressure existing without any barrel.
flow.
Receptor. An approved plumbing fixture or device of such
Pressure-Balancing Valve. A mixing valve that senses material, shape, and capacity as to adequately receive the dis-
incoming hot and cold water pressures and compensates for charge from indirect waste pipes, so constructed and located
fluctuations in either to stabilize outlet temperature. as to be readily cleaned.
Pressure-Lock-T ype Connection. A mechanical con-
Reclaimed Water. Nonpotable water provided by a
nection that depends on an internal retention device to pre- water/wastewater utility that, as a result of tertiary treatment
vent pipe or tubing separation. Connection is made by of domestic wastewater, meets requirements of the public
inserting the pipe or tubing into the fitting to a prescribed health Authority Having Jurisdiction for its intended uses.
depth.
Registered Design Professional. An individual who is
Private or Private Use. Applies to plumbing fixtures in
residences and apartments, to private bathrooms in hotels and registered
design work or in
licensed by the laws of the state to perform such
the jurisdiction.
hospitals, and to restrooms in commercial establishments
where the fixtures are intended for the use of a family or an Regulating Equipment. Includes valves and controls used
individual. in a plumbing system that are required to be accessible or
Private Sewage Disposal System. A septic tank with
readily accessible.
the effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into Relief Vent.A vent, the primary function of which is to pro-
one or more seepage pits, or into a combination of subsurface vide circulation of air between drainage and vent systems or
disposal field and seepage pit or of such other facilities as to act as an auxiliary vent on a specially designed system.
may be permitted under the procedures set forth elsewhere in Remote Outlet. Where used for sizing water piping, it is
this code. the furthest outlet dimension, measuring from the meter,
Private Sewer.A building sewer that receives the discharge either the developed length of the cold-water piping or
from more than one building drain and conveys it to a public through the water heater to the furthest outlet on the hot-water
sewer, private sewage disposal system, or other point of dis- piping.
posal. Rim. See Flood-Level Rim.
Proportioning System for Medical Air USP. A central Riser. A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full
supply that produces medical air (USP) reconstituted from story or more to convey water to branches or fixtures.
oxygen USP and nitrogen NF by means of a mixer or blender. Roof Drain. A drain installed to receive water collecting on
[NFPA 99:3.3.104.1]
Public or Public Use. Applies to plumbing fixtures that the surface
spout, of a roof and to discharge it into a leader, down-
or conductor.
are not defined as private or private use.
Roof Washer.A device or method for removal of sediment
Public Sewer.A common sewer directly controlled by pub- and debris from a collection surface by diverting initial rain-
lic authority. fall from entry into the cistern(s). Also known as a first flush
Push Fit Fitting. A mechanical fitting where the connec- device.
tion is assembled by pushing the tube or pipe into the fitting Roughing-In. The installation of all parts of the plumbing
and is sealed with an o-ring. system that can be completed prior to the installation of fix-
PVC. Polyvinyl Chloride. tures. This includes drainage, water supply, gas piping, vent
PVDF. Polyvinylidene Fluoride. piping, and the necessary fixture supports.

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221.0 ––S Special Wastes. Wastes that require some special method
Sand Interceptor. See Interceptor (Clarifier). of handling, such as the use of indirect waste piping and
Scavenging. Evacuation of exhaled mixtures of oxygen and
receptors, corrosion-resistant piping, sand, oil or grease inter-
nitrous oxide. [NFPA 99:3.3.160] ceptors, condensers, or other pretreatment facilities.
Stack. The vertical main of a system of soil, waste, or vent
SCFM. Standard cubic feet per minute. [NFPA 99:3.3.161]
piping extending through one or more stories.
SDR. An abbreviation for “standard dimensional ratio,”
Stack Vent. The extension of a soil or waste stack above the
which is the specific ratio of the average specified outside
diameter to the minimum wall thickness foroutside controlled highest horizontal drain connected to the stack.

diameter plastic pipe. mandatory A

Standard. document,using
provisions the main text of“shall”
the word which containsonly
to indicate
Seam, Welded. See Joint, Welded.
requirements and which is in a form generally suitable for
Seepage Pit. A lined excavation in the ground which mandatory reference by another standard or code or for adop-
receives the discharge of a septic tank so designed as to per- tion into law. Nonmandatory provisions shall be located in an
mit the effluent from the septic tank to seep through its bot- appendix, footnote, or fine print note and are not to be con-
tom and sides. sidered a part of the requirements of a standard.
Septic Tank. A watertight receptacle that receives the dis- Station Inlet.An inlet point in a piped medical-surgical vac-
charge of a drainage system or part thereof, designed and con- uum distribution system at which the user makes connections
structed so as to retain solids, digest organic matter through and disconnections. [NFPA 99:3.3.169]
a period of detention, and allow the liquids to discharge into
the soil outside of the tank through a system of open joint pip- Station Outlet. An outlet point in a piped medical gas dis-
ing or a seepage pit meeting the requirements of this code. tribution system at which the user makes connections and dis-
connections. [NFPA 99:3.3.170]
Service Piping. The piping and equipment between the
street gas main and the gas piping system inlet that is installed Sterilizer. A piece of equipment that disinfects instruments
by, and is under the control and maintenance of, the serving and equipment by way of heat.
gas supplier. Storm Drain. See Building Drain (Storm).
Sewage. Liquid waste containing animal or vegetable mat- Storm Sewer. A sewer used for conveying rainwater, sur-
ter in suspension or solution and that may include liquids con- face water, condensate, cooling water, or similar liquid
taining chemicals
Sewage Ejectorin
. Asolution.
device for lifting sewage by entraining wastes. Drain. A drain that collects subsurface or seepage
Subsoil
it on a high-velocity jet stream, air, or water. water and conveys it to a place of disposal.
Sewage Pump.A permanently installed mechanical device, Subsoil Irrigation Field. Gray water irrigation field
other than an ejector, for removing sewage or liquid waste installed in a trench within the layer of soil below the topsoil.
from a sump. This system is typically used for irrigation of deep rooted
Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement. plants.
Shielded Coupling. An approved elastomeric sealing gas- Subsurface Irrigation Field. Gray water irrigation field
ket with an approved outer shield and a tightening mecha- installed below finished grade within the topsoil.
nism. Sump. An approved tank or pit that receives sewage or liq-
Shock Arrester. See Water Hammer Arrester. uid waste and which is located below the normal grade of the
Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is gravity system and which must be emptied by mechanical
advised but not required. means.
Single-Family Dwelling.A building designed to be used as Supports. Supports, hangers, and anchors are devices for
a home by the owner of such building, which shall be the only properly supporting and securing pipe, fixtures, and equip-
dwelling located on a parcel of ground with the usual acces- ment.
sory buildings. Surge Tank. A reservoir to modify the fluctuation in flow
Size and Type of Tubing.See Diameter. rates to allow for uniform distribution of gray water to the
Slip Joint. An adjustable tubing connection, consisting of a points of irrigation.
compression nut, a friction ring, and a compression washer,
designed to fit a threaded adapter fitting or a standard taper 222.0 ––T
pipe thread. T Rating. The time period that the penetration firestop sys-
Slope. See Grade. tem, including the penetrating item, limits the maximum tem-
Soil Pipe. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water clos- perature rise of 325°F (181°C) above its initial temperature
ets, urinals, clinical sinks, or fixtures having similar functions through the penetration on the nonfire side, where tested in
of collection and removal of domestic sewage, with or with- accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479.
out the discharge from other fixtures, to the building drain or Tailpiece. The pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a
building sewer. plumbing fixture to a trap.

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Thermostatic (Temperature Control) Valve. A mixing Valve, Service. A valve serving horizontal piping extend-
valve that senses outlet temperature and compensates for fluc- ing from a riser to a station outlet or inlet.
tuations in incoming hot or cold water temperatures. Valve, Source. A single valve at the source that controls a
Transition Gas Riser.A listed or approved section or sec- number of units that make up the source.
tions of pipe and fittings used to convey fuel gas and installed Valve, Zone. A valve that controls the gas or vacuum to a
in a gas piping system for the purpose of providing a transi- particular area.
tion from belowground to aboveground. Vent. See Plumbing Vent; Dry Vent; Wet Vent.
Trap. A fitting or device so designed and constructed as to Vent Connector, Gas.That portion of a gas venting system
provide, where properly vented, a liquid seal that will prevent that connects a listed gas appliance to agas vent and is installed
the back passage of air without materially affecting the flow within the space or area in which the appliance is located.
of sewage or wastewater through it. Vent Offset. An arrangement of two or more fittings and
Trap Arm. That portion of a fixture drain between a trap and pipe installed for the purpose of locating a vertical section of
the vent. vent pipe in a different but parallel plane with respect to an
Trap Primer. A device and system of piping that maintains adjacent section of a vertical vent pipe. [NFPA 54:3.3.108]
a water seal in a remote trap. Vent Pipe. See Plumbing Vent.
Trap Seal. The vertical distance between the crown weir and Vent Stack. The vertical vent pipe installed primarily for
the top dip of the trap. the purpose of providing circulation of air to and from any
Crown Weir (Trap Weir).The lowest point in the cross- part of the drainage system.
section of the horizontal waterway at the exit of the trap. Vent System. See Plumbing Vent System.
Top Dip (of trap). The highest point in the internal Vented Flow Control Device.A device installed upstream
cross-section of the trap at the lowest part of the bend from the hydromechanical grease interceptor having an ori-
(inverted siphon). By contrast, the bottom dip is the low- fice that controls the rate of flow through the interceptor, and
est point in the internal cross-section. an air intake (vent) downstream from the orifice, which
Type B Gas Vent. A factory-made gas vent listed by nation- allows air to be drawn into the flow stream.
ally recognized testing agency for venting listed or approved Vertical Pipe. A pipe or fitting that is installed in a vertical
appliances equipped to burn only gas. position or that makes an angle of not more than 45 degrees
Type BW Gas Vent. A factory-made gas vent listed by a (0.79 rad) with the vertical.

nationallygas-fired
approved recognized testing
vented wallagency for venting listed or
furnaces. 225.0 –W–
Type L Gas Vent.A venting system consisting of listed vent Wall-Hung Water Closet. A water closet installed in such
piping and fittings for use with oil-burning appliances listed a way that no part of the water closet touches the floor.
for use with Type L or with listed gas appliances. Waste. See Liquid Waste and Industrial Waste.
Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal (WAGD). The process
223.0 –U– of capturing and carrying away gases vented from the patient
Unsanitary. See Insanitary. breathing circuit during the normal operation of gas anesthe-
User Outlet. See Station Outlet. sia or analgesia equipment. [NFPA 99:3.3.183]
Waste Pipe. A pipe that conveys only liquid waste, free of
fecal matter.
224.0 –V–
Water-Conditioning or Treating Device. A device that
Vacuum. A pressure less than that exerted by theatmosphere. conditions or treats a water supply so as to change its chem-
Vacuum Breaker. See Backflow Preventer. ical content or remove suspended solids by filtration.
Vacuum Relief Valve. A device that prevents excessive Water Distribution Pipe. In a building or premises, a pipe
vacuum in a pressure vessel. that conveys potable water from the building supply pipe to
Vacuum System-Level 1. A system consisting of central the plumbing fixtures and other water outlets.
vacuum-producing equipment with pressure and operating Water Hammer Arrester. A device designed to provide
controls, shutoff valves, alarm warning systems, gauges, and protection against hydraulic shock in the building water sup-
a network of piping extending to and terminating with suit- ply system.
able station inlets at locations where patient suction could be Water Heater or Hot Water Heating Boiler. An appli-
required. ance designed primarily to supply hot water for domestic or
Valve, Isolation. A valve that isolates one piece of equip- commercial purposes and equipped with automatic controls
ment from another. limiting water temperature to a maximum of 210°F (99°C).
Valve, Pressure-Relief. A pressure-actuated valve held Water Main (Street Main). A water supply pipe for public
closed by a spring or other means and designed to automati- or community use.
cally relieve pressure in excess of its setting. Water Supply System.The building supply pipe, the water
Valve, Riser. A valve at the base of a vertical riser that iso- distribution pipes, and the necessary connecting pipes, fit-
lates that riser. tings, control valves, backflow prevention devices, and all

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appurtenances carrying or supplying potable water in or adja-

cent to the building or premises.
Water/Wastewater Utility.A public or private entity which
may treat, deliver, or do both functions to reclaimed (recy-
cled) water, potable water, or both to wholesale or retail cus-
tomers.
Welder, Pipe. A person who specializes in the welding of
pipes and holds a valid certificate of competency from a rec-
ognized testing laboratory, based on the requirements of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessels code, Section IX.
Wet Procedure Locations. The area in a patient care
room where a procedure is performed that is normally subject
to wet conditions while patients are present, including stand-
ing fluids on the floor or drenching of the work area, either of
which condition is intimate to the patient or staff. [NFPA
99:3.3.184]
Wet Vent. A vent that also serves as a drain.
Whirlpool Bathtub. A bathtub fixture equipped and fitted
with a circulating piping system designed to accept, circulate,
and discharge bathtub water upon each use.

226.0 ––X
No definitions.

227.0 ––Y
Yoke Vent. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste
stack to a vent stack for the purpose of preventing pressure
changes in the stacks.

228.0 ––Z
No definitions.

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GENERAL REGULATIONS

301.0 General. 301.2.5 Existing Buildings. In existing buildings or

premises in which plumbing installations are to be
«
301.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the general
requirements, not specific to other chapters, for the installa- altered, repaired, or renovated, the Authority Having
tion of plumbing systems. Jurisdiction has discretionary powers to permit deviation

» 301.2 Minimum Standards. Pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fix-

tures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall
from the
posal provisions
to deviate of this
is first code, provided
submitted thatdetermina-
for proper such pro-
tion in order that health and safety requirements, as they
be listed or labeled (third-party certified) by a listing agency
(accredited conformity assessment body) and shall comply pertain to plumbing, shall be observed.
with the approved applicable recognized standards referenced 301.3 Alternate Materials and Methods of C onstruc-
tion Equivalency. Nothing in this code is intended to pre-
«
in this code, and shall be free from defects. Unless otherwise
provided for in this code, materials, fixtures, or devices used vent the use of systems, methods, or devices of equivalent or
or entering into the construction of plumbing systems, orparts superior quality, strength, fire resistance, effectiveness, dura-
thereof, shall be submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdic- bility, and safety over those prescribed by this code. Techni-
tion for approval. cal documentation shall be submitted to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction to demonstrate equivalency. The Authority Hav-
» 301.2.1 Marking. Each length of pipe and each pipe
fitting, trap, fixture, material, and device used in a ing Jurisdiction shall have the authority to approve or disap-
plumbing system shall have cast, stamped, or indelibly prove the system, method, or device for the intended purpose.
marked on it the manufacturer’s mark or name, which However, the exercise of this discretionary approval by
shall readily identify the manufacturer to the end user of the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have no effect beyond
the product. Where required by the approved standard the jurisdictional boundaries of said Authority Having Juris-
that applies, the product shall be marked with the weight diction. An alternate material or method of construction so
and the quality of the product. Materials and devices sued approved shall not be considered as in accordance with the
or entering into the construction of plumbing and requirements, intent, or both of this code for a purpose other
drainage systems,
identified or parts
in a manner thereof,toshall
satisfactory be markedHav-
the Authority and thansubmitted
the that granted
databydoes
the Authority
not prove Having Jurisdiction where
equivalency.
ing Jurisdiction. Such marking shall be done by the man-
ufacturer. Field markings shall not be acceptable.
301.3.1 Testing. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall have the authority to require tests, as proof of equiv-
«
Exception: Markings shall not be required on nipples alency.
created from cutting and threading of approved pipe. 301.3.1.1 Tests.Tests shall be made in accordance «
» 301.2.2 Standards.Standards listed or referred to in this with approved or applicable standards, by an
approved testing agency at the expense of the appli-
chapter or other chapters cover materials that will conform
to the requirements of this code, whereused in accordance cant. In the absence of such standards, the Authority
with the limitations imposed in this or other chapters Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to spec-
thereof and their listing. Where a standard covers materi- ify the test procedure.
als of various grades, weights, quality, or configurations,
the portion of the listed standard that isapplicable shall be
301.3.1.2 Request by Authority Having Juris-
diction. The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
«
used. Design and materials for special conditions ormate- have the authority to require tests to be made or
rials not provided for herein shall bepermitted to be used repeated where there is reason to believe that amate-
by special permission of the Authority Having Jurisdic- rial or device no longer is in accordance with the
tion after the Authority Having Jurisdiction has been sat- requirements on which its approval was based.
isfied as to their adequacy. A list of accepted plumbing
material standards is referenced in Table 1701.1. An
301.4 Flood Hazard Areas. Plumbing systems shall be
located above the elevation in accordance with the building
«
IAPMO Installation Standard is referenced in Appendix I
for the convenience of the users of this code. It is not con- codelowest
the for utilities and attendant
floor, whichever equipment or the elevation of
is higher.
sidered as a part of this code unless formally adopted as
Exception: Plumbing systems shall be permitted to be
such by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
located below the elevation in accordance with the building
301.2.3 Plastic Pipe, Plastic Pipe Fittings, and code for utilities and attendant equipment or the elevation of
Components. Plastic pipe, plastic pipe fittings, and the lowest floor, whichever is higher, provided that the sys-
components other than those for gas shall comply with tems are designed and installed to prevent water from enter-
NSF 14. ing or accumulating within their components and the systems
301.2.4 Cast-Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings. Cast-iron are constructed to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads
soil pipe and hubless couplings shall be third party cer- and stresses, including the effects of buoyancy, during the
tified in accordance with ASTM C1277 and CISPI 310. occurrence of flooding to such elevation.

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» 301.4.1 Coastal High Hazard Areas. Plumbing sys-

tems in buildings located in coastal high hazard areas
302.0 Iron Pipe Size (IPS) Pipe.
302.1 General. Iron, steel, copper, and copper alloy pipe
shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section shall be standard-weight iron pipe size (IPS) pipe.
301.4, and plumbing systems, pipes, and fixtures shall
not be mounted on or penetrate through walls that are 303.0 Disposal of Liquid Waste.
intended to breakaway under flood loads in accordance 303.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person to cause,
with the building code. suffer, or permit the disposal of sewage, human excrement, or
» 301.5 Alternative Engineered Design. An alternative other liquid wastes, in a place or manner, except through and
engineered design shall comply with the intent of the provi- by means of an approved drainage system, installed and main-
sions of this code and shall provide an equivalent level of tained in accordance with the provisions of this code.
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and
safety. Material, equipment, or components shall be designed 304.0 Connections to Plumbing System Required.
and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installa- 304.1 General. Plumbing fixtures, drains, appurtenances,
tion instructions. and appliances, used to receive or discharge liquid wastes or
» 301.5.1 Permit Application. The registered design
professional shall indicate on the design documents that
sewage, shall be connected properly to the drainage system of
the building or premises, in accordance with the requirements
the plumbing system, or parts thereof, is an alternative of this code.
engineered design so that it is noted on the construction
permit application. The permit and permanent permit 305.0 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer.
records shall indicate that an alternative engineered 305.1 Unlawful Practices. It shall be unlawful for a per-
design was part of the approved installation. son to deposit, by any means whatsoever,into aplumbing fix-
» 301.5.2 Technical Data. The registered design pro-
fessional shall submit sufficient technical data to sub-
ture, floor drain, interceptor, sump, receptor, or device, which
is connected to a drainage system, public sewer, private
stantiate the proposed alternative engineered design and sewer, septic tank, or cesspool, any ashes; cinders; solids;
to prove that the performance meets the intent of this rags; inflammable, poisonous, or explosive liquids or gases;
code. oils; grease; or any other thing whatsoever that is capable of
causing damage to the drainage system or public sewer.
» 301.5.3 Design Documents. The registered design
professional shall provide two for
complete sets of signed
and sealed design documents the alternative engi- 306.0 Industrial Wastes.
neered design for submittal to the Authority Having 306.1 Detrimental Wastes.Wastes detrimental to the pub-
Jurisdiction. The design documents shall include floor lic sewer system or detrimental to the functioning of the sewage
plans and a riser diagram of the work. Where appropri- treatment plant shall be treated and disposed of as found nec-
ate, the design documents shall indicate the direction of essary and directed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
flow, pipe sizes, grade of horizontal piping, loading, and 306.2 Safe Discharge. Sewage or other waste from a
location of fixtures and appliances. plumbing system that is capable of being deleterious to sur-
» 301.5.4 Design Approval. An approval of an alterna-
tive engineered design shall be at the discretion of the
face or subsurface waters shall not be discharged into the
ground or into a waterway unless it has first been rendered
Authority Having Jurisdiction. The exercise of this dis- safe by some acceptable form of treatment in accordance with
cretionary approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
shall have no effect beyond the jurisdictional boundaries
of said Authority Having Jurisdiction. An alternative 307.0 Location.
engineered design so approved shall not be considered 307.1 System. Except as otherwise provided in this code,
as in accordance with the requirements, intent, or both no plumbing system, drainage system, building sewer, pri-
of this code for a purpose other than that granted by the vate sewage disposal system, or parts thereof shall be located
Authority Having Jurisdiction. in a lot other than the lot that is the site of the building, struc-
301.5.5 Design Review. The Authority Having Juris- ture, or premises served by such facilities.
» diction shall have the authority to require testing of the
alternative engineered design in accordance with Section
307.2 Ownership. No subdivision, sale, or transfer of own-
ership of existing property shall be made in such manner that
301.3.1, including the authority to require an independ- the area, clearance, and access requirements of this code are
ent review of the design documents by a registered decreased.
design professional selected by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction and at the expense of the applicant. 308.0 Improper Location.
» 301.5.6 Inspection and Testing. The alternative
engineered design shall be tested and inspected in accor-
308.1 General. Piping, fixtures, or equipment shall not be
so located as to interfere with the normal use thereof or with
dance with the submitted testing and inspection plan and the normal operation and use of windows, doors, or other
the requirements of this code. required facilities.

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309.0 Workmanship. 311.0 Independent Systems.

309.1 Engineering Practices. Design, construction, and 311.1 General. The drainage system of each new building
workmanship shall be in accordance with accepted engineer- and of new work installed in an existing building shall be sep-
ing practices and shall be of such character as to secure the arate and independent from that of any other building, and,
results sought to be obtained by this code. where available, every building shall have an independent
309.2 Concealing Imperfections. It is unlawful to con- connection with a public or private sewer.
ceal cracks, holes, or other imperfections in materials by Exception: Where one building stands in the rear of another
welding, brazing, or soldering or by using therein or thereon building on an interior lot, and no private sewer is available
a paint, wax, tar, solvent cement, or other leak-sealing or
repair agent. or can
ing be constructed
court, to the rear
yard, or driveway, thebuilding
buildingthrough an adjoin-
drain from the front
309.3 Burred Ends. Burred ends of pipe and tubing shall building shall be permitted to be extended to the rear build-
be reamed to the full bore of the pipe or tube, and chips shall ing.
be removed.
309.4 Installation Practices. Plumbing systems shall be
312.0 Protection of Piping, Materials, and Struc-
installed in a manner that is in accordance with this code, tures.
applicable standards, and the manufacturer’s installation
instructions. 312.1 General. Piping passing under or through walls shall
be protected from breakage. Piping passing through or under
cinders or other corrosive materials shall be protected from
310.0 Prohibited Fittings and Practices. external corrosion in an approved manner. Approved provi-
310.1 Fittings. No double hub fitting, single or double tee sions shall be made for expansion of hot water piping. Voids
branch, single or double tapped tee branch, side inlet quarter around piping passing through concrete floors on the ground
bend, running thread, band, or saddle shall be used as a shall be sealed.
drainage fitting, except that a double hub sanitary tapped tee 312.2 Installation. Piping in connection with a plumbing
shall be permitted to be used on a vertical line as a fixture
connection. system shall be so installed that piping or connections will
not be subject to undue strains or stresses, and provisions shall
310.2 Drainage and Vent Piping. No drainage or vent be made for expansion, contraction, and structural settlement.
piping shall be drilled and tapped for the purpose of making No plumbing piping shall be directly embedded in concrete or
connections thereto, and no cast-iron soil pipe shall be
threaded. masonry. No structural member shall be seriously weakened
or impaired by cutting, notching, or otherwise, as defined in
310.3 Waste Connection. No waste connection shall be the building code.
made to a closet bend or stub of a water closet or similar fix- 312.3 Building Sewer and Drainage Piping. No build-
ture.
ing sewer or other drainage piping or part thereof, constructed
310.4 Use of Vent and Waste Pipes. Except as hereinafter of materials other than those approved for use under or within
provided in Section 908.0 through Section 911.0, no vent pipe a building, shall be installed under or within 2 feet (610 mm)
shall be used as a soil or waste pipe, nor shall a soil or waste of a building or structure, or less than 1 foot (305 mm) below
pipe be used as a vent. Also, single-stack drainage and venting the surface of the ground.
systems with unvented branch lines are prohibited.
312.4 Corrosion, Erosion, and Mechanical Damage.
310.5 Obstruction of Flow. No fitting, fixture and piping
Piping subject to corrosion, erosion, or mechanical damage
connection, appliance, device, or method of installation that
obstructs or retards the flow of water, wastes, sewage, or air shall be protected in an approved manner.
in the drainage or venting systems, in an amount exceeding 312.5 Protectively Coated Pipe. Protectively coated pipe
the normal frictional resistance to flow, shall be used unless or tubing shall be inspected and tested, and a visible void,
it is indicated as acceptable in this code or is approved in damage, or imperfection to the pipe coating shall be repaired
accordance with Section 301.2 of this code. The enlargement in an approved manner.
of a 3 inch (76 mm) closet bend or stub to 4 inches (102 mm) 312.6 Freezing Protection. No water, soil, or waste pipe
shall not be considered an obstruction. shall be installed or permitted outside of a building, in attics
310.6 Dissimilar Metals. Except for necessary valves, or crawl spaces, or in an exterior wall unless, where neces-
where inter-membering or mixing of dissimilar metals occurs, sary, adequate provision is made to protect such pipe from
the point of connection shall be confined to exposed or acces- freezing.
sible locations. 312.7 Fire-Resistant Construction. Piping penetrations
310.7 Direction of Flow.Valves, pipes, and fittings shall be of fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor/ceiling
installed in correct relationship to the direction of flow. assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures shall
310.8 Screwed Fittings. Screwed fittings shall be ABS, be protected in accordance with the requirements of the build-
cast-iron, copper, copper alloy, malleable iron, PVC, steel, or ing code and Chapter 14, “Firestop Protection.”
other approved materials. Threads shall be tapped out of solid 312.8 Waterproofing of Openings. Joints at the roof
metal or molded in solid ABS or PVC. around pipes, ducts, or other appurtenances shall be made

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watertight by the use of lead, copper, galvanized iron, or other 312.14 Exposed PVC Piping. PVC piping shall not be
approved flashings or flashing material. Exterior wall open- exposed to direct sunlight.
ings shall be made watertight. Counterflashing shall not Exceptions:
restrict the required internal cross-sectional area of the vent.
(1) PVC piping exposed to sunlight that is protected by
312.9 Steel Nail Plates.Plastic and copper or copper alloy water based synthetic latex paints.
piping penetrating framing members to within 1 inch (25.4
mm) of the exposed framing shall be protected by steel nail (2) PVC piping wrapped with not less than 0.04 inch (1.02
mm) thick tape or otherwise protected from UV degra-
plates not less than No. 18 gauge (0.0478 inches) (1.2 mm) in dation.
thickness. The steel nail plate shall extend along the framing
member not less than 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) beyond the outside
diameter of the pipe or tubing. 313.0 Hangers and Supports.
Exception: See Section 1210.3.3. 313.1 General. Piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurte-
nances shall be supported in accordance with this code, the
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312.10 Sleeves. Sleeves shall be provided to protect piping
through concrete and masonry walls, and concrete floors. manufacturer’s installation instructions, and in accordance
with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Exception: Sleeves shall not be required where openings are
drilled or bored. 313.2 Material. Hangers and anchors shall be of sufficient
strength to support the weight of the pipe and its contents.
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312.10.1 Building Loads. Piping through concrete or Piping shall be isolated from incompatible materials.
masonry walls shall not be subject to a load from build-
ing construction. 313.3 Suspended Piping. Suspended piping shall be sup-
ported at intervals not to exceed those shown in Table 313.3.
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312.10.2 Exterior Walls. In exterior walls, annular
space between sleeves and pipes shall be sealed and 313.4 Alignment. Piping shall be supported in such a man-
ner as to maintain its alignment and prevent sagging.
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made watertight, as approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. A penetration through fire-resistive con- 313.5 Underground Installation. Piping in the ground
shall be laid on a firm bed for its entire length; where other
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struction shall be in accordance with Section 312.7.
support is otherwise provided, it shall be approved in accor-
312.10.3 Firewalls. A pipe sleeve through a firewall
dance with Section 301.2.
shall have the space around the pipe completely sealed
with an approved fire-resistive material in accordance 313.6 Hanger Rod Sizes. Hanger rod sizes shall be not
with other codes. smaller than those shown in Table 313.6.
312.11 Structural Members. A structural member weak-
TABLE 313.6
ened or impaired by cutting, notching, or otherwise shall be HANGER ROD SIZES
reinforced, repaired, or replaced so asto be left in a safe struc-
tural condition in accordance with the requirements of the P I P EA N DTU B ES I ZE R O DS I ZE
( i nc hes ) (i nc he s )
building code.
1⁄2
–4 3⁄8
312.12 Rodentproofing. Strainer plates on drain inlets
shall be designed and installed so that no opening exceeds 1⁄2 5–8 1⁄2

of an inch (12.7 mm) in the least dimension. 10 – 12 ⁄

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For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm

312.12.1 Meter Boxes. Meter boxes shall be con-
structed in such a manner as to restrict rodents or vermin
from entering a building by following the service pipes 313.7 Gas Piping. Gas piping shall be supported by metal
from the box into the building. straps or hooks at intervals not to exceedthose shown in Table
312.12.2 Metal Collars. In or on buildings where 1210.2.4.1.
openings have been made in walls, floors, or ceilings for
the passage of pipes, such openings shall be closed and 314.0 Trenching, Excavation, and Backfill.
protected by the installation of approved metal collars
securely fastened to the adjoining structure. 314.1 Trenches. Trenches deeper than the footing of a

312.12.3 Tub Waste Openings. Tub waste openings buildingnot

located or less
structure,
than 45and paralleling
degrees thefrom
(0.79 rad) same,theshall
bottombe
in framed construction to crawl spaces at or below the exterior edge of the footing, or as approved in accordance
first floor shall be protected by the installation of with Section 301.2.
approved metal collars or metal screen securely fastened
314.2 Tunneling and Driving.Tunneling and driving shall
to the adjoining structure with no opening exceeding 1⁄2
of an inch (12.7 mm) in the least dimension. be permitted to be done in yards, courts, or driveways of a
building site. Where sufficient depth is available to permit, tun-
312.13 Exposed ABS Piping. ABS piping shall not be nels shall be permitted to be used between open-cut trenches.
exposed to direct sunlight. Tunnels shall have a clear height of 2 feet (610mm) above the
Exception: ABS piping exposed to sunlight that is protected pipe and shall be limited in length to one-half the depth of the
by water based synthetic latex paints. trench, with a maximum length of 8 feet (2438 mm). Where

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pipes are driven, the drive pipe shall be not less than one size are protected against leakage or condensation from such pipes
larger than the pipe to be laid. reaching the food or drink as described below. Where build-
314.3 Open Trenches. Excavations required to be made ing design requires that soil or drain pipes be located over
for the installation of a building drainage system or part such areas, the installation shall be made with the least pos-
thereof, within the walls of a building, shall be open trench sible number of joints and shall be installed so as to connect
work and shall be kept open until the piping has been to the nearest adequately sized vertical stack with the provi-
inspected, tested, and accepted. sions as follows:
314.4 Excavations. Excavations shall be completely back- (1) Openings through floors over such areas shall be sealed
filled as soon after inspection as practicable. Precaution shall be watertight to the floor construction.
taken to ensure compactness of backfill around pipingwithout (2) Floor and shower drains installed above such areas shall
damage to such piping. Trenches shall be backfilled in thinlay- be equipped with integral seepage pans.
ers to 12 inches (305 mm) above the top of the piping with clean (3) Soil or drain pipes shall be of an approved material as
earth, which shall not contain stones, boulders, cinderfill, froz
en listed in Table 1701.1 and Section 701.2. Materials shall
earth, construction debris, or other materials that will damage or comply with established standards. Cleanouts shall be
break the piping or cause corrosive action. Mechanical devices extended through the floor construction above.
such as bulldozers, graders, etc., shall be permitted to then be
used to complete backfill to grade. Fill shall be properly com- (4) Piping subject to operation at temperatures that will form
pacted. Precautions shall be taken to ensure permanent stability condensation on the exterior of the pipe shall be ther-
for pipe laid in filled or made ground. mally insulated.
Underground thermoplastic pipe and fittings for sewers (5) Where pipes are installed in ceilings above such areas,
and other gravity flow applications shall be installed in accor- the ceiling shall be of the removable type, or shall be pro-
dance with this code and Section 314.4.1. vided with access panels in order to form a ready access
for inspection of piping.
314.4.1 Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe and
Fittings. Trench width for thermoplastic sewer pipe shall
be 1.25 times the outside diameter of the piping plus 12 318.0 Test Gauges.
inches (305 mm) or the outside diameter of the piping 318.1 General. Tests in accordance with this code, which
plus 16 inches (406 mm). Thermoplastic piping shall be are performed utilizing dial gauges, shall be limited to gauges
bedded in not less than 4 inches (102 mm) of granular fill having the following pressure graduations or incrementations.
supporting the piping. The backfill for thermoplastic pip-
ing shall be compacted along the sides of the piping in 6 318.2 Pressure Tests (10 psi or less).Required pressure
inch (152 mm) layers and continue to not less than 12 tests of 10 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (69 kPa) or less
inches (305 mm) above the piping. Compaction shall be shall be performed with gauges of 0.10 psi (0.69 kPa) incre-
not less than a 85 percent standard proctor density. mentation or less.
318.3 Pressure Tests (greater than 10 psi to 100psi).
315.0 Joints and Connections. Required pressure tests exceeding 10 psi (69 kPa) but less
than or equal to 100 psi (689 kPa) shall be performed with
315.1 Unions. Approved unions shall be permitted to be gauges of 1 psi (7 kPa) incrementation or less.
used in drainage piping where accessibly located in the trap
seal or between a fixture and its trap; in the vent system, 318.4 Pressure Tests (exceeding 100 psi). Required
except underground or in wet vents; at any point in the water pressure tests exceeding 100 psi (689 kPa) shall be performed
supply system; and in gas piping as permitted by Section with gauges incremented for 2 percent or less of the required
1212.5. test pressure.
315.2 Prohibited Joints and Connections. A fitting or 318.5 Pressure Range. Test gauges shall have a pressure
connection that has an enlargement, chamber, or recess with range not exceeding twice the test pressure applied.
a ledge, shoulder, or reduction of pipe area that offers an
obstruction to flow through the drain shall be prohibited.
319.0 Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems.
319.1 General. Such piping shall be installed, tested, and
316.0 Increasers and Reducers. verified in accordance with the applicable standards refer-
316.1 General. Where different sizes of pipes and fittings enced in Table 1701.1 and the requirements of Chapter 13.
are to be connected, the proper size increasers or reducers or The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall require evidence of
reducing fittings shall be used between the two sizes. Copper the competency of the installers and verifiers.
alloy or cast-iron body cleanouts shall not be used as a
reducer or adapter from cast-iron drainage pipe to iron pipe
size (IPS) pipe. 320.0 Rehabilitation of Piping Systems.
320.1 General. Where pressure piping systems are rehabil-
317.0 Food-Handling Establishments. itated using an epoxy lining system it shall be in accordance
with ASTM F2831.
317.1 General. Food or drink shall not be stored, prepared,
or displayed beneath soil or drain pipes, unless those areas

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» TABLE 313.3
HANGERS AND SUPPORTS

M ATE R I A L S TY PES
OFJ O INT S H O R I ZO N TA L VE RT ICAL

5 feet, except 10 feet where Base and each floor,

Lead and Oakum
10 foot lengths are installed1, 2, 3 not to exceed 15 feet
Cast
Every other joint, unless over Base and each floor,
Compression Gasket
4 feet then support each joint 1, 2, 3 not to exceed 15 feet
Every other joint, unless over Base and each floor,
Cast-IronHubless ShieldedCoupling 1,2,3,4
4 feet then support each joint not to exceed 15 feet
Soldered, Brazed, Threaded, or 11⁄2 inches and smaller, 6 feet;
Copper & Copper Alloys
Mechanical Each floor, not to exceed 10 feet5
2 inches and larger, 10 feet
Steel Pipe for Water or 3⁄4 inch and smaller, 10 feet; Every other floor,
Threaded or Welded
DWV 1 inch and larger, 12 feet not to exceed 25 feet5
1⁄2 inch, 6 feet; 3⁄4 inch and 1 inch, 1⁄2 inch, 6 feet; 3⁄4 inch and 1 inch,
SteelPipeforGas ThreadedorWelded
8 feet; 11⁄4 inches and larger, 10 feet 8 feet; 1 1⁄4 inches every floor level
All sizes, 4 feet; allow Base and each floor; provide
Schedule 40 PVC and
Solvent Cemented mid-story guides; provide for
ABS DWV for expansion every 30 feet 3 expansion every 30 feet
1 inch and smaller, 3 feet; Base and each floor;
CPVC SolventCemented
11⁄4 inches and larger, 4 feet provide mid-story guides
Lead WipedorBurned ContinuousSupport Nottoexceed4feet
Steel Mechanical In accordance with standards acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction
Cold Expansion, Insert 1 inch and smaller, 32 inches; Base and each floor;
PEX
and Compression 11⁄4 inches and larger, 4 feet provide mid-story guides
1⁄2 inch

PEX-AL-PEX Metal Insert and Metal Compression 3⁄4 inch All sizes 98 inches Base and each floor;
}
provide mid-story guides
1 inch

}
1⁄2 inch
Base and each floor;
PE-AL-PE Metal Insert and Metal Compression 3⁄4 inch All sizes 98 inches
provide mid-story guides
1 inch
1 inch and smaller, 32 inches; Base and each floor; provide
PE-RT InsertandCompression
11⁄4 inches and larger, 4 feet mid-story guides
Fusion weld (socket, butt, 1 inch and smaller, 32 inches; Base and each floor;
Polypropylene (PP) saddle, electrofusion), threaded
11⁄4 inches and larger, 4 feet provide mid-story guides
(metal threads only), or mechanical
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Notes:
1 Support adjacent to joint, not to exceed 18 inches (457 mm).
2 Brace not to exceed 40 foot (12 192 mm) intervals to prevent horizontal movement.
3 Support at each horizontal branch connection.
4 Hangers shall not be placed on the coupling.
5 Vertical water lines shall be permitted to be supported in accordance with recognized engineering principles with regard to expansion and contraction, where
first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS

401.0 General. material and designed to accommodate an adequately sized

401.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the materi- gasket. Gasket material shall be neoprene, felt, or similar
als and installation of plumbing fixtures, including faucets approved types.
and fixture fittings, and the minimum number of plumbing 402.6.1 Closet Rings (Closet Flanges). Closet
fixtures required based on occupancy. rings (closet flanges) for water closets or similar fixtures
» 401.2 Quality of Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be con-
structed of dense, durable, non-absorbent materials and shall
shall be of an approved type and shall be copper alloy,
copper, hard lead, cast-iron, galvanized malleable iron,
have smooth, impervious surfaces, free from unnecessary ABS, PVC, or other approved materials. Each such closet
concealed fouling surfaces. Except as permitted elsewhere in ring (closet flange) shall be approximately 7 inches (178
this code, fixtures shall comply with the quality and design of mm) in diameter and, where installed, shall, together
nationally recognized applicable standards referenced in with the soil pipe, present a 11⁄2 inch (38 mm) wide flange
Table 1701.1. or face to receive the fixture gasket or closet seal.
Caulked-on closet rings (closet flanges) shall be not
402.0 Installation. less than 1⁄4 of an inch (6.4 mm) thick and not less than 2
402.1 Cleaning. Plumbing fixtures shall be installed in a inches (51 mm) in overall depth.
manner to afford easy access for repairs and cleaning. Pipes Closet rings (closet flanges) shall be burned or sol-
from fixtures shall be run to the nearest wall. dered to lead bends or stubs, shall be caulked to cast-iron
402.2 Joints. Where a fixture comes in contact with the wall soil pipe, shall be solvent cemented to ABS and PVC,
or floor, the joint between the fixture and the wall or floor and shall be screwed or fastened in an approved manner
shall be made watertight. to other materials.
402.3 Securing Fixtures. Floor-outlet or floor-mounted Closet bends or stubs shall be cut off so as to pres-
fixtures shall be rigidly secured to the drainage connection ent a smooth surface even with the top of the closet ring
before rough inspection is called.
and to
per, copper
the floor,
alloy,where
or other
soequally
designed,
corrosion-resistant
by screws or bolts
material.
of cop- Closet rings (closet flanges) shall be adequately
402.4 Wall-Hung Fixtures. Wall-hung fixtures shall be designed and secured to support fixtures connected
rigidly supported by metal supporting members so that no thereto.
strain is transmitted to the connections. Flush tanks and sim- 402.6.2 Securing Closet Flanges. Closet screws,
ilar appurtenances shall be secured by approved non-corro- bolts, washers, and similar fasteners shall be of copper
sive screws or bolts. alloy, copper, or other listed, equally corrosion-resistant
402.5 Setting.Fixtures shall be set level and in proper align- materials. Screws and bolts shall be of a size and number
ment with reference to adjacent walls. No water closet or to properly support the fixture installed.
bidet shall be set closer than 15 inches (381 mm) from its cen- 402.6.3 Securing Floor-Mounted, Back-Outlet
ter to a side wall or obstruction nor closer than 30 inches (762 Water Closet Bowls. Floor-mounted, back-outlet
mm) center to center to a similar fixture. The clear space in water closet bowls shall be set level with an angle of 90
front of a water closet, lavatory, or bidet shall be not less than
24 inches (610 mm). No urinal shall be set closer than 12 degrees (1.57 rad) between the floor and wall at the cen-
inches (305 mm) from its center to a side wall or partition nor terline of the fixture outlet. The floor and wall shall have
closer than 24 inches (610 mm) center to center. a flat mounting surface not less than 5 inches (127 mm)
to the right and left of the fixture outlet centerline. The
Exception: The installation of paper dispensers or accessi- fixture shall be secured to the wall outlet flange or
bility grab bars shall not be considered obstructions. drainage connection and to the floor by corrosion-resis-
402.6 Flanged Fixture Connections. Fixture connec- tant screws or bolts. The closet flange shall be secured
tions between
service drainage
sinks and urinalspipes
shalland waterby
be made closets,
meansfloor outlet
of approved to a firm base.
Where floor-mounted, back-outlet water closets are
copper alloy, hard lead, ABS, PVC, or iron flanges caulked, used, the soil pipe shall be not less than 3 inches (80 mm)
soldered, solvent cemented; rubber compression gaskets; or
screwed to the drainage pipe. The connection shall be bolted in diameter. Offset, eccentric, or reducing floor flanges
with an approved gasket, washer, or setting compound shall not be used.
between the fixture and the connection. The bottom of the 402.7 Supply Fittings. The supply lines and fittings for
every plumbing fixture shall be so installed as to prevent
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flange shall be set on an approved firm base.
Wall-mounted water closet fixtures shall be securely backflow in accordance with Chapter 6.
bolted to an approved carrier fitting. The connecting pipe
between the carrier fitting and the fixture shall be an approved
402.8 Installation.Fixtures shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
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» 402.9 Design and Installation of Plumbing Fixtures.

Plumbing fixtures shall be installed such that fixture fittings
405.3 Miscellaneous Fixtures. Fixed wooden, or tile
wash trays or sinks for domestic use shall not be installed in
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shall be in accordance with the backflow prevention require- a building designed or used for human habitation. No sheet
ments of ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. These requirements metal-lined wooden bathtub shall be installed or reconnected.
shall not be compromised by the designated fixtu re fitting No dry or chemical closet (toilet) shall be installed in a build-
mounting surface. ing used for human habitation, unless first approved by the
Health Officer.
» 402.10 Slip Joint Connections. Fixtures having con-
cealed slip joint connections shall be provided with an access
panel or utility space not less than 12 inches (305 mm) in its 406.0 Special Fixtures and Specialties.
least dimension and so arranged without obstructions as to
make such connections accessible for inspection and repair.
406.1 Water and Waste Connections. Baptisteries,
ornamental and lily ponds, aquaria, ornamental fountain
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» 402.11 Future Fixtures. Where provisions are made for basins, and similar fixtures and specialties requiring water,
the future installation of fixtures, those provided for shall be waste connections, or both shall be submitted for approval to
considered in determining the required sizes of drain and the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to installation.
water supply piping. Construction for future installations shall
be terminated with a plugged fitting or fittings. Where the
406.2 Special Use Sinks. Restaurant kitchen and other
special use sinks shall be permitted to be made of approved-
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plugged fitting is at the point where the trap of a fixture is type bonderized and galvanized sheet steel of not less than
installed, the plumbing system for such fixture shall be com- No. 16 U.S. gauge (0.0625 inches) (1.6 mm). Sheet-metal
plete and be in accordance with the plumbing requirements of plumbing fixtures shall be adequately designed, constructed,
this code. and braced in an approved manner to accomplish their
intended purpose.
» 403.0 Accessible Plumbing Facilities. 406.3 Special Use Fixtures. Special use fixtures shall be
made of one of the following:
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403.1 General. Where accessible facilities are required in
applicable building regulations, the facilities shall be installed (1) Soapstone
in accordance with those regulations. (2) Chemical stoneware
» 403.2 Fixtures and Fixture Fittings for Persons with
Disabilities. Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings for per-
(3) Copper-based alloy
(4) Nickel-based alloy
sons with disabilities shall comply with ICC A117.1 and the (5) Corrosion-resistant steel
applicable standards referenced in Chapter 4.
(6) Other materials suited for the intended use of the fixture
403.3 Exposed Pipes and Surface s. Water supply and
drain pipes under accessible lavatories and sinks shall be insu- 406.4 Zinc Alloy Components. Zinc alloy components
shall comply with applicable nationally recognized standards
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lated or otherwise be configured to protect against contact.
Protectors, insulators, or both shall comply with ASME and shall be used in accordance with their listing.
A112.18.9.
407.0 Lavatories.
404.0 Overflows. 407.1 Application. Lavatories shall comply with ASME
404.1 General. Where a fixture is provided with an over-
A112.19.1/CSA B45.2, ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1,
flow, the waste shall be so arranged that the standing water in ASME A112.19.3/CSA B45.4, ASME A112.19.12, CSA
B45.5/IAPMO Z124, or CSA B45.11/IAPMO Z401.
the fixture shall not rise in the overflow where the stopper is
closed or remain in the overflow where the fixture is empty. 407.2 Water Consumption. The maximum water flow
The overflow pipe from a fixture shall be connected on the rate of faucets shall comply with Section 407.2.1 and Section
house or inlet side of the fixture trap, except that overflow on 407.2.2.
flush tanks shall be permitted to discharge into the waterclos- 407.2.1 Maximum Flow Rate. The maximum flow
ets or urinals served by them, but it shall be unlawful to con- rate for public lavatory faucets shall not exceed 0.5 gpm
nect such overflows with any other part of the drainage at 60 psi (1.9 L/m at 414 kPa) and 2.2 gpm at 60 psi (8.3
L/m at 414 kPa) for private lavatory faucets in accor-
system. dance with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1.
» 405.0 Prohibited Fixtures. 407.2.2 Metering Faucets. Metered faucets shall
deliver a maximum of 0.25 gallons (1.0 L) per metering
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» 405.1 Prohibited Water Closets.Water closets having an cycle in accordance with ASME A112.18.1/CSAB125.1.
invisible seal or an unventilated space or having walls which
are not thoroughly washed at each discharge shall be prohib-
407.3 Limitation of Hot Water Temperature for Pub-
lic Lavatories. Hot water delivered from public-use lava-
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ited. A water closet that might permit siphonage of the con- tories shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 120°F
tents of the bowl back into the tank shall be prohibited. (49°C) by a device that is in accordance with ASSE 1070 or
» 405.2 Prohibited Urinals. Trough urinals and urinals with CSA B125.3. The water heater thermostat shall not be con-
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407.4 Transient Public Lavatories. Self-closing or formly from the sides towards the drain not less than 1⁄4 inch per

metering faucets shall be installed on lavatories intended to foot (20.8 mm/m), nor more than 1⁄2 inch per foot (41.8 mm/m).

serve the transient public, such as those in, but not limited to Thresholds shall be of sufficient width to accommodate
service stations, train stations, airports, restaurants, and con- a minimum 22 inch (559 mm) door. Shower doors shall open
vention halls. so as to maintain not less than a 22 inch (559 mm) unob-
407.5 Waste Outlet. Lavatories shall have a waste outlet structed opening for egress. The immediate adjoining space to
and fixture tailpiece not less than 11⁄4 inches (32 mm) in diam- showers without thresholds shall be considered a wet loca-
eter. Continuous wastes and fixture tailpieces shall be con- tion and shall comply with the requirements of the building,
structed from the materials specified in Section 701.4. Waste residential, and electrical codes.
outlets shall be provided with an approved stopper or strainer. Exceptions:
407.6 Overflow.Overflows shall be installed in accordance (1) Showers that are designed to be in accordance with the
with Section 404.1. accessibility standards listed in Table 1701.1.
(2) A cast-iron shower receptor flange shall be not less than
408.0 Showers. 0.3 of an inch (7.62 mm) in height.
408.1 Application. Manufactured shower receptors and (3) For flanges not used as a means of securing, the sealing
shower bases shall comply with ASME A112.19.1/CSA flange shall be not less than 0.3 of an inch (7.62 mm) in
B45.2, ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, ASME A112.19.3/CSA height.
B45.4, or CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124. 408.6 Shower Compartments . Shower compartments,
408.2 Water Consumption. Showerheads shall have a regardless of shape, shall have a minimum finished interior of
maximum flow rate of not more than 2.5 gpm at 80 psi (9.5 1024 square inches (0.6606 m2) and shall also be capable of
L/m at 552 kPa), in accordance with ASME A112.18.1/CSA encompassing a 30 inch (762 mm) circle. The minimum
B125.1. required area and dimensions shall be measured at a height
408.3 Individual Shower and Tub-Shower Combina- equal to the top of the threshold and at a point tangent to its
tion Control Valves. Showers and tub-shower combina- centerline. The area and dimensions shall be maintained to a
tions shall be provided with individual control valves of the point of not less than 70 inches (1778 mm) above the shower
pressure balance, thermostatic, or combination pressure bal- drain outlet with no protrusions other than the fixture valve or
ance/thermostatic mixing valve type that provide scald and valves, showerheads, soap dishes, shelves, and safety grab
thermal shock protection for the rated flow rate of the bars, or rails. Fold-down
be permitted to protrude seats in accessible
into the shower
30 inch (762 mm)stalls shall
circle.
installed showerhead. These valves shall be installed at the
point of use and in accordance with ASSE 1016 or ASME Exceptions:
A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. Gang showers, where supplied with (1) Showers that are designed to be in accordance with ICC
a single temperature-controlled water supply pipe, shall be A117.1.
controlled by a mixing valve that is in accordance with ASSE (2) The minimum required area and dimension shall not
1069. Handle position stops shall be provided on such valves apply for a shower receptor having overall dimensions
and shall be adjusted per the manufacturer’s instructions to of not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in width and 60
deliver a maximum mixed water setting of 120°F (49°C). inches (1524 mm) in length.
Water heater thermostats shall not be considered a suitable 408.7 Lining for Showers and Receptors. Shower
control for meeting this provision. receptors built on-site shall be watertight and shall be con-
408.4 Waste Outlet.Showers shall have a waste outlet and structed from approved-type dense, nonabsorbent, and non-
fixture tailpiece not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. corrosive materials. Each such receptor shall be adequately
Fixture tailpieces shall be constructed from the materials reinforced, shall be provided with an approved flanged floor
specified in Section 701.2 for drainage piping. Strainers serv- drain designed to make a watertight joint in the floor, and
ing shower drains shall have a waterway at least equivalent to shall have smooth, impervious, and durable surfaces.
the area of the tailpiece. Shower receptors shall have the subfloor and rough side
408.5 Finished Curb or Threshold. Where a shower of walls to a height of not less than 3 inches (76 mm) above
the top of the finished dam or threshold shall be first lined
receptor
less thanhas a finished
1 inch dam,lower
(25.4 mm) curb, than
or threshold
the sidesit and
shallback
be not
of with sheet plastic, lead, or copper, or shall be lined with other
such receptor. In no case shall a dam or threshold be less than durable and watertight materials. Showers that are provided
2 inches (51 mm) or exceeding 9 inches (229 mm) in depth with a built in place, permanent seat or seating area that is
where measured from the top of the dam orthreshold to the top located within the shower enclosure, shall be first lined with
of the drain. Each such receptor shall beprovided with an inte- sheet plastic, lead, copper, or shall be lined with other durable
gral nailing flange to be located where the receptor meets the and watertight materials that extend not less than 3 inches (76
vertical surface of the finished interior ofthe shower compart- mm) above horizontal surfaces of the seat or the seating area.
ment. The flange shall be watertight and extend vertically not Lining materials shall be pitched 1⁄4 inch per foot (20.8
less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) above the top of the sides of the mm/m) to weep holes in the subdrain of a smooth and solidly
receptor. The finished floor of the receptor shall slope uni- formed subbase. Such lining materials shall extend upward on

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the rough jambs of the shower opening to a point not less than connecting drain, by 15 pound (6.8 kg) asphalt felt or an
3 inches (76 mm) above the horizontal surfaces of the seat or equivalent. Sheet copper shall be joined by brazing or
the seating area, the top of the finished dam or threshold and soldering.
shall extend outward over the top of the permanent seat, per-
manent seating area, or rough threshold and be turned over
408.7.5 Tests for Shower Receptors. Shower «
receptors shall be tested for watertightness by filling with
and fastened on the outside face of both the permanent seat, water to the level of the rough threshold. The test plug
permanent seating area, or rough threshold and the jambs. shall be so placed that both upper and under sides of the
Nonmetallic shower subpans or linings shall be permit- subpan shall be subjected to the test at the point where it
ted to be built up on the job site of not less than three layers is clamped to the drain.
of standard grade 15 pound (6.8 kg) asphalt-impregnated 408.8 Public Shower Floors. Floors of public shower
roofing felt. The bottom layer shall be fitted to the formed rooms shall have a nonskid surface and shall be drained in
subbase and each succeeding layer thoroughly hot-mopped such a manner that wastewater from one bather shall not pass
to that below. Corners shall be carefully fitted and shall be over areas occupied by other bathers. Gutters in public or
made strong and watertight by folding or lapping, and each gang shower rooms shall have rounded corners for easy
corner shall be reinforced with suitable webbing hot-mopped cleaning and shall be sloped not less than 2 percent toward
in place. drains. Drains in gutters shall be spaced at a maximum of 8
Folds, laps, and reinforcing webbing shall extend not less feet (2438 mm) from sidewalls nor more than 16 feet (4877
than 4 inches (102 mm) in all directions from the corner, and mm) apart.
webbing shall be of approved type and mesh, producing a ten- 408.9 Location of Valves and Heads. Control valves
sile strength of not less than 50 pounds per square foot (lb/ft
2) and showerheads shall be located on the sidewall of shower
(244 kg/m2) in either direction. Nonmetallic shower subpans compartments or otherwise arranged so that the showerhead
or linings shall be permitted to consist of multilayers of other does not discharge directly at the entrance to the compartment
approved equivalent materials suitably reinforced and care- so that the bather can adjust the valves prior to stepping into
fully fitted in place on the job site as elsewhere required in the shower spray.
this section. 408.10 Water Supply Riser.A water supply riser from the
Linings shall be properly recessed and fastened to shower valve to the showerhead outlet, whether exposed or
approved backing so as not to occupy the space required for not, shall be securely attached to the structure.
the wall covering, and shall not be nailed or perforated at a
point that is less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) above the finished 409.0 Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs.
dam or threshold. An approved-type subdrain shall be 409.1 Application. Bathtubs shall comply with ASME
installed with a shower subpan or lining. Each such subdrain A112.19.1/CSA B45.2, ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, ASME
shall be of the type that sets flush with the subbase and shall A112.19.3/CSA B45.4, or CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124.
be equipped with a clamping ring or other device to make a Whirlpool bathtubs shall comply with ASME A112.19.7/CSA
tight connection between the lining and the drain. The B45.10. Pressure sealed doors within a bathtub or whirlpool
subdrain shall have weep holes into the waste line. The weep bathtub enclosure shall comply with ASME A112.19.15.
holes located in the subdrain clamping ring shall be protected 409.2 Waste Outlet.Bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall
from clogging. have a waste outlet and fixture tailpiece not less than 1 1⁄2
408.7.1 PVC Sheets. Plasticized polyvinyl chloride inches (40 mm) in diameter. Fixture tailpieces shall be con-
(PVC) sheets shall comply with ASTM D4551. Sheets structed from the materials specified in Section 701.2 for
shall be joined by solvent cementing in accordance with drainage piping. Waste outlets shall be provided with an
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. approved stopper or strainer.
408.7.2 Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Sheets. 409.3 Overflow. Overflows shall be installed in accordance
Nonplasticized chlorinated polyethylene sheets shall with Section 404.1.
comply with ASTM D4068. The liner shall be joined in 409. 4 Limi tation of Hot W ater i n Batht ubs and
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instruc- Whirlpool Bathtubs.The maximum hot water temperature
tions. discharging from the bathtub and whirlpool bathtubfiller shall
408.7.3 Sheet Lead. Sheet lead shall weigh not less be limited to 120°F (49°C) by a device that is in accordance
than 4 lb/ft2 (19 kg/m 2) and shall be coated with an with ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3. The water heater thermostat
asphalt paint or other approved coating. The lead sheet shall not be considered acontrol for meeting this provision.
shall be insulated from conducting substances, other than 409.5 Backflow Protection. The water supply to a bath-
the connecting drain, by 15 pound (6.8 kg) asphalt felt tub and whirlpool bathtub filler valve shall be protected by
or an equivalent. Sheet lead shall be joined by burning. an air gap or in accordance with Section 417.0.
408.7.4 Sheet Copper. Sheet copper shall comply 409.6 Installation and Access. Bathtubs and whirlpool
with ASTM B152 and shall weigh not less than 12 bathtubs shall be installed in accordance with the manufac-
ounces per square foot (oz/ft2) (3.7 kg/m2) or No. 24 B & turer’s installation instructions. Access openings shall be of
S Gauge (0.02 inches) (0.51 mm). The copper sheet shall size and opening to permit the removal and replacement of
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Whirlpool pump access located in the crawl space shall 412.0 Urinals.
be located not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) from an access
door, trap door, or crawl hole.
412.1 Application. Urinals shall comply with ASME «
A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, ASME A112.19.19, or CSA
The circulation pump shall be located above the crown B45.5/IAPMO Z124. Urinals shall have an average water
weir of the trap. consumption not to exceed 1 gallon (3.8 Lpf) of water per
The pump and the circulation piping shall be self-drain- flush.
ing to minimize water retention. Suction fittings on whirlpool 412.1.1 Nonwater Urinals. Nonwater urinals shall
have a barrier liquid sealant to maintain a trap seal. Non-
«
bathtubs shall be listed in accordance with ASME
A112.19.7/CSA B45.10. water urinals shall permit the uninhibited flow of waste
409.6.1 Flexible PVC Hoses and Tubing. Flexible through the urinal to the sanitary drainage system. Non-
PVC hoses and tubing intended to be used on whirlpool water urinals shall be cleaned and maintained in accor-
bathtub water circulation systems or pneumatic systems dance with the manufacturer’s instructions after
installation. Where nonwater urinals are installed, not
shall be in accordance with IAPMO Z1033. less than one water supplied fixture rated at not less than
1 water supply fixture unit (WSFU) shall be installed
410.0 Bidets. upstream on the same drain line to facilitate drain line
410.1 Application. Bidets shall comply with ASME flow and rinsing. Where nonwater urinals are installed
A112.19.2/CSA B45.1 or ASME A112.19.3/CSA B45.4. they shall have a water distribution line rough-in to the
urinal location to allow for the installation of an approved
410.2 Backflow Protection.The water supply to the bidet backflow prevention device in the event of a retrofit.
shall be protected by an air gap or in accordance with Sec-
tion 603.3.2, Section 603.3.5, or Section 603.3.6. 412.2 Backflow Protection.A water supply to a urinal shall
be protected by an approved-type vacuum breaker or other
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410.3 Limitation of Water Temperature in Bidets.The approved backflow prevention device in accordance with Sec-
maximum hot water temperature discharging from a bidet tion 603.5.
shall be limited to 110°F (43°C) by a device that is in accor-
dance with ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3. The water heater
thermostat shall not be considered a control for meeting this 413.0 Flushing Devices.
provision. 413.1 Where Required. Each water closet, urinal, clinical
sink, or other plumbing fixture that depends ontrap siphonage
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411.0 Water Closets.
to discharge its waste contents shall be provided with a
flushometer valve, flushometer tank, or flush tank designed and
411.1 Application. Water closets shall comply with ASME installed so as to supplywater in sufficient quantity and rate of
A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, ASME A112.19.3/CSA B45.4, or flow to flush the contents of the fixture to which it is connected,
CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124. Water closet bowls for public use to cleanse the fixture, and to refill the fixture trap, without
shall be of the elongated type. In nurseries, schools, and other excessive water use. Flushing devices shall comply with the
similar places where plumbing fixtures are provided for the antisiphon requirements in accordance with Section 603.5.
use of children less than 6 years of age, water closets shall be
of a size and height suitable for children’s use.
413.2 Flushometer Valves.Flushometer valves and tanks
shall comply with ASSE 1037 or CSA B125.3, and shall be
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» 411.2 Water Consumption. Water closets shall have a
maximum consumption not to exceed 1.6 gallons (6.0 Lpf)
installed in accordance with Section 603.5.1. No manually
controlled flushometer valve shall be used to flush more than
of water per flush in accordance with ASME A112.19.2/CSA one urinal, and each such urinal flushometer valve shall be
B45.1. an approved, self-closing type discharging a predetermined
411.2.1 Dual Flush Water Closets.Dual flush water quantity of water. Flushometers shall be installed so that they
closets shall comply with ASME A112.19.14. The effec- will be accessible for repair. Flushometer valves shall not be
tive flush volume for dual flush water closets shall be used where the water pressure is insufficient to properly poer-
defined as the composite, average flush volume of two ate them. Where the valve is operated, it shall complete the
reduced flushes and one full flush. cycle of operation automatically, opening fully, and closing
411.2.2 Flushometer Valve Activated Water Clos- positively under the line water pressure. Each flushometer
ets. Flushometer valve activated water closets shall have shall be provided with a means for regulating the flow
a maximum flush volume of 1.6 gallons (6.0 Lpf)of water through it.
per flush in accordance with ASME A112.19.2/CSA 413.3 Flush Tanks. Flush tanks for manual flushing shall be
B45.1. equipped with a flush valve in accordance with ASME
» 411.3 Water Closet Seats. Water closet seats shall be
properly sized for the water closet bowl type, and shall be of
A112.19.5/CSAB45.15 or CSA B125.3, andan antisiphon fill
valve (ballcock) that is in accordance with ASSE 1002 or CSA
smooth, non-absorbent material. Seats, for public use, shall be B125.3 and installed in accordance with Section 603.5.2.
of the elongated type and either of the open front type or have 413.4 Water Supply for Flush Tanks.An adequate quan-
an automatic seat cover dispenser. Plastic seats shall comply tity of water shall be provided to flush and clean the fixture
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tanks equipped for manual flushing shall be controlled by a 416.2 Water Supply. Emergency eyewash and show er
float valve or other automatic device designed to refill the equipment shall not be limited in the water supply flow rates.
tank after each discharge and to completely shut off the water Flow rate, discharge pattern, and temperature of flushing flu-
flow to the tank where the tank is filled to operational capac- ids shall be provided in accordance with ISEA Z358.1 based
ity. Provision shall be made to automatically supply water to on the hazardous material.
the fixture so as to refill the trap seal after each flushing. 416.3 Installation. Emergency eyewash and shower equip-
413.5 Overflows in Flush Tanks. Flush tanks shall be ment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
provided with overflows discharging into the water closet or installation instructions.
urinal connected thereto. Overflows supplied as srcinal parts 416.4 Location. Emergency eyewash and shower equip-
with the at
flooding fixture shall be of
the maximum ratesufficient
at whichsize to prevent
the tank tank
is supplied ment shall be located on the same level as the hazard and
accessible for immediate use. The path of travel shall be free
with water under normal operating conditions and where of obstructions and shall be clearly identified with signage.
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation 416.5 Drain. A drain shall not be required for emergency
instructions. eyewash or shower equipment. Where a drain is provided, the
discharge shall be in accordance with Section 811.0.
414.0 Dishwashing Machines.
414.1 Application. Domestic dishwashing machines shall 417.0 Faucets and Fixture Fittings.
comply with UL 749. Commercial dishwashing machines 417.1 Application. Faucets and fixture fittings shall com-
shall comply with NSF 3 and UL 921. ply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. Fixture fittings cov-
414.2 Backflow Protection. The water supply connection ered under the scope of NSF 61 shall be in accordance with
to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected by the requirements of NSF 61.
an air gap or a backflow prevention device in accordance with 417.2 Deck Mounted Bath/Shower Valves. Deck
Section 603.3.2, Section 603.3.5, Section 603.3.6, or ASSE mounted bath/shower transfer valves with integral backflow
1004. protection shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1.
414.3 Drainage Connection. Domestic dishwashing This shall include handheld showers and other bathing appli-
machines shall discharge indirectly through an air gap fitting ances mounted on the deck of bathtubs or other bathing appli-
in accordance with Section 807.3 into a waste receptor, a wye ances that incorporate a hose or pull out feature.
branch fitting on the tailpiece of a kitchen sink, or dishwasher
connection of a food waste disposer. Commercial dishwash- 417.3 Handheld Showers. Handheld showers shall com-
ply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. Handheld showers
ing machines shall discharge indirectly through an air gap or
direct connection in accordance with Section 704.3 with floor with integral backflow protection shall comply with ASME
drain protection. A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 or shall have a backflow prevention
device that is in accordance with ASME A112.18.3 or ASSE
1014.
415.0 Drinking Fountains. 417.4 Faucets and Fixture Fittings with Hose Con-
415.1 Application. Drinking fountains shall be self-clos- nected Outlets. Faucets and fixture fittings with pull out
ing and comply with ASME A112.19.1/CSA B45.2, ASME spout shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1.
A112.19.2/CSA B45.1, or ASME A112.19.3/CSA B45.4, and Faucets and fixture fittings with pull out spouts with integral
NSF 61. Permanently installed electric water coolers shall backflow protection shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA
also comply with UL 399. B125.1 or shall have a backflow preventer device that is in
415.2 Drinking Fountain Alternatives. Where food is accordance with ASME A112.18.3.
consumed indoors, water stations shall be permitted to be sub- 417.5 Separate Controls for Hot and Cold Water.
stituted for drinking fountains. Bottle filling stations shall be Where two separate handles control the hot and cold water,
permitted to be substituted for drinking fountains up to 50 the left-hand control of the faucet where facing the fixture fit-
percent of the requirements for drinking fountains. Drinking ting outlet shall control the hot water. Faucets and diverters
fountains shall not be required for an occupant load of 30 or shall be connected to the water distribution system so that hot
less. water corresponds to the left side of the fixture fitting.
415.3 Drainage
permitted Connection.
to discharge Drinking
directly into fountains
the drainage shall be
system or Single-handle mixingshall
tub-showercombinations valves
haveinstalled
the flowofin hot
showers
water and
cor-
indirectly through an air break in accordance with Section respond to the markings on the fixture fitting.
809.1.
415.4 Location. Drinking fountains shall not be installed 418.0 Floor Drains.
in toilet rooms.
418.1 Application. Floor drains shall comply with ASME
A112.3.1, ASME A112.6.3, or CSA B79.
416.0 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. 418.2 Strainer. Floor drains shall be considered plumbing
416.1 Application.Emergency eyewash and shower equip- fixtures, and each such drain shall be provided with an
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and shall provide a watertight joint in the floor.
420.3 Pre-Rinse Spray Valve. Commercial food service
pre-rinse spray valves shall have a maximum flow rate of 1.6
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418.3 Location of Floor Drains. Floor drains shall be gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 pounds-force per square inch
installed in the following areas: (psi) (6.0 L/m at 414 kPa) in accordance with ASME
(1) Toilet rooms containing two or more water closets or a A112.18.1/CSAB125.1 and shallbe equipped with an integral
combination of one water closet and one urinal, except in automatic shutoff.
a dwelling unit. 420.4 Waste Outlet. Kitchen and laundry sinks shall have
a waste outlet and fixture tailpiece not less than 1 1⁄2 inches
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(2) Commercial kitchens and in accordance with Section
704.3. (40 mm) in diameter. Service sinks shall have a waste outlet
(3) Laundry rooms in commercial buildings and common and fixture tailpiece not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diam-
laundry facilities in multi-family dwelling buildings. eter. Fixture tailpieces shall be constructed from the materi-
als specified in Section 701.2 for drainage piping. Waste
(4) Boiler rooms. outlets shall be provided with an approved strainer.
418.4 Food Storage Areas. Where drains are provided in
storerooms, walk-in freezers, walk-in coolers, refrigerated
equipment, or other locations where food is stored, such 421.0 Floor Sinks.
drains shall have indirect waste piping. Separate waste pipes 421.1 Application. Floor sinks shall comply with ASME
shall be run from each food storage area, each with an indi- A112.6.7.
rect connection to the building sanitary drainage system.
Traps shall be provided in accordance with Section 801.3.2 of 421.2 Strainers. The waste outlet of a floor sink shall be
this code and shall be vented. provided with an approved strainer or grate that is removable
Indirect drains shall be permitted to be located in freez- and accessible.
ers or other spaces where freezing temperatures are main-
tained, provided that traps, where supplied, shall be located 422.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures.
where the seal will not freeze. Otherwise, the floor of the 422.1 Fixture Count. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided
freezer shall be sloped to a floor drain located outside of the
storage compartment. for the type of building occupancy and in the minimum num-
ber shown in Table 422.1. The total occupant load and occu-
418.5 Floor Slope. Floors shall be sloped to floor drains.
pancy classification shall be determined in accordance with
the building code. Occupancy classification not shown in
419.0 Food Waste Disposers. Table 422.1 shall be considered separately by the Authority
419.1 Application. Food waste disposal units shall comply Having Jurisdiction.
with UL 430. Residential food waste disposers shallalso com- The minimum number of fixtures shall be calculated at
ply with ASSE 1008. 50 percent male and 50 percent female based on the total
419.2 Drainage Connection. Approved wye or other occupant load. Where information submitted indicates a dif-
directional-type branch fittings shall be installed in continu- ference in distribution of the sexes such information shall be
ous wastes connecting or receiving the discharge from a food used in order to determine the number of fixtures for each
waste disposer. No dishwasher drain shall be connected to a sex. Once the occupancy load and occupancy are determined,
sink tailpiece, continuous waste, or trap on the discharge side Table 422.1 shall be applied to determine the minimum num-
of a food waste disposer. ber of plumbing fixtures required. Where applying the fixture
419.3 Water Supply.A cold water supply shall be provided ratios in Table 422.1 results in fractional numbers, such num-
for food waste disposers. Such connection to the water sup- bers shall be rounded to the next whole number. For multiple
ply shall be protected by an air gap or backflow prevention occupancies, fractional numbers shall be first summed and
device in accordance with Section 603.2. then rounded to the next whole number.
422.1 .1 Fami ly or Assi sted- Use Toile t and
420.0 Sinks. Bathing Facilities. Where family or assisted-use toi-
420.1 Application. Sinks shall comply with ASME let and bathing rooms are required, in applicable build-
A112.19.1/CSA B45.2,
A112.19.3/CSA B45.4,ASME
or CSAA112.19.2/CSA
B45.5/IAPMOB45.1,
Z124. ASME
Move- ing regulations,
accordance the regulations.
with those facilities shall be installed in
able sink systems shall comply with ASME A112.19.12. 422.2 Separate Facilities. Separate toilet facilities shall
420.2 Water Consumption.Sink faucets shall have a max- be provided for each sex.
imum flow rate of not more than 2.2 gpm at 60 psi (8.3 L/m Exceptions:
at 414 kPa) in accordance with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1.
(1) Residential installations.
Exceptions:
(2) In occupancies with a total occupant load of 10 or less,
(1) Clinical sinks including customers and employees, one toilet facility,
(2) Laundry trays designed for use by no more than one person at a time,
(3) Service sinks shall be permitted for use by both sexes.

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(3) In business and mercantile occupancies with a total occu-

pant load of 50 or less including customers and employ-
ees, one toilet facility, designed for use by no more than
one person at a time, shall be permitted for use by both
sexes.
422.2.1 Family or Assisted-Use Toilet Facilities.
Where a separate toilet facility is required for each sex,
and each toilet facility is required to have only one water
closet, two family or assisted-use toilet facilities shall be
permitted in place of the required separate toilet facilities.
422.3 Fixture Requ irements for Specia l Occupan-
cies. Additional fixtures shall be permitted to be required
where unusual environmental conditions or referenced activ-
ities are encountered. In food preparation areas, fixture
requirements shall be permitted to be dictated by health
codes.
422.4 Toilet Facilities Serving Employees and Cus-
tomers. Each building or structure shall be provided with
toilet facilities for employees and customers. Requirements
for customers and employees shall be permitted to be met
with a single set of restrooms accessible to both groups.
Required toilet facilities for employees and customers
located in shopping malls or centers shall be permitted to be met
by providing a centrally located toilet facility accessible to sev-
eral stores. The maximum travel distance from entry to any store
to the toilet facility shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440mm).
Required toilet facilities for employees and customers in
other than shopping malls or centers shall have a maximum
travel distance not to exceed 500 feet (152 m).
422.4.1 Access to Toilet Facilities. In multi-story
buildings, accessibility to the required toilet facilities
shall not exceed onevertical story.Access to therequired
toilet facilities for customers shall not pass through areas
designated as for employee use only such as kitchens,
food preparation areas, storage rooms, closets, or similar
spaces. Toilet facilities accessible only to private offices
shall not be counted to determine compliance with this
section.
422.5 Toilet Facilities for Workers. Toilet facilities shall
be provided and maintained in a sanitary condition for the use
of workers during construction.

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MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES 1

Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities, including provisions for persons with disabilities as prescribed by the Department Hav-
ing Jurisdiction. Table 422.1 applies to new buildings, additions to a building, and changes of occupancy or type in an existing building result-
ing in increased occupant load.

DRINKING
URINALS BATHTUBS OR
TYPE OF WATER CLOSETS LAVATORIES FOUNTAINS/
(FIXTURES PER SHOWERS
2 3 5, 6 FACILITIES OTHER
OCCUPANCY (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES
PERSON)4 (FIXTURES PER
PER PERSON)
PERSON)

A-1 Assembly occu- Female

pancy (fixed or per- Female
1: 1-25 Male Male
manent seating)- Male 1: 1-100
2: 26-50 1: 1-200 1: 1-200 1: 1-250
theatres, concert 1: 1-100 2: 101-200
3: 51-100 2: 201-300 2: 201-400 2: 251-500
halls and auditori- 2: 101-200 4: 201-300
4: 101-200 3: 301-400 3: 401-600 3: 501-750
ums 3: 201-400 5: 301-500 1 service sink
6: 201-300 4: 401-600 4: 601-750
6: 501-750 –– or laundry
8: 301-400
tray
Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 750, add 1 fixture
Over 600, add Over 750, add
for each additional 500 for each additional 250
1 fixture for 1 fixture for
males and 1 fixture for males and 1 fixture for
each additional each additional
each additional 125 each additional 200
300 males. 500 persons.
females. females.
A-2 Assembly occu- Female
pancy- restaurants, Male 1: 1-25 Male
pubs, lounges, night 1: 1-50 Male Female
2: 26-50 1: 1-200 1: 1-250
clubs and banquet 1: 1-150 1: 1-150
2: 51-150 3: 51-100 2: 201-300 2: 251-500
halls 2: 151-200 2: 151-200
3: 151-300 4: 101-200 3: 301-400 3: 501-750
3: 201-400 4: 201-400 1 service sink
4: 301-400 6: 201-300 4: 401-600
8: 301-400 –– or laundry
Over 400, add 1 fixture tray
Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 600, add Over 750, add
for each additional 250
for each additional 250 1 fixture for 1 fixture for
males and 1 fixture for
males and 1 fixture for each additional each additional
each additional 200
each 125 females. 300 males. 500 persons.
females.
A-3 Assembly occu- Female
pancy (typical with- Female
1: 1-25 Male Male
out fixed or Male 1: 1-100
2: 26-50 1: 1-100 1: 1-200 1: 1-250
permanent seating)- 1: 1-100 2: 101-200
3: 51-100 2: 101-200 2: 201-400 2: 251-500
arcades, places of 2: 101-200 4: 201-300
4: 101-200 3: 201-400 3: 401-600 3: 501-750
worship, museums, 3: 201-400 5: 301-500 1 service sink
6: 201-300 4: 401-600 4: 601-750
libraries, lecture 6: 501-750 –– or laundry
8: 301-400
halls, gymnasiums tray
Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 750, add 1 fixture
(without spectator Over 600, add Over 750, add
for each additional 500 for each additional 250
seating), indoor 1 fixture for 1 fixture for
males and 1 fixture for males and 1 fixture for
pools (without spec- each additional each additional
each additional 125 each additional 200
tator seating) 300 males. 500 persons.
females. females.
A-4 Assembly occu- Female
Female
pancy (indoor activ- 1: 1-25 Male
Male Male 1: 1-100
ities or with
events sporting
specta- 1: 1-100 3:2:51-100
26-50 2:1:101-200
1-100 1: 1-200 2: 101-200 2:1:251-500
1-250
2: 101-200 2: 201-400 4: 201-300
tor seating)- swim- 4: 101-200 3: 201-400 3: 501-750
3: 201-400 3: 401-750 5: 301-500
ming pools, skating 6: 201-300 4: 401-600 1 service sink
6: 501-750
rinks, arenas and 8: 301-400 –– or laundry
gymnasiums tray
Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 750, add 1 fixture
Over 600, add Over 750, add
for each additional 500 for each additional 250
1 fixture for 1 fixture for
males and 1 fixture for males and 1 fixture for
each additional each additional
each additional 125 each additional 200
300 males. 500 persons.
females. females.

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1 (continued)
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
DRINKING
URINALS BATHTUBS OR
TYPE OF WATER CLOSETS LAVATORIES FOUNTAINS/
(FIXTURES PER SHOWERS
2 3 5, 6 FACILITIES OTHER
OCCUPANCY (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES
PERSON)4 (FIXTURES PER
PER PERSON)
PERSON)
A-5 Assembly occu- Female
pancy (outdoor activi- Female
1: 1-25 Male
ties or sporting Male Male 1: 1-100
2: 26-50 1: 1-100 1: 1-250
1: 1-100 1: 1-200 2: 101-200
events)- amusementand 2: 101-200 3: 51-100
parks, grandstands 2: 101-200 2: 201-400 4: 201-300 2: 251-500
4: 101-200 3: 201-400 3: 501-750
stadiums 3: 201-400 3: 401-750 5: 301-500 1 service
6: 201-300 4: 401-600
6: 501-750 –– sink or
8: 301-400
laundry tray
Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 750, add 1 fixture
Over 600, add Over 750, add
for each additional 500 for each additional 250
1 fixture for 1 fixture for
males and 1 fixture for males and 1 fixture for
each additional each additional
each additional 125 each additional 200
300 males. 500 persons.
females. females.
B Business occupancy Female Female
(office, professional or Male
Male 1: 1-15 Male 1: 1-50
service type transac- 1: 1-75
1: 1-50 2: 16-30 1: 1-100 2: 51-100
tions)- banks, vet clin- 2: 51-100 2: 76-150
3: 31-50 2: 101-200 3: 101-150
ics, hospitals, car wash, 3: 101-200 4: 51-100 3: 151-200
3: 201-400 4: 151-200
banks, beauty salons, 4: 201-400 8: 101-200 4: 401-600 4: 201-300
5: 201-300
ambulatory health care 5: 301-400
11: 201-400 6: 301-400 1 service
facilities, laundries and –– 1 per 150 sink or
dry cleaning, educa- laundry tray
tional institutions Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 400, add 1 fixture
Over 600, add
(above high school), or for each additional 500 1 fixture for for each additional 250
training within
located facilities not
school, males
each and 1 fixture
additional 150for each additional males
each and 1 fixture
additional 200for
300 males.
post offices and print- females. females.
ing shops
E Educational occu- 1 service
pancy-private or pub- Male Female Male Male Female
–– 1 per 150 sink or
lic schools 1 per 50 1 per 30 1 per 100 1 per 40 1 per 40
laundry tray
F1, F2 Factory or
Industrial occupancy-
fabricating or assem- 1 shower for
bly work each 15 per-
Male Female Male Female
1: 1-250
1: 1-50 1: 1-50 1: 1-50 1: 1-50 sons exposed
–– 2: 251-500
2: 51-75 2: 51-75 2: 51-75 2: 51-75 to excessive
3: 501-750
3: 76-100 3: 76-100 3: 76-100 3: 76-100 heat or to skin 1 service
contamination sink or
with poison- laundry tray
ous, infec-
tious or
irritating Over 750, add
Over 100, add 1 fixture Over 100, add 1 fixture material.
for each additional 40 –– for each additional 40 1 fixture
each for
additional
persons. persons.
500 persons.
I-1 Institutional occu-
pancy (houses more
than 16 persons on a
24-hour basis)- sub- 1 service
Male Female Male Female
stance abuse centers, –– 1 per 8 1 per 150 sink or
1 per 15 1 per 15 1 per 15 1 per 15
assisted living, group laundry tray
homes, or residential
facilities

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1 (continued)
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
DRINKING
URINALS BATHTUBS OR
TYPE OF WATER CLOSETS LAVATORIES FOUNTAINS/
(FIXTURES PER SHOWERS
2 3 5, 6 FACILITIES OTHER
OCCUPANCY (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES
PERSON)4 (FIXTURES PER
PER PERSON)
PERSON)
I-2 Institu-
tional occu- Hospitals
pancy-medic and nurs- 1perroom –– 1perroom 1perroom 1 service
al, psychi-
atric, surgi- ing homes- 1 per 150 sink or
individual laundry
cal or rooms and tray
nursing ward room 1 per 20
homes 1per8patients –– 1per10patients
patients
Hospital
Waiting or
per
1 room –– per
1 room –– per
1 room ––
Visitor
Rooms
Male Female
1: 1-15 1: 1-15
Employee 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Male Female
3: 36-55 4: 36-55 –– –– –– ––
Use 1 per 40 1 per 40
Over 55, add 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons.
I-3 Institu- 1 per cell
tional occu- Prisons 1percell –– 1percell 1per20 ––
block/floor
pancy
(houses Correc-
1 service
more than 5
people) tional
facilities per
18 –– per
1 10 per
18 per
1 floor sink or
laundry
or juvenile
tray
center
Male Female
1: 1-15 1: 1-15
Employee 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Male Female
3: 36-55 4: 36-55 –– –– 1 per 150 ––
Use 1 per 40 1 per 40
Over 55, add 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons.
I-4 Institutional occu- Male Female
pancy (any age that 1: 1-15 1: 1-15 1 service
receives care for less 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Male Female sink or
than 24 hours) 3: 36-55 4: 36-55 –– –– 1 per 150
1 per 40 1 per 40 laundry
Over 55, add 1 fixture for tray
each additional 40 persons.
M Mercantile occu- Female
pancy (the sale of mer- Male Female 1 service
1: 1-100 Male Male 1: 1-250
chandise and accessible 1: 1-100 2: 101-200 0: 1-200 1: 1-200
1: 1-200
–– 2: 251-500
sink or
2: 101-200 2: 201-300 laundry
to the public) 3: 201-400 4:6: 201-300
301-400 1: 201-400 2: 201-400 3: 301-400 3: 501-750 tray

Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 400, add Over 400, add 1 fixture Over 750, add 1
for each additional 500 1 fixture for for each additional 500 fixture for each
–– ––
males and 1 fixture for each additional males and 1 fixture for additional 500
each 200 females. 500 males. each 400 females. persons.
R-1 Residential occu- 1 service
pancy (minimal stay)- 1 per sleeping sink or
1persleepingroom –– 1persleepingroom ––
hotels, motels, bed and room laundry
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TABLE 422.1
1 (continued)
MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES
DRINKING
URINALS BATHTUBS
TYPE OF WATER CLOSETS LAVATORIES FOUNTAINS/
(FIXTURES PER OR SHOWERS
2 3 5, 6 FACILITIES OTHER
OCCUPANCY (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES PER PERSON) (FIXTURES
PERSON)4 (FIXTURES PER
PER PERSON)
PERSON)
R-2 Resi- Male Female Male Female
dential 1 per 25
1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 12 1 per 12
occu- Dormito- Add 1 fixture for each Over 150, add Add 1 fixture for each 1per8 1per150
ries
pancy
(long- fixture
additional
for 25
each
males
additional
and 1 each
1 fixture
additional
for fixture
additional
for 20
each
males
additional
and 1
term or 20 females. 50 males. 15 females. 1 service sink
perma- Male Female or laundry tray
1: 1-15 1: 1-15
nent) Employee 2: 16-35 3: 16-35 Male Female
3: 36-55 4: 36-55 –– –– ––
Use 1 per 40 1 per 40
Over 55, add 1 fixture for
each additional 40 persons
1 kitchen sink
per apartment.
1 laundry tray
or 1 automatic
clothes washer
Apartment 1 per connection per
1perapartment –– 1perapartment –– unit or 1 laun-
house/unit apartment
dry tray or 1
automatic
clothes washer
connection for
each 12 units
R-3 Residential occu-
pancy (long-term or Male Female Male Female
permanent in nature) 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 12 1 per 12
1 service sink
for more
does than 5 but
not exceed 16 Add 1 fixture for each –– Add 1 fixture for each 1per8 1per150 or laundry tray
occupants) additional 25 males and 1 additional 20 males and 1
fixture for each additional fixture for each additional
20 females. 15 females.
R-3 Residential 1 kitchen sink
occupancy (one and 1 per one and two family 1 per one and and 1 automatic
1 per one and two family clothes washer
two family –– two family –– connection per
dwelling dwelling
dwellings) dwelling one and two
family dwelling
R-4 Residential Male Female Male Female
occupancy (residen- 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 12 1 per 12
tial care or assisted Add 1 fixture for each Add 1 fixture for each 1 service sink
living) –– 1per8 1per150
additional 25 males and 1 additional 20 males and 1 or laundry tray
fixture for each additional fixture for each additional
20 females. 15 females.
S-1, S-2Storage Male Female Male Female
occupancy-storage 1: 1-250
1: 1-100 1: 1-100 1: 1-200 1: 1-200
of goods, warehouse, 2: 101-200 2: 101-200 2: 251-500
2: 201-400 2: 201-400
aircraft hanger, food 3: 201-400 3: 201-400 3: 501-750
3: 401-750 3: 401-750 1 service sink
products, appliances Over 400, add 1 fixture –– ––
for each additional 500 Over 750, add 1 fixture Over 750, add or laundry tray
1 fixture for
males
each and 1 fixture
additional 150for for eachpersons.
additional 500 each additional
females. 500 persons.
Notes:
1 The figures shown are based upon one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction thereof.
2 A restaurant is defined as a business that sells food to be consumed on the premises.
a. The number of occupants for a drive-in restaurant shall be considered as equal to the number of parking stalls.
b. Hand-washing facilities shall be available in the kitchen for employees.
3 The total number of required water closets for females shall be not less than the total number of required water closets and urinals for males.
4 For each urinal added in excess of the minimum required, one water closet shall be permitted to be deducted. The number of water closets shall not be reduced
to less than two-thirds of the minimum requirement.
5
Group lavatories that are 24 lineal inches (610 mm) of wash sink or 18 inches (457 mm) of a circular basin, where provided with water outlets for such space,
shall be considered equivalent to one lavatory.
6 Metering or self closing faucets shall be installed on lavatories intended to serve the transient public.

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501.0 General. (1) Fuel-burning water heaters shall be permitted to be

501.1 Applicability. The regulations of this chapter shall installed in a closet located in the bedroom or bathroom
govern the construction, location, and installation of fuel- provided the closet is equipped with a listed, gasketed
burning and other types of water heaters heating potable door assembly and a listed self-closing device. The self-
water, together with chimneys, vents, and their connectors. closing door
Section assembly
504.1.1. shallassembly
The door meet theshall
requirements of
be installed
The minimum capacity for storage water heaters shall be in
accordance with the first hour rating listed in Table 501.1(1). with a threshold and bottom door seal and shall meet the
No water heater shall be hereinafter installed that does not requirements of Section 504.1.2. Combustion air for such
comply with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and installations shall be obtained from the outdoors inaccor-
the type and model of each size thereof approved by the dance with Section 506.4. The closet shall be for the
exclusive use of the water heater.
Authority Having Jurisdiction. A list of accepted water heater
appliance standards are referenced in Table 501.1(2). Listed (2) Water heater shall be of the direct vent type. [NFPA
appliances shall be installed in accordance with the manu- 54:10.28.1(2)]
facturer’s installation instructions. Unlisted water heaters 504.1.1 Self-Closing Doors. Self-closing doors shall
shall be permitted in accordance with Section 504.3.2. swing easily and freely, and shallbe equipped with a self-
closing device to cause the door to close and latch each
time it is opened. The closing mechanism shall not have
502.0 Permits.
a hold-open feature.
502.1 General. It shall be unlawful for a person to install,
504.1.2 Gasketing. Gasketing on gasketed doors or
remove, or replace or cause to be installed, removed, or frames shall be furnished in accordance with the pub-
replaced a water heater without first obtaining a permit from lished listings of the door, frame, or gasketing material
the Authority Having Jurisdiction to do so. manufacturer.
Exception: Where acceptable to the Authority Having
503.0 Inspection.
503.1 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents. This inspec- Jurisdiction, material
combustible gasketingshall
of non-combustible
be permitted to beorapplied
limited-
to
tion shall be made after chimneys, vents, or parts thereof, the frame, provided closing and latching of the door are
authorized by the permit, have been installed and before such not inhibited.
vent or part thereof has been covered or concealed. 504.2 Vent. Water heaters of other than the direct-vent type
503.2 Final Water Heater Inspection. This inspection shall be located as close as practical to the chimney or gas vent.
shall be made after work authorized by the permit has been 504.3 Clearance. The clearance requirements for water
installed. The Authority Having Jurisdiction will make such heaters shall comply with Section 504.3.1 or Section 504.3.2.
inspection as deemed necessary to be assured that the work 504.3.1 Listed Water Heaters.The clearances shall
has been installed in accordance with the intent of this code. not be such as to interfere with combustion air, draft hood
No appliance or part thereof shall be covered or concealed clearance and relief, and accessibility for servicing. Listed
until the same has been inspected and approved by the water heaters shall be installed in accordance with their
Authority Having Jurisdiction. listings and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
504.3.2 Unlisted Water Heaters. Unlisted water
504.0 Water Heater Requirements. heaters shall be installed with a clearance of 12 inches
504.1 Location. Water heater installations in bedrooms and (305 mm) on all sides and rear. Combustible floors under
bathrooms shall be in accordance with one of the following unlisted water heaters shall be protected in an approved
[NFPA 54:10.28.1]: manner. [NFPA 54:10.28.2.2]

TABLE 501.1(1)
FIRST HOUR RATING 1

Number of Bathrooms 1t.o51 2t.o52 3t.o53

Number of Bedrooms 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6

First Hour Rating,2 Gallons 42 54 54 54 67 67 80 67 80 80 80

For SI units: 1 gallon = 3.785 L
Notes:
1 The first hour rating is found on the “Energy Guide” label.
2 Solar water heaters shall be sized to meet the appropriate first hour rating as shown in the table.

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504.4 Pressure-Limiting Devices. A water heater instal- appliance has been tested, inspected and meets the require-
lation shall be provided with overpressure protection by ments of the applicable standards or code.
means of an approved, listed device installed in accordance 505.4.1 Single-Wall Heat Exchanger. An indirect-
with the terms ofits listing and the manufacturer’sinstallation fired water heater that incorporates a single-wall heat
instructions. exchanger shall be in accordance with the following
504.5 Temperature-Limiting Devices. A water heater requirements:
installation or a hot water storage vessel installation shall be (1) The heat transfer medium shall be either potable
provided with overtemperature protection by means of an water or contain fluids recognized as safe by the
approved, listed device installed in accordance with the terms Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as food grade.
of its listing and the manufacturer’s installation
504.6 Temperature, Pressure, and Vacuum Relief
instructions. (2) Bear a label with the word “Caution,” followed by
the following statements:
Devices. Temperature, pressure, and vacuum relief devices (a) The heat-transfer medium shall be potab le
or combinations thereof, and automatic gas shutoff devices, water or other nontoxic fluid recognized as safe
shall be installed in accordance with the terms of their listings by the FDA.
and the manufacturer’s installationinstructions. A shutoff valve
shall not be placed between the relief valve and the water heater (b) The maximum operating pressure of the he at
or on discharge pipes between suchvalves and the atmosphere. exchanger shall not exceed the maximum oper-
The hourly British thermal units (Btu) (kW•h) discharge capac- ating pressure of the potable water supply.
ity or the rated steam relief capacity of the device shall be not (3) The word “Caution” and the statements in letters
less than the input rating of the water heater. shall have an uppercase height of not less than 0.120
of an inch (3.048 mm). The vertical spacing between
lines of type shall be not less than 0.046 of an inch
505.0 Oil-Burning and Other Water Heaters. (1.168 mm). Lowercase letters shall be compatible
505.1 Water Heaters. Water heaters deriving heat from with the uppercase letter size specification.
fuels or types of energy other than gas shall be constructed
and installed in accordance with the approved standards ref- 506.0 Air for Combustion and Ventilation.
erenced in Table 501.1(2), Section 505.3, or Section 505.4.
Vents or chimneys for such appliances shall be approved 506.1 General. Air for combustion, ventilation, and dilu-
types. An adequate supply of air for combustion and for ade- tion of flue gases for appliances installed in buildings shall
be obtained by application of one of the methods covered in
quate ventilation
provided. of heater
Each such rooms
appliance shallorbecompartments shall be
installed in a location Section 506.2 through Section 506.7.3. Where the require-
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and local and ments of Section 506.2 are not met, outdoor air shall be intro-
state fire-prevention agencies. duced in accordance with methods covered in Section 506.4
through Section 506.7.3.
505.2 Safety Devices. Storage-type water heaters and hot
water boilers deriving heat from fuels or types of energy other Exception: This provision shall not apply to direct-vent
than gas, shall be provided with, in addition to the primary appliances. [NFPA 54:9.3.1.1]
temperature controls, an overtemperature safety protection 506.1.1 Other Types of Appliances. Appliances of
device constructed, listed, and installed in accordance with other than natural draft design and other than Category I
nationally recognized applicable standards for such devices vented appliances shall be provided with combustion,
and a combination temperature and pressure-relief valve. ventilation, and dilution air in accordance with the appli-
505.3 Oil-Fired Water Heaters. Oil-fired water heaters ance manufacturer’s instructions. [NFPA 54:9.3.1.2]
shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 31. 506.1.2 Draft Hood and Regulators. Where used, a
505.4 Indirect-Fired Water Heaters.Indirect-fired water draft hood or a barometric draft regulator shall be
heaters shall comply with theapplicable sections of the ASME installed in the same room or enclosure as the appliance
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, or to one of the other appli- served so as to prevent a difference in pressure between
cable standards shown in Table 501.1(2). Each water heater the hood or regulator and the combustion air supply.
[NFPA 54:9.3.1.4]
shall bear a label in accordance with ASME requirements, or an
approved testing agency, certifying and attesting that such an 506.1.3 Makeup Air. Where exhaust fans, clothes dry-
ers, and kitchen ventilation systems interfere with the
TABLE 501.1(2)
WATER HEATERS operation
[NFPA of appliances, makeup air shall be provided.
54:9.3.1.5]
TY PE S TA N D A R D
506.2 Indoor Combustion Air. The required volume of
Electric,Household UL174 indoor air shall be determined in accordance with Section
OilFiredStorageTank UL732 506.2.1 or Section 506.2.2, exceptthat where the air infiltration
Gas,75000Btu/horless CSAZ21.10.1 rate is known to be less than 0.40 ACH (air change per hour),
Gas,Above75000Btu/h CSAZ21.10.3 Section 506.2.2 shall be used. The total required volume shall
Electric,Commercial UL1453 be the sum of the required volume calculated for appliances
Solid
Fuel UL
2523 located within the space. Rooms communicating directly with
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW
the space in which the appliances are installedthrough open-
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openings sized and located in accordance with Section 506.3

are considered a part of the required volume. [NFPA 54:9.3.2]
506.2.1 Standard Method.The required volume shall
be not less than 50 cubic feet per 1000 British thermal
units per hour (Btu/h) (4.83 m 3/kW). [NFPA 54:9.3.2.1]
506.2.2 Known Air Infiltration Rate Method.
Where the air infiltration rate of a structure is known, the
required volume shall be not less than the following
[NFPA 54:9.3.2.2]:
(1) For appliances other than fan-assisted, calculate
using Equation 506.2.2(1). [NFPA 54:9.3.2.2(1)]
(2) For fan-assisted appliances, calculate using Equation
506.2.2(2). [NFPA 54:9.3.2.2(2)]
(3) For purposes of these calculations, an infiltration
rate greater than 0.60 ACH shall not be used in the
equations. [NFPA 54:9.3.2.2(3)]

[Equation 506.2.2(1)]
Required volume other ≥ (21 ft3 /ACH) x (Iother/1000
Btu/h)
FIGURE 506.3
[Equation 506.2.2(2)] COMBUSTION AIR FROM ADJACENT INDOOR SPACES
Required volumefan ≥ (15 ft3 /ACH) x (Ifan/1000 Btu/h) THROUGH INDOOR COMBUSTION AIR OPENINGS
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.2.3(1)]

Where: 506.4.1 Two Permanent Openings Method. Two

Iother = Appliances other than fan-assisted input in permanent openings, one commencing within 12 inches
Btu/h (305 mm) of the top of the enclosure and one commenc-
Ifan = Fan-assisted appliance input in Btu/h ing withinshall
enclosure 12 inches (305 mm)
be provided. of the bottom
The openings of the
shall commu-
ACH = Air change per hour (percent of volume of nicate directly, or by ducts, with the outdoors or spaces
space exchanged per hour, expressed as a that freely communicate with the outdoors as follows:
decimal)
(1) Where directly communicating with the outdoors or
For SI units: 1 cubic foot = 0.0283 m3, 1000 British thermal units per
where communicating to the outdoors through ver-
hour = 0.293 kW tical ducts, each opening shall have a free area of not
less than 1 square inch per 4000 Btu/h (0.0005
506.3 Indoor Opening Size and Location. Openings m2/kW) of total input rating of appliances in the
used to connect indoor spaces shall be sized and located in enclosure. [See Figure 506.4(1) and Figure 506.4(2)]
accordance with the following:
(2) Where communicating with the outdoors through
(1) Each opening shall have a free area of not less than 1 horizontal ducts, each opening shall have a free area
square inch per 1000 Btu/h (0.002 m 2/kW) of the total of not less than 1 square inch per 2000 Btu/h (0.001
input rating of appliances in the space, but not less than
100 square inches (0.065 m2). One opening shall com- m2/kW) of total input rating of appliances in the
mence within 12 inches (305 mm) ofthe top of the enclo- enclosure. [See Figure 506.4(3)] [NFPA 54:9.3.3.1]
sure and one opening shall commence within 12 inches 506.4.2 One Permanent Opening Method.One per-
(305 mm) of the bottom of the enclosure (see Figure manent opening, commencing within 12 inches (305 mm)
506.3). The dimension of air openings shall be not less of the top of the enclosure, shall be provided. The appli-
than 3 inches (76 mm). ance shall have clearances of not less than 1 inch (25.4
mm) from the sides and back and 6 inches (152 mm) from
(2) The volumes
sidered of spaces in different
as communicating stories
spaces where shall
such be con-
spaces are the front of the appliance. The openingshall directly com-
connected by one or more openings in doors or floors municate with the outdoors or shall communicate through
having a total free area of not less than 2 square inches a vertical or horizontal duct to the outdoorsor spaces that
per 1000 Btu/h (0.004 m2/kW) of total input rating of freely communicate with the outdoors (see Figure 506.4.2)
appliances. [NFPA 54:9.3.2.3] and shall have a free area not less than the following:
506.4 Outdoor Combustion Air.Outdoor combustion air (1) One square inch per 3000 Btu/h (0.0007 m 2/kW) of
shall be provided through opening(s) to theoutdoors in accor- the total input rating of appliances located in the
dance with methods in Section506.4.1 or Section 506.4.2. The enclosure.
dimension of air openings shall be not less than 3 inches (76 (2) Not less than the sum of the areas of vent connectors
mm). [NFPA 54:9.3.3] in the space. [NFPA 54:9.3.3.2]

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FIGURE 506.4(1) FIGURE 506.4(3)

COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS COMBUSTION AIR FROM
INLET AIR FROM VENTILATED CRAWL SPACE AND OUTDOORS THROUGH HORIZONTAL DUCTS
OUTLET AIR TO VENTILATED ATTIC [NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.1(2)]
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.1(1)(a)]

For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm

FIGURE 506.4(2) FIGURE 506.4.2

COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS COMBUSTION AIR FROM OUTDOORS THROUGH
THROUGH VENTILATED ATTIC SINGLE COMBUSTION AIR OPENING
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.1(1)(b)] [NFPA 54: FIGURE A.9.3.3.2]

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506.5 Combination Indoor and OutdoorCombustion 506.8.1 Minimum Screen Mesh Size. Screens shall
Air. The use of a combination of indoor and outdoor combus- be not less than 1⁄4 of an inch (6.4 mm) mesh. [NFPA
tion air shall be in accordance with Section 506.5.1 through Sec- 54:9.3.7.2]
tion 506.5.3 (see calculation example in Appendix J). [NFPA 506.8.2 Motorized Louvers. Motorized louvers shall
54:9.3.4] be interlocked with the appliance so they are proven in
506.5.1 Indoor Openings.Where used, openings con- the full open position prior to main burner ignition and
necting the interior spaces shall be in accordance with during main burner operation. Means shall be provided to
Section 506.3. [NFPA 54:9.3.4(1)] prevent the main burner from igniting where the louver
fail to open during burner start-up and to shut down the
506.5.2 Outdoor
be located in accordance with Outdoor
Openings. Section openings shall
506.4. [NFPA main burner where the louvers close during burner oper-
54:9.3.4(2)] ation. [NFPA 54:9.3.7.3]
506.5.3 Outdoor Opening(s) Size. The outdoor 506.9 Combustion Air Ducts. Combustion air ducts shall
opening(s) size shall be calculated in accordance with the comply with the following [NFPA 54:9.3.8]:
following: (1) Ducts shall be constructed of galvanized steel or a mate-
(1) The ratio of interior spaces shall be the volume of rial having equivalent corrosion resistance, strength, and
the communicating spaces divided by the required rigidity.
volume. Exception: Within dwelling units, unobstructed stud and
(2) The outdoor size reduction factor shall be one minus joist spaces shall not be prohibited from conveying com-
the ratio of interior spaces. bustion air, provided that not more than one fireblock is
(3) The size of outdoor openings shall be not less than removed. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.1]
the full size of outdoor openings calculated in accor- (2) Ducts shall terminate in an unobstructed space, allowing
dance with Section 506.4, multiplied by the reduc- free movement of combustion air to the appliances.
tion factor. The dimension of air openings shall be [NFPA 54:9.3.8.2]
not less than 3 inches (76 mm). [NFPA 54:9.3.4(3)]
(3) Ducts shall serve a single space. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.3]
506.6 Engineered Installations. Engineered combustion
air installations shall provide a supply of combustion, venti- (4) Ducts shall not service both upper and lower combustion
lation, and dilution air that is approved by the Authority Hav- air openings where both such openings areused. The sep-
ing Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:9.3.5] aration between ducts serving upper and lower combus-
506.7 Mechanical Combustion Air Supply. Where tion air openings shall be maintained to the source of
combustion air is provided by a mechanical air supply sys- combustion air. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.4]
tem, the combustion air shall be supplied from outdoors at (5) Ducts shall not be scre ened where terminating in an attic
the minimum rate of 0.35 cubic feet per minute per 1000 space. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.5]
Btu/h [0.034 (m3/min)/kW] for appliances located within the (6) Combustion air intake openings located on the exterior of
space. [NFPA 54:9.3.6]
the building shall have the lowest side of the combustion
506 .7.1 Exh aus t Fan s. Where exhaust fans are air intake openings located not less than 12 inches (305
installed, additional air shall be provided to replace the mm) vertically from the adjoining finished ground level.
exhausted air. [NFPA 54:9.3.6.1] [NFPA 54:9.3.8.8]
506.7.2 Interlock. Each of the appliances served shall
be interlocked to the mechanical air supply system to pre- (7) Horizontal upper combustion air ducts shall not slope
vent main burner operation where the mechanical air downward toward the source of combustion air. [NFPA
supply system is not in operation. [NFPA 54:9.3.6.2] 54:9.3.8.6]
506.7.3 Specified Combustion Air. Where combus-
(8) The remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas
tion air is provided by the building’s mechanical venti- vent, special gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a
lation system, the system shall provide the specified masonry, metal, or factory-built chimney shall not be
combustion air rate in addition to the required ventila- used to supply combustion air.
tion air. [NFPA 54:9.3.6.3] Exception: Direct-vent appliances designed for installa-
506.8 Louvers, Grilles, and Screens. The required size tion in a solid-fuel-burning fireplace where installed in
of openings for combustion, ventilation, and dilution air shall accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instruc-
tions. [NFPA 54:9.3.8.7]
be based on the net free area of each opening. Where the free
area through a design of louver, grille, or screen is known, it
shall be used in calculating the size opening required to pro- 507.0 Appliance and EquipmentInstallation Require-
vide the free area specified. Where the louver and grille ments.
design and free area are not known, it shall be assumed that 507.1 Dielectric Insulator. The Authority Having Juris-
wood louvers have 25 percent free area and metal louvers and diction shall have the authority to require the use of an
grilles have 75 percent free area. Nonmotorized louvers and approved dielectric insulator on the water piping connections
grilles shall be fixed in the open position. [NFPA 54:9.3.7.1] of water heaters and related water heating appliances.

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507.2 Seismic Provisions. In seismic design categories made to convert the appliance from the gas specified on the
C, D, E, and F, water heaters shall be anchored or strapped to rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the
resist horizontal displacement due to earthquake motion. installation instructions, the serving gas supplier, or the appli-
Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third and ance manufacturer for complete instructions. [NFPA54:9.1.3]
lower one-third of its vertical dimensions. At the lower point, 507.8 Safety Shutof f Devices for Unlisted LP-Gas
a distance of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) shall be main- Appliance Used Indoors.Unlisted appliances for use with
tained from the controls with the strapping. undiluted liquefied petroleum gases and installed indoors,
» 507.3 Support of Appliances.Appliances and equipment
shall be furnished either with load-distributing bases or with
except attended laboratory equipment, shall be equipped with
safety shutoff devices of the complete shutoff type. [NFPA
an approved
the building number
structureoforsupports to prevent
the appliance anddamage to either
the equipment. 54:9.1.4]
507.9 Use of Air or Oxygen Under Pressure. Where air
[NFPA 54:9.1.8.1] or oxygen under pressure is used in connection with the gas
» 507.3.1 Structural Capacity. At the locations
selected for installation of appliances and equipment, the
supply, effective means such as a backpressure regulator and
relief valve shall be provided to prevent air or oxygen from
dynamic and static load-carrying capacities of the build- passing back into the gas piping. Where oxygen is used,
ing structure shall be checked to determine whether they installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 51. [NFPA
are capable to carry the additional loads. Appliances and 54:9.1.5]
equipment shall be supported and shall be connected to 507.10 Protection of Gas Appliances from Fumes or
the piping so as not to exert undue stress on the connec- Gases other than Products of Combustion. Non-
tions. [NFPA 54:9.1.8.2] direct-vent appliances installed in beauty shops, barber shops,
» 507.4 Ground Support. A water heater supported from the
ground shall rest on level concrete or other approved base
or other facilities where chemicals that generate corrosive or
flammable products such as aerosol sprays are routinely used
extending not less than 3 inches (76 mm) above the adjoining shall be located in a mechanical equipment room separate or
ground level. partitioned off from other areas with provisions for combus-
» 507.5 Drainage Pan. Where a water heater is located in an
attic, in or on an attic-ceiling assembly, floor-ceiling assem-
tion and dilution air from outdoors. Direct-vent appliances in
such facilities shall be installed in accordance with the appli-
bly, or floor-subfloor assembly where damage results from a ance manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA54:9.1.6.2]
leaking water heater, a watertight pan of corrosion-resistant 507.11 Process Air. In addition to air needed for combus-

less than 3⁄shall

materials 4 of an
beinch
installed
(20 mm)
beneath
diameter
the water
drainheater
to an with
approved
not tion in commercial
provided as requiredorfor
industrial processes,
cooling of process
appliances, air shallorbe
equipment,
location. Such pan shall be not less than 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) material; for controlling dew point, heating, drying, oxida-
in depth. tion, dilution, safety exhaust, odor control, air for compres-
507.6 Added or Converted Equipmentor Appliances. sors; and for comfort and proper working conditions for
Where additional or replacement equipment or appliances are personnel. [NFPA 54:9.1.7]
installed or an appliance is converted to gasfrom another fuel, 507.1 2 Flam mabl e Vapors . Appliances shall not be
the location in which the equipment or appliance is to be oper- installed in areas where the open use, handling, or dispensing
ated shall be checked to verify the following: of flammable liquids occurs, unless the design, operation, or
(1) Air for combustion and ventilation is provided where installation reduces the potential of ignition of the flamma-
required, in accordance with the provisions of Section ble vapors. Appliances installed in accordance with Section
506.0. Where existing facilities are not adequate, they 507.13, Section 507.14, or Section 507.15 shall be consid-
shall be upgraded to be in accordance with Section 506.0 ered to be in accordance with the intent of this provision.
specifications. [NFPA 54:9.1.2(1)] [NFPA 54:9.1.9]
(2) The installation components and appliances shall be 507.13 Installation in Garages. Appliances in garages
installed with clearances to combustible material so their and in adjacent spaces that open to the garage and are not part
operation will not create a hazard to persons or property. of the living space of a dwelling unit shall be installed so that
Minimum clearances between combustible walls and the burners and burner-ignition devices are located not less than
back and sides of various conventional types of appli- 18 inches (457 mm) above the floor unless listed as flamma-
ances and their vent connectors are specified in Table ble vapor ignition resistant. [NFPA 54:9.1.10.1]
509.7.3(1) and Table 509.7.3(2).[NFPA 54:9.2.2] It shall 507.13.1 Physical Damage. Appliances installed in
be determined that the installation and operation of the garages, warehouses, or other areas subject to mechanical
additional or replacement appliances do not render the damage shall be guarded against such damage by being
remaining appliances unsafe for continued operation. installed behind protective barriers or by being elevated or
(3) The venting system is constructed and sized in accordance located out of the normal path of vehicles.
with the provisions of Section 509.0. Where the existing 507.13.2 Access from the Outside. Where appli-
venting system is not adequate, it shall be upgraded in ances are installed within a garage and are enclosed in a
accordance with Section509.0. [NFPA54:9.1.2(3)] separate enclosed space having access only from outside
507.7 Types of Gases. The appliance shall be connected of the garage, such appliances shall be permitted to be
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air is taken from the exterior of the garage. [NFPA (1) Appliance pressure regulators requiring access to the
54:9.1.10.3] atmosphere for successful operation shall be equipped
507.14 Installatio n in Commercial Garages. Appli- with vent piping leading outdoors or, where the regula-
ances installed in commercial garages shall comply with Sec- tor vent is an integral part of the appliance, into the com-
tion 507.14.1 and Section 507.14.2. bustion chamber adjacent to a continuous pilot, unless
constructed or equipped with a vent limiting means to
507.14.1 Parking Structures. Appliances installed in limit the escape of gas from the vent opening in the event
enclosed, basement, and underground parking structures of diaphragm failure.
shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 88A. [NFPA (2) Vent limiting means shall be employed on listed gas
54:9.1.11.1]
507.14.2 Repair Garag es. Appliances installed in appliance
(3) In the casepressure
of ventsregulators.
leading outdoors, means shall be
repair garages shall be installed in a detached building or employed to prevent water from entering this piping and
room, separated from repair areas by walls or partitions, also to prevent blockage of vents by insects and foreign
floors, or floor-ceiling assemblies that are constructed so matter.
as to prohibit the transmission of vapors andhaving a fire- (4) Under no circumstances shall a regulator be vented to the
resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, and that have no appliance flue or exhaust system.
openings in the wall separating the repair area within 8 (5) In the case of vents entering the combustion chamber,
feet (2438 mm) of the floor. Wall penetrations shall be the vent shall be located so the escaping gas will be read-
firestopped. Air for combustion purposes shall be obtained ily ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated thereby will
from outside the building. The heating room shall not be not adversely affect the normal operation of the safety
used for the storage of combustible materials. shutoff system. The terminus of the vent shall be securely
Exceptions: held in a fixed position relative to the pilot. For manu-
(1) Overhead heaters where installed not less than 8 feet factured gas, the need for a flame arrester in the vent pip-
(2438 mm) above the floor shall be permitted. ing shall be determined.
(2) Heating appliances for vehicle repair areas where (6) Vent lines from an appliance pressure regulator and bleed
lines from a diaphragm-type valve shall not be connected
there is no dispensing or transferring of Class I or to a common manifold terminating in acombustion cham-
Class II flammable or combustible liquids or lique- ber. Vent lines shall not terminate in positive-pressure-
fied petroleum gas shall be installed in accordance type combustion chambers. [NFPA 54:9.1.19]
with NFPA 30A. [NFPA 54:9.1.11.2] 507.22 Bleed Lines for Diaphragm-Type Valves. Bleed
507.15 Installation in Aircraft Hangars. Heaters in air- lines shall comply with the following requirements:
craft hangars shall be installed in accordance with NFPA409. (1) Diaphragm-type valves shall be equipped to convey
[NFPA 54:9.1.12] bleed gas to the outdoors or into the combustion cham-
507. 16 Ventin g of Flu e Gases . Appliances shall be ber adjacent to a continuous pilot.
vented in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (2) In the case of bleed lines leading outdoors, means shall
[NFPA 54:9.1.14] be employed to prevent water from entering this piping
507. 17 Extr a Device or A ttac hmen t. No device or and also to prevent blockage of vents by insects and for-
attachment shall be installed on an appliance that is capable eign matter.
of impairing the combustion of gas. [NFPA 54:9.1.15] (3) Bleed lines shall not terminate in the appliance flue or
507.18 Adequate Capacity of Piping. Where additional exhaust system.
appliances are being connected to a gas piping system, the (4) In the case of bleed lines entering the combustion cham-
existing piping shall be checked to determine where it has ber, the bleed line shall be located so the bleed gas will
adequate capacity. Where inadequate, the existing system be readily ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated
shall be enlarged as necessary, or separate gas piping of ade- thereby will not adversely affect the normal operation of
quate capacity shall be run from the point of delivery to the the safety shutoff system. The terminus of the bleed line
appliance. [NFPA 54:9.1.16] shall be securely held in a fixed position relative to the
pilot. For manufactured gas, the need for a flame arrester
507.19 Avoiding Strain on Gas Piping. Appliances shall in the bleed line piping shall be determined.
be supported
undue andtheconnected
strain on to the[NFPA
connections. piping54:9.1.17]
so as not to exert (5) Bleed lines from a diaphragm-type valve and vent lines
from an appliance pressure regulator shall not be con-
507.20 Gas Appliance Pres sure Regulat ors. Where nected to a common manifold terminating in a combustion
the gas supply pressure is higher than that at which the appli- chamber. Bleed lines shall not terminate in positive-pres-
ance is designed to operate or varies beyond the design pres- sure-type combustion chambers. [NFPA 54:9.1.20]
sure limits of the appliance, a gas appliance pressure regulator 507.23 Combination of Appliances and Equipment.
shall be installed. [NFPA 54:9.1.18] A combination of appliances, equipment, attachments, or
507.21 Venting of Gas Appliance Pressure Regula- devices used together in a manner shall be in accordance with
tors. Venting of gas appliance pressure regulators shall be in the standards that apply to the individual appliance and equip-
accordance with the following requirements: ment. [NFPA 54:9.1.21]

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507.24 Installation Instructions. The installing agency (1) A readily accessible electrical disconnecting means
shall comply with the appliance andequipment manufacturer’s within sight of the equipment and appliance that will
installation instructions in completing an installation. The completely de-energize the equipment andappliance.
installing agency shall leave the manufacturer’s installation, (2) A 120-VAC grounding-type receptacle outlet on the
operating, and maintenance instructions in a location on the roof adjacent to the equipment and appliance. The
premises where they will be readily available for reference and receptacle outlet shall be on the supply side of the
guidance for the Authority Having Jurisdiction, service per- disconnect switch. [NFPA 54:9.4.2.3]
sonnel, and the owner or operator. [NFPA 54:9.1.22] 508.2.3 Platform or Walkway. Where water stands
507.25 Protection of Outdoor Appliances. Appliances on the roof at the equipment and appliance or in the pas-
not listed for outdoor installation but installed outdoors shall sageways to the equipment and appliance, or where the
be provided with protection to the degree that the environ- roof is of a design having a water seal, an approved plat-
ment requires. Appliances listed for outdoor installation shall form, walkway, or both shall be provided above the
be permitted to be installed without protection in accordance waterline. Such platforms or walkways shall be located
with the provisions of its listing andthe manufacturer’s instal- adjacent to the equipment and appliance and control pan-
lation instructions. els so that the equipment and appliance is capable of
507.26 Accessibility for Ser vice. Appliances shall be being safely serviced where water stands on the roof.
located with respect to building construction and other equip- [NFPA 54:9.4.2.4]
ment so as to permit access to the appliance. Sufficient clear- 508.3 Access to Equipment and Appliances on
ance shall be maintained to permit cleaning of heating surfaces; Roofs. Equipment and appliances located on roofs or other
the replacement of filters, blowers, motors, burners, controls, elevated locations shall be accessible. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.1]
and vent connections; the lubrication of moving parts where 508.3.1 Access. Buildings exceeding 15 feet (4572
necessary; the adjustment and cleaning of burners and pilots; mm) in height shall have an inside means of access to
and the proper functioning of explosion vents, where provided. the roof, unless other means acceptable to the Authority
For attic installation, the passageway and servicing area adja- Having Jurisdiction are used. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.2]
cent to the appliance shall be floored. [NFPA 54:9.2.1] 508.3.2 Access Type. The inside means of access shall
be a permanent, or fold-away inside stairway or ladder,
508.0 Equipment and Appliances on Roofs. terminating in an enclosure, scuttle, or trap door. Such
scuttles or trap doors shall be not less than 22 inches by
508.1
designedGeneral. Equipment
or enclosed so as toand appliances
withstand on roofs
climatic shall bein
conditions 24 inches (559 mm by 610 mm) in size, shall open easily
and safely under all conditions, especially snow; and shall
the area in which they are installed. Where enclosuresare pro- be constructed so as to permit access from the roof side
vided, each enclosure shall permit easy entry and movement, unless deliberately locked on the inside.
shall be of reasonable height, and shall have not less than a 30
inch (762 mm) clearance between the entire service access Not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) of clearance shall be
panel(s) of the equipment and appliance and the wall of the between the access opening and the edge of the roof or
similar hazard, or rigidly fixed rails or guards not less than
enclosure. [NFPA 54:9.4.1.1] 42 inches (1067 mm) in height shall be provided on the
508.1.1 Load Capacity. Roofs on which equipment exposed side. Where parapets or other building structures
and appliances are to be installed shall be capable of sup- are utilized in lieu of guards or rails, they shall be not less
porting the additional load or shall be reinforced to sup- than 42 inches (1067 mm) in height. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.3]
port the additional load. [NFPA 54:9.4.1.2] 508.3.3 Permanent Lighting. Permanent lighting
508.1.2 Fasteners. Access locks, screws, and bolts shall be provided at the roof access. The switch for such
shall be of corrosion-resistant material. [NFPA 54:9.4.1.3] lighting shall be located inside the building near the
508.2 Installation of Equipment and Appliances on access means leading to the roof. [NFPA 54:9.4.3.4]
Roofs. Equipment and appliances shall be installed in accor- 508.4 Appliances in Attics and Under-Floor Spaces.
dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. An attic or under-floor space in which anappliance is installed
[NFPA 54:9.4.2.1] shall be accessible through an opening and passageway not less
508.2.1 Clearance.Equipment and appliances shall be than as large as the largest component of theappliance, and not
installed on a well-drained surface of the roof. Not less less than 22 inches by 30 inches (559 mm by 762 mm).
than 6 feet (1829 mm) of clearance shall be between a 508.4.1 Length of Passageway.Where the height of
part of the equipment and appliance and the edge of a the passageway is less than 6 feet (1829 mm), the dis-
roof or similar hazard, or rigidly fixed rails, guards, para- tance from the passageway access to the appliance shall
pets, or other building structures not less than 42 inches not exceed 20 feet (6096 mm) measured along the cen-
(1067 mm) in height shall be provided on the exposed terline of the passageway. [NFPA 54:9.5.1.1]
side. [NFPA 54:9.4.2.2] 508.4.2 Width of Passageway. The passageway
508.2.2 Electrical Power. Equipment and appliances shall be unobstructed and shall have solid flooring not
requiring an external source of electrical power for its less than 24 inches (610 mm) wide from the entrance
operation shall be provided with the following: opening to the appliance. [NFPA 54:9.5.1.2]

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508.4.3 Work Platform. A level working platform not vent industrial appliances, particularly where the process
less than 30 inches by 30 inches (762 mm by 762 mm) itself requires fume disposal. [NFPA 54:12.3.3]
shall be provided in front of the service side of the appli- 509.2.3 Well-Ventilate d Spaces. The operation of
ance. [NFPA 54:9.5.2] industrial appliances such that its flue gases are dis-
508.4.4 Lighting and Convenience Outlet. A per- charged directly into a large and well-ventilated space
manent 120-volt receptacle outlet and a lighting fixture shall be permitted. [NFPA 54:12.3.4]
shall be installed near the appliance. The switch control- 509.2.4 D irect-Vent Appliances. Listed direct-vent
ling the lighting fixture shall be located at the entrance to appliances shall be installed in accordance with the man-
the passageway. [NFPA 54:9.5.3] ufacturer’s installation instructions and Section 509.8.2.
[NFPA 54:12.3.5]
509.2.5 Appliances with Integral Vents. Appli-
509.0 Venting of Appliances.
ances incorporating integral venting means shall be
509.1 Listing. Type B and Type B-W gas vents shall com- installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installa-
ply with UL 441 and Type L gas vents shall comply with UL tion instructions, Section 509.8, and Section 509.8.1.
641. [NFPA 54:12.3.6]
509.1.1 Installation. Listed vents shall be installed in 509.3 Design and Construction. Venting systems shall
accordance with this chapter and the manufacturer’s be designed and constructed to convey flue, vent, or both
installation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.2.1] gases to the outdoors. [NFPA 54:12.1]
509.1.2 Prohibited Discharge.Appliance vents shall 509.3.1 Appliance Draft Requirements. A venting
not discharge into a space enclosed by screens having system shall satisfy the draft requirements of the appli-
openings less than 1⁄4 of an inch (6.4 mm) mesh. ance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
509.2 Connection to Venting Systems. Except as per- [NFPA 54:12.4.1]
mitted in Section 509.2.1 through Section 509.2.5, appliances 509.3.2 Appliance Venting Requirements. Appli-
shall be connected to venting systems. [NFPA 54:12.3.1] ances required to be vented shall be connected to a vent-
509.2.1 Appliances Not Required to be Vented.
ing system designed and installed in accordance with the
The following appliances shall not be required to be provisions of Section 509.4 through Section 509.14 of
this code. [NFPA 54:12.4.2]
vented [NFPA 54:12.3.2]:
509.3.3 Mechanical Draft Systems. Mechanical draft
(1) A single
neous) listed
water booster-type
heater, (automatic
where designed instanta-
and used solely systems shall be listed and installed in accordance with
both the appliance and the mechanical draft system man-
for the sanitizing rinse requirements of a dishwash- ufacturer’s installationinstructions. [NFPA 54:12.4.3.1]
ing machine, provided that the appliance is installed
509.3.3.1 Venting. Appliances requiring venting
with the draft hood in place and unaltered where a shall be permitted to be vented by means of mechan-
draft hood is required, in a commercial kitchen hav- ical draft systems of either forced or induced draft
ing a mechanical exhaust system; where installed in design. [NFPA 54:12.4.3.2]
this manner, the draft hood outlet shall be not less
Exception: Incinerators.
than 36 inches (914 mm) vertically and 6 inches
(152 mm) horizontally from a surface other than the 509.3.3.2 Leakage. Forced draft systems and por-
appliance. [NFPA 54:12.3.2(5)] tions of induced draft systems under positive pres-
sure during operation shall be designed and installed
(2) Other appliances listed for unvented use and not pro- so as to prevent leakage of flue or vent gases into a
vided with flue collars. [NFPA 54:12.3.2(10)] building. [NFPA 54:12.4.3.3]
Where appliances in Section 509.2.1(1) and Section 509.3.3.3 Vent Connectors. Vent connectors
509.2.1(2) are installed so the aggregate input rating serving appliances vented by natural draft shall not
exceeds 20 British thermal units per hour per cubic foot be connected into mechanical draft systems operat-
[(Btu/h)/ft3] (0.21 kW/m3) of room or space in which it is ing under positive pressure. [NFPA 54:12.4.3.4]
installed, one or more shall be provided with venting sys-
tems or other approved means for conveying the vent 509.3.3.4 Operation. Where a mechanical draft
system is employed, provision shall be made to pre-
gases to theunvented
remaining outdoors so the aggregate
appliance does input rating of20the
not exceed vent the flow of gas to the main burners where the
[(Btu/h)/ft3] (0.21 kW/m3). Where the calculation includes draft system is not performing so as to satisfy the
the volume of an adjacent room or space, the room or operating requirements of the appliance for safe per-
space in which the appliance is installed shall be directly formance. [NFPA 54:12.4.3.5]
connected to the adjacent room or space by a doorway, 509.3.3.5 Exit Terminals. The exit terminals of
archway, or other opening of comparable size that cannot mechanical draft systems shall be not less than 7 feet
be closed. [NFPA 54:12.3.2.1, 12.3.2.2] (2134 mm) above finished ground level where
509.2.2 Ventilating Hoods. Ventilating hoods and located adjacent to public walkways and shall be
exhaust systems shall be permitted to be used to vent located as specified in Section 509.8 and Section
appliances installed in commercial applications and to 509.8.1 of this code. [NFPA 54:12.4.3.6]

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509.3.4 Ventilating Hoods and Exhaust Sys- 509.5.3 Masonry Chimneys. Masonry chimneys
tems. Ventilating hoods and exhaust systems shall be shall be built and installed in accordance with NFPA 211
permitted to be used to vent appliances installed in com- and lined with approved clay flue lining, a listed chimney
mercial applications. [NFPA 54:12.4.4.1] lining system, or other approved material that resists cor-
509.3.4.1 Automatically Operated Appli- rosion, erosion, softening, or cracking from vent gases
ances. Where automatically operated appliances, at temperatures not exceeding 1800°F (982°C).
other than commercial cooking appliances, are Exception: Masonry chimney flues lined with a chimney
vented through a ventilating hood or exhaust system lining system specifically listed for use with listed appli-
equipped with a damper or with a power means of ances with draft hoods, Category I appliances, and other
exhaust, provisions shall be made to allow the flow appliances listed for use with Type B vents shall be per-
of gas to the main burners where the damper is open mitted. The liner shall be installed in accordance with the
to a position to properly vent the appliance and liner manufacturer’s installation instructions. A perma-
where the power means of exhaust is in operation. nent identifying label shall be attached at the point where
[NFPA 54:12.4.4.2] the connection is to be made to the liner. The label shall
509.3.5 Circulating Air Ducts and Furnace read: “This chimney liner is for appliances that burn gas
Plenums. Venting systems shall not extend into or pass only. Do not connect to solid- or liquid-fuel-burning
through a fabricated air duct or furnace plenum. [NFPA appliances or incinerators.” [NFPA 54:12.6.1.3]
54:12.4.5.1] 509.5.4 Termination.A chimney for a residential-type
509.4 Type of Venting System to be Used. The type of or low-heat appliance shall extend not less than 3 feet
venting system to be used shall be in accordance with Table (914 mm) above the highest point where it passes
509.4. [NFPA 54:12.5.1] through the roof of a building and not less than 2 feet
509.4.1 Plastic Piping.Plastic piping used for venting (610 mm) higher than a portion of a building within a
appliances listed for use with such venting materials shall horizontal distance of 10 feet (3048 mm). (See Figure
be approved. [NFPA 54:12.5.2] 509.5.4) [NFPA 54:12.6.2.1]
509.4.2 Plastic Vent Joints. Plastic pipe and fittings 509.5.4.1 Medium-Heat Gas Appliances.A
used to vent appliances shall be installed in accordance chimney for a medium-heat appliance shall extend not
with the appliance manufacturer’s installation instruc- less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above a portion of a bu
ild-
tions. Where primer is required, it shall be of a contrast- ing within 25 feet (7620 mm). [NFPA 54:12.6.2.2]
ing color. [NFPA 54:12.5.3] 509.5.4.2 Chimney Height. A chimney shall
509.4.3 Special Gas Vents. Special gas vents shall extend not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the
be listed and installed in accordance with the special gas highest connected appliance draft hood outlet or flue
vent manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA collar. [NFPA 54:12.6.2.3]
54:12.5.4] 509.5.4.3 Decorative Shrouds. Decorative
509.5 Masonry, Metal, and Factory-Built Chimneys. shrouds shall not be installed at the termination of
Chimneys shall be installed in accordance with Section factory-built chimneys except where such shrouds are
509.5.1 through Section 509.5.3. listed and labeled for use with the specific factory-
509.5.1 Factory-Built Chimneys. Factory-built built chimney system and are installed in accordance
chimneys shall be installed in accordance with the man- with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
ufacturer’s installation instructions. Factory-built chim- [NFPA 54:12.6.2.4]
neys used to vent appliances that operate at positive vent 509.5.5 Size of Chimneys. The effective area of a
pressure shall be listed for such application. [NFPA chimney venting system serving listed appliances with
54:12.6.1.1] draft hoods, Category I appliances, and other appliances
509.5.1.1 Decorative Shrouds. Decorative listed for use with Type B vents shall be in accordance
shrouds addressed in Section 509.5.4.3 shall be with one of the following methods [NFPA 54:12.6.3.1]:
listed or labeled in accordance with UL 103 for fac- (1) Section 510.0. [NFPA 54:12.6.3.1(1)]
tory-built residential chimneys. (2) For sizing an individual chimney venting system for
509.5.1.2 Listing Requirements.Factory-built a single appliance with a draft hood, the effective
chimneys shall comply with the requirements of UL areas of the vent connector and chimney flue shall
103 or UL 959. Factory-built chimneys for use with be not less than the area of the appliance flue collar
wood-burning appliances shall comply withthe Type or draft hood outlet or exceeding seven times the
HT requirements of UL 103. [NFPA 211:6.1.3.1, draft hood outlet area. [NFPA 54:12.6.3.1(2)]
6.1.3.2] (3) For sizing a chimney venting system connected to
509.5.2 Metal Chimneys. Metal chimneys shall be two appliances with draft hoods, the effective area of
built and installed in accordance with NFPA 211. [NFPA the chimney flue shall be not less than the area of
54:12.6.1.2] the larger draft hood outlet plus 50 percent of the

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area of the smaller draft hood outlet, or exceeding

seven times the smallest draft hood outlet area.
[NFPA 54:12.6.3.1(3)]
(4) Other approved engineering methods. [NFPA
54:12.6.3.1(5)]
(5) Chimney venting systems using mechanical draft
shall be sized in accordance with approved engi-
neering methods. [NFPA 54:12.6.3.1(4)]
509.5.6 Inspection
an existing ofconnecting
appliance or Chimneys. Before
a vent replacing
connector to
a chimney, the chimney passageway shall be examined to
ascertain that it is clear and free of obstructions and shall
be cleaned where previously used for venting solid- or
liquid-fuel-burning appliances or fireplaces. [NFPA
54:12.6.4.1]

TABLE 509.4
TYPE OF VENTING SYSTEM TO BE USED
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.5.1]
A P P L I AN C E S TY PE O F VE NTI NG SYS TE M
Listed Category I appliances Type B gas vent (Section 509.6)
Listed appliances equipped Chimney (Section 509.5)
with draft hood
Single-wall metal pipe
(Section 509.7)
Appliances listed for Listed chimney lining system for
Type B gas vent gas venting (Section 509.5.3)
Special gas vent listed for this
appliance (Section 509.4.3)
Listed vented wall furnaces Type B-W gas vent
(Section 509.6, Section 509.6.2.2)
Category II appliances As specified or furnished by manu-
Category III appliances facturers of listed appliance
Category IV appliances (Section 509.4.1, Section 509.4.3)
Incinerators, outdoors Single-wall metal pipe
(Section 509.7, Section 509.7.2)
Incinerators, indoors
Appliances that are capable of
being converted to use of
solid fuel
Unlisted combination gas- and
oil-burning appliances Chimney (Section 509.5)
Combination gas- and solid-
fuel-burning appliances

Appliances listed for use with

chimneys only
Unlisted appliances
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Listed combination gas- and Type L vent (Section 509.6) or
oil-burning appliances chimney (Section 509.5) FIGURE 509.5.4
TYPICAL TERMINATION LOCATIONS FOR CHIMNEYS
Decorative appliance in Chimney (UMC Section 911.2) AND SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPES SERVING
vented fireplace RESIDENTIAL-TYPE AND LOW-HEAT APPLIANCE
Direct-vent appliances See Section 509.2.4 [NFPA 54: FIGURE A.12.6.2.1]
Appliances with integral vent See Section 509.2.5

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509.5.6.1 Standard. Chimneys shall be lined in 509.5.10 Space Surrounding Lining or Vent. The
accordance with NFPA 211. remaining space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent,
Exception: Existing chimneys shall be permitted to special gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a
have their use continued where an appliance is masonry chimney shall not be used to vent another appli-
replaced by an appliance of similar type, input rat- ance.
ing, and efficiency, where the chimney is in accor- Exception: The insertion of another liner or vent within
dance with Section 509.5.6, and the sizing of the the chimney as provided in this code and the liner or vent
chimney is in accordance with Section 509.5.5. manufacturer’s instructions. [NFPA 54:12.6.8.1]
[NFPA 54:12.6.4.2] 509.5.10.1 Combustion Air. The remaining
509.5.6. 2 Cleanout s. Cleanouts shall be exam- space surrounding a chimney liner, gas vent, special
ined to determine that they will remain tightly closed gas vent, or plastic piping installed within a
where not in use. [NFPA 54:12.6.4.3] masonry, metal, or factory-built chimney flue shall
509.5.6.3 Existing Chimney. Where inspection not be used to supply combustion air.
reveals that an existing chimney is not safe for the Exception: Direct-vent appliances designed for
intended application, it shall be repaired, rebuilt, installation in a solid-fuel-burning fireplace where
lined, relined, or replaced with a vent or chimney in installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
accordance with NFPA 211, and shall be approved installation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.6.8.2]
for the appliances to be attached. [NFPA 54:12.6.4.4]
509.6 Gas Vents. Gas vents shall be installed in accordance
509.5.7 Chimney Serving Appliances Burning with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA
Other Fuels. An appliance shall not be connected to a 54:12.7.1(1)]
chimney flue serving a separate appliance designed to
burn solid fuel. [NFPA 54:12.6.5.1] 509.6.1 Fasteners. Screws, rivets and other fasteners «
shall not penetrate the inner wall of double wall gas vents
509.5.7.1 Gas and Liquid Fuel-Burning
Appliances. Where one chimney serves gas appli- except at the transition from the appliancedraft hood out-
ances and liquid fuel-burning appliances, the appli- let, flue collar, or single wall metal connector to a double
ances shall be connected through separate openings wall vent. [NFPA 54:12.7.1(4)]
or shall be connected through a single opening 509.6.2 Termination Requirements. A gas vent
where joined by a fitting located as close as practi- shall terminate in accordance with one of the following:
cal to the chimney. Where two or more openings
provided into one chimney flue, they shall be at dif-are (1) Gas vents that are 12 inches (305 mm) or less in size
and located not less than 8 feet (2438 mm) from a ver-
ferent levels. Where the gas appliance is automati- tical wall or similar obstruction shall terminate above
cally controlled, it shall be equipped with a safety the roof in accordance with Figure509.6.2 and Table
shutoff device. [NFPA 54:12.6.5.2] 509.6.2. Gas vents that are over 12 inches (305 mm)
509.5.7.2 Gas and Solid Fuel-Burning Appli- in size or are located lessthan 8 feet (2438 mm) from
ances.A listed combination gas- and solid-fuel-burn- a vertical wall or similar obstruction, shall terminate
ing appliance connected to a single chimney flue shall not less than 2 feet (610 mm) abovethe highest point
be equipped with a manual reset device to shut off gas where they pass through the roof and not less than 2
to the main burner in theevent of sustained backdraft feet (610 mm) above a portion of a building within
or flue gas spillage. The chimney flue shall be sized to 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally.
properly vent the appliance. [NFPA 54:12.6.5.3] (2) Industrial appliances as provided in Section 509.2.3.
509.5.7.3 Combination Gas- and Oil-Burning
(3) Direct-vent systems as provided in Section 509.2.4.
Appliances. A single chimney flue serving a listed
combination gas- and oil-burning appliance shall be (4) Appliances with integral vents as provided in Sec-
sized to properly vent the appliance. [NFPA tion 509.2.5.
54:12.6.5.4] (5) Mechanical draft systems as provided in Section
509.5.8 Support of Chimneys.Portions of chimneys 509.3.3.
shall be supported for the design and weight of the mate- (6) Ventilating hoods and exhaust systems as provided
rials employed. Listed factory-built chimneys shall be in Section 509.3.4. [NFPA 54:12.7.2(1)]
supported and spaced in accordance with the manufac- 509.6.2.1 Type B and L Vents. A Type B or a
turer’s instructions. [NFPA 54:12.6.6] Type L gas vent shall terminate not less than 5 feet
509.5.9 Cleanouts. Where a chimney that formerly (1524 mm) in vertical height above the highest con-
carried flue products from liquid- or solid-fuel-burning nected appliance draft hood or flue collar. [NFPA
appliances is used with an appliance using fuel gas, an 54:12.7.2(2)]
accessible cleanout shall be provided. The cleanout shall 509.6.2.2 Type B-W Vents.A Type B-W gas vent
have a tight-fitting cover and be installed so itsupper edge shall terminate not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) in
is not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the lower edge vertical height above the bottom of the wall furnace.
of the lowest chimney inlet opening. [NFPA 54:12.6.7] [NFPA 54:12.7.2(3)]

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509.6.2.7 Insulation Shield.Where a vent passes

through an insulated assembly, an approved metal
shield shall be installed between the vent and insu-
lation. The shield shall extend not less than 2 inches
(51 mm) above the insulation and be secured to the
structure in accordance with the manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
509.6.3 Size of Gas Vents. Venting systems shall be
sized and constructed in accordance with Section 510.0
or other
and gas approved
applianceengineering methods
manufacturer’s and the gas
instructions. vent
[NFPA
54:12.7.3]
509.6.3.1 Category I Appliances. The sizing of
natural draft venting systems serving one or more
FIGURE 509.6.2 listed appliances equipped with a draft hood or
GAS VENT TERMINATION LOCATIONS FOR appliances listed for use with Type B gas vent,
LISTED CAPS 12 INCHES OR LESS IN SIZE NOT
installed in a single story of a building, shall be in
LESS THAN 8 FEET FROM A VERTICAL WALL
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 12.7.2]
accordance with one of the following:
(1) The provisions of Section 510.0.
TABLE 509.6.2 (2) Vents serving fan-assisted combustion system
ROOF PITCH HEIGHT appliances, or combinations of fan-assisted
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.7.2] combustion systems and draft hood-equipped
R O O FP I T C H H( m i ni m u m )( f e e t ) appliances, shall be sized in accordance with
Flat to 6⁄12 1.0 Section 510.0 or other approved engineering
Over 6⁄12 to 7⁄12 1.25 methods.
Over 7⁄12 to 8⁄12 1.5 (3) For sizing an individual gas vent for a single,
Over 8⁄12 to 9⁄12 2.0 draft hood-equipped appliance, the effective
9 10
area of the vent connector and the gas vent shall
Over 10⁄12
Over ⁄12 to
to 11⁄⁄12
12
2.5
3.25 be not less than the area of the appliance draft
hood outlet or exceeding seven times the draft
Over ⁄12 to ⁄12
11 12 4.0 hood outlet area.
Over 12⁄12 to 14⁄12 5.0 (4) For sizing a gas vent connected to two appli-
Over 14⁄12 to 16⁄12 6.0 ances with draft hoods, the effective area of the
Over 16⁄12 to 18⁄12 7.0 vent shall be not less than the area of the larger
Over 18⁄12 to 20⁄12 7.5 draft hood outlet plus 50 percent of the area of
Over 20⁄12 to 21⁄12 8.0
the smaller draft hood outlet or exceeding seven
times the smaller draft hood outlet area.
For SI Units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
(5) Approved engineering practices. [NFPA
54:12.7.3.1]
509.6.2.3 Exterior Wall Termination. A gas
vent extending through an exterior wall shall not ter- 509.6.3.2 Vent Offsets. Type B or Type L vents
shall extend in a vertical direction with offsets not
«
minate adjacent to the wall or below eaves or para-
pets, except as provided in Section 509.2.4 and exceeding 45 degrees (0.79 rad), except that a vent
Section 509.3.3. [NFPA 54:12.7.2(4)] system having not more than one 60 degree (1.05
rad) offset shall be permitted. An angle greater than
509.6.2.4 Decorative Shrouds. Decorative
45 degrees (0.79 rad) from the vertical is considered
shrouds shall not be installed at the termination of horizontal. The total horizontal distance of a vent
gas vents except where such shrouds are listed for
plus the horizontal vent connector serving draft
use with intheaccordance
installed specific gas
withventing system and
manufacturer’s are
instal- hood-equipped appliances shall be not greater than
lation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.7.2(5)] 75 percent of the vertical height of the vent. [NFPA
54:12.7.3.2]
» 509.6.2.5 Termination Cap. A gas vent shall
extend through the roof flashing roof jack, or roof 509.6.3.3 Sizing. Chimney venting systems using «
thimble and terminate with a listed cap or listed roof mechanical draft shall be sized in accordance with
assembly. [NFPA 54:12.7.2(6)] approved engineering methods. [NFPA 54:12.7.3.4]
» 509.6.2.6 Forced Air Inlet. A gas vent shall ter-
minate not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above a forced
509.6.4 Gas Vents Serving Appliances on more
than One Floor. A common vent shall be permitted in
air inlet located within 10 feet (3048 mm). [NFPA multistory installations to vent Category I appliances
54:12.7.2(7)] located on more than one floor level, provided the vent-

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ing system is designed and installed in accordance with 509.6.6 Marking. In those localities where solid and
approved engineering methods. liquid fuels are used extensively, gas vents shall be per-
For the purpose of this section, crawl spaces, base- manently identified by a label attachedto the wall or ceil-
ments, and attics shall be considered as floor levels. ing at a point where thevent connector enters the gas vent.
[NFPA 54:12.7.4.1] The label shall read: “This gas vent is for appliances that
509.6.4.1 Occupiable Space. Appliances con-
burn gas. Do not connect to solid- or liquid-fuel-burning
nected to the common vent shall be located in rooms appliances or incinerators.” The Authority Having Juris-
separated from an occupiable space. Each of these diction shall determine whether its area constitutes such
rooms shall have provisions for an adequate supply a locality. [NFPA 54:12.7.6]
of combustion, ventilation, and dilution air that is 509.7 Single-Wall Metal Pipe.Single-wall metal pipe shall
not supplied from an occupiable space. (See Figure be constructed of galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.0304
509.6.4.1) [NFPA 54:12.7.4.2] of an inch (0.7722 mm) thick or of other approved, noncom-
bustible, corrosion-resistant material. [NFPA 54:12.8.1]
509.7.1 Cold Climate. Uninsulated single-wall metal
pipe shall not be used outdoors for venting appliances. For
venting appliances in regions where the 99 percent winter
design temperature is below 32°F (0°C). [NFPA54:12.8.2]
509.7.2 Termination. The termination of single-wall
metal pipe shall comply with the following requirements:
(1) Single-wall metal pipe shall terminate not less than 5
feet (1524 mm) in vertical height above the highest
connected appliance draft hoodoutlet or flue collar.
(2) Single-wall metal pipe shall extend not less than 2
feet (610 mm) above the highest point where it
passes through the roof of a building and not less
than 2 feet (610 mm) exceeding a portion of a build-
ing within a horizontal distance of 10 feet (3048
mm).
(3) An (See Figure
approved cap or509.5.4)
roof assembly shall be attached
FIGURE 509.6.4.1 to the terminus of a single-wall metal pipe. [NFPA
PLAN VIEW OF PRACTICAL SEPARATION
METHOD FOR MULTISTORY GAS VENTING
54:12.8.3]
[NFPA 54: FI GURE A.12.7.4.2] 509.7.3 Installation with Appliances Permitted
by Table 509.4. Single-wall metal pipe shall not be
used as a vent in dwellings and residential occupancies.
509.6.4.2 Multistory Venting System.The size [NFPA 54:12.8.4.1]
of the connectors and common segments of multi-
story venting systems for appliances listed for use 509.7.3.1 Limitations.Single-wall metal pipe shall
with a Type B double-wall gas vent shallbe in accor- be used for runs directly from the space in which the
dance with Table 510.2(1), provided the following appliance is located through the roof or exterior wall
apply: to the outer air. A pipe passing through a roof shall
(1) The total height (H) for each segment of a mul- extend without interruption through the roofflashing,
tistory venting system is the vertical distance roof jacket, or roof thimble. [NFPA 54:12.8.4.2]
between the level of the highest draft hood out- 509.7.3.2 Attic or Concealed Space. Single-
let or flue collar on that floor and the centerline wall metal pipe shall not srcinate in an unoccupied
of the next highest interconnection tee. attic or concealed space and shall not pass through
(2) The size of the connector for a segment is deter- an attic, inside wall, concealed space, or floor.
mined from the appliance’s gas input rate and [NFPA 54:12.8.4.3]
connector rise, and shall not be smaller than the 509.7.3.3 Incinerator. Single-wall metal pipe
draft hood outlet or flue collar size. used for venting an incinerator shall be exposed and
(3) The size of the common vertical vent segment, readily examinable for its full length and shall have
and of the interconnection tee at the base of that required clearances maintained.
segment, shall be based on the total appliance’s 509.7.3.4 Clearances.Minimum clearances from
gas input rate entering that segment and its total single-wall metal pipe to combustible material shall
height. [NFPA 54:12.7.4.3] be in accordance with Table 509.7.3(1). Reduced
509.6.5 Support of Gas Vents. Gas vents shall be clearances from single-wall metal pipe to com-
supported and spaced in accordance with the manufac- bustible material shall be as specified for vent con-
turer’s installation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.7.5] nectors in Table 509.7.3(2). [NFPA 54:12.8.4.4]

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509.7.3.5 Combustible Exterior Wall.A single- 509.7.4.1 Sizing of Venting System. A venting
wall metal pipe shall not pass through a combustible system of a single-wall metal pipe shall be sized in
exterior wall unless guarded at the point of passage accordance with one of the following methods and
by a ventilated metal thimble not smaller than the the appliance manufacturer’s instructions:
following: (1) For a draft hood-equipped appliance, in accor-
(1) For listed appliances with draft hoods and appli- dance with Section 510.0.
ances listed for use with Type B gas vents, the (2) For a venting system for a single appliance with
thimble shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) a draft hood, the areas of the connector and the
larger in diameter than the metal pipe. Where pipe each shall be not less than the area of the
there is a run of not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) appliance flue collar or draft hood outlet,
of metal pipe in the opening between the draft whichever is smaller. The vent area shall not
hood outlet and the thimble, the thimble shall exceed seven times the draft hood outlet area.
be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) larger in (3) Other approved engineering methods. [NFPA
diameter than the metal pipe. 54:12.8.5(1)]
(2) For unlisted appliances having draft hoods, the 509.7.4.2 Non-Round Metal Pipe.Where a sin-
thimble shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) gle-wall metal pipe is used and has ashape other than
larger in diameter than the metal pipe. round, it shall have an effective area equal to the
(3) For residential and low-heat appliances, the effective area of the round pipe for which it issubsti-
thimble shall be not less than 12 inches (305 tuted, and the internal dimension of the pipe shall be
mm) larger in diameter than the metal pipe. not less than 2 inches (51 mm). [NFPA 54:12.8.5(2)]
Exception: In lieu of thimble protection, com- 509.7.4.3 Venting Capacity. The vent cap or a
bustible material in the wall shall be removed from roof assembly shall have a venting capacity not less
the metal pipe to provide the specified clearance than that of the pipe to which it is attached. [NFPA
from combustible material. Material used to close 54:12.8.5(3)]
up such opening shall be noncombustible. [NFPA 509.7.5 Support of Single-Wall Metal Pipe. Por-
54:12.8.4.6] tions of single-wall metal pipe shall be supported for the
509.7.3.6 Roof Thimble. Where a single-wall
design and weight of the material employed. [NFPA
54:12.8.6]
metal pipe
bustible passes athrough
material, a roof constructed
noncombustible, of com-
nonventilating 509.7.6 Marking. Single-wall metal pipe shall comply
thimble shall be used at the point of passage. The with the marking provisions of Section 509.6.6. [NFPA
thimble shall extend not less than 18 inches (457 54:12.8.7]
mm) above and 6 inches (152 mm) below the roof 509.8 Through-the-Wall Vent Termination. (See Fig-
with the annular space open at the bottom and closed ure 509.8) A mechanical draft venting system shall terminate
at the top. The thimble shall be sized in accordance not less than 3 feet (914 mm) above a forced air inlet located
with Section 509.7.3.5. [NFPA 54:12.8.4.5] within 10 feet (3048 mm).
509.7.4 Size of Single-Wall Metal Pipe.Single-wall Exceptions:
metal piping shall comply with the Section 509.7.4.1 (1) This provision shall not apply to the combustion air
through Section 509.7.4.3. [NFPA 54:12.8.5] intake of a direct-vent appliance.
TABLE 509.7.3(1)
CLEARANCE FOR CONNECTORS
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.8.4.4]*
MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL (inches)
LISTED TYPE B GAS LISTED TYPE L VENT SINGLE-WALL FACTORY-BUILT
APPLIANCE
VENT MATERIAL MATERIAL METAL PIPE CHIMNEY SECTIONS
Listed appliances with draft hoods and appliances listed
for use with Type B gas vents Aslisted Aslisted 6 Aslisted

Residential boilers and furnaces with listed gas conver- 6 6 9 listed

As
sion burner and with draft hood
ResidentialapplianceslistedforusewithTypeLvents Notpermitted Aslisted 9 Aslisted
Unlistedresidentialapplianceswithdrafthood Notpermitted 6 9 Aslisted
Residential and low-heat appliances other than those
above Not permitted 9 18 As listed
Medium-heat appliances Notpermitted Notpermitted 36 Aslisted
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
* These clearances shall apply unless the installation instructions of a listed appliance or connector specify different clearances,
which
in case the listed clearances
shall apply.

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(2) This provision shall not apply to the separation of the

integral outdoor air inlet and flue gas discharge of listed
outdoor appliances. [NFPA 54:12.9.1]
509.8.1 Mechanical Draft Venting System. A
mechanical draft venting system of other than direct-vent
type shall terminate not less than 4 feet (1219 mm)
below, 4 feet (1219 mm) horizontally from, or 1 foot (305
mm) above a door, operable window, or gravity air inlet
into a building. The bottom of the vent terminal shall be
located
ground not less[NFPA
level. than 1254:12.9.2]
inches (305 mm) above finished
509.8.2 Direct-Vent Appliance.The vent terminal of a
direct-vent appliance with an input of 10 000 Btu/h (3 kW)
or less shall be located not less than 6 inches (152 mm)
from an air opening into a building, and such an appliance
with an input exceeding 10 000 Btu/h (3 kW) but not
exceeding 50 000 Btu/h (14.7 kW) shall be installed with
a 9 inch (229 mm) vent termination clearance, and an
appliance with an input exceeding 50 000 Btu/h (14.7 kW)
shall have not less than a 12 inch (305mm) vent termina-
tion clearance. The bottom of the vent terminal and the air
intake shall be located not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
above finished ground level. [NFPA 54:12.9.3]
509.8.3 Nuisance and Hazard. Through-the-wall
vents for Category II and Category IV appliances and
noncategorized condensing appliances shall not termi-
nate over public walkways or over an area where con-
densate or vapor is capable of creating a nuisance or
hazard detrimental
valves, to the operation
or other equipment. of regulators,
Where local experiencerelief
indi-
cates that condensate is a problem with Category I and For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Category III appliances, this provision shall also apply. Note:Masonry walls shall be attached to combustible walls using wall ties.
Drains for condensate shall be installed in accor- Spacers shall not be used directly behind appliance or connector.
FIGURE 509.7.3(2)
dance with the appliance and the vent manufacturer’s WALL PROTECTION REDUCTION SYSTEM
installation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.9.4] [NFPA 54: FI GURE 10.3.2.3(b)]

Notes:
1 A – Equals the clearance with no protection specified in Table 509.7.3(1)
and Table 509.7.3(2) and in the sections applying to various types ofappli-
ances.
2
B – Equals the reduced clearance permitted in accordance with Table
509.7.3(2).
3 The protection applied to the construction using combustible material
shall extend far enough in each direction to make C equal to A.
1, 2, 3
FIGURE 509.7.3(1) For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
EXTENT OF PROTECTION NECESSARY TO REDUCE CLEAR- FIGURE 509.7.3(3)
ANCES FROM GAS APPLIANCES OR VENT CONNECTORS MASONRY CLEARANCE REDUCTION SYSTEM
[NFPA 54: FI GURE 10.3.2.3(a)] [NFPA 54: FIGURE 10.3.2.3(c)]

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TABLE 509.7.3(2)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
REDUCTION OF CLEARANCES WITH SPECIFIED FORMS OF PROTECTION 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

[NFPA 54: TABLE 10.2.3]

WHERE THE REQUIRED CLEARANCE WITH NO PROTECTION FROM APPLIANCE,
TYPE OF PROTECTION APPLIED VENT CONNECTOR, OR SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE IS:
TO AND COVERING SURFACES
36(i nches ) 18(i nches) 12(i nc hes) 9(i nches ) 6(i nc hes)
OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
ALLOWABLE CLEARANCES WITH SPECIFIED PROTECTION(inches)
WITHIN THE DISTANCE SPECI-
FIED AS THE REQUIRED CLEAR- USE COLUMN 1 FOR CLEARANCES ABOVE APPLIANCE OR HORIZONTAL CONNECTOR. USE
COLUMN 2 FOR CLEARANCES FROM APPLIANCES, VERTICAL CONNECTOR, AND SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE.
ANCE WITH NO PROTECTION
SIDES AND SIDES AND SIDES AND SIDES AND SIDES AND
[SEE FIGURE 509.7.3(1) ABOVE REAR ABOVE REAR ABOVE REAR ABOVE REAR ABOVE REAR
THROUGH FIGURE 509.7.3(3)] COLUMN 1 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 1 COLUMN 1
COLUMN 2 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 2 COLUMN 2
(1) 31⁄2 inch thick masonry
wall without ventilated air –– 24 –– 12 –– 9 –– 6 –– 5
space
(2) 1⁄2 of an inch insulation
board over 1 inch glass 24 18 12 9 9 6 6 5 4 3
fiber or mineral wool batts
(3) 0.024 inch sheet metal over
1 inch glass fiber or mineral
wool batts reinforced with 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
wire on rear face with ven-
tilated air space
(4) 31⁄2 inch thick masonry wall –– 12 –– 6 –– 6 –– 6 –– 6
with ventilated air space
(5) 0.024 inch sheet metal with 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 2
ventilated air space
(6) 1⁄2 of an inch thick insula-
tion board with ventilated 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
air space
(7) 0.024 inch sheet metal with
ventilated air space over 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
0.024 inch sheet metal with
ventilated air space
(8) 1 inch glass fiber or mineral
wool batts sandwiched
between two sheets 0.024 18 12 9 6 6 4 5 3 3 3
inch sheet metal with venti-
lated air space
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
Notes:
1 Reduction of clearances from combustible materials shall not interfere with combustion air, draft hood clearance and relief, and accessibility of servicing.
2 Clearances shall be measured from the outer surface of the combustible material to the nearest point on the surface of the appliance, disregarding an inter-
vening protection applied to the combustible material.
3 Spacers and ties shall be of noncombustible material. No spacer or tie shall be used directly opposite the appliance or connector.
4 Where clearance reduction systems use a ventilated air space, adequate provision for air circulation shall be provided as described. [See Figure 509.7.3(2)

and Figure 509.7.3(3)]

5 There shall be not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) between clearance reduction systems and combustible walls and ceilings for reduction systems using a ven-

tilated air space.

6 Where a wall protector is mounted on a single flat wall away from corners, it shall have a minimum 1 inch (25.4 mm) air gap. To provide air circulation,
the bottom and top edges, or only the side and top edges, or edges shall be left open.
7 Mineral wool batts (blanket or board) shall have a minimum density of 8 pounds per cubic foot (lb/ft 3) (128 kg/m3) and a minimum melting point of 1500°F

(816°C).
8 Insulation material used as part of a clearance reduction system shall have a thermal conductivity of 1 British thermal unit inch per hour square foot degree

Fahrenheit [Btu•in/(h•ft2•°F)] [0.1 W/(m•K)] or less.

9 There shall be not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) between the appliance and the protector. In no case shall the clearance between the appliance and the com-

bustible surface be reduced below that allowed in this table.

10 Clearances and thicknesses are minimum; larger clearances and thicknesses are acceptable.
11 Listed single-wall connectors shall be installed in accordance with the terms of their listing and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

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509.8.4 Annular Spaces. Where vents, including withstanding the vent gas temperature produced by the
those for direct-vent appliances or combustion air intake appliance and of a thickness to withstand physical dam-
pipes, penetrate outside walls of buildings, the annular age. [NFPA 54:12.11.2.1]
spaces around such penetrations shall be permanently 509.10.1.1 Unconditioned Area.Where the vent
sealed using approved materials to prevent entry of com- connector used for an appliance having a draft hood
bustion products into the building. [NFPA 54:12.9.5] or a Category I appliance is located in or passes
509.8.5 Vent Terminals.Vent terminals that terminate through an unconditioned area, attic or crawl space,
through an outside wall of a building and discharge flue that portion of the vent connector shall be listed
gases perpendicular to the adjacent wall shall be located Type B, Type L, or listed vent material having equiv-
not less than
operable 10 feet
opening in an(3048 mm)building.
adjacent horizontally from an alent insulation qualities.
Exception: Single-wall metal pipe located within the
Exception: This shall not apply to vent terminals that are exterior walls of the building and located in an uncon-
2 feet (610 mm) or more above or 25 feet (7620 mm) or ditioned area other than an attic or a crawl space hav-
more below operable openings. [NFPA 54:12.9.6] ing a local 99 percent winter design temperature of
5°F (-15°C) or higher. [NFPA 54:12.11.2.2]
509.9 Condensation Drain. Provision shall be made to
collect and dispose of condensate from venting systems serv- 509.10.1.2 Residential-Type Appliances.Vent
ing Category II and Category IV appliances and noncatego- connectors for residential-type appliances shall com-
rized condensing appliances in accordance with Section ply with the following:
509.8.3. [NFPA 54:12.10.1] (1) Vent connectors for listed appliances having
509.9.1 Local Experience. Where local experience draft hoods, appliances having draft hoods and
indicates that condensation is a problem, provision shall equipped with listed conversion burners, and
be made to drain off and dispose of condensate from Category I appliances that are not installed in
venting systems serving Category I and Category III attics, crawl spaces, or other unconditioned
appliances in accordance with Section 509.8.3. [NFPA areas shall be one of the following:
54:12.10.2] (a) Type B or Type L vent material.
509.10 Vent Connectors for Category I Appliances. (b) Galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.018
A vent connector shall be used to connect an appliance to a of an inch (0.457 mm) thick.
gas vent, chimney, or single-wall metal pipe, except where (c) Aluminum (1100 or 3003 alloy or equiva-
the gas vent, chimney, or single-wall metal pipe is directly lent) sheet not less than 0.027 of an inch
connected to the appliance. [NFPA 54:12.11.1] (0.686 mm) thick.
509.10.1 Materials. A vent connector shall be made of (d) Stainless steel sheet not less than 0.012 of
noncombustible, corrosion resistant material capable of an inch (0.305 mm) thick.

FIGURE 509.8
EXIT TERMINALS OF MECHANICAL DRAFT AND DIRECT-VENT VENTING SYSTEMS
[NFPA 54: FIGURE A.12.9]

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(e) Smooth interior wall metal pipe having resist- 509.10.2.2 Size. Where two or more appliances
ance to heat and corrosion equal to or exceed- are connected to a common vent or chimney, each
ing that of Section 509.10.1.2(1)(b), Section vent connector shall be sized in accordance with
509.10.1.2(1)(c), or Section 509.10.1.2(1)(d) Section 510.0 or other approved engineering meth-
above. ods. [NFPA 54:12.11.3.3]
(f) A listed vent connector. As an alternative method applicable where the
(2) Vent connectors shall not be covered with insu- appliances are draft hood-equipped, each vent con-
lation. nector shall have an effective area not less than the
Exception: Listed insulated vent connectors shall
area of the draft hood outlet of the appliance to
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s which it is connected. [NFPA 54:12.11.3.4]
installation instructions. [NFPA 54:12.11.2.3] 509.10.2.3 Height.Where two or more appliances
509.10.1.3 Non-Residential Low-Heat Appli- are vented through a common vent connector or vent
ances. A vent connector for a non-residential low- manifold, the common vent connector or vent man-
heat appliance shall be a factory-built chimney section ifold shall be located at the highest level consistent
or steel pipe having resistance to heat and corrosion with available headroom and clearance to com-
equivalent to the galvanized pipe specified in Table bustible material and shall be sized in accordance
509.10.1.3. Factory-built chimney sections shall be with Section 510.0 or other approved engineering
installed in accordance with the chimney manufac- methods. [NFPA 54:12.11.3.5]
turer’s installationinstructions. [NFPA 54:12.11.2.4] As an alternate method applicable where there
509.10.1.4 Medium-Heat Appliances.Vent con- are two draft hood-equipped appliances, the effec-
nectors for medium-heat appliances, andcommercial tive area of the common vent connector or vent man-
and industrial incinerators, shall be constructed of fac- ifold and junction fittings shall be not less than the
tory-built, medium-heat chimney sections or steel of area of the larger vent connector plus 50 percent of
a thickness not less than that specified in Table the areas of smaller flue collar outlets. [NFPA
509.10.1.4 and shall comply with the following: 54:12.11.3.6]
(1) A steel vent connector for appliances with a 509.10.2.4 Size Increase. Where the size of a
vent gas temperature in excess of 1000°F vent connector is increased to overcome installation
(538°C) measured at the entrance to the con- limitations and obtain connector capacity equal to the
nectororshall
brick be lined with medium-duty fire
the equivalent. appliance input, the size increase shall be made at the
appliance draft hood outlet. [NFPA 54:12.11.3.7]
(2) The lining shall be not less than 2 1⁄2 inches (64
mm) thick for a vent connector having a diam-
eter or greatest cross-sectional dimension of 18
TABLE 509.10.1.3
MINIMUM THICKNESS FOR GALVANIZED STEEL VENT
«
inches (457 mm) or less. CONNECTORS FOR LOW-HEAT APPLIANCES
[NFPA 54: TABLE 12.11.2.4]
(3) The lining shall be not less than 4 1⁄2 inches (114
mm) thick laid on the 41⁄2 inch (114 mm) bed for DIAMETER OF CONNECTOR
(inches)
MINIMUM THICKNESS
(inches)
a vent connector having a diameter or cross-sec-
tional dimension exceeding 18 inches (457 mm). Lessthan6 0.019
(4) Factory-built chimney sections, where employed, 6tolessthan10 0.023
shall be installed in accordance with the chimney 10to12inclusive 0.029
manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA 14to16inclusive 0.034
54:12.11.2.6] Over 16 0.056
509.10.2 Size of Vent Connector.A vent connector 2 m
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square inch = 0.000645
for an appliance with a single draft hood or for a Category
I fan-assisted combustion system appliance shall be sized
and installed in accordance with Section 510.0 or other
TABLE 509.10.1.4
MINIMUM THICKNESS FOR STEEL VENT CONNECTORS FOR
«
approved engineering methods. [NFPA 54:12.11.3.1] MEDIUM-HEAT APPLIANCES AND COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL INCINERATORS
509.10.2.1
ing more than one draftFor
Manifold. a single
hood outletappliance hav-
or flue collar, [NFPA 54: TABLE 12.11.2.5]

the manifold shall be constructed according to the VENT CONNECTOR SIZE

instructions of the appliance manufacturer. Where DIAMETER (inches)
AREA MINIMUM
there are no instructions, the manifold shall be (square inches) THICKNESS (inches)

designed and constructed in accordance with Upto14 Upto154 0.053

approved engineering practices. As an alternate Over14to16 154to201 0.067
method, the effective area of the manifold shall Over16to18 201to254 0.093
equal the combined area of the flue collars or draft Over18 Exceeding254 0.123
hood outlets, and the vent connectors shall have not
less than 1 foot (305 mm) rise. [NFPA 54:12.11.3.2] For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2

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509.10.3 Two or More Appliances Connected to of the chimney or vent, except for engineered sys-
a Single Vent. Where two or more openings are pro- tems. The maximum length of an individual con-
vided into one chimney flue or vent, the openings shall nector for a chimney or vent system serving multiple
be at different levels, or the connectors shall be attached appliances, from the appliance outlet to the junction
to the vertical portion of the chimney or vent at an angle with the common vent or another connector, shall be
of 45 degrees (0.79 rad) or less relative to the vertical. 100 percent of the height of the chimney or vent.
[NFPA 54:12.11.4.1] [NFPA 54:12.11.8.2]
509.10.3.1 Height of C onnector. Where two or 509.10.8 Support.A vent connector shall be supported
more vent connectors enter a common vent, chim- for the design and weight of the material employed to
ney flue, or single-wall metal pipe, the smaller con- maintain clearances
separation and prevent
of joints. [NFPA physical damage and
54:12.11.9]
nector shall enter at the highest level consistent with
the available headroom or clearance to combustible 509.10.9 Chimney Connection. Where entering a
material. [NFPA 54:12.11.4.2] flue in a masonry or metal chimney, the vent connector
shall be installed above the extreme bottom to avoid stop-
509.10.3.2 Pressure.Vent connectors serving Cat-
page. Where a thimble or slip joint is used to facilitate
egory I appliances shall not be connected to a portion removal of the connector, the connector shall be attached
of a mechanical draft system operating underpositive to or inserted into the thimble or slip joint to prevent the
static pressure, such as those serving Category III or connector from falling out. Means shall be employed to
Category IV appliances. [NFPA 54:12.11.4.3] prevent the connector from entering so far as to restrict
509.10.4 Clearance. Minimum clearances from vent the space between its end and the opposite wall of the
connectors to combustible material shall comply with chimney flue. [NFPA 54:12.11.10]
Table 509.7.3(1). 509.10.10 Inspection.The entire length of a vent con-
Exception: The clearance between a vent connector and nector shall be readily accessible for inspection, clean-
combustible material shall be permitted to be reduced ing, and replacement. [NFPA 54:12.11.11]
where the combustible material is protected as specified 509.10.11 Fireplaces. A vent connector shall not be
for vent connectors in Table 509.7.3(2). [NFPA connected to a chimney flue serving a fireplace unless
54:12.11.5] the fireplace flue opening is permanently sealed. [NFPA
509.10.5 Joints. Joints between sections of connector
54:12.11.12]
piping and connections to flue collars or draft hood out- 509.10.12 Passage through Ceilings, Floors, or
Walls. A vent connector shall not pass through a ceil-
lets shall be fastened in accordance with one of the fol-
lowing methods: ing, floor, or fire-resistance-rated wall. A single-wall
metal pipe connector shall not pass through an interior
(1) By sheet metal screws. wall.
(2) Vent connectors of listed vent material shall be Exception: Vent connectors made of listed Type B or
assembled and connected to flue collars or draft Type L vent material and serving listed appliances with
hood outlets in accordance with the manufacturer’s draft hoods and other appliances listed for use with Type
installation instructions. B gas vents that pass through walls or partitions con-
(3) Other approved means. [NFPA 54:12.11.6] structed of combustible material shall be installed with
509.10.6 Slope.A vent connector shall be installed with- not less than the listed clearance to combustible material.
out dips or sags and shall slope upward toward the vent or 509.10.12.1 Medium-Heat Appliances. Vent
chimney not less than1⁄4 inch per foot (20.8 mm/m). connectors for medium-heat appliances shall not
pass through walls or partitions constructed of com-
Exception: Vent connectors attached to a mechanical bustible material. [NFPA 54:12.11.13.2]
draft system installed in accordance with the appliance
509.11 Draft Hoods and Draft Controls. Vented appli-
and draft system manufacturer’s installation instructions.
ances shall be installed with draft hoods.
[NFPA 54:12.11.7]
Exception: Dual oven-type combination ranges; incinerators;
509.10.7 Length of Vent Connector. The length of
direct-vent appliances; fan-assisted combustion system appli-
vent connectors shall comply with Section 509.10.7.1 or ances; appliances requiring chimney draft for operation; sin-
Section 509.10.7.2. gle firebox boilers equipped with conversion burners with
509.10.7.1 Single Wall Connector. The maxi- inputs exceeding 400 000 Btu/h (117 kW); appliances
mum horizontal length of a single-wall connector equipped with blast, power, or pressure burners that are not
shall be 75 percent of the height of the chimney or listed for use with draft hoods; and appliances designed for
vent except for engineered systems. [NFPA forced venting.
54:12.11.8.1] 509.11.1 Installation. A draft hood supplied with or
509.10.7.2 Type B Double Wall Connector. forming a part of listed vented appliances shall be installed
The maximum horizontal length of a Type B dou- without alteration, exactly as furnished and specified by
ble-wall connector shall be 100 percent of the height the appliance manufacturer. [NFPA 54:12.13.2]

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Where a draft hood is not supplied by the appliance (1) Draft regulators and safety controls specifically listed for
manufacturer where one is required, a draft hood shall installation in venting systems and installed in accor-
be installed, be of a listed or approved type, and, in the dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
absence of other instructions, be of the same size as the (2) Approved draft regulators and safety controls designed
appliance flue collar. Where a draft hood is required with and installed in accordance with approved engineering
a conversion burner, it shall be of a listed or approved methods.
type. [NFPA 54:12.13.2.1] (3) Listed heat reclaimers and automatically operated vent
Where a draft hood of special design is needed or dampers installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
preferable, the installation shall be approved and in installation instructions.
accordance with
manufacturer. the recommendations
[NFPA 54:12.13.2.2] of the appliance (4) Vent dampers serving listed appliances installed in accor-
dance with Section 510.1 or Section 510.2 or other
509.11.2 Draft Control Devices. Where a draft con- approved engineering methods.
trol device is part of the appliance or is supplied by the (5) Approved economizers, heat reclaimers, and recupera-
appliance manufacturer, it shall be installed in accor- tors installed in venting systems of appliances not
dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. required to be equipped with draft hoods, provided the
In the absence of manufacturer’s installationinstructions, appliance manufacturer’s installation instructions cover
the device shall be attached to the flue collar of the appli- the installation of such a device in the venting system
ance or as near to the appliance as practical. [NFPA and performance in accordance with Section 509.3 and
54:12.13.3] Section 509.3.1 is obtained. [NFPA 54:12.16]
509.11.3 Additional Devices. Appliances requiring
controlled chimney draft shall be permitted to be
equipped with listed double-acting barometric draft reg- 510.0 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems.
ulators installed and adjusted in accordance with the man- 510.1 Single Appliance Vent Table 510.1.2(1) through
ufacturer’s installationinstructions. [NFPA 54:12.13.4] Table 510.1.2(6).Table 510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(6)
509.11.4 Location. Draft hoods and barometric draft
shall not be used where obstructions are installed in the vent-
regulators shall be installed in the same room or enclo- ing system. The installation of vents serving listed appliances
sure as the appliance in such a manner as to prevent a with vent dampers shall be in accordance with the appliance
difference in pressure between the hood or regulator and manufacturer’s installation instructions or in accordance with
the combustion air supply. [NFPA 54:12.13.5] the following:
509.11.5 Positioning. Draft hoods and draft regula- (1) The maximum capacity of the vent system shall be deter-
mined using the NAT Max column.
tors shall be installed in the position for which they were
designed with reference to the horizontal and vertical (2) The minimum capacity shall be determined as though the
planes and shall be located so that the relief opening is appliance were a fan-assisted appliance, using the FAN
not obstructed by a part of the appliance or adjacent con- Min column to determine the minimum capacity of the vent
struction. The appliance and its draft hood shall be system. Where the correspondin g “FANMin” is “NA”, the
located so that the relief opening is accessible for check- vent configuration shall not be permitted and an alternative
ing vent operation. [NFPA 54:12.13.6] venting configuration shall be utilized. [NFPA 54:13.1.1]
509.11.6 Clearance. A draft hood shall be located so 510.1.1 Vent Downsizing. Where the vent size deter-
that its relief opening is not less than 6 inches (152 mm) mined from the tables is smaller than the appliance draft
from a surface except that of the appliance it serves and hood outlet or flue collar, the use of the smaller size shall
the venting system to which the draft hood is connected. be permitted provided that the installation is in accor-
Where a greater or lesser clearance is indicated on the dance with the following requirements:
appliance label, the clearance shall not be less than that (1) The total vent he ight (H) is not les s than 10 fee t
specified on the label. Such clearances shall not be (3048 mm).
reduced. [NFPA 54:12.13.7] (2) Vents for appliance draft hood outlets or flue collars
509.12 Manually Operated Dampers. A manually oper- 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter or smaller are not
ated damper shall not be placed in an appliance vent connec- reduced more than one table size.
tor. Fixed baffles shall not be classified as manually operated (3) Vents for appliance draft hood outlets or flue collars
dampers. [NFPA 54:12.14] exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter are not
509.13 Automatically Operated Vent Dampers. An reduced more than two table sizes.
automatically operated vent damper shall be of a listed type. (4) The maximum capacity listed in the tables for a fan-
[NFPA 54:12.15] assisted appliance is reduced by 10 percent (0.90 x
509.13.1 Listing.Automatically operated vent dampers maximum table capacity).
for oil fired appliances shall comply with UL 17. The (5) The draft hood outlet exceeds 4 inches (102 mm) in
automatic damper control shall comply with UL 378. diameter. A 3 inch (76 mm) diameter vent shall not
509.14 Obstructions. Devices that retard the flow of vent be connected to a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter draft
gases shall not be installed in a vent connector, chimney, or hood outlet. This provision shall not apply to fan-
vent. The following shall not be considered as obstructions: assisted appliances. [NFPA 54:13.1.2]

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510.1.2 Elbows. Single-appliance venting configura- listed accessory manufacturer’s installation instructions.
tions with zero lateral lengths in Table 510.1.2(1), Table [NFPA 54:13.1.10]
510.1.2(2), and Table 510.1.2(5) shall not have elbows in 510.1.10 Chimney and Vent Locations. Table
the venting system. Single-appliance venting with lateral 510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(5) shall be used for
lengths, include two 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows. For chimneys and vents not exposed to the outdoors below
each additional elbow up to and including 45 degrees the roof line. A Type B vent or listed chimney lining sys-
(0.79 rad), the maximum capacity listed in the venting tem passing through an unused masonry chimney flue
tables shall be reduced by 5 percent. For each additional shall not be considered to be exposed to the outdoors.
elbow greater than 45 degrees (0.79 rad) up to and includ- Where vents extend outdoors above the roof more than 5
ing venting
the 90 degrees (1.57
tables rad),
shall bethe maximum
reduced by 10capacity
percent.listed
Wherein feet where
and (1524 mm)
ventshigher thaninrequired
terminate by Table
accordance with 509.6.2,
Section
multiple offsets occur in a vent, the total lateral length of 509.6.2(1), the outdoor portion of the vent shall be
offsets combined shall not exceed that specified in Table enclosed as required by this section for vents not con-
510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(5). [NFPA 54:13.1.3] sidered to be exposed to the outdoors orsuch venting sys-
510.1.3 Zero Lateral. Zero lateral (L) shall apply to a tem shall be engineered. A Type B vent passing through an
straight vertical vent attached to a top outlet draft hood or unventilated enclosure or chase insulated to avalue of not
flue collar. [NFPA 54:13.1.4] less than R-8 shall not be considered to be exposed to the
510.1.4 High-Altitude Installations. Sea level input outdoors. Table 510.1.2(3) in combination with Table
ratings shall be used where determining maximum 510.1.2(6) shall be used for clay-tile-lined exterior masonry
capacity for high-altitude installation. Actual input (der- chimneys, provided the following requirements aremet:
ated for altitude) shall be used for determining minimum (1) The vent connector is Type B double wall.
capacity for high-altitude installation. [NFPA 54:13.1.5] (2) The vent connector length is limited to 18 inches per
510.1.5 Multiple Input Ratings.For appliances with inch (18 mm/mm) of vent connector diameter.
more than one input rate, the minimum vent capacity (FAN (3) The appliance is draft hood-equipped.
Min) determined from the tables shall be less than the low- (4) The input rating is less than the maximum capacity
est appliance input rating, and the maximum vent capac- given in Table 510.1.2(3).
ity (FAN Max/NAT Max) determinedfrom the tablesshall (5) For a water heater, the outdoor design temperature
exceed the highestappliance rating input. [NFPA 54: 13.1.6] shall be not less than 5°F (-15°C).
510.1.6 Corrugated Chimney Liner Reduction.
Listed corrugated metallic chimney liner systems in (6) For a space-heating
exceeds the minimumappliance,
capacity the input
given by rating
Table
masonry chimneys shall be sized by using Table
510.1.2(1) or Table 510.1.2(2) for Type B vents with the 510.1.2(6). [NFPA 54:13.1.11]
maximum capacity reduced by 20 percent (0.80 x maxi- 510.1.11 Corrugated Vent Connector Size.Corru-
mum capacity) and the minimum capacity as shown in gated vent connectors shall not be smaller than the listed
Table 510.1.2(1) or Table 510.1.2(2). appliance categorized vent diameter, flue collar diameter,
Corrugated metallic liner systems installed with bends or draft hood outlet diameter. [NFPA 54:13.1.12]
or offsets shall have their maximum capacity further 510.1.12 Upsizing. Vent connectors shall not be
reduced in accordance with Section 510.1.2. The 20 per- upsized more than two sizes exceeding the listed appli-
cent reduction for corrugated metallic chimney liner sys- ance categorized vent diameter, flue collar diameter, or
tems includes an allowance for one long radius 90degree draft hood outlet diameter. [NFPA 54:13.1.13]
(1.57 rad) turn at the bottom of the liner. [NFPA 54:13.1.7] 510.1.13 Single Run of Vent. In a single run of vent
510.1.7 Connection to Chimney Liners. Connec- or vent connector, more than one diameter and type shall
tions between chimney liners and listed double-wall con- be permitted to be used, provided that the sizes and types
nectors shall be made with listed adapters designed for are permitted by the tables. [NFPA 54:13.1.14]
such purposes. [NFPA 54:13.1.8] 510.1.14 Interpolation. Interpolation shall be permit-
510.1.8 Vertical Vent Upsizing Using 7 x Rule. ted in calculating capacities for vent dimensions that fall
Where the vertical vent has a larger diameter than the between table entries. [NFPA 54:13.1.15]
vent connector, the vertical vent diameter shall be used to 510.1.15 Extrapolation. Extrapolation beyond the
determineshall
diameter the minimum
be used tovent capacity,
determine theand the connector
maximum vent table entries shall not be permitted. [NFPA 54:13.1.16]
510.1.16 Engineering Methods. For vent heights
capacity. The flow area of the vertical vent shall not
exceed seven times the flow area of the listed appliance lower than 6 feet (1829 mm) and higher than vent heights
categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood out- shown in the tables, engineering methods shall be used to
let area unless designed in accordance with approved calculate vent capacities. [NFPA 54:13.1.17]
engineering methods. [NFPA 54:13.1.9] 510.1.17 Height Entries. Where the actual height of
510.1.9 Draft Hood Conversion Accessories. a vent falls between entries in the height column of the
Draft hood conversion accessories for use with masonry applicable table in Table 510.1.2(1) through Table
chimneys venting listed Category I fan-assisted appli- 510.1.2(6), one of the following shall be used:
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(2) The lower appliance input rating shown in the table tors, Table 510.1.2(1) shall be used. For single-wall
entries for FAN Max and NAT Max column values; connectors, Table 510.1.2(2) shall be used. The height
and the higher appliance input rati ng for the FAN (H) and lateral (L) shall be measured accordingto the
Min column values. [NFPA 54:13.1.18] procedures for a single appliance vent, as if the other
510.2 Multiple Appliance Vent Table 510.2(1) through appliances were not present. [NFPA 54:13.2.3]
Table 510.2(9). Table 510.2(1) through Table 510.2(9) shall 510.2.3 Vent Connector Manifold. Where the vent
not be used where obstructions are installed in the venting connectors are combined prior to entering thevertical por-
system. The installation of vents serving listed appliances tion of the common vent to form a common vent mani-
with vent dampers shall be in accordance with the appliance fold, the size of the common vent manifold and the
manufacturer’s
the following: installation instructions or in accordance with common
cent vent shall
reduction (0.90be determinedcommon
x maximum by applying a 10 per-
vent capacity)
(1) The maximum capacity of the vent connector shall be to the common vent capacity part of the common vent
determined using the NAT Max column. tables. The length of the common vent manifold (LM)
shall not exceed 18 inches per inch(18 mm/mm) of com-
(2) The maximum capacity of the vertical vent or chimney mon vent diameter (D). [NFPA 54:13.2.4]
shall be determined using the FAN + NAT column where
the second appliance is a fan-assisted appliance, or the 510.2.4 Vent Offset. Where the common vertical vent
NAT + NAT column where the second appliance is is offset, the maximum capacity of the common vent
equipped with a draft hood. shall be reduced in accordance with Section 510.2.5, and
the horizontal length of the common vent offset shall not
(3) The minimum capacity shall be determined as if the exceed 18 inches per inch (18 mm/mm) of common vent
appliance were a fan-assisted appliance, as follows: diameter (D). Where multiple offsets occur in a common
(a) The minimum capacity of the vent connector shall vent, the total horizontal length of offsets combined shall
be determined using the FAN Min column. not exceed 18 inches per inch (18 mm/mm) of the com-
(b) The FAN + FAN column shall be used where the mon vent diameter. [NFPA 54:13.2.5]
second appliance is a fan-assisted appliance, and the 510.2.5 Elbow Reduction. For each elbow up to and
FAN + NAT column shall be used where the second including 45 degrees (0.79 rad) in the common vent, the
appliance is equipped with a draft hood, to deter- maximum common vent capacity listed in the venting
mine whether the vertical vent or chimney configu- tables shall be reduced by 5 percent. For each elbow
ration is not permitted (NA). Where the vent exceeding 45 degrees (0.79 rad) up to and including 90
configuration is NA, the vent configuration shall not degrees (1.57 rad), the maximum common vent capacity
be permitted and an alternative venting configura- listed in the venting tables shall be reduced by 10 per-
tion shall be utilized. [NFPA 54:13.2.1] cent. [NFPA 54:13.2.6]
510.2.1 Vent Connector Maximum Length. The 510.2.6 Common Vent Minimum Size. The cross-
maximum vent connector horizontal length shall be 18 sectional area of the common vent shall be equal to or
inches per inch (18 mm/mm) of connector diameter as exceeding the cross-sectional area of the largest connec-
shown in Table 510.2.1, or as permitted by Section tor. [NFPA 54:13.2.8]
510.2.2. [NFPA 54:13.2.2]
TABLE 510.2.1
510.2.2 Vent Connector Exceeding Maximum
VENT CONNECTOR MAXIMUM LENGTH
Length. The vent connector shall be routed to the vent [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2.2]
utilizing the shortest possible route. Connectors with CONNECTOR DIAMETER MAXIMUM CONNECTOR
longer horizontal lengths than those listed in Table (inches) HORIZONTAL LENGTH (feet)
510.2.1 are permitted under the following conditions: 3 4 1 ⁄2
(1) The maximum capacity (FAN Max or NAT Max) of 4 6
the vent connector shall be reduced 10 percent for 5 7 1 ⁄2
each additional multiple of the length listed in Table
510.2.1. For example, the length listed for a 4 inch 6 9
(102 mm) connector shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 7 101⁄2
mm). With a connector length exceeding 6 feet 8 12
12

(1829
the mm) butcapacity
maximum not exceeding
shall be12 feet (3658
reduced by 10mm),
per- 9
10 13
15⁄
cent (0.90 x maximum vent connector capacity). 12 18
With a connector length exceeding 12 feet (3658 14 21
mm) but not exceeding 18 feet (5486 mm), the max- 16 24
imum capacity shall be reduced by 20 percent (0.80 18 27
x maximum vent capacity). 20 30
(2) For a connector serving a fan-assisted appliance, the 22 33
minimum capacity (FAN Min) of the connector shall 24 36
be determined by referring to the corresponding sin-
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510.2.7 Tee and Wye Fittings.Tee and wye fittings 510.2.16 Vertical Vent Size Limitation.Where two
connected to a common gas ventshall be considered as part or more appliances are connected to a vertical vent or
of the common gas vent and constructed of materials con- chimney, the flow area of the largest section of vertical
sistent with that of the common gas vent. [NFPA54:13.2.9] vent or chimney shall not exceed seven times the smallest
510.2.8 Size of Fittings.At the point where tee or wye listed appliance categorized vent areas, flue collar area, or
fittings connect to a common gas vent, the opening size draft hood outlet area unless designedin accordance with
of the fitting shall be equal to the size of the common approved engineering methods. [NFPA54:13.2.18]
vent. Such fittings shall not be prohibited from having 510.2.17 Multiple Input Ratings. For appliances
reduced size openings at the point of connection of appli- with more than one input rate, the minimum vent con-
ance gas vent connectors. [NFPA 54:13.2.10] nector capacity (FAN Min) determined from the tables
510.2.9 High-Altitude Installations. Sea level input shall be less than the lowest appliance input rating, and
ratings shall be used where determining maximum the maximum vent connector capacity (FAN Max or
capacity for high-altitude installation. Actual input (der- NAT Max) determined from the table shall exceed the
ated for altitude) shall be used for determining minimum highest appliance input rating. [NFPA 54:13.2.19]
capacity for high-altitude installation.[NFPA 54:13.2.11] 510.2.18 Corrugated Metallic Chimney Liner
510.2.10 Connector Rise. The connector rise (R) for Reduction. Listed corrugated metallic chimney liner
each appliance connector shall be measured from the systems in masonry chimneys shall be sized by using
draft hood outlet or flue collar to the centerline where the Table 510.2(1) or Table 510.2(2) for Type B vents, with
vent gas streams come together. [NFPA 54:13.2.12] the maximum capacity reduced by 20 percent (0.80 x
510.2.11 Vent Height.For multiple appliances located maximum capacity) and the minimum capacity as shown
on one floor, the total height (H) shall be measured from in Table 510.2(1) or Table 510.2(2). Corrugated metallic
the highest draft hood outlet or flue collar up to the level liner systems installed with bends or offsets shall have
of the outlet of the common vent. [NFPA 54:13.2.13] their maximum capacity further reduced in accordance
510.2.12 Multistory Installations. For multistory with Section 510.2.5. The 20 percent reduction for cor-
installations, the total height (H) for each segment of the rugated metallic chimney liner systems includes an
system shall be the vertical distance between the highest allowance for one long radius 90 degree (1.57 rad) turn
draft hood outlet or flue collar entering that segment and at the bottom of the liner. [NFPA 54:13.2.20]
the centerline of the next higher interconnection tee. 510.2.19 Chimneys and Vents. Table 510.2(1)
through Table 510.2(5) shall be used for chimneys and
[NFPA 54:13.2.14]
510.2.13 Size of Vents for Multistory Installa- vents not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line. A
tions. The size of the lowest connector and of the verti- Type B vent or listed chimney lining system passing
cal vent leading to the lowest interconnection of a through an unused masonry chimney flue shall not be
multistory system shall be in accordance with Table considered to be exposed to the outdoors. A Type B vent
510.1.2(1) or Table 510.1.2(2) for available total height passing through an unventilated enclosure or chase insu-
(H) up to the lowest interconnection. [NFPA 54:13.2.15] lated to a value of not less than R-8 shall not be consid-
ered to be exposed to the outdoors. Where vents extend
510.2.14 Vent Type Multistory Installations. outdoors above the roof more than 5 feet (1524 mm)
Where used in multistory systems, vertical common vents higher than required by Table 509.6.2, and where vents
shall be Type B double-wall and shall be installed with a terminate in accordance with Section 509.6.2(1), the out-
listed vent cap. [NFPA 54:13.2.16] door portion of the vent shall be enclosed as required by
510.2.15 Offsets in Multistory Installations. Off- this section for vents not considered to be exposed to the
sets in multistory common vent systems shall be limited outdoors, or such venting system shall be engineered.
to a single offset in eachsystem, and systems with an off- Table 510.2(6) through Table 510.2(9) shall be used for
set shall comply with the following: clay-tile-lined exterior masonry chimneys, provided the
(1) The offset angle shall not exceed 45 degrees (0.79 following conditions are met:
rad) from vertical. (1) The vent connector is Type B double-wall.
(2) The horizontal length of the offset shall not exceed (2) Not less than one appliance is draft hood-equipped.
18 inches per inch (18 mm/mm) of common vent (3) The combined appliance input rating is less than the
diameter of the segment in which the offset is maximum capacity given by Table 510.2(6) (for
located. NAT + NAT) or Table 510.2(8) (for FAN + NAT).
(3) For the segment of the common vertical vent con- (4) The input rating of each space-heating appliance
taining the offset, the common vent capacity listed in exceeds the minimum input rating given by Table
the common venting tables shall be reduced by 20 510.2(7) (for NAT + NAT) or Table 510.2(9) (for
percent (0.80 x maximum common vent capacity). FAN + NAT).
(4) A multistory common vent shall not be reduced in (5) The vent connector sizing is in accordance with
size above the offset. [NFPA 54:13.2.17] Table 510.2(3). [NFPA 54:13.2.22]

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510.2.20 Vent Connector Sizing. Vent connectors

shall not be increased more than two sizes exceeding the
listed appliance categorized vent diameter, flue collar
diameter, or draft hood outlet diameter. Vent connectors
for draft hood-equipped appliances shall not be smaller
than the draft hood outlet diameter. Where vent connec-
tor sizes determined from the tables for fan-assisted
appliances are smaller than the flue collar diameter, the
use of the smaller sizes shall be permitted provided that
the installation is in accordance with the following con-
ditions:
(1) Vent connectors for fan-assisted appliance flue col-
lars 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter or smaller are
not reduced by more than one table size [e.g., 12
inches to 10 inches (305 mm to 254 mm) is a one
size reduction] and those exceeding 12 inches (305
mm) in diameter are not reduced exceeding two
table sizes [e.g., 24 inches to 20 inches (610 mm to
508 mm) is a two size reduction].
(2) The fan-assisted appliance is common vented with a
draft hood-equipped appliance.
(3) The vent connector has a smooth interior wall.
[NFPA 54:13.2.24]
510.2.21 Combination of Pipe Types and Sizes.
Combinations of pipe sizes, single-wall metal pipe, and
double-wall metal pipe shall be allowed within a con-
nector run or within the common vent, provided the
appropriate tables permit the desired sizes and types of
pipe, where they were used for the entire length of the
subject connector or vent. Where single-wall and Type
B double-wall metal pipes are used for vent connectors
within the same venting system, the common vent shall
be sized in accordance with Table 510.2(2) or Table
510.2(4). [NFPA 54:13.2.25]
510.2.22 Multiple Connector and Vent Sizes.
Where a table permits more than one diameter of pipe to
be used for a connector or vent, the permitted sizes shall
be permitted to be used. [NFPA 54:13.2.26]
510.2.23 Interpolation. Interpolation shall be permit-
ted in calculating capacities for vent dimensions that fall
between table entries. [NFPA 54:13.2.27]
510.2.24 Extrapolation. Extrapolation beyond the
table entries shall not be permitted. [NFPA 54:13.2.28]
510.2.25 Engineering Methods. For vent heights
lower than 6 feet (1829 mm) and exceeding vent heights
shown in the tables, engineering methods shall be used to
calculate vent capacities. [NFPA 54:13.2.29]
510.2.26 Height Entries. Where the actual height of
a vent falls between entries in the height column of the
applicable table in Table 510.2(1) through Table
510.2(9), one of the following shall be used:
(1) Interpolation.
(2) The lower appliance input rating shown in the table
entries for FAN Max and NAT Max column values;
and the higher appliance input rat ing for the FAN
Min column values. [NFPA 54:13.2.30]

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For SI units: °C = (°F-32)/1.8

FIGURE 510.1.2(6)
RANGE OF WINTER DESIGN TEMPERATURES USED IN ANALYZING EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEYS IN THE UNITED STATES
[NFPA 54: FIGURE F.2.4]

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TABLE 510.1.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(a)]*

NUMBER OF APPL IANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO VENT
VENT DIAMETER D
– (inch)
34567
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax Max Min M ax M ax

6 0 0 78 46 0 152 86 0 251 141 0 375 205 0 524 285

2 13 51 36 18 97 67 27 157 105 32 232 157 44 321 217
4 21 49 34 30 94 64 39 153 103 50 227 153 66 316 211
6 25 46 32 36 91 61 47 149 100 59 223 149 78 310 205
8 0 0 84 50 0 165 94 0 276 155 0 415 235 0 583 320
2 12 57 40 16 109 75 25 178 120 28 263 180 42 365 247
5 23 53 38 32 103 71 42 171 115 53 255 173 70 356 237
8 28 49 35 39 98 66 51 164 109 64 247 165 84 347 227
10 0 0 88 53 0 175 100 0 295 166 0 447 255 0 631 345
2 12 61 42 17 118 81 23 194 129 26 289 195 40 402 273
5 23 57 40 32 113 77 41 187 124 52 280 188 68 392 263
10 30 51 36 41 104 70 54 176 115 67 267 175 88 376 245
15 0 0 94 58 0 191 112 0 327 187 0 502 285 0 716 390
2 11 69 48 15 136 93 20 226 150 22 339 225 38 475 316
5 22 65 45 30 130 87 39 219 142 49 330 217 64 463 300
10 29 59 41 40 121 82 51 206 135 64 315 208 84 445 288
15 35 53 37 48 112 76 61 195 128 76 301 198 98 429 275
20 0 0 97 61 0 202 119 0 349 202 0 540 307 0 776 430
2 10 75 51 14 149 100 18 250 166 20 377 249 33 531 346
5 21 71 48 29 143 96 38 242 160 47 367 241 62 519 337
10 28 64 44 38 133 89 50 229 150 62 351 228 81 499 321
15 34 58 40 46 124 84 59 217 142 73 337 217 94 481 308
20 48 52 35 55 116 78 69 206 134 84 322 206 107 464 295
30 0 0 100 64 0 213 128 0 374 220 0 587 336 0 853 475
2 9 81 56 13 166 112 14 283 185 18 432 280 27 613 394
5 21 77 54 28 160 108 36 275 176 45 421 273 58 600 385
10 27 70 50 37 150 102 48 262 171 59 405 261 77 580 371
15 33 64 NA 44 141 96 57 249 163 70 389 249 90 560 357
20 56 58 NA 53 132 90 66 237 154 80 374 237 102 542 343
30 NA NA NA 73 113 NA 88 214 NA 104 346 219 131 507 321
50 0 0 101 67 0 216 134 0 397 232 0 633 363 0 932 518
2 8 86 61 11 183 122 14 320 206 15 497 314 22 715 445
5 20 82 NA 27 177 119 35 312 200 43 487 308 55 702 438
10 26 76 NA 35 168 114 45 299 190 56 471 298 73 681 426
15 59 70 NA 42 158 NA 54 287 180 66 455 288 85 662 413
20 NA NA NA 50 149 NA 63 275 169 76 440 278 97 642 401
30 NA NA NA 69 131 NA 84 250 NA 99 410 259 123 605 376
100 0 NA NA NA 0 218 NA 0 407 NA 0 665 400 0 997 560
2 NA NA NA 10 194 NA 12 354 NA 13 566 375 18 831 510
5 NA NA NA 26 189 NA 33 347 NA 40 557 369 52 820 504
10 NA NA NA 33 182 NA 43 335 NA 53 542 361 68 801 493
15 NA NA NA 40 174 NA 50 321 NA 62 528 353 80 782 482
20 NA NA NA 47 166 NA 59 311 NA 71 513 344 90 763 471
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 78 290 NA 92 483 NA 115 726 449
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 147 428 NA 180 651 405
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(a)] (continued)

NUMBER OF APPL IANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE:CATEGORYI
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO VENT
VENT DIAMETER –D (inch)
8 9 10 12 14
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Mi n M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min Max M ax

6 0 0 698 370 0 897 470 0 1121 570 0 1645 850 0 2267 1170
2 53 425 285 63 543 370 75 675 455 103 982 650 138 1346 890
4 79 419 279 93 536 362 110 668 445 147 975 640 191 1338 880
6 93 413 273 110 530 354 128 661 435 171 967 630 219 1330 870
8 0 0 780 415 0 1006 537 0 1261 660 0 1858 970 0 2571 1320
2 50 483 322 60 619 418 71 770 515 98 1124 745 130 1543 1020
5 83 473 313 99 607 407 115 758 503 154 1110 733 199 1528 1010
8 99 463 303 117 596 396 137 746 490 180 1097 720 231 1514 1000
10 0 0 847 450 0 1096 585 0 1377 720 0 2036 1060 0 2825 1450
2 48 533 355 57 684 457 68 852 560 93 1244 850 124 1713 1130
5 81 522 346 95 671 446 112 839 547 149 1229 829 192 1696 1105
10 104 504 330 122 651 427 142 817 525 187 1204 795 238 1669 1080
15 0 0 970 525 0 1263 682 0 1596 840 0 2380 1240 0 3323 1720
2 45 633 414 53 815 544 63 1019 675 86 1495 985 114 2062 1350
5 76 620 403 90 800 529 105 1003 660 140 1476 967 182 2041 1327
10 99 600 386 116 777 507 135 977 635 177 1446 936 227 2009 1289

20 15
0 115
0 580
1057 373
575 134
0 755
1384 491
752 155
0 953
1756 610
930 202
0 1418
2637 905
1350 257
0 1976
3701 1250
1900
2 41 711 470 50 917 612 59 1150 755 81 1694 1100 107 2343 1520
5 73 697 460 86 902 599 101 1133 738 135 1674 1079 174 2320 1498
10 95 675 443 112 877 576 130 1105 710 172 1641 1045 220 2282 1460
15 111 654 427 129 853 557 150 1078 688 195 1609 1018 248 2245 1425
20 125 634 410 145 830 537 167 1052 665 217 1578 990 273 2210 1390
30 0 0 1173 650 0 1548 855 0 1977 1060 0 3004 1550 0 4252 2170
2 33 826 535 42 1072 700 54 1351 865 74 2004 1310 98 2786 1800
5 69 811 524 82 1055 688 96 1332 851 127 1981 1289 164 2759 1775
10 91 788 507 107 1028 668 125 1301 829 164 1944 1254 209 2716 1733
15 105 765 490 124 1002 648 143 1272 807 187 1908 1220 237 2674 1692
20 119 743 473 139 977 628 160 1243 784 207 1873 1185 260 2633 1650
30 149 702 444 171 929 594 195 1189 745 246 1807 1130 305 2555 1585
50 0 0 1297 708 0 1730 952 0 2231 1195 0 3441 1825 0 4934 2550
2 26 975 615 33 1276 813 41 1620 1010 66 2431 1513 86 3409 2125
5 65 960 605 77 1259 798 90 1600 996 118 2406 1495 151 3380 2102
10 86 935 589 101 1230 773 118 1567 972 154 2366 1466 196 3332 2064
15 100 911 572 117 1203 747 136 1536 948 177 2327 1437 222 3285 2026
20 113 888 556 131 1176 722 151 1505 924 195 2288 1408 244 3239 1987
30 141 844 522 161 1125 670 183 1446 876 232 2214 1349 287 3150 1910
100 0 0 1411 770 0 1908 1040 0 2491 1310 0 3925 2050 0 5729 2950
2 21 1155 700 25 1536 935 30 1975 1170 44 3027 1820 72 4313 2550
5 60 1141 692 71 1519 926 82 1955 1159 107 3002 1803 136 4282 2531
10 80 1118 679 94 1492 910 108 1923 1142 142 2961 1775 180 4231 2500
15 93 1095 666 109 1465 895 126 1892 1124 163 2920 1747 206 4182 2469
20 105 1073 653 122 1438 880 141 1861 1107 181 2880 1719 226 4133 2438
30 131 1029 627 149 1387 849 170 1802 1071 215 2803 1663 265 4037 2375
50 197 944 575 217 1288 787 241 1688 1000 292 2657 1550 350 3856 2250
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2

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TABLE 510.1.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(a)] (continued)

NUMBER OF APPLI ANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO VENT
VENT DIA METER –D (inch)
16 18 20 22 24
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min Max M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 0 0 2983 1530 0 3802 1960 0 4721 2430 0 5737 2950 0 6853 3520
2 178 1769 1170 225 2250 1480 296 2782 1850 360 3377 2220 426 4030 2670
4 242 1761 1160 300 2242 1475 390 2774 1835 469 3370 2215 555 4023 2660
6 276 1753 1150 341 2235 1470 437 2767 1820 523 3363 2210 618 4017 2650
8 0 0 3399 1740 0 4333 2220 0 5387 2750 0 6555 3360 0 7838 4010
2 168 2030 1340 212 2584 1700 278 3196 2110 336 3882 2560 401 4634 3050
5 251 2013 1330 311 2563 1685 398 3180 2090 476 3863 2545 562 4612 3040
8 289 2000 1320 354 2552 1670 450 3163 2070 537 3850 2530 630 4602 3030
10 0 0 3742 1925 0 4782 2450 0 5955 3050 0 7254 3710 0 8682 4450
2 161 2256 1480 202 2868 1890 264 3556 2340 319 4322 2840 378 5153 3390
5 243 2238 1461 300 2849 1871 382 3536 2318 458 4301 2818 540 5132 3371
10 298 2209 1430 364 2818 1840 459 3504 2280 546 4268 2780 641 5099 3340
15 0 0 4423 2270 0 5678 2900 0 7099 3620 0 8665 4410 0 10 393 5300
2 147 2719 1770 186 3467 2260 239 4304 2800 290 5232 3410 346 6251 4080
5 229 2696 1748 283 3442 2235 355 4278 2777 426 5204 3385 501 6222 4057
10 283 2659 1712 346 3402 2193 432 4234 2739 510 5159 3343 599 6175 4019
15 318 2623 1675 385 3363 2150 479 4192 2700 564 5115 3300 665 6129 3980
20 0 0 4948 2520 0 6376 3250 0 7988 4060 0 9785 4980 0 11 753 6000
2 139 3097 2000 175 3955 2570 220 4916 3200 269 5983 3910 321 7154 4700
5 219 3071 1978 270 3926 2544 337 4885 3174 403 5950 3880 475 7119 4662
10 273 3029 1940 334 3880 2500 413 4835 3130 489 5896 3830 573 7063 4600
15 306 2988 1910 372 3835 2465 459 4786 3090 541 5844 3795 631 7007 4575
20 335 2948 1880 404 3791 2430 495 4737 3050 585 5792 3760 689 6953 4550
30 0 0 5725 2920 0 7420 3770 0 9341 4750 0 11 483 5850 0 13 848 7060
2 127 3696 2380 159 4734 3050 199 5900 3810 241 7194 4650 285 8617 5600
5 206 3666 2350 252 4701 3020 312 5863 3783 373 7155 4622 439 8574 5552
10 259 3617 2300 316 4647 2970 386 5803 3739 456 7090 4574 535 8505 5471
15 292 3570 2250 354 4594 2920 431 5744 3695 507 7026 4527 590 8437 5391
20 319 3523 2200 384 4542 2870 467 5686 3650 548 6964 4480 639 8370 5310
30 369 3433 2130 440 4442 2785 540 5574 3565 635 6842 4375 739 8239 5225
50 0 0 6711 3440 0 8774 4460 0 11 129 5635 0 13 767 6940 0 16 694 8430
2 113 4554 2840 141 5864 3670 171 7339 4630 209 8980 5695 251 10 788 6860
5 191 4520 2813 234 5826 3639 283 7295 4597 336 8933 5654 394 10 737 6818
10 243 4464 2767 295 5763 3585 355 7224 4542 419 8855 5585 491 10 652 6749
15 274 4409 2721 330 5701 3534 396 7155 4511 465 8779 5546 542 10 570 6710
20 300 4356 2675 361 5641 3481 433 7086 4479 506 8704 5506 586 10 488 6670
30 347 4253 2631 412 5523 3431 494 6953 4421 577 8557 5444 672 10 328 6603
100 0 0 7914 4050 0 10 485 5300 0 13 454 6700 0 16 817 8600 0 20 578 10 300
2 95 5834 3500 120 7591 4600 138 9577 5800 169 11 803 7200 204 14 264 8800
5 172 5797 3475 208 7548 4566 245 9528 5769 293 11 748 7162 341 14 204 8756
10 223 5737 3434 268 7478 4509 318 9447 5717 374 11 658 7100 436 14 105 8683
15 252 5678 3392 304 7409 4451 358 9367 5665 418 11 569 7037 487 14 007 8610
20 277 5619 3351 330 7341 4394 387 9289 5613 452 11 482 6975 523 13 910 8537
30 319 5505 3267 378 7209 4279 446 9136 5509 514 11 310 6850 592 13 720 8391
50 415 5289 3100 486 6956 4050 572 8841 5300 659 10 979 6600 752 13 354 8100
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2

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TABLE 510.1.2(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(b)]*

NUMBER OF APPLI ANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT DIA METER –D (inch)
34567
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 0 38 77 45 59 151 85 85 249 140 126 373 204 165 522 284

2 39 51 36 60 96 66 85 156 104 123 231 156 159 320 213
4 NA NA 33 74 92 63 102 152 102 146 225 152 187 313 208
6 NA NA 31 83 89 60 114 147 99 163 220 148 207 307 203
8 0 37 83 50 58 164 93 83 273 154 123 412 234 161 580 319
2 39 56 39 59 108 75 83 176 119 121 261 179 155 363 246
5 NA NA 37 77 102 69 107 168 114 151 252 171 193 352 235
8 NA NA 33 90 95 64 122 161 107 175 243 163 223 342 225
10 0 37 87 53 57 174 99 82 293 165 120 444 254 158 628 344
2 39 61 41 59 117 80 82 193 128 119 287 194 153 400 272
5 52 56 39 76 111 76 105 185 122 148 277 186 190 388 261
10 NA NA 34 97 100 68 132 171 112 188 261 171 237 369 241
15 0 36 93 57 56 190 111 80 325 186 116 499 283 153 713 388
2 38 69 47 57 136 93 80 225 149 115 337 224 148 473 314
5 51 63 44 75 128 86 102 216 140 144 326 217 182 459 298
10 NA NA 39 95 116 79 128 201 131 182 308 203 228 438 284
15 NA NA NA NA NA 72 158 186 124 220 290 192 272 418 269
20 0 35 96 60 54 200 118 78 346 201 114 537 306 149 772 428
2 37 74 50 56 148 99 78 248 165 113 375 248 144 528 344
5 50 68 47 73 140 94 100 239 158 141 363 239 178 514 334
10 NA NA 41 93 129 86 125 223 146 177 344 224 222 491 316
15 NA NA NA NA NA 80 155 208 136 216 325 210 264 469 301
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 186 192 126 254 306 196 309 448 285
30 0 34 99 63 53 211 127 76 372 219 110 584 334 144 849 472
2 37 80 56 55 164 111 76 281 183 109 429 279 139 610 392
5 49 74 52 72 157 106 98 271 173 136 417 271 171 595 382
10 NA NA NA 91 144 98 122 255 168 171 397 257 213 570 367
15 NA NA NA 115 131 NA 151 239 157 208 377 242 255 547 349
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 181 223 NA 246 357 228 298 524 333
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 389 477 305
50 0 33 99 66 51 213 133 73 394 230 105 629 361 138 928 515
2 36 84 61 53 181 121 73 318 205 104 495 312 133 712 443
5 48 80 NA 70 174 117 94 308 198 131 482 305 164 696 435
10 NA NA NA 89 160 NA 118 292 186 162 461 292 203 671 420
15 NA NA NA 112 148 NA 145 275 174 199 441 280 244 646 405
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 176 257 NA 236 420 267 285 622 389
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 315 376 NA 373 573 NA
100 0 NA NA NA 49 214 NA 69 403 NA 100 659 395 131 991 555
2 NA NA NA 51 192 NA 70 351 NA 98 563 373 125 828 508
5 NA NA NA 67 186 NA 90 342 NA 125 551 366 156 813 501
10 NA NA NA 85 175 NA 113 324 NA 153 532 354 191 789 486
15 NA NA NA 132 162 NA 138 310 NA 188 511 343 230 764 473
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 168 295 NA 224 487 NA 270 739 458
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 231 264 NA 301 448 NA 355 685 NA
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 540 584 NA
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL GAS VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(b)] (continued)*
NUMBER OF APPLI ANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT DIAMETER– D (inch)
8 9 10 12
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 0 211 695 369 267 894 469 371 1118 569 537 1639 849
2 201 423 284 251 541 368 347 673 453 498 979 648
4 237 416 277 295 533 360 409 664 443 584 971 638
6 263 409 271 327 526 352 449 656 433 638 962 627
8 0 206 777 414 258 1002 536 360 1257 658 521 1852 967
2 197 482 321 246 617 417 339 768 513 486 1120 743
5 245 470 311 305 604 404 418 754 500 598 1104 730
8 280 458 300 344 591 392 470 740 486 665 1089 715
10 0 202 844 449 253 1093 584 351 1373 718 507 2031 1057
2 193 531 354 242 681 456 332 849 559 475 1242 848
5 241 518 344 299 667 443 409 834 544 584 1224 825
10 296 497 325 363 643 423 492 808 520 688 1194 788
15 0 195 966 523 244 1259 681 336 1591 838 488 2374 1237
2 187 631 413 232 812 543 319 1015 673 457 1491 983
5 231 616 400 287 795 526 392 997 657 562 1469 963
10 284 592 381 349 768 501 470 966 628 664 1433 928
15 334 568 367 404 742 484 540 937 601 750 1399 894
20 0 190 1053 573 238 1379 750 326 1751 927 473 2631 1346
2 182 708 468 227 914 611 309 1146 754 443 1689 1098
5 224 692 457 279 896 596 381 1126 734 547 1665 1074
10 277 666 437 339 866 570 457 1092 702 646 1626 1037
15 325 640 419 393 838 549 526 1060 677 730 1587 1005
20 374 616 400 448 810 526 592 1028 651 808 1550 973
30 0 184 1168 647 229 1542 852 312 1971 1056 454 2996 1545
2 175 823 533 219 1069 698 296 1346 863 424 1999 1308
5 215 806 521 269 1049 684 366 1324 846 524 1971 1283
10 265 777 501 327 1017 662 440 1287 821 620 1927 1243
15 312 750 481 379 985 638 507 1251 794 702 1884 1205
20 360 723 461 433 955 615 570 1216 768 780 1841 1166
30 461 670 426 541 895 574 704 1147 720 937 1759 1101
50 0 176 1292 704 220 1724 948 295 2223 1189 428 3432 1818
2 168 971 613 209 1273 811 280 1615 1007 401 2426 1509
5 204 953 602 257 1252 795 347 1591 991 496 2396 1490
10 253 923 583 313 1217 765 418 1551 963 589 2347 1455
15 299 894 562 363 1183 736 481 1512 934 668 2299 1421
20 345 866 543 415 1150 708 544 1473 906 741 2251 1387
30 442 809 502 521 1086 649 674 1399 848 892 2159 1318
100 0 166 1404 765 207 1900 1033 273 2479 1300 395 3912 2042
2 158 1152 698 196 1532 933 259 1970 1168 371 3021 1817
5 194 1134 688 240 1511 921 322 1945 1153 460 2990 1796
10 238 1104 672 293 1477 902 389 1905 1133 547 2938 1763
15 281 1075 656 342 1443 884 447 1865 1110 618 2888 1730
20 325 1046 639 391 1410 864 507 1825 1087 690 2838 1696
30 418 988 NA 491 1343 824 631 1747 1041 834 2739 1627
50 617 866 NA 711 1205 NA 895 1591 NA 1138 2547 1489
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(c)]*

NUMBER OF APPL IANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR DIAMETER D (inch)

–
TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

34567

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min Max M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 2 NA NA 28 NA NA 52 NA NA 86 NA NA 130 NA NA 180
5 NA NA 25 NA NA 49 NA NA 82 NA NA 117 NA NA 165
8 2 NA NA 29 NA NA 55 NA NA 93 NA NA 145 NA NA 198
5 NA NA 26 NA NA 52 NA NA 88 NA NA 134 NA NA 183
8 NA NA 24 NA NA 48 NA NA 83 NA NA 127 NA NA 175
10 2 NA NA 31 NA NA 61 NA NA 103 NA NA 162 NA NA 221
5 NA NA 28 NA NA 57 NA NA 96 NA NA 148 NA NA 204
10 NA NA 25 NA NA 50 NA NA 87 NA NA 139 NA NA 191
15 2 NA NA 35 NA NA 67 NA NA 114 NA NA 179 53 475 250
5 NA NA 35 NA NA 62 NA NA 107 NA NA 164 NA NA 231
10 NA NA 28 NA NA 55 NA NA 97 NA NA 153 NA NA 216
15 NA NA NA NA NA 48 NA NA 89 NA NA 141 NA NA 201
20 2 NA NA 38 NA NA 74 NA NA 124 NA NA 201 51 522 274
5 NA NA 36 NA NA 68 NA NA 116 NA NA 184 80 503 254
10 NA NA NA NA NA 60 NA NA 107 NA NA 172 NA NA 237
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 97 NA NA 159 NA NA 220
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 83 NA NA 148 NA NA 206
30 2 NA NA 41 NA NA 82 NA NA 137 NA NA 216 47 581 303
5 NA NA NA NA NA 76 NA NA 128 NA NA 198 75 561 281
10 NA NA NA NA NA 67 NA NA 115 NA NA 184 NA NA 263
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 107 NA NA 171 NA NA 243
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 91 NA NA 159 NA NA 227
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 188
50 2 NA NA NA NA NA 92 NA NA 161 NA NA 251 NA NA 351
5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 151 NA NA 230 NA NA 323
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 138 NA NA 215 NA NA 304
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 127 NA NA 199 NA NA 282
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 185 NA NA 264
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Minimum
internal area of
12 19 28 38 50
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of
Seven times the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)

For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(c)] (continued)*

NUMBER OF APPLI ANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR DIAMETER D (inch)

–
TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

8 9 10 12

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 2 NA NA 247 NA NA 320 NA NA 401 NA NA 581

5 NA NA 231 NA NA 298 NA NA 376 NA NA 561
8 2 NA NA 266 84 590 350 100 728 446 139 1024 651
5 NA NA 247 NA NA 328 149 711 423 201 1007 640
8 NA NA 239 NA NA 318 173 695 410 231 990 623
10 2 68 519 298 82 655 388 98 810 491 136 1144 724
5 NA NA 277 124 638 365 146 791 466 196 1124 712
10 NA NA 263 155 610 347 182 762 444 240 1093 668
15 2 64 613 336 77 779 441 92 968 562 127 1376 841
5 99 594 313 118 759 416 139 946 533 186 1352 828
10 126 565 296 148 727 394 173 912 567 229 1315 777
15 NA NA 281 171 698 375 198 880 485 259 1280 742
20 2 61 678 375 73 867 491 87 1083 627 121 1548 953
5 95 658 350 113 845 463 133 1059 597 179 1523 933
10 122 627 332 143 811 440 167 1022 566 221 1482 879
15 NA NA 314 165 780 418 191 987 541 251 1443 840
20 NA NA 296 186 750 397 214 955 513 277 1406 807
30 2 57 762 421 68 985 558 81 1240 717 111 1793 1112
5 90 741 393 106 962 526 125 1216 683 169 1766 1094
10 115 709 373 135 927 500 158 1176 648 210 1721 1025
15 NA NA 353 156 893 476 181 1139 621 239 1679 981
20 NA NA 332 176 860 450 203 1103 592 264 1638 940
30 NA NA 288 NA NA 416 249 1035 555 318 1560 877
50 2 51 840 477 61 1106 633 72 1413 812 99 2080 1243
5 83 819 445 98 1083 596 116 1387 774 155 2052 1225
10 NA NA 424 126 1047 567 147 1347 733 195 2006 1147
15 NA NA 400 146 1010 539 170 1307 702 222 1961 1099
20 NA NA 376 165 977 511 190 1269 669 246 1916 1050
30 NA NA 327 NA NA 468 233 1196 623 295 1832 984
Minimum
internal area of
63 78 95 132
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of
chimney Seven times the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
(square inches)
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(4)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(d)]*
NUMBER OF APPLIANCES:
SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE:CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION:SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR

SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR DIAMETER– D (inch)

TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

34567

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min Max M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 2 NA NA 28 NA NA 52 NA NA 86 NA NA 130 NA NA 180
5 NA NA 25 NA NA 48 NA NA 81 NA NA 116 NA NA 164
8 2 NA NA 29 NA NA 55 NA NA 93 NA NA 145 NA NA 197
5 NA NA 26 NA NA 51 NA NA 87 NA NA 133 NA NA 182
8 NA NA 23 NA NA 47 NA NA 82 NA NA 126 NA NA 174
10 2 NA NA 31 NA NA 61 NA NA 102 NA NA 161 NA NA 220
5 NA NA 28 NA NA 56 NA NA 95 NA NA 147 NA NA 203
10 NA NA 24 NA NA 49 NA NA 86 NA NA 137 NA NA 189
15 2 NA NA 35 NA NA 67 NA NA 113 NA NA 178 166 473 249
5 NA NA 32 NA NA 61 NA NA 106 NA NA 163 NA NA 230
10 NA NA 27 NA NA 54 NA NA 96 NA NA 151 NA NA 214
15 NA NA NA NA NA 46 NA NA 87 NA NA 138 NA NA 198
20 2 NA NA 38 NA NA 73 NA NA 123 NA NA 200 163 520 273
5 NA NA 35 NA NA 67 NA NA 115 NA NA 183 NA NA 252
10 NA NA NA NA NA 59 NA NA 105 NA NA 170 NA NA 235
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 95 NA NA 156 NA NA 217
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 80 NA NA 144 NA NA 202
30 2 NA NA 41 NA NA 81 NA NA 136 NA NA 215 158 578 302
5 NA NA NA NA NA 75 NA NA 127 NA NA 196 NA NA 279
10 NA NA NA NA NA 66 NA NA 113 NA NA 182 NA NA 260
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 105 NA NA 168 NA NA 240
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 88 NA NA 155 NA NA 223
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 182
50 2 NA NA NA NA NA 91 NA NA 160 NA NA 250 NA NA 350
5 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 149 NA NA 228 NA NA 321
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 136 NA NA 212 NA NA 301
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 124 NA NA 195 NA NA 278
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 180 NA NA 258
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Minimum
internal area of
12 19 28 38 50
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of Seven times the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)

For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(4)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(d)] (continued)*
NUMBER OF APPLI ANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR

SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR DIAMETERD–(inch)

TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

8 9 10 12

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

HEIGHT LATERAL FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
H L
(feet) (feet) Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax

6 2 NA NA 247 NA NA 319 NA NA 400 NA NA 580

5 NA NA 230 NA NA 297 NA NA 375 NA NA 560
8 2 NA NA 265 NA NA 349 382 725 445 549 1021 650
5 NA NA 246 NA NA 327 NA NA 422 673 1003 638
8 NA NA 237 NA NA 317 NA NA 408 747 985 621
10 2 216 518 297 271 654 387 373 808 490 536 1142 722
5 NA NA 276 334 635 364 459 789 465 657 1121 710
10 NA NA 261 NA NA 345 547 758 441 771 1088 665
15 2 211 611 335 264 776 440 362 965 560 520 1373 840
5 261 591 312 325 755 414 444 942 531 637 1348 825
10 NA NA 294 392 722 392 531 907 504 749 1309 774
15 NA NA 278 452 692 372 606 873 481 841 1272 738
20 2 206 675 374 258 864 490 252 1079 625 508 1544 950
5 255 655 348 317 842 461 433 1055 594 623 1518 930
10 312 622 330 382 806 437 517 1016 562 733 1475 875
15
20 NA NA 311
292 442
NA 773
NA 414
392 591
663 979
944 539
510 823
911 1434
1394 835
800
30 2 200 759 420 249 982 556 340 1237 715 489 1789 1110
5 245 737 391 306 958 524 417 1210 680 600 1760 1090
10 300 703 370 370 920 496 500 1168 644 708 1713 1020
15 NA NA 349 428 884 471 572 1128 615 798 1668 975
20 NA NA 327 NA NA 445 643 1089 585 883 1624 932
30 NA NA 281 NA NA 408 NA NA 544 1055 1539 865
50 2 191 837 475 238 1103 631 323 1408 810 463 2076 1240
5 NA NA 442 293 1078 593 398 1381 770 571 2044 1220
10 NA NA 420 355 1038 562 447 1337 728 674 1994 1140
15 NA NA 395 NA NA 533 546 1294 695 761 1945 1090
20 NA NA 370 NA NA 504 616 1251 660 844 1898 1040
30 NA NA 318 NA NA 458 NA NA 610 1009 1805 970

Minimum
internal area of
63 78 95 132
chimney
(square inches)

Maximum
internal area of
Seven times the listed appliance categorized vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet areas.
chimney
(square inches)
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(5)
SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE OR TYPE B ASBESTOS-CEMENT VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(e)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: SINGLE

APPLIANCE TYPE: DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO PIPE OR VENT

DIAMETER –D (inch)
TO BE USED WITH CHIMNEY AREAS WITHIN THE SIZE LIMITS AT BOTTOM

3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
HEIGHT LATERAL
H L APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet) (feet) MAXIMUM APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

6 0 39 70 116 170 232 312 500 750

2 31 55 94 141 194 260 415 620
5 28 51 88 128 177 242 390 600
8 0 42 76 126 185 252 340 542 815
2 32 61 102 154 210 284 451 680
5 29 56 95 141 194 264 430 648
10 24 49 86 131 180 250 406 625
10 0 45 84 138 202 279 372 606 912
2 35 67 111 168 233 311 505 760
5 32 61 104 153 215 289 480 724
10 27 54 94 143 200 274 455 700
15 NA 46 84 130 186 258 432 666
15 0 49 91 151 223 312 420 684 1040
2 39 72 122 186 260 350 570 865
5 35 67 110 170 240 325 540 825
10 30 58 103 158 223 308 514 795
15 NA 50 93 144 207 291 488 760
20 NA NA 82 132 195 273 466 726
20 0 53 101 163 252 342 470 770 1190
2 42 80 136 210 286 392 641 990
5 38 74 123 192 264 364 610 945
10 32 65 115 178 246 345 571 910
15 NA 55 104 163 228 326 550 870
20 NA NA 91 149 214 306 525 832
30 0 56 108 183 276 384 529 878 1370
2 44 84 148 230 320 441 730 1140
5 NA 78 137 210 296 410 694 1080
10 NA 68 125 196 274 388 656 1050
15 NA NA 113 177 258 366 625 1000
20 NA NA 99 163 240 344 596 960
30 NA NA NA NA 192 295 540 890
50 0 NA 120 210 310 443 590 980 1550
2 NA 95 171 260 370 492 820 1290
5 NA NA 159 234 342 474 780 1230
10 NA NA 146 221 318 456 730 1190
15 NA NA NA 200 292 407 705 1130
20 NA NA NA 185 276 384 670 1080
30 NA NA NA NA 222 330 605 1010
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.1.2(6)
1, 2
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.1(f)]
NUMBER OF APPLI ANCES: SINGLE
APPLIANCE TYPE: NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR

MINIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT RATING OF SPACE-HE

ATING APPLIANCE IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT HEIGHT INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)

H
(feet) 12 19 28 38 50 63 78 11 3

Local 99% winter design temperature: 37°F or greater

6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 NA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 NA NA 123 190 249 184 0 0
30 NA NA NA NA NA 393 334 0
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 579
Local 99% winter design temperature: 27°F to 36°F
6 0 0 68 116 156 180 212 266
8 0 0 82 127 167 187 214 263
10 0 51 97 141 183 201 225 265
15 NA NA NA NA 233 253 274 305
20 NA NA NA NA NA 307 330 362
30 NA NA NA NA NA 419 445 485
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 763
Local 99% winter design temperature: 17°F to 26°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA 215 259 349

8
10 NA NA NA NA 197
214 226
245 264
278 352
358
15 NA NA NA NA NA 296 331 398
20 NA NA NA NA NA 352 387 457
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 507 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter design temperature: 5°F to 16°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 416
8 NA NA NA NA NA NA 312 423
10 NA NA NA NA NA 289 331 430
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA 393 485
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 450 547
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 682
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 972
Local 99% winter design temperature: -10°F to 4°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 484
8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 494
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 513
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 586
NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 650
20
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 805
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1003
Local 99% winter design temperature: -11°F or lower
Not recommended for any vent configurations
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
Notes:
1 See Figure 510.1.2(6) for a map showing local 99 percent winter design temperatures in the United States.
2 NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D (inch)
–
34567

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR
FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Mi n M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 22 37 26 35 66 46 46 106 72 58 164 104 77 225 142
2 23 41 31 37 75 55 48 121 86 60 183 124 79 253 168
3 24 44 35 38 81 62 49 132 96 62 199 139 82 275 189
8 1 22 40 27 35 72 48 49 114 76 64 176 109 84 243 148
2 23 44 32 36 80 57 51 128 90 66 195 129 86 269 175
3 24 47 36 37 87 64 53 139 101 67 210 145 88 290 198
10 1 22 43 28 34 78 50 49 123 78 65 189 113 89 257 154
2 23 47 33 36 86 59 51 136 93 67 206 134 91 282 182
3 24 50 37 37 92 67 52 146 104 69 220 150 94 303 205
15 1 21 50 30 33 89 53 47 142 83 64 220 120 88 298 163
2 22 53 35 35 96 63 49 153 99 66 235 142 91 320 193
3 24 55 40 36 102 71 51 163 111 68 248 160 93 339 218
20 1 21 54 31 33 99 56 46 157 87 62 246 125 86 334 171
2 22 57 37 34 105 66 48 167 104 64 259 149 89 354 202
3 23 60 42 35 110 74 50 176 116 66 271 168 91 371 228
30 1 20 62 33 31 113 59 45 181 93 60 288 134 83 391 182
2 21 64 39 33 118 70 47 190 110 62 299 158 85 408 215
3 22 66 44 34 123 79 48 198 124 64 309 178 88 423 242
50 1 19 71 36 30 133 64 43 216 101 57 349 145 78 477 197
2 21 73 43 32 137 76 45 223 119 59 358 172 81 490 234
3 22 75 48 33 141 86 46 229 134 61 366 194 83 502 263
100 1 18 82 37 28 158 66 40 262 104 53 442 150 73 611 204
2 19 83 44 30 161 79 42 267 123 55 447 178 75 619 242
3 20 84 50 31 163 89 44 272 138 57 452 200 78 627 272
COMMON VENT CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER
D –(inch)
4 56 7
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 92 81 65 140 116 103 204 161 147 309 248 200
8 101 90 73 155 129 114 224 178 163 339 275 223
10 110 97 79 169 141 124 243 194 178 367 299 242
15 125 112 91 195 164 144 283 228 206 427 352 280
20 136 123 102 215 183 160 314 255 229 475 394 310
30 152 138 118 244 210 185 361 297 266 547 459 360
50 167 153 134 279 244 214 421 353 310 641 547 423
100 175 163 NA 311 277 NA 489 421 NA 751 658 479
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)] (continued)

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D (inch)
–
8 9 10
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT CONNECTOR
FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 92 296 185 109 376 237 128 466 289
2 95 333 220 112 424 282 131 526 345
3 97 363 248 114 463 317 134 575 386
8 1 100 320 194 118 408 248 138 507 303
2 103 356 230 121 454 294 141 564 358
3 105 384 258 123 492 330 143 612 402
10 1 106 341 200 125 436 257 146 542 314
2 109 374 238 128 479 305 149 596 372
3 111 402 268 131 515 342 152 642 417
15 1 110 389 214 134 493 273 162 609 333
2 112 419 253 137 532 323 165 658 394
3 115 445 286 140 565 365 167 700 444
20 1 107 436 224 131 552 285 158 681 347
2 110 463 265 134 587 339 161 725 414
3 113 486 300 137 618 383 164 764 466
30 1 103 512 238 125 649 305 151 802 372
2 105 535 282 129 679 360 155 840 439
3 108 555 317 132 706 405 158 874 494
50 1 97 627 257 120 797 330 144 984 403
2 100 645 306 123 820 392 148 1014 478
3 103 661 343 126 842 441 151 1043 538
100 1 91 810 266 112 1038 341 135 1285 417
2 94 822 316 115 1054 405 139 1306 494
3 97 834 355 118 1069 455 142 1327 555
COMMON VENT CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER
D –(inch)

8 9 10
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 404 314 260 547 434 335 672 520 410
8 444 348 290 602 480 378 740 577 465
10 477 377 315 649 522 405 800 627 495
15 556 444 365 753 612 465 924 733 565
20 621 499 405 842 688 523 1035 826 640
30 720 585 470 979 808 605 1209 975 740
50 854 706 550 1164 977 705 1451 1188 860
100 1025 873 625 1408 1215 800 1784 1502 975
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2

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TABLE 510.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)] (continued)*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D (inch)
–
12 14 16 18

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 2 174 764 496 223 1046 653 281 1371 853 346 1772 1080
4 180 897 616 230 1231 827 287 1617 1081 352 2069 1370
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
8 2 186 822 516 238 1126 696 298 1478 910 365 1920 1150
4 192 952 644 244 1307 884 305 1719 1150 372 2211 1460
6 198 1050 772 252 1445 1072 313 1902 1390 380 2434 1770
10 2 196 870 536 249 1195 730 311 1570 955 379 2049 1205
4 201 997 664 256 1371 924 318 1804 1205 387 2332 1535
6 207 1095 792 263 1509 1118 325 1989 1455 395 2556 1865
15 2 214 967 568 272 1334 790 336 1760 1030 408 2317 1305
4 221 1085 712 279 1499 1006 344 1978 1320 416 2579 1665
6 228 1181 856 286 1632 1222 351 2157 1610 424 2796 2025
20 2 223 1051 596 291 1443 840 357 1911 1095 430 2533 1385
4 230 1162 748 298 1597 1064 365 2116 1395 438 2778 1765
6 237 1253 900 307 1726 1288 373 2287 1695 450 2984 2145

30 24 216
223 1217
1316 632
792 286
294 1664
1802 910
1160 367
376 2183
2366 1190
1510 461
474 2891
3110 1540
1920
6 231 1400 952 303 1920 1410 384 2524 1830 485 3299 2340
50 2 206 1479 689 273 2023 1007 350 2659 1315 435 3548 1665
4 213 1561 860 281 2139 1291 359 2814 1685 447 3730 2135
6 221 1631 1031 290 2242 1575 369 2951 2055 461 3893 2605
100 2 192 1923 712 254 2644 1050 326 3490 1370 402 4707 1740
4 200 1984 888 263 2731 1346 336 3606 1760 414 4842 2220
6 208 2035 1064 272 2811 1642 346 3714 2150 426 4968 2700
COMMON VENT CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER
D –(inch)
12 14 16 18
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 900 696 588 1284 990 815 1735 1336 1065 2253 1732 1345
8 994 773 652 1423 1103 912 1927 1491 1190 2507 1936 1510
10 1076 841 712 1542 1200 995 2093 1625 1300 2727 2113 1645
15 1247 986 825 1794 1410 1158 2440 1910 1510 3184 2484 1910
20 1405 1116 916 2006 1588 1290 2722 2147 1690 3561 2798 2140
30 1658 1327 1025 2373 1892 1525 3220 2558 1990 4197 3326 2520
50 2024 1640 1280 2911 2347 1863 3964 3183 2430 5184 4149 3075
100 2569 2131 1670 3732 3076 2450 5125 4202 3200 6749 5509 4050
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(a)] (continued)*
NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE
APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D (inch)
–
20 22 24

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR
FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax Max Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
8 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 471 2737 1800 560 3319 2180 662 3957 2590
6 478 3018 2180 568 3665 2640 669 4373 3130
10 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 486 2887 1890 581 3502 2280 686 4175 2710
6 494 3169 2290 589 3849 2760 694 4593 3270
15 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 523 3197 2060 624 3881 2490 734 4631 2960
6 533 3470 2510 634 4216 3030 743 5035 3600
20 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 554 3447 2180 661 4190 2630 772 5005 3130
6 567 3708 2650 671 4511 3190 785 5392 3790
30 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 619 3840 2365 728 4861 2860 847 5606 3410
6 632 4080 2875 741 4976 3480 860 5961 4150
50 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 580 4601 2633 709 5569 3185 851 6633 3790
6 594 4808 3208 724 5826 3885 867 6943 4620
100 2 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
4 523 5982 2750 639 7254 3330 769 8650 3950
6 539 6143 3350 654 7453 4070 786 8892 4810
COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER

D –(inch)
20 22 24
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 2838 2180 1660 3488 2677 1970 4206 3226 2390
8 3162 2439 1860 3890 2998 2200 4695 3616 2680
10 3444 2665 2030 4241 3278 2400 5123 3957 2920
15 4026 3133 2360 4971 3862 2790 6016 4670 3400
20 4548 3552 2640 5573 4352 3120 6749 5261 3800
30 5303 4193 3110 6539 5157 3680 7940 6247 4480
50 6567 5240 3800 8116 6458 4500 9837 7813 5475
100 8597 6986 5000 10 681 8648 5920 13 004 10 499 7200
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(b)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D –(inch)
34567

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 NA NA 26 NA NA 46 NA NA 71 NA NA 102 207 223 140
2 NA NA 31 NA NA 55 NA NA 85 168 182 123 215 251 167
3 NA NA 34 NA NA 62 121 131 95 175 198 138 222 273 188
8 1 NA NA 27 NA NA 48 NA NA 75 NA NA 106 226 240 145
2 NA NA 32 NA NA 57 125 126 89 184 193 127 234 266 173
3 NA NA 35 NA NA 64 130 138 100 191 208 144 241 287 197
10 1 NA NA 28 NA NA 50 119 121 77 182 186 110 240 253 150
2 NA NA 33 84 85 59 124 134 91 189 203 132 248 278 183
3 NA NA 36 89 91 67 129 144 102 197 217 148 257 299 203
15 1 NA NA 29 79 87 52 116 138 81 177 214 116 238 291 158
2 NA NA 34 83 94 62 121 150 97 185 230 138 246 314 189
3 NA NA 39 87 100 70 127 160 109 193 243 157 255 333 215
20 1 49 56 30 78 97 54 115 152 84 175 238 120 233 325 165
2 52 59 36 82 103 64 120 163 101 182 252 144 243 346 197
3 55 62 40 87 107 72 125 172 113 190 264 164 252 363 223
30 1 47 60 31 77 110 57 112 175 89 169 278 129 226 380 175
2 51 62 37 81 115 67 117 185 106 177 290 152 236 397 208
3 54 64 42 85 119 76 122 193 120 185 300 172 244 412 235
50 1 46 69 34 75 128 60 109 207 96 162 336 137 217 460 188
2 49 71 40 79 132 72 114 215 113 170 345 164 226 473 223
3 52 72 45 83 136 82 119 221 123 178 353 186 235 486 252
100 1 45 79 34 71 150 61 104 249 98 153 424 140 205 585 192
2 48 80 41 75 153 73 110 255 115 160 428 167 212 593 228
3 51 81 46 79 157 85 114 260 129 168 433 190 222 603 256

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER – )
D (inch
4 56 7
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 NA 78 64 NA 113 99 200 158 144 304 244 196
8 NA 87 71 NA 126 111 218 173 159 331 269 218
10 NA 94 76 163 137 120 237 189 174 357 292 236
15 121 108 88 189 159 140 275 221 200 416 343 274
20 131 118 98 208 177 156 305 247 223 463 383 302
30 145 132 113 236 202 180 350 286 257 533 446 349
50 159 145 128 268 233 208 406 337 296 622 529 410
100 166 153 NA 297 263 NA 469 398 NA 726 633 464
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(b)] (continued)

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D –(inch)
8 9 10

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 262 293 183 325 373 234 447 463 286
2 271 331 219 334 422 281 458 524 344
3 279 361 247 344 462 316 468 574 385
8 1 285 316 191 352 403 244 481 502 299
2 293 353 228 360 450 292 492 560 355
3 302 381 256 370 489 328 501 609 400
10 1 302 335 196 372 429 252 506 534 308
2 311 369 235 381 473 302 517 589 368
3 320 398 265 391 511 339 528 637 413
15 1 312 380 208 397 482 266 556 596 324
2 321 411 248 407 522 317 568 646 387
3 331 438 281 418 557 360 579 690 437
20 1 306 425 217 390 538 276 546 664 336
2 317 453 259 400 574 331 558 709 403
3 326 476 294 412 607 375 570 750 457
30 1 296 497 230 378 630 294 528 779 358
2 307 521 274 389 662 349 541 819 425
3 316 542 309 400 690 394 555 855 482
50 1 284 604 245 364 768 314 507 951 384
2 294 623 293 376 793 375 520 983 458
3 304 640 331 387 816 423 535 1013 518
100 1 269 774 249 345 993 321 476 1236 393
2 279 788 299 358 1011 383 490 1259 469
3 289 801 339 368 1027 431 506 1280 527

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT DIAMETER
D –(inch)
8 9 10
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 398 310 257 541 429 332 665 515 407
8 436 342 285 592 473 373 730 569 460
10 467 369 309 638 512 398 787 617 487
15 544 434 357 738 599 456 905 718 553
20 606 487 395 824 673 512 1013 808 626
30 703 570 459 958 790 593 1183 952 723
50 833 686 535 1139 954 689 1418 1157 838
100 999 846 606 1378 1185 780 1741 1459 948
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2

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TABLE 510.2(3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(c)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D –(inch)
34567

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 24 33 21 39 62 40 52 106 67 65 194 101 87 274 141
2 26 43 28 41 79 52 53 133 85 67 230 124 89 324 173
3 27 49 34 42 92 61 55 155 97 69 262 143 91 369 203
8 1 24 39 22 39 72 41 55 117 69 71 213 105 94 304 148
2 26 47 29 40 87 53 57 140 86 73 246 127 97 350 179
3 27 52 34 42 97 62 59 159 98 75 269 145 99 383 206
10 1 24 42 22 38 80 42 55 130 71 74 232 108 101 324 153
2 26 50 29 40 93 54 57 153 87 76 261 129 103 366 184
3 27 55 35 41 105 63 58 170 100 78 284 148 106 397 209
15 1 24 48 23 38 93 44 54 154 74 72 277 114 100 384 164
2 25 55 31 39 105 55 56 174 89 74 299 134 103 419 192
3 26 59 35 41 115 64 57 189 102 76 319 153 105 448 215
20 1 24 52 24 37 102 46 53 172 77 71 313 119 98 437 173
2 25 58 31 39 114 56 55 190 91 73 335 138 101 467 199
3 26 63 35 40 123 65 57 204 104 75 353 157 104 493 222
30 1 24 54 25 37 111 48 52 192 82 69 357 127 96 504 187
2 25 60 32 38 122 58 54 208 95 72 376 145 99 531 209
3 26 64 36 40 131 66 56 221 107 74 392 163 101 554 233
50 1 23 51 25 36 116 51 51 209 89 67 405 143 92 582 213
2 24 59 32 37 127 61 53 225 102 70 421 161 95 604 235
3 26 64 36 39 135 69 55 237 115 72 435 180 98 624 260
100 1 23 46 24 35 108 50 49 208 92 65 428 155 88 640 237
2 24 53 31 37 120 60 51 224 105 67 444 174 92 660 260
3 25 59 35 38 130 68 53 237 118 69 458 193 94 679 285

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

12 19 28 38 50
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 NA 74 25 NA 119 46 NA 178 71 NA 257 103 NA 351 143
8 NA 80 28 NA 130 53 NA 193 82 NA 279 119 NA 384 163
10 NA 84 31 NA 138 56 NA 207 90 NA 299 131 NA 409 177
15 NA NA 36 NA 152 67 NA 233 106 NA 334 152 523 467 212
20 NA NA 41 NA NA 75 NA 250 122 NA 368 172 565 508 243
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 270 137 NA 404 198 615 564 278
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 620 328
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 348
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(3)
MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(c)] (continued)*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D –(inch)
8 9 10

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 104 370 201 124 479 253 145 599 319
2 107 436 232 127 562 300 148 694 378
3 109 491 270 129 633 349 151 795 439
8 1 113 414 210 134 539 267 156 682 335
2 116 473 240 137 615 311 160 776 394
3 119 517 276 139 672 358 163 848 452
10 1 120 444 216 142 582 277 165 739 348
2 123 498 247 145 652 321 168 825 407
3 126 540 281 147 705 366 171 893 463
15 1 125 511 229 153 658 297 184 824 375
2 128 558 260 156 718 339 187 900 432
3 131 597 292 159 760 382 190 960 486
20 1 123 584 239 150 752 312 180 943 397
2 126 625 270 153 805 354 184 1011 452
3 129 661 301 156 851 396 187 1067 505
30 1 119 680 255 145 883 337 175 1115 432
2 122 715 287 149 928 378 179 1171 484
3 125 746 317 152 968 418 182 1220 535
50 1 115 798 294 140 1049 392 168 1334 506
2 118 827 326 143 1085 433 172 1379 558
3 121 854 357 147 1118 474 176 1421 611
100 1 109 907 334 134 1222 454 161 1589 596
2 113 933 368 138 1253 497 165 1626 651
3 116 956 399 141 1282 540 169 1661 705

COMMON VENT CAPACITY

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

63 78 11 3
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 NA 458 188 NA 582 246 1041 853 NA
8 NA 501 218 724 636 278 1144 937 408
10 606 538 236 776 686 302 1226 1010 454
15 682 611 283 874 781 365 1374 1156 546
20 742 668 325 955 858 419 1513 1286 648
30 816 747 381 1062 969 496 1702 1473 749
50 879 831 461 1165 1089 606 1905 1692 922
100 NA NA 499 NA NA 669 2053 1921 1058
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
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MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(d)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
– D (inch)
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER
34567

APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 NA NA 21 NA NA 39 NA NA 66 179 191 100 231 271 140
2 NA NA 28 NA NA 52 NA NA 84 186 227 123 239 321 172
3 NA NA 34 NA NA 61 134 153 97 193 258 142 247 365 202
8 1 NA NA 21 NA NA 40 NA NA 68 195 208 103 250 298 146
2 NA NA 28 NA NA 52 137 139 85 202 240 125 258 343 177
3 NA NA 34 NA NA 62 143 156 98 210 264 145 266 376 205
10 1 NA NA 22 NA NA 41 130 151 70 202 225 106 267 316 151
2 NA NA 29 NA NA 53 136 150 86 210 255 128 276 358 181
3 NA NA 34 97 102 62 143 166 99 217 277 147 284 389 207
15 1 NA NA 23 NA NA 43 129 151 73 199 271 112 268 376 161
2 NA NA 30 92 103 54 135 170 88 207 295 132 277 411 189
3 NA NA 34 96 112 63 141 185 101 215 315 151 286 439 213
20 1 NA NA 23 87 99 45 128 167 76 197 303 117 265 425 169
2 NA NA 30 91 111 55 134 185 90 205 325 136 274 455 195
3 NA NA 35 96 119 64 140 199 103 213 343 154 282 481 219
30 1 NA NA 24 86 108 47 126 187 80 193 347 124 259 492 183
2 NA NA 31 91 119 57 132 203 93 201 366 142 269 518 205
3 NA NA 35 95 127 65 138 216 105 209 381 160 277 540 229
50 1 NA NA 24 85 113 50 124 204 87 188 392 139 252 567 208
2 NA NA 31 89 123 60 130 218 100 196 408 158 262 588 230
3 NA NA 35 94 131 68 136 231 112 205 422 176 271 607 255
100 1 NA NA 23 84 104 49 122 200 89 182 410 151 243 617 232
2 NA NA 30 88 115 59 127 215 102 190 425 169 253 636 254
3 NA NA 34 93 124 67 133 228 115 199 438 188 262 654 279
COMMON VENT CAPACITY
MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)
12 19 28 38 50
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 NA NA 25 NA 118 45 NA 176 71 NA 255 102 NA 348 142
8 NA NA 28 NA 128 52 NA 190 81 NA 276 118 NA 380 162
10 NA NA 31 NA 136 56 NA 205 89 NA 295 129 NA 405 175
15
20 NA
NA NA
NA 36
NA NA
NA NA
NA 66
74 NA
NA 230
247 105
120 NA
NA 335
362 150
170 NA
NA 400
503 210
240
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 135 NA 398 195 NA 558 275
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 612 325
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(d)] (continued)*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: CATEGORY I
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: SINGLE-WALL METAL CONNECTOR
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER
D –(inch)
8 9 10
APPLIANCE INPUT RATING LIMITS IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT CONNECTOR FA N N AT FA N N AT FA N N AT
HEIGHT RISE
H R
Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax Min M ax M ax
(feet) (feet)
6 1 292 366 200 362 474 252 499 594 316
2 301 432 231 373 557 299 509 696 376
3 309 491 269 381 634 348 519 793 437
8 1 313 407 207 387 530 263 529 672 331
2 323 465 238 397 607 309 540 766 391
3 332 509 274 407 663 356 551 838 450
10 1 333 434 213 410 571 273 558 727 343
2 343 489 244 420 640 317 569 813 403
3 352 530 279 430 694 363 580 880 459
15 1 349 502 225 445 646 291 623 808 366
2 359 548 256 456 706 334 634 884 424
3 368 586 289 466 755 378 646 945 479
20 1 345 569 235 439 734 306 614 921 387
2 355 610 266 450 787 348 627 986 443
3 365 644 298 461 831 391 639 1042 496
30 1 338 665 250 430 864 330 600 1089 421
2 348 699 282 442 908 372 613 1145 473
3 358 729 312 452 946 412 626 1193 524
50 1 328 778 287 417 1022 383 582 1302 492
2 339 806 320 429 1058 425 596 1346 545
3 349 831 351 440 1090 466 610 1386 597
100 1 315 875 328 402 1181 444 560 1537 580
2 326 899 361 415 1210 488 575 1570 634
3 337 921 392 427 1238 529 589 1604 687
COMMON VENT CAPACITY

MINIMUM INTERNAL AREA OF MASONRY CHIMNEY FLUE (square inches)

63 78 11 3
COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT
HEIGHT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT FAN FAN NAT
H +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT +FAN +NAT +NAT
(feet)
6 NA 455 187 NA 579 245 NA 846 NA
8 NA 497 217 NA 633 277 1136 928 405
10 NA 532 234 771 680 300 1216 1000 450

15
20 677
765 602
661 280
321 866
947 772
849 360
415 1359
1495 1139
1264 540
640
30 808 739 377 1052 957 490 1682 1447 740
50 NA 821 456 1152 1076 600 1879 1672 910
100 NA NA 494 NA NA 663 2006 1885 1046
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
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SINGLE-WALL METAL PIPE OR TYPE B ASBESTOS-CEMENT VENT [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(e)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPMENT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: DIRECT TO PIPE OR VENT
VENT CONNECTOR CAPACITY
VENT CONNECTOR DIAMETER D
– (inch)
TOTAL VENT CONNECTOR 3 45 678
HEIGHT RISE
H R APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet) (feet)
1 21 40 68 102 146 205
6-8 2 28 53 86 124 178 235
3 34 61 98 147 204 275
1 23 44 77 117 179 240
15 2 30 56 92 134 194 265
3 35 64 102 155 216 298
1 25 49 84 129 190 270
30
2 31 58 97 145 211 295
and up
3 36 68 107 164 232 321
COMMON VENT CAPACITY
COMMON VENT DIAMETER D
– (inch)
TOTAL VENT 4 5 6 7 8 10 12
HEIGHT
H COMBINED APPLIANCE INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet)
6 48 78 111 155 205 320 NA
8 55 89 128 175 234 365 505
10 59 95 136 190 250 395 560
15
20 71
80 115
129 168
186 228
260 305
340 480
550 690
790
30 NA 147 215 300 400 650 940
50 NA NA NA 360 490 810 1190
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

TABLE 510.2(6)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(f)]*

NUMBER OF APPL IANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: NAT + NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
COMBINED APPLIANCE MAXIMUM INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT HEIGHT INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)

H
(feet) 12 19 28 38 50 63 78 11 3

6 25 46 71 103 143 188 246 NA

8 28 53 82 119 163 218 278 408
10 31 56 90 131 177 236 302 454
15 NA 67 106 152 212 283 365 546
20 NA NA NA NA NA 325 419 648
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 496 749
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 922
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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1, 2
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(g)]
NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE
APPLIANCE TYPE: NAT + NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT RATING OF SPACE-HEATING APPLIANCE IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR

VENT HEIGHT INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)

H
(feet) 12 19 28 38 50 63 78 11 3

Local 99% winter design temperature: 37°F or greater

6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NA
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 NA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 NA NA NA NA NA 184 0 0
30 NA NA NA NA NA 393 334 0
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 579
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter design temperature: 27°F to 36°F
6 0 0 68 NA NA 180 212 NA
8 0 0 82 NA NA 187 214 263
10 0 51 NA NA NA 201 225 265
15 NA NA NA NA NA 253 274 305
20 NA NA NA NA NA 307 330 362
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA 445 485
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 763
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter design temperature: 17°F to 26°F
68 NA
NA NA
NA NA
NA NA
NA NA
NA NA
NA NA
264 NA
352
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA 278 358
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA 331 398
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA 387 457
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 862
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter design temperature: 5°F to 16°F
6 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
10 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 430
15 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 485
20 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 547
30 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 682
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter design temperature: 4°F or lower
Not recommended for any vent configurations
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
Notes:
1 See Figure 510.1.2(6) for a map showing local 99 percent winter design temperatures in the United States.
2 NA: Not applicable.

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TABLE 510.2(8)
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(h)]*

NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE

APPLIANCE TYPE: FAN + NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
COMBINED APPLIANCE MAXIMUM INPUT RATING IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)
VENT HEIGHT
H
12 19 28 38 50 63 78 11 3
(feet)
6 74 119 178 257 351 458 582 853
8 80 130 193 279 384 501 636 937
10 84 138 207 299 409 538 686 1010
15 NA 152 233 334 467 611 781 1156
20 NA NA 250 368 508 668 858 1286
30 NA NA NA 404 564 747 969 1473
50 NA NA NA NA NA 831 1089 1692
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1921
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2
* NA: Not applicable.

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1, 2
EXTERIOR MASONRY CHIMNEY [NFPA 54: TABLE 13.2(i)]
NUMBER OF APP LIANCES: TWO OR MORE
APPLIANCE TYPE: FAN + NAT
APPLIANCE VENT CONNECTION: TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL CONNECTOR
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE INPUT RATING OF SPACE-HE
ATING APPLIANCE IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
VENT HEIGHT INTERNAL AREA OF CHIMNEY (square inches)
H
(feet) 12 19 28 38 50 63 78 113

Local 99% winter design temperature: 37°F or greater

6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 NA 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
20 NA NA 123 190 249 184 0 0
30 NA NA NA 334 398 393 334 0
50 NA NA NA NA NA 714 707 579
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1600
Local 99% winter design temperature: 27°F to 36°F
6 0 0 68 116 156 180 212 266
8 0 0 82 127 167 187 214 263
10 0 51 97 141 183 201 225 265
15 NA 111 142 183 233 253 274 305
20 NA NA 187 230 284 307 330 362
30 NA NA NA 330 319 419 445 485
50 NA NA NA NA NA 672 705 763
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1554
Local 99% winter design temperature: 17°F to 26°F
6 0 55 99 141 182 215 259 349
8 52 74 111 154 197 226 264 352
10 NA 90 125 169 214 245 278 358
15 NA NA 167 212 263 296 331 398
20 NA NA 212 258 316 352 387 457
30 NA NA NA 362 429 470 507 581
50 NA NA NA NA NA 723 766 862
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1669
Local 99% winter design temperature: 5°F to 16°F
6 NA 78 121 166 214 252 301 416
8 NA 94 135 182 230 269 312 423
10 NA 111 149 198 250 289 331 430
15 NA NA 193 247 305 346 393 485
20 NA NA NA 293 360 408 450 547
30 NA NA NA 377 450 531 580 682
50 NA NA NA NA NA 797 853 972
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 1833
Local 99% winter design temperature: -10°F to 4°F
6 NA NA 145 196 249 296 349 484
8 NA NA 159 213 269 320 371 494
10 NA NA 175 231 292 339 397 513
15 NA NA NA 283 351 404 457 586
20 NA NA NA 333 408 468 528 650
30 NA NA NA NA NA 603 667 805
50 NA NA NA NA NA NA 955 1003
100 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA
Local 99% winter design temperature: -11°F or lower
Not recommended for any vent configurations
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
Notes:
1 See Figure 510.1.2(6) for a map showing local 99 percent winter design temperatures in the United States.
2 NA: Not applicable.

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601.0 General. TABLE 601.3.2

MINIMUM LENGTH OF COLOR FIELD AND SIZE OF LETTERS
«
601.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the materi-
OUTSIDE DIAMETER OF MINIMUM LENGTH MINIMUM SIZE OF
als, design, and installation of water supply systems, includ- PIPE OR COVERING OF COLOR FIELD LETTERS
ing methods and devices used for backflow prevention. (inches) (inches) (inches)

» 601.2 Hot and Cold Water Required. Except where

not deemed necessary for safety or sanitation by the
⁄2 to 11⁄4
1
8 ⁄2
1

121⁄2 to 8 ⁄4
3
Authority Having Jurisdiction, each plumbing fixture shall
be provided with an adequate supply of potable running 621⁄2 to 12 1 1
⁄4
water piped thereto in an approved manner, so arranged as 10to 8 24 2 1
⁄2
to flush and keep it in a clean and sanitary condition with- Over
10 32 3 1
⁄2
out danger of backflow or cross-connection. Water closets For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
and urinals shall be flushed by means of an approved flush
tank or flushometer valve.
Exception: Listed fixtures that do not require water for
601.3.3 Alternate Water Sour ces. Alternate water «
source systems shall have a purple (Pantone color No.
their operation and are not connected to the water supply. 512, 522C, or equivalent) background with uppercase
In occupancies where plumbing fixtures are installed lettering and shall be field or factory marked as fol-
for private use, hot water shall be required for bathing, lows:
washing, laundry, cooking purposes, dishwashing or main- (1) Gray water systems shall be marked in accordance
tenance. In occupancies where plumbing fixtures are with this section with thewords “CAUTION: NON-
installed for public use, hot water shall be required for POTABLE GRAY WATER, DO NOT DRINK” in
bathing and washing purposes. This requirement shall not black letters.
supersede the requirements for individual temperature con-
trol limitations for public lavatories and public and private (2) Recla
markedimed (recy cled) with
in accordance waterthissyste ms swith
section hall the
be
bidets, bathtubs, whirlpool bathtubs, and shower control words: “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE
valves. RECLAIMED (RECYCLED) WATER, DO NOT
» 601.3 Identification of a Potable and Nonpotable DRINK” in black letters.
Water System. In buildings where potable water and non- (3) On-site treated water systems shall be marked in
potable water systems are installed, each system shall be accordance with this section with the words: “CAU-
clearly identified in accordance with Section 601.3.1 TION: ON-SITE TREATED NONPOTABLE
through Section 601.3.5. WATER, DO NOT DRINK” in black letters.
» 601.3.1 Potable Water. Green background with (4) Rainwater catchment systems shall be marked in
white lettering. accordance with this section with the words:
» 601.3.2 Color and Information. Each system shall “CAU TION : NONP OTAB LE RAIN WATER
WATER, DO NOT DRINK” in black letters.
be identified with a colored pipe or band and coded
with paints, wraps, and materials compatible with the
piping.
601.3.4 Fixtures. Where vacuum breakers or back-
flow preventers are installed with fixtures listed in
«
Except as required in Section 601.3.3, nonpotable Table 1701.1, identification of the discharge side shall
water systems shall have a yellow background with be permitted to be omitted.
black uppercase lettering, with the words “CAUTION: 601.3.5 Outlets. Each outlet on the nonpotable water «
NONPOTABLE
nonpotable systemWATER,
shall be DO NOT to
identified DRINK.”
designateEach
the line
with that
blackisuppercase
used for lettering
special purposes shall
as follows: be posted
“CAUTION:
liquid being conveyed, and the direction of normal NONPOTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK.”
flow shall be clearly shown. The minimum size of the
letters and length of the color field shall comply with 602.0 Unlawful Connections.
Table 601.3.2. 602.1 Prohibited Installation. No installation of potable
The background color and required information water supply piping, or part thereof, shall be made in such a
shall be indicated every 20 feet (6096 mm) but not less manner that it will be possible for used, unclean, polluted,
than once per room, and shall be visible from the floor or contaminated water, mixtures, or substances to enter a
level. portion of such piping from a tank, receptor, equipment, or

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plumbing fixture by reason of backsiphonage, suction, or thereafter, or more often where required by the Authority
other cause, either during normal use and operation thereof, Having Jurisdiction. Where found to be defective or inoper-
or where such tank, receptor, equipment, or plumbing fix- ative, the device or assembly shall be repaired or replaced.
ture is flooded or subject to pressure exceeding the operat- No device or assembly shall be removed from use or relo-
ing pressure in the hot or cold water piping. cated or other device or assembly substituted, without the
602.2 Cross-Contamination. No person shall make a approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
connection or allow one to exist between pipes or conduits Testing or maintenance shall be performed by a certi-
carrying domestic water supplied by a public or private fied backflow assembly tester or repairer in accordance
building supply system, and pipes, conduits, or fixtures con- with ASSE Series 5000 or otherwise approved by the
taining or carrying water from any other source or contain- Authority Having Jurisdiction.
ing or carrying water that has been used for a purpose what- 603.3 Backflow Prevention Devices, Assemblies,
soever, or piping carrying chemicals, liquids, gases, or sub- and Methods. Backflow prevention devices, assemblies,
stances whatsoever, unless there is provided a backflow pre-
vention device approved for the potential hazard and main- and methods shall comply with Section 603.3.1 through
tained in accordance with this code. Each point of use shall Section 603.3.9.
be separately protected where potential cross-contamination 603.3.1 Air Gap. The minimum air gap to afford
of individual units exists. backflow protection shall be in accordance with Table
602.3 Backflow Prevention. No plumbing fixture, 603.3.1.
device, or construction shall be installed or maintained, or 603.3.2 Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB).
shall be connected to a domestic water supply, where such An atmospheric vacuum breaker consists of a body, a
installation or connection provides a possibility of polluting checking member, and an atmospheric port.
such water supply or cross-connection between a distribut- 603.3.3 Hose Connection Backflow Preventer.
ing system of water for drinking and domestic purposes and A hose connection backflow preventer consists of two
water that becomes contaminated by such plumbing fixture, independent check valves with an independent atmo-
device, or construction unless there is provided a backflow
prevention device approved for the potential hazard. spheric vent between and a means of field testing and
draining.
602.4 Approval by Authority. No water piping supplied
by a private water supply system shall be connected to any 603.3.4 Double Check Valve Backflow Preven-

other sourceJurisdiction,
ity Having of supply without the approvalorofother
Health Department, the Author-
depart-
tion
flow prevention (DC). Aconsists
Assemblyassembly double of
check
two valve back-
indepen-
ment having jurisdiction. dently acting internally loaded check valves, four prop-
erly located test cocks, and two isolation valves.
603.0 Cross-Connection Control. 603.3.5 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Backflow
Prevention Assembly (PVB). A pressure vacuum
603.1 General. Cross-connection control shall be pro- breaker backflow prevention assembly consists of a
vided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. loaded air inlet valve, an internally loaded check valve,
No person shall install a water-operated equipment or two properly located test cocks, and two isolation
mechanism, or use a water-treating chemical or substance, valves. This device shall be permitted to be installed
where it is found that such equipment, mechanism, chemi- indoors where provisions for spillage are provided.
cal, or substance causes pollution or contamination of the
domestic water supply. Such equipment or mechanism shall 603.3.6 Spill-Resistant Pressure Vacuum
be permitted where equipped with an approved backflow Breaker (SVB). A pressure-type vacuum breaker back-
prevention device or assembly. flow prevention assembly consists of one check valve
603.2 Approval of Devices or Assemblies. Before a
force-loaded closed and an air inlet vent valve force-
device or an assembly is installed for the prevention of loaded open to atmosphere, positioned downstream of the
backflow, it shall have first been approved by the Authority check valve, and located between and including two
Having Jurisdiction. Devices or assemblies shall be tested tightly closing shutoff valves and test cocks.
in accordance with recognized standards or other standards 603.3.7 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow
acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Backflow Prevention Assembly (RP). A reduced-pressure
prevention devices and assemblies shall comply with Table principle backflow prevention assembly consists of two
603.2, except for specific applications and provisions as independently acting internally loaded check valves, a
stated in Section 603.5.1 through Section 603.5.20. differential pressure-relief valve, four properly located
Devices or assemblies installed in a potable water sup- test cocks, and two isolation valves.
ply system for protection against backflow shall be main- 603.3.8 Double Check Detector Fire Protection
tained in good working condition by the person or persons Backflow Prevention Assembly. A double check
having control of such devices or assemblies. Such devices valve backflow prevention assembly with a parallel
or assemblies shall be tested at the time of installation, detector assembly consisting of a water meter and a dou-
repair, or relocation and not less than on an annual schedule ble check valve backflow prevention assembly (DC).

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TABLE 603.2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS
DEGREE OF HAZARD
POLLUTION CONTAMINATION
DEVICE, ASSEMBLY, APPLICABLE (LOW HAZARD) (HIGH HAZARD)
2,3
INSTALLATION
OR METHOD1 STANDARDS BACK- BACK- BACK- BACK-
SIPHONAGE PRESSURE SIPHONAGE PRESSURE
Air gap ASME
X –– X –– SeeTable603.3.1inthischapter.
A112.1.2
Air gap fittings for use Air gap fitting is a device with an internal
with plumbing fixtures, ASME air gap and typical installation includes
appliances and appurte- A112.1.3 X –– X –– plumbing fixtures, appliances and appur-
nances tenances. The critical level shall not be
installed below the flood level rim.
Atmospheric vacuum
Upright position. No valve downstream.
breaker (consists of a Minimum of 6 inches or listed distance
body, checking member ASSE 1001 or
X –– X –– above all downstream piping and flood-
and atmospheric port) CSA B64.1.1
level rim of receptor.4,5
Antisiphon fill valve (ball- Installation on gravity water closet flush
cocks) for gravity water tank and urinal tanks with the fill valve
closet flush tanks and uri- ASSE 1002 or X –– X –– installed with the critical level not less
nal tanks CSA B125.3 than 1 inch above the opening of the
overflow pipe.4,5
Vacuum breaker wall Installation includes wall hydrants and
hydrants, hose bibbs, hose bibbs. Such devices are not for use
freeze resistant, automatic ASSE 1019 or X –– X –– under continuous pressure conditions
draining type CSA B64.2.1.1 (means of shutoff downstream of device
is prohibited).4,5
Hose connection vacuum Such devices are not for use under con-
breakers ASSE
1011 X –– X –– tinuous pressure conditions. No valve
downstream.4,6
Hose connection backflow Such devices are not for use under con-
preventers ASSE
1052 X –– X ––
tinuous pressure conditions.4,6
Dual check backflow pre-
venter wall hydrants, Such devices are not for use under con-
ASSE
1053 X –– X ––
freeze resistant tinuous pressure conditions.4
Freeze resistant Such devices are not for use under con-
sanitary yard hydrants ASSE
1057 X –– X ––
tinuous pressure conditions.4
Backflow preventer for
Carbonated Beverage Dis- Installation includes carbonated bever-
pensers (two independent age machines or dispensers. These
ASSE
1022 X –– –– ––
check valves with a vent to devices operate under intermittent or
the atmosphere) continuous pressure conditions.
Spill-Resistant Pressure
Vacuum Breaker (single Upright position. Minimum of 12 inches
check valve
vent and withofairfield
means inlet ASSE
1056 X –– X –– or listed distance above all downstream5
piping and flood-level rim of receptor.
testing)
Double Check Valve Back- Horizontal unless otherwise listed.
flow Prevention Assembly Access and clearance shall be in accor-
(two independent check ASSE 1015;
dance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
valves and means of field AWWA C510;
X X –– –– tions, and not less than a 12 inch clear-
testing) CSA B64.5 or
ance at bottom for maintenance. May
CSA B64.5.1
need platform/ladder for test and repair.
Does not discharge water.

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TABLE 603.2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES, ASSEMBLIES, AND METHODS (continued)
DEGREE OF HAZARD

POLLUTION CONTAMINATION
DEVICE, ASSEMBLY, APPLICABLE (LOW HAZARD) (HIGH HAZARD) 2,3
INSTALLATION
OR METHOD1 STANDARDS BACK- BACK- BACK- BACK-
SIPHONAGE PRESSURE SIPHONAGE PRESSURE

Double Check Detec-

tor Fire Protection Horizontal unless otherwise listed.
Backflow
AssemblyPrevention
(two inde- Access and the
dance with clearance shall be ininstruc-
manufacturer’s accor-
pendent check valves tions, and not less than a 12 inch clear-
with a parallel detec- ance at bottom for maintenance. May
ASSE
1048 X X –– ––
tor assembly consist- need platform/ladder for test and repair.
ing of a water meter Does not discharge water. Installation
and a double check includes a fire protection system and is
valve backflow pre- designed to operate under continuous
vention assembly and pressure conditions.
means of field testing)
Pressure Vacuum
Breaker Backflow Upright position. May have valves
Prevention Assembly downstream. Minimum of 12 inches
(loaded air inlet ASSE 1020 or
valve, internally X –– X –– above all downstream piping and
CSA B64.1.2 flood-level rim of receptor. May dis-
loaded check valve charge water.
and means of field
testing)
Reduced Pressure
Principle Backflow Horizontal unless otherwise listed.
Prevention
(two Assembly ASSE 1013;
independently Access and clearance shall be in accor-
acting loaded check AWWA C511; dance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
valves, a differential CSA B64.4 or XXXX tions, and not less than a 12 inch clear-
pressure relief valve ance at bottom for maintenance. May
CSA B64.4.1 need platform/ladder for test and
and means of field repair. May discharge water.
testing)

Reduced Pressure
Detector Fire Protec-
tion Backflow Preven- Horizontal unless otherwise listed.
tion Assembly (two Access and clearance shall be in
independently acting accordance with the manufacturer’s
loaded check valves, a instructions, and not less than a 12
differential pressure ASSE 1047 inch clearance at bottom for mainte-
relief valve, with a XXXX nance. May need platform/ladder for
parallel detector test and repair. May discharge water.
assembly consisting of Installation includes a fire protection
a water meter and a system and is designed to operate
reduced-pressure prin- under continuous pressure conditions.
ciple backflow pre-
vention assembly, and
means of field testing)
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Notes:
1
See description of devices and assemblies in this chapter.
2
Installation in pit or vault requires previous approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
3
Refer to general and specific requirement for installation.
4
Not to be subjected to operating pressure for more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period.
5
For deck-mounted and equipment-mounted vacuum breaker, see Section 603.5.13.
6
Shall be installed in accordance with Section 603.5.7.

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TABLE 603.3.1
4
MINIMUM AIR GAPS FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION
1
WHERE NOT AFFECTED BY SIDEWALLS 2
WHERE AFFECTED BY SIDEWALLS
FIXTURES
(inches) (inches)

Effective openings3 not greater than 1⁄2 of an 1 1 1 ⁄2

inch in diameter
Effective openings3 not greater than3⁄4 of an 1 1 ⁄2 2 1 ⁄4
inch in diameter
Effective openings3 not greater than 1 inch 3
in diameter 2
Effective openings3 greater than 1 inch in Two times the diameter of eff ective opening Three times the diameter of ef fective opening
diameter
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Notes:
1
Sidewalls, ribs, or similar obstructions do not affect air gaps where spaced from the inside edge of the spout opening a distance exceeding three times the
diameter of the effective opening for a single wall, or a distance exceeding four times the effective opening for two intersecting walls.
2
Vertical walls, ribs, or similar obstructions extending from the water surface to or above the horizontal plane of the spout opening other than specified in
Footnote 1 above. The effect of three or more such vertical walls or ribs has not been determined. In such cases, the air gap shall be measured from the top
of the wall.
3
The effective opening shall be the minimum cross-sectional area at the seat of the control valve or the supply pipe or tubing that feeds the device or outlet.
Where two or more lines supply one outlet, the effective opening shall be the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the individual supply lines or the area of
the single outlet, whichever is smaller.
4
Air gaps less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) shall be approved as a permanent part of a listed assembly that has been tested under actual backflow conditions with
vacuums of 0 to 25 inches of mercury (85 kPa).

603.3.9 Reduced Pressure Detector Fire Pro- above the floor or grade shall be provided with a per-
tection Backflow Prevention Assembly. A manent platform capable of supporting a tester or
reduced-pressure principle backflow prevention assem- maintenance person.
bly with
water a parallel
meter detector assembly
and a reduced-pressure consisting
principle of a
backflow 603.4.4 Connections. Direct connections between
potable water piping and sewer-connected wastes shall
prevention assembly (RP). not be permitted to exist under any condition with or
603.4 General Requirements. Assemblies shall comply without backflow protection. Where potable water is
with listed standards and be acceptable to the Authority discharged to the drainage system, it shall be by means
Having Jurisdiction, with jurisdiction over the selection and of an approved air gap of two pipe diameters of the
installation of backflow prevention assemblies. supply inlet, but in no case shall the gap be less than 1
603.4.1 Backflow Prevention Valve. Where more inch (25.4 mm). Connection shall be permitted to be
than one backflow prevention valve is installed on a made to the inlet side of a trap provided that an
approved vacuum breaker is installed not less than 6
single premise, and the valves are installed in one loca- inches (152 mm), or the distance according to the
tion, each separate valve shall be permanently identi- device’s listing, above the flood-level rim of such
fied by the permittee in a manner satisfactory to the trapped fixture, so that at no time will such device be
Authority Having Jurisdiction. subjected to backpressure.
603.4.2 Testing. The premise owner or responsible 603.4.5 Hot Water Backflow Preventers. Back-
person shall have the backflow prevention assembly flow preventers for hot water exceeding 110°F (43°C)
tested by a certified backflow assembly tester at the shall be a type designed to operate at temperatures
time of installation, repair, or relocation and not less exceeding 110°F (43°C) without rendering a portion of
than on an annual schedule thereafter, or more often the assembly inoperative.
where required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
The periodic testing shall be performed in accordance 603.4.6 Integral
appliances, Backflowwith
or appurtenances Preventers. Fixtures,
integral backflow
with the procedures referenced in ASSE Series 5000 by preventers or integral air gaps manufactured as a unit
a tester qualified in accordance with those standards. shall be installed in accordance with their listing
603.4.3 Access and Clearance. Access and clear- requirements and the manufacturer’s installation
ance shall be provided for the required testing, mainte- instructions.
nance, and repair. Access and clearance shall be in 603.4.7 Freeze Protection. In cold climate areas,
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and backflow assemblies and devices shall be protected
not less than 12 inches (305 mm) between the lowest from freezing with an outdoor enclosure in accordance
portion of the assembly and grade, floor, or platform. with ASSE 1060 or by a method acceptable to the
Installations elevated that exceed 5 feet (1524 mm) Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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603.4.8 Drain Lines. Drain lines serving backflow equipment, and no chemical injection or provisions for
devices or assemblies shall be sized in accordance with chemical injection, shall be protected from backflow
the discharge rates of the manufacturer’s flow charts of by one of the following devices:
such devices or assemblies. (1) Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB)
603.4.9 Prohibited Locations.Backflow prevention (2) Pressure vacuum breaker backflow prevention
devices with atmospheric vents or ports shall not be assembly (PVB)
installed in pits, underground, or submerged locations.
Backflow preventers shall not be located in an area con- (3) Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker (SVB)
taining fumes that are toxic, poisonous, or corrosive. (4) Reduced-pressure pri nciple bac kflow pre vention
603.5 Specific Requirements. Specific requirements assembly (RP)
for backflow prevention shall comply with Section 603.5.1 603.5.6.1 Systems with Pumps. Where sprin-
through Section 603.5.20. kler and irrigation systems have pumps, connec-
603.5.1 Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker. Water tions for pumping equipment, or auxiliary air
closet and urinal flushometer valves shall be protected tanks, or are otherwise capable of creating back-
against backflow by an approved backflow prevention pressure, the potable water supply shall be pro-
assembly, device, or method. Where the valves are tected by the following type of device where the
equipped with an atmospheric vacuum breaker, the backflow device is located upstream from the
vacuum breaker shall be installed on the discharge side source of backpressure:
of the flushometer valve with the critical level not less (1) Reduced-pressure principle backflow preven-
than 6 inches (152 mm), or the distance according to its tion assembly (RP)
listing, above the overflow rim of a water closet bowl
or the highest part of a urinal. 603.5.6.2 Systems with Backflow Devices.
603.5.2 Ballcock. Water closet and urinal tanks shall
Where systems have a backflow device installed
be equipped with a ballcock. The ballcock shall be downstream from a potable water supply pump or
installed with the critical level not less than 1 inch a potable water supply pump connection, the
(25.4 mm) above the full opening of the overflow pipe. device shall be one of the following:
In cases where the ballcock has no hush tube, the bot- (1) Atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB)
tom of the water supply inlet shall be installed 1 inch (2) Pressure vacuum breaker backflow prevention
(25.4 mm) above the full opening of the overflow pipe. assembly (PVB)
603.5.3 Backflow Prevention. Water closet (3) Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker (SVB)
flushometer tanks shall be protected against backflow
by an approved backflow prevention assembly, device, (4) Reduced-pressure principle backflow preven-
or method. tion assembly (RP)
603.5.4 Heat Exchangers. Heat exchangers used 603.5.6.3 Systems with Chemical Injectors.
for heat transfer, heat recovery, or solar heating shall Where systems include a chemical injector or pro-
protect the potable water system from being contami- visions for chemical injection, the potable water
nated by the heat-transfer medium. Single-wall heat supply shall be protected by a reduced-pressure
exchangers used in indirect-fired water heaters shall principle backflow prevention assembly (RP).
meet the requirements of Section 505.4.1. Double-wall 603.5.7 Outlets with Hose Attachments. Potable
heat exchangers shall separate the potable water from water outlets with hose attachments, other than water
the heat-transfer medium by providing a space between heater drains, boiler drains, and clothes washer connec-
the two walls that are vented to the atmosphere. tions, shall be protected by a nonremovable hose bibb-
603.5.5 Water Supply Inlets.Water supply inlets to type backflow preventer, a nonremovable hose bibb-
tanks, vats, sumps, swimming pools, and other receptors type vacuum breaker, or by an atmospheric vacuum
shall be protected by one of the following means: breaker installed not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above
(1) An approved air gap. the highest point of usage located on the discharge side
(2) A listed vacuum breaker installed on the discharge of the last valve. In climates where freezing tempera-
side of the last valve with the critical level not less tures occur, a listed self-draining frost-proof hose bibb
than 6 inches (152 mm) or in accordance with its with an integral backflow preventer or vacuum breaker
listing. shall be used.
(3) A backflow preventer suitable for t he degree of 603.5.8 Water-Cooled Equipment. Water-cooled
hazard, installed in accordance with the require- compressors, degreasers, or other water-cooled equip-
ments for that type of device or assembly as set ment shall be protected by a backflow preventer
forth in this chapter. installed in accordance with the requirements of this
603.5.6 Protection from Lawn Sprinklers and chapter. Water-cooled equipment that produces back-
Irrigation Systems. Potable water supplies to sys- pressure shall be equipped with the appropriate protec-
tems having no pumps or connections for pumping tion.

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603.5.9 Aspirators. Water inlets to water-supplied (4) Reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow
aspirators shall be equipped with a vacuum breaker prevention assembly
installed in accordance with its listing requirements and Potable water supplies to fire protection systems
this chapter. The discharge shall drain through an air that are not normally under pressure shall be protected
gap. Where the tailpiece of a fixture to receive the dis- from backf low and shall be in accordan ce with the
charge of an aspirator is used, the air gap shall be requirements of the appropriate standards referenced in
located above the flood-level rim of the fixture. Table 1701.1.
603.5.10 Steam or Hot Water Boilers. Potable
water connections to steam or hot water boilers shall be
603.5.14.1 Fire Department Connection.
Where fire protection systems supplied from a
«
protected from backflow by a double check valve back- potable water system include a fire department
flow prevention assembly or reduced pressure principle (siamese) connection that is located less than 1700
backfl ow prevent ion assembly in accordance with feet (518.2 m) from a nonpotable water source that
Table 603.2. Where chemicals are introduced into the is capable of being used by the fire department as a
system a reduced pressure principle backflow preven- secondary water supply, the potable water supply
tion assembly shall be provided in accordance with shall be protected by one of the following:
Table 603.2. (1) Reduced pressure principle backflow preven-
603.5.11 Nonpotable Water Piping. In cases tion assembly (RP)
where it is impractical to correct individual cross-con- (2) Reduced pressur e detect or fire p rotecti on
nections on the domestic waterline, the line supplying backflow prevention assembly
such outlets shall be considered a nonpotable water Nonpotable water sources include fire depart-
line. No drinking or domestic water outlets shall be ment vehicles carrying water of questionable qual-
connected to the nonpotable waterline. Where possible, ity or water that is treated with antifreeze, corro-
portions of the nonpotable waterline shall be exposed, sion inhibitors, or extinguishing agents.
and exposed portions shall be properly identified in a
manner satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdic- 603.5.14.2 Chemicals. Where antifreeze, corro-
sion inhibitors, or other chemicals are added to a
«
tion. Each outlet on the nonpotable waterline that is
permitted to be used for drinking or domestic purposes fire protection system supplied from a potable
shall be posted: “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE water supply, the potable water system shall be
WATER, DO NOT DRINK.” protected by one of the following:
603.5.12 Beverage Dispensers. Potable water (1) Reduced pressure
tion assembly (RP)principle backflow preven-
supply to beverage dispensers, carbonated beverage
dispensers, or coffee machines shall be protected by an (2) Reduced pressur e detect or fire p rotecti on
air gap or a vented backflow preventer in accordance backflow prevention assembly
with ASSE 1022. For carbonated beverage dispensers, 603.5.14.3 Hydraulic Design. Where a back-
flow device is installed in the potable water supply
«
piping material installed downstream of the backflow
preventer shall not be affected by carbon dioxide gas. to a fire protection system, the hydraulic design of
the system shall account for the pressure drop
» 603.5.13 Deck-Mounted and Equipment-
Mounted Vacuum Breakers. Deck-mounted or
through the backflow device. Where such devices
are retrofitted for an existing fire protection sys-
equipment-mounted vacuum breakers shall be installed tem, the hydraulics of the sprinkler system design
in accordance with their listing and the manufacturer’s shall be checked to verify that there will be suffi-
installation instructions, with the critical level not less cient water pressure available for satisfactory oper-
than 1 inch (25.4 mm) above the flood-level rim. ation of the fire sprinklers.
» 603.5.14 Protection from Fire Systems. Except
as provided under Section 603.5.14.1 and Section
603.5.15 Health Care or Laboratory Areas. Vac- «
uum breakers for washer-hose bedpans shall be located
603.5.14.2, potable water supplies to fire protection not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) above the floor. Hose
systems that are normally under pressure, including but connections in health care or laboratory areas shall be
not limited to standpipes and automatic sprinkler sys- not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) above the floor.
tems, except in one- or two-family or townhouse resi-
dential sprinkler systems, piped in materials approved 603.5.16
equipment,Special Equipment.
dental vacuum Portable
pumps, and cleaning
chemical dis- «
for potable water distribution systems shall be pro- pensers shall be protected from backflow by an air gap,
tected from backpressure and backsiphonage by one of an atmospheric vacuum breaker, a spill-resistant vac-
the following testable devices: uum breaker, or a reduced pressure principle backflow
(1) Double check valve backflow prevention assembly preventer.
(DC) 603.5.17 Potable Water Outlets and Valves. «
(2) Double check detector fire protection backflow Potable water outlets, freeze-proof yard hydrants, com-
prevention assembly bination stop-and-waste valves, or other fixtures that
(3) Reduced pressu re principle backflow prevention incorporate a stop and waste feature that drains into the
assembly (RP) ground shall not be installed underground.

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» 603.5.18 Pure Water Process Systems.

water supply to a pure water process system, such as
The main gate valves that are 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter
or larger.
dialysis water systems, semiconductor washing sys- 604.2.1 Lead Content of Water Supply Pipe
tems, and similar process piping systems, shall be pro- and Fittings. Pipes, pipe fittings, valves, and faucets
tected from backpressure and backsiphonage by a utilized in the water supply system for non-drinking
reduced-pressure principle backflow preventer. water applications shall have a maximum of 8 percent
» 603.5.18.1 Dialysis Water Systems. The indi-
vidual connections of the dialysis related equip-
lead content.
ment to the dialysis pure water system shall not 604.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Tube. Copper or cop- «
require additional backflow protection. per alloy
less tube L.
than Type for water piping shall have a weight of not
» 603.5.19 Plumbing Fixture Fittings. Plumbing
fixture fittings with integral backflow protection shall Exception: Type M copper or copper alloy tubing shall be
comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. permitted to be used for wat er piping where piping is
aboveground in, or on, a building or underground outside of
» 603.5.20 Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot
Tubs. Potable water supply to swimming pools, spas, structures.
and hot tubs shall be protected by an air gap or a 604.4 Hard-Drawn Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing. «
reduced pressure principle backflow preventer in Hard-drawn copper or copper alloy tubing for water supply
accordance with the following: and distribution in addition to the required incised marking,
(1) The unit is equipped with a submerged fill line. shall be marked in accordance with ASTM B88. The colors
(2) The potable water supply is directly connected to shall be: Type K, green; Type L, blue; and Type M, red.
the unit circulation system. 604.5 Flexible Connectors. Flexible water connectors «
shall be installed in readily accessible locations, and where
under continuous pressure shall be in accordance with
604.0 Materials.
ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6.
604.1 Pipe, Tube, and Fittings. Pipe, tube, fittings, sol-
vent cements, thread sealants, solders, and flux used in 604.6 Cast-Iron Fittings. Cast-iron fittings up to and
including 2 inches (50 mm) in size, where used in connec-
«
potable water systems intended to supply drinking water
shall be in accordance with the requirements of NSF 61. tion with potable water piping, shall be galvanized.
Where
taining fittings and 15
valves are made from copperand
alloys con- 604.7 Malleable Iron Fittings. Malleable iron water fit-
more than percent zinc by weight, are used tings shall be galvanized. «
in plastic piping systems, they shall be resistant to dezincifi-
cation and stress corrosion cracking in accordance with
604.8 Previously Used Piping and Tubing. Piping
and tubing that has previously been used for a purpose other
«
NSF 14. than for potable water systems shall not be used.
Materials used in the water supply system, except
valves and similar devices, shall be of a like material,
604.9 Epoxy Coat ing. Epoxy coating used on existing,
underground steel building supply piping shall be in accor-
«
except where otherwise approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. dance with NSF 61 and AWWA C210.
Materials for building water piping and building supply 604.10 Plastic Materials. Approved plastic materials
shall be permitted to be used in building supply piping, pro-
«
piping shall comply with the applicable standards refer-
enced in Table 604.1. vided that where metal building supply piping is used for
electrical grounding purposes, replacement piping therefore
604.2 Lead Content. The maximum allowable lead con-
shall be of like materials.
tent in pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures
intended to convey or dispense water for human consump- Exception: Where a grounding system acceptable to the
tion shall be not more than a weighted average of 0.25 per- Authority Having Jurisdiction is installed, inspected, and
cent with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes, pipe fit- approved, metallic pipe shall be permitted to be replaced
tings, plumbing fittings, and fixtures. For solder and flux, with nonmetallic pipe.
the lead content shall be not more than 0.2 percent where 604.10.1 Tracer Wire. Plastic materials for building
used
humaninconsumption.
piping systems that convey or dispense water for supply piping outside underground shall have a blue
insulated copper tracer wire or other approved conduc-
Exceptions: tor installed adjacent to the piping. Access shall be pro-
(1) Pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings, fixtures, or back- vided to the tracer wire or the tracer wire shall termi-
flow preventers used for nonpotable services such as nate aboveground at each end of the nonmetallic pip-
manufacturing, industrial processing, irrigation, out- ing. The tracer wire size shall be not less than 18 AWG
door watering, or any other uses where the water is not and the insulation type shall be suitable for direct
used for human consumption. burial.
(2) Flush valves, fill valves, flushometer valves, tub fillers,
shower valves, service saddles, or water distribution
604.11 Solder. Solder shall comply with the requirements
of Section 604.2.
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TABLE 604.1
MATERIALS FOR BUILDING SUPPLY AND WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING AND FITTINGS
WATER
BUILDING
DISTRIBUTION REFERENCED REFERENCED
MATERIAL SUPPLY PIPE
PIPE AND STANDARD(S) PIPE STANDARD(S) FITTINGS
AND FITTINGS
FITTINGS

Copper and Copper ASTM B42, ASTM B43,

Alloys ASME B16.15, ASME B16.18,
ASTM B75, ASTM B88,
X X ASME B16.22, ASME B16.26,
ASTM B135, ASTM B251,
ASME B16.51
ASTM B302, ASTM B447
CPVC ASTM D2846, ASTM F437,
ASTM D2846, ASTM F441,
X X ASTM F438, ASTM F439,
ASTM F442, CSA B137.6
ASTM F1970, CSA B137.6
CPVC-AL-CPVC X X ASTM
F2855 ASTM
D2846
Ductile-Iron ASME B16.4, AWWA C110,
X X AWWA
C151
AWWA C153
Galvanized Steel X X ASTM
A53 ––
Malleable Iron X X –– ASME
B16.3
PE ASTM D2239, ASTM D2737, ASTM D2609, ASTM D2683,
X* –– ASTM D3035, AWWA C901, ASTM D3261, ASTM F1055,
CSA B137.1 CSA B137.1
PE-AL-PE ASTM F1282, ASTM F1974,
X X ASTMF1282,CSAB137.9
CSA B137.9
PE-RT ASTM F1807, ASTM F2098,
X X ASTM
F2769 ASTM F2159, ASTM F2735,
ASTM F2769
PEX
ASSEF1807,
ASTM 1061, ASTM
ASTM F877,
F1960,
ASTM F876, ASTM F877,
X X ASTM F1961, ASTM F2080,
CSA B137.5, AWWA C904* ASTM F2159, ASTM F2735,
CSA B137.5
PEX-AL-PEX ASTM F1281, CSA B137.10, ASTM F1281, ASTM F1974,
X X
ASTM F2262 ASTM F2434, CSA B137.10
PP X X ASTMF2389,CSAB137.11 ASTMF2389,CSAB137.11
PVC ASTM D1785, ASTM D2241, ASTM D2464, ASTM D2466,
X* ––
AWWA C900 ASTM D2467, ASTM F1970
Stainless Steel X X ASTM
A269,
ASTM A312 ––
* For building supply or cold-water applications.

604.12 Flexible Corrugated Connectors. Flexible the first 18 inches (457 mm) of piping connected to a water
corrugated connectors of copper, copper alloy, or stainless heater.
steel shall be limited to the following connector lengths:
(1) Fixture Connectors – 30 inches (762 mm) 605.0 Joints and Connections.
(2) Washing Machine Connectors – 72 inches (1829 mm) 605.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe, Tubin g, and
(3) Dishwasher and Icemaker Connectors – 120 inches Joints. Joining methods for copper or copper alloy pipe,
(3048 mm) tubing, and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the «
604.13 Water Heater Connectors. Flexible metallic manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall comply
(copper and stainless steel), reinforced flexible, braided with Section 605.1.1 through Section 605.1.5.
stainless steel, or polymer braided with EPDM core connec-
tors that connect a water heater to the piping system shall
605.1.1 Brazed Joints. Brazed joints between cop-
per or copper alloy pipe or tubing and fittings shall be
«
be in accordance with ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6. made with brazing alloys having a liquid temperature
Copper, copper alloy, or stainless steel flexible connectors above 1000°F (538°C). The joint surfaces to be brazed
shall not exceed 24 inches (610 mm). PEX, PEX-AL-PEX, shall be cleaned bright by either manual or mechanical
PE-AL-PE, or PE-RT tubing shall not be installed within means. Tubing shall be cut square and reamed to full

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inside diameter. Brazing flux shall be applied to the the tubing is inserted into the fitting and gripping
joint surfaces where required by manufacturer’s recom- mechanism has engaged on the pipe.
mendation. Brazing filler metal in accordance with
AWS A5.8 shall be applied at the point where the pipe
605.1.4 Soldered Joints. Soldered joints between
copper or copper alloy pipe or tubing and fittings shall
«
or tubing enters the socket of the fitting. be made in accordance with ASTM B828 with the fol-
» 605.1.2 Flared Joints. Flared joints for soft copper
or copper alloy water tubing shall be made with fittings
lowing sequence of joint preparation and operation as
follows: measuring and cutting, reaming, cleaning,
that are in accordance with the applicable standards fluxing, assembly and support, heating, applying the
referenced in Table 604.1. Pipe or tubing shall be cut solder, cooling and cleaning. Pipe or tubing shall be cut
square using an appropriate tubing cutter. The tubing square and reamed to the full inside diameter including
shall be reamed to full inside diameter, resized to the removal of burrs on the outside of the pipe or tub-
round, and expanded with a proper flaring tool. ing. Surfaces to be joined shall be cleaned bright by
» 605.1.3 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
include, but are not limited to, compression, flanged,
manual or mechanical means. Flux shall be applied to
pipe or tubing and fittings and shall be in accordance
grooved, pressed, and push fit fittings. with ASTM B813, and shall become noncorrosive and
nontoxic after soldering. Insert pipe or tubing into the
» 605.1.3.1 Mechanically Formed Tee Fit-
tings. Mechanically formed tee fittings shall have
base of the fitting and remove excess flux. Pipe or tub-
ing and fitting shall be supported to ensure a uniform
extracted collars that shall be formed in a continu- capillary space around the joint. Heat shall be applied
ous operation consisting of drilling a pilot hole and using an air or fuel torch with the flame perpendicular
drawing out the pipe or tube surface to form a col- to the pipe or tubing using acetylene or an LP gas. Pre-
lar having a height not less than three times the heating shall depend on the size of the joint. The flame
thickness of the branch tube wall. The branch pipe shall be moved to the fitting cup and alternate between
or tube shall be notched to conform to the inner the pipe or tubing and fitting. Solder in accordance
curve of the run pipe or tube and shall have two with ASTM B32 shall be applied to the joint surfaces
dimple depth stops to ensure that penetration of the until capillary action draws the molten solder into the
branch pipe or tube into the collar is of a depth for cup. Solder and fluxes with a lead content that exceeds
brazing and that the branch pipe or tube does not 0.2 percent shall be prohibited in piping systems con-
obstruct the flow in the main line pipe or tube. veying potable water. Joint surfaces shall not be dis-
Dimple depth stops shall be in line with the run of turbed until cool and any remaining flux residue shall
the pipe or tube. The second dimple shall be 1⁄4 of be cleaned.
an inch (6.4 mm) above the first and shall serve as
a visual point of inspection. Fittings and joints
605.1.5 Threaded Joints. Threaded joints for cop-
per or copper alloy pipe shall be made with pipe
«
shall be made by brazing. Soldered joints shall not threads in accordance w ith ASME B1.20.1. Thread
be permitted. sealant tape or compound shall be applied only on male
» 605.1.3.2 Pressed Fittings. Pressed fittings for
copper or copper alloy pipe or tubing shall have an
threads, and such material shall be of approved types,
insoluble in water, and nontoxic.
elastomeric o-ring that forms the joint. The pipe or
tubing shall be fully inserted into the fitting, and
605.2 CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints. CPVC plastic
pipe and fitting joining methods shall be installed in accor-
«
the pipe or tubing marked at the shoulder of the fit- dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and
ting. Pipe or tubing shall be cut square, chamfered, shall comply with Section 605.2.1 through Section 605.2.3.
and reamed to full inside diameter. The fitting
alignment shall be checked against the mark on the
605.2.1 Mechanical Joints. Removable and nonre-
movable push fit fittings that employ a quick assembly
«
pipe or tubing to ensure the pipe or tubing is push fit connector shall be in accordance with ASSE
inserted into the fitting. The joint shall be pressed 1061.
using the tool recommended by the manufacturer.
» 605.1.3.3 Push Fit Fittings. Removable and
605.2.2 Solvent Cement Joints. Solvent cement
joints for CPVC pipe and fittings shall be clean from
«
nonremovable
per alloy tubingpush fit fittings
or pipe for copper
that employ quick or cop-
assem- dirt andF493,
ASTM moisture. Solvent
requiring thecements
use of ainprimer
accordance
shall with
be
bly push fit connectors shall be in accordance with orange in color. The primer shall be colored and be in
ASSE 1061. Push fit fittings for copper or copper accordance with ASTM F656. Listed solvent cement in
alloy pipe or tubing shall have an approved elas- accordance with ASTM F493 that does not require the
tomeric o-ring that forms the joint. Pipe or tubing use of primers, yellow or red in color, shall be permit-
shall be cut square, chamfered, and reamed to full ted for pipe and fittings manufactured in accordance
inside diameter. The tubing shall be fully inserted with ASTM D2846, 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) through 2
into the fitting, and the tubing marked at the shoul- inches (50 mm) in diameter or ASTM F442, 1⁄2 of an
der of the fitting. The fitting alignment shall be inch (15 mm) through 3 inches (80 mm) in diameter.
checked against the mark on the tubing to ensure Apply primer where required inside the fitting and to

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the depth of the fitting on pipe. Apply liberal coat of

cement to the outside surface of pipe to depth of fitting
605.4.2 Push-On Joints. Push-on joints for ductile
iron pipe and fittings shall consist of a single elastomeric
«
and inside of fitting. Place pipe inside fitting to force- gasket that shall be assembled by positioning the elas-
fully bottom the pipe in the socket and hold together tomeric gasket in an annular recess in the pipe or fitting
until joint is set. socket and forcing the plain end of thepipe or fitting into
» 605.2.3 Threaded Joints.Threads shall comply with
ASME B1.20.1. A minimum of Schedule 80 shall be
the socket. The plain end shall compress the elastomeric
gasket to form a positive seal and shall be designed so
permitted to be threaded; however, the pressure rating that the elastomeric gasket shall be locked in place
against displacement. The elastomeric gasket shall com-
shall be
tings reduced
shall by 50
not result in percent. The use
a 50 percent of molded
reduction in thefit- ply with AWWA C111. Lubricant recommended for
pressure rating of the pipe provided that the molded fit- potable water application by the pipe manufacturer shall
tings shall be fabricated so that the wall thickness of the be applied to the gasket and plain end of the pipe.
material is maintained at the threads. Thread sealant 605.5 Galvanized Steel Pipe and Joints. Galvanized
steel pipe and fitting joining methods shall be installed in
«
compound that is compatible with the pipe and fitting,
insoluble in water, and nontoxic shall be applied to male accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions
threads. Caution shall be used during assembly to pre- and shall comply with Section 605.5.1 or Section 605.5.2.
vent over tightening of the CPVC components once the 605.5.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
be made with an approved and listed elastomeric gasket.
«
thread sealant has been applied. Female CPVC threaded
fittings shall be used with plastic male threads only. 605.5.2 Threaded Joints. Threaded joints shall be
made with pipe threads that are in accordance with
«
605.3 CPVC/AL/CPVC Plastic Pipe and Joints .
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride/aluminum/chlorinated ASME B1.20.1. Thread sealant tape or compound shall
polyvinyl chloride (CPVC/AL/CPVC) plastic pipe and fit- be applied only on male threads, and such material
ting joining methods shall be installed in accordance with shall be of approved types, insoluble in water, and non-
the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall com- toxic.
ply with Section 605.3.1. 605.6 PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing and Joints. PE plastic «
605.3.1 Solvent Cement Joints. Solvent cement pipe or tubing and fitting joining methods shall be installed in
joints for CPVC/AL/CPVC pipe and fittings shall be accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions
clean from dirt and moisture. Solvent cements in accor- and shall comply with Section 605.6.1or Section 605.6.2.
dance with ASTM F493, requiring the use of a primer
shall be orange in color. The primer shall be colored
605.6.1 Heat-Fusion Joints. Heat-fusion joints
between PE pipe or tubing and fittings shall be assem-
«
and be in accordance with ASTM F656. Listed solvent bled in accordance with Section 605.6.1.1 through Sec-
cement in accordance with ASTM F493 that does not tion 605.6.1.3 using butt, socket, and electro-fusion
require the use of primers, yellow in color, shall be per- heat methods.
mitted to join pipe manufactured in accordance with
ASTM F2855 and fittings manufactured in accordance
605.6.1.1 Butt-Fusion Joints. Butt-fusion «
joints shall be installed in accordance with ASTM
with ASTM D2846, 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) through 2 F2620 and shall be made by heating the squared
inches (50 mm) in diameter. Apply primer where ends of two pipes, pipe and fitting, or two fittings
required inside the fitting and to the depth of the fitting by holding ends against a heated element. The
on pipe. Apply liberal coat of cement to the outside heated element shall be removed where the proper
surface of pipe to depth of fitting and inside of fitting. melt is obtained and joined ends shall be placed
Place pipe inside fitting to forcefully bottom the pipe in together with applied force.
the socket and hold together until joint is set.
» 605.4 Ductile Iron Pipe and Joints. Ductile iron pipe
605.6.1.2 Electro-Fusion Joints. Electro-
fusion joints shall be heated internally by a con-
«
and fitting joining methods shall be installed in accordance ductor at the interface of the joint. Align and
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall restrain fitting to pipe to prevent movement and
comply with Section 605.4.1 or Section 605.4.2. apply electric current to the fitting. Turn off the
» 605.4.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints for current when the proper time has elapsed to heat
ductile iron pipe and fittings shall consist of a bell that is the joint. The joint shall fuse together and remain
cast integrally with the pipe or fitting and provided with undisturbed until cool.
an exterior flange having bolt holes and a socket with
annular recesses for the sealing gasket and the plain end
605.6.1.3 Socket-Fusion Joints. Socket-
fusion joints shall be installed in accordance with
«
of the pipe or fitting. The elastomeric gasket shall com- ASTM F2620 and shall be made by simultane-
ply with AWWA C111. Lubricant recommended for ously heating the outside surface of a pipe end and
potable water application by the pipe manufacturer shall the inside of a fitting socket. Where the proper
be applied to the gasket and plain end of the pipe. melt is obtained, the pipe and fitting shall be

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joined by inserting one into the other with applied been approved. PE-RT tubing shall be installed in accor-
force. The joint shall fuse together and remain dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
undisturbed until cool.
» 605.6.2 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints
605.8.1 Fittings. Metal insert fittings, metal com-
pression fittings, and plastic fittings shall be manufac-
«
between PE pipe or tubing and fittings shall include tured to and marked in accordance with the standards
insert and mechanical compression fittings that provide for fittings in Table 604.1.
a pressure seal resistance to pullout. Joints for insert
fittings shall be made by cutting the pipe square, using 60 5. 9 PEX Pl as tic Tu bi ng an d Jo in ts . PEX plastic «
a cutter designed for plastic piping, and removal of tubing and fitting joining methods shall be installed in
sharp
over theedges.
end Two
of thestainless steel clamps
pipe. Fittings shall
shall be be placed
checked for accordance
and with the
shall comply withmanufacturer’s installation
Section 605.9.1 and Sectioninstructions
605.9.2.
proper size based on the diameter of the pipe. The end 605.9.1 Fittings. Fittings for PEX tubing shall com-
ply with the applicable standards referenced in Table
«
of pipe shall be placed over the barbed insert fitting,
making contact with the fitting shoulder. Clamps shall 604.1. PEX tubing in accordance with ASTM F876
be positioned equal to 180 degrees (3.14 rad) apart and shall be marked with the applicable standard designa-
shall be tightened to provide a leak tight joint. Com- tion for the fittings, specified by the tubing manufac-
pression type couplings and fittings shall be permitted turer for use with the tubing.
for use in joining PE piping and tubing. Stiffeners that
extend beyond the clamp or nut shall be prohibited.
605.9.2 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
«
Bends shall be not less than 30 pipe diameters, or the installation instructions.
coil radius where bending with the coil. Bends shall not
be permitted closer than 10 pipe diameters of a fitting
605.10 PEX-AL-PEX Plastic Tubing and Joints.
PEX-AL-PEX plastic pipe or tubing and fitting joining
«
or valve. Mechanical joints shall be designed for their methods shall be installed in accordance with the manufac-
intended use.
turer’s installation instructions and shall comply with Sec-
» 605.7 PE-AL-PE Plastic Pipe/Tubing and Joint s.
PE-AL-PE plastic pipe or tubing and fitting joining meth-
tion 605.10.1 and Section 605.10.1.1.
ods shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s 605.10.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints
between PEX-AL-PEX tubing and fittings shall include
«
installation instructions and shall comply with Section
605.7.1 and Section 605.7.1.1. mechanical and compression type fittings and insert fit-

» 605.7.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints for

PE-AL-PE pipe or tubing and fittings shall be either of
tings withring
crimping a crimping
shall be ring. Insert fittings
in accordance with utilizing
ASTM a
F1974 or ASTM F2434. Crimp joints for crimp insert
the metal insert fittings with a split ring and compres- fittings shall be joined to PEX-AL-PEX pipe by the
sion nut or metal insert fittings with copper crimp compression of a crimp ring around the outer circum-
rings. Metal insert fittings shall comply with ASTM ference of the pipe, forcing the pipe material into annu-
F1974. Crimp insert fittings shall be joined to the pipe lar spaces formed by ribs on the fitting.
by placing the copper crimp ring around the outer cir-
cumference of the pipe, forcing the pipe material into 605.10.1.1 Compression Joints. Compression
joints shall include compression insert fittings and
«
the space formed by the ribs on the fitting until the pipe
contacts the shoulder of the fitting. The crimp ring shall be joined to PEX-AL-PEX pipe through the
shall then be positioned on the pipe so the edge of the compression of a split ring or compression nut
crimp ring is 1⁄8 of an inch (3.2 mm) to 1⁄4 of an inch around the outer circumference of the pipe, forcing
(6.4 mm) from the end of the pipe. The jaws of the the pipe material into the annular space formed by
crimping tool shall be centered over the crimp ring and the ribs on the fitting.
tool perpendicular to the barb. The jaws shall be closed
around the crimp ring and shall not be crimped more
605.1 1 Polyprop ylene (PP) Pipin g and Joints. PP
pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the
«
than once. manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall comply
» 605.7.1.1 Compression Joints. Compression with Section 605.11.1 through Section 605.11.3.
joints for PE-AL-PE pipe or tubing and fittings
shall be joined through the compression of a split
605.11.1 Heat-Fusion Joints. Heat-fusion joints for «
ring, by a compression nut around the circumfer- polypropylene
installed (PP) pipe heat-fused
with socket-type and fittingpolypropylene
joints shall befit-
ence of the pipe. The compression nut and split tings, fusion outlets, butt-fusion polypropylene fittings
ring shall be placed around the pipe. The ribbed or pipe, or electro-fusion polypropylene fittings. Joint
end of the fitting shall be inserted onto the pipe surfaces shallbe clean and freefrom moisture. Thejoint
until the pipe contacts the shoulder of the fitting. shall be undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in
Position and compress the split ring by tightening accordance with ASTM F2389 or CSA B137.11.
the compression nut onto the insert fitting.
» 605.8 PE-RT. Polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT)
605.11.2 Mechanical and Compression Sleeve
Joints. Mechanical and compression sleeve joints
«
tubing shall be marked with the appropriate standard desig- shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
nation(s) listed in Table 604.1 for which the tubing has installation instructions.

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» 605.11.3 Threaded Joints. PP pipe shall not be tion of the base metal. Chemical composition of the
threaded. PP transition fittings for connection to other filler metal shall comply with AWS A5.9 based on the
piping materials shall only be threaded by use of cop- alloy content of the piping material.
per alloy or stainless steel inserts molded in the fitting. 605.14 Slip Joints. In water piping, slip joints shall be «
» 605.12 PVC Plastic Pipe and Joints. PVC plastic pipe permitted to be used only on the exposed fixture supply.
and fitting joining methods shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall
605.15 Dielectric Unions. Dielectric unions where
installed at points of connection where there is a dissimilar-
«
comply with Section 605.12.1 through Section 605.12.3. ity of metals shall be in accordance with ASSE 1079.

» 605.12.1 Mechanical
shall be designed Joints.
to provide Mechanical
a permanent seal andjoints
shall
be of the mechanical or push-on joint. The mechanical
605.16
between Joints
various Between Various
materials shall Materials.
be installed Joints
in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall
«
joint shall include a pipe spigot that has a wall thick- comply with Section 605.16.1 through Section 605.16.3.
ness to withstand without deformation or collapse; the
compressive force exerted where the fitting is tight-
605.16.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe or Tub-
ing to Threaded Pipe Joints. Joints from copper or
«
ened. The push-on joint shall have a minimum wall copper alloy pipe or tubing to threaded pipe shall be
thickness of the bell at any point between the ring and made by the use of copper alloy adapter, copper alloy
the pipe barrel. The elastomeric gasket shall comply nipple [minimum 6 inches (152 mm)], dielectric fitting,
with ASTM D3139, and be of such size and shape as to or dielectric union in accordance with ASSE 1079. The
provide a compressive force against the spigot and joint between the copper or copper alloy pipe or tubing
socket after assembly to provide a positive seal. and the fitting shall be a soldered, brazed, flared, or
» 605.12.2 Solvent Cement Joints. Solvent cement
joints for PVC pipe and fittings shall be clean from dirt
pressed joint and the connection between the threaded
pipe and the fitting shall be made with a standard pipe
and moisture. Pipe shall be cut square and pipe shall be size threaded joint.
deburred. Where surfaces to be joined are cleaned and
free of dirt, moisture, oil, and other foreign material,
605.16.2 Plastic Pipe to Other Materials.Where
connecting plastic pipe to other types of piping,
«
apply primer purple in color in accordance with ASTM approved types of adapter or transition fittings designed
F656. Primer shall be applied until the surface of the for the specific transition intended shall be used.
pipe and fitting is softened. Solvent cements in accor-
dance with ASTM D2564 shall be applied to all joint 605.16.3 Stainless Steel to Other Materials.
surfaces. Joints shall be made while both the inside Where connecting stainless steel pipe to other types of «
socket surface and outside surface of pipe are wet with piping, mechanical joints of the compression type,
solvent cement. Hold joint in place and undisturbed for dielectric fitting, or dielectric union in accordance with
1 minute after assembly. ASSE 1079 and designed for the specific transition
intended shall be used.
» 605.12.3 Threaded Joints. Threads shall comply
with ASME B1.20.1. A minimum of Schedule 80 shall
be permitted to be threaded; however, the pressure rating 606.0 Valves.
shall be reduced by 50 percent. The use of molded fit- 606.1 General. Valves up to and including 2 inches (50
tings shall not result in a 50 percent reduction in the mm) in size shall be copper alloy or other approved material.
pressure rating of the pipe provided that the molded fit- Sizes exceeding 2 inches (50 mm) shall be permitted to have
tings shall be fabricated so that the wall thickness of the cast iron or copper alloy bodies. Each gate or ball valve shall
material is maintained at the threads. Thread sealant be a fullway type with working parts of non-corrosive mate-
compound that is compatible with the pipe and fitting, rial. Valves carrying water used in potable water systems
insoluble in water, and nontoxic shall be applied to male intended to supply drinking water shall be in accordance with
threads. Caution shall be used during assembly to pre- the requirements of NSF 61 and ASME A112.4.14, ASME
vent over tightening of the PVC components once the B16.34, ASTM F1970, ASTM F2389, AWWA C500,
thread sealant has been applied. Female PVC threaded AWWA C504, AWWA C507, CSA B125.3, MSS SP-67,
fittings shall be used with plastic male threads only. MSS SP-70, MSS SP-71, MSS SP-72, MSS SP-78, MSS SP-
» 605.13 Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints. Joining meth-
ods for stainless steel pipe and fittings shall be installed in
80, MSS SP-110, MSS SP-122, or NSF 359.
606.2 Fullway Valve. A fullway valve controlling outlets
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions shall be installed on the discharge side of each water meter
and shall comply with Section 605.13.1 or Section 605.13.2. and on each unmetered water supply. Water piping supply-
» 605.13.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints ing more than one building on one premises shall be
shall be designed for their intended use. Such joints equipped with a separate fullway valve to each building, so
shall include compression, flanged, grooved , pressed, arranged that the water supply can be turned on or off to an
and threaded. individual or separate building provided; however, that sup-
» 605.13.2 Welded Joints. Welded joints shall be
either fusion or resistance welded based on the selec-
ply piping to a single-family residence and building acces-
sory thereto shall be permitted to be controlled on one

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valve. Such shutoff valves shall be accessible. A fullway 608.0 Water Pressure, Pressure Regulators, Pres-
valve shall be installed on the discharge piping from water sure Relief Valves, and Vacuum Relief Valves.
supply tanks at or near the tank. A fullway valve shall be 608.1 Inadequate Water Pressure. Where the water
installed on the cold water supply pipe to each water heater pressure in the main or other source of supply will not pro-
at or near the water heater. vide a residual water pressure of not less than 15 pounds
606.3 Multidwelling Units. In multidwelling units, one force per square inch (psi) (103 kPa), after allowing for fric-
or more shutoff valves shall be provided in each dwelling tion and other pressure losses, a tank and a pump or other
unit so that the water supply to a plumbing fixture or group means that will provide said 15 psi (103 kPa) pressure shall
of fixtures in that dwelling unit can be shut off without be installed. Where fixtures, fixture fittings, or both are
stopping water supply to fixtures in other dwelling units. installed
kPa), thatthat requireresidual
minimum residualpressure
pressureshall
exceeding 15 psi (103
be provided.
These valves shall be accessible in the dwelling unit that
they control. 608.2 Excessive Water Pressure. Where static water
pressure in the water supply piping is exceeding 80 psi (552
606.4 Multiple Openings. Valves used to control two or kPa), an approved-type pressure regulator preceded by an
more openings shall be fullway gate valves, ball valves, or adequate strainer shall be installed and the static pressure
other approved valves designed and approved for the ser- reduced to 80 psi (552 kPa) or less. Pressure regulator(s)
vice intended. equal to or exceeding 11⁄2 inches (40 mm) shall not require a
606.5 Control Valve. A control valve shall be installed strainer. Such regulator(s) shall control the pressure to
immediately ahead of each water-supplied appliance and water outlets in the building unless otherwise approved by
immediately ahead of each slip joint or appliance supply. the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Each such regulator and
Parallel water distribution systems shall provide a con- strainer shall be accessibly located aboveground or in a
trol valve either immediately ahead of each fixture being vault equipped with a properly sized and sloped boresighted
supplied or installed at the manifold, and shall be identified drain to daylight, shall be protected from freezing, and
with the fixture being supplied. Where parallel water distri- shall have the strainer readily accessible for cleaning with-
bution system manifolds are located in attics, crawl spaces, out removing the regulator or strainer body or disconnect-
or other locations not readily accessible, a separate shutoff ing the supply piping. Pipe size determinations shall be
valve shall be required immediately ahead of each individ- based on 80 percent of the reduced pressure where using
ual fixture or appliance served. Table 610.4. An approved expansion tank shall be installed
in the cold water distribution piping downstream of each
606.6 accessible. Required shutoff or control valves
shall beAccessible. suchdue
regulator to prevent excessive
ing to thermal expansion and topressure
maintainfrom
the develop-
pressure
606.7 Multiple Fixtures. A single control valve shall be setting of the regulator. Expansion tanks used in potable
installed on a water supply line ahead of an automatic water systems intended to supply drinking water shall be in
metering valve that supplies a battery of fixtures. accordance with NSF 61. The expansion tank shall be prop-
erly sized and installed in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s installation instructions and listing. Systems
607.0 Potable Water Supply Tanks. designed by registered design professionals shall be per-
607.1 General. Potable water supply tanks shall be installed mitted to use approved pressure relief valves in lieu of
in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instruc- expansion tanks provided such relief valves have a maxi-
tions, and supported in accordance with thebuilding code. mum pressure relief setting of 100 psi (689 kPa) or less.
607.2 Potable Water Tanks. Potable water supply 608.3 Expansion Tanks, and Combination Temper-
tanks, interior tank coatings, or tank liners intended to sup- ature and Pressure-Relief Valves. A water system
ply drinking water shall be in accordance with NSF 61. provided with a check valve, backflow preventer, or other
607.3 Venting. Tanks used for potable water shall be normally closed device that prevents dissipation of building
tightly covered and vented in accordance with the manufac- pressure back into the water main, independent of the type
turer’s installation instructions. Such vent shall be screened of water heater used, shall be provided with an approved,
with a corrosion-resistant material of not less than number liste d, and adequate ly sized expa nsion tank or othe r
24 mesh. approved device having a similar function to control ther-
mal expan sion. Such expa nsion tank or other appr oved
607.4 inch (0.01 m2Tanks
square Overflow. shallthat
) overflow haveis not less than
screened withaa16
cor- device shall bewinstalled on the building sideand
of the check
valve, backflo preventer, or other device shall be
rosion-resistant material of not less than number 24 mesh. sized and install ed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
607.5 Valves. Pressurized tanks shall be provided with a installation instructions.
listed pressure-relief valve installed in accordance with the A water system containing storage water heating equip-
manufacturer’s installation instructions. The relief valve ment shall be provided with an approved, listed, adequately
shall be discharged in accordance with Section 608.5. sized combination temperature and pressure-relief valve,
Where a potable water supply tank is located above the fix- except for listed nonstorage instantaneous heaters having an
tures, appliances, or system components it serves it shall be inside diameter of not more than 3 inches (80 mm). Each
equipped with a vacuum relief valve that is in accordance such approved combination temperature and pressure-relief
with CSA Z21.22. valve shall be installed on the water-heating device in an

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approved location based on its listing requirements and the below the average local frost depth. The cover shall be not
manufacturer’s installation instructions. Each such combi- less than 12 inches (305 mm) below finish grade.
nation temperature and pressure-relief valve shall be pro- 609.2 Trenches. Water pipes shall not be run or laid in the
vided with a drain in accordance with Section 608.5. same trench as building sewer or drainage piping con structed
608.4 Pressure Relief Valves. Each pressure relief of clay or materials that are not approved for use within a
valve shall be an approved automatic type with drain, and building unless both of the following conditions are met:
each such relief valve shall be set at a pressure of not more (1) The bottom of the water pipe, shall be not less than 12
than 150 psi (1034 kPa). No shutoff valve shall be installed inches (305 mm) above the top ofthe sewer or drain line.
between the relief valve and the system.
608.5 Discharge Piping. The discharge piping serving a (2) vated
The water
at onepipe
sideshall
of the
be placed
common on trench
a solidwith
shelfa exca-
clear
temperature relief valve, pressure relief valve, or combina- horizontal distance of not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
tion of both shall have no valves, obstructions, or means of from the sewer or drain line.
isolation and be provided with the following: Water pipes crossing sewer or drainage piping
(1) Equal to the size of the valve outlet and shall discharge constructed of clay or materials that are not approved
full size to the flood level of the area receiving the dis- for use within a building shall be laid not less than 12
charge and pointing down. inches (305 mm) above the sewer or drain pipe.
(2) Materials shall be rated at not less than the operating 609.3 Under Concrete Slab. Water piping installed
temperature of the system and approved for such use. within a building and in or under a concrete floor slab rest-
(3) Discharge pipe shall discharge independently by grav- ing on the ground shall be installed in accordance with the
ity through an air gap into the drainage system or out- following requirements:
side of the building with the end of the pipe not (1) Ferrous p iping shall have a protective coating of an
exceeding 2 feet (610 mm) and not less than 6 inches approved type, machine applied and in accordance with
(152 mm) above the ground and pointing downwards. recognized standards. Field wrapping shall provide
equivalent protection and shall be restricted tothose short
(4) Discharge in such a manner that does not cause per- sections and fittings necessarily stripped for threading.
sonal injury or structural damage. Zinc coating (galvanizing) shall not be deemed adequate
(5) No part of such discharge pipe shall be trapped or sub- protection for piping or fittings. Approved nonferrous
ject to freezing. piping shall not be required to be wrapped.
(6) The terminal end of the pipe shall not be threaded. (2) Copper or copper alloy tubing shall be installed without
(7) Discharge from a relief valve into a water heater pan joints where possible. Where joints are permitted, they
shall be prohibited. shall be brazed, and fittings shall be wrought copper.
608.6 Water-Heating Devices. A water-heating device For the purpose of this section, “within a building” shall
connected to a separate storage tank and having valves mean within the fixed limits of the building foundation.
between said heater and tank shall be provided with an 609.4 Testing. Upon completion of a section or of the
approved water pressure relief valve. entire hot and cold water supply system, it shall be tested
and proved tight under a water pr essure not less than the
608.7 Vacuum Relief Valves. Where a hot-water stor-
working pressure under which it is to be used. The water
age tank or an indirect water heater is located at an eleva- used for tests shall be obtained from a potable source of sup-
tion above the fixture outlets in the hot-water system, a vac- ply. Except for plastic piping, a 50 psi (345 kPa) air pressure
uum relief valve that is in accordance with CSA Z21.22 shall be permitted to be substituted for the water test. In
shall be installed on the storage tank or heater. either method of test, the piping shall withstand the test
without leaking for a period of not less than 15 minutes.
609.0 Installation, Testing, Unions, and Location. 609.5 Unions. Unions shall be installed in the water sup-
609.1 Installation. Water piping shall be adequately sup- ply piping not more than 12 inches (305 mm) of regulating
ported in accordance with Table 313.3. Burred ends shall be equipment, water heating, conditioning tanks, and similar
reamed to the full bore of the pipe or tube. Changes in equipment that requires service by removal or replacement
direction shall be made by the appropriate use of fittings, in a manner that will facilitate its ready removal.
except that changes
tubing shall in direction
be permitted in copper
to be made or copper
with bends, alloy
provided 609.6
buildingLocation. Except
supply shall as provided
be located in Section
in a lot 609.7,
other than no
the lot
that such bends are made with bending equipment that does that is the site of the building or structure served by such
not deform or create a loss in the cross-sectional area of the building supply.
tubing. Changes in direction are allowed with flexible pipe 609.7 Abutting Lot. Nothing contained in this code shall
and tubing without fittings in accordance with the manufac- be construed to prohibit the use of an abutting lot to:
turer’s instructions. Provisions shall be made for expansion (1) Provide access to connect a building supply to an avail-
in hot-water piping. Piping, equipment, appurtenances, and able public water service where proper cause and legal
devices shall be installed in a workmanlike manner in accor- easement not in violation of other requirements have
dance with the provisions and intent of the code. Building been first established to the satisfaction of the Author-
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(2) Provide additional space for a building supply where 609.11.1 Insulation Requirements. Domestic hot
proper cause, transfer of ownership, or change of bound- water piping shall be insulated.
ary not in violation of other requirements have been first 609.11.2 Pipe Insulation Wall Thickness. Hot
established to the satisfaction of the Authority Having water pipe insulation shall have a minimum wall thick-
Jurisdiction. The instrument recording such action shall ness of not less than the diameter of the pipe for a pipe
constitute an agreement with theAuthority Having Juris- up to 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. Insulation wall
diction, which shall clearly state and show that the areas thickness shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) for a
so joined or used shall be maintained as a unit during the pipe of 2 inches (50 mm) or more in diameter.
time they are so used. Such an agreement shall be Exceptions:
recorded
the in theof
conditions office of the County
ownership of said Recorder
properties,asand
a part of
shall (1) Piping that penetrates framing members shall not
be binding on heirs, successors, and assigns to such prop- be required to have pipe insulation for the distance
of the framing penetration.
erties. A copy of the instrument recording such proceed-
ings shall be filed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction. (2) Hot water piping between the fixture control valve
or supply stop and the fixture or appliance shall
609.8 Low-Pressure Cutoff Required on Booster not be required to be insulated.
Pumps for Water Distribution Systems. Where a
booster pump (excluding a fire pump) is connected to a
building supply or underground water pipe, a low-pressure 610.0 Size of Potable Water Piping.
cutoff switch on the inlet side of the pump shall be installed 610.1 Size. The size of each water meter and each potable
not more than5 feet (1524 mm) of the inlet. The cutoff switch water supply pipe from the meter or other source of supply
shall be set for not less than10 psi (69 kPa). A pressure gauge to the fixture supply branches, risers, fixtures, connections,
shall be installed between the shutoff valve and the pump. outlets, or other uses shall be based on the total demand and
609.9 Disinfection of Potable Water System. New or shall be determined according to the methods and proce-
repaired potable water systems shall be disinfected prior to dures outlined in this section. Water piping systems shall be
use where required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. designed to ensure that the maximum velocities allowed by
The method to be followed shall be that prescribed by the the code and the applicable standard are not exceeded.
Health Authority or, in case no method is prescribed by it, 610.2 Pressure Loss. Where a water filter, water soft-
the following: ener, backflow prevention device, tankless water heater, or
similar device is installed in a water supply line, the pres-
(1) The
waterpipe
untilsystem
potableshall
waterbeappears
flushedatwith
the points
clean, of
potable
outlet. sure loss through such devices shall be included in the pres-
sure loss calculations of the system, and the water supply
(2) The system or parts thereof shall be filled with a water- pipe and meter shall be adequately sized to provide for such
chlorine solution containing not less than 50 parts per a pressure loss.
million of chlorine, and the system or part thereof shall
be valved-off and allowed to stand for 24 hours; or, the No water filter, water softener, backflow prevention
system or part thereof shall be filled with a water-chlo- device, or similar device regulated by this code shall be
rine solution containing not less than 200 parts per mil- installed in a potable water supply piping where the instal-
lion of chlorine and allowed to stand for 3 hours. lation of such device produces an excessive pressure drop
in such water supply piping. In the absence of specific pres-
(3) Following the allowed standing time, the system shall sure drop information, the diameter of the inlet or outlet of
be flushed with clean, potable water until the chlorine such device or its connecting piping shall be not less than
residual in the water coming from the system does not the diameter of such water distribution piping to the fixtures
exceed the chlorine residual in the flushing water. served by the device.
(4) The procedure shall be repeated where it is shown by Such devices shall be of a type approved by the Author-
bacteriological exami nation made by an approved ity Having Jurisdiction and shall be tested for flow rating and
agency that contamination persists in the system. pressure loss by an approved laboratory or recognized testing
609.10 Water Hammer. Building water supply systems agency to standards consistent with the intent of this chapter.
where quick-acting valves are installed shall be provided 610.3 Quantity of Water. The quantity of water required
with water hammer arrester(s) to absorb high pressures to be supplied to every plumbing fixture shall be repre-
resulting from the quick closing of these valves. Water
hammer arresters shall be approved mechanical devices in sented by
fixture fixture
values units,inasTable
shown shown610.3
in Table 610.3.
include Equivalent
both hot and
accordance with ASSE 1010 or PDI-WH 201 and shall be cold water demand.
installed as close as possible to quick-acting valves. 610.4 Sizing Water Supply and Distribution Sys-
609.10.1 Mechanical Devices. Where listed tems. Systems within the range of Table 610.4 shall be per-
mechanical devices are used, the manufacturer’s speci- mitted to be sized from that table or by the method in accor-
fications as to location and method of installation shall dance with Section 610.5.
be followed. Listed parallel water distribution systems shall be
609.11 Pipe Insulation. Insulation of domestic hot water installed in accordance with their listing, but at no time
piping shall be in accordance with Section 609.11.1 and shall a portion of the system exceed the maximum veloci-
Section 609.11.2. ties allowed by the code.

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TABLE 610.3
3
WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS (WSFU) AND MINIMUM FI XTURE BRANCH PIPE SIZES
MINIMUM
FIXTUREBRANCH
2
APPLIANCES, APPURTENANCES OR FIXTURES PRI VAT E PU BLI C ASSEMBLY6
PIPE SIZE1,4
(inches)

Bathtub or Combination Bath/Shower (fill) 1

⁄2 4.0 4.0 ––
3
⁄4 inch Bathtub Fill Valve 3
⁄4 10.0 10.0 ––
1
Bidet ⁄2 1.0 –– ––
Clothes Washer 1
⁄2 4.0 4.0 ––
Dental Unit, cuspidor 1
⁄2 –– 1.0 ––
Dishwasher, domestic 1
⁄2 1.5 1.5 ––
Drinking Fountain or Water Cooler 1
⁄2 0.5 0.5 0.75
Hose Bibb 1
⁄2 2.5 2.5 ––
Hose Bibb, each additional8 1
⁄2 1.0 1.0 ––
Lavatory 1
⁄2 1.0 1.0 1.0
Lawn Sprinkler, each head5 –– 1.0 1.0 ––
Mobile
Home,each
(minimum) –– 12.0 –– ––
Sinks –– –– –– ––
Bar 1
⁄2 1.0 2.0 ––
Clinical Faucet 1
⁄2 –– 3.0 ––
ClinicalFlushometerValvewithorwithoutfaucet 1 –– 8.0 ––
Kitchen, domestic with or without dishwasher 1
⁄2 1.5 1.5 ––
Laundry 1
⁄2 1.5 1.5 ––
Service or Mop Basin 1
⁄2 1.5 3.0 ––
Washup, each set of faucets 1
⁄2 –– 2.0 ––
Shower, per head 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 ––
Urinal, 1.0 GPF Flushometer Valve 3
⁄4 See Footnote7 ––
Urinal, greater than 1.0 GPF Flushometer Valve 3
⁄4 See Footnote7 ––
Urinal, flush tank 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 3.0
Wash Fountain, circular spray 3
⁄4 –– 4.0 ––
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank 1
⁄2 2.5 2.5 3.5
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Flushometer Tank 1
⁄2 2.5 2.5 3.5
WaterCloset,1.6GPFFlushometerValve 1 See Footnote7 ––
Water Closet, greater than 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank 1
⁄2 3.0 5.5 7.0
Water Closet, greater than 1.6 GPF Flushometer Valve 1 See Footnote7 ––
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
Notes:
1
Size of the cold branch pipe, or both the hot and cold branch pipes.
2
Appliances, appurtenances, or fixtures not referenced in this table shall be permitted to be sized by reference to fixtures having a similar flow rate and
frequency of use.
3
The listed fixture unit values represent their load on the cold water building supply. The separate cold water and hot water fixture unit value for fixtures
having both hot and cold water connections shall be permitted to be each taken as three-quarter of the listed total value of the fixture.
4
The listed minimum supply branch pipe sizes for individual fixtures are the nominal (I.D.) pipe size.
5
For fixtures or supply connections likely to impose continuous flow demands, determine the required flow in gallons per minute (gpm) (L/s), and add it
separately to the demand in gpm (L/s) for the distribution system or portions thereof.
6
Assembly [Public Use (See Table 422.1)].
7
Where sizing flushometer systems, see Section 610.10.
8
Reduced fixture unit loading for additional hose bibbs is to be used where sizing total building demand and for pipe sizing where more than one hose
bibb is supplied by a segment of water distribution pipe. The fixture branch to each hose bibb shall be sized on the basis of 2.5 fixture units.

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TABLE 610.4
FIXTURE UNIT TABLE FOR DETERMINING WATER PIPE AND METER SIZES
BUILDING MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LENGTH
METER AND (feet)
SUPPLY
STREET
AND
SERVICE
BRANCHES 40 60 80 100 150 20 0 250 300 40 0 500 600 70 0 800 900 1000
(inches)
(inches)

PRESSURE RANGE – 30 to 45 p1si

3
⁄4 1
⁄22 654321110000000
3 3

3⁄4 ⁄4 16 16 14 12 9 6 5 5 4 4 3 2 2 2 1
⁄4 1 29 25 23 21 17 15 13 12 10 8 6 6 6 6 6
1 1 36 31 27 25 20 17 15 13 12 10 8 6 6 6 6
3
⁄4 11⁄4 36 33 31 28 24 23 21 19 17 16 13 12 12 11 11
1 11⁄4 54 47 42 38 32 28 25 23 19 17 14 12 12 11 11
11⁄2 11⁄4 78 68 57 48 38 32 28 25 21 18 15 12 12 11 11
1 11⁄2 85 84 79 65 56 48 43 38 32 28 26 22 21 20 20
11⁄2 11⁄2 150 124 105 91 70 57 49 45 36 31 26 23 21 20 20
2 11⁄2 151 129 129 110 80 64 53 46 38 32 27 23 21 20 20
1 2 85 85 85 85 85 85 82 80 66 61 57 52 49 46 43
11⁄2 2 220 205 190 176 155 138 127 120 104 85 70 61 57 54 51
2 2 370 327 292 265 217 185 164 147 124 96 70 61 57 54 51
2 21⁄2 445 418 390 370 330 300 280 265 240 220 198 175 158 143 133
PRESSURE RANGE – 46 to 60 p1si

⁄22
3
⁄4 1 776543221110000
3 3
⁄4 ⁄4 20 20 19 17 14 11 9 8 6 5 4 4 3 3 3
3
⁄4 1 39 39 36 33 28 23 21 19 17 14 12 10 9 8 8
1 1 39 39 39 36 30 25 23 20 18 15 12 10 9 8 8
3 1
4 4

1⁄
1
11⁄⁄4
39 39 39 39 39 39 34 32 27 25 22 19 19 17 16
78 78 76 67 52 44 39 36 30 27 24 20 19 17 16
11⁄2 11⁄4 78 78 78 78 66 52 44 39 33 29 24 20 19 17 16
1 11⁄2 85 85 85 85 85 85 80 67 55 49 41 37 34 32 30
11⁄2 11⁄2 151 151 151 151 128 105 90 78 62 52 42 38 35 32 30
2 11⁄2 151 151 151 151 150 117 98 84 67 55 42 38 35 32 30
1 2 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 83 80
11⁄2 2 370 370 340 318 272 240 220 198 170 150 135 123 110 102 94
2 2 370 370 370 370 368 318 280 250 205 165 142 123 110 102 94
2 21⁄2 654 640 610 580 535 500 470 440 400 365 335 315 285 267 250
1
PRESSURE RANGE – Over 60 psi
3
⁄4 1
⁄22 777654332111110
3 3
⁄4 ⁄4 20 20 20 20 17 13 11 10 8 7 6 6 5 4 4
3
⁄4 1 39 39 39 39 35 30 27 24 21 17 14 13 12 12 11
1 1 39 39 39 39 38 32 29 26 22 18 14 13 12 12 11
3
⁄4 11⁄4 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 34 28 26 25 23 22 21
1 11⁄4 78 78 78 78 74 62 53 47 39 31 26 25 23 22 21
1
1 ⁄2 11⁄4 78 78 78 78 78 74 65 54 43 34 26 25 23 22 21
1 11⁄2 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 81 64 51 48 46 43 40
11⁄2 11⁄2 151 151 151 151 151 151 130 113 88 73 51 51 46 43 40
2 11⁄2 151 151 151 151 151 151 142 122 98 82 64 51 46 43 40
1 2 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85
11⁄2 2 370 370 370 370 360 335 305 282 244 212 187 172 153 141 129
2 2 370 370 370 370 370 370 370 340 288 245 204 172 153 141 129
2 21⁄2 654 654 654 654 654 650 610 570 510 460 430 404 380 356 329
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1
Available static pressure after head loss.
2
Building supply, not less than 3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm) nominal size.

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610.5 Sizing per Appendices A and C. Except as pro- 610.9 Size of Branches. Where Table 610.4 is used, the
vided in Section 610.4, the size of each water piping system minimum size of each branch shall be determined by the
shall be determined in accordance with the procedure set number of fixture units to be served by that branch, the total
forth in Appendix A. For alternate methods of sizing water developed length of the system, and the meter and street
supply systems, see Appendix C. service size in accordance with Section 610.8. No branch
610.6 Friction and Pressure Loss. Except where the piping is required to be larger in size than that required by
type of pipe used and the water characteristics are such that Table 610.4 for the building supply pipe.
no decrease in capacity due to length of service (age of sys- 610.10 Sizing for Flushometer Valves. Where using
tem) is expected, friction-loss data shall be obtained from
the “Fairly Rough” or “Rough” charts in Appendix A of Table
ter 610.4the
valves, to number
size water supply systems
of flushometer serving
fixture unitsflushome-
assigned
this code. Friction or pressure losses in water meter, valve, to every section of pipe, whether branch or main, shall be
and fittings shall be obtained from the same sources. Pres- determined by the number and category of flushometer
sure losses through water-treating equipment, backflow pre- valves served by that section of pipe, in accordance with
vention devices, or other flow-restricting devices shall be Table 610.10. Piping supplying a flushometer valve shall be
computed in accordance with Section 610.2. not less in size than the valve inlet.
610.7 Conditions for Using Table 610.4. On a pro-
Where using Table 610.10 to size water piping, care
posed water piping installation sized using Table 610.4, the
following conditions shall be determined: shall be exercised to assign flushometer fixture units based
on the number and category of fixtures served.
(1) Total number of fixture units as determined from Table
610.3, Equivalent Fixture Units, for the fixtures to be
installed. TABLE 610.10
FLUSHOMETER FIXTURE UNITS FOR WATER
(2) Developed length of supply pipe from meter to most SIZING USING TABLE 610.3
remote outlet.
FIXTURE CATEGORY: WATER CLOSET WITHFLUSHOMETER VALVES
(3) Difference i n elevat ion betw een the met er or othe r
source of supply and the highest fixture or outlet.
INDIVIDUAL FIXTURE UNITS ASSIGNED
(4) Pressure in the street main or other source of supply at NUMBER OF FIXTURE UNITS FOR WATER CLOSETS
the locality where the installation is to be made. FLUSHOMETER ASSIGNED IN AND SIMILAR 10-UNIT
VALVES DECREASING FIXTURES IN
(5) In localities where there is a fluctuation of pressure in VALUE ACCUMULATIVE VALUES
the main throughout the day, the water piping system
shall be designed on the basis of the minimum pressure 1 40 40
available.
610.8 Size of Meter and Building Supply Pipe
2 30 70
Using Table 610.4. The size of the meter and the build- 3 20 90
ing supply pipe shall be determined as follows:
(1) Determine the available pressure at the water meter or 4 15 105
other source of supply. 115 plus 10 for each
(2) Add or subtract depending on positive or negative ele- 5ormore 10each additional fixture in
vation change, 1⁄2 psi (3.4 kPa) for each foot (305 mm) excess of 5
of difference in elevation between such source of sup- FIXTURE CATEGORY: URINALS WITH FLUSHOMETER VALVES
ply and the highest water supply outlet in the building
or on the premises. INDIVIDUAL FIXTURE UNITS ASSIGNED
(3) Use the “pressure range” group within which this pres- NUMBER OF FIXTURE UNITS FOR URINALS AND
FLUSHOMETER ASSIGNED IN SIMILAR 5-UNIT
sure will fall using Table 610.4. VALVES DECREASING FIXTURES IN
(4) Select the “length” column that is equal to or longer VALUE ACCUMULATIVE VALUES

(5) than
thedown
required
Follow thelength.
column to a fixture unit value equal 1 20 20
to or exceeding the total number of fixture units 2 15 35
required by the installation.
(6) Having l ocated t he proper fixture unit value for the 3 10 45
required length, sizes of meter and building supply
4 8 53
pipe as found in the two left-hand columns shall be
applied. 58 plus 5 for each
No building supply pipe shall be less than 3⁄4 of an inch 5ormore 5each additional fixture in
(20 mm) in diameter. excess of 5

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In the example below, fixture units assigned to each 610.12.2 Tubing Systems Using Copper Fit-
section of pipe are computed. Each capital letter refers to tings. Maximum velocities through copper fittings in
the section of pipe above it, unless otherwise shown. tubing other than copper shall not exceed 8 ft/s (2.4
m/s) in cold water and 5 ft/s (1.5 m/s) in hot water.
LAV LAV UR UR WC WC 610.13 Exceptions. The provisions of this section rela-
tive to size of water piping shall not apply to the following:
F E D C B A (1) Water supply piping systems designed in accordance
with recognized engineering procedures acceptable to
the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
LAV LAV UR UR WC WC (2) Alteration of or mi nor addit ions to exis ting inst alla-
tions, provided the Authority Having Jurisdiction finds
G H I J K L
that there will be an adequate supply of water to oper-
M
ate fixtures.
(3) Replacement of existing fixtures or appliances.
(4) Piping that is part of fixture equipment.
LAV UR WC LAV UR WC
(5) Unusu al condi tions wh ere, in the ju dgmen t of the
S R Q P O N
Authority Having Jurisdiction, an adequate supply of
water is provided to operate fixtures and equipment.
T
(6) The size and ma terial of ir rigation w ater pipin g
installed outside of a building or structure and sepa-
rated from the potable water supply by means of an
A: 1WC=40F.U. approved air gap or backflow prevention device is not
B: 2WC=70F.U. regulated by this code. The potable water piping sys-
C: 2 WC (70) + 1 UR (20) = 90 F.U. tem supplying each such irrigation system shall be ade-
D: 2 WC (70) + 2 UR (35) = 105 F.U. quately sized as required elsewhere in this chapter to
deliver the full connected demand of both the domestic
E: 2 WC (70) + 2 UR (35) + 1 LAV (1) = 106 F.U. use and the irrigation systems.
F: 2 WC (70) + 2 UR (35) + 2 LAV (2) = 107 F.U.
G:
H: 12LAV
LAV==12F.U.
F.U.
611.0 Drinking Water Treatment Units.
611.1 Application. Drinking water treatment units shall
I: 2 LAV (2) + 1 UR (20) = 22 F.U. comply with NSF 42 or NSF 53. Water softeners shall com-
J: 2 LAV (2)+ 2 UR (35) = 37 F.U. ply with NSF 44. Ultraviolet water treatment systems shall
K: 2 LAV (2) + 2 UR (35) + 1 WC (40) = 77 F.U. comply with NSF 55. Reverse osmosis drinking water treat-
L: 2 LAV (2) + 2 UR (35) + 2 WC (70) = 107 F.U. ment systems shall comply with NSF 58. Drinking water
M: 4 WC (105) + 4 UR (53) + 4 LAV (4) = 162 F.U. distillation systems shall comply with NSF 62.
N: 1 WC = 40 F.U. 611.2 Air Gap Discharge.Discharge from drinking water
O: 1 WC (40) + 1 UR (20) = 60 F.U. treatment units shall enter the drainage system through an air
gap in accordance with Table 603.3.1 or an air gap device in
P: 1 WC (40) + 1 UR (20) + 1 LAV (1) = 61 F.U. accordance with Table 603.2, NSF 58, or IAPMO PS 65.
Q: 2 WC (70) + 1 UR (20) + 1 LAV (1) = 91 F.U. 611.3 Connection Tubing. The tubing to and from
R: 2 WC (70) + 2 UR (35) + 1 LAV (1) = 106 F.U. drinking water treatment units shall be of a size and mate-
S: 2 WC (70) + 2 UR (35) + 2 LAV (2) = 107 F.U. rial as recommended by the manufacturer. The tubing shall
T: 6 WC (125) + 6 UR (63) + 6 LAV (6) = 194 F.U. comply with the requirements of NSF 14, NSF 42, NSF 44,
EXAMPLE 610.10
NSF 53, NSF 55, NSF 58, NSF 62 or the appropriate mate-
SIZING METHOD FOR PUBLIC USE FIXTURES rial standards referenced in Table 1701.1.
USING TABLE 610.10 611.4 Sizing of Residential Softeners.Residential-use
water softeners shall be sized inaccordance with Table 611.4.
610.11 Sizing Systems
size of branches and mainsfor Flushometer
serving flushometerTanks. The
tanks shall
be consistent with the sizing procedures for flush tank water 612.0 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.
closets. 612.1 Where Required. Where residential sprinkler sys-
610.12 Sizing for Velocity. Water piping systems shall tems are required in one and two family dwellings or town-
not exceed the maximum velocities listed in this section or houses, the systems shall be installed by an ASSE Series
Appendix A. 7000 certified installer in accordance with this section or
610.12.1 Copper Tube Systems. Maximum veloc- NFPA 13D. This section shall be considered equivalent to
ities in copper and copper alloy tube and fitting sys- NFPA 13D. Partial residential sprinkler systems shall be
tems shall not exceed 8 feet per second (ft/s) (2.4 m/s) permitted to be installed in buildings not required to be
in cold water and 5 ft/s (1.5 m/s) in hot water. equipped with a residential sprinkler system.

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TABLE 611.4 (a) The tot al vol ume of a n unpro tecte d ceil ing
4
SIZING OF RESIDENTIAL WATER SOFTENERS pocket does not exceed 100 cubic feet (2.83 m3).
REQUIRED SIZE OF SOFTENER NUMBER OF BATHROOM
1
(b) The entire floor under the unprotected ceiling
CONNECTION (inches) GROUPS SERVED
pocket is protected by the sprinklers at the
3
⁄4 up to 22 lower ceiling elevation.
1 up to 43 (c) Each unprotected ceiling pocket is separated
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm from an adjacent unprotected ceiling pocket
Notes: by not less than a 10 feet (3048 mm) horizon-
1
Installation of a kitchen sink and dishwasher, laundry tray, and auto-
2
matic clothes washer permitted without additional size increase. tal distance.
(d) The interior finish of the unprotected ceiling
An additional water closet and lavatory permitted.
3
Over four bathroom groups, the softener size shall be engineered for pocket is noncombustible material.
the specific installation.
4
See also Appendix A, Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Sup- (e) Skylights not exceeding 32 square feet (2.97 m2).
ply System, and Appendix C, Alternate Plumbing Systems, for alter- 612.3.2 Sprinkler Installation. Sprinklers shall be
nate methods of sizing water supply systems. listed residential sprinklers and shall be installed in
accordance with the sprinkler manufacturer’s installa-
612.2 Types of Systems. This section shall apply to tion instructions.
stand-alone and multipurpose wet-pipe sprinkler systems 612.3.3 Temperature Rating and Separation
that do not include the use of antifreeze. A multipurpose from Heat Sources. Sprinklers shall have a tempera-
fire sprinkler system shall provide potable water to both fire ture rating of not less than 135°F (57°C) and not more
sprinklers and plumbing fixtures. A stand-alone sprinkler than 170°F (77°C). Sprinklers shall be separated from
system shall be separate and independent from the potable heat sources in accordance with the sprinkler manufac-
water distribution system. A backflow preventer shall not turer’s installation instructions.
be required to separate a stand-alone sprinkler system from Exception: Sprinklers located close to a heat source in
the water distribution system where the sprinkler system accordance with Section 612.3.3.1 shall be intermedi-
material is in accordance with the requirements of Section ate temperature sprinklers.
604.0. 612.3.3.1 Intermediate Temperature Sprin-
612.3 Sprinklers. Sprinklers shall be installed in accor-
dance with Section 612.3.1 through Section 612.3.7. peratureSprinklers
klers. rating of shall havethan
not less an 175°F
intermediate
(79°C)tem-
and
612.3.1 Required Sprinkler Locations. Sprinklers not more than 225°F (107°C) where installed in
shall be installed to protect all floor areas of a dwelling the following locations:
unit in one and two family dwellings or townhouses. (1) Directly under skylights, where the sprinkler is
Exceptions: exposed to direct sunlight.
(1) Attic s, craw l spaces , and norm ally uno ccupie d (2) In attics and concealed spaces located directly
concealed spaces that do not contain fuel-fired beneath a roof.
appliances do not require sprinklers. In attics, (3) Within the distance to a heat source in accor-
crawl spaces, and normally unoccupied concealed dance with Table 612.3.3.1.
spaces that contain fuel-fired equipment, a sprin-
kler shall be provided to protect the equipment; 612.3.4 Freezing Areas. The piping system shall be
however, sprinklers shall not be required in the protected in accordance with the requirements of Chap-
remainder of the space. ter 3. Where sprinklers are required in areas that are
subject to freezing, dry-sidewall or dry-pendent sprin-
(2) Clothes closets, linen closets, and pantries that do klers extending from a non-freezing area into a freez-
not exceed 24 square feet (2.2 m 2) in area, with the ing area shall be installed.
smallest dimension not exceeding 3 feet (914 mm)
and having wall and ceiling surfaces of gypsum 612.3.5 Coverage Area Limit. The area of coverage
board. of a single sprinkler shall be based on the sprinkler list-
ing and the sprinkler manufacturer’s installation
(3) Bathrooms and toilet
square feet (5.1 m2) inrooms
area. that do not exceed 55 instructions. The area of coverage of a single sprinkler
shall not exceed 400 square feet (37.16 m2).
(4) Garages; carports; exterior porches; unheated entry
612.3.6 Obstructions to Sprinkler Coverage.The
areas, such as mud rooms, that are adjacent to an
exterior door; and similar areas. water discharge from a sprinkler shall not be blocked by
obstructions unless additional sprinklers are installed to
(5) Covered unheat ed projections of the bui lding at protect the obstructed area. Additional sprinklers shall
entrances/exits provided it is not the only means of not be required where sprinkler separation from obstruc-
egress from the dwelling unit. tions is in accordance with the requirements of Table
(6) Ceiling pocke ts that meet th e follow ing require- 612.3.6, or the minimum distances specified in the sprin-
ments: kler manufacturer’s installation instructions.

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TABLE 612.3.3.1 RT, and PEX, shall be certified for residential sprinkler
LOCATIONS WHERE INTERMEDIATE TEMPERATURE installations and shall have a pressure rating of not less
SPRINKLERS ARE REQUIRED
than 130 psi (896 kPa) at 120°F (49°C).
DISTANCE FROM HEAT
SOURCE1 612.4.2.1 Nonmetallic Pipe Protection. Non-
HEAT SOURCE MINIMUM MAXIMUM metallic pipe and tubing systems shall be protected
DISTANCE2 DISTANCE from exposure to the occupied space by a layer of
(inches) (inches)
not less than 3⁄8 of an inch (9.5 mm) thick gypsum
Fireplace, Side of Open or Recessed wallboard, 1⁄2 of an inch (12.7 mm) thick plywood,
Fireplace 12 36
or other material having a 15 minute fire rating.
Fireplace, Front of Recessed Fireplace 36 60 Exceptions:
Coal and Wood Burning Stove 12 42 (1) Pipe protection shall not be required in areas
Kitchen Range Top 9 18 that are not required to be protected with
Oven 9 18 sprinklers in accordance with Section 612.3.1.
Vent Connector or Chimney Connector 9 18 (2) Pipe protection shall not be required where
Heating Duct, Not Insulated 9 18 exposed piping is permitted by the pipe third
Hot Water Pipe, Not Insulated 6 12 party listing.
Side of Ceiling or Wall Warm Air 612.4.2.2 Sprinkler Installation on Systems
Register 12 24 Assembled with Solvent Cement. The sol-
Front of Wall Mounted Warm Air vent cementing of fittings shall be completed and
Register 18 36 threaded adapters for sprinklers shall be verified as
Water Heater, Furnace, or Boiler 3 6 being clear of excess cement prior to the installa-
Luminaire up to 250 Watts tion of sprinklers on systems assembled with sol-
3 6
vent cement.
Luminaire 250 Watts up to 499 Watts 6 12 612.4.3 Shutoff Valves Prohibited. Shutoff valves
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm shall not be installed in a location where the valve
Notes:
1 Distances shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest edge of
would isolate piping serving one or more sprinklers.
the heat source to the nearest edge of the sprinkler. Shutoff valves shall only be permitted for the entire
2 Sprinklers shall not be located at distances less than the minimum table water distribution system.
distance unless the sprinkler listing allows a lesser distance. 612.4.4 Single Dwelling Limit. The sprinkler pip-
ing beyond the service valve located at the beginning
612.3.6.1 Additional Requirements for Pen- of the water distribution system shall serve only one
dent Sprinklers. Pendent sprinklers located dwelling unit.
within 3 feet (914 mm) of the center of a ceiling 612.4.5 Drain. A 1⁄2 inch (15 mm) drain for the sprin-
fan, surface-mounted ceiling luminaire, or similar kler system shall be provided on the system side of the
object shall be considered to be obstructed and water distribution shutoff valve.
additional sprinklers shall be provided. 612.5 Sprinkler Piping Design. Sprinkler piping sys-
612.3.6.2 Additional Requirements for tems shall be sized in accordance with Section 612.5.1
Sidewall Sprinklers. Sidewall sprinklers through Section 612.5.3.2.2.
located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the center of a 612.5.1 Determining System Design Flow. The
ceiling fan, surface-mounted ceiling luminaire, or sizing of the sprinkler piping system shall be based on
similar object shall be considered to be obstructed the flow rate and pressure of each sprinkler in accor-
and additional sprinklers shall be provided. dance with Section 612.5.1.1 and the number of sprin-
612.3.7 Sprinkler Modifications Prohibited. klers in accordance with Section 612.5.1.2.
Sprinklers shall not be painted, caulked, or modified. A 612.5.1.1 Determining Required Flow Rate
sprinkler that has been painted, caulked, modified, or for Each Sprinkler. The minimum flow rate and
damaged shall be replaced with a new sprinkler. pressure for each residential sprinkler shall be in
612.4 Sprinkler Piping System. Sprinkler piping sys- accordance with the manufacturer’s published data
tems shall
through be installed
Section 612.4.5.in accordance with Section 612.4.1 for the specific sprinkler model based on the fol-
lowing:
612.4.1 General. Sprinkler piping shall be installed (1) The area of coverage
in accordance with the requirements for water distribu- (2) The ceiling configuration
tion piping. Sprinkler piping shall comply with the
material requirements for cold water distribution pip- (3) The temperature rating
ing. For multipurpose piping systems, the sprinkler pip- (4) Additional conditions specified by the sprin-
ing shall connect to and be a part of the cold water dis- kler manufacturer
tribution piping system. 612.5.1.2 System Flow Rate. The flow rate
612.4.2 Nonmetallic Pipe and Tubing. Nonmetal- used for sizing the sprinkler piping system shall be
lic pipe and tubing, such as CPVC, PEX-AL-PEX, PE- based on the following:

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TABLE 612.3.6
MINIMUM SEPARATION FROM OBSTRUCTION

PENDENT SPRINKLERS

DISTANCE FROM DEFLECTOR TO PLANE AT BOTTOMOF OBSTRUCTION (A) MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBSTRUCTION (B)
(inches) (feet)

1 11⁄2
3 3
5 4
7 41⁄2
9 6
11 61⁄2
14 7

SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
SIDE OBSTRUCTION

DISTANCE FROM DEFLECTOR TO PLANE AT BOTTOMOF OBSTRUCTION (A) MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBSTRUCTION (B)
(inches) (feet)

1 1 1 ⁄2
3 3
5 4
7 4 1 ⁄2
9 6
11 6 1 ⁄2
14 7

SIDEWALL SPRINKLER
FORWARD OBSTRUCTION

DISTANCE FROM DEFLECTOR TO PLANE AT BOTTOMOF OBSTRUCTION (A) MINIMUM DISTANCE TO OBSTRUCTION (B)
(inches) (feet)

1 8
2 10
3 11
4 12
6 13
7 14
9 15
11 16
14 17
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

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(1) The flo w rate fo r a room hav ing onl y one plumbing fixtures shall not be required to be added to
sprinkler shall be the flow rate required for the the sprinkler design flow for multipurpose or stand-
sprinkler in accordance with Section 612.5.1.1. alone piping systems. The sizing of the water supply to
(2) The flow rate for a room having two or more the plumbing fixtures shall be determined in accor-
sprinklers shall be determined by identifying dance with this chapter. For multipurpose piping sys-
the sprinkler in the room with the highest tems, the largest pipe size required based on either the
required flow rate in accordance with Section sprinkler piping calculations or the water distribution
612.5.1.1, and multiplying that flow rate by 2. piping calculations shall be installed.
(3) Where the sprinkl er manufa cturer specif ies 612.5.3.1 Sprinkler Pipe Sizing Method.The
different criteria for ceiling configurations that sprinkler pipe shall be sized using the prescriptive
are not smooth, flat, and horizontal the method in Section 612.5.3.2 or by hydraulic calcu-
required flow rate for that room shall be in lation in accordance with NFPA 13D. The sprinkler
accordance with the sprinkler manufacturer’s pipe size from the water supply source to a sprin-
instructions. kler shall be not less than3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm) in
(4) The flow rate used for sizing the sprinkler sys- diameter. Threaded adapter fittings at the point
tem shall be the flow required by the room where sprinklers are attached to the piping shall be
with the largest flow rate in accordance with not less than 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) in diameter .
Section 612.5.1.2(1), Section 612.5.1.2(2), 612.5.3.2 Prescriptive Pipe Sizing Method.
and Section 612.5.1.2(3). The sprinkler pipe shall be sized by determining
(5) For the purpose of this section, it shall be per- the available pressure to offset friction loss in pip-
missible to reduce the flow rate for a room by ing and based on the piping material, diameter and
subdividing the space into two or more rooms, length using the equation in Section 612.5.3.2.1
where each room is evaluated separately with and the procedure in Section 612.5.3.2.2.
respect to the required design flow rate. Each 612.5.3.2.1 Available Pressure Equa-
room shall be bounded by walls and a ceiling. tion. The available system pressure (Pt) for
Openings in walls shall have a lintel not less sizing the sprinkler piping shall be determined
than 8 inches (203 mm) in depth and each lin- in accordance with the Equation 612.5.3.2.1.
tel shall form a solid barrier between the ceil-
ing and the top of the opening. [Equation 612.5.3.2.1]
612.5.2 Sprinkler Pipe Water Supply. The water
supply for a multipurpose or stand alone sprinkler sys- Pt = Psup – PLws – PLm – PLd – PLe – Psp
tem shall be provided by the public water main, private
water main, private well system, or storage tank. The Where:
water supply required shall be determined in accor-
dance with Section 612.5.1.2 at a pressure not less than Pt = Pressure used for sizing the system in
that used in accordance with Section 612.5.3. Table 612.5.3.2(4) through Table
612.5.3.2(9)
612.5.2.1 Water Pressure from Individual
Sources. Where a dwelling unit water supply is Psup = Pressure availabl e fr om th e
from a tank system, a private well system, or a water supply source
combination of these, the available water pressure PLws = Pressure loss in the wat er servi ce
shall be based on the minimum pressure control pipe
setting of the pump. PLm = Pressure loss through the water meter
612.5.2.2 Required Capacity.The water supply PLd = Pressure loss from devices other than
shall have the capacity to provide the required flow the water meter
rate to the sprinklers for a period of time as follows:
PLe = Pressure loss associated with changes
(1) Seven mi nutes for one story dwelling units in elevation
less than 2000 square feet (185.81 m2) in area.
(2) Ten minutes for multi-level dwelling units and Psp = Maxim
sprinklerum pres sure re quire d by a
one story dwelling units not less than 2000
square feet (185.81 m2) in area. 612.5.3.2. 2 Calculation Procedure. The
Where a well system, a water supply tank sys- following procedure shall be used to deter-
tem, or a combination thereof is used a combina- mine the minimum size of the residential
tion of well capacity and tank storage shall be per- sprinkler piping:
mitted to meet the capacity requirement. Step 1 - Determine Psup
612.5.3 Sprinkler Pipe Sizing. The sprinkler piping Obtain the supply pressure available from the
shall be sized for the flow rate in accordance with Sec- water main from the water purveyor, or for an
tion 612.5.1. The flow rate required to supply the individual source, the available supply pres-

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sure shall be in accordance with Section device, an automatic bypass valve shall be
612.5.2.1. The pressure shall be the flowing installed to divert flow around the device
pressure available at the flow rate used when when a sprinkler activates.
applying Table 612.5.3.2(1). Step 5 – Determine PLe
Step 2 – Determine PLws Use Table 612.5.3.2(3) to determine the pres-
Use Table 612.5.3.2(1) to determine the pres- sure loss associated with changes in elevation.
sure loss in the water service pipe based on The elevation used in applying the table shall
the size of the water service. Where the water be the difference between the elevation where
service supplies more than one dwelling unit, the water source pressure was measured and
5 gpm (0.3 L/s) shall be added to the sprinkler the elevation of the highest sprinkler.
flow rate. Step 6 – Determine Psp
Step 3 – Determine PLm Determine the maximum pressure required by
Use Table 612.5.3.2(2) to determine the pres- an individual sprinkler based on the flow rate
sure loss from the water meter based on the from Section 612.5.1.1. The minimum pressure
water meter size. required is specified in the sprinkler manufac-
Step 4 – Determine PLd turer’s published data for the specific sprinkler
model based on the selected flow rate.
Determine the pressure loss from devices,
Step 7 – Calculate Pt
other than the water meter, installed in the
piping system supplying sprinklers such as Using Equation 612.5.3.2.1, calculate the
pressure-reducing valves, backflow preven- available system pressure for sizing the sprin-
ters, water softeners, or water filters. Device kler piping.
pressure losses shall be based on the device Step 8 – Determine the maximum
manufacturer’s specifications. The flow rate allowable pipe length
used to determine pressure loss shall be the Use Table 612.5.3.2(4) through Table
sprinkler flow rate from Section 612.5.1.2. As 612.5.3.2(9) to select a material and size for
an alternative to deducting pressure loss for a the residential sprinkler piping. The piping

TABLE 612.5.3.2(1)
WATER SERVICE PRESSURE LOSSPL( ws)1, 2, 3
3
⁄4 INCH WATER SERVICE PRESSURE LOSS1 INCH WATER SERVICE PRESSURE LOSS
11 ⁄4 INCH WATER SERVICE PRESSURE LOSS
FLOW (psi) (psi) (psi)
RATE 40 FEET 41 FEET 76 FEET 101 FEET 40 FEET 41 FEET 76 FEET 101 FEET 40 FEET 41 FEET 76 FEET 101 FEET
(gpm) OR TO TO TO OR TO TO TO OR TO TO TO
LESS 75 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET LESS 75 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET LESS 75 FEET 100 FEET 150 FEET

8 5.1 8.7 11.8 17.4 1.5 2.5 3.4 5.1 0.6 1.0 1.3 1.9
10 7.7 13.1 17.8 26.3 2.3 3.8 5.2 7.7 0.8 1.4 2.0 2.9
12 10.8 18.4 24.9 NP 3.2 5.4 7.3 10.7 1.2 2.0 2.7 4.0
14 14.4 24.5 NP NP 4.2 7.1 9.6 14.3 1.6 2.7 3.6 5.4
16 18.4 NP NP NP 5.4 9.1 12.4 18.3 2.0 3.4 4.7 6.9
18 22.9 NP NP NP 6.7 11.4 15.4 22.7 2.5 4.3 5.8 8.6
20 27.8 NP NP NP 8.1 13.8 18.7 27.6 3.1 5.2 7.0 10.4
22 NP NP NP NP 9.7 16.5 22.3 NP 3.7 6.2 8.4 12.4
24 NP NP NP NP 11.4 19.3 26.2 NP 4.3 7.3 9.9 14.6
26 NP NP NP NP 13.2 22.4 NP NP 5.0 8.5 11.4 16.9
28 NP NP NP NP 15.1 25.7 NP NP 5.7 9.7 13.1 19.4
30 NP NP NP NP 17.2 NP NP NP 6.5 11.0 14.9 22.0
32 NP NP NP NP 19.4 NP NP NP 7.3 12.4 16.8 24.8
34 NP NP NP NP 21.7 NP NP NP 8.2 13.9 18.8 NP
36 NP NP NP NP 24.1 NP NP NP 9.1 15.4 20.9 NP
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 pound-force per square inch= 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Notes:
1
Values are applicable for underground piping materials and are based on polyethylene pipe having an SDR of 11 and a Hazen Williams C Factor of 150.
2 Values include the following length allowances for fittings: 25 percent length increase for actual lengths up to 100 feet (30 480 mm) and 15 percent length
increase for actual lengths over 100 feet (30 480 mm).
3 NP – Means not permitted.

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material and size shall be acceptable where (1) Sprinklers are installed in all areas in accordance
the developed length of pipe between the with Section 612.3.1.
inside water service valve and the most (2) Where spr inkler wa ter spray pa tterns ar e
remote sprinkler does not exceed the maxi- obstructed by construction features, luminaires or
mum allowable length specified by the appli- ceiling fans, additional sprinklers are installed in
cable table. Interpolation of Pt between the accordance with Section 612.3.6.
tabular values shall be permitted. (3) Sprinklers are the correct temperature rating and
The maximum allowable length of piping in are installed at or beyond the required separation
Table 612.5.3.2(4) through Table 612.5.3.2(9) distances from heat sources in accordance with
incorporates
no additionalanconsideration
adjustment for pipe fittings,
of friction lossesand Section 612.3.3 and Section 612.3.3.1.
(4) The min imum pi pe size in a ccord ance wi th the
associated with pipe fittings shall be required. requirements of Table 612.5.3.2(4) through Table
TABLE 612.5.3.2(2) 612.5.3.2(9) or, where the piping system was
PL(m)1, 2
MINIMUM WATER METER PRESSURE LOSS hydraulically calculated in accordance with Section
5 3
612.5.3.1, the size used in the hydraulic calculation.
⁄8 INCH METER ⁄4 INCH METER 1 INCH METER
FLOW RATE
(gpm)
PRESSURE PRESSURE PRESSURE (5) The pipe length does not exceed the length permit-
LOSS (psi) LOSS (psi) LOSS (psi) ted by Table 612.5.3.2(4) through Table
8211 612.5.3.2(9) or, where the piping system was
10 3 1 1 hydraulically calculated in accordance with Sec-
12 4 1 1 tion 612.5.3.1, pipe lengths and fittings shall not
14 5 2 1 exceed those used in the hydraulic calculation.
16 7 3 1 (6) Nonmetallic piping t hat conve ys water to sprin -
18 9 4 1 klers is certified as having a pressure rating of not
20 11 4 2 less than 130 psi (896 kPa) at 120°F (49°C).
22 NP 5 2 (7) Piping is properly supported.
24 NP 5 2 (8) The pipi ng syste m is tested in acc ordance wit h
26 NP 6 2 Section 609.4.
612.7.2 Final Inspection. Upon completion of the
28
30 NP 76 2 residential sprinkler system, the system shall be
32 NP 7 3 inspected. The following shall be verified during the
34 NP 8 3 final inspection:
36 NP 8 3 (1) Sprinklers are not painted, damaged, or otherwise
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 pound-force per square hindered from operation.
inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch = 25 mm (2) Where a pump is required to provide water to the
Notes:
1
system, the pump starts automatically upon system
Table 612.5.3.2(2) establishes conservative values for water meter water demand.
pressure loss for installations where the water meter loss is unknown.
Where the actual water meter pressure loss is known, PLm shall be the (3) Pressure reduc ing valve s, water softeners, wat er
pressure loss as specified by the meter manufacturer. filters, or other impairments to water flow that
2 NP – Means not permitted. were not part of the srcinal design have not been
612.6 Instructions and Signs. An owner’s manual for installed.
the fire sprinkler system shall be provided to the owner. A (4) The sign or valve tag in accordance with Section
sign or valve tag shall be installed at the main shutoff valve 612.6 is installed and the owner’s manual for the
to the water distribution system stating the following: system is present.
“Warning, the water system for this home supplies fire
sprinklers that require certain flow and pressure to fight a TABLE 612.5.3.2(3)
fire. Devices that restrict the flow, decrease the pressure, or ELEVATION LOSS PL( e)
automatically shut off the water to the fire sprinkler system, t)
ELEVATION (fee si)
PRESSURE LOSS (p
such as water softeners, filtration systems, and automatic 5 2.2
shutoff valves shall not be added to this system without a 10 4.4
review of the fire sprinkler system by a fire protection spe- 15 6.5
cialist. Do not remove this sign.” 20 8.7
612.7 Inspection and Testing. The inspection and test- 25 10.9
ing of sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with Section 30 13.0
612.7.1 and Section 612.7.2. 35 15.2
612.7.1 Pre-Concealment Inspection. The fol- 40 17.4
lowing shall be verified prior to the concealment of any For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
sprinkler system piping:

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TABLE 612.5.3.2(4)
3
ALLOWABLE PIPE LENGTH FOR ⁄4 INCH TYPE M COPPER WATER TUBING*
WATER AVAILABLE PRESSURE -t P
(psi)
SPRINKLER FLOW
DISTRIBUTION
RATE 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SIZE
(gpm)
(inch) ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF PIPE FROM SERVICE VALVE TO FARTHEST SPRINKLER (feet)

8 34 ⁄ 217 289 361 434 506 578 650 723 795 867
9 34 ⁄ 174 232 291 349 407 465 523 581 639 697
3
4
10 ⁄ 143 191 239 287 335 383 430 478 526 574
11 3 ⁄4 120 160 200 241 281 321 361 401 441 481
12 34 ⁄ 102 137 171 205 239 273 307 341 375 410
13 34 ⁄ 88 118 147 177 206 235 265 294 324 353
14 34 ⁄ 77 103 128 154 180 205 231 257 282 308
15 34 ⁄ 68 90 113 136 158 181 203 226 248 271
16 34 ⁄ 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 241
17 34 ⁄ 54 72 90 108 125 143 161 179 197 215
18 34 ⁄ 48 64 81 97 113 129 145 161 177 193
19 34 ⁄ 44 58 73 88 102 117 131 146 160 175
20 3 ⁄4 40 53 66 80 93 106 119 133 146 159
21 3 ⁄4 36 48 61 73 85 97 109 121 133 145
22 34 ⁄ 33 44 56 67 78 89 100 111 122 133
23 34 ⁄ 31 41 51 61 72 82 92 102 113 123
24 34 ⁄ 28 38 47 57 66 76 85 95 104 114
25 34
⁄ 26 35 44 53 61 70 79 88 97 105
26 3 ⁄4 24 33 41 49 57 65 73 82 90 98
27 34 ⁄ 23 30 38 46 53 61 69 76 84 91
28 34 ⁄ 21 28 36 43 50 57 64 71 78 85
29 3 ⁄4 20 27 33 40 47 53 60 67 73 80
30 3 ⁄4 19 25 31 38 44 50 56 63 69 75
31 34 ⁄ 18 24 29 35 41 47 53 59 65 71
32 34 ⁄ 17 22 28 33 39 44 50 56 61 67
33 34 ⁄ 16 21 26 32 37 42 47 53 58 63
34 34 ⁄ NP 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
35 34 ⁄ NP 19 24 28 33 38 42 47 52 57
36 34 ⁄ NP 18 22 27 31 36 40 45 49 54
37 34 ⁄ NP 17 21 26 30 34 38 43 47 51
38 34 ⁄ NP 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 45 49
3
4
39 ⁄ NP 15 19 23 27 31 35 39 42 46
40 3 ⁄4 NP NP 18 22 26 29 33 37 40 44
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
* NP – Means not permitted.

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TABLE 612.5.3.2(5)
ALLOWABLE PIPE LENGTH FOR 1 I NCH TYPE M COPPER WATER TUBING
WATER AVAILABLE PRESSURE -t P
(psi)
SPRINKLER
DISTRIBUTION
FLOW RATE 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SIZE
(gpm)
(inch) ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF PIPE FROM SERVICE VALVE TO FARTHEST SPRINKLER (feet)

8 1 806 1075 1343 1612 1881 2149 2418 2687 2955 3224
9 1 648 864 1080 1296 1512 1728 1945 2161 2377 2593
10 1 533 711 889 1067 1245 1422 1600 1778 1956 2134
11 1 447 596 745 894 1043 1192 1341 1491 1640 1789
12 1 381 508 634 761 888 1015 1142 1269 1396 1523
13 1 328 438 547 657 766 875 985 1094 1204 1313
14 1 286 382 477 572 668 763 859 954 1049 1145
15 1 252 336 420 504 588 672 756 840 924 1008
16 1 224 298 373 447 522 596 671 745 820 894
17 1 200 266 333 400 466 533 600 666 733 799
18 1 180 240 300 360 420 479 539 599 659 719
19 1 163 217 271 325 380 434 488 542 597 651
20 1 148 197 247 296 345 395 444 493 543 592
21 1 135 180 225 270 315 360 406 451 496 541
22 1 124 165 207 248 289 331 372 413 455 496
23 1 114 152 190 228 267 305 343 381 419 457
24 1 106 141 176 211 246 282 317 352 387 422
25 1 98 131 163 196 228 261 294 326 359 392
26 1 91 121 152 182 212 243 273 304 334 364
27 1 85 113 142 170 198 226 255 283 311 340
28 1 79 106 132 159 185 212 238 265 291 318
29 1 74 99 124 149 174 198 223 248 273 298
30 1 70 93 116 140 163 186 210 233 256 280
31 1 66 88 110 132 153 175 197 219 241 263
32 1 62 83 103 124 145 165 186 207 227 248
33 1 59 78 98 117 137 156 176 195 215 234
34 1 55 74 92 111 129 148 166 185 203 222
35 1 53 70 88 105 123 140 158 175 193 210
36 1 50 66 83 100 116 133 150 166 183 199
37 1 47 63 79 95 111 126 142 158 174 190
38 1 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 165 181
39 1 43 57 72 86 100 115 129 143 158 172
40 1 41 55 68 82 96 109 123 137 150 164
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

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TABLE 612.5.3.2(6)
3
ALLOWABLE PIPE LENGTH FOR ⁄4 INCH IPS CPVC PIPE
AVAILABLE PRESSURE -t P
(psi)
WATER
SPRINKLER
DISTRIBUTION 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
FLOW RATE
SIZE
(gpm)
(inch) ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF PIPE FROM SERVICE VALVE TO FARTHEST SPRINKLER (feet)

8 3 ⁄4 348 465 581 697 813 929 1045 1161 1278 1394
9 34 ⁄ 280 374 467 560 654 747 841 934 1027 1121
3
10 4
⁄ 231 307 384 461 538 615 692 769 845 922
11 34 ⁄ 193 258 322 387 451 515 580 644 709 773
12 34 ⁄ 165 219 274 329 384 439 494 549 603 658
13 34 ⁄ 142 189 237 284 331 378 426 473 520 568
14 34 ⁄ 124 165 206 247 289 330 371 412 454 495
15 34 ⁄ 109 145 182 218 254 290 327 363 399 436
16 34 ⁄ 97 129 161 193 226 258 290 322 354 387
17 3 ⁄4 86 115 144 173 202 230 259 288 317 346
18 3 ⁄4 78 104 130 155 181 207 233 259 285 311
19 34 ⁄ 70 94 117 141 164 188 211 234 258 281
20 34 ⁄ 64 85 107 128 149 171 192 213 235 256
21 34 ⁄ 58 78 97 117 136 156 175 195 214 234
22 34 ⁄ 54 71 89 107 125 143 161 179 197 214
23 34 ⁄ 49 66 82 99 115 132 148 165 181 198
24 34 ⁄ 46 61 76 91 107 122 137 152 167 183
25 34 ⁄ 42 56 71 85 99 113 127 141 155 169
26 3 ⁄4 39 52 66 79 92 105 118 131 144 157
27 3 ⁄4 37 49 61 73 86 98 110 122 135 147
28 34 ⁄ 34 46 57 69 80 92 103 114 126 137
29 34 ⁄ 32 43 54 64 75 86 96 107 118 129
30 34 ⁄ 30 40 50 60 70 81 91 101 111 121
31 34 ⁄ 28 38 47 57 66 76 85 95 104 114
32 34 ⁄ 27 36 45 54 63 71 80 89 98 107
33 34 ⁄ 25 34 42 51 59 68 76 84 93 101
34 34 ⁄ 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 88 96
35 34 ⁄ 23 30 38 45 53 61 68 76 83 91
36 3 ⁄4 22 29 36 43 50 57 65 72 79 86
37 3 ⁄4 20 27 34 41 48 55 61 68 75 82
38 34 ⁄ 20 26 33 39 46 52 59 65 72 78

39 34
⁄ 19 25 31 37 43 50 56 62 68 74
40 34 ⁄ 18 24 30 35 41 47 53 59 65 71
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

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TABLE 612.5.3.2(7)
ALLOWABLE PIPE LENGTH FOR 1 I NCH IPS CPVC PIPE
AVAILABLE PRESSURE -t P
(psi)
SPRINKLER WATER
FLOW RATE DISTRIBUTION 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
(gpm) SIZE (inch)
ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF PIPE FROM SERVICE VALVE TO FARTHEST SPRINKLER

8 1 1049 1398 1748 2098 2447 2797 3146 3496 3845 4195
9 1 843 1125 1406 1687 1968 2249 2530 2811 3093 3374
10 1 694 925 1157 1388 1619 1851 2082 2314 2545 2776
11 1 582 776 970 1164 1358 1552 1746 1940 2133 2327
12 1 495 660 826 991 1156 1321 1486 1651 1816 1981
13 1 427 570 712 854 997 1139 1281 1424 1566 1709
14 1 372 497 621 745 869 993 1117 1241 1366 1490
15 1 328 437 546 656 765 874 983 1093 1202 1311
16 1 291 388 485 582 679 776 873 970 1067 1164
17 1 260 347 433 520 607 693 780 867 954 1040
18 1 234 312 390 468 546 624 702 780 858 936
19 1 212 282 353 423 494 565 635 706 776 847
20 1 193 257 321 385 449 513 578 642 706 770
21 1 176 235 293 352 410 469 528 586 645 704
22 1 161 215 269 323 377 430 484 538 592 646
23 1 149 198 248 297 347 396 446 496 545 595
24 1 137 183 229 275 321 366 412 458 504 550
25 1 127 170 212 255 297 340 382 425 467 510

26 1 118 158 197 237 276 316 355 395 434 474
27 1 111 147 184 221 258 295 332 368 405 442
28 1 103 138 172 207 241 275 310 344 379 413
29 1 97 129 161 194 226 258 290 323 355 387
30 1 91 121 152 182 212 242 273 303 333 364
31 1 86 114 143 171 200 228 257 285 314 342
32 1 81 108 134 161 188 215 242 269 296 323
33 1 76 102 127 152 178 203 229 254 280 305
34 1 72 96 120 144 168 192 216 240 265 289
35 1 68 91 114 137 160 182 205 228 251 273
36 1 65 87 108 130 151 173 195 216 238 260
37 1 62 82 103 123 144 165 185 206 226 247
38 1 59 78 98 117 137 157 176 196 215 235
39 1 56 75 93 112 131 149 168 187 205 224
40 1 53 71 89 107 125 142 160 178 196 214
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

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TABLE 612.5.3.2(8)
3
ALLOWABLE PIPE LENGTH FOR ⁄4 INCH PEX TUBING*
WATER AVAILABLE PRESSURE - tP(psi)
SPRINKLER
DISTRIBUTION
FLOW 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SIZE
RATE (gpm)
(inch) ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF PIPE FROM SERVICE VALVE TO FARTHEST SPRINKLER (feet)

8 34 ⁄ 93 123 154 185 216 247 278 309 339 370

9 34 ⁄ 74 99 124 149 174 199 223 248 273 298
10 34 ⁄ 61 82 102 123 143 163 184 204 225 245
11 3 ⁄4 51 68 86 103 120 137 154 171 188 205
12 3 ⁄4 44 58 73 87 102 117 131 146 160 175
13 34 ⁄ 38 50 63 75 88 101 113 126 138 151
14 34 ⁄ 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 121 132
15 34 ⁄ 29 39 48 58 68 77 87 96 106 116
16 34 ⁄ 26 34 43 51 60 68 77 86 94 103
17 34 ⁄ 23 31 38 46 54 61 69 77 84 92
18 34 ⁄ 21 28 34 41 48 55 62 69 76 83
19 34 ⁄ 19 25 31 37 44 50 56 62 69 75
20 3 ⁄4 17 23 28 34 40 45 51 57 62 68
21 3 ⁄4 16 21 26 31 36 41 47 52 57 62
22 34 ⁄ NP 19 24 28 33 38 43 47 52 57
23 34 ⁄ NP 17 22 26 31 35 39 44 48 52
24 34 ⁄ NP 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 49
25 34
⁄ NP NP 19 22 26 30 34 37 41 45
26 34 ⁄ NP NP 17 21 24 28 31 35 38 42
27 34 ⁄ NP NP 16 20 23 26 29 33 36 39
28 34 ⁄ NP NP 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 36
29 34 ⁄ NP NP NP 17 20 23 26 28 31 34
30 3 ⁄4 NP NP NP 16 19 21 24 27 29 32
31 3 ⁄4 NP NP NP 15 18 20 23 25 28 30
32 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP 17 19 21 24 26 28
33 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP 16 18 20 22 25 27
34 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP NP 17 19 21 23 25
35 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP NP 16 18 20 22 24
36 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP NP 15 17 19 21 23
37 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP NP NP 16 18 20 22
38 34 ⁄ NP NP NP NP NP NP 16 17 19 21
3
4
39 ⁄ NP NP NP NP NP NP NP 16 18 20
40 3 ⁄4 NP NP NP NP NP NP NP 16 17 19
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
* NP – Means not permitted.

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TABLE 612.5.3.2(9)
ALLOWABLE PIPE LENGTH FOR 1 INCH PEX TUBING

WATER AVAILABLE PRESSURE -t P

(psi)
SPRINKLER
DISTRIBUTION
FLOW RATE 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
SIZE
(gpm)
(inch) ALLOWABLE LENGTH OF PIPE FROM SERVICE VALVE TO FARTHEST SPRINKLER (feet)

8 1 314 418 523 628 732 837 941 1046 1151 1255
9 1 252 336 421 505 589 673 757 841 925 1009
10 1 208 277 346 415 485 554 623 692 761 831
11 1 174 232 290 348 406 464 522 580 638 696
12 1 148 198 247 296 346 395 445 494 543 593
13 1 128 170 213 256 298 341 383 426 469 511
14 1 111 149 186 223 260 297 334 371 409 446
15 1 98 131 163 196 229 262 294 327 360 392
16 1 87 116 145 174 203 232 261 290 319 348
17 1 78 104 130 156 182 208 233 259 285 311
18 1 70 93 117 140 163 187 210 233 257 280
19 1 63 84 106 127 148 169 190 211 232 253
20 1 58 77 96 115 134 154 173 192 211 230
21 1 53 70 88 105 123 140 158 175 193 211
22 1 48 64 80 97 113 129 145 161 177 193
23 1 44 59 74 89 104 119 133 148 163 178
24 1 41 55 69 82 96 110 123 137 151 164
25 1 38 51 64 76 89 102 114 127 140 152

26
27 11 35
33 47
44 59
55 71
66 83
77 95
88 106
99 118
110 130
121 142
132
28 1 31 41 52 62 72 82 93 103 113 124
29 1 29 39 48 58 68 77 87 97 106 116
30 1 27 36 45 54 63 73 82 91 100 109
31 1 26 34 43 51 60 68 77 85 94 102
32 1 24 32 40 48 56 64 72 80 89 97
33 1 23 30 38 46 53 61 68 76 84 91
34 1 22 29 36 43 50 58 65 72 79 86
35 1 20 27 34 41 48 55 61 68 75 82
36 1 19 26 32 39 45 52 58 65 71 78
37 1 18 25 31 37 43 49 55 62 68 74
38 1 18 23 29 35 41 47 53 59 64 70
39 1 17 22 28 33 39 45 50 56 61 67
40 1 16 21 27 32 37 43 48 53 59 64
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

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SANITARY DRAINAGE

Part I – Drainage Systems. 701.4 Continuous Wastes. Continuous wastes and

fixture tailpieces shall be constructed from the materials
701.0 General. specified in Section 701.2 for drainage piping, provided,
however, that such connections where exposed or acces-
701.1 Applicability.
rials, design, This chapter
and installation shall drainage
of sanitary govern the mate-
systems sible shall be permitted to be of seamless drawn brass not
and building sewers. less than No. 20 B & S Gauge (0.032 inches) (0.8 mm).
» 701.2 Drainage Piping. Materials for drainage piping
701.5 Lead. (See Table 1701.1) Sheet lead shall comply
with the following:
«
shall be in accordance with one of the referenced standards
in Table 701.2 except that: (1) For safe pans – not less than 4 pounds per square foot
(1) No galvanized wrought-iron or galvanized steel pipe (lb/ft2) (19 kg/m2) or 1⁄16 of an inch (1.6 mm) thick.
shall be used underground and shall be kept not less (2) For flashings or vent terminals – not less than 3 lb/ft 2
than 6 inches (152 mm) aboveground. (15 kg/m2) or 0.0472 of an inch (1.1989 mm) thick.
(2) ABS and PV C DWV pip ing inst allatio ns shall b e (3) Lead bends and lead traps shall be not less than 1⁄8 of an
installed in accordance with applicable standards refer- inch (3.2 mm) in wall thickness.
enced in Table 1701.1 and Chapter 14 “Firestop Protec-
tion.” Except for individual single-family dwelling
701.6 Caulking Ferrules. Caulking ferrules shall be
manufactured from copper or copper alloy and shall be in
«
units, materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall accordance with Table 701.6.
have a flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a
smoke-developed index of not more than 50, where
701.7 Soldering Bushings. Soldering bushings shall be
of copper or copper alloy and shall be in accordance with
«
tested in accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. Table 701.7.
(3) No vitrified clay pipe or fittings shall be used above-
ground or where pressurized by a pump or ejector. TABLE 701.6
CAULKING FERRULES
«
They shall be kept not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
belowground. PIPE SIZE
INSIDE
LENGTH MINIMUM WEIGHT EACH
DIAMETER
(inches) (inches)
(4) Copper or c opper all oy tube f or dra inage and ve nt (inches) p o u nd s o unc e s
piping shall have a weight of not less than that of 2 2 1 ⁄4 4 1 ⁄2 1 0
copper or copper alloy drainage tube type DWV.
3 3 1 ⁄4 4 1 ⁄2 1 12
(5) Stain less ste el 304 pipe and fit tings sh all not be
installed underground and shall be kept not less than 6 4 4 1 ⁄4 4 1 ⁄2 2 8
inches (152 mm) aboveground. For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 pound = 0.453 kg, 1 ounce = 0.02834 kg
(6) Cast-iron soil pipe and fit tings shall be listed and tested
in accordance with standards referenced in Table
TABLE 701.7
SOLDERING BUSHINGS
«
1701.1. Such pipe and fittings shall be marked with the PIPE MINIMUM WEIGHT PIPE MINIMUM WEIGHT
country of srcin and identification of the srcinal SIZE EACH SIZE EACH
manufacturer in addition to markings required by refer- (inches) p o u nd s o u nc e s (inches) po unds o u nc e s
enced standards. 11⁄4 0 6 2 1 ⁄2 1 6
» 701.3 Drainage Fittings. Materials for drainage fittings
shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in
11⁄2 0 8 3 2 0
Table 701.2 of the same diameter as the piping served, and 2 0 14 4 3 8
such fittings shall be compatible with the type of pipe used. For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 pound = 0.453 kg, 1 ounce = 0.02834 kg

» 701.3.1 Screwed Pipe. Fittings on screwed pipe

shall be of the recessed drainage type. Burred ends 702.0 Fixture Unit Equivalents.
shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe. 702.1 Trap Size. The unit equivalent of plumbing fixtures
» 701.3.2 Threads. The threads of drainage fittings shown in Table 702.1 shall be based on the size of the trap
shall be tapped so as to allow 1⁄4 inch per foot (20.8 required, and the unit equivalent of fixtures and devices not
mm/m) grade. shown in Table 702.1 shall be based on the size of trap or
» 701.3.3 Type. Fittings used for drainage shall be of trap arm.
the drainage type, have a smooth interior water-way, Maximum drainage fixture units for a fixture trap and
and be constructed so as to allow 1⁄4 inch per foot (20.8 trap arm loadings for sizes up to 4 inches (100 mm) shall be
mm/m) grade. in accordance with Table 702.2(1).

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» TABLE 701.2
MATERIALS FOR DRAIN, WASTE, VENT PIPE AND FITTINGS
UNDERGROUND ABOVEGROUND
BUILDING SEWER REFERENCED
DRAIN, WASTE, DRAIN, WASTE, REFERENCED
MATERIAL PIPE AND STANDARD(S)
VENT PIPE AND VENT PIPE AND STANDARD(S) PIPE
FITTINGS FITTINGS
FITTINGS FITTINGS

ABS (Schedule 40)

ASTM D2661, ASTM D2661,
X X X
ASTM D2680* ASTM D2680*

Cast-Iron
ASME B16.12,
ASTM A74,
ASTM A74,
X X X ASTM A888,
ASTM A888,
CISPI 301
CISPI 301

Co-Extruded ABS (Schedule

40) ASTM D2661,
X X X ASTM
F628
ASTM D2680*

Co-Extruded ASTM D2661,

Composite (Schedule 40) ASTM D2665,
X X X ASTM
F1488
ASTM F794*,
ASTM F1866
Co-Extruded PVC (Schedule
40) ASTM D2665,
X X X ASTM
F891 ASTM F794*,
ASTM F1866

CopperDWV)
(Type and Copper Alloys ASTM B43,
ASTM B75,
ASME B16.23,
X X X ASTM B251,
ASME B16.29
ASTM B302,
ASTM B306
Galvanized Malleable Iron
–– X –– –– ASME B16.3
Galvanized Steel –– X –– ASTM A53 ––
Polyethylene

–– –– X ASTM F714 ––

PVC (Schedule 40)

ASTM D1785, ASTM D2665,
X X X ASTM D2665, ASTM F794*,
ASTM F794* ASTM F1866

Stainless Steel 304

–– X –– ASME A112.3.1 ASME A112.3.1
Stainless Steel 316L
X X X ASME
A112.3.1 ASME
A112.3.1
Vitrified Clay (Extra
strength) –– –– X ASTM C700 ASTM C700

* For building sewer applications.

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TABLE 702.1
DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNIT VALUES (DFU)
MINIMUM SIZE TRAP
PLUMBING APPLIANCES, APPURTENANCES, OR FIXTURES AND TRAP ARM 7 PRI VAT E P UBL IC ASSEMBLY8
(inches)
BathtuborCombinationBath/Shower 1 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 ––
Bidet 1 1 ⁄4 1.0 –– ––
Bidet 1 ⁄2
1
2.0 –– ––
Clothes Washer, domestic, standpipe5 2 3.0 3.0 3.0
Dental
Unit,
cuspidor 1 1
⁄4 –– 1.0 1.0
Dishwasher, domestic, with independent drain2 111⁄2 2.0 2.0 2.0
DrinkingFountainorWaterCooler 1 ⁄4 0.5 0.5 1.0
Food
Waste Disposer,commercial 2 –– 3.0 3.0
Floor
Drain,
emergency 2 –– 0.0 0.0
FloorDrain(foradditionalsizesseeSection702.0) 2 2.0 2.0 2.0
Shower,
single-headtrap 2 2.0 2.0 2.0
Multi-head, each
additional 2 1.0 1.0 1.0
Lavatory 1 1 ⁄4 1.0 1.0 1.0
Lavatories
sets
in 1 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 2.0
Washfountain 1 1 ⁄2 –– 2.0 2.0
Washfountain 2 –– 3.0 3.0
Mobile
Home,
trap 3 12.0 –– ––
Receptor, indirect waste1,3 1 1 ⁄2 See footnote1,3
Receptor, indirect waste1,4 2 See footnote1,4

Receptor, indirect waste1 3 See footnote1

Sinks –– –– –– ––
Bar 1 1 ⁄2 1.0 –– ––
Bar2 1 1 ⁄2 –– 2.0 2.0
Clinical 3 –– 6.0 6.0
2 1 1 ⁄2 –– 3.0 3.0
Commercial with food waste
Room
Exam 1 1
⁄2 –– 1.0 ––
Special Purpose2 1 1 ⁄2 2.0 3.0 3.0
Special
Purpose 2 3.0 4.0 4.0
Special
Purpose 3 –– 6.0 6.0
Kitchen, domestic2 1 1 ⁄2 2.0 2.0 ––
(with or without food waste disposer, dishwasher, or both)
Laundry2 (with or without discharge from a clothes washer) 1 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 2.0
Service
Mop
or
Basin 2 –– 3.0 3.0
Service
Mop
or
Basin 3 –– 3.0 3.0
Service,
flushing
rim 3 –– 6.0 6.0
Wash,
each
faucets
set
of –– –– 2.0 2.0
Urinal, integral trap 1.0 GPF 2 2 2.0 2.0 5.0
Urinal, integral trap greater than 1.0 GPF 2 2.0 2.0 6.0
Urinal, exposed trap2 1 1 ⁄2 2.0 2.0 5.0
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank6 3 3.0 4.0 6.0
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Flushometer Tank6 3 3.0 4.0 6.0
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Flushometer Valve6 3 3.0 4.0 6.0
Water Closet, greater than 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank 6 3 4.0 6.0 8.0
Water Closet, greater than 1.6 GPF Flushometer Valve 6 3 4.0 6.0 8.0
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
Notes:
1
Indirect waste receptors shall be sized based on the total drainage capacity of the fixtures that drain therein to, in accordance with Table 702.2(2).
2
Provide a 2 inch (50 mm) minimum drain.
3
For refrigerators, coffee urns, water stations, and similar low demands.
4
For commercial sinks, dishwashers, and similar moderate or heavy demands.
5
Buildings having a clothes-washing area with clothes washers in a battery of three or more clothes washers shall be rated at 6 fixture units each for
purposes of sizing common horizontal and vertical drainage piping.
6
Water closets shall be computed as 6 fixture units where determining septic tank sizes based on Appendix H of this code.
7
Trap sizes shall not beincreased to the point where the fixture discharge is capable of being inadequate to maintain their self-scouring properties.
8
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702.2 Intermittent Flow. Drainage fixture units for inter- 704.2 Single Vertical Drainage Pipe. Two fixtures set
mittent flow into the drainage system shall be computed on back-to-back, or side-by-side, within the distance allowed
the rated discharge capacity in gallons per minute (gpm) between a trap and its vent shall be permitted to be served
(L/s) in accordance with Table 702.2(2). by a single vertical drainage pipe provided that each fixture
702.3 Continuous Flow. For a continuous flow into a
wastes separately into an approved double-fixture fitting
drainage system, such as from a pump, sump ejector, air having inlet openings at the same level.
conditioning equipment, or similar device, 2fixture units shall 704.3 Commercial Sinks. Pot sinks, scullery sinks, dish-
be equal to each gallon per minute (gpm) (L/s) of flow. washing sinks, silverware sinks, and other similar fixtures
shall be connected directly to the drainage system. A floor
TABLE 702.2(1) drain
fixtureshall
shallbebeprovided adjacent
connected on thetosewer
the fixture,
side of and the
the floor
MAXIMUM DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS FOR A
TRAP AND TRAP ARM* drain trap, provided that no other drainage line is connected
SIZE OF TRAP AND DRAINAGE FIXTURE
between the floor drain waste connection and the fixture
TRAP ARM (inches) UNIT VALU ES (DFU) drain. The fixture and floor drain shall be trapped and
1 ⁄4
1
1 unit vented in accordance with this code.
1 1 ⁄2 3 units
2 units
4 705.0 Joints and Connections.
3 units
6 705.1 ABS and ABS Co-Extruded Plastic Pipe and
4 units
8 Joints. Joining methods for ABS plastic pipe and fittings
For SI Units: 1 inch = 25 mm
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
* Exception:On self-service laundries. installation instructions and shall comply with Section
705.1.1 through Section 705.1.3.
TABLE 702.2(2) 705.1.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
DISCHARGE CAPACITY IN GALLONS PER MINUTE FOR
INTERMITTENT FLOW ONLY*
be designed to provide a permanent seal and shall be of
the mechanical or push-on joint. The push-on joint
GPM F IX TUR E
UN IT S
shall include an elastomeric gasket in accordance with
Up to 71⁄2 Equals 1 Fixture Unit ASTM D3212 and shall provide a compressive force
Greater than 71⁄2 to15 Equals 2 Fixture Units against the spigot and socket after assembly to provide
Greater than 15 to 30 Equals 4 Fixture Units a permanent seal.
705.1.2 Solvent Cement Joints. Solvent cement
Greater than 30 to 50 Equals 6 Fixture Units joints for ABS pipe and fittings shall be clean from dirt
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s and moisture. Pipe shall be cut square and shall be
* Discharge capacity exceeding 50 gallons per minute (3.15 L/s) shall be deburred. Where surfaces to be joined are cleaned and
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. free of dirt, moisture, oil, and other foreign material,
solvent cement in accordance with ASTM D2235 shall
be applied to all joint surfaces. Joints shall be made
703.0 Size of Drainage Piping. while both the inside socket surface and outside surface
703.1 Minimum Size. The minimum sizes of vertical, of pipe are wet with solvent cement. Hold joint in place
horizontal, or both drainage piping shall be determined and undisturbed for 1 minute after assembly.
from the total of fixture units connected thereto, and addi- 705.1.3 Threaded Joints. Threads shall comply
tionally, in the case of vertical drainage pipes, in accor- with ASME B1.20.1. A minimum of Schedule 80 shall
dance with their length. be permitted to be threaded. Molded threads on adapter
703.2 Maximum Number of Fixture Units. Table fittings for transition to threaded joints shall be
703.2 shows the maximum number of fixture units allowed permitted. Thread sealant compound shall be applied to
on a vertical or horizontal drainage pipe, building drain, or male threads, insoluble in water, and nontoxic. The
building sewer of a given size; the maximum number of joint between the pipe and transition fitting shall be of
fixture units allowed on a branch interval of a given size; the solvent cement type. Caution shall be used during
assembly to prevent over tightening of the ABS
and the maximum
drainage lengthsize.
pipe of a given (in feet and meters) of a vertical components once the thread sealant compound has
703.3 Sizing per Appendix C. For alternate method of
been applied.
sizing drainage piping, see Appendix C. 705.2 Cast-Iron Pipe and Joints. Joining methods for
cast-iron pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance
«
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall
704.0 Fixture Connections (Drainage). comply with Section 705.2.1 or Section 705.2.2.
704.1 Inlet Fittings. Drainage piping shall be provided
with approved inlet fittings for fixture connections,
705.2.1 Caulked Joints. Caulked joints shall be
firmly packed with oakum or hemp and filled with
«
correctly located according to the size and type of fixture molten lead to a depth of not less than 1 inch (25.4
proposed to be connected. mm) in one continuous pour. The lead shall be caulked

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TABLE 703.2
MAXIMUM UNIT LOADING AND MAXIMUM LENGTH OF DRAINAGE AND VENT PIPING
SIZE OF PIPE (inches) 11 ⁄4 11⁄2 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12

Maximum Units
Drainage Piping1
Vertical 1 22 163 484 256 600 1380 3600 5600 8400
Horizontal 1 1 83 354 2165 4285 7205 26405 46805 82005
Maximum Length
Drainage Piping
Vertical, (feet)
Horizontal (unlimited)
45 65 85 212 300 390 510 750 – –
Vent Piping
Horizontal and Vertical6
Maximum Units 1 83 24 84 256 600 1380 3600 – –
Maximum Lengths, (feet) 45 60 120 212 300 390 510 750
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Notes:
1
Excluding trap arm.
2
Except sinks, urinals, and dishwashers – exceeding 1 fixture unit.
3
Except six-unit traps or water closets.
4
Only four water closets or six-unit traps allowed on a vertical pipe or stack; and not to exceed three water closets or six-unit traps on a horizontal branch
or drain.
5
Based on 1⁄4 inch per foot (20.8 mm/m) slope. For 1⁄8 of an inch per foot (10.4 mm/m) slope, multiply horizontal fixture units by a factor of 0.8.
6
The diameter of an individual vent shall be not less than 11⁄4 inches (32 mm) nor less than one-half the diameter of the drain to which it is connected.
Fixture unit load values for drainage and vent piping shall be computed from Table 702.1 and Table 702.2(2). Not to exceed one-third of the total
permitted length of a vent shall be permitted to be installed in a horizontal position. Where vents are increased one pipe size for their entire length, the
maximum length limitations specified in this table do not apply. This table is in accordance with the requirements of Section 901.3.

thoroughly at the inside and outside edges of the joint. Pipe or fittings shall be seated against the center stop
After caulking, the finished joint shall not exceed 1⁄8 of inside the elastomeric sleeve. Slide the stainless steel
an inch (3.2 mm) below the rim of the hub. No paint, shield and clamp assembly into position centered over
varnish, or other coatings shall be permitted on the the gasket and tighten. Bands shall be tightened using
joining material until after the joint has been tested and an approved calibrated torque wrench specifically set
approved. by the manufacturer of the couplings.
» 705.2.2 Mechanical Joints and Compression
Joints. Mechanical joints for cast-iron pipe and
705.3 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe (DWV) and «
Joints. Joining methods for copper or copper alloy pipe
fittings shall be of the elastomeric compression type or and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manu-
mechanical joint couplings. Compression type joints facturer’s installation instructions and shall comply with
with an elastomeric gasket for cast-iron hub and spigot Section 705.3.1 through Section 705.3.4.
pipe shall comply with ASTM C564 and be tested in
accordance with ASTM C1563. Hub and spigot shall 705.3.1 Brazed Joints. Brazed joints between
copper or copper alloy pipe and fittings shall be made
«
be clean and free of dirt, mud, sand, and foreign mate-
rials. Cut pipe shall be free from sharp edges. Fold and with brazing alloys having a liquid temperature above
insert gasket into hub. Lubricate the joint following 1000°F (538°C). The joint surfaces to be brazed shall
manufacturer’s instructions. Insert spigot into hub until be cleaned bri ght by either manual or mechanical
the spigot end of the pipe bottom out in the hub. Use means. Piping shall be cut square and reamed to full
the same procedure for the installation of fittings. inside diameter. Brazing flux shall be applied to the
A mechanical joint shielded coupling type for joint surfaces where required by manufact urer’s
hubless cast-iron pipe and fittings shall have a metallic recommendation. Brazing filler metal in accordance
shield in accordance with ASTM A1056, ASTM with AWS A5.8 shall be applied at the point where the
C1277, ASTM C1540, or CISPI 310. The elastomeric pipe or tubing enters the socket of the fitting.
gasket shall comply with ASTM C564. Hubless cast- 705.3.2 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints in
copper or copper alloy piping shall be made with a
«
iron pipe and fittings shall be clean and free of dirt,
mud, sand, and foreign materials. Cut pipe shall be free mechanical coupling with grooved end piping or
from sharp edges. Gasket shall be placed on the end of approved joint designed for the specific application.
the pipe or fitting and the stainless steel shield and
clamp assembly on the end of the other pipe or fitting.
705.3.3 Soldered Joints. Soldered joints between
copper or copper alloy pipe and fittings shall be made
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in accordance with ASTM B828 with the following apply primer purple in color in accordance with ASTM
sequence of joint preparation and operation as follows: F656. Primer shall be applied until the surface ofthe pipe
measuring and cutting, reaming, cleaning, fluxing, and fitting is softened. Solvent cements in accordance
assembly and support, heating, applying the solder, with ASTM D2564 shall be applied to all joint surfaces.
cooling, and cleaning. Pipe shall be cut square and Joints shall be made while both the inside socket surface
reamed to the full inside diameter including the and outside surface of pipe are wet with solvent cement.
removal of burrs on the outside of the pipe. Surfaces to Hold joint in place and undisturbed for 1 minute after
be joined shall be cleaned bright by manual or mechan- assembly.
ical means. Flux shall be applied to pipe and fittings 705.5.3 Threaded Joints. Threads shall comply
and shall noncorrosive
be in accordance
andwith ASTMafter
B813,soldering.
and shall with ASME B1.20.1. A minimum of Schedule 80 shall
become nontoxic
Insert pipe into the base of the fitting and remove be permitted to be threaded. Molded threads on adapter «
excess flux. Pipe and fitting shall be supported to fittings for transition to threaded joints shall be
ensure a uniform capillary space around the joint. Heat permitted. Thread sealant compound that is compatible
shall be applied using an air or fuel torch with the with the pipe and fitting, insoluble in water, and
flame perpendicular to the pipe using acetylene or an nontoxic shall be applied to male threads. The joint
LP gas. Preheating shall depend on the size of the joint. between the pipe and transition fitting shall be of the
The flame shall be moved to the fitting cup and alter- solvent cement type. Caution shall be used during
nate between the pipe and fitting. Solder in accordance assembly to prevent over tightening of the PVC
with ASTM B32 shall be applied to the joint surfaces components once the thread sealant has been applied.
until capillary action draws the molten solder into the Female PVC threaded fittings shall be used with plastic
cup. Joint surfaces shall not be disturbed until cool and male threads only.
any remaining flux residue shall be cleaned. 705.6 Stainless Steel Pipe and Joints. Joining«
» 705.3.4 Threaded Joints. Threaded joints for
copper or copper alloy pipe shall be made with pipe
methods for stainless steel pipe and fittings shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1. Thread instructions and shall comply with Section 705.6.1 or
sealant tape or compound shall be applied only on male Section 705.6.2.
threads, and such material shall be approved types,
insoluble in water, and nontoxic.
705.6.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints
between stainless steel pipe and fittings shall be of the
«
» 705.4 Galvanized Steel Pipe and Joints.
methods for galvanized steel pipe and fittings shall be
Joining compression, grooved coupling, hydraulic
fittings, or flanged.
pressed
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions and shall comply with Sectio n 705.4.1 or 705.6.2 Welded Joints. Welded joints between
stainless steel pipe and fittings shall comply with
«
Section 705.4.2.
ASME A112.3.1 and shall be welded autogenously.
» 705.4.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
be made with an elastomeric gasket.
Pipe shall be cleaned, free of scale and contaminating
particles. Pipe shall be cut with a combination cutting
» 705.4.2 Threaded Joints. Threaded joints shall be
made with pipe threads in accordance with ASME
and beveling tool that provides a square cut, and free of
burrs. Mineral oil lubricant shall be used during the
B1.20.1. Thread sealant tape or compound shall be cutting and beveling process.
applied only on male threads, and such material shall
be of approved types, insoluble in water, and nontoxic.
705.7 Vitrified Clay Pipe and Joints. Joining methods «
for vitrified clay pipe and fittings shall be installed in accor-
» 705.5 PVC and PVC Co-Extruded Plastic Pipe and dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and
Joining Methods. Joining methods for PVC plastic pipe shall comply with Section 705.7.1.
and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s installation instructions and shall comply with 705.7.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
be designed to provide a permanent seal and shall be of
«
Section 705.5.1 through Section 705.5.3.
the mechanical or push-on joint type. The push-on joint
» 705.5.1 Mechanical Joints. Mechanical joints shall
be designed to provide a permanent seal and shall be of
shall include an elastomeric gasket in accordance with
the mechanical or push-on joint type. The push-on joint ASTM C425
against the and and
spigot shallsocket
provide
aftera assembly
compressive force
to provide
shall include an elastomeric gasket in accordance with a permanent seal.
ASTM D3212 and shall provide a compressive force
against the spigot and socket after assembly to provide 705.8 Special Joints. Special joints shall comply with
Section 705.8.1 through Section 705.8.4.
«
a permanent seal.
» 705.5.2 Solvent Cement Joints. Solvent cement 705.8.1 Slip Joints. In fixture drains and traps, slip
joints of approved materials shall be permitted to be
«
joints for PVC pipe and fittings shall be clean from dirt
and moisture. Pipe shall be cut square and pipe shall be used in accordance with their approvals.
deburred. Where surfaces to be joined are cleaned and 705.8.2 Expansion Joints. Expansion joints shall
be accessible, except where in vent piping or drainage
«
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stacks, and shall be permitted to be used where neces- branches, combination wye and one-eighth bend branches,
sary to provide for expansion and contraction of the sanitary tee or sanitary tapped tee branches, or other
pipes. approved fittings of equivalent sweep. No fitting having
» 705.8.3 Ground Joint, Flared, or Ferrule
Connections. Copper or copper alloy ground joint,
more than one inlet at the same level shall be used unless
such fitting is constructed so that the discharge from one
flared, or ferrule-type connections that allow adjust- inlet cannot readily enter any other inlet. Double sanitary
ment of tubing, but provide a rigid joint where made tees shall be permitted to be used where the barrel of the
up, shall not be considered as slip joints. fitting is not less than two pipe sizes larger than the largest
inlet, (pipe sizes recognized for this purpose are 2 inches,
» 705.8.4
tion jointTransition
between ABS and A
Joint. solvent
PVC cement
building transi-
drain and
building sewer shall be made using listed transition
21⁄2 inches, 3 inches, 3 1⁄2 inches, 4 inches, 4 1⁄2 inches, 5
inches, 6 inches, etc.) (50 mm, 65 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100
mm, 115 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm, etc.).
solvent cement in accordance with ASTM D3138.
706.3 Horizontal to Horizontal. Horizontal drainage
» 705.9 Joints Between Various Materials. Joints lines connecting with other horizontal drainage lines shall
between various materials shall be installed in accordance enter through 45 degree (0.79 rad) wye branches, combina-
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall tion wye and one-eighth bend branches, or other approved
comply with Section 705.9.1 through Section 705.9.4. fittings of equivalent sweep.
Mechanical couplings used to join different materials shall 706.4 Vertical to Horizontal. Vertical drainage lines
be in accordance with ASTM C1173 for belowground use, connecting with horizontal drainage lines shall enter
ASTM C1460 for aboveground use, or ASTM C1461 for through 45 degree (0.79 rad) wye branches, combination
aboveground and belowground use. wye and one-eighth bend branches, or other approved
» 705.9.1 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe to Cast- fittings of equivalent sweep. Branches or offsets of 60
Iron Pipe. Joints from copper or copper alloy pipe or degrees (1.05 rad) shall be permitted to be used where
tubing to cast-iron pipe shall be made with a listed installed in a true vertical position.
compression type joint or copper alloy ferrule. The
copper or copper alloy pipe or tubing shall be soldered 707.0 Cleanouts.
or brazed to the ferrule and the ferrule shall be joined
to the cast-iron hub by a compression or caulked joint. 707.1 Plug. Each cleanout fitting for cast-iron pipe shall
consist of a cast-iron or copper alloy body and an approved
» 705.9.2 Copper or Copper Alloy Pipe to
Threaded Pipe Joints. Joints from copper or copper
plug. Each cleanout for galvanized wrought-iron, galva-
nized steel, copper, or copper alloy pipe shall consist of a
alloy pipe or tubing to threaded pipe shall be made by plug as specified in Table 707.1, or a standard weight
the use of a listed copper alloy adapter or dielectric copper alloy cap, or an approved ABS or PVC plastic plug,
fitting. The joint between the copper or copper alloy or an approved stainless steel cleanout or plug. Plugs shall
pipe and the fitting shall be a soldered or brazed, and have raised square heads or approved countersunk rectan-
the connection between the threaded and the fittings gular slots.
shall be made with a standard pipe size threaded joint.
» 705.9.3 Plastic Pipe to Other Materials. Where
connecting plastic pipe to other types of plastic or other
TABLE 707.1
CLEANOUTS
SIZE OF PIPE SIZE OF CLEANOUT THREADS
types of piping material; approved listed adapter or (inches) (inches) (per inches)
transition fittings and listed for the specific transition 1 ⁄2
1
1 ⁄2
1
111⁄2
intended shall be used.
2 1 1 ⁄2 111⁄2
» 705.9.4 Stainless Steel Pipe to Other Materials.
Where connecting stainless steel pipe to other types of
2 1 ⁄2 2 1 ⁄2 8
piping, listed mechanical joints of the compression 3 2 1 ⁄2 8
type and listed for the specific transition intended shall &
4larger 3 1 ⁄2 8
be used. For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm

707.2 Approved. Each cleanout fitting and each cleanout

706.0 Changes in Direction of Drainage Flow. plug or cap shall be of an approved type.
706.1 Approved Fittings. Changes in direction of 707.3 Watertight and Gastight. Cleanouts shall be
drainage piping shall be made by the appropriate use of designed to be watertight and gastight.
approved fittings and shall be of the angles presented by a 707.4 Location. Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be
one-sixteenth bend, one-eighth bend, or one-sixth bend, or provided with a cleanout at its upper terminal, and each run
other approved fittings of equivalent sweep. of piping, that is more than 100 feet (30 480 mm) in total
706.2 Horizontal to Vertical. Horizontal drainage lines, developed length, shall be provided with a cleanout for each
connecting with a vertical stack, shall enter through 45 100 feet (30 480 mm), or fraction thereof, in length of such
degree (0.79 rad) wye branches, 60 degree (1.05 rad) wye piping. An additional cleanout shall be provided in a drainage

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line for each aggregate horizontal change in direction 707.11 Pressure Drainage Systems. Cleanouts shall
exceeding 135 degrees (2.36 rad). A cleanout shall be be provided for pressure drainage systems as classified
installed above the fixture connection fitting, serving each under Section 710.7.
urinal, regardless of the location of the urinal in the building. 707.12 Countersunk Cleanout Plugs. Countersunk
Exceptions: cleanout plugs shall be installed where raised heads cause a
(1) Cleanouts shall be permitted to be omitted on a hori- hazard.
zontal drain line less than 5 feet (1524 mm) in length 707.13 Hubless Blind Plugs. Where a hubless blind
unless such line is serving sinks or urinals. plug is used for a required cleanout, the complete coupling
(2) zontal
Cleanouts shall pipe
drainage be permitted
installed to
onbe omitted
a slope on degrees
of 72 a hori- and plugTrap
707.14 shall be accessible
Arms. for removal
Cleanouts or replacement.
for trap arms shall be
(1.26 rad) or less from the vertical angle (one-fifth installed in accordance with Section 1002.3.
bend).
(3) Excepting the building drain, its horizontal branches, 708.0 Grade of Horizontal Drainage Piping.
and urinals, a cleanout shall not be required on a pipe 708.1 General. Horizontal drainage piping shall be run in
or piping that is above the floor level of the lowest practical alignment and a uniform slope of not less than 1⁄4
floor of the building. inch per foot (20.8 mm/m) or 2 percent toward the point of
(4) An approved type of two-way cleanout fitting, installed disposal provided that, where it is impractical due to the
inside the building wall near the connection between depth of the street sewer, to the structural features, or to the
the building drain and the building sewer or installed arrangement of a building or structure to obtain a slope of
outside of a building at the lower end of a building 1
⁄4 inch per foot (20.8 mm/m) or 2 percent, such pipe or
drain and extended to grade, shall be permitted to be piping 4 inches (100 mm) or larger in diameter shall be
substituted for an upper terminal cleanout. permitted to have a slope of not less than 1⁄8 inch per foot
707.5 Cleaning. Each cleanout shall be installed so that it (10.4 mm/m) or 1 percent, where first approved by the
opens to allow cleaning in the direction of flow of the soil Authority Having Jurisdiction.
or waste or at right angles thereto and, except in the case of
wye branch and end-of-line cleanouts, shall be installed 709.0 Gravity Drainage Required.

vertically
707.6 above the flow
Extension. linecleanout
Each of the pipe.
extension shall be 709.1 General. Where practicable, plumbing fixtures
shall be drained to the public sewer or private sewage
considered as drainage piping and each 90 degree (1.57 rad) disposal system by gravity.
cleanout extension shall be extended from a wye-type
fitting or other approved fitting of equivalent sweep.
710.0 Drainage of Fixtures Located Below the Next
707.7 Interceptor. Each cleanout for an interceptor shall Upstream Manhole or Below the Main Sewer Level.
be outside of such interceptor.
710.1 Backflow Protection. Fixtures installed on a floor
707.8 Access. Each cleanout, unless installed under an level that is lower than the next upstream manhole cover of
approved cover plate, shall be above grade, readily acces- the public or private sewer shall be protected from back-
sible, and so located as to serve the purpose for which it is flow of sewage by installing an approved type of backwater
intended. Cleanouts located under cover plates shall be so valve. Fixtures on such floor level that are not below the
installed as to provide the clearances and accessibility next upstream manhole cover shall not be required to be
required by this section. protected by a backwater valve. Fixtures on floor levels
707.9 Clearance. Each cleanout in piping 2 inches (50 above such elevation shall not discharge through the back-
mm) or less in size shall be so installed that there is a clear- water valve. Cleanouts for drains that pass through a back-
ance of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) in front of the water valve shall be clearly identified with a permanent
cleanout. Cleanouts in piping exceeding 2 inches (50 mm) label stating “backwater valve downstream.”
shall have a clearance of not less than 24 inches (610 mm) 710.2 Sewage Discharge. Drainage piping serving
in front of the cleanout. Cleanouts in under-floor piping
shall be extended to or above the finished floor or shall be fixturesshall
sewer thatdischarge
are located below
into the crownwatertight
an approved level of the main
sump or
extended outside the building where there is less than 18 receiving tank, so located as to receive the sewage or
inches (457 mm) vertical overall, allowing for obstructions wastes by gravity. From such sump or receiving tank, the
such as ducts, beams, and piping, and 30 inches of (762 sewage or other liquid wastes shall be lifted and discharged
mm) horizontal clearance from the means of access to such into the building drain or building sewer by approved ejec-
cleanout. No under-floor cleanout shall be located tors, pumps, or other equally efficient approved mechanical
exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm) from an access door, trap door, devices.
or crawl hole. 710.3 Sewage Ejector and Pumps. A sewage ejector
707.10 Fittings. Cleanout fittings shall be not less in size or sewage pump receiving the discharge of water closets or
than those given in Table 707.1. urinals:

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(1) Shall have a discharge capacity of not less than 20 gpm Where constructed of poured concrete, the walls and bottom
(1.26 L/s). shall be adequately reinforced and designed to recognized
(2) In single dwelling units, the ejector or pump shall be acceptable standards. Metal sumps or tanks shall be of such
capable of passing a 11⁄2 inch (38 mm) diameter solid thickness as to serve their intended purpose and shall be
ball, and the discharge piping of each ejector or pump treated internally and externally to resist corrosion.
shall have a backwater valve and gate valve, and be not 710.9 Alarm. Such sumps and receiving tanks shall be
less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. automatically discharged and, where in a “public use” occu-
(3) In other than single-dwelling units, the ejector or pump pancy, shall be provided wit h dual pumps or ejectors
shall be capable of passing a 2 inch (51 mm) diameter arranged to function alternately in normal use and indepen-
solid ball, and the discharge piping of each ejector or dently in case of overload or mechanical failure. The pumps
pump shall have a backwater valve and gate valve, and shall have an audio and visual alarm, readily accessible,
be not less than 3 inches (80 mm) in diameter. that signals pump failure or an overload condition. The
710.4 Discharge Line. The discharge line from such lowest inlet shall have a clearance of not less than 2 inches
ejector, pump, or other mechanical device shall be of (51 mm) from the high-water or “starting” level of the
approved pressure rated material and be provided with an sump.
accessible backwater or swing check valve and gate or ball 710.10 Sump and Receiving Tank Covers and
valve. Where the gravity drainage line to which such Vents. Sumps and receiving tanks shall be provided with
discharge line connects is horizontal, the method of connec- substantial covers having a bolt-and-gasket-type manhole or
tion shall be from the top through a wye branch fitting. The equivalent opening to permit access for inspection, repairs,
gate or ball valve shall be located on the discharge side of and cleaning. The top shall be provided with a vent pipe
the backwater or check valve. that shall extend separately through the roof or, where
Gate or ball valves, where installed in drainage piping, permitted, be combined with other vent pipes. Such vent
shall be fullway type with working parts of corrosion-resis- shall be large enough to maintain atmospheric pressure
tant metal. Sizes 4 inches (100 mm) or more in diameter within the sump under normal operating conditions and, in
shall have cast-iron bodies, and sizes less than 4 inches no case, shall be less in size than that required by Table
(100 mm), cast-iron or copper alloy bodies. 703.2 for the number and type of fixtures discharging into
the sump, nor less than 1 1⁄2 inches (40 mm) in diameter.
710.5 Size of Building Drains and Sewers. Building Where the foregoing requirements are met and the vent,
drains or building sewers receiving discharge from a pump
or ejector shall be adequately sized to prevent overloading. after leaving
fixtures the sump,
discharging intoisthe
combined with
sump, the sizevents
of thefrom
combined
Two fixture units shall be allowed for each gallon per
minute (L/s) of flow. vent need not exceed that required for the total number of
fixtures discharging into the sump. No vent from an air-
710.6 Backwater Valves. Backwater valves, gate valves, operating sewage ejector shall combine with other vents.
fullway ball valves, unions, motors, compressors, air tanks,
and other mechanical devices required by this section shall 710.11 Air Tanks. Air tanks shall be so proportioned as
be located where they will be accessible for inspection and to be of equal cubical capacity to the ejectors connected
repair and, unless continuously exposed, shall be enclosed therewith in which there shall be maintained an air pressure
in a masonry pit fitted with an adequately sized removable of not less than 2 pounds per foot (lb/ft) (3 kg/m) of height
cover. the sewage is to be raised. No water-operated ejectors shall
be permitted.
Backwater valves shall comply with ASME A112.14.1,
and have bodies of cast-iron, plastic, copper alloy, or other 710.12 Grinder Pump Ejector. Grinder pumps shall be
approved materials; shall have noncorrosive bearings, seats, permitted to be used.
and self-aligning discs; and shall be constructed so as to 710.12.1 Discharge Piping. The discharge piping
ensure a positive mechanical seal. Such backwater valves shall be sized in accordance with the manufacturer’s
shall remain open during periods of low flows to avoid installation instructions and shall be not less than 11⁄4
screening of solids and shall not restrict capacities or cause inches (32 mm) in diameter. A check valve and
excessive turbulence during peak loads. Unless otherwise fullway-type shutoff valve shall be located within the
listed, valve access covers shall be bolted type with gasket, discharge line.
and each valve shall bear the manufacturer’s name cast into 710.13 Macerating Toilet Systems and Pumped
the body and the cover. Waste Systems. Fixtures shall be permitted to discharge
710.7 Drainage and Venting Systems. The drainage to a macerating toilet system or pumped waste system shall
and venting systems, in connection with fixtures, sumps, be permitted as an alternate to a sewage pump system
receiving tanks, and mechanical waste-lifting devices, shall where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Such
be installed under the same requirements as provided for in systems shall comply with ASME A112.3.4/CSA B45.9
this code for gravity systems. and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
710.8 Sump and Receiving Tank Construction. installation instructions.
Sumps and receiving tanks shall be watertight and shall be 710.13.1 Sumps. The sump shall be watertight and
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710.13.2 Discharge Piping. The discharge piping 712.3 Air Test. The air test shall be made by attaching an
shall be sized in accordance with manufacturer’s air compressor testing apparatus to a suitable opening and,
instructions and shall be not less than 3⁄4 of an inch (20 after closing all other inlets and outlets to the system,
mm) in diameter. The developed length of the forcing air into the system until there is a uniform gauge
discharge piping shall not exceed the manufacturer’s pressure of 5 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (34 kPa) or
instructions. A check valve and fullway-type shutoff sufficient to balance a column of mercury 10 inches (34
valve shall be located within the discharge line or inter- kPa) in height. The pressure shall be held without introduc-
nally within the device. tion of addi tional ai r for a perio d of not less t han 15
710.13.3 Venting. The plumbing fixtures that minutes.
discharge into the macerating device shall be vented in
accordance with this code. The sump shall be vented in Part II – Building Sewers.
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
such vent shall be permitted to connect to the fixture
venting. 713.0 Sewer Required.
713.1 Where Required. A building in which plumbing
fixtures are installed and premises having drainage piping
711.0 Suds Relief. thereon shall have a connection to a public or private
711.1 General. Drainage connections shall not be made sewer, except as provided in Section 713.2, and Section
into a drainage piping system within 8 feet (2438 mm) of a 713.4.
vertical to horizontal change of direction of a stack 713.2 Private Sewage Disposal System. Where no
containing suds-producing fixtures. Bathtubs, laundries, public sewer intended to serve a lot or premises is available
washing machine standpipes, kitchen sinks, and dish- in a thoroughfare or right of way abutting such lot or
washers shall be considered suds-producing fixtures. Where premises, drainage piping from a building or works shall be
parallel vent stacks are required, they shall connect to the connected to an approved private sewage disposal system.
drainage stack at a point 8 feet (2438 mm) above the lowest
point of the drainage stack. 713.3 Public Sewer. Within the limits prescribed by
Section 713.4 hereof, the rearrangement or subdivision into
Exceptions: smaller parcels of a lot that abuts and is served by a public
(1) Single-family residences sewer shall not be deemed cause to permit the construction
of a private sewage disposal system, and plumbing or
(2) stories
Stack s of
receiv ing thefixtures
plumbing disc harge from less tha n three drainage systems on a smaller parcel or parcels shall
connect to the public sewer.
712.0 Testing. 713.4 Public Sewer Availability. The public sewer
shall be permitted to be considered as not being available
712.1 Media. The piping of the plumbing, drainage, and where such public sewer or a building or an exterior
venting systems shall be tested with water or air except that drainage facility connected thereto is located more than 200
plastic pipe shall not be tested with air. The Authority feet (60 960 mm) from a proposed building or exterior
Having Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require the drainage facility on a lot or premises that abuts and is
removal of cleanouts, etc., to ascertain whether the pressure served by such public sewer.
has reached all parts of the system. After the plumbing
fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water, they 713.5 Permit. No permit shall be issued for the installa-
shall be submitted to a final test. tion, alteration, or repair of a private sewage disposal
system, or part thereof, on a lot for which a connection with
712.2 Water Test. The water test shall be applied to the a public sewer is available.
drainage and vent systems either in its entirety or in
sections. Where the test is applied to the entire system, 713.6 Lot. On every lot or premises hereafter connected to
openings in the piping shall be tightly closed, except the a public sewer, plumbing and drainage systems or parts
highest opening, and the system filled with water to point of thereof on such lot or premises shall be connected with such
overflow. Where the system is tested in sections, each public sewer.
opening shall be tightly plugged, except the highest opening 713.7 Installation. In cities, counties, or both where the

of thewater,
with section
butunder test, and
no section shalleach section
be tested shall
with lessbethan
filled
a 10 installation of
department building
other sewers
than the is under
Authority the jurisdiction
Having of a
Jurisdiction,
foot head of water (30 kPa). In testing successive sections, the provisions of this code relating to building sewers need
not less than the upper 10 fee t (3048 mm) of th e next not apply.
preceding section shall be tested, so that no joint or pipe in Exception: Single-family dwellings and buildings or struc-
the building (except the uppermost 10 feet (3048 mm) of the tures accessory thereto, existing and connected to an
system) shall have been submitted to a test of less than a 10 approved private sewage disposal system prior to the time
foot head of water (30 kPa). The water shall be kept in the of connecting the premises to the public sewer shall be
system, or in the portion under test, for not less than 15 permitted, where no hazard, nuisance, or insanitary condi-
minutes before inspection starts. The system shall then be tion is evidenced and written permission has been obtained
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to such properly maintained private sewage disposal system 717.0 Size of Building Sewers.
where there is insufficient grade or fall to permit drainage 717.1 General. The minimum size of a building sewer
to the sewer by gravity. shall be determined on the basis of the total number of
fixture units drained by such sewer, in accordance with
714.0 Damage to Public Sewer or Private Sewage Table 717.1. No building sewer shall be smaller than the
Disposal System. building drain.
714.1 Unlawful Practices. It shall be unlawful for a For alternate methods of sizing building sewers, see
person to deposit, by means whatsoever, into a plumbing Appendix C.

fixture,isfloor
which drain, tointerceptor,
connected a drainagesump, receptor,
system, or device
public sewer, TABLE 717.1
MAXIMUM/MINIMUM FIXTURE UNIT LOADING
private sewer, septic tank, or cesspool, ashes; cinders; ON BUILDING SEWER PIPING*
solids; rags; flammable, poisonous, or explosive liquids or
SLOPE,
gases; oils; grease; and whatsoever that is capable of SIZE OF PIPE (inches per foot)
causing damage to the public sewer, private sewer, or (inches)
1 ⁄16 1 ⁄8 1 ⁄4

private sewage disposal system. (As specified in Table 703.2/

714.2 Prohibited Water Discharge. No rain, surface, 6 and smaller No minimum loading)
or subsurface water shall be connected to or discharged into 8 1950/1500 2800/625 3900/275
a drainage system, unless first approved by the Authority 10 3400/1600 4900/675 6800/300
Having Jurisdiction.
12 5600/1700 8000/725 112 00/325
714.3 Prohibited Sewer Connection. No cesspool,
septic tank, seepage pit, or drain field shall be connected to For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3 mm/m
a public sewer or to a building sewer leading to such public * See also Appendix H, Private Sewage Disposal Systems. For alternate
sewer. methods of sizing drainage piping, see Appendix C.

714.4 Commercial Food Waste Disposer. Th e

Authority Having Jurisdiction shall review before approval, 718.0 Grade, Support, and Protection of Building
the installation of a commercial food waste disposer Sewers.
connecting to a private sewage disposal system.
714.5 Tanks. An approved-type, watertight sewage or 718.1 Slope. Building sewers shall be run in 1practical
alignment and at a uniform slope of not less than ⁄4 inch per
wastewater holding tank, the contents of which, due to their foot (20.8 mm/m) toward the point of disposal.
character, shall be periodically removed and disposed of at Exception: Where approved by the Authority Having Juris-
some approved off-site location, shall be installed where diction and where it is impractical, due to the depth of the
required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the Health street sewer or to the structural features or to the arrange-
Officer to prevent anticipated surface or subsurface contam- ment of a building or structure, to obtain a slope of 1⁄4 inch
ination or pollution, damage to the public sewer, or other per foot (20.8 mm/m), such pipe or piping 4 inches (100
hazardous or nuisance conditions. mm) through 6 inches (150 mm) shall be permitted to have
a slope of not less than 1⁄8 inch per foot (10.4 mm/m) and
715.0 Building Sewer Materials. such piping 8 inches (200 mm) and larger shall be permitted
715.1 Materials. The building sewer, beginning 2 feet to have a slope of not less than 1⁄ 16 inch per foot (5.2
(610 mm) from a building or structure, shall be of such mm/m).
materials as prescribed in this code. 718.2 Support. Building sewer piping shall be laid on a
715.2 Joining Methods and Materials. Joining firm bed throughout its entire length, and such piping laid
methods and materials shall be as prescribed in this code. in made or filled-in ground shall be laid on a bed of
approved materials and shall be properly supported as
715.3 Existing Sewers. Replacement of existing required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
building sewer and building storm sewers using trenchless
718.3 Protection from Damage. No building sewer or
methodology and materials shall be installed in accordance
with ASTM F1216. other drainage piping or part thereof, which is constructed
of materials other than those approved for use under or
within a building, shall be installed under or within 2 feet
716.0 Markings. (610 mm) of a building or structure, or part thereof, nor less
716.1 General. Pipe, brick, block, prefabricated septic than 1 foot (305 mm) below the surface of the ground. The
tanks, prefabricated septic tank or seepage pit covers, or provisions of this subsection include structures such as
other parts or appurtenances incidental to the installation of porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered; breeze-
building sewers or private sewage disposal systems shall be ways; roofed porte cocheres; roofed patios; carports;
in accordance with the approval requirements of Chapter 3 covered walks; covered driveways; and similar structures or
of this code. appurtenances.

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719.0 Cleanouts. For the purpose of this section, “within a building” shall
719.1 Locations. Cleanouts shall be placed inside the mean within the fixed limits of the building foundation.
building near the connection between the building drain and
the building sewer or installed outside the building at the 721.0 Location.
lower end of the building drain and extended to grade.
721.1 Building Sewer. Except as provided in Section
Additional building sewer cleanouts shall be installed 721.2, no building sewer shall be located in a lot other than
at intervals not to exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in straight the lot that is the site of the building or structure served by
runs and for each aggregate horizontal change in direction such sewer nor shall a building sewer be located at a point
exceeding 135 degrees (2.36 rad).
719.2 No Additional Cleanouts. Where a building having less than the minimum distances referenced in Table
721.1.
sewer or a branch thereof does not exceed 10 feet (3048 721.2 Abutting Lot. Nothing contained in this code shall
mm) in length and is a straight-line projection from a be construed to prohibit the use of all or part of an abutting
building drain that is provided with a cleanout, no cleanout lot to:
will be required at its point of connection to the building
drain. (1) Provide access to connect a building sewer to an avail-
able public sewer where proper cause and legal ease-
719.3 Building Sewer Cleanouts. Required building ment, not in violation of other requirements, has been
sewer cleanouts shall be extended to grade and shall be in first established to the satisfaction of the Authority
accordance with the appropriate sections of cleanouts, Having Jurisdiction.
Section 707.0, for sizing, construction, and materials. (2) Provide additi onal spac e for a buildin g sewer wh ere
Where building sewers are located under buildings, the proper cause, transfer of ownership, or change of
cleanout requirements of Section 707.0 shall apply. boundary, not in violation of other requirements, has
719.4 Cleaning. Each cleanout shall be installed so that it be en fi rs t est ab li sh ed to th e sa ti sf ac ti on of th e
opens to allow cleaning in the direction of flow of the soil Authority Having Jurisdiction. The instrument
or waste or at right angles thereto and, except in the case of recording such action shall constitute an agreement
wye branch and end-of-line cleanouts, shall be installed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction and shall clearly
vertically above the flow line of the pipe. state and show that the areas so joined or used shall be
719.5 Access. Cleanouts installed under concrete or maintained as a unit during the time they are so used.
Such an agreement shall be recorded in the office of
extending
asphalt paving
flushshall
withbepaving
made accessible
with approved
by yard
materials
boxes orand
by the County Recorder as part of the conditions of
shall be adequately protected. ownership of said properties, and shall be binding on
719.6 Manholes. Approved manholes shall be permitted heirs, successors, and assigns to such properties. A
to be installed in lieu of cleanouts, where first approved by copy of the instrument recording such proceedings
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The maximum distance shall be filed with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
between manholes shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm).
The inlet and outlet connections shall be made by the 722.0 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal
use of a flexible compression joint not less than 12 inches Facilities.
(305 mm) and not exceeding 3 feet (914 mm) from the 722.1 Building (House) Sewer. An abandoned building
manhole. No flexible compression joints shall be embedded (house) sewer, or part thereof, shall be plugged or capped in
in the manhole base. an approved manner within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the prop-
erty line.
720.0 Sewer and Water Pipes. 722.2 Cesspools, Septic Tanks, and Seepage Pits.
A cesspool, septic tank, and seepage pit that has been aban-
720.1 General. Building sewers or drainage piping of clay doned or has been discontinued otherwise from further use,
or materials that are not approved for use within a building or to which no waste or soil pipe from a plumbing fixture is
shall not be run or laid in the same trench as the water pipes connected, shall have the sewage removed therefrom and be
unless the following requirements are met: completely filled with earth, sand, gravel, concrete, or other
(1) The bottom of the water pipe, at points, shall be not approved material.
less tha n 12 inches ( 305 mm) ab ove the top of t he 722.3 Filling. The top cover or arch over the cesspool,
sewer or drain line. septic tank, or seepage pit shall be removed before filling,
(2) The water pipe shall be placed on a solid shelf exca- and the filling shall not extend above the top of the vertical
vated at one side of the common trench with a clear portions of the sidewalls or above the level of the outlet
horizontal distance of not less than 12 inches (305 mm) pipe until inspection has been called and the cesspool,
from the sewer or drain line. septic tank, or seepage pit has been inspected. After such
(3) Water pip es crossi ng sewer or d rainage pi ping inspection, the cesspool, septic tank, or seepage pit shall be
constructed of clay or materials that are not approved filled to the level of the top of the ground.
for use within a building shall be laid not less than 12 722.4 Ownership. No person owning or controlling a
inches (305 mm) above the sewer or drain pipe. cesspool, septic tank, or seepage pit on the premises of such

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TABLE 721.1
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE REQUIRED FROM BUILDING SEWER (feet)

Buildings or structures1 2
Property line adjoining private property Clear2
Water supply wells 503
Streams 50
On-site domestic water service line 14
Public water main 105, 6
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Notes:
1
Including porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered; breezeways; roofed portecocheres; roofed patios; carports; covered walks; covered driveways;
and similar structures or appurtenances.
2
See also Section 312.3.
3
Drainage piping shall clear domestic water supply wells by not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm). This distance shall be permitted to be reduced to not less
than 25 feet (7620 mm) where the drainage piping is constructed of materials approved for use within a building.
4
See Section 720.0.
5
For parallel construction.
6
For crossings, approval by the Health Department or the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be required.

person or in that portion of a public street, alley, or other

public property abutting such premises, shall fail, refuse, or
neglect to comply with the provisions of this section or
upon receipt of notice so to comply from the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
722.5 Disposal Facilities. Where disposal facilities are
abandoned consequent to connecting a premises with the
public sewer, the permittee making the connection shall fill
abandoned facilities in accordance with the Authority
Having Jurisdiction within 30 days from the time of
connecting to the public sewer.

723.0 Building Sewer Test.

723.1 General. Building sewers shall be tested by plug-
ging the end of the building sewer at its points of connec-
tion 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. Plastic DWV piping
systems shall not be tested by the air tes t method. The
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801.0 General. and shall not combine with other indirect waste pipes.
801.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the mate- The piping from the equipment to the receptor shall be
rials, design, and installation of indirect waste piping, not less than the drain on the unit, and in no case less
receptors, and connections; and provisions for discharge than 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm).
and disposal of condensate
clear waterwastes,
wastes. chemical wastes, indus-
801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps. Where the sink in
trial wastes, and a bar, soda fountain, or counter is so located that the trap «
» 801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required. Indirect waste
piping shall discharge into the building drainage system
serving the sink cannot be vented, the sink drain shall
discharge through an air gap or air break (see Section
through an air gap or air break as set forth in this code. 801.3.3) into an approved receptor that is vented. The
Where a drainage air gap is required by this code, the developed length from the fixture outlet to the receptor
minimum vertical distance as measured from the lowest shall not exceed 5 feet (1524 mm).
point of the indirect waste pipe or the fixture outlet to the
flood-level rim of the receptor shall be not less than 1 inch
801.5 Connections from Water Distribution
System. Indirect waste connections shall be provided for
«
(25.4 mm). drains, overflows, or relief pipes from potable water pres-
» 801.3 Food and Beverage Handling Establish-
ments. Establishments engaged in the storage, preparation,
sure tanks, water heaters, boilers, and similar equipment
that is connected to the potable water distribution system.
selling, serving, processing, or other handling of food and Such indirect waste connections shall be made by means of
beverage involving the following equipment that requires a water-distribution air gap constructed in accordance with
drainage shall provide indirect waste piping for refrigera- Table 603.3.1.
tors, refrigeration coils, freezers, walk-in coolers, iceboxes,
ice-making machines, steam tables, egg boilers, coffee urns
801.6 Sterilizers. Lines, devices, or apparatus such as
stills, sterilizers, and similar equipment requiring waste
«
and brewers, hot-and-cold drink dispensers, and similar connections and used for sterile materials shall be indirectly
equipment. connected by means of an air gap. Each such indirect waste

» 801.3.1 Sizecoils
refrigeration of Indirect
and ice-making Pipes. Except
Wastemachines, the sizefor
the indirect waste pipe shall be not smaller than the
of pipe shall
exceed 15 be
feetseparately
in the same room.
piped
(4572 mm). to the
Such receptor
receptors andbeshall
shall not
located
drain on the unit, but shall be not smaller than 1 inch
(25 mm), and the maximum developed length shall not
801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets. Appliances, devices,
or apparatus not regularly classified as plumbing fixtures,
«
exceed 15 feet (4572 mm). Indirect waste pipe for ice- but which have drip or drainage outlets, shall be permitted
making machines shall be not less than the drain on the to be drained by indirect waste pipes discharging into an
unit, and in no case less than 3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm). open receptor through either an air gap or air break (see
» 801.3.2 Walk-In Coolers. For walk-in coolers, floor
drains shall be permitted to be connected to a separate
Section 801.3.1).
drainage line discharging into an outside receptor. The
flood-level rim of the receptor shall be not less than 6 802.0 Approvals.
inches (152 mm) lower than the lowest floor drain. 802.1 General. No plumbing fixtures served by indirect
Such floor drains shall be trapped and individually waste pipes or receiving discharge therefrom shall beinstalled
vented. Cleanouts shall be provided at 90 degree (1.57 until first approved by theAuthority Having Jurisdiction.
rad) turns and shall be accessibly located. Such waste
shall discharge through an air gap or air break into a 803.0 Indirect Waste Piping.
trapped and vented receptor, except that a full-size air
gap is required where the indirect waste pipe is under 803.1 Materials. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying indi-
vacuum. rect waste shall be of such materials and design as to
perform their intended function to the satisfaction of the
» 801.3.3 Food-Handling Fixtures. Food-preparation
sinks, steam kettles, potato peelers, ice cream dipper Authority Having Jurisdiction.
803.2 Copper and Copper Alloys. Joints and connec-
wells, and similar equipment shall be indirectly
connected to the drainage system by means of an air tions in copper and copper alloy pipe and tube shall be
gap. Bins, sinks, and other equipment having drainage installed in accordance with Section 705.3.
connections and used for the storage of unpackaged ice
used for human ingestion, or used in direct contact with
803.3 Pipe Size and Length. Except as hereinafter
provided, the size of indirect waste piping shall be in accor-
«
ready-to-eat food, shall be indirectly connected to the dance with other sections of this code applicable to
drainage system by means of an air gap. Each indirect drainage and vent piping. No vent from indirect waste
waste pipe from food-handling fixtures or equipment piping shall combine with a sewer-connected vent, but shall
shall be separately piped to the indirect waste receptor extend separately to the outside air. Indirect waste pipes

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exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm), but less than 15 feet (4572

mm) in length shall be directly trapped, but such traps need
807.2 Undiluted Condensate Waste. Where undiluted
condensate waste from a fuel-burning condensing appliance
«
not be vented. is discharged into the drainage system, the material in the
Indirect waste pipes less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in drainage system shall be cast-iron, galvanized iron, plastic,
length shall be not less thanthe diameter of the drain outlet or or other materials approved for this use.
tailpiece of the fixture, appliance, or equipment served, andin Exceptions:
no case less than 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm). Angles and changes (1) Where the ab ove conden sate is dis charged t o an
of direction in such indirect waste pipes shall be provided exposed fixture tailpiece and trap, such tailpiece and
with cleanouts so as to permit flushing and cleaning.
trap shall be
(2) Materials permitted
approved to be copper
in Section 701.0alloy.
shall be permitted
804.0 Indirect Waste Receptors. to be used where data is provided that the condensate
804.1 Standpipe Receptors. Plumbing fixtures or other waste is adequately diluted.
receptors receiving the discharge of indirect waste pipes
shall be approved for the use proposed and shall be of such
807.3 Domestic Dishwashing Machine. No domestic «
dishwashing machine shall be directly connected to a
shape and capacity as to prevent splashing or flooding and drainage system or food waste disposer without the use of
shall be located where they are readily accessible for an approved dishwasher air gap fitting on the discharge side
inspection and cleaning. No standpipe receptor for a clothes of the dishwashing machine. Listed air gaps shall be
washer shall extend more than 30 inches (762 mm), or not installed with the flood-level (FL) marking at or above the
less than 18 inches (457 mm) above its trap. No trap for a
clothes washer standpipe receptor shall be installed below flood level of the sink or drainboard, whichever is higher.
the floor, but shall be roughed in not less than 6 inches (152
mm) and not more than 18 inches (457 mm) above the 808.0 Cooling Water.
floor. No indirect waste receptor shall be installed in a toilet 808.1 General. Where permitted by the Authority Having
room, closet, cupboard, or storeroom, nor in a portion of a Jurisdiction, clean running water used exclusively as a
building not in general use by the occupants thereof; except cooling medium in an appliance, device, or apparatus shall
standpipes for clothes washers shall be permitted to be be permitted to discharge into the drainage system through
installed in toilet and bathroom areas where the clothes the inlet side of a fixture trap in the event that a suitable
washer is installed in the same room.
fixture is notshall
connection available
be by to receive
means of such
a pipedischarge.
connectedSuch trap
to the
805.0 Pressure Drainage Connections. inlet side of an approved fixture trap, the upper end termi-
805.1 General. Indirect waste connections shall be nating in a funnel-shaped receptacle set adjacent, and not
provided for drains, overflows, or relief vents from the less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the overflow rim of the
water supply system, and no piping or equipment carrying fixture.
wastes or producing wastes or other discharges under pres-
sure shall be directly connected to a part of the drainage 809.0 Drinking Fountains.
system.
809.1 General. Drinking fountains shall be permitted to
The foregoing shall not apply to an approved sump be installed with indirect wastes.
pump or to an approved pressure-wasting plumbing fixture
or device where the Authority Having Jurisdiction has been
satisfied that the drainage system is adequately sized to 810.0 Steam and Hot Water Drainage Condensers
accommodate the anticipated discharge thereof. and Sumps.
810.1 High Temperature Discharge. No steam pipe
806.0 Sterile Equipment. shall be directly connected to a plumbing or drainage
806.1 General. Appliances, devices, or apparatus such as system, nor shall water having a temperature above 140°F
stills, sterilizers, and similar equipment requiring water and (60°C) be discharged under pressure directly into a drainage
waste and used for sterile materials shall be drained through system. Pipes from boilers shall discharge by means of indi-
an air gap. rect waste piping, as determined by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction or the boiler manufacturer’s recommendations.
807.0 Appliances. Such pipes shall be permitted to be indirectly connected by
discharging into an open or closed condenser or an inter-
807.1 Non-Classed Apparatus. Commercial dish-
washing machines, silverware washing machines, and other cepting sump of an approved type that will prevent the
appliances, devices, equipment, or other apparatus not regu- entrance of steam or such water under pressure into the
larly classed as plumbing fixtures, which are equipped with drainage system. Closed condensers or sumps shall be
pumps, drips, or drainage outlets, shall be permitted to be provided with a vent that shall be taken off the top and
drained by indirect waste pipes discharging into an extended separately, full size above the roof. Condensers
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deep seal trap extending to within 6 inches (152 mm) of the

into a drainage system. Detailed construction documents of
the pretreatment facilities shall be required by the Authority
bottom of the tank. The top of the deep seal trap shall have
Having Jurisdiction.
a 3⁄4 of an inch (19.1 mm) opening located at the highest
point of the trap to serve as a siphon breaker. Outlets shall
Piping conveying industrial, chemical, or process
wastes from their point of srcin to sewer-connected
be taken off from the side in such a manner as to allow a
pretreatment facilities shall be of such material and design
waterline to be maintained that will permanently occupy not
as to adequately perform its intended function to the satis-
less than one-half the capacity of the condenser or sump.
faction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Drainage
Inlets shall enter above the waterline. Wearing plates or
discharge piping from pretreatment facilities or interceptors
baffles shall be installed in the tank to protect the shell. The
shall be in accordance with standard drainage installation
sizes of the blowoff line inlet, the water outlets, and the
procedures.
vent shall be as shown in Table 810.1. The contents of
condensers receiving steam or hot water under pressure Copper or copper alloy t ube shall not be used for
chemical or industrial wastes as defined in this section.
shall pass through an open sump before entering the
drainage system. 811.2 Waste and Vent Pipes. Each waste pipe
receiving or intended to receive the discharge of a fixture
into which acid or corrosive chemical is placed, and each
TABLE 810.1
PIPE CONNECTIONS IN BLOWOFF CONDENSERS AND SUMPS
vent pipe connected thereto, shall be constructed of chlori-
(inches) nated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polypropylene (PP),
polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), chemical-resistant glass,
B O IL ERBLO W O F F W AT ERO UT LET VE NT high-silicon iron pipe, or lead pipe with a wall thickness of
not less than 1⁄8 of an inch (3.2 mm); an approved type of
3
⁄4* 3
⁄4* 2 ceramic glazed or unglazed vitrified clay; or other approved
1 1 2 ⁄2
1
corrosion-resistant materials. PP pipe and fittings shall
1 1 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 3 comply with ASTM F1412 or CSA B181.3. PVDF pipe and
1 1 ⁄2 1 1 ⁄2 4 fittings shall comply with ASTM F1673 or CSA B181.3.
Chemical-resistant glass pipe and fittings shall comply with
2 2 5 ASTM C1053. High-silicon iron pipe and fittings shall
2 ⁄2
1
2 ⁄2
1
6 comply with ASTM A861.
*For
ToSIbeunits:
used1only
inch wit
= 25.4 mm of 100 sq uare feet (9.29 m 2) of heating
h boilers 811.3 Joining
approved type and quality. Joining materials shall be of
Materials.
surface or less.
811.4 Access. Where practicable, piping shall be readily
accessible and installed with the maximum of clearance
810.2 Sumps, Condensers, and Interceptin g from other services.
Tanks. Sumps, condensers, or intercepting tanks that are 811.5 Permanent Record. The owner shall make and
constructed of concrete shall have walls and bottom not less keep a permanent record of the location of piping and
than 4 inches (102 mm) in thickness, and the inside shall be venting carrying chemical waste.
cement plastered not less than 1⁄2 of an inch (12.7 mm) in 811.6 Chemical Vent. No chemical vent shall intersect
thickness. Condensers constructed of metal shall be not less vents for other services.
than No. 12 U.S. standa rd gauge (0.109 inch) (2.77 mm),
and such metal condensers shall be protected from external 811.7 Discharge. Chemical wastes shall be discharged in
corrosion by an approved bituminous coating. a manner approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
810.3 Cleaning. Sumps and condensers shall be provided 811.8 Diluted Chemicals. The provisions in this section
with suitable means of access for cleaning and shall contain relative to materials and methods of construction shall not
a volume of not less t han twice the volume of water apply to installations such as photographic or x-ray dark-
removed from the boiler or boilers connected thereto where rooms or research or control laboratories where minor
the normal water level of such boiler or boilers is reduced amounts of adequately diluted chemicals are discharged.
not less than 4 inches (102 mm).
810.4 Strainers. An indirect waste interceptor receiving 812.0 Clear Water Wastes.
discharge-containing particles that would clog the receptor 812.1 General. Water lifts, expansion tanks, cooling
drain shall have a readily removable beehive strainer. jackets, sprinkler systems, drip or overflow pans, or similar
devices that discharge clear wastewater into the building
811.0 Chemical Wastes. drainage system shall discharge through an indirect waste.
811.1 Pretreatment. Chemical or industrial liquid wastes
that are likely to damage or increase maintenance costs on 813.0 Swimming Pools.
the sanitary sewer system, detrimentally affect sewage 813.1 General. Pipes carrying wastewater from swim-
treatment, or contaminate surface or subsurface waters shall ming or wading pools, including pool drainage and back-
be pretreated to render them innocuous prior to discharge wash from filters, shall be installed as an indirect waste.

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Where a pump is used to discharge waste pool water to the The additional pan or the additional drain line connec-
drainage system, the pump discharge shall be installed as an tion shall be provided with a drain pipe of not less than 3⁄4 of
indirect waste. an inch (20 mm) nominal pipe size, discharging at a point
that is readily observed.
814.0 Condensate Waste and Control. 814.2.1 Protection of Appurtenances. Where
insulation or appurtenances are installed where damage
814.1 Condensate Disposal. Condensate from air is capable of resulting from a condensate drain pan
washers, air-cooling coils, condensing appliances, and the overfill, such installations shall occur above the rim of
overflow from evaporative coolers and similar water- the drain pan with supports. Where the supports are in
supplied
shall equipment
be collected andordischarged
similar air-conditioning
to an approvedequipment
plumbing contact with the
contact with thecondensate
condensatewaste,
waste,the
thesupports
supportsshall
are be
in
fixture or disposal area. Where discharged into the drainage of approved corrosion-resistant material.
system, equipment shall drain by means of an indirect waste
pipe. The waste pipe shall have a slope of not less than 1⁄8
814.3 Condensate Waste Pipe Material and Sizing
Condensate waste pipes from air-cooling coils shall be
.
«
inch per foot (10.4 mm/m) or 1 percent slope and shall be sized in accordance with the equipment capacity as speci-
of approved corrosion-resistant material not smaller than fied in Table 814.3. The material of the piping shall comply
the outlet size in accordance with Section 814.3 or Section with the pressure and temperature rating of the appliance or
814.4 for air-cooling coils or condensing appliances,
equipment, and shall be approved for use with the liquid
respectively. Condensate or wastewater shall not drain over
a public way. being discharged.
814.1.1 Condensate Pumps. Where approved by
TABLE 814.3
MINIMUM CONDENSATE PIPE SIZE
«
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, condensate pumps MINIMUM CONDENSATE PIPE
shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s EQUIPMENT CAPACITY IN
TONS OF REFRIGERATION
DIAMETER
installation instructions. Pump discharge shall rise (inches)

vertically to a point where it is possible to connect to a Up to 20 3

⁄4
gravity condensate drain and discharged to an approved 40 – 21 1
disposal point. Each condensing unit shall be provided 90 – 41 1 1
⁄4
with a separate sump and interlocked with the equip-
125– 91 1 1
⁄2
ment to prevent the equipment from operating during a 250
126
– 2
failure. Separate pumps shall be permitted to connect to
a single gravity indirect waste where equipped with For SI units: 1 ton of refrigerant = 3.52 kW, 1 inch = 25 mm
check valves and approved by the Authority Having The size of condensate waste pipes is for one unit or a
Jurisdiction. combination of units, or as recommended by the manufac-
814.2 Condensate Control. Where an equipment or turer. The capacity of waste pipes assumes a 1⁄8 inch per
appliance is installed in a space where damage is capable of foot (10.4 mm/m) or 1 percent slope, with the pipe running
resulting from condensate overflow, other than damage to three-quarters full at the following pipe conditions:
replaceable lay-in ceiling tiles, a drain line shall be
provided and shall be drained in accordance with Section Outside Air – 20% Room Air – 80%
814.1. An additional protection method for condensate DB WB DB WB
overflow shall be provided in accordance with one of the 90°F 73°F 75°F 62.5°F
following:
For SI units: °C = (°F-32)/1.8
(1) A water l evel detecting device t hat will shut off t he
equipment or appliance in the event the primary drain Condensate drain sizing for other slopes or other condi-
is blocked. tions shall be approved bythe Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(2) An additi onal wat ertigh t pan of corros ion-re sistan t Air-conditioning waste pipes shall be constructed of
material, with a separate drain line, installed beneath materials specified in Chapter 7.
the cooling
overflow coil, unit,due
condensate or the
to a appliance to catchconden-
clogged primary the 814.3.1 Cleanouts. Condensate drain lines shall be
configured or provided with a cleanout to permit the
sate drain. clearing of blockages and for maintenance without
(3) An additional drain line at a level that is hi gher than the requiring the drain line to be cut.
primary drain line connection of the drain pan. 814.4 Appliance Condensate Drains. Condensate
(4) An additi onal wat ertigh t pan of corros ion-re sista nt drain lines from individual condensing appliances shall be
material with a water level detection device installed sized as required by the manufacturer’s instructions .
beneath the cooling coil, unit, or the appliance to catch Condensate drain lines serving more than one appliance
the overflow condensate due to a clogged primary shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
condensate drain and to shut off the equipment. prior to installation.

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» 814.5 Point of Discharge. Air-conditioning condensate

waste pipes shall connect indirectly, except where permitted
in Section 814.6, to the drainage system through an air gap
or air break to trapped and vented receptors, dry wells,
leach pits, or the tailpiece of plumbing fixtures. A conden-
sate drain shall be trapped in accordance with the appliance
manufacturer’s instructions or as approved.
814.6 Condensate Waste From Air-Conditioning
Coils. Where the condensate waste from air-conditioning
coils
or to discharges by accessible
an approved direct connection
inlet ontoaabathtub
lavatoryoverflow,
tailpiece
the connection shall be located in the area controlled by the
same person controlling the air-conditioned space.
814.7 Plastic Fittings. Female plastic screwed fittings
shall be used with plastic male fittings and plastic threads.

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901.0 General. 903.2.1 Aboveground. Copper or copper alloy tube «

901.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the mate- for aboveground drainage and vent piping shall have a
rials, design, and installation of plumbing vent systems. weight of not less than that of copper or copper alloy
901.2 Vents Required. Each plumbing fixture trap, drainage tube type DWV.
» except as otherwise provided in this code, shall be protected
against siphonage and backpressure, and air circulation
903.2.2 Prohibited Use. Copper or copper alloy
tube shall not be used for chemical or industrial wastes «
shall be ensured throughout all parts of the drainage system as defined in Section 811.0.
by means of vent pipes installed in accordance with the
requirements of this chapter and as otherwise required by
903.2.3 Marking. Copper or copper alloy tubing, in
addition to the required incised marking, shall be
«
this code. marked in accordance with either ASTM B306 or
» 901.3 Trap Seal Protection. The vent system shall be ASTM B88 as listed in Table 1701.1. The colors shall
designed to prevent a trap seal from being exposed to a be: Type K, green; Type L, blue; Type M, red; and
pressure differential that exceeds 1 inch water column (0.24 Type DWV, yellow.
kPa) on the outlet side of the trap. 903.3 Changes in Direction. Changes in direction of
vent piping shall be made by the appropriate use of
902.0 Vents Not Required. approved fittings, and no such pipe shall be strained or bent.
902.1 Interceptor. Vent piping shall be permitted to be
Burred ends shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe.
omitted on an interceptor where such interceptor acts as a
primary settling tank and discharges through a horizontal 904.0 Size of Vents.
indirect waste pipe into a secondary interceptor. The second 904.1 Size. The size of vent piping shall be determined
interceptor shall be properly trapped and vented. from its length and the total number of fixture units

serving sinks that are part of the equipment of bars,Traps

902.2 Bars, Soda Fountains, and Counter.
soda connectedofthereto,
diameter in accordance
an individual with
vent shall be Table 703.2.
not less than The
1 1⁄ 4
fountains, and counters need not be vented where the loca- inches (32 mm) nor less than one-half the diameter of the
tion and construction of such bars, soda fountains, and drain to which it is connected. In addition, the drainage
counters is such as to make it impossible to do so. Where piping of each building and each connection to a public
such conditions exist, said sinks shall discharge by means sewer or a private sewage disposal system shall be vented
of approved indirect waste pipes into a floor sink or other by means of one or more vent pipes, the aggregate cross-
approved type of receptor. sectional area of which shall be not less than that of the
largest required building sewer, as determined from Table
903.0 Materials.
703.2. Vent pipes from fixtures located upstream from
pumps, ejectors, backwater valves, or other devices that
903.1 Applicable Standards. Vent pipe and fittings obstruct the free flow of air and other gases between the
shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in building sewer and the outside atmosphere shall not be used
Table 701.2, except that: for meeting the cross-sectional area venting requirements of
(1) No galvanized steel or 304 stainless steel pipe shall be this section.
installed underground and shall be not less than 6 Exception: Where connected to a common building sewer,
inches (152 mm) aboveground. the drainage piping of two or more buildings located on the
(2) ABS and PV C DWV piping installations shall be in same lot and under one ownership shall be permitted to be
accordance with the applicable standards referenced in vented by means of piping sized in accordance with Table
Table 1701.1, and Chapter 14 “Firestop Protection.” 703.2, provided the aggregate cross-sectional area of vents
Except for individual single-family dwelling units, is not less than that of the largest required common building
materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a sewer.
flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke- 904.2 Length. No t mo re th an on e- th ird of th e to ta l
developed index of not more than 50 where tested in permit ted length , in accordanc e with Tab le 703 .2, of a
accordance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. minimum-sized vent shall be installed in a horizontal posi-
» 903.2 Use of Copper or Copper Alloy Tubing. tion.
Copper or copper alloy tube for underground drainage and Exception: Where a minimum-sized vent is increased one
vent piping shall have a weight of not less than that of pipe size for its entire length, the maximum length limita-
copper or copper alloy drainage tube type DWV. tion shall not apply.

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905.0 Vent Pipe Grades and Connections. 906.6 Lead. (See Table 1701.1) Sheet lead shall comply
905.1 Grade. Vent and branch vent pipes shall be free with the following:
from drops or sags, and each such vent shall be level or (1) For safe pans – not less than 4 pounds per square foot
shall be so graded and connected as to drip back by gravity (lb/ft2) (19 kg/m2) or 1⁄16 of an inch (1.6 mm) thick.
to the drainage pipe it serves. (2) For flashings or vent terminals – not less than 3 lb/ft 2
905.2 Horizontal Drainage Pipe. Where vents connect (15 kg/m2).
to a horizontal drainage pipe, each vent pipe shall have its (3) Lead bends and lead traps shall be not less than 1⁄8 of
invert taken off above the drainage centerline of such pipe an inch (3.2 mm) in wall thickness.
downstream of the trap being served.
905.3 Vent Pipe Rise. Unless prohibited by structural 906.7 Frost or Snow Closure. Where frost or snow
conditions, each vent shall rise vertically to a point not less closure is likely to occur in locations having minimum
than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood-level rim of the design temperature below 0°F (-17.8°C), vent terminals
fixture served before offsetting horizontally, and where two shall be not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter, but in
or more vent pipes converge, each such vent pipe shall rise no event smaller than the required vent pipe. The change in
to a point not less than 6 inches (152 mm) in height above diameter shall be made inside the building not less than 1
the flood-level rim of the plumbing fixture it serves before foot (305 mm) below the roof in an insulated space and
being connected to any other vent. Vents less than 6 inches terminate not less than 10 inches (254 mm) above the roof,
(152 mm) above the flood-level rim of the fixture shall be or in accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
installed with approved drainage fittings, material, and
grade to the drain. 907.0 Vent Stacks and Relief Vents.
905.4 Roof Termination. Vent pipes shall extend undi-
907.1 Drainage Stack. Each drainage stack that extends
minished in size above the roof, or shall be reconnected
with a soil or waste vent of proper size. 10 or more stories shall be served by a parallel vent stack,
which shall extend undiminished in size from its upper
905.5 Location of Opening. The vent pipe opening terminal and connect to the drainage stack at or immedi-
from a soil or waste pipe, except for water closets and ately below the lowest fixture drain. Each such vent stack
similar fixtures, shall not be below the weir of the trap. shall also be connected to the drainage stack at each fifth
905.6 Common Vertical Pipe. Two fixtures shall be floor, counting down from the uppermost fixture drain, by
permitted
each to be served
such fixture wastes by a common
separately into vertical pipe double
an approved where means of a yoke vent, the size of which shall be not less in
diameter than either the drainage or the vent stack,
fitting having inlet openings at the same level. whichever is smaller.
907.2 Yoke Vent. The yoke vent connection to the vent
906.0 Vent Termination. stack shall be placed not less than 42 inches (1067 mm)
906.1 Roof Termination. Each vent pipe or stack shall above the floor level, and the yoke vent connection to the
extend through its flashing and shall terminate vertically not drainage stack shall be by means of a wye-branch fitting
less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the roof nor less than 1 placed below the lowest drainage branch connection
foot (305 mm) from a vertical surface. serving that floor.
906.2 Clearance. Each vent shall terminate not less than
10 feet (3048 mm) from, or not less than 3 feet (914 mm) 908.0 Wet Venting.
above, an openable window, door, opening, air intake, or
vent shaft, or not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in every direc- 908.1 Vertical Wet Venting. Wet venting is limited to
tion from a lot line, alley and street excepted. vertical drainage piping receiving the discharge from the
trap arm of one and two fixture unit fixtures that also serves
906.3 Use of Roof. Vent pipes shall be extended sepa- as a vent not exceeding four fixtures. Wet-vented fixtures
rately or combined, of full required size, not less than 6 shall be within the same story; provided, further, that
inches (152 mm) above the roof or fire wall. Flagpoling of fixtures with a continuous vent discharging into a wet vent
vents shall be prohibited except where the roof is used for shall be within the same story as the wet-vented fixtures.
assembly purposes or parking. Vents within 10 feet (3048
mm) of a part of the roof that is used for assembly purposes No wet vent shall exceed 6 feet (1829 mm) in developed
length.
or parking shall extend not less than 7 feet (2134 mm)
above such roof and shall be securely stayed. 908.1.1 Size. The vertical piping between two
consecutive inlet levels shall be considered a wet-
906.4 Outdoor Installations. Vent pipes for outdoor vented section. Each wet-vented section shall be not
installations shall extend not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) less than one pipe size exceeding the required
above the surrounding ground and shall be securely minimum waste pipe size of the upper fixture or shall
supported. be one pipe size exceeding the required minimum pipe
906.5 Joints. Joints at the roof around vent pipes shall be size for the sum of the fixture units served by such wet-
made watertight by the use of approved flashings or vented section, whichever is larger, but in no case less
flashing material. than 2 inches (50 mm).

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908.1.2 Vent Connection. Common vent sizing (152 mm) above the flood-level rim of the fixtures served.
shall be the sum of the fixture units served but, in no Drainage fittings shall be used on the vent below the floor
case, smaller than the minimum vent pipe size required level, and a slope of not less than 1⁄4 inch per foot (20.8
for a fixture served, or by Section 904.0. mm/m) back to the drain shall be maintained. The return
908.2 Horizontal Wet Venting for a Bathroom bend used under the drainboard shall be a one piece fitting
Group. A bathroom group located on the same floor level or an assembly of a 45 degree (0.79 rad), a 90 degree (1.57
shall be permitted to be vented by a horizontal wet vent rad), and a 45 degree (0.79 rad) elbow in the order named.
where all of the conditions of Section 908.2.1 through Pipe sizing shall be as elsewhere required in this code. The
Section 908.2.5 are met. island sink drain, upstream of the returned vent, shall serve
908.2.1 Vent Connection. The dry vent connection no other fixtures. An accessible cleanout shall be installed
to the wet vent shall be an individual vent for the bidet, in the vertical portion of the foot vent.
shower, or bathtub. One or two vented lavatory(s) shall
be permitted to serve as a wet vent for a bathroom 910.0 Combination Waste and Vent Systems.
group. Only one wet-vented fixture drain or trap arm 910.1 Where Permitted. Combination waste and vent
shall discharge upstream of the dry-vented fixture drain systems shall be permitted where structural conditions
connection. Dry vent connections to the horizontal wet preclude the installation of conventional systems as other-
vent shall be in accordance with Section 905.2 and wise prescribed by this code.
Section 905.3. 910.2 Approval. Construction documents for each combi-
908.2.2 Size. The wet vent shall be sized based on the nation waste and vent system shall first be approved by the
fixture unit discharge into the wet vent. The wet vent Authority Having Jurisdiction before a portion of such
shall be not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter for system is installed.
4 drainage fixture units (dfu) or less, and not less than 910.3 Vents. Each combination waste and vent system, as
3 inches (80 mm) in diameter for 5 dfu or more. The defined in Chapter 2, shall be provided with a vent or vents
dry vent shall be sized in accordance with Table 702.1 adequate to ensure free circulation of air. A branch
and Table 703.2 based on the total fixture units exceeding 15 feet (4572 mm) in length shall be separately
discharging into the wet vent. vented in an approved manner. The area of a vent installed
908.2.3 Trap Arm. The length of the trap arm shall in a combination waste and vent system shall be not less
than one-half the inside cross-sectional area of the drain
not exceed
shall the limits inwith
be in accordance Table 1002.2.
Section The trap
1003.3. Thesize
vent pipe served. The vent connection shall be downstream of
pipe opening from the horizontal wet vent, except for the uppermost fixture.
water closets and similar fixtures, shall not be below 910.4 Size. Each waste pipe and each trap in such a
the weir of the trap. system shall be not less than two pipe sizes exceeding the
908.2.4 Water Closet. The water closet fixture drain
sizes required by Chapter 7 of this code, and not less than
two pipe sizes exceeding a fixture tailpiece or connection.
or trap arm connection to the wet vent shall be down-
stream of fixture drain or trap arm connections to the 910.5 Vertical Waste Pipe. No vertical waste pipe shall
horizontal wet vent. be used in such a system, except the tailpiece or connection
between the outlet of a plumbing fixture and the trap. Such
908.2.5 Additional Fixtures. Additional fixtures tailpieces or connections shall be as short as possible, and
shall discharge downstream of the wet vent system and in no case shall exceed 2 feet (610 mm).
be conventionally vented. Only the fixtures within the
Exception: Branch lines shall be permitted to have 45
bathroom group shall connect to the wet-vented hori-
zontal branch. degree (0.79 rad) vertical offsets.
910.6 Cleanouts. An accessible cleanout shall be
installed in each vent for the combination waste and vent
909.0 Special Venting for Island Fixtures. system. Cleano uts shall not be required on a wet-vented
909.1 General. Traps for island sinks and similar equip- branch serving a single trap where the fixture tailpiece or
ment shall be roughed in above the floor and shall be connection is not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter
and provides ready access for cleaning through the trap.
permittedbut
possible, to be
notvented by the
less than extending the vent
drainboard heightasand
highthen
as 910.7 Fixtures. No water closet or urinal shall be installed
returning it downward and connecting it to the horizontal on such a system. Other one, two, or three unit fixtures
sink drain immediately downstream from the vertical remotely located from the sanitary system and adjacent to a
fixture drain. The return vent shall be connected to the hori- combination waste and vent system shall be permitted to be
zontal drain through a wye-branch fitting and shall, in addi- connected to such system in the conventional manner by
tion, be provided with a foot vent taken off the vertical means of waste and vent pipes of regular sizes, providing
fixture vent by means of a wye branch immediately below that the two pipe size increase required in Section 910.4 is
the floor and extending to the nearest partition and then based on the total fixture unit load connected to the system.
through the roof to the open air, or shall be permitted to be See Appendix B of this code for explanatory notes on
connected to other vents at a point not less than 6 inches the design of combination waste and vent systems.

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» 911.0 Circuit Venting. 912.0 Engineered Vent System. «

» 911.1 Circuit Vent Permitted. A maximum of eight 912.1 General. The design and sizing of a vent system
shall be permitted to be determined by accepted engineering
«
fixtures connected to a horizontal branch drain shall be
permitted to be circuit vented. Each fixture drain shall practices. The system shall be designed by a registered
connect horizontally to the horizontal branch being circuit design professional and approved in accordance with
vented. The horizontal branch drain shall be classified as a Section 301.5.
vent from the most downstream fixture drain connection to 912.2 Minimum Requirements. An engineered vent
system shall provide protection of the trap seal in accor-
«
the most upstream fixture drain connection to the horizontal
branch. dance with Section 901.3.
» 911.1.1 Multiple Circuit-Vented Branches.
Circuit-vented horizontal branch drains are permitted
to be connected together. Each group of a maximum of
eight fixtures shall be considered a separate circuit vent
and shall be in accordance with the requirements of this
section.
» 911.2 Vent Size and Connection. The circuit vent shall
be not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter and the
connection shall be located between the two most upstream
fixture drains. The vent shall connect to the horizontal
branch on the vertical. The circuit vent pipe shall not
receive the discharge of a soil or waste.
» 911.3 Slope and Size of Horizontal Branch. The
slope of the vent section of the horizontal branch drain shall
be not more than 1 inch per foot (83.3 mm/m). The entire
length of the vented section of the horizontal branch drain
shall be sized for the total drainage discharge to the branch.
911.3.1 Size of Multiple Circuit Vent. Multiple

» circuit vented branches shall be permitted to connect

on the same floor level. Each separate circuit-vented
horizontal branch that is interconnected shall be sized
independently in accordance with Section 911.3. The
downstream circuit-vented horizontal branch shall be
sized for the total discharge into the branch, including
the upstream branches and the fixtures within the
branch.
» 911.4 Relief Vent. A 2 inch (50 mm) relief vent shall be
provided for circuit-vented horizontal branches receiving
the discharge of four or more water closets and connecting
to a drainage stack that receives the discharge of soil or
waste from upper horizontal branches.
» 911.4.1 Connection and Installation. The relief
vent shall connect to the horizontal branch drain
between the stack and the most downstream fixture
drain of the circuit vent. The relief vent shall be
installed on the vertical to the horizontal branch.

» 911.4.2 Fixture Drain or Branch.The relief vent is

permitted to be a fixture drain or fixture branch for a
fixture located within the same branch interval as the
circuit-vented horizontal branch. The discharge to a
relief vent shall not exceed 4 fixture units.
» 911.5 Additional Fixtures. Fixtures, other than the
circuit-vented fixtures, are permitted to discharge to the
horizontal branch drain. Such fixtures shall be located on
the same floor as the circuit-vented fixtures and shall be
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1001.0 General. 1002.3 Change of Direction. A trap arm shall be per-

1001.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the mate- mitted to change direction without the use of a cleanout
rials, design, and installation of traps and interceptors. where such change of direction does not exceed 90 degrees
1001.2 Where Required. Each plumbing fixture, shall be (1.57 rad). Horizontal changes in direction of trap arms
» separately trapped by an approved type of liquid seal trap.
This section shall not apply to fixtures with integral traps.
shall be in accordance with Section 706.3.
Exception: For trap arms 3 inches (80 mm) in diameter and
Not more than one trap shall be permitted on a trap arm. larger, the change of direction shall not exceed 135 degrees
Food waste disposers installed with a set of restaurant, com- (2.36 rad) without the use of a cleanout.
mercial, or industrial sinks shall be connected to a separate 1002.4 Vent Pipe Opening. The vent pipe opening from
trap. Each domestic clothes washer and each laundry tub a soil or waste pipe, except for water closets and similar fix-
shall be connected to a separate and independent trap, tures, shall not be below the weir of the trap.
except that a trap serving a laundry tub shall be permitted to
also receive the waste from a clothes washer set adjacent
thereto. The vertical distance between a fixture outlet and 1003.0 Traps — Described.
the trap weir shall be as short as practicable, but in no case 1003.1 General Requirements. Each trap, except for
shall the tailpiece from a fixture exceed 24 inches (610 mm) traps within an interceptor or similar device shall be self
in length. One trap shall be permitted to serve a set of not cleaning. Traps for bathtubs, showers, lavatories, sinks,
more than three single compartment sinks or laundry tubs laundry tubs, floor drains, urinals, drinking fountains, dental
of the same depth or three lavatories immediately adjacent units, and similar fixtures shall be of standard design, weight
to each other and in the same room where the waste outlets and shall be of ABS, cast-brass, cast-iron, lead, PP, PVC, or
are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) apart and the trap is other approved material. An exposed and readily accessible
centrally located where three compartments are installed. drawn-copper alloy tubing trap, not less than 17 B & S
Gauge (0.045 inch) (1.143 mm), shall be permitted to be
1002.0 Traps Protected by Vent Pipes. used on fixtures discharging domestic sewage.
1002.1 Vent Pipes. Each plumbing fixture trap, except as Exception: Drawn-copper alloy tubing traps shall not be
otherwise provided in this code, shall be protected against used for urinals. Each trap shall have the manufacturer’s
siphonage, backpressure, and air circulation shall be name stamped legibly in the metal of the trap, and each tub-
assured throughout the drainage system by means of a vent ing trap shall have the gauge of the tubing in addition to the
pipe installed in accordance with the requirements of this manufacturer’s name. A trap shall have a smooth and uni-
code. form interior waterway.
1002.2 Fixture Traps. Each fixture trap shall have a pro- 1003.2 Slip Joint Fittings. A maximum of one approved
tecting vent so located that the developed length of the trap slip joint fitting shall be permitted to be used on the outlet
arm from the trap weir to the inner edge of the vent shall be side of a trap, and no tubing trap shall be installed without a
within the distance given in Table 1002.2, but in no case listed tubing trap adapter. Listed plastic trap adapters shall
less than two times the diameter of the trap arm. be permitted to be used to connect listed metal tubing traps.

TABLE 1002.2
HORIZONTAL LENGTHS OF TRAP ARMS
1, 2
(EXCEPT FOR WATER CLOSETS AND SIMILAR FIXTURES)
T R A P A R M P I P E D I A M E T E R ( i n c he s ) D I S T A N C E T R A P T O V E N T M I N I M U M ( i nc he s ) LE N G T H M A X IM U M ( i nc hes )

1 1 ⁄4 2 1 ⁄2 30
1
1⁄ 2
3 42
2 4 60
3 6 72
4 8 120
Exceeding4 2xDiameter 120
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Notes:
1
Maintain 1⁄4 inch per foot slope (20.8 mm/m).
2
The developed length between the trap of a water closet or similar fixture (measured from the top of the closet flange to the inner edge of the vent) and its
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1003.3 Size. The size (nominal diameter) of a trap for a 1009.0 Interceptors (Clarifiers) and Separators.
given fixture shall be sufficient to drain the fixture rapidly, 1009.1 Where Required. Interceptors (clarifiers)
but in no case less than nor more than one pipe size larger (including grease, oil, sand, solid interceptors, etc.) shall be
than given in Table 702.1. The trap shall be the same size as required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction where they
the trap arm to which it is connected. are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes con-
taining grease, flammable wastes, sand, solids, acid or alka-
1004.0 Traps. line substances, or other ingredients harmful to the building
1004.1 Prohibited. No form of trap that depends for its drainage system, the public or private sewer, or to public or
seal upon
that the actioninterior
has concealed of movable parts shall
partitions, be those
except used. of
Noplas-
trap private sewage
1009.2 disposal.
Approval. The size, type, and location of each
tic, glass, or similar corrosion-resisting material, shall be interceptor (clarifier) or separator shall be approved by the
used. "S" traps, bell traps, and crown-vented traps shall be Authority Having Jurisdiction. Except where otherwise
prohibited. No fixture shall be double trapped. Drum and specifically permitted, no wastes other than those requiring
bottle traps shall be installed for special conditions. No trap treatment or separation shall be discharged into an intercep-
shall be installed without a vent, except as otherwise pro- tor (clarifier).
vided in this code. 1009.3 Design. Interceptors (clarifiers) for sand and simi-
1004.2 Movable Parts. Bladders, check valves or other lar heavy solids shall be so designed and located as to be
type of devices with moveable parts shall be prohibited to readily accessible for cleaning and shall have a water seal
serve as a trap. of not less than 6 inches (152 mm).
1009.4 Relief Vent. Interceptors (clarifiers) shall be so
1005.0 Trap Seals. designed that they will not become air-bound where closed
1005.1 General. Each fixture trap shall have a liquid seal covers are used. Each interceptor (clarifier) shall be proper-
of not less than 2 inches (51 mm) and not more than 4 inch- ly vented.
es (102 mm), except where a deeper seal is found necessary 1009.5 Location. Each interceptor (clarifier) cover shall
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Traps shall be set true be readily accessible for servicing and maintaining the
with respect to their liquid seals and, where necessary, they interceptor (clarifier) in working and operating condition.
shall be protected from freezing. The
orderuse
to of
ladders or the removal of bulky
service interceptors (clarifiers) shallequipment
constituteina
1006.0 Floor Drain Traps. violation of accessibility. Location of interceptors (clari-
1006.1 General. Floor drains shall connect into a trap so fiers) shall be shown on the approved building plan.
constructed that it can be readily cleaned and of a size to 1009.6 Maintenance of Interceptors. Interceptors
serve efficiently the purpose for which it is intended. The shall be maintained in efficient operating condition by peri-
drain inlet shall be so located that it is in full view. Where odic removal of accumulated grease, scum, oil, or other
subject to reverse flow of sewage or liquid waste, such floating substances and solids deposited in the interceptor.
drains shall be equipped with an approved backwater valve. 1009.7 Discharge. The waste pipe from oil and sand
interceptors shall discharge as approved by the Authority
1007.0 Trap Seal Protection. Having Jurisdiction.
1007.1 General. Floor drain or similar traps directly con-
nected to the drainage system and subject to infrequent use 1010.0 Slaughterhouses, Packing Establishments,
shall be protected with a trap seal primer, except where not etc.
deemed necessary for safety or sanitation by the Authority 1010.1 General. A fish, fowl, and animal slaughterhouse
Having Jurisdiction. Trap seal primers shall be accessible or establishment; a fish, fowl, and meat packing or curing
for maintenance. establishment; a soap factory, tallow-rendering, fat-render-
ing, and a hide-curing establishment shall be connected to
1008.0 Building Traps. and shall drain or discharge into an approved grease inter-
ceptor (clarifier).
1008.1 General. Build ing traps sh all not be insta lled
except where required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Each building trap where installed shall be provided with a 1011.0 Minimum Requirements for Auto Wash
cleanout and with a relieving vent or fresh-air intake on the Racks.
inlet side of the trap, which need not be larger than one-half 1011.1 General. A private or public wash rack, or floor or
the diameter of the drain to which it connects. Such reliev- slab used for cleaning machinery or machine parts shall be
ing vent or fresh-air intake shall be carried above grade and adequately protected against storm or surface water and shall
terminate in a screened outlet located outside the building. drain or discharge into an approved interceptor (clarifier).

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1012.0 Commercial and Industrial Laundries. ceptor. Commercial food waste disposers shall be per-
1012.1 General. Laundry equipment in commercial and mitted to discharge directly into the building’s drainage
industrial buildings that does not have integral strainers system.
shall discharge into an interceptor having a wire basket or Exception: Food waste disposers shall be permitted to
similar device that is removable for cleaning and that will discharge to grease interceptors that are designed to
prevent passage into the drainage system of solids 1⁄2 of an receive the discharge of food waste.
inch (12.7 mm) or larger in maximum dimension, such as
string, rags, buttons, or other solid materials detrimental to 1014.2 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors.
the public sewerage system. Plumbing fixtures or equipment connected to a Type A and
B hydromechanical
through an approvedgrease
type ofinterceptor
vented flowshall discharge
control installed in
1013.0 Bottling Establishments. a readily accessible and visible location. Flow control
1013.1 General. Bottling plants shall discharge their pro- devices shall be designed and installed so that the total flow
cess wastes into an interceptor that will provide for the sep- through such device or devices shall at no time be greater
aration of broken glass or other solids, before discharging than the rated flow of the connected grease interceptor. No
liquid wastes into the drainage system. flow control device having adjustable or removable parts
shall be approved. The vented flow control device shall be
1014.0 Grease Interceptors. located such that no system vent shall be between the flow
1014.1 General. Where it is determined by the Authority control and the grease interceptor inlet. The vent or air inlet
Having Jurisdiction that waste pretreatment is required, an of the flow control device shall connect with the sanitary
approved type of grease interceptor(s) in accordance with drainage vent system, as elsewhere required by this code, or
ASME A112.14.3, ASME A112.14.4, CSA B481, PDI G- shall terminate through the roof of the building, and shall
101, or PDI G-102, and sized in accordance with Section not terminate to the free atmosphere inside the building.
1014.2.1 or Section 1014.3.6, shall be installed in accor- Exception: Listed grease interceptors with integral flow
dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions to controls or restricting devices shall be installed in an acces-
receive the drainage from fixtures or equipment that pro- sible location in accordance with the manufacturer’s instal-
duce grease-laden waste located in areas of establishments lation instructions.
where food is prepared, or other establishments where
grease is introduced into the drainage or sewage system in 1014.2.1 Capacity. The total capacity in gallons
(gal) (L) of fixtures discharging into a hydromechani-
quantities that can effect line stoppage or hinder sewage
treatment or private sewage disposal systems. A combina- cal grease interceptor shall not exceed two and one-half
tion of hydromechanical, gravity grease interceptors, and times the certified gallon per minute (gpm) (L/s) flow
engineered systems shall be allowed in order to meet this rate of the interceptor in accordance with Table
code and other applicable requirements of the Authority 1014.2.1.
Having Jurisdiction where space or existing physical con- For the purpose of this section, the term “fixture”
straints of existing buildings necessitate such installations. shall mean and include each plumbing fixture, appli-
A grease interceptor shall not be required for individual ance, apparatus, or other equipment required to be con-
dwelling units or for private living quarters. Water closets, nected to or discharged into a grease interceptor by a
urinals, and other plumbing fixtures conveying human provision of this section.
waste shall not drain into or through the grease interceptor. 1014.2.2 Vent. A vent shall be installed downstream
1014.1.1 Trapped and Vented. Each fixture dis- of hydromechanical grease interceptors in accordance
charging into a grease interceptor shall be individually with the requirements of this code.
trapped and vented in an approved manner. 1014.3 Gravity Grease Interceptors. Required gravity
1014.1.2 Maintenance. Grease interceptors shall be grease interceptors shall comply with the provisions of
maintained in efficient operating condition by periodic Section 1014.3.1 through Section 1014.3.7.
removal of the accumulated grease and latent material. 1014.3.1 General. The provisions of this section
No such collected grease shall be intro duced into shall apply to the design, construction, installation, and
drainage piping or a public or private sewer. Where the testing of commercial kitchen gravity grease intercep-
Authority Having Jurisdiction determines that a grease tors.
interceptor is not being properly cleaned or maintained, 1014.3.2 Waste Discharge Requirements. Waste
the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the discharge in establishments from fixtures and equip-
authority to mandate the installation of additional ment which contain grease, including but not limited
equipment or devices and to mandate a maintenance to, scullery sinks, pot and pan sinks, dishwashers, soup
program. kettles, and floor drains located in areas where grease-
1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposers and containing materials exist, shall be permitted to be
Dishwashers. No food waste disposer or dishwasher drained into the sanitary waste through the interceptor
shall be connected to or discharge into a grease inter- where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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TABLE 1014.2.1
1
HYDROMECHANICAL GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING USING GRAVITY FLOW RATES
SIZE OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR
DIAMETER OF GREASE 2
WASTE PIPE (inches) MAXIMUM FULL PIPE FLOW (gpm) ONE-MINUTE DRAINAGE TWO-MINUTE DRAINAGE PERIOD
PERIOD (gpm) (gpm)

2 20 20 10
3 60 75 35
4 125 150 75

5 230 250 125

6 375 500 250
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s
Notes:
1
For interceptor sizing by fixture capacity see the example below.
2 1
⁄4 inch slope per foot (20.8 mm/m) based on Manning’s formula with friction factor N =.012.

EXAMPLE 1014.2.1
SIZING HYDROMECHANICAL GREASE INTERCEPTOR(S) USING FIXTURE CAPACITY

Step 1: Determine the flow rate from each fixture.

[Length] X [Width] X [Depth] / [231] = Gallons X [.75 fill factor] / [Drain Period (1 minute or 2 minutes)]

Step 2: Calculate the total load from fixtures that discharge into the interceptor.
SIZE OF GREASE I NTERCEPTOR ONE-TWO-MINUTE DRAINAGE
F IX TUR ES CO M PAR TM E NTS L O A D( g al l ons )
MINUTE DRAINAGE PERIOD (gpm) PERIOD (gpm)

Compartment
size –– –– –– ––
24
inches
24
xinches
12
xinches 2 44.9 –– ––
Hydrant –– 3 –– ––
Rated
Appliance –– 2 –– ––
–– –– 49.9 50 25
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 gallon = 3.785 L

1014.3.2.1 Toilets and Urinals. Toilets, uri- 1014.3.4.3 Access. Each gravity grease inter-
nals, and other similar fixtures shall not drain ceptor shall be located so as to be readily accessi-
through the interceptor. ble to the equipment required for maintenance.
1014.3.2.2 Inlet Pipe. Waste shall enter the 1014.3.5 Construction Requirements. Gravity
interceptor through the inlet pipe. grease interceptors shall be designed to remove grease
1014.3.3 Design. Gravity interceptors shall be con- from effluent and shall be sized in accordance with this
structed in accordance with the applicable standard in section. Gravity grease interceptors shall also be
Table 1701.1 or the design approved by the Authority designed to retain grease until accumulations can be
Having Jurisdiction. removed by pumping the interceptor. It is recommend-
1014.3.4 Location. Each grease interceptor shall be so ed that a sample box be located at the outlet end of
installed and connected that it shall be easily accessible gravity grease interceptors so that the Authority Having
for inspection, cleaning, and removal of the intercepted Jurisdiction can periodically sample effluent quality.
grease. A gravity grease interceptor in accordance with
1014.3.6 Sizing Criteria. The volume of the inter-
IAPMO Z1001, shall not be installed in a building where
food is handled. Location of the grease interceptor shall ceptor
Where shall be determined
drainage fixture unitsby(DFUs)
using Table
are not1014.3.6.
known,
meet the approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
the interceptor shall be sized based on the maximum
1014.3.4.1 Interceptors. Interceptors shall be
placed as close as practical to the fixtures they DFUs allowed for the pipe size connected to the inlet
serve. of the interceptor. Refer to Table 703.2, Drainage
Piping, Horizontal.
1014.3.4. 2 Business Establishment. Each busi-
ness establishment for which a gravity grease inter- 1014.3.7 Abandoned Gravity Grease
ceptor is required shall have an interceptor which Interceptors. Abandoned grease interceptors shall be
shall serve that establishment unless otherwise pumped and filled as required for abandoned sewers
approved by the Authority HavingJurisdiction. and sewage disposal facilities in Section 722.0.

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TABLE 1014.3.6 EXAMPLE 1014.3.6

GRAVITY GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING GRAVITY GREASE INTERCEPTOR SIZING EXAMPLE

1, 3
DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS 2
INTERCEPTOR VOLUME
Given: A restaurant with the following fixtures and equip-
(DFUs) (gallons)
ment.
One food preparation sink; three floor drains - one in the
8 500 food prep area, one in the grill area, and one receiving the
21 750 indirect waste from the ice machine and a mop sink.
35 1000
90 1250 Kitchen DrainatLine DFU Count =(from Table 702.1):
3 floor drains 2 DFUs each 6 DFUs
172 1500 Mop sink at 3 DFUs each = 3 DFUs
216 2000 Food prep sink at 3 DFUs each = 3 DFUs
307 2500 Total = 12DFUs
342 3000
428 4000 Using Table 1014.3.6, the grease interceptor will be sized at
750 gallons (2389 L).
576 5000
720 7500 1016.0 Sand Interceptors.
2112 10
000 1016.1 Discharge. Where the discharge of a fixture or
drain contain solids or semi-solids heavier than water that
2640 000
15
would be harmful to a drainage system or cause a stoppage
For SI units: 1 gallon = 3.785 L within the system, the discharge shall be through a sand
Notes:
1
interceptor. Multiple floor drains shall be permitted to dis-
The maximum allowable DFUs plumbed to the kitchen drain lines that charge into one sand interceptor.
will be connected to the grease interceptor.
2
This size is based on: DFUs, the pipe size from this code; Table 703.2; 1016.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction. Sand intercep-
Useful Tables for flow in half-full pipes (ref: Mohinder Nayyar Piping tors
deems areit required
advisablewhere thea Authority
to have HavingtoJurisdiction
sand interceptor protect the
Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1992). Based on 30-minute retention time (ref.:
George Tchobanoglous and Metcalf & Eddy. Wastewater Engineering drainage system.
Treatment, Disposal and Reuse, 3rd Ed. 1991 & Ronald Crites and George 1016.3 Construction and Size. Sand interceptors shall
Tchobanoglous. Small and Decentralized Wastewater Management be built of brick or concrete, prefabricated coated steel, or
3
Systems, 1998). Rounded up to nominal interceptor volume. other watertight material. The interceptor shall have an inte-
Where the flow rate of directly connected fixture(s) or appliance(s) have rior baffle for full separation of the interceptor into two sec-
no assigned DFU values, the additional grease interceptor volume shall tions. The outlet pipe shall be the same size as the inlet pipe
be based on the known flow rate (gpm) (L/s) multiplied by 30 minutes. of the sand interceptor, the minimum being 3 inches (80
mm), and the baffle shall have two openings of the same
diameter as the outlet pipe and at the same invert as the out-
1015.0 FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases) Disposal let pipe. These openings shall be staggered so that there
System. cannot be a straight line flow between the inlet pipe and the
1015.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to provide outlet pipe. The invert of the inlet pipe shall be no lower
the necessary criteria for the sizing, application, and instal- than the invert of the outlet pipe.
lation of FOG disposal systems designated as a pretreat- The sand interceptor shall have a minimum dimension
ment or discharge water quality compliance strategy. of 2 square feet (0.2 m2) for the net free opening of the inlet
» 1015.2 Components, Materials, and Equipment. section and a minimum depth under the invert of the outlet
pipe of 2 feet (610 mm).
FOG disposal systems, including components, materials,
and equipment necessary for the proper function of the sys- For each 5 gpm (0.3 L/s) flow or fraction thereof over
tem, shall be in accordance with ASME A112.14.6. 20 gpm (1.26 L/s), the area of the sand interceptor inlet sec-
tion is to be increased by 1 square foot (0.09 m2). The outlet
» 1015.3 Sizing and Installation. FOG disposal systems
section shall at all times have a minimum area of 50 percent
shall be sized and installed in accordance with the manufac- of the inlet section.
turer’s installation instructions.
The outlet section shall be covered by a solid remov-
» 1015.4 Performance. FOG disposal systems shall pro- able cover, set flush with the finished floor, and the inlet
duce an effluent quality not to exceed 5.84 grains per gallon section shall have an open grating, set flush with the fin-
(gr/gal) (100 mg/L) FOG in accordance with ASME ished floor and suitable for the traffic in the area in which it
A112.14.6. is located.

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1016.4 Separate Use. Sand and similar interceptors for Having Jurisdiction shall determine the size of the intercep-
every solid shall be so designed and located as to be readily tor required. Where vehicles are serviced and not stored,
accessible for cleaning, shall have a water seal of not less interceptor capacity shall be based on a net capacity of 1
than 6 inches (152 mm), and shall be vented. cubic foot (0.03 m3) for each 100 square feet (9.29 m 2) of
surface to be drained into the interceptor, with a minimum
of 6 cubic feet (0.2 m3).
1017.0 Oil and Flammable Liquid Interceptors.
1017.1 Interceptors Required. Repair garages and
gasoline stations with grease racks or grease pits, and facto-
ries
resultthat
of have
oily, flammable, or maintenance,
both types of wastes
manufacturing, storage, repair, as
or a
testing processes, shall be provided with an oil or
flammable liquid interceptor that shall be connected to nec-
essary floor drains. The separation or vapor compartment
shall be independently vented to the outer air. Where two or
more separation or vapor compartments are used, each shall
be vented to the outer air or shall be permitted to connect to
a header that is installed at a minimum of 6 inches (152
mm) above the spill line of the lowest floor drain and vent-
ed independently to the outer air. The minimum size of a
flammable vapor vent shall be not less than 2 inches (50
mm), and, where vented through a sidewall, the vent shall
be not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above the adjacent level
at an approved location. The interceptor shall be vented on
the sewer side and shall not connect to a flammable vapor
vent. Oil and flammable interceptors shall be provided with
gastight cleanout covers that shall be readily accessible.
The waste line shall be not less than 3 inches (80 mm) in
diameter
ceptor is with a full-size
provided cleanout
with an to grade.
overflow, Where
it shall an inter-
be provided
with an overflow line [not less than 2 inches (50 mm) in
diameter] to an approved waste oil tank having a minimum
capacity of 550 gallons (2082 L) and meeting the require-
ments of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The waste oil
from the separator shall flow by gravity or shall be pumped
to a higher elevation by an automatic pump. Pumps shall be
adequately sized and accessible. Waste oil tanks shall have
a 2 inch (50 mm) minimum pump-out connection at grade
and a 11⁄2 inch (40 mm) minimum vent to atmosphere at an
approved location not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) above
grade.
1017.2 Design of Interceptors. Each manufactured
interceptor that is rated shall be stamped or labeled by the
manufacturer with an indication of its full discharge rate in
gpm (L/s). The full discharge rate to such an interceptor
shall be determined at full flow. Each interceptor shall be
rated equal to or greater than the incoming flow and shall
be provided with an overflow line to an underground tank.
Interceptors not rated by the manufacturer shall have a
depth of not less than 2 feet (610 mm) below the invert of
the discharge drain. The outlet opening shall have not less
than an 18 inch (457 mm) water seal and shall have a mini-
mum capacity as follows: Where not more than three motor
vehicles are serviced, stored, or both, interceptors shall
have a minimum capacity of 6 cubic feet (0.2 m 3), and 1
cubic foot (0.03 m 3) of capacity shall be added for each
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1101.0 General. 1101.4.3 Leaders. Leaders installed outside shall be

in accordance with the applicable standards referenced
«
1101.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the mate-
rials, design, and installation of storm water drainage in Table 701.2 for aboveground drain, waste, and vent
systems. pipe; aluminum sheet metal; galvanized steel sheet

» 1101.2 Where Required. Roofs, paved areas, yards,

courts, courtyards, vent shafts, light wells, or similar areas
metal; or copper sheet metal.
1101.4.4 Underground Building Storm Drains. «
having rainwater, shall be drained into a separate storm Underground building storm drains shall comply with
sewer system, or into a combined sewer system where a the applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for
separate storm sewer system is not available, or to some underground drain, waste, and vent pipe.
other place of disposal satisfactory to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. In the case of one- and two-family dwellings,
1101.4.5 Building Storm Sewers. Building storm
sewers shall comply with the applicable standards
«
storm water shall be permitted to be discharged on flat referenced in Table 701.2 for building sewer pipe.
areas, such as streets or lawns, so long as the storm water
shall flow away from the building and away from adjoining 1101.4.6 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be «
property, and shall not create a nuisance. open jointed, perforated, or both and constructed of
materials in accordance with Table 1101.4.6.
» 1101.3 Storm Water Drainage to Sanitary Sewer
Prohibited. Storm water shall not be drained into sewers
intended for sanitary drainage. TABLE 1101.4.6 «
» 1101.4 Material Uses. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying
rainwater shall be of such materials and design as to
MATERIALS FOR SUBSOIL DRAIN PIPE AND FITTINGS
M AT ER IAL REF ER ENCE D S TAN DARD (S)
perform their intended function to the satisfaction of the PE ASTM F405
Authority Having Jurisdiction. Conductors within a vent or PVC ASTM
D2729
shaft shall be of cast-iron, galvanized steel, wrought iron,
copper,
Schedulecopper
40 PVCalloy,
DWV,lead,stainless
Schedule 40304
steel ABSorDWV,
316L [stain-
Vitrified Clay (Extra strength) ASTM C4, ASTM C700
less steel 304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed under-
ground and shall be kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm)
1101.5 Expansion Joints Required. Expansion joints
or sleeves shall be provided where warranted by tempera-
«
aboveground], or other approved materials, and changes in ture variations or physical conditions.
direction shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Section 706.0. ABS and PVC DWV piping installations
1101.6 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be provided
around the perimeter of buildings having basements,
«
shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 14 “Firestop cellars, crawl spaces, or floors below grade. Such subsoil
Protection.” Except for individual single-family dwelling drains shall be permitted to be positioned inside or outside
units, materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have of the footing, shall be of perforated or open-jointed
a flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke approved drain tile or pipe, not less than 3 inches (80 mm)
developed index of not more than 50, where tested in accor- in diameter, and shall be laid in gravel, slag, crushed rock,
dance with ASTM E84 or UL 723. approved 3⁄4 of an inch (19.1 mm) crushed, recycled glass
1101.4.1 Copper and Copper Alloys. Joints and aggregate, or other approved porous material with not less
connections in copper and copper alloy pipe and tube than 4 inches (102 mm) surrounding the pipe. Filter media
shall be installed in accordance with Section 705.3. shall be provided for exterior subsoil piping.
» 1101.4.2 Conductors. Conductors installed above-
ground in buildings shall be in accordance with the
1101.6.1 Discharge. Subsoil drains shall be piped to
a storm drain, to an approved water course, to the front
«
applicable standards referenced in Table 701.2 for street curb or gutter, to an alley, or the discharge from
aboveground
installed drain, waste,
aboveground level and
shallvent
be ofpipe. Conductors
seamless copper the subsoil
concrete drainsWhere
gutter. shall abecontinuously
conveyed to flowing
the alleyspring
by a
water tube, Type K, L, or M; Schedule 40 copper pipe or groundwater is encountered, subsoil drains shall be
or Schedule 40 copper alloy pipe; Type DWV copper piped to a storm drain or an approved water course.
drainage tube; service weight cast-iron soil pipe or
hubless cast-iron soil pipe; standard weight galvanized
1101.6.2 Sump. Where it is not possible to convey
the drainage by gravity, subsoil drains shall discharge
«
steel pipe; stainless steel 304 or 316L [stainless steel to an accessible sump provided with an approved auto-
304 pipe and fittings shall not be installed underground matic electric pump. The sump shall be not less than 15
and shall be kept not less than 6 inches (152 mm) inches (381 mm) in diameter, 18 inches (457 mm) in
aboveground]; or Schedule 40 ABS or Schedule 40 depth, and provided with a fitted cover. The sump
PVC plastic pipe. pump shall have an adequate capacity to discharge

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water coming into the sump as it accumulates to the area sloped toward sumps or gratings within the property
required discharge point, and the capacity of the pump lines. Curbs not less than 6 inches (152 mm) high shall be
shall be not less than 15 gallons per minute (gpm) (0.95 placed where required to direct water to gratings or sumps.
L/s). The discharge piping from the sump pump shall
be not less than 11⁄2 inches (40 mm) in diameter and
1101.11 Paved Areas. Where the occupant creates
surface water drainage, the sumps, gratings, or floor drains
«
have a union or other approved quick-disconnect shall be piped to a storm drain or an approved water course.
assembly to make the pump accessible for servicing.
» 1101.6.3 Splash Blocks. For separate dwellings not
1101.12 Roof Drainage. Roof drainage shall comply
with Section 1101.12.1 and Section 1101.12.2.
«
serving continuously flowing springs or groundwater,
the sump discharge pipe shall be permitted to discharge 1101.12.1 Primary Roof roof drains Roof
byDrainage. areas The
of a
onto a concrete splash block with a minimum length of building shall be drained or gutters.
location and sizing of drains and gutters shall be coor-
«
24 inches (610 mm). This pipe shall be within 4 inches
(102 mm) of the splash block and positioned to direct dinated with the structural design and pitch of the roof.
the flow parallel to the recessed line of the splash Unless otherwise required by the Authority Having
block. Jurisdiction, roof drains, gutters, vertical conductors or
leaders, and horizontal storm drains for primary
» 1101.6.4 Backwater Valve. Subsoil drains subject
to backflow where discharging into a storm drain shall
drainage shall be sized based on a storm of 60 minutes
duration and 100 year return period. Refer to Table D
be provided with a backwater valve in the drain line so 101.1 (in Appendix D) for 100 year, 60 minute storms
located as to be accessible for inspection and mainte- at various locations.
nance.
» 1101.6.5 Open Area. Nothing in Section 1101.6
1101.12.2 Secondary Drainage. Secondary (emer-
gency) roof drainage shall be provided by one of the
«
shall prevent drains that serve either subsoil drains or methods specified in Section 1101.12.2.1 or Section
areaways of a detached building from discharging to a 1101.12.2.2.
properly graded open area, provided that:
(1) They do not serve continuously flowing springs or
1101.12.2.1 Roof Scuppers or Open Side.
Secondary roof drainage shall be provided by an
«
groundwater. open-sided roof or scuppers where the roof
(2) The poin t of di scharge is not less th an 10 fe et perimeter construction extends above the roof in
(3048
(3) It mm) from a property
is impracticable line. such drains to a
to discharge such a manner
open-sided roofthat water willshall
or scuppers be entrapped.
be sized toAn
storm drain, to an approved water course, to the pr eve nt th e de pth of po nd ing wa te r fr om
front street curb or gutter, or to an alley. exceeding that for which the roof was designed as
determined by Section 1101.12.1. Scupper open-
» 1101.7 Building Subdrains. Building subdrains located
below the public sewer level shall discharge into a sump or ings shall be not less than 4 inches (102 mm) high
receiving tank, the contents of which shall be automatically and have a width equal to the circumference of the
lifted and discharged into the drainage system as required roof drain required for the area served, sized in
for building sumps. accordance with Table 1101.12.
» 1101.8 Areaway Drains. Open subsurface space adja- 1101.12.2.2 Secondary Roof Drain.
Secondary roof drains shall be provided. The
«
cent to a building, serving as an entrance to the basement or
cellar of a building, shall be provided with a drain or drains. secondary roof drains shall be located not less than
Such areaway drains shall be not less than 2 inches (50 2 inches (51 mm) above the roof surface. The
mm) in diameter for areaways at a maximum of 100 square maximum height of the roof drains shall be a
feet (9.29 m2) in area, and shall be discharged in the manner height to prevent the depth of ponding water from
provided for subsoil drains not serving continuously exceeding that for which the roof was designed as
flowing springs or groundwater (see Section 1101.6.1). determined by Section 1101.12.1. The secondary
Areaways in excess of 100 square feet (9.29 m 2) shall not roof drains shall connect to a piping system in
drain into subsoil drains. Areaway drains for areaways accordance with Section 1101.12.2.2.1 or Section
exceeding 100 square feet (9.29 m 2) shall be sized in accor- 1101.12.2.2.2.
dance with Table 1101.8.
» 1101.9 Window Areaway Drains. Window areaways at
1101.12.2.2.1 Separate Piping System.
The secondary roof drainage system shall be a
«
a maximum of 10 square feet (0.93 m 2) in area shall be separate system of piping, independent of the
permitted to discharge to the subsoil drains through a 2 inch primary roof drainage system. The discharge
(50 mm) pipe. However, window areaways exceeding 10 shall be above grade, in a location observable
square feet (0.93 m2) in area shall be handled in the manner by the bui ldi ng occupants or maintenance
provided for entrance areaways (see Section 1101.8). personnel. Secondary roof drain systems shall
» 1101.10 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle be sized in accordance with Section 1101.12.1
ba se d on th e ra in fa ll ra te fo r wh ic h th e
Washing Establishments. Public filling stations and
motor vehicle washing establishments shall have the paved primary system is sized.

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» 1101.12.2. 2.2 Combined System. The 1101.16.2 Combining Storm with Sanitary
Drainage. The sanitary and storm drainage system of
«
secondary roof drains shall connect to the
vertical piping of the primary storm drainage a building shall be entirely separate, except where a
conductor downstream of the last horizontal combined sewer is used, in which case the building
offset located below the roof. The primary storm drain shall be connected in the same horizontal
storm drainage system shall connect to the plane through a single wye fitting to the combined
buildi ng st orm water that connects to an building sewer not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) down-
underground public storm sewer. The stream from a soil stack.
combined secondary and primary roof drain
systems shall be sized in accordance with
Section 1103.0 based on double the rainfall
1102.0 Roof Drains.
1102.1 Applications. Roof drains shall be constructed of
«
rate for the local area. aluminum, cast-iron, copper alloy of not more than 15
» 1101.13 Cleanouts. Cleanouts for building storm drains
shall comply with the requirements of Section 719.0 of this
percent zinc, leaded nickel bronze, stainless steel, ABS,
PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene, or nylon and shall
code. comply with ASME A112.3.1 or ASME A112.6.4.
» 1101.13.1 Rain Leaders and Conductors. Rain
leaders and conductors connected to a building storm
1102.2 Dome Strainers Required. Roof drains shall
have domed strainers.
sewer shall have a cleanout installed at the base of the Exception: Roof drain strainers for use on sun decks,
outside leader or outside conductor before it connects parking decks, and similar areas that are normally serviced
to the horizontal drain. and maintained, shall be permitted to be of the flat surface
» 1101.14 Rainwater Sumps. Rainwater sumps serving type. Such roof drain strainers shall be level with the deck.
“public use” occupancy buildings shall be provided with
dual pumps arranged to function alternately in case of over-
1102.3 Roof Drain Flashings. Connection between the
roof and roof drains that pass through the roof and into the
«
load or mechanical failure. Pumps rated 600 V or less shall interior of the building shall be made watertight by the use
comply with UL 778 and shall be installed in accordance of proper flashing material.
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 1102.3.1 Lead Flashing. Where lead flashing mate-
rial is used, it shall be not less than 4 pounds per square
«
» sewer, shall be trapped. Floor and area drains connected to
1101.15 Traps
Leaders and stormondrains,
Storm Drains
where and Leaders.
connected to a combined foot (lb/ft2) (19 kg/m2).

a storm drain shall be trapped.

1102.3.2 Copper Flashing. Where copper flashing
material is used, it shall be not less than 12 ounces per
«
Exception: Traps shall not be required where roof drains, square foot (oz/ft2) (3.7 kg/m2).
rain leaders, and other inlets are at locations allowed under
Section 906.0, Vent Termination. 1103.0 Size of Leaders, Conductors, and Storm «
» 1101.15.1 Where Not Required. No trap shall be Drains.
required for leaders or conductors that are connected to
a sewer carrying storm water exclusively.
1103.1 Vertical Conductors and Leaders. Vertical
conductors and leaders shall be sized on the basis of the
«
» 1101.15.2 Trap Size. Traps, where installed for indi- maximum projected roof area and Table 1101.12.
vidual conductors, shall be the same size as the hori-
zontal drain to which they are connected.
1103.2 Size of Horizontal Storm Drains and
Sewers. The size of building storm drains or building
«
» 1101.15.3 Method of Installation of Combined
Sewer. Individual storm-water traps shall be installed
storm sewers or their horizontal branches shall be based
upon the maximum projected roof or paved area to be
on the stormwater drain branch serving each storm- handled and Table 1101.8.
water inlet, or a single trap shall be installed in the
main storm drain just before its connection with the
1103.3 Size of Roof Gutters. The size of semi-circular
gutters shall be based on the maximum projected roof area
«
combined buildingcleanout
sewer. Such
on thetraps
outletshall
sidebe
of provided and Table 1103.3.
with an accessible the trap. 1103.4 Side Walls Draining onto a Roof. Where «
» 1101.16 Leaders, Conductors, and Connections. vertical walls project above a roof so as to permit storm
water to drain to the roof area below, the adjacent roof area
Leaders or conductors shall not be used as soil, waste, or
vent pipes nor shall soil, waste, or vent pipes be used as shall be permitted to be computed from Table 1101.12 as
leaders or conductors. follows:
» 1101.16.1 Protection of Leaders.Leaders installed
along alleyways, driveways, or other locations where
(1) For one wall – add 50 percent of the wall area to the
roof area figures.
exposed to damage shall be protected by metal guards, (2) For two adjacent walls of equal height – add 35 percent
recessed into the wall, or constructed from ferrous pipe. of the total wall areas.

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(3) For two adjace nt walls of unequal height – add 35 (7) Roof design, where controlled-flow roof drainage is used,
percent of the total common height and add 50 percent shall be such that the design roof live loadis not less than
of the remaining height of the highest wall. 30 lb/ft2 (146 kg/m2) to provide a safety factor exceeding
(4) Two opposite walls of same height – add no additional the 15 lb/ft2 (73 kg/m2) represented by the depth of water
area. stored on the roof in accordance with Table 1105.1(1).
(5) Two opposi te wall s of diffe ring heig hts – add 50 (8) Scuppers sh all be pro vided in pa rapet wal ls. The
percent of the wall area above the top of lower wall. distance of scupper bottoms above the roof level at the
drains shall not exceed the maximum distances speci-
(6) Walls on three sides – add 50 percent of the area of the fied in Table 1105.1(2).
inner wall for
allowance below
the the
areatop
of of
thethe
walllowest
abovewall, plusof the
the top (9) Scupper openings shall be not less than 4 inches (102
lowest wall, in accordance with Section 1103.4(3) and mm) high and have a width equal to the circumference
Section 1103.4(5) above. of the roof drain required for the area served, sized in
accordance with Table 1101.12.
(7) Walls on four side s – no allowance for wal l areas
below the top of the lowest wall – add for areas above (10) Flashings shall extend above the top of the scuppers.
the top of the lowest wall in accordance with Section (11) At a wall or parapet, 45 degree (0.79 rad) cants shall be
1103.4(1), Section 1103.4(3), Section 1103.4(5), and installed.
Section 1103.4(6) above. (12) Separate storm and sanitary drainage systems shall be
provided within the building.
» 1104.0 Values for Continuous Flow. (13) Calculations for the roof drainage system shall be
» 1104.1 General. Where there is a continuous or semi-
continuous discharge into the building storm drain or
submitted along with the plans to the Authority Having
Jurisdiction for approval.
building storm sewer, as from a pump, ejector, air-condi-
tioning plant, or similar device, 1 gpm (0.06 L/s) of such
TABLE 1105.1(1)
CONTROLLED-FLOW MAXIMUM ROOF WATER DEPTH
«
discharge shall be computed as being equivalent to 24
square feet (2.2 m2) of roof area, based upon a rate of rain- ROOF RISE
* MAXIMUM WATER DEPTH
AT DRAIN
fall of 4 inches per hour (in/h) (102 mm/h). (inches) (inches)

Flat 3

»
»
1105.0 Controlled-Flow Roof Drainage.
1105.1 Application. In lieu of sizing the storm drainage
2
4
4
5
system in accordance with Section 1103.0, the roof 6 6
drainage shall be permitted to be sized on the basis of For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
controlled flow and storage of the storm water on the roof, * Vertical measurement from the roof surface at the drain to the highest
provided the following conditions are met: point of the roof surface served by the drain, ignoring a local depression
immediately adjacent to the drain.
(1) The water from a 25 year-frequency storm shall not be
stored on the roof exceeding 24 hours. TABLE 1105.1(2) «
DISTANCE OF SCUPPER BOTTOMS ABOVE ROOF
(2) During the storm, the water depth on the roof shall not * ABOVE ROOF LEVEL
exceed the depths specified in Table 1105.1(1). ROOF RISE AT DRAIN
(inches) (inches)
(3) Not less than two drains shall be installed in roof areas
of 10 000 square feet (929 m2) or less, and not less than Flat 3
one additional drain shall be installed for each 10 000 2 4
square feet (929 m 2) of roof area exceeding 10 000 4 5
square feet (929 m2). 6 6
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
(4) Each roof dra in shall hav e a precalib rated , fixed
* Vertical measurement from the roof surface at the drain to the highest
(nonadjustable), and proportional weir (notched) in a point of the roof surface served by the drain, ignoring a local depression
standing
devices orwater collar
valves shallinside the strainer. No mechanical
be allowed. immediately adjacent to the drain.

(5) Pipe sizing shall be based on the pre-calibrated rate of

flow (gpm) (L/s) of the pre-calibrated weir for the
1105.2 Setback Roofs. Drains on setback roofs shall be
permitted to be connected to the controlled-flow drainage
«
maximum allowable water depth, and Table 1101.8 and systems provided:
Table 1101.12. (1) The setback is designed for storing water, or
(6) The height of stones or other granular material above the (2) The squar e footag e of the se tback dra inage ar ea is
waterproofed surface shall not be considered in water converted as outlined in Section 1105.0 to gpm, and the
depth measurement, and the roof surface in the vicinity storm-water pipe sizes in the controlled-flow system
of the drain shallnot be recessed to create areservoir. are based on the sum of the loads.

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(3) The branch from each of the roof drains that are not
provided with controlled flow shall be sized in accor-
dance with Table 1101.12.

» 1106.0 Testing.
» 1106.1 Testing Required. New building storm drainage
systems and parts of existing systems that have been
altered, extended, or repaired shall be tested in accordance
withdefects.
and Section 1106.2.1 or Section 1106.2.2 to disclose leaks
» 1106.2 Methods of Testing Storm Drainage
Systems. Except for outside leaders and perforated or
open-jointed drain tile, the piping of storm drain systems
shall be tested upon completion of the rough piping installa-
tion by water or air, except that plastic pipe shall not be
tested with air, and proved tight. The Authority Having
Jurisdiction shall be permitted to require the removal of
cleanout plugs to ascertain whether the pressure has reached
parts of the system. One of the following test methods shall
be used in accordance with Section 1106.2.1 through
Section 1106.2.3.
» 1106.2.1 Water Test. After piping has been
installed, the water test shall be applied to the drainage
system, either to the entire system or to sections. Where
the test is applied to the entire system, all openings in
the piping shall be tightly closed except for the highest
opening, and the system shall be filled with water to
the point of overflow. Where the system is tested in
sections, each opening shall be tightly plugged except
for 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 a 10 foot (3048 mm) head
of water. In testing successive sections, not less than
the upper 10 feet (3048 mm) of the next preceding
section shall be tested so that no joint of pipe in the
building except the uppermost 10 feet (3048 mm) of a
roof drainage system, which shall be filled with water
to the flood level of the uppermost roof drain, shall
have been submitted to a test of less than 10 foot (3048
mm) head of water. The water shall be kept in the
system or in the portion under test for not less than 15
minutes before inspection starts; the system shall then
be tight.
» 1106.2.2 Air Test. The air test shall be made by
attaching an air compressor testing apparatus to a suit-
able opening after closing other inlets and outlets to the
system, forcing air into the system until there is a
uniform gauge pressure of 5 pounds-force per square
inch (psi) (34 kPa) or sufficient pressure to balance a
column of mercury 10 inches (34 kPa) in height. This
pressure shall be held without introduction of addi-
tional air for a period of not less than 15 minutes.
» 1106.2.3 Exceptions.Where circumstances exist that
make air and water tests described in Section 1106.2.1
and Section 1106.2.2 impractical, see Section 105.3.

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» TABLE 1101.8
1, 2
SIZING OF HORIZONTAL RAINWATER PIPING
FLOW MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HORIZONTAL PROJECTED ROOF AREAS
SIZE OF PIPE (1⁄8 inch per foot AT VARIOUS RAINFALL RATES
slope) (square feet)
i n c he s g pm 1( i n/ h) 2( i n/ h) 3( i n/ h) 4( i n/ h) 5( i n/ h) 6( i n/ h)

3 34 3288 1644 1096 822 657 548

4 78 7520 3760 2506 1880 1504 1253
5 139 360
13 6680 4453 3340 2672 2227
6 222 21
400 10
700 7133 5350 4280 3566
8 478 46
000 23
000 15
330 11
500 9200 7670
10 860 82
800 41
400 27
600 20
700 16
580 13
800
12 1384 133200 66
600 44
400 33300 26
650 22
200
15 2473 238000 119000 79333 59
500 47
600 39
650
FLOW MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HORIZONTAL PROJECTED ROOF AREAS
SIZE OF PIPE (1⁄4 inch per foot AT VARIOUS RAINFALL RATES
slope) (square feet)
i n c he s g pm 1( i n/ h) 2( i n/ h) 3( i n/ h) 4( i n/ h) 5( i n/ h) 6( i n/ h)

3 48 4640 2320 1546 1160 928 773

4 110 600
10 5300 3533 2650 2120 1766
5 196 880
18 9440 6293 4720 3776 3146
6 314 30
200 15
100 10
066 7550 6040 5033
8 677 65
200 32
600 21
733 16
300 13
040 10
866
10 1214 116800 58
400 38950 29
200 23
350 19
450
12 1953 188000 94
000 62600 47
000 37
600 31
350
15 3491 336000 168000 112000 84000 67250 56000
FLOW MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HORIZONTAL PROJECTED ROOF AREAS
SIZE OF PIPE (1⁄2 inch per foot AT VARIOUS RAINFALL RATES
slope) (square feet)
i n c he s g pm 1( i n/ h) 2( i n/ h) 3( i n/ h) 4( i n/ h) 5( i n/ h) 6( i n/ h)

3 68 6576 3288 2192 1644 1310 1096

4 156 040
15 7520 5010 3760 3010 2500
5 278 26
720 13
360 8900 6680 5320 4450
6 445 42
800 21
400 14
267 10
700 8580 7140
8 956 92
000 46
000 30
650 23
000 18
400 15
320
10 1721 165600 82
800 55
200 41
400 33150 27
600
12 2768 266400 133200 88
800 66
600 53
200 44
400
15 4946 476000 238000 158700 119000 95200 79300
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1⁄8 inch per foot = 10.4 mm/m, 1 inch per hour = 25.4 mm/h, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2
Notes:
1
The sizing data for horizontal piping are based on the pipes flowing full.
2
For rainfall rates other than those listed, determine the allowable roof area by dividing the area given in the 1 inch per hour (25.4 mm/h) column by the
desired rainfall rate.

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TABLE 1101.12
2, 3
SIZING ROOF DRAINS, LEADERS, AND VERTICAL RAINWATER PIPING
«
SIZE OF
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE HORIZONTAL PROJECTED ROOF AREAS
DRAIN,
FLOW AT VARIOUS RAINFALL RATES
LEADER,
(square feet)
OR PIPE
inches gpm1 1 ( i n/ h ) 2 (i n/h) 3 ( i n/ h) 4 ( i n/ h ) 5 ( i n / h) 6 ( i n/ h ) 7 (i n/h) 8 ( i n/ h) 9 (i n/h) 1 0 (i n/h) 1 1 ( i n/ h) 1 2 (i n/h)

2 30 2880 1440 960 720 575 480 410 360 320 290 260 240
3 92 8800 4400 2930 2200 1760 1470 1260 1100 980 880 800 730
4 192 18400 9200 6130 4600 3680 3070 2630 2300 2045 1840 1675 1530
5 360 34600 17300 11530 8650 6920 5765 4945 4325 3845 3460 3145 2880
6 563 54000 27000 17995 13500 10800 9000 7715 6750 6000 5400 4910 4500
8 1208 116000 58000 38660 29000 23200 19315 16570 14500 12890 11600 10545 9600
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 inch per hour = 25.4 mm/h, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2
Notes:
1
Maximum discharge capacity, gpm (L/s) with approximately 13⁄4 inch (44 mm) head of water at the drain.
2
For rainfall rates other than those listed, determine the allowable roof area by dividing the area given in the 1 inch per hour (25.4 mm/h) column by the
desired rainfall rate.
3
Vertical piping shall be round, square, or rectangular. Square pipe shall be sized to enclose its equivalent roundpipe. Rectangular pipe shall have not less
than the same cross-sectional area as its equivalent round pipe, except that the ratio of its side dimensions shall not exceed 3 to 1.

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» TABLE 1103.3
SIZE OF GUTTERS
DIAMETER OF GUTTER MAXIMUM RAINFALL RATES BASED ON ROOF AREA
(1⁄16 inch per foot slope) (square feet)
i nc h e s (2i n/ h) (3i n/ h) (4i n/ h) (5i n/ h) (6i n/ h)

3 340 226 170 136 113

4 720 480 360 288 240
5 1250 834 625 500 416
6 1920 1280 960 768 640
7 2760 1840 1380 1100 918
8 3980 2655 1990 1590 1325
10 7200 4800 3600 2880 2400
DIAMETER OF GUTTER MAXIMUM RAINFALL RATES BASED ON ROOF AREA
(1⁄8 inch per foot slope) (square feet)
i nc h e s (2i n/ h) (3i n/ h) (4i n/ h) (5i n/ h) (6i n/ h)

3 480 320 240 192 160

4 1020 681 510 408 340
5 1760 1172 880 704 587
6 2720 1815 1360 1085 905
7 3900 2600 1950 1560 1300
8 5600 3740 2800 2240 1870
10 200
10 6800 5100 4080 3400
DIAMETER OF GUTTER MAXIMUM RAINFALL RATES BASED ON ROOF AREA
(1⁄4 inch per foot slope) (square feet)
i n c he s (2i n/ h) (3i n/ h) (4i n/ h) (5i n/ h) (6i n/ h)

3 680 454 340 272 226

4 1440 960 720 576 480
5 2500 1668 1250 1000 834
6 3840 2560 1920 1536 1280
7 5520 3680 2760 2205 1840
8 7960 5310 3980 3180 2655
10 400
14 9600 7200 5750 4800
DIAMETER OF GUTTER MAXIMUM RAINFALL RATES BASED ON ROOF AREA
(1⁄2 inch per foot slope) (square feet)
i nc h e s (2i n/ h) (3i n/ h) (4i n/ h) (5i n/ h) (6i n/ h)

3 960 640 480 384 320

4 2040 1360 1020 816 680
5 3540 2360 1770 1415 1180
6 5540 3695 2770 2220 1850

7 7800 5200 3900 3120 2600

8 200
11 7460 5600 4480 3730
10 000
20 330
13 000
10 8000 6660
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1⁄16 inch per foot = 5.2 mm/m, 1 inch per hour = 25.4 mm/h, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m 2

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FUEL GAS PIPING

» 1201.0 General. (12) LP-Gas equipment for vaporization, gas mixing, and gas
» 1201.1 Applicability. The regulations of this chapter shall
govern the installation of fuel gas piping in or in connection
manufacturing.
(13) LP-Gas piping for buildings under construction or reno-
with a building, structure or within theproperty lines of prem- vations that are not to become part of the permanent
ises up
than to 5 pounds-force
service pipe. Fuel oilper square
piping inch (psi)
systems shall(34
be kPa), other
installed building piping system—that is, temporary fixed piping
for building heat.
in accordance with NFPA 31.
(14)Installation of LP-Gas systems for railroad switch heating.
(15) Installation of LP-Gas and compressed natural gas
» 1202.0 Coverage of Piping System. (CNG) systems on vehicles.
» 1202.1 General. Coverage of piping systems shall extend (16) Gas piping, meters, gas-pressure regulators, and other
from the point of delivery to the appliance connections. For
other than undiluted liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) sys- appurtenances used by the serving gas supplier in distri-
tems, the point of delivery shall be the outlet of the service bution of gas, other than undiluted LP-Gas. [NFPA
meter assembly or the outlet of the service regulator or serv- 54:1.1.1.2]
ice shutoff valve where no meter is provided. For undiluted
liquefied petroleum gas systems, the point of delivery shall be 1203.0 Inspection.
considered the outlet of the final pressure regulator, exclu-
sive of the line gas regulators where no meter is installed. 1203.1 Inspection Notification. Upon completion of the
Where a meter is installed, the point of delivery shall be the installation, alteration, or repair of gas piping, and prior to the
outlet of the meter. [NFPA 54:1.1.1.1(A)] use thereof, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be noti-
» 1202.2 Piping System Requirements. Piping systems fied that such gas piping is ready for inspection.
requirements shall include design, materials, components, 1203.2 Excavation. Excavations required for the installa-
fabrications, assembly, installation, testing, inspection, oper- tion of underground piping shall be kept open until such time

» ation, and maintenance. [NFPA 54:1.1.1.1(C)]

1202.3 Applications. This code shall not apply to the fol-
lowing (reference standards for some of which appear in
as the piping has been inspected and approved. Where such
piping is covered or concealed before such approval, it shall
be exposed upon the direction of the Authority Having Juris-
Chapter 17): diction.
(1) Portable LP-Gas appliances and equipment that are not 1203.3 Type of Inspections. The Authority Having Ju-
connected to a fixed fuel piping system. risdiction shall make the following inspections and either
(2) Installation of appliances such as brooders, dehydrators, shall approve that portion of the work as completed or shall
dryers, and irrigation equipment used for agricultural notify the permit holder wherein the same fails to be in ac-
purposes. cordance with this code.
(3) Raw material (feedstock) applications, except for piping 1203.3.1 Rough Piping Inspection. This inspection
to special atmosphere generators. shall be made after gas piping authorized by the permit
(4) Oxygen-fuel gas cutting and welding systems. has been installed and before such piping has been cov-
(5) Industrial gas applications using such gases as acetylene ered or concealed or fixture or appliance has been at-
and acetylenic compounds, hydrogen, ammonia, carbon tached thereto. This inspection shall include a
monoxide, oxygen, and nitrogen. determination that the gas piping size, material, and in-
(6) Petroleum refineries, pipeline compressor or pumping stallation meet the requirements of this code.
stations, loading terminals, compounding plants, refin- 1203.3.2 Final Piping Inspection. This inspection
ery tank farms, and natural gas processing plants. shall be made after piping authorized by the permit has
(7) Large integrated
plants where chemical
flammable plants or portions
or combustible liquids of such
or gases been installed and after portions thereof that are to be
covered or concealed are so concealed and before fix-
are produced by chemical reactions or used in chemical ture, appliance, or shutoff valve has been attached
reactions. thereto. This inspection shall comply with Section
(8) LP-Gas installations at utility gas plants. 1213.1. Test gauges used in conducting tests shall be in
(9) Liquefied natural gas (LNG) installations. accordance with Section 318.0.
(10) Fuel gas piping in electric utility power plants. 1203.4 Inspection Waived. In cases where the work au-
(11) Proprietary items of equipment, apparat us, or instru- thorized by the permit consists of a minor installation of ad-
ments such as gas-generating sets, compressors, and ditional piping to piping already connected to a gas meter, the
calorimeters. foregoing inspections shall be permitted to be waived at the

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discretion of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. In this event, permit shall be permitted to be issued for such use for a pe-
the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall make such inspection riod of time not to exceed that designated by the Authority
as deemed advisable in order to be assured that the work has Having Jurisdiction, provided that such gas piping system
been performed in accordance with the intent of this code. otherwise is in accordance with the requirements of this code
regarding material, sizing, and safety.
1204.0 Certificate of Inspection.
1204.1 Issuance. Where upon final piping inspection, the 1208.0 Gas Piping System Design, Materials, and
installation is found to be in accordance with the provisions Components.

of this by
issued code,
theaAuthority
certificateHaving
of inspection shall be permitted to be
Jurisdiction. 1208.1 Installation
by the Authority of Jurisdiction,
Having a pipingWhere
Piping System. sketchrequired
or plan
1204.2 Gas Supplier.A copy of the certificate of such final shall be prepared before proceeding with the installation. This
piping inspection shall be issued to the serving gas supplier plan shall show the proposed location of piping, the size of
supplying gas to the premises. different branches, the various load demands, and the loca-
tion of the point of delivery. [NFPA 54:5.1.1]
1204.3 Unlawful. It shall be unlawful for a serving gas sup-
plier, or person furnishing gas, to turn on or cause to be turned 1208.1.1 Addition to Existing System. Where ad-
on, a fuel gas or a gas meter or meters, until such certificate ditional appliances are being connected to a gas piping
of final inspection, as herein provided, has been issued. system, the existing piping shall be checked to determine
whether it has adequate capacity. Where inadequate, the
existing system shall be enlarged as required, or separate
1205.0 Authority to Render Gas Service. gas piping of approved capacity shall be provided.
1205.1 Authorized Personnel. It shall be unlawful for a [NFPA 54:5.1.2]
person, firm, or corporation, excepting an authorized agent 1208.2 Provision for Location of Point of Delivery.
or employee of a person, firm, or corporation engaged in the The location of the point of delivery shall be acceptable to
business of furnishing or supplying gas and whose service the serving gas supplier. [NFPA 54:5.2]
pipes supply or connect with the particular premises, to turn
on or reconnect gas service in or on a premises where and
1208.3 Interconnections Between Gas Piping Sys-
tems. Where two or more meters, or two or more service
«
when gas service is, at the time, not being rendered. regulators where meters are not provided, are located on the
1205.2
gas in orOutlets. It shallunless
be unlawful
outlets to
areturn on or connected
connect same shall
premises and supply separate
on the premises securely tems not be interconnected on users, the gas
the outlet sidepiping
of the sys-
me-
to gas appliances or capped or plugged with screw joint fit- ters or service regulators. [NFPA 54:5.3.1]
tings. 1208.3.1 Interconnections for Standby Fuels.
Where a supplementary gas for standby use is connected
«
1206.0 Authority to Disconnect. downstream from a meter or a service regulator where a
1206.1 Disconnection. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
meter is not provided, a device to prevent backflow shall
or the serving gas supplier is hereby authorized to disconnect be installed. A three-way valve installed to admit the
gas piping or appliance or both that shall be found not to be standby supply, and at the same time shut off the regular
in accordance with the requirements of this code or that are supply, shall be permitted to be used for this purpose.
found defective and in such condition as to endanger life or [NFPA 54:5.3.2]
property. 1208.4 Sizing of Gas Piping Systems. Gas piping sys-
tems shall be of such size and so installed as to provide a sup-
1206.2 Notice. Where such disconnection has been made,
ply of gas to meet the maximum demand and supply gas to
a notice shall be attached to such gas piping or appliance or each appliance inlet at not less than theminimum supply pres-
both that shall state the same has been disconnected, together sure required by the appliance. [NFPA 54:5.4.1]
with the reasons thereof.
1208.4.1 Maximum Gas Demand. The volumetric
1206.3 Capped Outlets. It shall be unlawful to remove or
disconnect gas piping or gas appliance without capping or flow rate of gas to be provided (in cubic feet per hour)
shall be calculated using the manufacturer’s input ratings
plugging
pipe with a screw
or appliance was joint fitting,Outlets
removed. the outlet from which
to which said
gas appli- of the appliance served, adjusted for altitude. Where the
ances are not connected shall be left capped and gastight on input rating is not indicated, the gas supplier, appliance
a piping system that has been installed, altered, or repaired. manufacturer, or a qualified agency shall be contacted or
the rating from Table 1208.4.1 shall be used for estimat-
Exception: Where an approved listed quick-disconnect de-
ing the volumetric flow rate of gas to be supplied.
vice is used.
The total connected hourly load shall be used as the
basis for piping sizing, assuming the appliances are op-
1207.0 Temporary Use of Gas. erating at full capacity simultaneously.
1207.1 General. Where temporary use of gas is desired and Exception: Sizing shall be permitted to be based upon
the Authority Having Jurisdiction deems the use necessary, a established load diversity factors. [NFPA 54:5.4.2]

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TABLE 1208.4.1 ble flow conditions, from the point of delivery to the inlet
APPROXIMATE GAS INPUT FOR connection of the appliance, shall be such that the supply
TYPICAL APPLIANCES pressure at the appliance is greater than or equal to the
[NFPA 54: TABLE 5.4.2.1] minimum pressure required by the appliance. [NFPA
INPUT 54:5.4.4]
APPLIANCE
(Btu/h approx.)
1208.5 Acceptable Piping Materials and Joining
Space Heating Units
Methods. Materials used for piping systems shall be in ac-
Warm air furnace cordance with the requirements of this chapter or shall be ac-
Single family 100 000 ceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA
Multifamily, per unit 60 000 54:5.6.1.1]
Hydronic boiler 1208.5.1 Materials. Pipe, fittings, valves, or other ma-
Single family 100 000 terials shall not be used again unless they are free of for-
60 000 eign materials and have been ascertained to be approved
Multifamily, per unit
for the service intended. [NFPA 54:5.6.1.2]
Space and Water Heating Units 1208.5.1.1 Other Materials. Material not cov-
Hydronic boiler ered by the standards specifications listed herein
Single family 120 000 shall be investigated and tested to determine that it
Multifamily, per unit 75 000 is safe and approved for the proposed service and, in
addition, shall be recommended for that service by
Water Heating Appliances the manufacturer and shall be acceptable to the Au-
Water heater, automatic storage thority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:5.6.1.3]
30 to 40 gallon tank
Water heater, automatic storage
35 000 1208.5.2 Metallic Pipe. Cast-iron pipe shall not be
used. [NFPA 54:5.6.2.1]
«
50 gallon tank
Water heater, automatic instantaneous
50 000 1208.5.2.1 Steel and Wrought-Iron. Steel and
wrought-iron pipe shall be not less than standard
«
Capacity at 2 gallons per minute 142 800 weight (Schedule 40) and shall comply with one of
Capacity at 4 gallons per minute 285 000 the following standards:
Capacity at 6 gallons per minute 428 400 (1) ASME B36.10
Water heater, domestic, circulating or (2) ASTM A53
side-arm 35 000 (3) ASTM A106 [NFPA 54:5.6.2.2]
Cooking Appliances 1208.5.2.2 Copper and Copper Alloy. Copper
and copper alloy pipe shall not be used where the
«
Range, freestanding, domestic 65 000
Built-in oven or broiler unit, domestic 25 000 gas contains more than an average of 0.3 grains of
Built-in top unit, domestic 40 000 hydrogen sulfide per 100 standard cubic feet (scf) of
gas (0.7 mg/100 L).
Other Appliances
Refrigerator 3000 Threaded copper, copper alloy, or aluminum
alloy pipe shall not be used with gases corrosive to
Clothes dryer, Type 1 (domestic) 35 000 such material.
Gas fireplace direct vent 40 000
Gas log 80 000
1208.5.2.3 Aluminum Alloy. Aluminum alloy «
pipe shall comply with ASTM B241 (except that the
Barbecue 40 000 use of alloy 5456 is prohibited) and shall be marked
Gaslight 2500 at each end of each length indicating compliance.
Aluminum alloy pipe shall be coated to protect
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW against external corrosion where it is in contact with

1208.4.2 Sizing Methods.Gas piping shall be sized in masonry, by

wettings plaster,
such insulation
liquids asorwater,
is subject to repeated
detergents, or
accordance with one of the following: sewage. [NFPA 54:5.6.2.5]
(1) Pipe sizing tables or sizing equations in this chapter. Aluminum alloy pipe shall not be used in exte-
(2) Other approved engineering methods acceptable to rior locations or underground. [NFPA 54:5.6.2.6]
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 1208.5.3 Metallic Tubing. Seamless copper, alu-
(3) Sizing tables included in a listed piping system man- minum alloy, or steel tubing shall not be used with gases
ufacturer’s instructions. [NFPA 54:5.4.3] corrosive to such material. [NFPA 54:5.6.3]
1208.4.3 Allowable Pressure Drop. The design 1208.5.3.1 Steel. Steel tubing shall comply with
pressure loss in a piping system under maximum proba- ASTM A254. [NFPA 54:5.6.3.1]

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1208.5.3.2 Copper and Copper Alloy. Copper pipe, tubing, and fittings shall not be repaired. Defective
and copper alloy tubing shall not be used where the pipe, tubing, and fittings shall be replaced. [NFPA
gas contains more than an average of 0.3 grains of 54:5.6.5]
hydrogen sulfide per 100 scf of gas (0.7 mg/100 L). 1208.5.6 Protective Coating. Where in contact with
Copper tubing shall comply with standard Type K material or atmosphere exerting a corrosive action,
or L of ASTM B88 or ASTM B280. metallic piping and fittings coated with a corrosion-re-
1208.5.3.3 Aluminum Alloy. Aluminum alloy sistant material shall be used. External or internal coat-
tubing shall comply with ASTM B210 or ASTM ings or linings used on piping or components shall not
B241. Aluminum alloy tubing shall be coated to pro- be considered as adding strength. [NFPA 54:5.6.6]
tect against external corrosion where it is in contact 1208.5.7 Metallic Pipe Threads. Metallic pipe and
with masonry, plaster, insulation, or is subject to re- fitting threads shall be taper pipe threads and shall com-
peated wettings by such liquids as water, detergent, ply with ASME B1.20.1. [NFPA 54:5.6.7.1]
or sewage. Aluminum alloy tubing shall not be used 1208.5.7.1 Damaged Threads. Pipe with
in exterior locations or underground. [NFPA threads that are stripped, chipped, corroded, or oth-
54:5.6.3.3] erwise damaged shall not be used. Where a weld
1208.5.3.4 Corrugated Stainless Steel. Cor- opens during the operation of cutting or threading,
rugated stainless steel tubing shall be listed in ac- that portion of t he pipe shall not be used. [NFPA
cordance with CSA LC-1. [NFPA 54:5.6.3.4] 54:5.6.7.2]
1208.5.4 Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings. Poly- 1208.5.7.2 Number of Threads. Field threading
ethylene plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings used to supply of metallic pipe shall be in accordance with Table
fuel gas shall be in accordance with ASTM D2513. Pipe 1208.5.7.2. [NFPA 54:5.6.7.3]
to be used shall be marked “gas” and “ASTM D2513.”
[NFPA 54:5.6.4.1.1] TABLE 1208.5.7.2
1208.5.4.1 Regulator Vent Piping. Plastic pipe SPECIFICATIONS FOR THREADING METALLIC PIPE
and fittings used to connect regulator vents to re- [NFPA 54: TABLE 5.6.7.3]
mote vent terminations shall be PVC in accordance IRON APPROXIMATE LENGTH OFAPPROXIMATE NUM-
PIPE SIZE THREADED PORTION BER OF THREADS TO
with UL 651. PVC vent piping shall not be installed (inches) (inches) BE CUT

indoors. [NFPA
1208.5.4.2 54:5.6.4.2]
Anodeless Risers. Anodeless risers ⁄
12
⁄
34
10
⁄
34 ⁄
34 10
shall comply with Section 1208.5.4.2.1 through Sec- 1 ⁄
78 10
tion 1208.5.4.2.3. [NFPA 54:5.6.4.3]
11⁄4 1 11
1208.5.4.2.1 Factory-Assembled Anode-
11⁄2 1 11
less Risers. Factory-assembled anodeless ris-
2 1 11
ers shall be recommended by the manufacturer
for the gas used and shall be leak-tested by the 2 1 ⁄2 11⁄2 12
manufacturer in accordance with written proce- 3 11⁄2 12
dures. [NFPA 54:5.6.4.3(1)] 4 1 5 ⁄8 13
1208.5.4.2.2 Service Head Adapters and For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Field-Assembled Anodeless Risers. Serv-
ice head adapters and field-assembled anodeless 1208.5.7.3 Thread Joint Compounds. Thread
risers incorporating service head adapters shall be joint compounds shall be resistant to the action of
recommended by the manufacturer for the gas liquefied petroleum gas or to other chemical con-
used and shall be design-certified to be in accor- stituents of the gases to be conducted through the
dance with the requirements of Category I of piping. [NFPA 54:5.6.7.4]
ASTM D2513. The manufacturer shall provide 1208.5.8 Metallic Piping Joints and Fittings. The
the user qualified installation instructions. [NFPA type of piping joint used shall be approved for the pres-
54:5.6.4.3(2)] sure-temperature conditions and shall be selected giving
1208.5.4.2.3 Undiluted Liquefied Petro- consideration to joint tightness and mechanical strength
leum Gas Piping. The use of plastic pipe, tub- under the service conditions. The joint shall be able to
ing, and fittings in undilutedliquefied petroleum sustain the maximum end force due to the internal pres-
gas piping systems shall be in accordance with sure and additional forces due to temperature expansion
NFPA 58. [NFPA 54:5.6.4.3(3)] or contraction, vibration, fatigue, or to the weight of the
1208.5.5 Workmanship and Defects.Gas pipe, tub- pipe and its contents. [NFPA 54:5.6.8]
ing, and fittings shall be clear and free from cutting burrs 1208.5.8.1 Pipe Joints. Pipe joints shall be
and defects in structure or threading, and shall be thor- threaded, flanged, brazed, welded, or press-connect
oughly brushed and chip and scale blown. Defects in

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fittings made in accordance with CSA LC-4. Where (b) Used within the service conditions antici-
nonferrous pipe is brazed, the brazing materials shall pated with respect to vibration, fatigue,
have a melting point in excess of 1000°F (538°C). thermal expansion, or contraction.
Brazing alloys shall not contain more than 0.05 per- (c) Installed or braced to prevent separation of
cent phosphorus. the joint by gas pressure or external physi-
1208.5.8.2 Tubing Joints. Tubing joints shall ei- cal damage.
ther be made with approved gas tubing fittings, be (d) Acceptable to the Authority Having Juris-
brazed with a material having a melting point in ex- diction.
cess of 1000°F (538°C), or made by press-connect
fittings in accordance with CSA LC-4. Brazing al- 1208.5.9 Plastic
tic pipe, tubing, andPiping,
fittingsJoints,
shall be and Fittings.
installed Plas-
in accor-
loys shall not contain more than 0.05 percent phos- dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
phorus. [NFPA 54:5.6.8.2] Section 1208.5.9.1 through Section 1208.5.9.4 shall be
1208.5.8.3 Flared Joints. Flared joints shall be observed where making such joints. [NFPA 54:5.6.9]
used in systems constructed from nonferrous pipe 1208.5.9.1 Joint Design. The joint shall be de-
and tubing where experience or tests have demon- signed and installed so that the longitudinal pullout
strated that the joint is approved for the conditions resistance of the joint shall be equal to the tensile
and where provisions are made in the design to pre- strength of the plastic piping material. [NFPA
vent separation of the joints. [NFPA 54:5.6.8.3] 54:5.6.9(1)]
1208.5.8.4 Metallic Pipe Fittings (Including 1208.5.9.2 Heat-Fusion Joint. Heat-fusion
Valves, Strainers, Filters). Metallic pipe fittings joints shall be made in accordance with qualified
shall comply with the following: procedures that have been established and proven by
(1) Threaded fittings in size s exceeding 4 inch es test to produce gastight joints as strong as the pipe or
(100 mm) shall not be used unless acceptable to tubing being joined. Joints shall be made with the
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. joining method recommended by the pipe manufac-
turer. Heat-fusion fittings shall be marked “ASTM
(2) Fittings used with steel or wrought-iron pipe D2513.” [NFPA 54:5.6.9(2)]
shall be steel, copper alloy, malleable iron, or
cast-iron. 1208.5.9.3 Compression-Type Mechanical
(3) Fittings used with copper or copper alloy pipe Joints. Where compression-type mechanical joints
are used, the gasket material in the fitting shall be
shall be copper or copper alloy. compatible with the plastic piping and with the gas
(4) Fittings used with aluminum alloy pipe shall be distributed by the system. An internal tubular rigid
of aluminum alloy. stiffener shall be used in conjunction with the fitting.
(5) Cast-iron fittings shall comply with the following: The stiffener shall be flush with the end of the pipe
or tubing and shall extend not less than the outside
(a) Flanges shall be permitted. end of the compression fitting where installed. The
(b) Bushings shall not be used. stiffener shall be free of rough or sharp edges and
(c) Fittings shall not be used in systems con- shall not be a forced fit in the plastic. Split tubular
taining flammable gas-air mixtures. stiffeners shall not beused. [NFPA 54:5.6.9(3)]
(d) Fittings in sizes 4 inches (100 mm) and 1208.5.9.4 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Pip ing
larger shall not be used indoors unless ap- Systems. Plastic piping joints and fittings for use
proved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. in liquefied petroleum gas piping systems shall be
in accordance with NFPA 58. [NFPA 54:5.6.9(4)]
(e) Fittings in sizes 6 inches (150 mm) and
larger shall not be used unless approved by 1208.5.10 Flanges. Flanges shall comply with ASME
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. B16.1, ASME B16.20, or MSS SP-6. The pressure-tem-
perature ratings shall equal or exceed that required by the
(6) Aluminum alloy fitting threads shall not form application. [NFPA 54:5.6.10]
(7) the joint seal. alloy fittings shall not be used 1208.5.10.1 Flange Facings. Standard facings
Zinc-aluminum shall be permitted for use under this code. Where
in systems containing flammable gas-air mix- 150 psi (1034 kPa) steel flanges are bolted to Class
tures. 125 cast-iron flanges, the raised face on the steel
(8) Special fittings such as couplings; proprietary- flange shall be removed. [NFPA 54:5.6.10.1]
type joints; saddle tees; gland-type compression 1208. 5.10. 2 Lappe d Flan ges. Lapped flanges
fittings; and flared, flareless, or compression- shall be used aboveground or in exposed locations
type tubing fittings shall be as follows: accessible for inspection. [NFPA 54:5.6.10.2]
(a) Used within the fitting manufacturer’s 1208.5.11 Flange Gaskets. The material for gaskets
pressure-temperature recommendations. shall be capable of withstanding the design temperature

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and pressure of the piping system and the chemical con- 1208.7.1 Overpressure Protection. Where the gas
stituents of the gas being conducted without change to supply design pressure in piping systems located indoors
its chemical and physical properties. The effects of fire exceeds 2 psi (14 kPa) and line pressure regulators are
exposure to the joint shall be considered in choosing the installed to reduce the supply pressure to 14 inches water
material. [NFPA 54:5.6.11] Flange gaskets shall comply column (3.5 kPa) or less, the following shall apply:
with the following requirements: (1) Regulators shall be provided with factory installed
(1) Acceptable materials include the following: overpressure protection devices.
(a) Metal (plain or corrugated) (2) Overpressure protection devices shall limit the pres-
sure downstream of the line pressure regulator to 2
(b) Aluminum
(c) Compositiono-rings and spiral-wound metal gas- psi (14 kPa) in the event of failure of the line pres-
sure regulator. [NFPA 54:5.8.3]
kets [NFPA 54:5.6.11.1]
1208.7.2 Listing. Line pressure regulators shall be
(2) Where a flanged joint is opened, the gasket shall be listed in accordance with CSA Z21.80. [NFPA 54:5.8.2]
replaced. [NFPA 54:5.6.11.2]
1208.7.3 Location.The gas pressure regulator shall be
(3) Full-face gaskets shall be used with bronze and cast- accessible for servicing. [NFPA 54:5.8.4]
iron flanges. [NFPA 54:5.6.11.3]
1208.7.4 Regulator Protection. Pressure regulators
1208.6 Gas Meters. Gas meters shall be selected for the shall be protected against physical damage. [NFPA
maximum expected pressure and permissible pressure drop. 54:5.8.5]
[NFPA 54:5.7.1]
1208.6.1 Location.Gas meters shall be located in ven-
1208.7.5 Venting of Line Pressure Regulators.
Line pressure regulators shall comply with the follow-
«
tilated spaces readily accessible for examination, read- ing:
ing, replacement, or necessary maintenance. [NFPA (1) An independent vent to the exterior of the building,
54:5.7.2.1] sized in accordance with the regulator manufac-
1208.6.1.1 Subject to Damage.Gas meters shall turer’s instructions, shall be provided where the lo-
not be placed where they will be subjected to dam- cation of a regulator is such that a ruptured
age, such as adjacent to a driveway; under a fire es- diaphragm will cause a hazard. Where more than one
cape; in public passages, halls, or coal bins;or where regulator is at a location, each regulator shall have a
they will
tion. be subject
[NFPA to excessive corrosion or vibra-
54:5.7.2.2] separate
the vent Having
Authority to the outdoors, or where
Jurisdiction, approved
the vent by
lines shall
1208.6.1.2 Extreme Temperatures.Gas meters be permitted to be manifolded in accordance with ac-
shall not be located where they will be subjected to cepted engineering practices to minimize backpres-
extreme temperatures or sudden extreme changes in sure in the event of diaphragm failure. Materials for
temperature. Meters shall not be located in areas vent piping shall comply with Section 1208.5.
where they are subjected to temperatures beyond Exception: A regulator and vent limiting means
those recommended by the manufacturer. [NFPA combination listed in accordance with CSA Z21.80
54:5.7.2.3] shall be permitted to be used without a vent to the
outdoors.
1208.6.2 Supports. Gas meters shall be supported or
connected to rigid piping so as not to exert a strain on the (2) The vent shall be designed to prevent the entry of
meters. Where flexible connectors are used to connect a water, insects, or other foreign materials that will
gas meter to downstream piping at mobile homes in mo- cause blockage.
bile home parks, the meter shall be supported by a post (3) The regulator vent shall terminate not less than 3 feet
or bracket placed in a firm footing or by other means pro- (914 mm) from a source of ignition.
viding equivalent support. [NFPA 54:5.7.3] (4) At locations where regulators will be submerged dur-
1208.6.3 Meter Protection. Meters shall be protected ing floods, a special antiflood-type breather vent fitting
against overpressure, backpressure, and vacuum. [NFPA shall be installed, or the vent line shall be extended
54:5.7.4] above the height of the expected flood waters.
1208.6.4 Identification. Gas piping at multiple meter (5) A regulator shall not be vented to the appliance flue
installations shall be marked by a metal tag or other per- or exhaust system. [NFPA 54:5.8.6.1]
manent means attached by the installing agency, desig-
nating the building or the part of the building being
1208.7.6 Venting of Gas Appliance Pressure
Regulators. Venting of gas appliance pressure regula-
«
supplied. [NFPA 54:5.7.5] tors shall be in accordance with the following require-
1208.7 Gas Pressure Regulators.A line pressure regula- ments:
tor or gas appliance pressure regulator, as applicable, shall be (1) Appliance pressure regulators requiring access to the
installed where the gas supply pressure exceeds that at which atmosphere for successful operation shall be
the branch supply line or appliances are designedto operate or equipped with vent piping leading outdoors or, where
vary beyond design pressure limits.[NFPA 54:5.8.1] the regulator vent is an integral part of the appliance,

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into the combustion chamber adjacent to a continu- directly to compressed air or oxygen at pressures of 5 psi (34
ous pilot, unless constructed or equipped with a vent- kPa) or more. [NFPA 54:5.10.1]
limiting means to limit the escape of gas from the 1208.8.1 Protective Devices. Protective devices
vent opening in the event of diaphragm failure. shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(2) Vent limiting means shall be employed on listed ap- (1) Check valves.
pliance pressure regulators.
(2) Three-way valves (of the type that completely closes
(3) In the case of vents leading outdoors, means shall one side before starting to open the other side).
be employed to prevent water from entering this pip-
ing and also to prevent blockage of vents by insects (3) Reverse flow indicators controlling positive shutoff
and foreign matter. valves.
(4) Under no circumstances shall a regulator be vented (4) Normally closed air-actuated positive shutoff pres-
to the appliance flue or exhaust system. sure regulators. [NFPA 54:5.10.2]
(5) In the case of vents entering the combustion cham- 1208.9 Low-Pressure Protection. A protective device
ber, the vent shall be located so the escaping gas will shall be installed between the meter and the appliance or
be readily ignited by the pilot and the heat liberated equipment where the operation of the appliance or equipment
thereby will not adversely affect the normal opera- is such that it is capable of producing a vacuum or a danger-
tion of the safety shutoff system. Theterminus of the ous reduction in gas pressure at the meter. Such protective de-
vent shall be securely held in a fixed position rela- vices include, but are not limited to, mechanical,
tive to the pilot. For manufactured gas, the need for diaphragm-operated, or electrically operated low-pressure
a flame arrester in the vent piping shall be deter- shutoff valves. [NFPA 54:5.11]
mined. 1208.10 Shutoff Valves. Shutoff valves shall be approved
(6) Vent lines from a gas appliance pressure regulator and shall be selected giving consideration to pressure drop,
and bleed lines from a diaphragm-type valve shall service involved, emergency use, and reliability of operation.
not be connected to a common manifold terminat- Shutoff valves of size 1 inch (25 mm) National Pipe Thread
ing in a combustion chamber. Vent lines shall not and smaller shall be listed. [NFPA 54:5.12]
terminate in positive-pressure-type combustion 1208.11 Expansion and Flexibility.Piping systems shall
chambers. [NFPA 54:9.1.19] be designed to prevent failure from thermal expansion or con-

» 1208.7.7 Discharge of Vents.The discharge of vents

shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
traction. [NFPA 54:5.14.1]
1208.11.1 Special Local Conditions. Where local
conditions include earthquake, tornado, unstable ground,
(1) The discharge stacks, vents, or outlet parts of pres- or flood hazards, special consideration shall be given to
sure-relieving and pressure-limiting devices shall be increased strength and flexibility of piping supports and
located so that gas is safely discharged to the out- connections. [NFPA 54:5.14.2]
doors.
(2) Discharge stacks or vents shall be designed to pre-
vent the entry of water, insects, or other foreign ma- 1209.0 Excess Flow Valve.
terial that could cause blockage. The discharge stack 1209.1 General. Where automatic excess flow valves are
or vent line shall be not less than the same size as installed, they shall be listed, sized, and installed in accor-
the outlet of the pressure-relieving device. [NFPA dance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
54:5.9.7] [NFPA 54:5.13]
» 1208.7.8 Bypass Piping. Valved and regulated by-
passes shall be permitted to be placed around gas line 1210.0 Gas Piping Installation.
pressure regulators where continuity of service is imper- 1210.1 Piping Underground. Underground gas piping
ative. [NFPA 54:5.8.7] shall be installed with approved clearance from other under-
» 1208.7.9 Identification. Line pressure regulators at ground structures to avoid contact therewith, to allow main-
multiple regulator installations shall be marked by a tenance, and to protect against damage from proximity to
metal tag or other permanent means designating the other structures. In addition, underground plastic piping shall
building or the part of the building being supplied. be installed with approved clearance or shall be insulated
[NFPA 54:5.8.8] from sources of heat so as to prevent the heat from impairing
1208.8 Backpressure Protection. Protective devices the serviceability of the pipe. [NFPA 54:7.1.1]
shall be installed as close to the equipment as practical where 1210.1.1 Cover Requirements. Underground piping
the design of the equipment connected is such that air, oxy- systems shall be installed with a cover not less than 12
gen, or standby gases are capable of being forced into the gas inches (305 mm). Where external damage to the pipe or
supply system. Gas and air combustion mixers incorporating tubing from external forces is likely to result, the cover
double diaphragm “zero” or “atmosphere” governors or reg- shall be not less than 18 inches (457 mm). Where a cover
ulators shall require no further protection unless connected not less than 12 inches (305 mm) cannot be provided, the

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pipe shall be installed in conduit or bridged (shielded). 1210.1.7 Plastic Piping. Plastic piping shall be in-
[NFPA 54:7.1.2.1] stalled outdoors, underground only.
1210.1.2 Trenches. The trench shall be graded so that Exceptions:
the pipe has a firm, substantially continuous bearing on (1) Plastic piping shall be permitted to terminate above-
the bottom of the trench. [NFPA 54:7.1.2.2] ground where an anodeless riser is used.
1210.1.2.1 Backfilling. Where flooding of the (2) Plastic piping shall be permitted to terminate with a
trench is done to consolidate the backfill, care shall wall head adapter aboveground in buildings, in-
be exercised to see that the pipe is not floated from cluding basements, where the plastic piping is in-
its firm bearing on the trench bottom. [NFPA
54:7.1.2.3] serted in a[NFPA
buildings. piping54:7.1.7.1]
material permitted for use in
1210.1.3 Protection Against Corrosion.Gas piping
1210.1.7.1 Connections Between Metallic
in contact with earth or other material that is capable of
and Plastic Piping. Connections made between
corroding the piping shall be protected against corrosion
in an approved manner. Where dissimilar metals are metallic and plastic piping shall be made with fit-
joined underground, an insulating coupling or fitting tings that are in accordance with one of the follow-
shall be used. Piping shall not be laid in contact with cin- ing:
ders. Uncoated threaded or socket-welded joints shall not (1) ASTM D2513
be used in piping in contact with soil or where internal or (2) ASTM F1973
external crevice corrosion is known to occur. [NFPA (3) ASTM F2509 [NFPA 54:7.1.7.2]
54:7.1.3]
1210.1.7.2 Tracer Wire. An electrically continu-
1210.1.4 Protection Against Freezing. Where the
ous corrosion-resistant tracer wire (not less than
formation of hydrates or ice is known to occur, piping AWG 14) or tape shall be buried with the plastic
shall be protected against freezing. [NFPA 54:7.1.4] pipe to facilitate locating. One end of the tracer wire
1210.1.5 Piping Through Foundation Wall. Un- or tape shall be brought aboveground at a building
derground piping installed through the outer foundation wall or riser. [NFPA 54:7.1.7.3]
or basement wall of a building shall be encased in a pro-
1210.2 Installation of Piping. Piping installed above-
tective sleeve or protected by an approved device or
method. The space between the gas piping and the sleeve ground shall be securely supported and located where it will
and between the sleeve and the wall shall be sealed to be exterior
an protectedwall,
fromthe
physical
piping damage. Where passing
shall be protected againstthrough
corro-
prevent entry of gas and water. [NFPA 54:7.1.5]
sion by coating or wrapping with an inert material approved
1210.1.6 Piping Underground Beneath Build- for such applications. The piping shall be sealed around its
ings. Where gas piping is installed underground beneath circumference at the point of the exterior penetration to pre-
buildings, the piping shall be one of the following: vent the entry of water, insects, and rodents. Where piping is
(1) Encased in an approved conduit designed to with- encased in a protective pipe sleeve, the annular spaces be-
stand the imposed loads and installed in accordance tween the gas piping and the sleeve and between the sleeve
with Section 1210.1.6.1 or Section 1210.1.6.2. and the wall opening shall be sealed. [NFPA 54:7.2.1]
(2) A piping or encasement system listed for installation 1210.2.1 Building Structure. The installation of gas
beneath buildings. [NFPA 54:7.1.6] piping shall not cause structural stresses within building
1210.1.6.1 Conduit with One End Terminat- components to exceed allowable design limits. Approval
ing Outdoors. The conduit shall extend into an ac- shall be obtained before beams or joists are cut or
cessible portion of the building and, at the point notched. [NFPA 54:7.2.2]
where the conduit terminates in the building, the Permission shall be obtained from the Authority
space between the conduit and the gas piping shall Having Jurisdiction.
be sealed to prevent the possible entrance of a gas
1210.2.2 Gas Piping to be Sloped. Piping for other
leakage. Where the end sealing is of a type that will
retain the full pressure of the pipe, the conduit shall than dry gas conditions shall be sloped not less than 1⁄4
be designed for the same pressure as the pipe. The inch in 15 feet (1.4 mm/m) to prevent traps. [NFPA
conduit shall extend not less than 4 inches (102 mm) 54:7.2.3]
outside the building, be vented outdoors above fin- 1210.2.2.1 Ceiling Locations. Gas piping shall
ished ground level, and be installed so as to prevent be permitted to be installed in accessible spaces be-
the entrance of water and insects. [NFPA54:7.1.6.1] tween a fixed ceiling and a dropped ceiling, whether
1210.1.6.2 Conduit with Both Ends Termi- or not such spaces are used as a plenum. Valves shall
nating Indoors. Where the conduit srcinates and not be located in such spaces.
terminates within the same building, the conduit Exception: Appliance or equipment shutoff valves
shall srcinate and terminate in an accessible por- required by this code shall be permitted to be in-
tion of the building and shall not be sealed. [NFPA stalled in accessible spaces containing vented appli-
54:7.1.6.2] ances.

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1210.2.3 Prohibited Locations.Gas piping inside a (2) Joining tubing by brazing (see Section 1208.5.8.2).
building shall not be installed in or through a clothes chute, (3) Fittings listed for use in concealed spaces or that
chimney or gas vent, dumbwaiter, elevator shaft, or air have been demonstrated to sustain, without leakage,
duct, other than combustion airducts. [NFPA 54:7.2.4] forces due to temperature expansion or contraction,
Exception: Ducts used to provide ventilation air in ac- vibration, or fatigue based on their geographic loca-
cordance with Section 506.0 or to above-ceiling spaces in tion, application, or operation.
accordance with Section 1210.2.2.1. (4) Where necessary to insert fittings in gas pipe that
1210.2.4 Hangers, Supports, and Anchors. Pip- has been installed in a concealed location, the pipe
ing shall be supported with metal pipe hooks, metal pipe shall be reconnected by welding, flanges, or the use
straps, metal bands, metal brackets, metal hangers, or of a right/left nipple/coupling.
building structural components; approved for the size of 1210.3.2 Piping in Partitions. Concealed gas piping
piping; of adequate strength and quality; and located at shall not be located in solid partitions. [NFPA 54:7.3.3]
intervals so as to prevent or damp out excessive vibra- 1210.3.3 Tubing in Partitions. This provision shall
tion. Piping shall be anchored to prevent undue strains not apply to tubing that pierces walls, floors, or parti-
on connected appliances and equipment and shall not be tions. Tubing installed vertically and horizontally inside
supported by other piping. Pipe hangers and supports hollow walls or partitions without protection along its
shall comply with the requirements of MSS SP-58. entire concealed length shall be in accordance with the
[NFPA 54:7.2.5.1] following requirements:
1210.2.4.1 Spacing. Spacing of supports in gas (1) A steel striker barrier not less than 0.0508 of an inch
piping installations shall not exceed the distance (1.3 mm) thick, or equivalent, shall be installed be-
shown in Table 1210.2.4.1. Spacing of supports for tween the tubing and the finished wall and extend
CSST shall be in accordance with the CSST manu- not less than 4 inches (102 mm) beyond concealed
facturer’s instructions. [NFPA 54:7.2.5.2] penetrations of plates, firestops, wall studs, and sim-
ilar construction features.
TABLE 1210.2.4.1 (2) The tubing shall be installed in single runs and shall
SUPPORT OF PIPING
[NFPA 54: TABLE 7.2.5.2]
not be rigidly secured. [NFPA 54:7.3.4]
STEEL PIPE, NOMINAL SIZE
1210.3.4 Piping in Floors. In industrial occupancies,
SPACING OF SPACING OF
NOMINAL
OF PIPESIZE SUPPORTS
(feet)
OF TUBING
SMOOTH-WALL SUPPORTS
(feet) gas pipingininthesolid
channels floorfloors such as to
and covered concrete
permitshall betolaid
access thein
(inches) (inches O.D.)
piping with minimum damage to the building. Where
12 ⁄ 6 12 ⁄ 4 piping in floor channels is exposed to excessive moisture
3⁄1
4 or 8 5⁄8 or 3⁄4 6 or corrosive substances, the piping shall be protected in
11⁄4 or larger 10
7⁄8 or 1
8 an approved manner. [NFPA 54:7.3.5.1]
(horizontal) (horizontal)
Exception: In other than industrial occupancies and
11⁄4 or larger Every floor 1 or larger Every floor
(vertical) level (vertical) level where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm gas piping embedded in concrete floor slabs constructed
with portland cement shall be surrounded with not less
than 11⁄2 inches (38 mm) of concrete and shall not be in
1210.2.4.2 Expansion and Contraction. Sup- physical contact with other metallic structures such as re-
ports, hangers, and anchors shall be installed so as inforcing rods or electrically neutral conductors. Piping,
not to interfere with the free expansion and contrac- fittings, and risers shall be protected against corrosion in
tion of the piping between anchors. Parts of the sup- accordance with Section 1208.5.6. Piping shall not be
porting system shall be designed and installed so embedded in concrete slabs containing quick-set addi-
they are not disengaged by movement of the sup- tives or cinder aggregate. [NFPA 54:7.3.5.2]
ported piping. [NFPA 54:7.2.5.3] 1210.4 Piping in Vertical Chases. Where gas piping ex-
1210.2.5 Removal of Piping. Where piping contain- ceeding 5 psi (34 kPa) is located within vertical chases in ac-
ing gas is to be removed, the line shall be first discon- cordance with Section 1210.5(2), the requirements of Section
nected from sources of gas and then thoroughly purged 1210.4.1 through Section 1210.4.3 shall apply. [NFPA 54:7.4]
with air, water, or inert gas before cutting or welding is 1210.4.1 Pressure Reduction. Where pressure re-
done. [NFPA 54:7.2.6] duction is required in branch connections in accordance
1210.3 Concealed Piping in Buildings. Gas piping in with Section 1210.5, such reduction shall take place either
concealed locations shall be installed in accordance with this inside the chase or immediately adjacent to the outside
section. [NFPA 54:7.3.1] wall of the chase. Regulator venting and downstream
1210.3.1 Connections.Where gas piping is to be con- overpressure protection shall comply with Section
cealed, connections shall be of the following type: 1208.7.1 and Section 1208.7.5. The regulator shall be ac-
(1) Pipe fittings such as elbows, tees, couplings, and cessible for service and repair, and vented in accordance
right/left nipple/couplings. with one of the following:

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(1) Where the fuel gas is lighter than air, regulators 1210.7.1 Metallic Pipe. Metallic pipe bends shall
equipped with a vent limiting means shall be per- comply with the following:
mitted to be vented into the chase. Regulators not (1) Bends shall be made with bending equipment and
equipped with a vent limiting means shall be per- procedures intended for that purpose.
mitted to be vented either directly to the outdoors or (2) Bends shall be sm ooth and fr ee from buc kling,
to a point within the top 1 foot(305 mm) of the chase.
cracks, or other evidence of mechanical damage.
(2) Where the fuel gas is heavier than air, the regulator
vent shall be vented directly to the outdoors. [NFPA (3) The longitudinal weld of the pipe shall be near the
54:7.4.1] neutral axis of the bend.
1210.4.2 Construction. Chase construction shall (4) The
than pipe shall not
90 degrees be rad).
(1.57 bent through an arc of more
comply with local building codes with respect to fire re-
sistance and protection of horizontal and vertical open- (5) The inside radius of a bend shall be not less than six
ings. [NFPA 54:7.4.2] times the outside diameter of the pipe. [NFPA
1210.4.3 Ventilation.A chase shall be ventilated to the 54:7.5.1]
outdoors and at the top. The openings shall have a mini- 1210.7.2 Plastic Pipe.Plastic pipe bends shall comply
mum free area [in square inches (m 2)] equal to the prod- with the following:
uct of one-half of the maximum pressure in the piping (1) The pipe shall not be damaged, and the internal di-
[in psi (kPa)] times the largest nominal diameter of that ameter of the pipe shall not be effectively reduced.
piping [in inches (mm)], or the cross-sectional area of (2) Joints shall not be located in pipe bends.
the chase, whichever is smaller. Where more than one (3) The radius of the inner curve of such bends shall be
fuel gas piping system is present, the free area for each not less than 25 times the inside diameter of the pipe.
system shall be calculated and the largest area used.
[NFPA 54:7.4.3] (4) Where the piping manufacturer specifies the use of
special bending equipment or procedures, such equip-
1210.5 Maximum Design Operating Pressure. The
ment or procedures shall be used. [NFPA 54:7.5.2]
maximum design operating pressure for piping systems lo-
cated inside buildings shall not exceed 5 psi (34 kPa) unless 1210.7.3 Elbows. Factory-made welding elbows or
one or more of the following conditions are met: transverse segments cut therefrom shall have an arc
length measured along the crotch of not less than 1 inch
(1) The piping system is welded. (25.4 mm) for pipe sizes 2 inches (50 mm) and larger.
(2) The piping is located in a ventilated chase or otherwise en- [NFPA 54:7.5.3]
closed for protection against accidental gas accumulation.
(3) The piping is located inside buildings or separate areas of
1210.8 Drips and Sediment Traps. For other than dry «
gas conditions, a drip shall be provided at a point in the line
buildings used exclusively for one of the following: of pipe where condensate is capable of collecting. Where re-
(a) Industrial processing or heating quired by the Authority Having Jurisdiction or the serving gas
(b) Research supplier, a drip shall also be provided at the outlet of the
(c) Warehousing meter. This drip shall be so installed as to constitute a trap
wherein an accumulation of condensate will shut off the flow
(d) Boiler or mechanical equipment rooms of gas before it will run back into the meter. [NFPA 54:7.6.1]
(4) The piping is a temporary installation for buildings under
construction.
1210.8.1 Location of Drips. Drips shall be installed
in such locations that they will be readily accessible to
«
(5) The piping serves appliances or equipment used for agri- permit cleaning or emptying. A drip shall not be located
cultural purposes. where the condensate is likely to freeze. [NFPA54:7.6.2]
(6) The piping system is an LP-Gas piping system with a de-
sign operating pressure exceeding 20 psi (138 kPa) and
1210.8.2 Sediment Traps.The installation of sediment
traps shall comply with Section 1212.8. [NFPA 54:7.6.3]
«
in accordance with NFPA 58. LP-Gas systems designed 1210.9 Outlets. Outlets shall be located and installed in ac-
to operate below -5°F (-21°C) or with butane or a
propane-butane mix shall be designed to either accom- cordance with the following requirements:
modate liquid LP-Gas or to prevent LP-Gas vapor from (1) The outlet fittings or piping shall be securely fastened in
condensing back into liquid. [NFPA 54:5.5] place.
1210.6 Appliance Overpressure Protection. The max- (2) Outlets shall not be located behind doors.
imum operating pressure for piping systems serving appli- (3) Outlets shall be located far enough from floors, walls,
ances designed to operate at 14 inches water column (3.5 kPa) patios, slabs, and ceilings to permit the use of wrenches
inlet pressure or less shall be 2 pounds-force per square inch without straining, bending, or damaging the piping.
gauge (psig) (14 kPa) unless an over-pressure protection de- (4) The unthreaded portion of gas piping outlets shall extend
vice designed to limit pressure at the appliance to 2 psig (14 not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) through finished ceilings
kPa) upon failure of the line gas pressure regulator is installed. or indoor or outdoor walls.
1210.7 Gas Pipe Turns. Changes in direction of gas pipe (5) The unthreaded portion of gas piping outlets shall extend
shall be made by the use of fittings, factory bends, or field not less than 2 inches (51 mm) above the surface of floors
bends. [NFPA 54:7.5] or outdoor patios or slabs.

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(6) The provisions of Section 1210.9(4) and Section 1210.9(5) Each lab-
1210.11.3 Shutoff Valve for Laboratories.
shall not apply to listed quick-disconnect devices of the oratory space containing two or more gasoutlets installed
flush-mounted type or listed gas convenience outlets. Such on tables, benches, or in hoods in educational, research,
devices shall be installed in accordance with the manu- commercial and industrial occupancies shall have asingle
facturer’s installation instructions.[NFPA 54:7.7.1] shutoff valve through which such gas outlets are supplied.
1210.9.1 Cap Outlets. Each outlet, including a valve, The shutoff valve shall be accessible andshall be located
shall be closed gastight with a threaded plug or cap im- within the laboratory or located adja cent to the laboratory’s
mediately after installation and shall be left closed until egress door and shall be identified. [NFPA 54:7.9.2.4]
the appliance or equipment is connected thereto. Where 1210.12 Prohibited Devices. No device shall be placed
an appliance or equipment is disconnected from an out- inside the gas
tional area or piping or fittings
otherwise obstructthat
thewill
freereduce thegas,
flow of cross-sec-
except
let, and the outlet is not to be used again immediately, it
shall be capped or plugged gastight. where an allowance in the piping system design has been
Exceptions: made for such a device and where approved by the Authority
(1) Laboratory appliances installed in accordance with Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:7.10]
Section 1212.3.1 shall be permitted. 1210.13 Systems Containing Gas-Air Mixtures Out-
side the Flammable Range. Where gas-air mixing ma-
(2) The use of a listed quick-disconnect device with in-
tegral shutoff or listed gas convenience outlet shall chines are employed to produce mixtures above or below the
be permitted. [NFPA 54:7.7.2.1] flammable range, they shall be provided with stops to pre-
vent adjustment of the mixture to within or approaching the
1210.9.1.1 Appliance Shutoff Valves. Appli- flammable range. [NFPA 54:7.11]
ance shutoff valves installed in fireplaces shall be 1210.14 Systems Containing Flammable Gas-Air
removed and the piping capped gastight where the Mixtures. Systems containing flammable gas-air mixtures
fireplace is used for solid-fuel burning. [NFPA shall be in accordance with NFPA 54.
54:7.7.2.2]
1210.10 Branch Pipe Connection. Where a branch out-
let is placed on a main supply line before it is known what 1211.0 Electrical Bonding and Grounding.
size pipe will be connected to it, the outlet shall be of the same 1211.1 Pipe and Tubing other than CSST. Each above-
size as the line that supplies it. [NFPA 54:7.8] ground portion of a gas piping system other than CSST that
is likely to become energized shall be electrically continuous
1210.11 Manual
shutoff valve shallGas Shutoffupstream
be provided Aneach
Valves.of accessible gas
gas pressure and bonded to an effective ground-fault current path. Gas pip-
regulator. Where two gas pressure regulators are installed in ing, other than CSST, shall be considered to be bonded where
series in a single gas ilne, a manual valve shall notbe required it is connected to appliances that are connected to the appli-
at the second regulator. [NFPA 54:7.9.1] ance grounding conductor of the circuit supplying that appli-
ance. [NFPA 54:7.13.1]
1210.11.1 Valves Controlling Multiple Systems.
Main gas shutoff valves controlling several gas piping 1211.2 Bonding of CSST Gas Piping. CSST gas piping
systems shall be bonded to the electrical service grounding
«
systems shall be readily accessible for operation and in-
stalled so as to be protected from physical damage. They electrode system. The bonding jumper shall connect to a
shall be marked with a metal tag or other permanent metallic pipe or fitting between the point of delivery and the
means attached by the installing agency so that the gas first downstream CSST fitting. The bonding jumper shall be
piping systems supplied through them are readily identi- not smaller than 6 AWG copper wire or equivalent. Gas pip-
fied. [NFPA 54:7.9.2.1] ing systems that contain one or more segments of CSST shall
be bonded in accordance with this section. [NFPA 54:7.13.2]
1210.11.1.1 Shutoff Valves for Multiple
House Lines. In multiple-tenant buildings sup-
1211.3 Grounding Conductor or Electrode.Gas piping
shall not be used as a groundi ng conductor or electrode.
«
plied through a master meter, through one service
regulator where a meter is not provided, or where [NFPA 54:7.13.3]
meters or service regulators are not readily accessi- 1211.4 Lightning Protection System.Where a lightning
protection system is installed, the bonding of the gas piping
«
ble from the appliance or equipment location, an in-
dividual shutoff valve for each apartment or tenant shall be in accordance with NFPA 780. [NFPA 54:7.13.4]
line shall be provided at a convenient point of gen- 1211.5 Electrical Circuits.Electrical circuits shall not uti-
eral accessibility. In a common system serving a lize gas piping or components as conductors. «
number of individual buildings, shutoff valves shall Exception: Low-voltage (50V or less) control circuits, igni-
be installed at each building. [NFPA 54:7.9.2.2] tion circuits, and electronic flame detection device circuits
1210.11.2 Emergency Shutoff Valves. An exterior shall be permitted to make use of piping or components as a
shutoff valve to permit turning off the gas supply to each part of an electric circuit. [NFPA 54:7.14]
building in an emergency shall be provided. The emer-
gency shutoff valves shall be plainly marked as such and
1211.6 Electrical Connections. Electrical connections
between wiring and electrically operated control devices in a
«
their locations posted as required by the Authority Hav- piping system shall comply with the requirements of NFPA
ing Jurisdiction. [NFPA 54:7.9.2.3] 70. [NFPA 54:7.15.1]

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» 1211.6.1 Safety Control. An essential safety control

depending on electric current as the operating medium
1212.3 Use of Gas Hose Connectors. Listed gas hose
connectors shall be installed in accordance with the manu-
«
shall be of a type that will shut off (fail safe) the flow of facturer’s installation instructions and in accordance with
gas in the event of current failure. [NFPA 54:7.15.2] Section 1212.3.1 and Section 1212.3.2. [NFPA 54:9.6.2]
1212.3.1 Indoor. Indoor gas hose connectors shall be «
» 1212.0 Appliance Connections to Building Piping. used to connect laboratory, shop, and ironing appliances
or equipment requiring mobility during operation. An ap-
» 1212.1 Connecting Gas Appliances.Appliances shall be
connected to the building piping in accordance with Section pliance or equipment shutoff valve shall be installed
1212.5 through Section 1212.7 by one of the following: where the connector is attached to the building piping.
The connector shallmm).
be ofThe
minimum length
shalland
notshall
(1) Rigid metallic pipe and fittings. not
exceed 6 feet (1829 connector becon-
(2) Semirigid metallic tubing and metallic fittings. Aluminum cealed and shall not extend from one room to another or
alloy tubing shall not be used in exterior locations. pass through wall partitions, ceilings, or floors.
(3) A listed connector in accordance with CSA Z21.24. The
connector shall be used in accordance with the manu-
1212.3.2 Outdoor. Where outdoor gas hose connec-
tors are used to connect portable outdoor appliances, the
«
facturer’s installation instructions and shall be in the connector shall be listed inaccordance with CSA Z21.54.
same room as the appliance. One connector shall be used An appliance shutoff valve, a listed quick-disconnect de-
for each appliance. vice, or a listed gas convenience outlet shall be installed
(4) A listed connector in accordance with CSA Z21.75. One where the connector is attached to the supply piping and
connector shall be used for each appliance. in such a manner to prevent the accumulation of water
(5) CSST where installed in accordance with the manufac- or foreign matter. This connection shall be made only in
turer’s installation instructions. the outdoor area where the appliance is to be used.
(6) Listed nonmetallic gas hose connectors installed in ac- [NFPA 54:9.6.2(2)]
cordance with Section 1212.3. The connector length shall not exceed 15 feet (4572
(7) In Section 1212.1(2) through Section 1212.1(6), the con- mm).
nector or tubing shall be installed so as to be protected 1212.4 Connection of Portable and Mobile Industrial
Gas Appliances. Where portable industrial appliances, or
«
against physical and thermal damage. Aluminum alloy
tubing and connectors shall be coated to protect against appliances requiring mobility or subject to vibration, are con-
external corrosion
sonry, plaster, whereorthey
insulation, are are in contact
subject with wet-
to repeated ma- nected
ible to thethe
hose, building gas piping
hose shall system byand
be approved the use
safeoffor
a flex-
the
tings by such liquids as water (except rainwater), conditions under which it is used. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.1]
detergents, or sewage. Connectors and tubing shall not
be installed through an opening in an appliance housing,
1212.4.1 Swivel Joints or Couplings. Where in-
dustrial appliances requiring mobility are connected to
«
cabinet, or casing, unless the tubing or connector is pro- the rigid piping by the use of swivel joints or couplings,
tected against damage. [NFPA 54:9.6.1] the swivel joints or couplings shall be approved for the
1212.1.1 Commercial Cooking Appliances. Com- service required, and only the minimum number required
mercial cooking appliances that are moved for cleaning shall be installed. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.2]
and sanitation purposes shall be connected in accordance
with the connector manufacturer’s installation instruc-
1212.4.2 Metal Flexible Connectors. Where indus-
trial appliances subject to vibration are connected to the
«
tions using a listed appliance connector in accordance building piping system by the use of metal flexible con-
with CSA Z21.69. The commercial cooking appliance nectors, the connectors shall be approved for the service
connector installation shall be configured in accordance required. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.3]
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA
54:9.6.1.1] 1212.4.3 Flexible Connectors.Where flexible con-
nections are used, they shall be of the minimum practical
«
1212.1.2 Restraining Device. Movement of appli- length and shall not extend from one room to another or
ances with casters shall be limited by arestraining device pass through walls, partitions, ceilings, or floors. Flexi-
installed in accordance with the connector and appliance ble connections shall not be used in a concealed location.
manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.1.2]
» 1212.2 Suspended Low-Intensity Infrared Tube
Heaters. Suspended low-intensity infrared tube heaters shall
Theyand
age shall bebe
shall protected
providedagainst physical
with gas shutofforvalves
thermal
in dam-
read-
ily accessible locations in rigid piping upstream from the
be connected to the building piping system with a connector flexible connections. [NFPA 54:9.6.3.4]
listed for the application in accordance with CSA Z21.24 and
the following requirements:
1212.5 Appliance Shutoff Valves and Connections.
Appliances connected to a piping system shall have an acces-
«
(1) The connector shall be installed in accordance with the sible, approved manual shutoff valve with a nondisplaceable
tube heater installation instructions, and shall be in the valve member, or a listed gas convenience outlet. Appliance
same room as the appliance. shutoff valves and convenience outlets shall serve a single ap-
(2) One connector shall be used per appliance. [NFPA pliance and shall be installed within 6 feet (1829 mm) of the
54:9.6.1.3] appliance it serves. Where a connector is used, the valve shall

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be installed upstream of the connector. A union or flanged con-

nection shall be provided downstream from the valve to per-
1212.9 Installation of Piping. Piping shall be installed in
a manner not to interfere with inspection, maintenance, or
«
mit removal of appliance controls. Shutoff valves serving servicing of the appliance. [NFPA 54:9.6.8]
decorative appliances shall be permitted to be installed in fire-
places where listed for such use. [NFPA 54:9.6.4, 9.6.4.1]
1212.10 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities and Pip-
ing. Liquefied petroleum gas facilities shall comply with
«
Exceptions: NFPA 58.
(1) Shutoff valves shall be permitted to be accessibly located
inside or under an appliance where such appliance is re- 1213.0 Pressure Testing and Inspection.
moved without removal of the shutoff valve. 1213.1 Piping Installations. Prior to acceptance and ini-
(2) Shutoff valves shall be permitted to be accessibly located tial operation, piping installations shall be visually inspected
inside wall heaters and wall furnaces listed for recessed and pressure-tested to determine that the materials, design,
installation where necessary maintenance is performed fabrication, and installation practices are in accordance with
without removal of the shutoff valve. the requirements of this code. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.1]
» 1212.6 Quick-Disconnect Devices. Quick-disconnect
devices used to connect appliances to the building piping shall
1213.1.1 Inspection Requirements. Inspection
be listed to CSA Z21.41. Where installed indoors, an ap- shall consist of visual examination during or after man-
proved manual shutoff valve with a non-displaceable valve ufacture, fabrication, assembly, or pressure tests. [NFPA
member shall be installed upstream of the quick-disconnect 54:8.1.1.2]
device. [NFPA 54:9.6.5] 1213.1.2 Repairs and Additions. Where repairs or
additions are made following the pressure test, the af-
» 1212.7 Gas Convenience Outlets. Appliances shall be
permitted to be connected to the building piping by means of fected piping shall be tested. Minor repairs and additions
a listed gas convenience outlet, in conjunction with a listed are not required to be pressure-tested provided that the
appliance connector, installed in accordance with the manu- work is inspected and connections are tested with a non-
facturer’s installation instructions. corrosive leak-detecting fluid or other leak-detecting
Gas convenience outlets shall be listed in accordance methods approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
with CSA Z21.90 and installed in accordance with the man- [NFPA 54:8.1.1.3]
ufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA 54:9.6.6] 1213.1.3 New Branches. Where new branches are in-
1212.8 Sediment Trap. Where a sediment trap is not in- stalled to new appliances, the newly installed branches

» corporated as a part of the appliance, a sediment trap shall be

installed downstream of the appliance shutoff valve as close
shall bethe
tween required to be pressure-tested.
new piping and the existingConnections
piping shall be-
tested with a noncorrosive leak-detecting fluid or ap-
be
to the inlet of the appliance as practical, before the flex con-
nector, where used at the time of appliance installation. The proved leak-detecting methods. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.4]
sediment trap shall be either a tee fitting with a capped nip- 1213.1.4 Piping System. A piping system shall be
ple in the bottom outlet, as illustrated in Figure 1212.8, or tested as a complete unit or in sections. Under no cir-
other device recognized as an effective sediment trap. Illu- cumstances shall a valve in a line be used as a bulkhead
minating appliances, ranges, clothes dryers, decorative ap- between gas in one section of the piping system and test
pliances for installation in vented fireplaces, gas fireplaces, medium in an adjacent section, unless two valves are in-
and outdoor grills shall not be required to be so equipped. stalled in series with a valved "telltale" located between
these valves. A valve shall not be subjected to the test
pressure unless it is determined that the valve, including
the valve-closing mechanism, is designed to safely with-
stand the pressure. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.5]
1213.1.5 Regulators and Valves. Regulator and
valve assemblies fabricated independently of the piping
system in which they are to be installed shall be permit-
ted to be tested with inert gas or air at the time of fabri-
cation. [NFPA 54:8.1.1.6]
1213.1.6 Test Medium.The test medium shall be air,
nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or an inert gas. OXYGEN
SHALL NEVER BE USED. [NFPA 54:8.1.2]
1213.2 Test Preparation. Test preparation shall comply
with Section 1213.2.1 through Section 1213.2.6.
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm 1213.2.1 Pipe Joints. Pipe joints, including welds,
» FIGURE 1212.8 shall be left exposed for examination during the test.
METHOD OF INSTALLING A Exception: Covered or concealed pipe end joints that
TEE FITTING SEDIMENT TRAP
[NFPA 54: FIGURE 9.6.7]
have been previously tested in accordance with this code.
[NFPA 54:8.1.3.1]

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1213.2.2 Expansion Joints.Expansion joints shall be tem shall be repaired or replaced and retested. [NFPA
provided with temporary restraints, where required, for 54:8.1.5.3]
the additional thrust load under test. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.2] 1213.5 Piping System Leak Test. Leak checks using fuel
1213.2.3 Appliances and Equipment. Appliances gas shall be permitted in piping systems that have been pres-
and equipment that are not to be included in the test shall sure-tested in accordance with Section 1213.0. [NFPA54:8.2.1]
be either disconnected from the piping or isolated by 1213.5.1 Turning Gas On.During the process of turn-
blanks, blind flanges, or caps. Flanged joints at which ing gas on into a system of new gas piping, the entire sys-
blinds are inserted to blank off other equipment during the tem shall be inspected to determine that there are no open
test shall not berequired to be tested. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.3] fittings or ends and that valves at unused outlets are
1213.2.4 Designed for (less than) Operating Pres- closed and plugged or capped. [NFPA 54:8.2.2]
sures. Where the piping system is connected to appli- 1213.5.2 Leak Check. Immediately after the gas is
ances or equipment designed for operatingpressures of less turned on into a new system or into a system that has
than the test pressure, such appliances or equipment shall been initially restored after an interruption of service, the
be isolated from the piping system by disconnecting them piping system shall be checked for leakage. Where leak-
and capping the outlets. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.4]
age is indicated, the gas supply shall be shut off until the
1213.2.5 Designed for (equal to or more than) necessary repairs have been made. [NFPA 54:8.2.3]
Operating Pressures. Where the piping system is
1213.5.3 Placing Appliances and Equipment in
connected to appliances or equipment designed for op- Operation. Appliances and equipment shall not be
erating pressures equal to or greater than the test pres- placed in operation until after the piping system has been
sure, such appliances and equipment shall be isolated checked in accordance with Section 1213.5.2; connec-
from the piping system by closing the individual appli- tions to the appliance are checked for leakage; andpurged
ance or equipment shutoff valve(s). [NFPA 54:8.1.3.5] in accordance with Section 1213.6. [NFPA 54:8.2.4]
1213.2.6 Safety.Testing of piping systems shall beper- 1213.6 Purging Requirements . The purging of piping
formed in a manner that protects the safety of employees shall be in accordance with Section 1213.6.1 through Section
and the public during the test. [NFPA 54:8.1.3.6] 1213.6.3. [NFPA 54:8.3]
1213.3 Test Pressure.This inspection shall include an air, 1213.6.1 Piping Systems Required to be Purged
CO2, or nitrogen pressure test, at which time the gas piping shall Outdoors. The purging of piping systems shall be in
stand a pressure of not el ss than 10psi (69 kPa) gauge pressure.
Test pressures shall be held for a length of time satisfactory to accordance
through with 1213.6.1.4
Section the provisions of Section
where 1213.6.1.1
the piping system
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, but in no case less than 15 meets either of the following:
minutes with no perceptible drop in pressure. For welded pip-
ing, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of 14 (1) The design operating gas pressure exceeds 2 psig
inches water column pressure (3.5 kPa), the test pressure shall (14 kPa).
be not less than 60 psi (414 kPa) and shall be continued for a (2) The piping being purged contains one or more sec-
length of time satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, tions of pipe or tubing meeting the size and length
but in no case for less than 30 minutes. For CSST carrying gas criteria of Table 1213.6.1. [NFPA 54:8.3.1]
at pressures in excess of 14 inches water column (3.5 kPa) pres- 1213.6.1.1 Removal from Service. Where ex-
sure, the test pressure shall be 30 psi (207 kPa) for 30minutes. isting gas piping is opened, the section thatis opened
These tests shall be made using air, CO 2, or nitrogen pressure shall be isolated from the gas supply and the line
and shall be made in the presence of the Authority Having Ju- pressure vented in accordance with Section
risdiction. Necessary apparatus for conducting tests shall be fur- 1213.6.1.3. Where gas piping meeting the criteria of
nished by the permit holder. Test gauges used in conducting tests Table 1213.6.1 is removed from service, the residual
shall be in accordance with Section 318.0. fuel gas in the piping shall be displaced with an inert
1213.4 Detection of Leaks andDefects. The piping sys- gas. [NFPA 54:8.3.1.1]
tem shall withstand the test pressure specified without showing
evidence of leakage or other defects. Reduction of test pressures TABLE 1213.6.1
SIZE AND LENGTH OF PIPING
as indicated by pressure gauges shall be deemed to indicate the [NFPA 54: TABLE 8.3.1]*
presence of a leak unless such reduction is readily attributed to NOMINAL PIPING LENGTH OF PIPING
some other cause. [NFPA 54:8.1.5.1] SIZE (inches) (feet)
1213.4.1 Detecting Leaks. The leakage shall be lo- ≥32 ⁄2 <
1 > 50
cated by means of an approved gas detector, a noncorro- 4 < 3 ≥ > 30
sive leak detection fluid, or other approved leak detection 6 < 4 ≥ > 15
methods. Matches, candles, open flames, or other meth- 8 < 6 ≥ > 10
ods that provide a source of ignition shall not be used. 8≥ Any
length
[NFPA 54:8.1.5.2] For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
1213.4.2 Repair or Replace. Where leakage or other * CSST EHD size of 62 is equivalent to nominal 2 inches (50 mm) pipe or
defects are located, the affected portion of the piping sys- tubing size.

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1213.6.1.2 Placing in Operation.Where gas pip- (3) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and
ing containing air and meeting the criteria of Table shall discharge to the indoors or outdoors
1213.6.1 is placed in operation, the air in the piping through a burner that has a continuous source of
shall first be displaced with an inert gas. The inert ignition and that is designed for such purpose.
gas shall then be displaced with fuel gas in accor- (4) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas that is
dance with Section 1213.6.1.3. [NFPA 54:8.3.1.2] discharge to the indoors or outdoors, and the
1213.6.1.3 Outdoor Discharge of Purged point of discharge shall be monitored with a
Gases. The open end of a piping system being listed combustible gas detector in accordance
pressure vented or purged shall discharge directly to with Section 1213.6.2.2. Purging shall be
an outdoor location. Purging operations shall com- stopped
(5) The where
piping shallfuel
be gas is detected.
purged by the gas supplier
ply with the following requirements:
(1) The point of discharge shall be controlled with in accordance with written procedures. [NFPA
a shutoff valve. 54:8.3.2.1]
1213.6.2.2 Combustible Gas Detector.Com-
(2) The point of discharge shall be located not less
than 10 feet (3048 mm)from sources of ignition, bustible gas detectors shall be listed and shall be cali-
brated or tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s
not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from building instructions. Combustible gas detectors shall becapa-
openings, and not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) ble of indicating the presence of fuel gas. [NFPA
from mechanical air intake openings. 54:8.3.2.2]
(3) During discharge, the open point of discharge 1213.6.3 Purging Appliances and Equipment.
shall be continuously attended and monitored After the piping system has been placed in operation, ap-
with a combustible gas indicator that is in ac- pliances and equipment shall be purged before being
cordance with Section 1213.6.1.4. placed into operation. [NFPA 54:8.3.3]
(4) Purging operations introducing fuel gas shall be
stopped where 90 percent fuel gas by volume is 1214.0 Interconnections Between Gas Piping Sys-
detected within the pipe. tems.
(5) Persons not involved in the purging operations 1214.1 Interconnections Supplying Separate Users.
shall be evacuated from areas within 10 feet Where two or more meters, or two or more service regulators
(3048 mm) of the point of discharge. [NFPA
54:8.3.1.3] where
ises andmeters
supplyareseparate
not provided, are gas
users, the located on systems
piping the sameshall
prem-
1213.6.1.4 Combustible Gas Indicator. Com- not be interconnected on the outlet side of the meters or serv-
bustible gas indicators shall be listed and shall be ice regulators. [NFPA 54:5.3.1]
calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s in- 1214.2 Interconnections for Standby Fuels. Where
structions. Combustible gas indicators shall numer- supplementary gas for standby use is connected downstream
ically display a volume scale from 0 percent to 100 from a meter or a service regulator where a meter is not pro-
percent in 1 percent or smaller increments. [NFPA vided, a device to prevent backflow shall be installed. Athree-
54:8.3.1.4] way valve installed to admit the standby supply and at the
1213.6.2 Piping Systems Allowed to be Purged same time shut off the regular supply shall be permitted to be
Indoors or Outdoors. The purging of piping systems used for this purpose. [NFPA 54:5.3.2]
shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section
1213.6.2.1 where the piping system meets both of the 1215.0 Required Gas Supply.
following: 1215.1 General. The following regulations, shall comply
(1) The design operating pressure is 2 psig (14 kPa) or with this section and Section 1216.0, shall be the standard for
less. the installation of gas piping. Natural gas regulations and ta-
(2) The piping being purged is constructed entirely from bles are based on the use of gas having a specific gravity of
pipe or tubing not meeting the size and length crite- 0.60, supplied at 6 to 8 inches water column (1.5 kPa to 1.9
ria of Table 1213.6.1. [NFPA 54:8.3.2] kPa) pressure at the outlet of the meter or regulator. For undi-
1213.6.2.1 Purging Procedure. The piping sys- luted
be liquefied
sized petroleum
at 11 inches watergas, gas pip
column ing kPa)
(2.7 shall pressure
be permitted
at theto
tem shall be purged in accordance with one or more outlet of the meter or regulator and specific gravity of 1.50.
of the following: Where gas of a different specific gravity isto be delivered, the
(1) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and specific gravity conversion factors provided by the serving
shall discharge to the outdoors. gas supplier shall be used in sizing piping systems from the
(2) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and pipe sizing tables in this chapter.
shall discharge to the indoors or outdoors 1215.2 Volume. The hourly volume of gas required at each
through an appliance burner not located in a piping outlet shall be taken as not less than the maximum
combustion chamber. Such burner shall be pro- hourly rating as specified by the manufacturer of the appli-
vided with a continuous source of ignition. ance or appliances to be connected to each such outlet.

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1215.3 Gas Appliances. Where the gas appliances to be EQUATION 1216.3(1)

installed have not been definitely specified, Table 1208.4.1 LOW-PRESSURE GAS FORMULA (LESS THAN 1.5 psi)
shall be permitted to be used as a reference to estimate re- [NFPA 54:6.4.1]
quirements of typical appliances.
To obtain the cubic feet per hour (m3/h) of gas required, Q0.381
divide the input of the appliances by the average Btu (kW•h) D=
heating value per cubic foot (m 3) of the gas. The average Btu
(kW•h) per cubic foot (m 3) of the gas in the area of the in-
stallation shall be permitted to be obtained from the serving
19.17 ( ) ΔH
Cr x L
0.206

gas supplier. Where:

1215.4 Size of Piping Outlets.The size of the supply pip- D = inside diameter of pipe, inches
ing outlet for a gas appliance shall be not less than 1⁄2 of an Q = input rate appliance(s), cubic feet per hour at 60˚F
inch (15 mm). and 30 inch mercury column
The size of a pipi ng outlet for a mobile home shall be L = equivalent length of pipe, feet
not less than 3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm).
ΔH = pressure drop, inches water column
1216.0 Required Gas Piping Size.
Cr = in accordance with Table 1216.3
1216.1 Pipe Sizing Methods. Where the pipe size is to
be determined using a method in Section 1216.1.1 through EQUATION 1216.3(2)
Section 1216.1.3, the diameter of each pipe segment shall be HIGH-PRESSURE GAS FORMULA (1.5 psi AND ABOVE)
obtained from the pipe sizing tables in Section 1216.2 or from [NFPA 54:6.4.2]
the sizing equations in Section 1216.3. [NFPA 54:6.1]
1216.1.1 Longest Length Method. The pipe size of Q0.381
each section of gas piping shall be determined using the D=
longest length of piping from the point of delivery to the
most remote outlet and the load of the section (see cal-
culation example in Figure 1216.1.1). [NFPA 54:6.1.1]
18.93 [ (P12 – P22) • Y
Cr x L ] 0.206

1216.1.2 Branch Length Method.Pipe shall be sized Where:

as follows: D = inside diameter of pipe, inches
(1) The pipe size of each section of the longest pipe run Q = input rate appliance(s), cubic feet per hour at 60°F
from the point of delivery to the most remote outlet and 30 inch mercury column
shall be determined using the longest run of piping P1 = upstream pressure, psia ( P1 + 14.7)
and the load of the section.
P2 = downstream pressure, psia ( P2 + 14.7)
(2) The pipe size of each section of branch piping not
previously sized shall be determined using the L = equivalent length of pipe, feet
length of piping from the point of delivery to the Cr = in accordance with Table 1216.3
most remote outlet in each branch and the load of Y = in accordance with Table 1216.3
the section. [NFPA 54:6.1.2]
1216.1.3 Hybrid Pressure.The pipe size for each sec- For SI units: 1 cubic foot = 0.0283 m 3, 1000 British thermal units per hour
tion of higher pressure gas piping shall be determined = 0.293 kW, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square
using the longest length of piping from the point of de- inch = 6.8947 kPa, °C = (°F-32)/1.8, 1 inch mercury column = 3.39 kPa, 1
livery to the most remote line pressure regulator. The inch water column = 0.249 kPa
pipe size from the line pressure regulator to each outlet
shall be determined using the length of piping from the TABLE 1216.3
regulator to the most remote outlet served by the regula- Cr AND Y FOR NATURAL GAS AND UNDILUTED PROPANE

tor. [NFPA 54:6.1.3] AT[NFP

STANDARD CONDITIONS
A 54: TABLE 6.4.2]
1216.2 Tables for Sizing Gas Piping Systems. Table FORMULA FACTORS
1216.2(1) through Table 1216.2(36) shall be used to size gas GAS
Cr Y
piping in conjunction with one of the methods described in Natural Gas 0.6094 0.9992
Section 1216.1.1 through Section 1216.1.3. [NFPA 54:6.2] UndilutedPropane 1.2462 0.9910
1216.3 Sizing Equations. The inside diameter of smooth-
wall pipe or tubing shall be determined by Equation
1216.3(1), Equation 1216.3(2), Table 1216.3, and using the 1216.4 Sizing of Piping Sections. To determine the size
equivalent pipe length determined by Section 1216.1.1 of each section of pipe in a system within the range of Table
through Section 1216.1.3. [NFPA 54:6.4] 1216.2(1) through Table 1216.2(36), proceed as follows:

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(1) Measure the length of the pipe from the gas meter loca-
tion to the most remote outlet on the system.
(2) Select the length in feet column and row showing the dis-
tance, or the next longer distance where the table does
not give the exact length.
(3) Starting at the most remote outlet, find in the row just se-
lected the gas demand for that outlet. Where the exact
figure of demand is not shown, choose the next larger
figure
(4) At the in
topthe
of row.
this column will be found the correct size
of pipe.
(5) Using this same row, proceed in a similar manner for
each section of pipe serving this outlet. For each section
of pipe, determine the total gas demand supplied by that
section. Where gas piping sections serve both heating
and cooling appliances and the installation prevents both
units from operating simultaneously, the larger of the two
demand loads needs to be used in sizing these sections.
(6) Size each section of branch piping not previously sized
by measuring the distance from the gas meter location to
the most remote outlet in that branch and follow the pro-
cedures of steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 above. Size branch piping
in the order of their distance from the meter location, be-
ginning with the most distant outlet not previously sized.
1216.5 Engineering Methods. For conditions other than
those covered by Section 1216.1, such as longer runs or
greater gas demands, the size of each gas piping system shall
be determined by standard engineering methods acceptable
to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and each such system
shall be so designed that the total pressure drop between the
meter or other point of supply and an outlet where full de-
mand is being supplied to all outlets, shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Section 1208.4.
1216.6 Variable Gas Pressure. Where the gas pressure
exceeds 14 inches (3.5 kPa) or less than 6 inches (1.5 kPa) of
water column, or where diversity demand factors are used,
the design, pipe, sizing, materials, location, and use of such
systems first shall be approved by the Authority Having Ju-
risdiction. Piping systems designed for pressures exceeding
the serving gas supplier’s standard delivery pressure shall
have prior verification from the gas supplier of the availabil-
ity of the design pressure.

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FIGURE 1216.1.1
EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATING USE OF TABLE 1208.4.1 AND TABLE 1216.2(1)
Problem: Determine the required pipe size of each section and outlet of the piping system shown in Figure 1216.1.1. Gas to be
used has a specific gravity of 0.60 and 1100 British thermal units (Btu) per cubic foot (0.0114 kW•h/L), delivered at 8 inch water
column (1.9 kPa) pressure.

For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h
Solution:
(1) Maximum gasfeet
32 cubic demand of Outlet
per hour (0.91 A
m3—
/h) (from Table 1208.4.1).
Maximum gas demand of Outlet B —
3 cubic feet per hour (0.08 m /h) (from Table 1208.4.1).
3

Maximum gas demand of Outlet C —

59 cubic feet per hour (1.67 m3/h) (from Table 1208.4.1).
Maximum gas demand of Outlet D —
136 cubic feet per hour (3.85 m3/h) [150 000 Btu/hour (44 kW) divided by 1100 Btu per cubic foot (0.0114
kW•h/L)].
(2) The length of pipe from the gas meter to the most remote outlet (Outlet A) is 60 feet (18 288 mm).
(3) Using the length in feet column row marked 60 feet (18 288 mm) in Table 1216.2(1):
Outlet A, supplying 32 cubic feet per hour (0.91 m 3/h), requires 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) pipe.
Section 1, supplying Outlets A and B, or 35 cubic feet per hour (0.99 m3/h) requires 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) pipe.
Section 2, supplying Outlets A, B, and C, or 94 cubic feet per hour (2.66 m 3/h) requires 3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm) pipe.
Section 3, supplying Outlets A, B, C, and D, or 230 cubic feet per hour (6.51 m 3/h), requires 1 inch (25 mm) pipe.
(4) Using the column marked 60 feet (18 288 mm) in Table 1216.2(1) [no column for actual length of 55 feet (16 764 mm)]:
Outlet B supplying 3 cubic feet per hour (0.08 m3/h), requires 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) pipe.
3 1

(5) Outlet C, supplying

Using the 59 cubic
column marked 60 feet
feet per
(18 hour (1.67inmTable
288 mm) /h), requires ⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) pipe.
1216.2(1):
Outlet D, supplying 136 cubic feet per hour (3.85 m3/h), requires 3⁄4 of an inch (20 mm) pipe.

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TABLE 1216.2(1)
1, 2
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(b)]
GAS: NATURAL
INLET P RESSURE: LESS TH AN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3
NOMINAL: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12

A C T U A LI D : 0 . 6 22 0 . 8 24 1 . 0 49 1.380 1.610 2. 06 7 2. 46 9 3 . 0 68 4. 02 6 5.047 6 . 0 65 7.981 10 . 0 2 0 11 . 9 38

LENGTH
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
(feet)
10 172 360 678 1390 2090 4020 6400 11 300 23 100 41 800 67 600 139 000 252 000 399 000
20 118 247 466 957 1430 2760 4400 7780 15 900 28 700 46 500 95 500 173 000 275 000
30 95 199 374 768 1150 2220 3530 6250 12 700 23 000 37 300 76 700 139 000 220 000
40 81 170 320 657 985 1900 3020 5350 10 900 19 700 31 900 65 600 119 000 189 000
50 72 151 284 583 873 1680 2680 4740 9660 17 500 28 300 58 200 106 000 167 000
60 65 137 257 528 791 1520 2430 4290 8760 15 800 25 600 52 700 95 700 152 000
70 60 126 237 486 728 1400 2230 3950 8050 14 600 23 600 48 500 88 100 139 000
80 56 117 220 452 677 1300 2080 3670 7490 13 600 22 000 45 100 81 900 130 000
90 52 110 207 424 635 1220 1950 3450 7030 12 700 20 600 42 300 76 900 122 000
100 50 104 195 400 600 1160 1840 3260 6640 12 000 19 500 40 000 72 600 115 000
125 44 92 173 355 532 1020 1630 2890 5890 10 600 17 200 35 400 64 300 102 000
150 40 83 157 322 482 928 1480 2610 5330 9650 15 600 32 100 58 300 92 300
175 37 77 144 296 443 854 1360 2410 4910 8880 14 400 29 500 53 600 84 900
200 34 71 134 275 412 794 1270 2240 4560 8260 13 400 27 500 49 900 79 000
250 30 63 119 244 366 704 1120 1980 4050 7320 11 900 24 300 44 200 70 000
300 27 57 108 221 331 638 1020 1800 3670 6630 10 700 22 100 40 100 63 400
350 25 53 99 203 305 587 935 1650 3370 6100 9880 20 300 36 900 58 400
400 23 49 92 189 283 546 870 1540 3140 5680 9190 18 900 34 300 54 300
450 22 46 86 177 266 512 816 1440 2940 5330 8620 17 700 32 200 50 900
500 21 43 82 168 251 484 771 1360 2780 5030 8150 16 700 30 400 48 100
550 20 41 78 159 239 459 732 1290 2640 4780 7740 15 900 28 900 45 700
600 19 39 74 152 228 438 699 1240 2520 4560 7380 15 200 27 500 43 600
650 18 38 71 145 218 420 669 1180 2410 4360 7070 14 500 26 400 41 800
700 17 36 68 140 209 403 643 1140 2320 4190 6790 14 000 25 300 40 100
750 17 35 66 135 202 389 619 1090 2230 4040 6540 13 400 24 400 38 600
800 16 34 63 130 195 375 598 1060 2160 3900 6320 13 000 23 600 37 300
850 16 33 61 126 189 363 579 1020 2090 3780 6110 12 600 22 800 36 100
900 15 32 59 122 183 352 561 992 2020 3660 5930 12 200 22 100 35 000
950 15 31 58 118 178 342 545 963 1960 3550 5760 11 800 21 500 34 000
1000 14 30 56 115 173 333 530 937 1910 3460 5600 11 500 20 900 33 100
1100 14 28 53 109 164 316 503 890 1810 3280 5320 10 900 19 800 31 400
1200 13 27 51 104 156 301 480 849 1730 3130 5070 10 400 18 900 30 000
1300 12 26 49 100 150 289 460 813 1660 3000 4860 9980 18 100 28 700
1400 12 25 47 96 144 277 442 781 1590 2880 4670 9590 17 400 27 600
1500 11 24 45 93 139 267 426 752 1530 2780 4500 9240 16 800 26 600
1600 11 23 44 89 134 258 411 727 1480 2680 4340 8920 16 200 25 600
1700 11 22 42 86 130 250 398 703 1430 2590 4200 8630 15 700 24 800
1800 10 22 41 84 126 242 386 682 1390 2520 4070 8370 15 200 24 100
1900 10 21 40 81 122 235 375 662 1350 2440 3960 8130 14 800 23 400
2000 NA 20 39 79 119 229 364 644 1310 2380 3850 7910 14 400 22 700
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour0.0283
= m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column= 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2 NA means a flow of less than 10 ft3/h (0.283 m3/h).

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TABLE 1216.2(2)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(c)]*
GAS : NATURAL
INLET P RESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.0 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: INITIAL SUPPLY PRESSURE OF 8.0 IN. W.C. OR GREATER
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 1
NOMINAL: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 1¼ 1 ⁄2 2 2 ⁄2 3 4
A C TU A LI D : 0 . 6 22 0.824 1. 04 9 1 . 3 80 1.610 2. 06 7 2. 4 69 3 . 0 68 4.026

L E N G T H( f e et ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CFE E TO FG A SP E RH O U R

10 454 949 1787 3669 5497 10588 16875 29832 43678

20 312 652 1228 2522 3778 7277 11
598 20
503 30
020
30 250 524 986 2025 3034 5844 9314 16
465 24
107
40 214 448 844 1733 2597 5001 7971 14
092 20
632
50 190 397 748 1536 2302 4433 7065 12
489 18
286
60 172 360 678 1392 2085 4016 6401 11
316 16
569
70 158 331 624 1280 1919 3695 5889 10
411 15
243
80 147 308 580 1191 1785 3437 5479 9685 14
181
90 138 289 544 1118 1675 3225 5140 9087 13
305
100 131 273 514 1056 1582 3046 4856 8584 12
568
125 116 242 456 936 1402 2700 4303 7608 11
139
150 105 219 413 848 1270 2446 3899 6893 10
093
175 96 202 380 780 1169 2251 3587 6342 9285
200 90 188 353 726 1087 2094 3337 5900 8638
250 80 166 313 643 964 1856 2958 5229 7656
300 72 151 284 583 873 1681 2680 4738 6937
350 66 139 261 536 803 1547 2465 4359 6382
400 62 129 243 499 747 1439 2294 4055 5937
450 58 121 228 468 701 1350 2152 3804 5570
500 55 114 215 442 662 1275 2033 3594 5262
550 52 109 204 420 629 1211 1931 3413 4997
600 50 104 195 400 600 1156 1842 3256 4767
650 47 99 187 384 575 1107 1764 3118 4565
700 46 95 179 368 552 1063 1695 2996 4386
750 44 92 173 355 532 1024 1632 2886 4225
800 42 89 167 343 514 989 1576 2787 4080
850 41 86 162 332 497 957 1526 2697 3949
900 40 83 157 322 482 928 1479 2615 3828
950 39 81 152 312 468 901 1436 2539 3718
1000 38 79 148 304 455 877 1397 2470 3616
1100 36 75 141 289 432 833 1327 2346 3435
1200 34 71 134 275 412 794 1266 2238 3277
1300 33 68 128 264 395 761 1212 2143 3138
1400 31 65 123 253 379 731 1165 2059 3014
1500 30 63 119 244 366 704 1122 1983 2904
1600 29 61 115 236 353 680 1083 1915 2804
1700 28 59 111 228 342 658 1048 1854 2714
1800 27 57 108 221 331 638 1017 1797 2631
1900 27 56 105 215 322 619 987 1745 2555
2000 26 54 102 209 313 602 960 1698 2485
3
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column= 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(3)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(d)]*
GAS: NATURAL
INLET P RESSURE: LESS TH AN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 6.0 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: INITIAL SUPPLY PRESSURE OF 11.0 IN. W.C. OR GREATER
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 1 1
NOMINAL: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2 2 ⁄2 3 4
A C TU A LI D : 0.622 0. 82 4 1 . 0 49 1.380 1.610 2. 06 7 2 . 4 69 3.068 4. 02 6
LENGTH
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
(feet)
10 660 1380 2600 5338 7999 15405 24553 43405 63551
20 454 949 1787 3669 5497 10588 16875 29832 43678
30 364 762 1435 2946 4415 8502 13
551 23
956 35
075
40 312 652 1228 2522 3778 7277 11
598 20
503 30
020
50 276 578 1089 2235 3349 6449 10
279 18
172 26
606
60 250 524 986 2025 3034 5844 9314 16
465 24
107
70 230 482 907 1863 2791 5376 8568 15
147 22
178
80 214 448 844 1733 2597 5001 7971 14
092 20
632
90 201 420 792 1626 2437 4693 7479 13
222 19
359
100 190 397 748 1536 2302 4433 7065 12
489 18
286
125 168 352 663 1361 2040 3928 6261 11
069 16
207
150 153 319 601 1234 1848 3559 5673 10
029 14
684
175 140 293 553 1135 1700 3275 5219 9227 13
509
200 131 273 514 1056 1582 3046 4856 8584 12
568
250 116 242 456 936 1402 2700 4303 7608 11
139
300 105 219 413 848 1270 2446 3899 6893 10
093
350 96 202 380 780 1169 2251 3587 6342 9285
400 90 188 353 726 1087 2094 3337 5900 8638
450 84 176 332 681 1020 1965 3131 5535 8105
500 80 166 313 643 964 1856 2958 5229 7656
550 76 158 297 611 915 1762 2809 4966 7271
600 72 151 284 583 873 1681 2680 4738 6937
650 69 144 272 558 836 1610 2566 4537 6643
700 66 139 261 536 803 1547 2465 4359 6382
750 64 134 252 516 774 1490 2375 4199 6148
800 62 129 243 499 747 1439 2294 4055 5937
850 60 125 235 483 723 1393 2220 3924 5745
900 58 121 228 468 701 1350 2152 3804 5570
950 56 118 221 454 681 1311 2090 3695 5410
1000 55 114 215 442 662 1275 2033 3594 5262
1100 52 109 204 420 629 1211 1931 3413 4997
1200 50 104 195 400 600 1156 1842 3256 4767
1300 47 99 187 384 575 1107 1764 3118 4565
1400 46 95 179 368 552 1063 1695 2996 4386
1500 44 92 173 355 532 1024 1632 2886 4225
1600 42 89 167 343 514 989 1576 2787 4080
1700 41 86 162 332 497 957 1526 2697 3949
1800 40 83 157 322 482 928 1479 2615 3828
1900 39 81 152 312 468 901 1436 2539 3718
2000 38 79 148 304 455 877 1397 2470 3616
3
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column= 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(4)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(e)]*
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3
NOMINAL: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4

ACT UAL ID : 0 . 6 22 0.824 1. 04 9 1 . 3 80 1.610 2. 06 7 2. 4 69 3 . 0 68 4.026

LENGTH
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
(feet)
10 1510 3040 5560 11 400 17 100 32 900 52 500 92 800 189 000
20 1070 2150 3930 8070 12 100 23 300 37 100 65 600 134 000
30 869 1760 3210 6590 9880 19 000 30 300 53 600 109 000
40 753 1520 2780 5710 8550 16 500 26 300 46 400 94 700
50 673 1360 2490 5110 7650 14 700 23 500 41 500 84 700
60 615 1240 2270 4660 6980 13 500 21 400 37 900 77 300
70 569 1150 2100 4320 6470 12 500 19 900 35 100 71 600
80 532 1080 1970 4040 6050 11 700 18 600 32 800 67 000
90 502 1010 1850 3810 5700 11 000 17 500 30 900 63 100
100 462 934 1710 3510 5260 10 100 16 100 28 500 58 200
125 414 836 1530 3140 4700 9060 14 400 25 500 52 100
150 372 751 1370 2820 4220 8130 13 000 22 900 46 700
175 344 695 1270 2601 3910 7530 12 000 21 200 43 300
200 318 642 1170 2410 3610 6960 11 100 19 600 40 000
250 279 583 1040 2140 3210 6180 9850 17 400 35 500
300 253 528 945 1940 2910 5600 8920 15 800 32 200
350 232 486 869 1790 2670 5150 8210 14 500 29 600
400 216 452 809 1660 2490 4790 7640 13 500 27 500
450 203 424 759 1560 2330 4500 7170 12 700 25 800
500 192 401 717 1470 2210 4250 6770 12 000 24 400
550 182 381 681 1400 2090 4030 6430 11 400 23 200
600 174 363 650 1330 2000 3850 6130 10 800 22 100
650 166 348 622 1280 1910 3680 5870 10 400 21 200
700 160 334 598 1230 1840 3540 5640 9970 20 300
750 154 322 576 1180 1770 3410 5440 9610 19 600
800 149 311 556 1140 1710 3290 5250 9280 18 900
850 144 301 538 1100 1650 3190 5080 8980 18 300
900 139 292 522 1070 1600 3090 4930 8710 17 800
950 135 283 507 1040 1560 3000 4780 8460 17 200
1000 132 275 493 1010 1520 2920 4650 8220 16 800
1100 125 262 468 960 1440 2770 4420 7810 15 900
1200 119 250 446 917 1370 2640 4220 7450 15 200
1300 114 239 427 878 1320 2530 4040 7140 14 600
1400 110 230 411 843 1260 2430 3880 6860 14 000
1500 106 221 396 812 1220 2340 3740 6600 13 500
1600 102 214 382 784 1180 2260 3610 6380 13 000
1700 99 207 370 759 1140 2190 3490 6170 12 600
1800 96 200 358 736 1100 2120 3390 5980 12 200
1900 93 195 348 715 1070 2060 3290 5810 11 900
2000 91 189 339 695 1040 2010 3200 5650 11 500
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(5)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(f)]*
GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 3.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 2.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZ E (inch)
1 3
NOMINAL: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4

ACT UAL I D: 0.622 0. 82 4 1 . 0 49 1.380 1.610 2. 06 7 2 . 4 69 3.068 4. 02 6

LENGTH
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
(feet)
10 2350 4920 9270 19 000 28 500 54 900 87 500 155 000 316 000
20 1620 3380 6370 13 100 19 600 37 700 60 100 106 000 217 000
30 1300 2720 5110 10 500 15 700 30 300 48 300 85 400 174 000
40 1110 2320 4380 8990 13 500 25 900 41 300 73 100 149 000
50 985 2060 3880 7970 11 900 23 000 36 600 64 800 132 000
60 892 1870 3520 7220 10 800 20 800 33 200 58 700 120 000
70 821 1720 3230 6640 9950 19 200 30 500 54 000 110 000
80 764 1600 3010 6180 9260 17 800 28 400 50 200 102 000
90 717 1500 2820 5800 8680 16 700 26 700 47 100 96 100
100 677 1420 2670 5470 8200 15 800 25 200 44 500 90 800
125 600 1250 2360 4850 7270 14 000 22 300 39 500 80 500
150 544 1140 2140 4400 6590 12 700 20 200 35 700 72 900
175 500 1050 1970 4040 6060 11 700 18 600 32 900 67 100
200 465 973 1830 3760 5640 10 900 17 300 30 600 62 400
250 412 862 1620 3330 5000 9620 15 300 27 100 55 300
300 374 781 1470 3020 4530 8720 13 900 24 600 50 100
350 344 719 1350 2780 4170 8020 12 800 22 600 46 100
400 320 669 1260 2590 3870 7460 11 900 21 000 42 900
450 300 627 1180 2430 3640 7000 11 200 19 700 40 200
500 283 593 1120 2290 3430 6610 10 500 18 600 38 000
550 269 563 1060 2180 3260 6280 10 000 17 700 36 100
600 257 537 1010 2080 3110 5990 9550 16 900 34 400
650 246 514 969 1990 2980 5740 9150 16 200 33 000
700 236 494 931 1910 2860 5510 8790 15 500 31 700
750 228 476 897 1840 2760 5310 8470 15 000 30 500
800 220 460 866 1780 2660 5130 8180 14 500 29 500
850 213 445 838 1720 2580 4960 7910 14 000 28 500
900 206 431 812 1670 2500 4810 7670 13 600 27 700
950 200 419 789 1620 2430 4670 7450 13 200 26 900
1000 195 407 767 1580 2360 4550 7240 12 800 26 100
1100 185 387 729 1500 2240 4320 6890 12 200 24 800
1200 177 369 695 1430 2140 4120 6570 11 600 23 700
1300 169 353 666 1370 2050 3940 6290 11 100 22 700
1400 162 340 640 1310 1970 3790 6040 10 700 21 800
1500 156 327 616 1270 1900 3650 5820 10 300 21 000
1600 151 316 595 1220 1830 3530 5620 10 000 20 300
1700 146 306 576 1180 1770 3410 5440 9610 19 600
1800 142 296 558 1150 1720 3310 5270 9320 19 000
1900 138 288 542 1110 1670 3210 5120 9050 18 400
2000 134 280 527 1080 1620 3120 4980 8800 18 000
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(6)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(g)]*
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3
NOMINAL: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4

A C TU A LI D : 0.622 0. 82 4 1 . 0 49 1 . 3 80 1.610 2. 06 7 2 . 4 69 3 . 0 68 4.026

LENGTH
CAPACITY IN CUBIC FEET OF GAS PER HOUR
(feet)
10 3190 6430 11 800 24 200 36 200 69 700 111 000 196 000 401 000
20 2250 4550 8320 17 100 25 600 49 300 78 600 139 000 283 000
30 1840 3720 6790 14 000 20 900 40 300 64 200 113 000 231 000
40 1590 3220 5880 12 100 18 100 34 900 55 600 98 200 200 000
50 1430 2880 5260 10 800 16 200 31 200 49 700 87 900 179 000
60 1300 2630 4800 9860 14 800 28 500 45 400 80 200 164 000
70 1200 2430 4450 9130 13 700 26 400 42 000 74 300 151 000
80 1150 2330 4260 8540 12 800 24 700 39 300 69 500 142 000
90 1060 2150 3920 8050 12 100 23 200 37 000 65 500 134 000
100 979 1980 3620 7430 11 100 21 400 34 200 60 400 123 000
125 876 1770 3240 6640 9950 19 200 30 600 54 000 110 000
150 786 1590 2910 5960 8940 17 200 27 400 48 500 98 900
175 728 1470 2690 5520 8270 15 900 25 400 44 900 91 600
200 673 1360 2490 5100 7650 14 700 23 500 41 500 84 700
250 558 1170 2200 4510 6760 13 000 20 800 36 700 74 900
300 506 1060 1990 4090 6130 11 800 18 800 33 300 67 800
350 465 973 1830 3760 5640 10 900 17 300 30 600 62 400
400 433 905 1710 3500 5250 10 100 16 100 28 500 58 100
450 406 849 1600 3290 4920 9480 15 100 26 700 54 500
500 384 802 1510 3100 4650 8950 14 300 25 200 51 500
550 364 762 1440 2950 4420 8500 13 600 24 000 48 900
600 348 727 1370 2810 4210 8110 12 900 22 900 46 600
650 333 696 1310 2690 4030 7770 12 400 21 900 44 600
700 320 669 1260 2590 3880 7460 11 900 21 000 42 900
750 308 644 1210 2490 3730 7190 11 500 20 300 41 300
800 298 622 1170 2410 3610 6940 11 100 19 600 39 900
850 288 602 1130 2330 3490 6720 10 700 18 900 38 600
900 279 584 1100 2260 3380 6520 10 400 18 400 37 400
950 271 567 1070 2190 3290 6330 10 100 17 800 36 400
1000 264 551 1040 2130 3200 6150 9810 17 300 35 400
1100 250 524 987 2030 3030 5840 9320 16 500 33 600
1200 239 500 941 1930 2900 5580 8890 15 700 32 000
1300 229 478 901 1850 2770 5340 8510 15 000 30 700
1400 220 460 866 1780 2660 5130 8180 14 500 29 500
1500 212 443 834 1710 2570 4940 7880 13 900 28 400
1600 205 428 806 1650 2480 4770 7610 13 400 27 400
1700 198 414 780 1600 2400 4620 7360 13 000 26 500
1800 192 401 756 1550 2330 4480 7140 12 600 25 700
1900 186 390 734 1510 2260 4350 6930 12 300 25 000
2000 181 379 714 1470 2200 4230 6740 11 900 24 300
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(7)
1, 2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(h)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESS URE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.3 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3
K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2
NOMINAL:
3 1 5 3 7 1 3

ACR: ⁄ 8
⁄ 2
⁄ 8
⁄ 4
⁄
8
1⁄ 8
1⁄ 8
– –
O UTS IDE : 0. 37 5 0.500 0. 62 5 0 . 7 50 0. 87 5 1 . 1 25 1. 37 5 1 . 6 25 2. 12 5
INSIDE:3 0. 30 5 0.402 0. 52 7 0 . 6 52 0. 74 5 0 . 9 95 1. 24 5 1 . 4 81 1. 95 9
LEN G TH (f e e t ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 20 42 85 148 210 448 806 1270 2650
20 14 29 58 102 144 308 554 873 1820
30 11 23 47 82 116 247 445 701 1460
40 10 20 40 70 99 211 381 600 1250
50 NA 17 35 62 88 187 337 532 1110
60 NA 16 32 56 79 170 306 482 1000
70 NA 14 29 52 73 156 281 443 924
80 NA 13 27 48 68 145 262 413 859
90 NA 13 26 45 64 136 245 387 806
100 NA 12 24 43 60 129 232 366 761
125 NA 11 22 38 53 114 206 324 675
150 NA 10 20 34 48 103 186 294 612
175 NA NA 18 31 45 95 171 270 563
200 NA NA 17 29 41 89 159 251 523
250 NA NA 15 26 37 78 141 223 464
300 NA NA 13 23 33 71 128 202 420
350 NA NA 12 22 31 65 118 186 387
400 NA NA 11 20 28 61 110 173 360
450 NA NA 11 19 27 57 103 162 338
500 NA NA 10 18 25 54 97 153 319
550 NA NA NA 17 24 51 92 145 303
600 NA NA NA 16 23 49 88 139 289
650 NA NA NA 15 22 47 84 133 277
700 NA NA NA 15 21 45 81 128 266
750 NA NA NA 14 20 43 78 123 256
800 NA NA NA 14 20 42 75 119 247
850 NA NA NA 13 19 40 73 115 239
900 NA NA NA 13 18 39 71 111 232
950 NA NA NA 13 18 38 69 108 225
1000 NA NA NA 12 17 37 67 105 219
1100 NA NA NA 12 16 35 63 100 208
1200 NA NA NA 11 16 34 60 95 199
1300 NA NA NA 11 15 32 58 91 190
1400 NA NA NA 10 14 31 56 88 183
1500 NA NA NA NA 14 30 54 84 176
1600 NA NA NA NA 13 29 52 82 170
1700 NA NA NA NA 13 28 50 79 164
1800 NA NA NA NA 13 27 49 77 159
1900 NA NA NA NA 12 26 47 74 155
2000 NA NA NA NA 12 25 46 72 151
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1cubic foot per hour =0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2
NA means a flow of less than 10 ft3/h (0.283 m3/h).
3 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

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TABLE 1216.2(8)
1, 2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(i)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3
K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2
NOMINAL:
3 1 5 3 7 1 3

ACR: ⁄ 8
⁄ 2
⁄ 8
⁄ 4
⁄
8
1⁄ 8
1⁄ 8
– –
O U TS IDE: 0 . 3 75 0. 50 0 0.625 0. 75 0 0. 87 5 1.125 1. 37 5 1 . 6 25 2 . 1 25
INSIDE:3 0 . 3 05 0. 40 2 0.527 0. 65 2 0. 74 5 0.995 1. 24 5 1 . 4 81 1 . 9 59
L EN G TH ( f e et ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 27 55 111 195 276 590 1060 1680 3490
20 18 38 77 134 190 406 730 1150 2400
30 15 30 61 107 152 326 586 925 1930
40 13 26 53 92 131 279 502 791 1650
50 11 23 47 82 116 247 445 701 1460
60 10 21 42 74 105 224 403 635 1320
70 NA 19 39 68 96 206 371 585 1220
80 NA 18 36 63 90 192 345 544 1130
90 NA 17 34 59 84 180 324 510 1060
100 NA 16 32 56 79 170 306 482 1000
125 NA 14 28 50 70 151 271 427 890
150 NA 13 26 45 64 136 245 387 806
175 NA 12 24 41 59 125 226 356 742
200 NA 11 22 39 55 117 210 331 690
250 NA NA 20 34 48 103 186 294 612
300 NA NA 18 31 44 94 169 266 554
350 NA NA 16 28 40 86 155 245 510
400 NA NA 15 26 38 80 144 228 474
450 NA NA 14 25 35 75 135 214 445
500 NA NA 13 23 33 71 128 202 420
550 NA NA 13 22 32 68 122 192 399
600 NA NA 12 21 30 64 116 183 381
650 NA NA 12 20 29 62 111 175 365
700 NA NA 11 20 28 59 107 168 350
750 NA NA 11 19 27 57 103 162 338
800 NA NA 10 18 26 55 99 156 326
850 NA NA 10 18 25 53 96 151 315
900 NA NA NA 17 24 52 93 147 306
950 NA NA NA 17 24 50 90 143 297
1000 NA NA NA 16 23 49 88 139 289
1100 NA NA NA 15 22 46 84 132 274
1200 NA NA NA 15 21 44 80 126 262
1300 NA NA NA 14 20 42 76 120 251
1400 NA NA NA 13 19 41 73 116 241
1500 NA NA NA 13 18 39 71 111 232
1600 NA NA NA 13 18 38 68 108 224
1700 NA NA NA 12 17 37 66 104 217
1800 NA NA NA 12 17 36 64 101 210
1900 NA NA NA 11 16 35 62 98 204
2000 NA NA NA 11 16 34 60 95 199
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour =0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2
NA means a flow of less than 10 ft3/h (0.283 m3/h).
3
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

186 20U
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TABLE 1216.2(9)
1, 2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(j)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: TUBE SIZING BETWEEN HOUSE LINE REGULATOR AND THE APPLIANCE
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3 1 1

NOMINAL: K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2
3 1 5 3 7
ACR: ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 11 ⁄8 13 ⁄8 – –
O UT SID E: 0.375 0. 50 0 0.625 0. 75 0 0. 87 5 1. 12 5 1. 37 5 1. 62 5 2.125
INSIDE:3 0.305 0. 40 2 0.527 0. 65 2 0. 74 5 0. 99 5 1. 24 5 1. 48 1 1.959
LE NG TH (f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 39 80 162 283 402 859 1550 2440 5080
20 27 55 111 195 276 590 1060 1680 3490
30 21 44 89 156 222 474 853 1350 2800
40 18 38 77 134 190 406 730 1150 2400
50 16 33 68 119 168 359 647 1020 2130
60 15 30 61 107 152 326 586 925 1930
70 13 28 57 99 140 300 539 851 1770
80 13 26 53 92 131 279 502 791 1650
90 12 24 49 86 122 262 471 742 1550
100 11 23 47 82 116 247 445 701 1460
125 NA 20 41 72 103 219 394 622 1290
150 NA 18 37 65 93 198 357 563 1170
175 NA 17 34 60 85 183 329 518 1080
200 NA 16 32 56 79 170 306 482 1000
250 NA 14 28 50 70 151 271 427 890
300 NA 13 26 45 64 136 245 387 806
350 NA 12 24 41 59 125 226 356 742
400 NA 11 22 39 55 117 210 331 690
450 NA 10 21 36 51 110 197 311 647
500 NA NA 20 34 48 103 186 294 612
550 NA NA 19 32 46 98 177 279 581
600 NA NA 18 31 44 94 169 266 554
650 NA NA 17 30 42 90 162 255 531
700 NA NA 16 28 40 86 155 245 510
750 NA NA 16 27 39 83 150 236 491
800 NA NA 15 26 38 80 144 228 474
850 NA NA 15 26 36 78 140 220 459
900 NA NA 14 25 35 75 135 214 445
950 NA NA 14 24 34 73 132 207 432
1000 NA NA 13 23 33 71 128 202 420
1100 NA NA 13 22 32 68 122 192 399
1200 NA NA 12 21 30 64 116 183 381
1300 NA NA 12 20 29 62 111 175 365
1400 NA NA 11 20 28 59 107 168 350
1500 NA NA 11 19 27 57 103 162 338
1600 NA NA 10 18 26 55 99 156 326
1700 NA NA 10 18 25 53 96 151 315
1800 NA NA NA 17 24 52 93 147 306
1900 NA NA NA 17 24 50 90 143 297
2000 NA NA NA 16 23 49 88 139 289
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1cubic foot per hour =0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2
NA means a flow of less than 10 ft3/h (0.283 m3/h).
3
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.

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TABLE 1216.2(10)
2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(k)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 17.0 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3
K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2
NOMINAL:
3 1 5 3 7 1 3

ACR: ⁄ 8
⁄ 2
⁄ 8
⁄ 4
⁄
8
1⁄ 8
1⁄ 8
– –
O UTS IDE : 0. 37 5 0. 50 0 0. 62 5 0. 75 0 0 . 8 75 1.125 1.375 1. 62 5 2.125
INSIDE:1 0. 30 5 0. 40 2 0. 52 7 0. 65 2 0 . 7 45 0.995 1.245 1. 48 1 1.959
L EN G TH ( f e et ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 190 391 796 1390 1970 4220 7590 12 000 24 900
20 130 269 547 956 1360 2900 5220 8230 17 100
30 105 216 439 768 1090 2330 4190 6610 13 800
40 90 185 376 657 932 1990 3590 5650 11 800
50 79 164 333 582 826 1770 3180 5010 10 400
60 72 148 302 528 749 1600 2880 4540 9460
70 66 137 278 486 689 1470 2650 4180 8700
80 62 127 258 452 641 1370 2460 3890 8090
90 58 119 243 424 601 1280 2310 3650 7590
100 55 113 229 400 568 1210 2180 3440 7170
125 48 100 203 355 503 1080 1940 3050 6360
150 44 90 184 321 456 974 1750 2770 5760
175 40 83 169 296 420 896 1610 2540 5300
200 38 77 157 275 390 834 1500 2370 4930
250 33 69 140 244 346 739 1330 2100 4370
300 30 62 126 221 313 670 1210 1900 3960
350 28 57 116 203 288 616 1110 1750 3640
400 26 53 108 189 268 573 1030 1630 3390
450 24 50 102 177 252 538 968 1530 3180
500 23 47 96 168 238 508 914 1440 3000
550 22 45 91 159 226 482 868 1370 2850
600 21 43 87 152 215 460 829 1310 2720
650 20 41 83 145 206 441 793 1250 2610
700 19 39 80 140 198 423 762 1200 2500
750 18 38 77 135 191 408 734 1160 2410
800 18 37 74 130 184 394 709 1120 2330
850 17 35 72 126 178 381 686 1080 2250
900 17 34 70 122 173 370 665 1050 2180
950 16 33 68 118 168 359 646 1020 2120
1000 16 32 66 115 163 349 628 991 2060
1100 15 31 63 109 155 332 597 941 1960
1200 14 29 60 104 148 316 569 898 1870
1300 14 28 57 100 142 303 545 860 1790
1400 13 27 55 96 136 291 524 826 1720
1500 13 26 53 93 131 280 505 796 1660
1600 12 25 51 89 127 271 487 768 1600
1700 12 24 49 86 123 262 472 744 1550
1800 11 24 48 84 119 254 457 721 1500
1900 11 23 47 81 115 247 444 700 1460
2000 11 22 45 79 112 240 432 681 1420
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour =0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column= 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(11)
2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(l)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SI ZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3
K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2
NOMINAL:
3 1 5 3 7 1 3

ACR: ⁄ 8
⁄ 2
⁄ 8
⁄ 4
⁄
8
1⁄ 8
1⁄ 8
– –
O UT SI DE: 0. 37 5 0.500 0. 62 5 0. 75 0 0.875 1. 12 5 1. 37 5 1 . 6 25 2.125
INSIDE:1 0. 30 5 0.402 0. 52 7 0. 65 2 0.745 0. 99 5 1. 24 5 1 . 4 81 1.959
L E N G T H( f ee t ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CFE E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 245 506 1030 1800 2550 5450 9820 15 500 32 200
20 169 348 708 1240 1760 3750 6750 10 600 22 200
30 135 279 568 993 1410 3010 5420 8550 17 800
40 116 239 486 850 1210 2580 4640 7310 15 200
50 103 212 431 754 1070 2280 4110 6480 13 500
60 93 192 391 683 969 2070 3730 5870 12 200
70 86 177 359 628 891 1900 3430 5400 11 300
80 80 164 334 584 829 1770 3190 5030 10 500
90 75 154 314 548 778 1660 2990 4720 9820
100 71 146 296 518 735 1570 2830 4450 9280
125 63 129 263 459 651 1390 2500 3950 8220
150 57 117 238 416 590 1260 2270 3580 7450
175 52 108 219 383 543 1160 2090 3290 6850
200 49 100 204 356 505 1080 1940 3060 6380
250 43 89 181 315 448 956 1720 2710 5650
300 39 80 164 286 406 866 1560 2460 5120
350 36 74 150 263 373 797 1430 2260 4710
400 33 69 140 245 347 741 1330 2100 4380
450 31 65 131 230 326 696 1250 1970 4110
500 30 61 124 217 308 657 1180 1870 3880
550 28 58 118 206 292 624 1120 1770 3690
600 27 55 112 196 279 595 1070 1690 3520
650 26 53 108 188 267 570 1030 1620 3370
700 25 51 103 181 256 548 986 1550 3240
750 24 49 100 174 247 528 950 1500 3120
800 23 47 96 168 239 510 917 1450 3010
850 22 46 93 163 231 493 888 1400 2920
900 22 44 90 158 224 478 861 1360 2830
950 21 43 88 153 217 464 836 1320 2740
1000 20 42 85 149 211 452 813 1280 2670
1100 19 40 81 142 201 429 772 1220 2540
1200 18 38 77 135 192 409 737 1160 2420
1300 18 36 74 129 183 392 705 1110 2320
1400 17 35 71 124 176 376 678 1070 2230
1500 16 34 68 120 170 363 653 1030 2140
1600 16 33 66 116 164 350 630 994 2070
1700 15 31 64 112 159 339 610 962 2000
1800 15 30 62 108 154 329 592 933 1940
1900 14 30 60 105 149 319 575 906 1890
2000 14 29 59 102 145 310 559 881 1830
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour0.0283
= m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(12)
3
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(m)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: PIPE SIZING BETWEEN POINT OF DELIVERY AND THE HOUSE LINE REGULATOR. TOTAL LOAD SUPPLIED BY A
SINGLE HOUSE LINE REGULATOR NOT EXCEEDING 150 CUBIC FEET PER 2HOUR.
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3
K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2
NOMINAL: 3 1 5 3 7
ACR: ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 11 ⁄8 13 ⁄8 – –
O UT SI DE: 0 . 3 75 0.500 0. 62 5 0. 75 0 0 . 8 75 1.125 1.375 1. 62 5 2 . 1 25
INSIDE:1 0 . 3 05 0.402 0. 52 7 0. 65 2 0 . 7 45 0.995 1.245 1. 48 1 1 . 9 59
LE N G T H( f ee t ) C A PA C I TY I N C U B I C FE E T O F G A S P E R H O U R
10 303 625 1270 2220 3150 6740 12 100 19 100 39 800
20 208 430 874 1530 2170 4630 8330 13 100 27 400
30 167 345 702 1230 1740 3720 6690 10 600 22 000
40 143 295 601 1050 1490 3180 5730 9030 18 800
50 127 262 532 931 1320 2820 5080 8000 16 700
60 115 237 482 843 1200 2560 4600 7250 15 100
70 106 218 444 776 1100 2350 4230 6670 13 900
80 98 203 413 722 1020 2190 3940 6210 12 900
90 92 190 387 677 961 2050 3690 5820 12 100
100 87 180 366 640 907 1940 3490 5500 11 500
125 77 159 324 567 804 1720 3090 4880 10 200
150 70 144 294 514 729 1560 2800 4420 9200
175 64 133 270 472 670 1430 2580 4060 8460
200 60 124 252 440 624 1330 2400 3780 7870

250
300 53
48 110
99 223
202 390
353 553
501 1180
1070 2130
1930 3350
3040 6980
6320
350 44 91 186 325 461 984 1770 2790 5820
400 41 85 173 302 429 916 1650 2600 5410
450 39 80 162 283 402 859 1550 2440 5080
500 36 75 153 268 380 811 1460 2300 4800
550 35 72 146 254 361 771 1390 2190 4560
600 33 68 139 243 344 735 1320 2090 4350
650 32 65 133 232 330 704 1270 2000 4160
700 30 63 128 223 317 676 1220 1920 4000
750 29 60 123 215 305 652 1170 1850 3850
800 28 58 119 208 295 629 1130 1790 3720
850 27 57 115 201 285 609 1100 1730 3600
900 27 55 111 195 276 590 1060 1680 3490
950 26 53 108 189 268 573 1030 1630 3390
1000 25 52 105 184 261 558 1000 1580 3300
1100 24 49 100 175 248 530 954 1500 3130
1200 23 47 95 167 237 505 910 1430 2990
1300 22 45 91 160 227 484 871 1370 2860
1400 21 43 88 153 218 465 837 1320 2750
1500
1600 20
19 42
40 85
82 148
143 210
202 448
432 806
779 1270
1230 2650
2560
1700 19 39 79 138 196 419 753 1190 2470
1800 18 38 77 134 190 406 731 1150 2400
1900 18 37 74 130 184 394 709 1120 2330
2000 17 36 72 126 179 383 690 1090 2270
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1
Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2 Where this table is used to size the tubing upstream of a line pressure regulator, the pipe or tubing downstream of the line pressure regulator shall be sized
using a pressure drop no greater than 1 inch water column (0.249 kPa).
3
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(13)
2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(n)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3
K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2
NOMINAL:
3 1 5 3 7 1 3
ACR: ⁄ 8
⁄ 2
⁄ 8
⁄ 4
⁄
8
1⁄ 8
1⁄ 8
– –
O UT SIDE : 0 . 3 75 0.500 0 . 6 25 0.750 0. 87 5 1.125 1. 37 5 1 . 6 25 2. 12 5
INSIDE:1 0 . 3 05 0.402 0 . 5 27 0.652 0. 74 5 0.995 1. 24 5 1 . 4 81 1. 95 9
LE N G TH( f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 511 1050 2140 3750 5320 11 400 20 400 32 200 67 100
20 351 724 1470 2580 3650 7800 14 000 22 200 46 100
30 282 582 1180 2070 2930 6270 11 300 17 800 37 000
40 241 498 1010 1770 2510 5360 9660 15 200 31 700
50 214 441 898 1570 2230 4750 8560 13 500 28 100
60 194 400 813 1420 2020 4310 7750 12 200 25 500
70 178 368 748 1310 1860 3960 7130 11 200 23 400
80 166 342 696 1220 1730 3690 6640 10 500 21 800
90 156 321 653 1140 1620 3460 6230 9820 20 400
100 147 303 617 1080 1530 3270 5880 9270 19 300
125 130 269 547 955 1360 2900 5210 8220 17 100
150 118 243 495 866 1230 2620 4720 7450 15 500
175 109 224 456 796 1130 2410 4350 6850 14 300
200 101 208 424 741 1050 2250 4040 6370 13 300
250 90 185 376 657 932 1990 3580 5650 11 800
300 81 167 340 595 844 1800 3250 5120 10 700
350 75 154 313 547 777 1660 2990 4710 9810
400 69 143 291 509 722 1540 2780 4380 9120
450 65 134 273 478 678 1450 2610 4110 8560
500 62 127 258 451 640 1370 2460 3880 8090
550 58 121 245 429 608 1300 2340 3690 7680
600 56 115 234 409 580 1240 2230 3520 7330
650 53 110 224 392 556 1190 2140 3370 7020
700 51 106 215 376 534 1140 2050 3240 6740
750 49 102 207 362 514 1100 1980 3120 6490
800 48 98 200 350 497 1060 1910 3010 6270
850 46 95 194 339 481 1030 1850 2910 6070
900 45 92 188 328 466 1000 1790 2820 5880
950 43 90 182 319 452 967 1740 2740 5710
1000 42 87 177 310 440 940 1690 2670 5560
1100 40 83 169 295 418 893 1610 2530 5280
1200 38 79 161 281 399 852 1530 2420 5040
1300 37 76 154 269 382 816 1470 2320 4820
1400 35 73 148 259 367 784 1410 2220 4630
1500 34 70 143 249 353 755 1360 2140 4460
1600 33 68 138 241 341 729 1310 2070 4310
1700 32 65 133 233 330 705 1270 2000 4170
1800 31 63 129 226 320 684 1230 1940 4040
1900 30 62 125 219 311 664 1200 1890 3930
2000 29 60 122 213 302 646 1160 1830 3820
3
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(14)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 1, 2
6.2(o)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w .c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

TUBE SIZE (EHD3)

FLOW
D ES IG NATI O N: 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 39 46 48 60 62
L EN G T H ( f e et ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CFE E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
5 46 63 115 134 225 270 471 546 895 1037 1790 2070 3660 4140
10 32 44 82 95 161 192 330 383 639 746 1260 1470 2600 2930
15 25 35 66 77 132 157 267 310 524 615 1030 1200 2140 2400
20 22 31 58 67 116 137 231 269 456 536 888 1050 1850 2080
25 19 27 52 60 104 122 206 240 409 482 793 936 1660 1860
30 18 25 47 55 96 112 188 218 374 442 723 856 1520 1700
40 15 21 41 47 83 97 162 188 325 386 625 742 1320 1470
50 13 19 37 42 75 87 144 168 292 347 559 665 1180 1320
60 12 17 34 38 68 80 131 153 267 318 509 608 1080 1200
70 11 16 31 36 63 74 121 141 248 295 471 563 1000 1110
80 10 15 29 33 60 69 113 132 232 277 440 527 940 1040
90 10 14 28 32 57 65 107 125 219 262 415 498 887 983
100 9 13 26 30 54 62 101 118 208 249 393 472 843 933
150 7 10 20 23 42 48 78 91 171 205 320 387 691 762
200 6 9 18 21 38 44 71 82 148 179 277 336 600 661
250 5 8 16 19 34 39 63 74 133 161 247 301 538 591
300 5 7 15 17 32 36 57 67 95 148 226 275 492 540
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.02833/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an
equivalent length of tubing to the following equation:
L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings, bends, or both.
3 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

192 20U
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TABLE 1216.2(15)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 1, 2
6.2(p)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.0 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: INITIAL SUPPLY PRESSURE OF 8.0 INCH WATER COLUMN OR GREATER
3
TUBE SI ZE (EHD)

F LO W
DE SI G NATIO N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 46 48 60 62
LE NG TH (f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
5 120 160 277 327 529 649 1180 1370 2140 4430 5010 8800 10 100
10 83 112 197 231 380 462 828 958 1530 3200 3560 6270 7160
15 67 90 161 189 313 379 673 778 1250 2540 2910 5140 5850
20 57 78 140 164 273 329 580 672 1090 2200 2530 4460 5070
25 51 69 125 147 245 295 518 599 978 1960 2270 4000 4540
30 46 63 115 134 225 270 471 546 895 1790 2070 3660 4140
40 39 54 100 116 196 234 407 471 778 1550 1800 3180 3590
50 35 48 89 104 176 210 363 421 698 1380 1610 2850 3210
60 32 44 82 95 161 192 330 383 639 1260 1470 2600 2930
70 29 41 76 88 150 178 306 355 593 1170 1360 2420 2720
80 27 38 71 82 141 167 285 331 555 1090 1280 2260 2540
90 26 36 67 77 133 157 268 311 524 1030 1200 2140 2400
100 24 34 63 73 126 149 254 295 498 974 1140 2030 2280
150 19 27 52 60 104 122 206 240 409 793 936 1660 1860
200 17 23 45 52 91 106 178 207 355 686 812 1440 1610
250 15 21 40 46 82 95 159 184 319 613 728 1290 1440
300 13 19 37 42 75 87 144 168 234 559 665 1180 1320
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an
equivalent length of tubing to the following equation:
L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings, bends, or both
.
3 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1216.2(16)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 1, 2
6.2(q)]
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 6.0 in. w.c .
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
INTENDED USE: INITIAL SUPPLY PRESSURE OF 11.0 INCH WATER COLUMN OR GREATER
TUBE SIZ E (EHD3)
F LO W
D E S I G N ATI O N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 46 48 60 62
LE N G T H ( f ee t ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R

5 173 229 389 461 737 911 1690 1950 3000 6280 7050 12 400 14 260
10 120 160 277 327 529 649 1180 1370 2140 4430 5010 8800 10 100
15 96 130 227 267 436 532 960 1110 1760 3610 4100 7210 8260
20 83 112 197 231 380 462 828 958 1530 3120 3560 6270 7160
25 74 99 176 207 342 414 739 855 1370 2790 3190 5620 6400
30 67 90 161 189 313 379 673 778 1250 2540 2910 5140 5850
40 57 78 140 164 273 329 580 672 1090 2200 2530 4460 5070
50 51 69 125 147 245 295 518 599 978 1960 2270 4000 4540
60 46 63 115 134 225 270 471 546 895 1790 2070 3660 4140
70 42 58 106 124 209 250 435 505 830 1660 1920 3390 3840
80 39 54 100 116 196 234 407 471 778 1550 1800 3180 3590
90 37 51 94 109 185 221 383 444 735 1460 1700 3000 3390
100 35 48 89 104 176 210 363 421 698 1380 1610 2850 3210
150 28 39 73 85 145 172 294 342 573 1130 1320 2340 2630
200 24 34 63 73 126 149 254 295 498 974 1140 2030 2280
250 21 30 57 66 114 134 226 263 447 870 1020 1820 2040
300 19 27 52 60 104 122 206 240 409 793 936 1660 1860
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
2
Table includes losses for four 90degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both
shall be increased by an equiv-
alent length of tubing tothe following equation:
L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and
n is the number of additional fittings, bends, or
both
.
3
EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD, the
greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1216.2(17)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 1,6.2(r)]
2, 3, 4

GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
TUBE SIZ E (EHD5)
FL O W
D E S I G N AT I O N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 39 46 48 60 62
L EN G TH ( f e et ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 270 353 587 700 1100 1370 2590 2990 4510 5037 9600 10 700 18 600 21 600
25 166 220 374 444 709 876 1620 1870 2890 3258 6040 6780 11 900 13 700
30 151 200 342 405 650 801 1480 1700 2640 2987 5510 6200 10 900 12 500
40 129 172 297 351 567 696 1270 1470 2300 2605 4760 5380 9440 10 900
50 115 154 266 314 510 624 1140 1310 2060 2343 4260 4820 8470 9720
75 93 124 218 257 420 512 922 1070 1690 1932 3470 3950 6940 7940
80 89 120 211 249 407 496 892 1030 1640 1874 3360 3820 6730 7690
100 79 107 189 222 366 445 795 920 1470 1685 3000 3420 6030 6880
150 64 87 155 182 302 364 646 748 1210 1389 2440 2800 4940 5620
200 55 75 135 157 263 317 557 645 1050 1212 2110 2430 4290 4870
250 49 67 121 141 236 284 497 576 941 1090 1890 2180 3850 4360
300 44 61 110 129 217 260 453 525 862 999 1720 1990 3520 3980
400 38 52 96 111 189 225 390 453 749 871 1490 1730 3060 3450
500 34 46 86 100 170 202 348 404 552 783 1330 1550 2740 3090
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.02833/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch =6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table does not include effect of pressure drop across the line regulator. Where regulator loss exceeds 0.75 psi (5.17 kPa), DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Con-
sult with regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across a regulator are capable of varying with flow rate.
2 CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding maximum capacity for a selected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manufacturer

3 for
Tableguidance.
includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased
by an equivalent length of tubing according to the following equation: L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional
fittings, bends, or both.
4
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
5
EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1216.2(18)
CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 1,6.2(s)]
2, 3, 4

GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60

TUBE SIZ E (EHD5)

FL O W
DE SI G NATI O N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 39 46 48 60 62

LEN G TH (f e e t ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R

10 523 674 1080 1300 2000 2530 4920 5660 8300 9140 18 100 19 800 34 400 40 400
25 322 420 691 827 1290 1620 3080 3540 5310 5911 11 400 12 600 22 000 25 600
30 292 382 632 755 1180 1480 2800 3230 4860 5420 10 400 11 500 20 100 23 400
40 251 329 549 654 1030 1280 2420 2790 4230 4727 8970 10 000 17 400 20 200
50 223 293 492 586 926 1150 2160 2490 3790 4251 8020 8930 15 600 18 100
75 180 238 403 479 763 944 1750 2020 3110 3506 6530 7320 12 800 14 800
80 174 230 391 463 740 915 1690 1960 3020 3400 6320 7090 12 400 14 300
100 154 205 350 415 665 820 1510 1740 2710 3057 5650 6350 11 100 12 800
150 124 166 287 339 548 672 1230 1420 2220 2521 4600 5200 9130 10 500
200 107 143 249 294 478 584 1060 1220 1930 2199 3980 4510 7930 9090
250 95 128 223 263 430 524 945 1090 1730 1977 3550 4040 7110 8140
300 86 116 204 240 394 479 860 995 1590 1813 3240 3690 6500 7430
400 74 100 177 208 343 416 742 858 1380 1581 2800 3210 5650 6440
500 66 89 159 186 309 373 662 766 1040 1422 2500 2870 5060 5760
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table does not include effect of pressure drop across the line regulator. Where regulator loss exceeds 1 psi ( 7 kPa), DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with regu-
lator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across regulator are capable of varying with the flow rate.
2 CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding the maximum capacity of selected regulator. Consult tubing manufacturer for guidance.
3 Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an equiva-

lent length of tubing to the following equation:L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (feet) of tubing andn is the number of additional fittings, bends, or both.
4 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
5 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD, the greater
the gas capacity of the tubing.

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TABLE 1216.2(19)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(t)]*
GAS : NATURAL
INLET P RESSURE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.3 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
NOMINAL OD: ⁄
12 34⁄ 1 1 1 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄2 2 3 4
D E S I G N AT I O N : S D R9. 3 S D R11 S D R11 S D R1 0 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11
ACT UAL ID : 0.660 0. 86 0 1 . 0 77 1. 32 8 1 . 5 54 1.943 2. 86 4 3 . 6 82
LE N G TH( f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 153 305 551 955 1440 2590 7170 13
900
20 105 210 379 656 991 1780 4920 9520
30 84 169 304 527 796 1430 3950 7640
40 72 144 260 451 681 1220 3380 6540
50 64 128 231 400 604 1080 3000 5800
60 58 116 209 362 547 983 2720 5250
70 53 107 192 333 503 904 2500 4830
80 50 99 179 310 468 841 2330 4500
90 46 93 168 291 439 789 2180 4220
100 44 88 159 275 415 745 2060 3990
125 39 78 141 243 368 661 1830 3530
150 35 71 127 221 333 598 1660 3200
175 32 65 117 203 306 551 1520 2940
200 30 60 109 189 285 512 1420 2740
250 27 54 97 167 253 454 1260 2430
300 24 48 88 152 229 411 1140 2200

350
400 22
21 45
42 81
75 139
130 211
196 378
352 1050
974 2020
1880
450 19 39 70 122 184 330 914 1770
500 18 37 66 115 174 312 863 1670
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.02833/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(20)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(u)]*
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESS URE: LESS THAN 2 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w .c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
NOMINAL OD: ⁄
12
⁄
34
1 1 1 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄2 2 3 4
D E S I G N ATI O N : S D R9 . 3 S D R11 S D R11 S D R10 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11
ACT UAL
ID: 0.660 0. 86 0 1 . 0 77 1.328 1. 55 4 1 . 9 43 2.864 3 . 6 82
L E N G TH( f e et ) C A PA C I T YI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 201 403 726 1260 1900 3410 9450 18
260
20 138 277 499 865 1310 2350 6490 12
550
30 111 222 401 695 1050 1880 5210 10
080
40 95 190 343 594 898 1610 4460 8630
50 84 169 304 527 796 1430 3950 7640
60 76 153 276 477 721 1300 3580 6930
70 70 140 254 439 663 1190 3300 6370
80 65 131 236 409 617 1110 3070 5930
90 61 123 221 383 579 1040 2880 5560
100 58 116 209 362 547 983 2720 5250
125 51 103 185 321 485 871 2410 4660
150 46 93 168 291 439 789 2180 4220
175 43 86 154 268 404 726 2010 3880
200 40 80 144 249 376 675 1870 3610
250 35 71 127 221 333 598 1660 3200
300 32 64 115 200 302 542 1500 2900

350
400 29
27 59
55 106
99 184
171 278
258 499
464 1380
1280 2670
2480
450 26 51 93 160 242 435 1200 2330
500 24 48 88 152 229 411 1140 2200
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.02833/h,
m 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(21)
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.2(v)]*
GAS : NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
PIPE SIZE (inch)
NOMINAL OD: ⁄
12 ⁄
34 1 1 1 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄2 2 3 4
D E S I G N AT I O N : S D R9. 3 S D R11 S D R11 S D R1 0 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11
ACT UAL
ID : 0.660 0. 86 0 1 . 0 77 1. 32 8 1 . 5 54 1.943 2. 86 4 3 . 6 82
LE N G TH( f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NC U B I CF E E TO FG A SP E RH O U R
10 1860 3720 6710 11 600 17600 31600 87300 169000
20 1280 2560 4610 7990 12100 21700 60000 116
000
30 1030 2050 3710 6420 9690 17
400 48
200 93
200
40 878 1760 3170 5490 8300 14
900 41
200 79
700
50 778 1560 2810 4870 7350 13
200 36
600 70
700
60 705 1410 2550 4410 6660 12
000 33
100 64
000
70 649 1300 2340 4060 6130 11
000 30
500 58
900
80 603 1210 2180 3780 5700 10
200 28
300 54
800
90 566 1130 2050 3540 5350 9610 26
600 51
400
100 535 1070 1930 3350 5050 9080 25
100 48
600
125 474 949 1710 2970 4480 8050 22
300 43
000
150 429 860 1550 2690 4060 7290 20
200 39
000
175 395 791 1430 2470 3730 6710 18
600 35
900
200 368 736 1330 2300 3470 6240 17
300 33
400
250 326 652 1180 2040 3080 5530 15
300 29
600
300 295 591 1070 1850 2790 5010 13
900 26
800
350 272 544 981 1700 2570 4610 12
800 24
700
400 253 506 913 1580 2390 4290 11
900 22
900
450 237 475 856 1480 2240 4020 11
100 21
500
500 224 448 809 1400 2120 3800 10
500 20
300
550 213 426 768 1330 2010 3610 9990 19
300
600 203 406 733 1270 1920 3440 9530 18
400
650 194 389 702 1220 1840 3300 9130 17
600
700 187 374 674 1170 1760 3170 8770 16
900
750 180 360 649 1130 1700 3050 8450 16
300
800 174 348 627 1090 1640 2950 8160 15
800
850 168 336 607 1050 1590 2850 7890 15
300
900 163 326 588 1020 1540 2770 7650 14
800
950 158 317 572 990 1500 2690 7430 14
400
1000 154 308 556 963 1450 2610 7230 14
000
1100 146 293 528 915 1380 2480 6870 13
300
1200 139 279 504 873 1320 2370 6550 12
700
1300 134 267 482 836 1260 2270 6270 12
100
1400 128 257 463 803 1210 2180 6030 11
600
1500 124 247 446 773 1170 2100 5810 11
200

1600
1700 119
115 239
231 431
417 747
723 1130
1090 2030
1960 5610
5430 800
10
500
1800 112 224 404 701 1060 1900 5260 10
200
1900 109 218 393 680 1030 1850 5110 9900
2000 106 212 382 662 1000 1800 4970 9600
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = 0.0283 m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(22) TABLE 1216.2(23)

POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING [NFPA 2, 3
54: TABLE 6.2(w)] POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING [NFPA 2, 3
54: TABLE 6.2(x)]
GAS : NATURAL GAS: NATURAL
INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2.0 psi INLET PRESSURE: LESS THAN 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 0.3 in. w .c. PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60 SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 0.60
1 1
PLASTIC TUBING SIZE (CTS)(inch) PLASTIC TUBING SIZE (CTS)(inch)
1 1
NOMINAL OD: ⁄2 1 NOMINAL OD: ⁄2 1

D E S I G N AT I O N : S D R7 S D R11 D E S I G N ATI O N : S D R7 S D R11

ACT UAL ID : 0. 44 5 0. 92 7 AC TUA L ID: 0 . 4 45 0.927
LENG TH (f ee t) CA PAC IT Y IN CU BIC FEE T OF GAS PE R HO UR LE NG TH (fe et ) CAPACIT Y IN CUBI C FE ET OF GA S PER HO UR
10 54 372 10 72 490
20 37 256 20 49 337
30 30 205 30 39 271
40 26 176 40 34 232
50 23 156 50 30 205
60 21 141 60 27 186
70 19 130 70 25 171
80 18 121 80 23 159
90 17 113 90 22 149
100 16 107 100 21 141
125 14 95 125 18 125
150 13 86 150 17 113
175 12 79 175 15 104
200 11 74 200 14 97
225 10 69 225 13 91
250 NA 65 250 12 86
275 NA 62 275 11 82
300 NA 59 300 11 78
350 NA 54 350 10 72
400 NA 51 400 NA 67
450 NA 47 450 NA 63
500 NA 45 500 NA 59
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour = For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 cubic foot per hour =
0.0283m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column 0.0283m3/h, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch water column
= 0.249 kPa = 0.249 kPa
Notes: Notes:
1 CTS = Copper tube size. 1 CTS = Copper tube size.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits. 2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
3 NA means a flow of less than 10 ft3/h (0.283 m3/h). 3 NA means a flow of less than 10 ft3/h (0.283 m3/h).

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TABLE 1216.2(24)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(a)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 10.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PIPE SIZING BETWEEN FIRST STAGE (HIGH PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND SECOND STAGE (LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR
PIPE SIZ E (inch)
NOMINAL
INSIDE: ⁄
12
⁄
34
1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4
ACT UAL : 0.622 0. 82 4 1 . 0 49 1.380 1.610 2. 06 7 2 . 4 69 3.068 4. 02 6
LENGTH
CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet)
10 3320 6950 13 100 26 900 40 300 77 600 124 000 219 000 446 000
20 2280 4780 9000 18 500 27 700 53 300 85 000 150 000 306 000
30 1830 3840 7220 14 800 22 200 42 800 68 200 121 000 246 000
40 1570 3280 6180 12 700 19 000 36 600 58 400 103 000 211 000
50 1390 2910 5480 11 300 16 900 32 500 51 700 91 500 187 000
60 1260 2640 4970 10 200 15 300 29 400 46 900 82 900 169 000
70 1160 2430 4570 9380 14 100 27 100 43 100 76 300 156 000
80 1080 2260 4250 8730 13 100 25 200 40 100 70 900 145 000
90 1010 2120 3990 8190 12 300 23 600 37 700 66 600 136 000
100 956 2000 3770 7730 11 600 22 300 35 600 62 900 128 000
125 848 1770 3340 6850 10 300 19 800 31 500 55 700 114 000
150 768 1610 3020 6210 9300 17 900 28 600 50 500 103 000
175 706 1480 2780 5710 8560 16 500 26 300 46 500 94 700
200 657 1370 2590 5320 7960 15 300 24 400 43 200 88 100
250 582 1220 2290 4710 7060 13 600 21 700 38 300 78 100
300 528 1100 2080 4270 6400 12 300 19 600 34 700 70 800
350
400 486
452 1020
945 1910
1780 3930
3650 5880
5470 11 300
10 500 18 800
16 100 31 700
29 900 65 600
60 100
450 424 886 1670 3430 5140 9890 15 800 27 900 56 800
500 400 837 1580 3240 4850 9340 14 900 26 300 53 700
550 380 795 1500 3070 4610 8870 14 100 25 000 51 000
600 363 759 1430 2930 4400 8460 13 500 23 900 48 600
650 347 726 1370 2810 4210 8110 12 900 22 800 46 600
700 334 698 1310 2700 4040 7790 12 400 21 900 44 800
750 321 672 1270 2600 3900 7500 12 000 21 100 43 100
800 310 649 1220 2510 3760 7240 11 500 20 400 41 600
850 300 628 1180 2430 3640 7010 11 200 19 800 40 300
900 291 609 1150 2360 3530 6800 10 800 19 200 39 100
950 283 592 1110 2290 3430 6600 10 500 18 600 37 900
1000 275 575 1080 2230 3330 6420 10 200 18 100 36 900
1100 261 546 1030 2110 3170 6100 9720 17 200 35 000
1200 249 521 982 2020 3020 5820 9270 16 400 33 400
1300 239 499 940 1930 2890 5570 8880 15 700 32 000
1400 229 480 903 1850 2780 5350 8530 15 100 30 800
1500 221 462 870 1790 2680 5160 8220 14 500 29 600
1600 213 446 840 1730 2590 4980 7940 14 000 28 600
1700
1800 206
200 432
419 813
789 1670
1620 2500
2430 4820
4670 7680
7450 13
13 600
200 27
26 700
900
1900 194 407 766 1570 2360 4540 7230 12 800 26 100
2000 189 395 745 1530 2290 4410 7030 12 400 25 400
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(25)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(b)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 10.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PIPE SIZING BETWEEN FIRST STAGE (HIGH PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND SECOND STAGE (LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR
PIPE SIZ E (inch)
NOMINAL
INSIDE: ⁄
12
⁄
34
1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4
ACT UAL : 0.622 0. 82 4 1 . 0 49 1.380 1. 61 0 2. 06 7 2. 46 9 3. 06 8 4 . 0 26
LENGTH
CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet)
10 5890 12 300 23 200 47 600 71 300 137 000 219 000 387 000 789 000
20 4050 8460 15 900 32 700 49 000 94 400 150 000 266 000 543 000
30 3250 6790 12 800 26 300 39 400 75 800 121 000 214 000 436 000
40 2780 5810 11 000 22 500 33 700 64 900 103 000 183 000 373 000
50 2460 5150 9710 19 900 29 900 57 500 91 600 162 000 330 000
60 2230 4670 8790 18 100 27 100 52 100 83 000 147 000 299 000
70 2050 4300 8090 16 600 24 900 47 900 76 400 135 000 275 000
80 1910 4000 7530 15 500 23 200 44 600 71 100 126 000 256 000
90 1790 3750 7060 14 500 21 700 41 800 66 700 118 000 240 000
100 1690 3540 6670 13 700 20 500 39 500 63 000 111 000 227 000
125 1500 3140 5910 12 100 18 200 35 000 55 800 98 700 201 000
150 1360 2840 5360 11 000 16 500 31 700 50 600 89 400 182 000
175 1250 2620 4930 10 100 15 200 29 200 46 500 82 300 167 800
200 1160 2430 4580 9410 14 100 27 200 43 300 76 500 156 100
250 1030 2160 4060 8340 12 500 24 100 38 400 67 800 138 400
300 935 1950 3680 7560 11 300 21 800 34 800 61 500 125 400
350 860 1800 3390 6950 10 400 20 100 32 000 56 500 115 300
400 800 1670 3150 6470 9690 18 700 29 800 52 600 107 300
450 751 1570 2960 6070 9090 17 500 27 900 49 400 100 700
500 709 1480 2790 5730 8590 16 500 26 400 46 600 95 100
550 673 1410 2650 5450 8160 15 700 25 000 44 300 90 300
600 642 1340 2530 5200 7780 15 000 23 900 42 200 86 200
650 615 1290 2420 4980 7450 14 400 22 900 40 500 82 500
700 591 1240 2330 4780 7160 13 800 22 000 38 900 79 300
750 569 1190 2240 4600 6900 13 300 21 200 37 400 76 400
800 550 1150 2170 4450 6660 12 800 20 500 36 200 73 700
850 532 1110 2100 4300 6450 12 400 19 800 35 000 71 400
900 516 1080 2030 4170 6250 12 000 19 200 33 900 69 200
950 501 1050 1970 4050 6070 11 700 18 600 32 900 67 200
1000 487 1020 1920 3940 5900 11 400 18 100 32 000 65 400
1100 463 968 1820 3740 5610 10 800 17 200 30 400 62 100
1200 442 923 1740 3570 5350 10 300 16 400 29 000 59 200
1300 423 884 1670 3420 5120 9870 15 700 27 800 56 700
1400 406 849 1600 3280 4920 9480 15 100 26 700 54 500
1500 391 818 1540 3160 4740 9130 14 600 25 700 52 500
1600 378 790 1490 3060 4580 8820 14 100 24 800 50 700
1700
1800 366
355 765
741 1440
1400 2960
2870 4430
4300 8530
8270 13
13 600
200 24
23 000
300 49
47 000
600
1900 344 720 1360 2780 4170 8040 12 800 22 600 46 200
2000 335 700 1320 2710 4060 7820 12 500 22 000 44 900
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(26)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(c)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PIPE SIZING BETWEEN 2 PSI SERVICE AND LINE PRESSURE REGULATOR
PIPE SIZE (inch)

NOMINAL: ⁄
12
⁄
34
1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4
A C TU A LI D : 0.622 0. 82 4 1 . 0 49 1.380 1.610 2. 06 7 2 . 4 69 3.068 4. 02 6
LENGTH
CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet)
10 2680 5590 10 500 21 600 32 400 62 400 99 500 176 000 359 000
20 1840 3850 7240 14 900 22 300 42 900 68 400 121 000 247 000
30 1480 3090 5820 11 900 17 900 34 500 54 900 97 100 198 000
40 1260 2640 4980 10 200 15 300 29 500 47 000 83 100 170 000
50 1120 2340 4410 9060 13 600 26 100 41 700 73 700 150 000
60 1010 2120 4000 8210 12 300 23 700 37 700 66 700 136 000
70 934 1950 3680 7550 11 300 21 800 34 700 61 400 125 000
80 869 1820 3420 7020 10 500 20 300 32 300 57 100 116 000
90 815 1700 3210 6590 9880 19 000 30 300 53 600 109 000
100 770 1610 3030 6230 9330 18 000 28 600 50 600 103 000
125 682 1430 2690 5520 8270 15 900 25 400 44 900 91 500
150 618 1290 2440 5000 7490 14 400 23 000 40 700 82 900
175 569 1190 2240 4600 6890 13 300 21 200 37 400 76 300
200 529 1110 2080 4280 6410 12 300 19 700 34 800 71 000
250 469 981 1850 3790 5680 10 900 17 400 30 800 62 900
300 425 889 1670 3440 5150 9920 15 800 27 900 57 000
350
400 391
364 817
760 1540
1430 3160
2940 4740
4410 9120
8490 14 500
13 500 25 900
23 700 52 800
48 400
450 341 714 1340 2760 4130 7960 12 700 22 400 45 800
500 322 674 1270 2610 3910 7520 12 000 21 200 43 200
550 306 640 1210 2480 3710 7140 11 400 20 100 41 100
600 292 611 1150 2360 3540 6820 10 900 19 200 39 200
650 280 585 1100 2260 3390 6530 10 400 18 400 37 500
700 269 562 1060 2170 3260 6270 9990 17 700 36 000
750 259 541 1020 2090 3140 6040 9630 17 000 34 700
800 250 523 985 2020 3030 5830 9300 16 400 33 500
850 242 506 953 1960 2930 5640 9000 15 900 32 400
900 235 490 924 1900 2840 5470 8720 15 400 31 500
950 228 476 897 1840 2760 5310 8470 15 000 30 500
1000 222 463 873 1790 2680 5170 8240 14 600 29 700
1100 210 440 829 1700 2550 4910 7830 13 800 28 200
1200 201 420 791 1620 2430 4680 7470 13 200 26 900
1300 192 402 757 1550 2330 4490 7150 12 600 25 800
1400 185 386 727 1490 2240 4310 6870 12 100 24 800
1500 178 372 701 1440 2160 4150 6620 11 700 23 900
1600 172 359 677 1390 2080 4010 6390 11 300 23 000
1700
1800 166
161 348
337 655
635 1340
1300 2010
1950 3880
3760 6180
6000 10
10 900
600 22
21 300
600
1900 157 327 617 1270 1900 3650 5820 10 300 21 000
2000 152 318 600 1230 1840 3550 5660 10 000 20 400
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(27)
SCHEDULE 40 METALLIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(d)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET P RESSURE: 11.0 in. w.c.
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PIPE SIZING BETWEEN SINGLE OR SECOND STAGE (LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND APPLIANCE
PIPE SIZE (inch)
NOMINAL
INSIDE: ⁄
12
⁄
34
1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21 ⁄2 3 4
A C TU A LI D : 0 . 6 22 0.824 1. 04 9 1 . 3 80 1.610 2. 06 7 2. 4 69 3 . 0 68 4.026
LENGTH
CAPACITY IN THOUSANDS OF BTU PER HOUR
(feet)
10 291 608 1150 2350 3520 6790 10 800 19 100 39 000
20 200 418 787 1620 2420 4660 7430 13 100 26 800
30 160 336 632 1300 1940 3750 5970 10 600 21 500
40 137 287 541 1110 1660 3210 5110 9030 18 400
50 122 255 480 985 1480 2840 4530 8000 16 300
60 110 231 434 892 1340 2570 4100 7250 14 800
80 101 212 400 821 1230 2370 3770 6670 13 600
100 94 197 372 763 1140 2200 3510 6210 12 700
125 89 185 349 716 1070 2070 3290 5820 11 900
150 84 175 330 677 1010 1950 3110 5500 11 200
175 74 155 292 600 899 1730 2760 4880 9950
200 67 140 265 543 814 1570 2500 4420 9010
250 62 129 243 500 749 1440 2300 4060 8290
300 58 120 227 465 697 1340 2140 3780 7710
350 51 107 201 412 618 1190 1900 3350 6840
400 46 97 182 373 560 1080 1720 3040 6190
450 42 89 167 344 515 991 1580 2790 5700
500 40 83 156 320 479 922 1470 2600 5300
550 37 78 146 300 449 865 1380 2440 4970
600 35 73 138 283 424 817 1300 2300 4700
650 33 70 131 269 403 776 1240 2190 4460
700 32 66 125 257 385 741 1180 2090 4260
750 30 64 120 246 368 709 1130 2000 4080
800 29 61 115 236 354 681 1090 1920 3920
850 28 59 111 227 341 656 1050 1850 3770
900 27 57 107 220 329 634 1010 1790 3640
950 26 55 104 213 319 613 978 1730 3530
1000 25 53 100 206 309 595 948 1680 3420
1100 25 52 97 200 300 578 921 1630 3320
1200 24 50 95 195 292 562 895 1580 3230
1300 23 48 90 185 277 534 850 1500 3070
1400 22 46 86 176 264 509 811 1430 2930
1500 21 44 82 169 253 487 777 1370 2800
1600 20 42 79 162 243 468 746 1320 2690
1700 19 40 76 156 234 451 719 1270 2590
1800 19 39 74 151 226 436 694 1230 2500
1900
2000 18
18 38
37 71
69 146
142 219
212 422
409 672
652 1190
1150 2420
2350
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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TABLE 1216.2(28)
2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(e)]
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 10.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: TUBE SIZING BETWEEN FIRST STAGE (HIGH PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND SECOND STAGE (LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR
TUBE SI ZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3 1 1

NOMINAL: K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2
3 1 5 3 7
ACR: ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 11 ⁄8 13 ⁄8 – –
O UT SI DE: 0.375 0.500 0. 62 5 0 . 7 50 0. 8 75 1.125 1.375 1. 62 5 2 . 1 25
INSIDE:1 0.305 0.402 0. 52 7 0 . 6 52 0. 7 45 0.995 1.245 1. 48 1 1 . 9 59
L E N G T H( f ee t ) C A PA C I T YI NTH O U S A N D SO FB TUP E RH O U R
10 513 1060 2150 3760 5330 11 400 20 500 32 300 67 400
20 352 727 1480 2580 3670 7830 14 100 22 200 46 300
30 283 584 1190 2080 2940 6290 11 300 17 900 37 200
40 242 500 1020 1780 2520 5380 9690 15 300 31 800
50 215 443 901 1570 2230 4770 8590 13 500 28 200
60 194 401 816 1430 2020 4320 7780 12 300 25 600
70 179 369 751 1310 1860 3980 7160 11 300 23 500
80 166 343 699 1220 1730 3700 6660 10 500 21 900
90 156 322 655 1150 1630 3470 6250 9850 20 500
100 147 304 619 1080 1540 3280 5900 9310 19 400
125 131 270 549 959 1360 2910 5230 8250 17 200
150 118 244 497 869 1230 2630 4740 7470 15 600
175 109 225 457 799 1130 2420 4360 6880 14 300
200 101 209 426 744 1060 2250 4060 6400 13 300
250 90 185 377 659 935 2000 3600 5670 11 800
300 81 168 342 597 847 1810 3260 5140 10 700
350 75 155 314 549 779 1660 3000 4730 9840
400 70 144 292 511 725 1550 2790 4400 9160
450 65 135 274 480 680 1450 2620 4130 8590
500 62 127 259 453 643 1370 2470 3900 8120
550 59 121 246 430 610 1300 2350 3700 7710
600 56 115 235 410 582 1240 2240 3530 7350
650 54 111 225 393 558 1190 2140 3380 7040
700 51 106 216 378 536 1140 2060 3250 6770
750 50 102 208 364 516 1100 1980 3130 6520
800 48 99 201 351 498 1060 1920 3020 6290
850 46 96 195 340 482 1030 1850 2920 6090
900 45 93 189 330 468 1000 1800 2840 5910
950 44 90 183 320 454 970 1750 2750 5730
1000 42 88 178 311 442 944 1700 2680 5580
1100 40 83 169 296 420 896 1610 2540 5300
1200 38 79 161 282 400 855 1540 2430 5050
1300 37 76 155 270 383 819 1470 2320 4840
1400 35 73 148 260 368 787 1420 2230 4650
1500 34 70 143 250 355 758 1360 2150 4480
1600 33 68 138 241 343 732 1320 2080 4330
1700 32 66 134 234 331 708 1270 2010 4190
1800 31 64 130 227 321 687 1240 1950 4060
1900 30 62 126 220 312 667 1200 1890 3940
2000 29 60 122 214 304 648 1170 1840 3830
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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2, 3
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(f)]
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET P RESSURE: 11.0 in. w.c.
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: TUBE SIZING BETWEEN SINGLE OR SECOND STAGE (LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND APPLIANCE
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3 1 1

NOMINAL: K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2
3 1 5 3 7
ACR: ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 11 ⁄8 13 ⁄8 – –
O UT SI DE: 0 . 3 75 0 . 5 00 0. 62 5 0. 75 0 0. 87 5 1 . 1 25 1.375 1.625 2. 12 5
INSIDE:1 0 . 3 05 0 . 4 02 0. 52 7 0. 65 2 0. 74 5 0 . 9 95 1.245 1.481 1. 95 9
LE N G T H ( f ee t ) C A PA C I T YI NT H O U S A N D SO FB T UP E RH O U R
10 45 93 188 329 467 997 1800 2830 5890
20 31 64 129 226 321 685 1230 1950 4050
30 25 51 104 182 258 550 991 1560 3250
40 21 44 89 155 220 471 848 1340 2780
50 19 39 79 138 195 417 752 1180 2470
60 17 35 71 125 177 378 681 1070 2240
70 16 32 66 115 163 348 626 988 2060
80 15 30 61 107 152 324 583 919 1910
90 14 28 57 100 142 304 547 862 1800
100 13 27 54 95 134 287 517 814 1700
125 11 24 48 84 119 254 458 722 1500
150 10 21 44 76 108 230 415 654 1360
175 NA 20 40 70 99 212 382 602 1250
200 NA 18 37 65 92 197 355 560 1170
250 NA 16 33 58 82 175 315 496 1030
300 NA 15 30 52 74 158 285 449 936
350 NA 14 28 48 68 146 262 414 861
400 NA 13 26 45 63 136 244 385 801
450 NA 12 24 42 60 127 229 361 752
500 NA 11 23 40 56 120 216 341 710
550 NA 11 22 38 53 114 205 324 674
600 NA 10 21 36 51 109 196 309 643
650 NA NA 20 34 49 104 188 296 616
700 NA NA 19 33 47 100 180 284 592
750 NA NA 18 32 45 96 174 274 570
800 NA NA 18 31 44 93 168 264 551
850 NA NA 17 30 42 90 162 256 533
900 NA NA 17 29 41 87 157 248 517
950 NA NA 16 28 40 85 153 241 502
1000 NA NA 16 27 39 83 149 234 488
1100 NA NA 15 26 37 78 141 223 464
1200 NA NA 14 25 35 75 135 212 442
1300 NA NA 14 24 34 72 129 203 423
1400 NA NA 13 23 32 69 124 195 407
1500 NA NA 13 22 31 66 119 188 392
1600 NA NA 12 21 30 64 115 182 378
1700 NA NA 12 20 29 62 112 176 366
1800 NA NA 11 20 28 60 108 170 355
1900 NA NA 11 19 27 58 105 166 345
2000 NA NA 11 19 27 57 102 161 335
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
3 NA means a flow of less than 10 000 Btu/h (2.93 kW).

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2
SEMI-RIGID COPPER TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(g)]
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: TUBE SIZING BETWEEN 2 PSIG SERVICE AND LINE PRESSURE REGULATOR
TUBE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 5 3 1 1

NOMINAL: K & L: ⁄4 ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2
3 1 5 3 7
ACR: ⁄8 ⁄2 ⁄8 ⁄4 ⁄8 11 ⁄8 13 ⁄8 – –
O UT SID E: 0. 37 5 0. 50 0 0. 62 5 0 . 7 50 0.875 1 . 1 25 1. 37 5 1 . 6 25 2. 12 5
INSIDE:1 0. 30 5 0. 40 2 0. 52 7 0 . 6 52 0.745 0 . 9 95 1. 24 5 1 . 4 81 1. 95 9
LE NG T H (f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NT H O U S A N D SO FB T UP E RH O U R
10 413 852 1730 3030 4300 9170 16 500 26 000 54 200
20 284 585 1190 2080 2950 6310 11 400 17 900 37 300
30 228 470 956 1670 2370 5060 9120 14 400 29 900
40 195 402 818 1430 2030 4330 7800 12 300 25 600
50 173 356 725 1270 1800 3840 6920 10 900 22 700
60 157 323 657 1150 1630 3480 6270 9880 20 600
70 144 297 605 1060 1500 3200 5760 9090 18 900
80 134 276 562 983 1390 2980 5360 8450 17 600
90 126 259 528 922 1310 2790 5030 7930 16 500
100 119 245 498 871 1240 2640 4750 7490 15 600
125 105 217 442 772 1100 2340 4210 6640 13 800
150 95 197 400 700 992 2120 3820 6020 12 500
175 88 181 368 644 913 1950 3510 5540 11 500
200 82 168 343 599 849 1810 3270 5150 10 700
250 72 149 304 531 753 1610 2900 4560 9510
300 66 135 275 481 682 1460 2620 4140 8610
350 60 124 253 442 628 1340 2410 3800 7920
400 56 116 235 411 584 1250 2250 3540 7370
450 53 109 221 386 548 1170 2110 3320 6920
500 50 103 209 365 517 1110 1990 3140 6530
550 47 97 198 346 491 1050 1890 2980 6210
600 45 93 189 330 469 1000 1800 2840 5920
650 43 89 181 316 449 959 1730 2720 5670
700 41 86 174 304 431 921 1660 2620 5450
750 40 82 168 293 415 888 1600 2520 5250
800 39 80 162 283 401 857 1540 2430 5070
850 37 77 157 274 388 829 1490 2350 4900
900 36 75 152 265 376 804 1450 2280 4750
950 35 72 147 258 366 781 1410 2220 4620
1000 34 71 143 251 356 760 1370 2160 4490
1100 32 67 136 238 338 721 1300 2050 4270
1200 31 64 130 227 322 688 1240 1950 4070
1300 30 61 124 217 309 659 1190 1870 3900
1400 28 59 120 209 296 633 1140 1800 3740
1500 27 57 115 201 286 610 1100 1730 3610
1600 26 55 111 194 276 589 1060 1670 3480
1700 26 53 108 188 267 570 1030 1620 3370
1800 25 51 104 182 259 553 1000 1570 3270
1900 24 50 101 177 251 537 966 1520 3170
2000 23 48 99 172 244 522 940 1480 3090
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table capacities are based on Type K copper tubing inside diameter (shown), which has the smallest inside diameter of the copper tubing products.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE 1, 2
6.3(h)]
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRES SURE: 11.0 in. w.c.
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: CSST SIZING BETWEEN SINGLE OR SECOND STAGE (LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND APPLIANCE SHUTOFF VALVE
3
TUBE SIZE (EHD)

FL O WD E S I G N AT I O N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 39 46 48 60 62
L EN G TH ( f e et ) C A PA C I TYI NTH O U S A N D SO FB TUP E RH O U R
5 72 99 181 211 355 426 744 863 1420 1638 2830 3270 5780 6550
10 50 69 129 150 254 303 521 605 971 1179 1990 2320 4110 4640
15 39 55 104 121 208 248 422 490 775 972 1620 1900 3370 3790
20 34 49 91 106 183 216 365 425 661 847 1400 1650 2930 3290
25 30 42 82 94 164 192 325 379 583 762 1250 1480 2630 2940
30 28 39 74 87 151 177 297 344 528 698 1140 1350 2400 2680
40 23 33 64 74 131 153 256 297 449 610 988 1170 2090 2330
50 20 30 58 66 118 137 227 265 397 548 884 1050 1870 2080
60 19 26 53 60 107 126 207 241 359 502 805 961 1710 1900
70 17 25 49 57 99 117 191 222 330 466 745 890 1590 1760
80 15 23 45 52 94 109 178 208 307 438 696 833 1490 1650
90 15 22 44 50 90 102 169 197 286 414 656 787 1400 1550
100 14 20 41 47 85 98 159 186 270 393 621 746 1330 1480
150 11 15 31 36 66 75 123 143 217 324 506 611 1090 1210
200 9 14 28 33 60 69 112 129 183 283 438 531 948 1050
250 8 12 25 30 53 61 99 117 163 254 390 476 850 934
300 8 11 23 26 50 57 90 107 147 234 357 434 777 854
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased
by an equivalent length of tubing to the following equation: L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings,
bends, or both.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
3 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE1,6.3(i)]
2, 3, 4

GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE

INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: CSST SIZING BETWEEN 2 PSI SERVICE AND LINE PRESSURE REGULATOR
5
TUBE SIZE (EHD)

F LO W
D E S I G N ATI O N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 39 46 48 60 62
LE N G T H( f ee t ) C A PA C I T YI NT H O U S A N D SO FB TUP E RH O U R

10 426 558 927 1110 1740 2170 4100 4720 7130 7958 15 200 16 800 29 400 34 200
25 262 347 591 701 1120 1380 2560 2950 4560 5147 9550 10 700 18 800 21 700
30 238 316 540 640 1030 1270 2330 2690 4180 4719 8710 9790 17 200 19 800
40 203 271 469 554 896 1100 2010 2320 3630 4116 7530 8500 14 900 17 200
50 181 243 420 496 806 986 1790 2070 3260 3702 6730 7610 13 400 15 400
75 147 196 344 406 663 809 1460 1690 2680 3053 5480 6230 11 000 12 600
80 140 189 333 393 643 768 1410 1630 2590 2961 5300 6040 10 600 12 200
100 124 169 298 350 578 703 1260 1450 2330 2662 4740 5410 9530 10 900
150 101 137 245 287 477 575 1020 1180 1910 2195 3860 4430 7810 8890
200 86 118 213 248 415 501 880 1020 1660 1915 3340 3840 6780 7710
250 77 105 191 222 373 448 785 910 1490 1722 2980 3440 6080 6900
300 69 96 173 203 343 411 716 829 1360 1578 2720 3150 5560 6300
400 60 82 151 175 298 355 616 716 1160 1376 2350 2730 4830 5460
500 53 72 135 158 268 319 550 638 1030 1237 2100 2450 4330 4880
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1
Table does not include effect of pressure drop across the line regulator. Where regulator loss exceeds 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa) [based on 13 inch water column (3.2 kPa)

outlet pressure], DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across a regulator
are capable of varying with flow rate.
2 CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding the maximum capacity for a selected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manufac-
turer for guidance.
3
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by
an equivalent length of tubing to the following equation:L = 1.3 n, where L is additional length (ft) of tubing and n is the number of additional fittings, bends, or
both.
4
Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
5
EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD,
the greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL TUBING (CSST) [NFPA 54: TABLE1,6.3(j)]
2, 3, 4

GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE

INLET P RESSURE: 5.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 3.5 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
TUBE SI ZE (EHD5)
FLOW
D ES IG N AT I O N : 13 15 18 19 23 25 30 31 37 39 46 48 60 62

LE N G T H ( f ee t ) C A PA C I T YI NT H O U S A N D SO FB T UP E RH O U R
10 826 1070 1710 2060 3150 4000 7830 8950 13 100 14 441 28 600 31 200 54 400 63 800
25 509 664 1090 1310 2040 2550 4860 5600 8400 9339 18 000 19 900 34 700 40 400
30 461 603 999 1190 1870 2340 4430 5100 7680 8564 16 400 18 200 31 700 36 900
40 396 520 867 1030 1630 2030 3820 4400 6680 7469 14 200 15 800 27 600 32 000
50 352 463 777 926 1460 1820 3410 3930 5990 6717 12 700 14 100 24 700 28 600
75 284 376 637 757 1210 1490 2770 3190 4920 5539 10 300 11 600 20 300 23 400
80 275 363 618 731 1170 1450 2680 3090 4770 5372 9990 11 200 19 600 22 700
100 243 324 553 656 1050 1300 2390 2760 4280 4830 8930 10 000 17 600 20 300
150 196 262 453 535 866 1060 1940 2240 3510 3983 7270 8210 14 400 16 600
200 169 226 393 464 755 923 1680 1930 3050 3474 6290 7130 12 500 14 400
250 150 202 352 415 679 828 1490 1730 2740 3124 5620 6390 11 200 12 900
300 136 183 322 379 622 757 1360 1570 2510 2865 5120 5840 10 300 11 700
400 117 158 279 328 542 657 1170 1360 2180 2498 4430 5070 8920 10 200
500 104 140 251 294 488 589 1050 1210 1950 2247 3960 4540 8000 9110
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes:
1 Table does not include effect of pressure drop across the line regulator. Where regulator loss exceeds 0.5 psi (3.4 kPa) [based on 13 inch
water column (3.2 kPa) out-
let pressure], DO NOT USE THIS TABLE. Consult with regulator manufacturer for pressure drops and capacity factors. Pressure drops across regulator
a are capa-
ble of varying with flow rate.
2 CAUTION: Capacities shown in table are capable of exceeding the maximum capac
ity for a selected regulator. Consult with regulator or tubing manufacturer for
guidance.
3
Table includes losses for four 90 degree (1.57 rad) bends and two end fittings. Tubing runs with larger numbers of bends, fittings, or both shall be increased by an equiv-
alent length of tubing to the following equation:
L = 1.3 n, whereL is additional length (ft) of tubingandn is the number of additional fittings, bends, or
both.
4 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.
5 EHD = Equivalent Hydraulic Diameter, which is a measure of the relative hydraulic efficiency between different tubing sizes. The greater the value of EHD, the
greater the gas capacity of the tubing.

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POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(k)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET P RESSURE: 11.0 in. w.c.
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PE SIZING BETWEEN INTEGRAL SECOND-STAGE REGULATOR AT TANK OR SECOND-STAGE
(LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND BUILDING
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3
NOMINAL OD: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 11 ⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 3 4
D E S I G N AT I O N : S D R9. 3 S D R11 S D R11 S D R1 0 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11
ACT UAL
ID : 0.660 0. 86 0 1 . 0 77 1. 32 8 1 . 5 54 1.943 2. 86 4 3 . 6 82
LE N G TH( f e e t ) C A PA C I TYI NT H O U S A N D SO FB T UP E RH O U R
10 340 680 1230 2130 3210 5770 16
000 30
900
20 233 468 844 1460 2210 3970 11
000 21
200
30 187 375 677 1170 1770 3180 8810 17
000
40 160 321 580 1000 1520 2730 7540 14
600
50 142 285 514 890 1340 2420 6680 12
900
60 129 258 466 807 1220 2190 6050 700
11
70 119 237 428 742 1120 2010 5570 10
800
80 110 221 398 690 1040 1870 5180 10
000
90 103 207 374 648 978 1760 4860 9400
100 98 196 353 612 924 1660 4590 8900
125 87 173 313 542 819 1470 4070 7900
150 78 157 284 491 742 1330 3690 7130
175 72 145 261 452 683 1230 3390 6560
200 67 135 243 420 635 1140 3160 6100
250 60 119 215 373 563 1010 2800 5410
300
350 54
50 108
99 195
179 338
311 510
469 916
843 2530
2330 4900
4510
400 46 92 167 289 436 784 2170 4190
450 43 87 157 271 409 736 2040 3930
500 41 82 148 256 387 695 1920 3720
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC PIPE [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(l)]*
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET PRESSURE: 2.0 psi
PRESSURE DROP: 1.0 psi
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PE PIPE SIZING BETWEEN 2 PSI SERVICE REGULATOR AND LINE PRESSURE REGULATOR
PIPE SIZE (inch)
1 3 1 1
NOMINAL OD: ⁄2 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄4 1 ⁄2 2 3 4
D E S I G N ATI O N : S D R9 . 3 S D R11 S D R11 S D R10 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11 S D R11
ACT UAL
ID: 0.660 0. 86 0 1 . 0 77 1.328 1. 55 4 1 . 9 43 2.864 3 . 6 82
L E N G TH( f e et ) C A PA C I TYI NTH O U S A N D SO FB T UP E RH O U R
10 3130 6260 11300 19600 29500 53100 147000 284000
20 2150 4300 7760 13400 20300 36500 101000 195000
30 1730 3450 6230 10800 16300 29300 81100 157000
40 1480 2960 5330 9240 14000 25
100 69400 134100
50 1310 2620 4730 8190 12400 22
200 61500 119000
60 1190 2370 4280 7420 11
200 20
100 55700 108000
70 1090 2180 3940 6830 10
300 18
500 51
300 99
100
80 1010 2030 3670 6350 9590 17
200 47
700 92200
90 952 1910 3440 5960 9000 16
200 44
700 86500
100 899 1800 3250 5630 8500 15
300 42
300 81700
125 797 1600 2880 4990 7530 13
500 37
500 72400
150 722 1450 2610 4520 6830 12
300 33
900 65600
175 664 1330 2400 4160 6280 11
300 31
200 60300
200 618 1240 2230 3870 5840 10
500 29
000 56100
250 548 1100 1980 3430 5180 9300 25
700 49
800
300 496 994 1790 3110 4690 8430 23
300 45
100
350 457 914 1650 2860 4320 7760 21
500 41
500
400 425 851 1530 2660 4020 7220 12
000 38
600
450 399 798 1440 2500 3770 6770 18
700 36
200
500 377 754 1360 2360 3560 6390 17
700 34
200
550 358 716 1290 2240 3380 6070 16
800 32
500
600 341 683 1230 2140 3220 5790 16
000 31
000
650 327 654 1180 2040 3090 5550 15
400 29
700
700 314 628 1130 1960 2970 5330 14
700 28
500
750 302 605 1090 1890 2860 5140 14
200 27
500
800 292 585 1050 1830 2760 4960 13
700 26
500
850 283 566 1020 1770 2670 4800 13
300 25
700
900 274 549 990 1710 2590 4650 12
900 24
900
950 266 533 961 1670 2520 4520 12
500 24
200
1000 259 518 935 1620 2450 4400 12
200 23
500
1100 246 492 888 1540 2320 4170 11
500 22
300
1200 234 470 847 1470 2220 3980 11
000 21
300
1300 225 450 811 1410 2120 3810 10
600 20
400
1400 216 432 779 1350 2040 3660 10
100 19
600
1500 208 416 751 1300 1960 3530 9760 18
900
1600 201 402 725 1260 1900 3410 9430 18
200
1700 194 389 702 1220 1840 3300 9130 17
600
1800 188 377 680 1180 1780 3200 8850 17
100
1900 183 366 661 1140 1730 3110 8590 16
600
2000 178 356 643 1110 1680 3020 8360 16
200
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
* Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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2
POLYETHYLENE PLASTIC TUBING [NFPA 54: TABLE 6.3(m)]
GAS: UNDILUTED PROPANE
INLET P RESSURE: 11.0 in. w.c.
PRESSURE DROP: 0.5 in. w.c.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.50
INTENDED USE: PE TUBE SIZING BETWEEN INTEGRAL
SECOND-STAGE REGULATOR AT TANK OR SECOND-STAGE
(LOW PRESSURE) REGULATOR AND BUILDING

PLASTIC TUBING SIZE (CTS)

1 (inch)
1
NOMINAL OD: ⁄2 1
D E S I G N AT I O N : S D R7 S D R11
A C T U AILD : 0.445 0 . 9 27
LE NG TH (f ee t) CAPACIT Y I N T HO USAN DS OF B TU PE R H OU R
10 121 828
20 83 569
30 67 457
40 57 391
50 51 347
60 46 314
70 42 289
80 39 269
90 37 252
100 35 238
125 31 211
150 28 191
175 26 176
200 24 164

225
250 22
21 154
145
275 20 138
300 19 132
350 18 121
400 16 113
450 15 106
500 15 100
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per
hour = 0.293 kW, 1 inch water column = 0.249 kPa
Notes:
1
CTS = Copper tube size.
2 Table entries are rounded to 3 significant digits.

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HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS

Part I – General Requirements. 1301.6 Existing Systems. The altered, renovated, or

modernized portion of an existing system or individual
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1301.0 General. component shall be required to meet the installation and
equipment requirements stated in this chapter. Where the
1301.1 Applicability. This chapter applies to the special
» fixtures and systems in health care facilities; the special
plumbing requirements for such facilities; and the installa-
alteration,performance
existing renovation,requirements
or modernization adversely
of a system or impacts
compo-
nent, additional upgrading shall be required. An existing
tion, testing, and verification of Categories 1, 2, and 3 system that does not comply with the provisions of this
medical gas and medical vacuum piping systems, except as chapter shall be permitted to be continued in use where the
otherwise indicated in this chapter, from the central supply Authority Having Jurisdiction has determined that such use
system to the station outlets or inlets in hospitals, clinics, does not constitute a distinct hazard to life. [NFPA
and other health care facilities. Other plumbing in such 99:1.3.2.1 – 1.3.2.3]
facilities shall comply with other applicable sections of this
code. For Category 3 medical gas systems, only oxygen
and nitrous oxide shall be used. 1302.0 Design Requirements.
» 1301.2 Where Not Applicable. This chapter does not
apply to the following except as otherwise addressed in this
1302.1 Building System Categories. Building systems
in health care facilities shall be designed in accordance with
chapter: Category 1 through Category 3 requirements as detailed in
(1) Cylin der and cont ainer ma nageme nt, stor age, and this chapter. [NFPA 99:4.1]
reserve requirements 1302.2 Patient Care Rooms. The governing body of the
(2) Bulk supply systems facility or its designee shall establish the following areas in
(3) Electrical connections and requirements accordance with the type of patient care anticipated:
(4) Motor requirements and controls (1) Critical care rooms
(2) General care rooms
(5) Waste
(6) Systems having nonstandard
anesthetic gas disposaloperating
(WAGD)pressures
systems (3) Basic care rooms [NFPA 99:1.3.4.1]
(7) Surface-mounted medical gas rail systems 1302.3 Anesthetizing Locations.It shall be the respon-
(8) Breathing air replenishment (BAR) systems sibility of the governing body of the health care organization
to designate anesthetizing locations. [NFPA 99:1.3.4.2]
(9) Portable compressed gas systems
Exception: Deep sedation and general anesthesia shall not
(10)Medical support gas systems
be administered where using a Category 3 medical gas
(11)Gas-powered device supply systems system. [NFPA 99:5.3.1.5]
(12)Scavenging systems 1302.4 Wet Procedure Locations. It shall be the
» 1301.3 Conflict of Requirements. The requirements of
this chapter shall not be interpreted to conflict with the
responsibility of the governing body of the health care orga-
nization to designate wet procedure locations. [NFPA
requirements of NFPA 99. For requirements of portions of 99:1.3.4.3]
medical gas and medical vacuum systems not addressed in
this chapter or medical gas and medical vacuum systems
beyond the scope of this chapter refer to NFPA 99. 1303.0 Health Care Facilities.
» 1301.4 Terms. Where the term “medical gas” occurs, the
provisions shall apply to piped systems for oxygen, nitrous
1303.1 Drinking Fountain Control Valves. Drinking
fountain control valves shall be flush-mounted or fully
oxide, medical air, carbon dioxide, helium, nitrogen, instru- recessed where installed in corridors or other areas where
ment air, and mixtures thereof. Where the name of a patients are transported on a gurney, bed, or wheelchair.
specific gas service occurs, the provision shall apply to that
gas. [NFPA 99:5.1.1.2] 1303.2 Psychiatric Patient shall bePiping
Rooms. and drain
Where the term “medical vacuum” occurs, the provi-
traps in psychiatric patient rooms concealed.
Fixtures and fittings shall be resistant to vandalism.
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sions shall apply to systems for piped medical-surgical
vacuum. Where the name of a specific vacuum service
1303.3 Locations for Ice Storage. Ice makers or ice
storage containers shall be located in nursing stations or
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occurs, the provision shall apply to that vacuum service. similarly supervised areas to minimize potential contamina-
[NFPA 99:5.1.1.3] tion.
» 1301.5 Where Required. Construction and equipment
requirements shall be applied to new construction and new
1303.4 Sterilizers and Bedpan Steamers. Sterilizers «
and bedpan steamers shall be installed in accordance with
equipment, except as otherwise addressed in this chapter. the manufacturer’s installation instructions and comply with
[NFPA 99:1.3.2] Section 1303.4.1 and Section 1303.4.2.

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» 1303.4.1 Drainage Connections. Sterilizers and

bedpan steamers shall be connected to the sanitary
systems. Copies of the manufacturer’s instructions shall be
left with the system owner. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.8]
drainage system through an air gap in accordance with
Section 801.2. The size of indirect waste piping shall
1304.3 Supply Source. Medical gas and medical
vacuum systems shall be supplied from a central supply
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be not less than the size of the drain connection on the source of not less than two units, primary and secondary,
fixture. Each such indirect waste pipe shall not exceed consisting of one of the following:
15 feet (4572 mm) in length and shall be separately
piped to a receptor. Such receptors shall be located in (1) Two cylinder banks with not less than two cylinders in
the same room as the equipment served. Except for each bank.
bedpan steamers, such indirect waste pipes shall not (2) Not less than two air compressors.
require traps. A trap having a seal of not less than 3 (3) Not less than two vacuum pumps.
inches (76 mm) shall be provided in the indirect waste (4) A proportioning system for medical air USP.
pipe for a bedpan steamer.
Exception: A single Category 3 medical gas source system
» 1303.4.2 Vapor Vents and Stacks. Where a steril-
izer or bedpan steamer has provision for a vapor vent
shall not supply more than two adjoining single treatment
facilities. [NFPA 99:5.3.1.1.4]
and such a vent is required by the manufacturer, the
vent shall be extended to the outdoors above the roof. 1304.4 Certification of Systems. Certification of
medical gas and medical vacuum systems shall comply with
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Sterilizer and bedpan steamer vapor vents shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instal- the requirements of Section 1320.0.
lation instructions and shall not be connected to a 1304.5 Construction Documents. Before a medical
gas or medical vacuum system is installed or altered in a
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drainage system vent.
» 1303.5 Aspirators. Provisions for aspirators or other
water-supplied suction devices shall be installed with the
hospital, medical facility, or clinic, duplicate construction
documents shall be filed with the Authority Having Juris-
specific approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. diction. Approval of the plans shall be obtained prior to
Where aspirators are used for removing body fluids, they issuance of a permit by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
shall include a collection container to collect liquids and
solid particles. Aspirators shall indirectly discharge to the
1304.5.1 Requirements. Construction documents
shall show the following:
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sanitary drainage system through an air gap in accordance (1) Plot plan of the site, drawn to scale, indicating the
with Section 806.1. The potable water supply to an aspirator location of existing or new cylinder storage areas,
shall be protected by a vacuum breaker or equivalent back- property lines, driveways, and existing or proposed
flow protection device in accordance with Section 603.5.9. buildings.
» 1303.6 Drains. Drains shall be installed on dryers, after-
coolers, separators, and receivers.
(2) Piping l ayout of the proposed piping system or
alteration, including alarms, valves, srcin of
1303.7 Clinical Sinks. Clinical sinks shall be installed in gases, user outlets, and user inlets. The demand
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and loading of a piping, existing or future, shall
and shall comply with Section 1303.7.1. also be indicated.
1303.7.1 Drainage Connection. Clinical sinks (3) Complete specification of materials.
shall be directly connected to the sanitary drainage
system, and shall be provided with approved flushing
1304.5.2 Extent of Work. Construction documents
submitted to the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
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devices installed in accordance with Section 413.1. clearly indicate the nature and extent of the work
1303.8 Water Supply for Hospitals.Hospitals shall be proposed and shall show in detail that such work will
provided with not less than two approved potable water be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
sources that are installed in such a manner as to prevent the
interruption of water service. 1304.5.3 Record. A record of as-built plans and
valve identification records shall remain on the site.
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» 1304.0 Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum Piping
Systems. 1305.0 System Performance.
» 1304.1 General. The installation of medical gas and 1305.1 Required Operating Pressures. Medical gas
and medical vacuum systems shall be capable of delivering
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medical vacuum piping systems shall comply with the
requirements of this chapter. service in the pressure ranges listed in Table 1305.1.
» 1304.2 Manufacturerʼs Instructions. The installation 1305.2 Minimum Flow Rates. Medical gas and medical
vacuum systems shall be capable of supplying the flow
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of individual components shall comply with the manufac-
turer’s installation instructions. Such instructions shall rates listed in Table 1305.2.
include directions and information deemed by the manufac-
turer to be adequate for attaining proper operation, testing,
1305.3 Minimum Station Outlets and Inlets. Station «
outlets and inlets for medical gas and medical vacuum
and maintenance of the medical gas and medical vacuum systems shall be provided as listed in Table 1305.3.

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TABLE 1305.1
STANDARD DESIGNATION COLORS AND OPERATING PRESSURES FOR MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS
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[NFPA 99:TABLE 5.1.11]
ABBREVIATED COLORS STANDARD
GAS SERVICE
NAME (BACKGROUND/TEXT) GAUGE PRESSURE

Medical
air Med
Air Yellow/black 50–55
psi
Carbon
dioxide CO 2 Gray/blackorgray/white 50–55psi
Helium He Brown/white 50–55
psi

Nitrogen N2 Black/white 160–185psi

Nitrous oxide N2O Blue/white 50–55
psi
Oxygen O2 Green/whiteorwhite/green 50–55psi
Oxygen/carbon dioxide mixtures O 2/CO2 n% (n = % of CO2) Green/white 50–55
psi
Medical–surgicalvacuum MedVac White/black 15inchto30inchHgV
Wasteanestheticgasdisposal WAGD Violet/white Varieswithsystemtype
Othermixtures GasA%/GasB% Colorsasabove;majorgasfor None
background/minor gas for text
Nonmedical air ( Category 3 –– Yellow-and-white diagonal None
gas-powered device) stripe/black
Nonmedical and Category 3 –– White-and-black diagonal None
vacuum stripe/black boxed
Laboratory air –– Yellow-and-white checker- None
board/black
Laboratory vacuum –– White-and-black None
checkerboard/black boxed
Instrument air –– Red/white 160–185 psi
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch of mercury vacuum (HgV) = 3.386 kPa

TABLE 1305.2
MINIMUM FLOW RATES (cubic feet per minute)
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M E D I C ASLY S T E M F LOR
WA T E

Oxygen .71 CFM per outlet1

Nitrous Oxide .71 CFM per outlet1
Medical Compressed Air .71 CFM per outlet1
Nitrogen 15 CFM free air per outlet
Vacuum 1 SCFM per inlet2
Carbon Dioxide .71 CFM per outlet1
Helium CFM
.71
outlet
per
For SI units: 1 cubic foot per minute (CFM) = 0.47 L/s
Notes:
1
A room designed for a permanently located respiratory ventilator or anesthesia machine shall have an outlet capable of a flow rate of 6.36 CFM (3.0 L/s)
at the station outlet.
2
For testing and certification purposes, individual station inlets shall be capable of a flow rate of 3 SCFM, while maintaining a system pressure of not less
than 12 inches of mercury (41 kPa) at the nearest adjacent vacuum inlet.

1306.0 Qualifications of Installers. shall be certified in accordance with ASSE 6010. [NFPA
» 1306.1 General. The installation of medical gas and 99:5.1.10.11.10.1, 5.1.10.11.10.2]
medical vacuum systems shall be made by qualified,
competent technicians who are experienced in performing
1306.2 Brazing. Brazing shall be performed by individ-
uals who are qualified in accordance with Section 1307.0.
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such installations. Installers of medical gas and medical [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.4]
vacuum piped distribution systems, appurtenant piping
supporting pump and compressor source systems, and
1306.2.1 Documentation. Prior to installation work,
the installer of medical gas and medical vacuum piping
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appurtenant piping supporting source gas manifold systems shall provide and maintain documentation on the job
not including permanently installed bulk source systems, site for the qualification of brazing procedures and

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» TABLE 1305.3
MINIMUM OUTLETS AND INLETS PER STATION
MEDICAL MEDICAL NITROUS CARBON
L O CAT IO N O X YG EN NI TR OG E N H E LI U M
VACUUM AIR OXIDE DIOXIDE

Patient rooms for medical/surgical, obstetrics, and pediatrics 1/bed 1/bed 1/bed — — — —
Examination/treatment for nursing units 1/bed 1/bed — — — — —
Intensive care (all) 3/bed 3/bed 2/bed — — — —
Nursery1
General operating rooms 2/bed 2/bed 1/bed — — — —
2/room 3/room4 2/room 1/room 1/room — —
Cystoscopic and invasive special procedures 2/room 3/room4 2/room — — — —
2
Recovery delivery and labor/delivery/recovery rooms 2/bed 2/bed 1/bed
— — — —
2/room 3/room4 1/room
Labor rooms 1/bed 1/bed 1/bed — — — —
First aid and emergency treatment3 1/bed 1/bed4 1/bed — — — —
Autopsy — 1/station 1/station — — — —
Anesthesia workroom 1/station — 1/station — — — —
Notes:
1
Includes pediatric nursery.
2
Includes obstetric recovery.
3
Emergency trauma rooms used for surgical procedures shall be classified as general operating rooms.
4
Vacuum inlets required are in addition to inlets used as part of a scavenging system for removal of anesthetizing gases.

individual brazers that are required in accordance with 1307.5 Procedures. Brazing procedures qualified by a «
Section 1307.0. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.5] technically competent group or agency shall be permitted
» 1306.3 Health Care Organization Personnel. Health under the following conditions:
(1) The brazing procedure specification and the procedure
care organization personnel shall be permitted to install
piping systems where the requirements of Section 1306.1 qualification record meet the requirements of this code.
through Section 1306.2.1 are met during the installation. (2) The employer obtains a copy of both the brazing proce-
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.6] dure specification and the supporting qualification
record from the group or agency and signs and dates
these records, thereby accepting responsibility for the
» 1307.0 Brazing Procedures. qualifications that were performed by the group or
1307.1 General. Brazing procedures and brazer perfor- agency.
mance for the installation of medical gas and medical (3) The employe r qualifi es not les s than one brazer
vacuum piping shall be qualified in accordance with following each brazing procedure specification used.
Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.11.5, 5.3.6.3.5]
or AWS B2.2, both as modified in Section 1307.2 through
Section 1307.7. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.11.1, 5.3.6.3.1]
1307.6 Conditions of Acceptance. An employer shall
be permitted to accept brazer qualification records of a
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previous employer under the following conditions:
» 1307.2 Examination. Brazers shall be qualified by visual
(1) The brazer has been qualified following the same or an
examination of the test coupon followed by sectioning.
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.11.2, 5.3.6.3.2] equivalent procedure that the new employer uses.
(2) The new em ployer o btains a copy of th e record o f
» 1307.3 Brazing Procedure Specification. The brazing
procedure specification shall address cleaning, joint clear- br az er pe rf or ma nc e qu al if ic at io n te st s fr om th e
previous employer and signs and dates this record,
ance, overlap, internal purge gas, purge gas flow rate, and thereby accepting responsibility for the qualifications
filler metal. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.11.3, 5.3.6.3.3] per fo rm ed by th e pr ev io us em pl oye r. [N FP A
» 1307.4 Documentation. The brazing procedure qualifi- 99:5.1.10.11.11.6, 5.3.6.3.6]
cation record and the record of brazer performance qualifi-
cation shall document the filler metal used, cleaning, joint
1307.7 Qualifications. Performance qualifications of
brazers shall remain in effect indefinitely, unless the brazer
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clearance, overlap, internal purge gas, and flow rate during does not braze with the qualified procedure for a period
brazing of the coupon, and absence of internal oxidation in exceeding 6 months or there is a specific reason to question
the completed coupon. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.11.4, 5.3.6.3.4] the ability of the brazer. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.11.7, 5.3.6.3.7]

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Part II – Medical Gas and Medical Vacuum System 1309.0 Joints and Connections.
Piping. 1309.1 General. This section sets forth the requirements
for pipe joint installations for a medical gas or medical
vacuum system.
» 1308.0 Pipe Materials. 1309.2 Changes in Direction. Medical gas and medical
» 1308.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
to field-installed piping for the distribution of medical gases vacuum systems shall have turns, offsets, and other changes
and medical vacuum systems. in direction made using the following fittings or joining
methods:
» 1308.2 Cleaning. Tubes, valves, fittings, station outlets, (1) Brazed in accordance with Section 1309.3.
and other
have been piping
cleanedcomponents
for oxygeninservice
medical
by gas
the systems shall
manufacturer (2) Memory m etal fit tings in accordance with Sec tion
prior to installation in accordance with CGA G-4.1 except 1309.4.1.
that fittings shall be permitted to be cleaned by a supplier or (3) Axially swaged, elastic preload fittings in accordance
agency other than the manufacturer. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.1.1, with Section 1309.4.2.
5.3.6.2.2] (4) Threaded in accordance with Section 1309.4.3.
Where tube ends, fittings, or other components become (5) Welded in accordance with Section 1309.5. [NFPA
contaminated before installation they shall be recleaned in 99:5.1.10.3.1]
accordance with Section 1311.0. Exceptions: Fittings or joints for Category 3 medical
» 1308.3 Delivery. Each length of tube shall be delivered vacuum systems shall be permitted in accordance with the
following:
plugged or capped by the manufacturer and kept sealed until
prepared for installation. Fittings, valves, and other compo- (1) Flared fittings that comply with ASME B16.26. [NFPA
nents shall be delivered sealed, labeled, and kept sealed until 99:5.3.7.2.2(4)]
prepared for installation. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.1.2, 5.1.10.1.3] (2) Compression fittings that do not exceed ¾ of an inch
» 1308.4 Tubes for Medical Gas Systems. Tubes shall
be hard-drawn seamless copper ASTM B819 medical gas
(20 mm) in size. [NFPA 99:5.3.7.2.2(5)]
(3) Soldered j oints sha ll be made i n accord ance wit h
tube, Type L, except Type K shall be used where operating ASTM B828 using a lead-free solder filler metal
pressures exceed a gauge pressure of 185 psi (1276 kPa) containing not more than 0.2 percent lead by volume in
and the pipe sizes exceed DN80 [(NPS 3) (3 1
/8 inches accordance with ASTM B32. [NFPA 99:5.3.7.2.3.3]
O.D.)]. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.1.4] (4) Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC plastic pipe fittings
ASTM B819 medical gas tube shall be identified by the manufactured in accordance with ASTM D2466 or
manufacturer’s markings “OXY,” “MED,” “OXY/MED,” ASTM D2467. Joints shall be solvent-cemented in
“OXY/ACR,” or “ACR/MED” in blue (Type L) or green accordance with ASTM D2672. [NFPA 99:5.3.8.2.3(2),
(Type K). [NFPA 99:5.1.10.1.5] 5.3.8.2.3(3)]
1308.5 Tubes for Medical Vacuum Systems. Piping (5) Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 CPVC IPS plast ic pipe
for medical vacuum systems shall be constructed of one of fittings manufactured in accordance with ASTM F438
the following: or ASTM F439, or CPVC CTS plastic pipe fittings
(1) Hard-drawn seamless copper tube in accordance with manufactured in accordance with ASTM D2846, ½ of
one of the following: an inch (15 mm) through 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter.
Solvent cement used for joints shall be in accordance
(a) ASTM B88 copper tube (Type K, L, or M) with ASTM F493. [NFPA 99:5.3.8.2.4(2) –5.3.8.2.4(4)]
(b) ASTM B280 copper ACR tube
(c) ASTM B819 copper medical gas tubing (Type K
1309.2.1 Medical Vacuum Systems.
vacuum systems shall be permitted to have branch
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or L) connections made using mechanically formed, drilled,
(2) Stainless steel tube [NFPA 99:5.1.10.2.1] and extruded tee-branch connections that are formed in
Exceptions: Piping for Category 3 medical vacuum
accordance with the tool manufacturer’s instructions.
systems shall be permitted to be as follows: Such branch connections shall be joined by brazing in
accordance with Section 1309.3. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.3.2]
(1) Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 PVC plastic piping manu-
factured in accordance with ASTM D1785. [NFPA 1309.3 Brazed Joints and Fittings. Brazed joints shall
be made usi ng a brazing alloy that exhibits a mel ting
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99:5.3.8.2.3(1)] temperature in excess of 1000°F (538°C) to retain the
(2) Schedule 40 or Schedule 80 CPVC IPS (iron pipe size) integrity of the piping system in the event of fire exposure.
plastic piping manufactured in accordance with ASTM [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.3, 5.3.6.4.2]
F441. [NFPA 99:5.3.8.2.4(1)] Fittings for tubes, turns, offsets, and other changes in
(3) CPVC CTS (copper tube size) plastic pipe manufac- direction shall be made with wrought-copper capillary
tured in accordance with ASTM D2846, 1/2 of an inch fittings in accordance with ASME B16.22 or brazed fittings
(15 mm) through 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter. [NFPA in accordance with ASME B16.50. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.1,
99:5.3.8.2.4(3)] 5.3.6.2.3]

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Cast-copper alloy fittings shall not be permitted. 1309.3.6.4 Prohibited. The use of steel wool or
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.2, 5.3.6.2.4] sand cloth shall be prohibited. [NFPA
1309.3.1 Tube Joints. Brazed tube joints shall be 99:5.1.10.4.3.6]
the socket type. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.4, 5.3.6.4.1] For Category 3 systems, the use of wire
1309.3.2 Filler Metals. Filler metals shall bond with
brushes shall also be prohibited.
and be metallurgically compatible with the base metals The cleaning process shall not result in
being joined. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.5, 5.3.6.4.3] grooving of the surfaces to be joined. [NFPA
99:5.1.10.4.3.7, 5.3.6.6.5]
Filler metals shall comply with AWS A5.8.
1309.3.6.5 Wiped. After being abraded, the
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.6, 5.3.6.4.4] surfaces shall be wiped using a clean, lint-free
1309.3.3 Copper-to-Copper Joints. Copper-to- white cloth. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.8, 5.3.6.6.6]
copper joints shall be brazed using a copper–phos- 1309.3.6.6 Examination. Tubes, fittings,
phorus or copper-phosphorus-silver brazing filler metal valves, and other components shall be visually
(BCuP series) without flux. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.7, examined internally before being joined to verify
5.3.6.4.5] that they have not become contaminated for
1309.3.4 Accessible. Joints to be brazed in place oxygen service and that they are free of obstruc-
shall be accessible for necessary preparation, assembly, tions or debris. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.9, 5.3.6.6.7]
heating, filler application, cooling, cleaning, and 1309.3.6.7 On-Site Recleaning. The interior
inspection. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.1.9, 5.3.6.4.6] surfaces of tube ends, fittings, and other compo-
nents that were cleaned for oxygen service by the
» 1309.3.5 Tube Ends. Tube ends shall be cut square
manufacturer, but become contaminated prior to
using a sharp tubing cutter to avoid deforming the tube. being installed, shall be permitted to be recleaned
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.2.1, 5.3.6.5.1] in accordance with Section 1311.0.
1309.3.5.1 Cutting Wheels. The cutting wheels 1309.3.6.8 Contamination. Material that has
on tubing cutters shall be free from grease, oil, or become contaminated shall be cleaned in accor-
other lubricant not approved for oxygen service. dance with Section 1311.0.
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.2.2, 5.3.6.5.2] 1309.3.6.9 Timeframe for Brazing. Joints
1309.3.5.2 Cut Ends. The cut ends of the tube shall be brazed within 8 hours after the surfaces
shall be rolled smooth or deburred with a sharp, are cleaned for brazing. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.13,
5.3.6.6.9]
clean deburring tool, taking care to prevent chips
from entering the tube. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.2.3, 1309.3.7 Brazing Dissimilar Metals. Flux shall
only be used where brazing dissimilar metals, such as
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5.3.6.5.3]
copper and bronze or brass, using a silver (BAg series)
» 1309.3.6 Cleaning Procedures. The interior brazing filler metal. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.4.1, 5.3.6.7.1]
surfaces of tubes, fittings, and other components that
are cleaned for oxygen service shall be stored and Cast metals shall not be field-brazed. [NFPA
99:5.3.6.7.2]
handled to avoid contamination prior to assembly and
1309.3.7.1 Surface Cleaning. Surfaces shall be
brazing. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.1, 5.3.6.6.1]
cleaned for brazing in accordance with Section
1309.3.6.1 Exterior Surfaces. The exterior 1309.3.6. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.4.2, 5.3.6.7.3]
surfaces of tube ends shall be cleaned prior to 1309.3.7.2 Flux. Flux shall be applied sparingly
br azi ng to re mo ve su rf ac e ox id es . [N FP A to minimize contamination of the inside of the tube
99:5.1.10.4.3.2, 5.3.6.6.2] with flux. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.4.3, 5.3.6.7.4]
Where cleaning the exterior surfaces of tube The flux shall be applied and worked over the
ends, no matter shall be permitted to enter the cleaned surfaces to be brazed using a stiff bristle
tube. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.3] brush to ensure complete coverage and wetting of
1309.3.6.2 Interior Surfaces. Where the inte- the surfaces with flux. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.4.4,
rior surfaces of fitting sockets become contami- 5.3.6.7.5]
nated prior to brazing, they shall be recleaned for 1309.3.7.3 Short tube
sections of copper Sections
shall beofbrazed onto Short
Copper. the
oxygen in accordance with Section 1311.0 and
shall be cleaned for brazing with a clean, oil-free non-copper component, and the interior of the
subassembly shall be cleaned of flux prior to
wire brush. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.4] installation in the piping system. [NFPA
1309.3.6.3 Abrasive Pads.Clean, nonshedding, 99:5.1.10.4.4.5, 5.3.6.7.6]
abrasive pads shall be used to clean the exterior 1309.3.7.4 Flux-Coated Brazing Rods. On
surfaces of the tube ends. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.5] joints DN20 (NPS 3⁄4) (7⁄8 of an inch O.D.) size and
Exception: For Category 3 systems, nonabrasive smaller, flux-coated brazing rods shall be permitted
pads shall be used to clean the exterior surfaces of to be used in lieu of applying flux to the surfaces
tube ends. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.6.3] being joined. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.4.6, 5.3.6.7.7]

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» 1309.3.8 Nitrogen Purge. Where being brazed, affected portions of both the new and existing
joints shall be continuously purged with oil-free, dry piping shall be tested in accordance with the
nitrogen NF to prevent the formation of copper oxide following [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.11]:
on the inside surfaces of the joint. [NFPA (1) Each joint in the final connection between the
99:5.1.10.4.5.1, 5.3.6.8.1] new work and the existing system shall be
1309.3.8.1 Source. The source of the purge gas leak-tested with the gas of system designation
shall be monitored, and the installer shall be at the normal operating pressure by means of a
audibly alerted where the source content is low. leak detectant that is safe for use with oxygen
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.2, 5.3.6.8.2] and does not contain ammonia. [NFPA
1309.3.8.2 Flow Rate Control. The purge gas 99:5.1.12.3.9.2]
flow rate shall be controlled by the use of a pres- (2) Vacuum joints shall be tested using an ultra-
sure regulator and a flowmeter, or a combination sonic leak detector or other means that will
thereof. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.3, 5.3.6.8.4] allow detection of leaks in an active medical
Pressure regulators alone shall not be used to vacuum system. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.9.3]
control purge gas flow rates. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.4, (3) For pressure gases, immediately after the final
5.3.6.8.5] brazed connection is made and leak-tested, an
outlet in the new piping and an outlet in the
For Category 3 systems, the nitrogen purge existing piping that are immediately down-
gas flow rate shall not be high enough to produce a stream from the point or area of intrusion shall
positive pressure in the piping system. [NFPA be pu rg ed in ac co rd an ce wi th Se ct io n
99:5.3.6.8.3] 1309.3.8.9(4). [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.9.4]
1309.3.8.3 Oxygen Analyzer. In order to (4) Where traces of particulate matter have been
assure that ambient air has been removed from the deposited in the pipelines as a result of
pipeline prior to brazing, an oxygen analyzer shall construction, a heavy, intermittent purging of
be used to verify the effectiveness of the purge. the pipeline shall be done. [NFPA
The oxygen analyzer shall read below 1 percent 99:5.1.12.3.6]
oxygen concentration before brazing begins.
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.5] (5) Before the new work is used for patient care,
positi ve-pressure gases shall be tested for
1309.3.8.4 During Installation. During and operational pressure and gas concentration in
after installation, openings in the piping system accordance with Section 1319.10 and Section
shall be kept sealed to maintain a nitrogen atmo- 1319.11. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.9.5]
sphere within the piping to prevent debris or other (6) Permanent records of these tests shall be
contaminants from entering the system. [NFPA maintained. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.9.6]
99:5.1.10.4.5.6, 5.3.6.8.6]
1309.3.8.10 Autogenous Orbital Welding
1309.3.8.5 Discharge Opening. While a joint
Process. Where using the autogenous orbital
is being brazed, a discharge opening shall be welding process, joints shall be continuously
provided on the opposite side of the joint from purged inside and outside with inert gas(es) in
where the purge gas is being introduced. [NFPA accordance with the qualified welding procedure.
99:5.1.10.4.5.7, 5.3.6.8.7] [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.12]
1309.3.8.6 Temperature of Joint. The flow of
purge gas shall be maintained until the joint is cool
1309.3.9 Assembling and Heating Brazed
Joints. Tube ends shall be inserted fully into the
«
to the touch. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.8, 5.3.6.8.8] socket or to a mechanically limited depth that is not
1309.3.8.7 Opening to be Sealed. After the less than the minimum cup depth (overlap) in accor-
joint has cooled, the purge discharge opening shall dance with ASME B16.50. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.6.1,
be sealed to prevent contamination of the inside of 5.3.6.9.1]
the tube and maintain the nitrogen atmosphere 1309.3.9.1 Heating of Joint. Where flux is
within the piping system. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.9, permitted, the joint shall be heated slowly until the
5.3.6.8.9] flux has liquefied. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.6.2,
1309.3.8.8 Final Brazed Connection. The 5.3.6.9.2]
final brazed connection of new piping to an After flux is liquefied, or where flux is not
existing pipeline containing the system gas shall permitted to be used, the joint shall be heated
be permi tted to be made wit hout the use of a quickly to the brazing temperature, taking care not
nitrogen purge. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.5.10] to overheat the joint. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.6.3,
1309.3.8.9 Final Tie-In Test. After a final 5.3.6.9.3]
brazed connection in a positive-pressure medical 1309.3.10 Inspection of Brazed Joints.
brazing, the outside of joints shall be cleaned by
After «
gas pipeline is made without a nitrogen purge, an
outlet in the immediate downstream zone of the washing with water and a wire brush to remove residue

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and permit clear visual inspection of the joint. [NFPA 1000°F (538°C) and a pressure rating not less than 300
99:5.1.10.4.7.1, 5.3.6.10.1] psi (2068 kPa), and where complete, are permanent and
1309.3.10.1 Where Flux is Used. Where flux nonseparable shall be permitted to be used to join
has been used, the wash water shall be hot. [NFPA copper or stainless steel tube. Such fittings shall be
99:5.1.10.4.7.2, 5.3.6.10.2] installed by qualified technicians in accordance with
1309.3.10.2 Visually Inspected. Each brazed
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA
joint shall be visually inspected after cleaning the 99:5.1.10.7]
outside surfaces. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.7.3, 1309.4.3 Threaded Fittings. Threaded fittings shall
comply with the following requirements:
«
5.3.6.10.3] Prohibited Brazed Joints. Joints
1309.3.10.3 (1) Be limited to connections for pressure and vacuum
exhibiting the following conditions shall not be indicators, alarm devices, check valves, and source
permitted: equipment on the source side of the source valve.
(1) Flux or flux residue (where flux or flux-coated (2) Be tapered pipe threads in accordance with ASME
BAg series rods are used with dissimilar B1.20.1.
metals). (3) Be made up with polytetrafluroethy lene tape or
(2) Base metal melting or erosion. other thread sealant recommended for oxygen
service, with the sealant applied to the male
(3) Unmelted filler metal. threads only and care taken to ensure sealant does
(4) Failure of the filler metal to be clearly visible not enter the pipe. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.8, 5.3.6.2.5]
around the joint at the interface between the 1309.4.4 Dielectric Fittings. Dielectric fittings shall
socket and the tube. comply with the following requirements, and shall only
(5) Cracks in the tube or component. be permitted where required by the manufacturer of
(6) Cracks in the braze filler metal. special medical equipment to electrically isolate the
(7) Failure of the joint t o hold the test pressure equipment from the system distribution piping:
under the installer-performed initial pressure (1) Be of bra ss or cop per const ruction w ith an
test in accordance with Section 1319.5 and the approved dielectric.
standing pressure test in accordance with (2) Be permitted to be a union.
Section 1319.7 or Section 1319.8. [NFPA (3) Be clean for oxygen where used for medical gases.
99:5.1.10.4.7.4, 5.3.6.10.4] [NFPA 99:5.1.10.9.2]
1309.3.10.4 Defective Brazed Joints. Brazed 1309.4.5 Other Types of Fittings. Approved
joints that are identified as defective under the metallic gas tube fittings that provide a permanent joint
conditions of Section 1309.3.10.3(2) or Section having the mechanical, thermal, and sealing integrity of
1309.3.10.3(5) shall be replaced. [NFPA a brazed joint shall be permitted to be used. [NFPA
99:5.1.10.4.7.5, 5.3.6.10.5] 99:5.1.10.9.1]
Brazed joints that are identified as defective 1309.5 Welded Joints. Welded joints for medical gas
under the conditions of Section 1309.3.10.3(1), and medical-surgical vacuum systems shall be permitted to
Section 1309.3.10.3(3), Section 1309.3.10.3(4 ), be made using a gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) autoge-
Section 1309.3.10.3(6), or Section 1309.3.10.3(7) nous orbital procedure. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.5.1.1]
shall be permitted to be repaired, except that no 1309.5.1 Qualifications. Welders shall be qualified
joint shall be reheated more than once before being in accordance with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and
replaced. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.7.6, 5.3.6.10.6] Pressure Vessel Code. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.5.2.2]
» 1309.4 Special Fittings. The special fittings in Section 1309.5.2 Welder Qualification Procedure. The
1309.4.1 through Section 1309.4.5 shall be permitted to be GTAW autogenous orbital procedure and the welder
used in lieu of brazed joints. qualification procedure shall be qualified in accordance
1309.4.1 Memory Metal Fittings. Memory metal with Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure
fittings having a temperature rating not less than Vessel Code. Welder qualification procedures shall
1000°F (538°C) and a pressure rating not less than 300 include a bend test and a tensile test in accordance with
psi (2068 kPa) shall be permitted to be used to join Section IX of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
copper or stainless steel tube. Such fittings shall be Code on each tube size diameter. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.5.1.2,
installed by qualified technicians in accordance with 5.1.10.5.1.3]
the manufacturer’s installation instructions. [NFPA 1309.5.2.1 Purging of Joints. GTAW autoge-
99:5.1.10.6] nous orbital welded joints shall be purged during
1309.4.2 Axially Swaged Fittings. Axially welding with a commercially available mixture of
swaged, elastic strain preload fittings providing metal- 75 percent helium (+/- 5 percent) and 25 percent
to-metal seals, having a temperature rating not less than argon (+/- 5 percent). [NFPA 99:5.1.10.5.1.5]

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1309.5.2.2 Test Coupons.Test coupons shall be (2) Mains and branches in medi cal-surgical vacuum
welded and inspected, as a minimum, at the start of systems shall be not less than DN20 (NPS 3⁄4) (7⁄8
work and every 4 hours thereafter, or where the of an inch O.D.) size. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.1.3]
machine is idle for more than 30 minutes, and at the (3) Drops to individual station outlets and inlets shall
end of the work period. Test coupons shall be be not less than DN15 (NPS 1⁄2) (5⁄ 8 of an inch
inspected on the I.D. and O.D. by a qualified quality O.D.) size. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.1.4]
control inspector, and shall be welded at change of (4) Runouts to alarm panels and connecting tubing for
operator, weld head, welding power supply, or gas gauges and alarm devices shall be permitted to be
source. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.5.1.7 – 5.1.10.5.1.9] DN8 (NPS 1⁄4) (3⁄8 of an inch O.D.) size. [NFPA
1309.5.3 Welding for Stainless Tube. Stainless 99:5.1.10.11.1.5]
tube shall be welded using metal inert gas (MIG) (5) Category 3 medical gas piping systems that utilize
welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, or other oxygen shall be not less than DN10 (NPS 3⁄8) (1⁄2 of
welding techniques approved for joining stainless tube. an inch O.D.) size, and systems that utilize nitrous
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.5.2.1] oxide shall be not less than DN8 (NPS ¼) (3⁄8 of an
» 1309.6 Prohibited Joints. The following joints shall be inch O.D.) size. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.11.2]
prohibited throughout medical gas and medical vacuum
distribution pipeline systems [NFPA 99:5.1.10.10, 5.3.6.2.6]:
1310.2.1 Maximum Demand. Where the maximum
demand for each medical gas or medical vacuum system
«
(1) Flared and compression-type connections, incl uding does not exceed the values in Table 1310.2.1(2) through
connections to station outlets and inlets, alarm devices, Table 1310.2.1(7), the size of pipe of each section of the
and other components. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.10(1), system shall be determined in accordance with Section
5.3.6.2.6(1)] 1310.2.2. The size for systems beyond the range of
(2) Other straight-threaded connections, including unions. Table 1310.2.1(2) through Table 1310.2.1(7) shall be
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.10(2), 5.3.6.2.6(3)] determined in accordance with Section 1310.2.3.
(3) The use of pipe-crimping tools to permanently stop the
flow of medical gas and medical vacuum piping.
1310.2.2 Sizing Procedures. The size of each
section of pipe in a system within the range of Table
«
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.10(3)] 1310.2.1(2) through Table 1310.2.1(7) shall be deter-
(4) Removable and nonr emovab le push-f it fitti ngs that mined in accordance with the following:
employ a quick assembly push fit connector. [NFPA (1) Deter mine th e total fl ow rate an d number of
99:5.1.10.10(4)]
(5) Push-loc k connect ions for Categor y 3 med ical gas outlets or inlets
dance with Tablefor eachand
1305.2 section
Tableof1305.3.
pipe in accor-
systems. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.2.6(2)] (2) Measure the length of the section of pipe to each
station outlet or inlet on the system. Multiply the
» 1310.0 Installation of Piping. measured pipe length by 1.5 (150 percent), to
account for the number of fittings in the system, to
1310.1 General. The installer shall furnish documentation
certifying that installed piping materials for medical gas or determine the pipe equivalent length.
medical vacuum systems are in accordance with Section (3) Beginning with the most remote outlet or inlet ,
1308.0. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.1.6] multiply the total flow rate by the diversity factor
1310.2 Required Pipe Sizing. Medical gas and medical specified in Table 1310.2.1(1) for each section of
vacuum piping systems shall be designed and sized to pipe to determine the sizing flow rate for the piping.
deliver the required flow rates at the utilization pressures in (4) Select T able 131 0.2.1(2) through Table
accordance with Section 1310.2.1 through Section 1310.2.1(7) based on the medical gas or medical
1310.2.3. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.1.1, 5.3.6.11.1] vacuum being transported through the piping.
In no case, shall pipe sizing be less than as follows: (5) Select an estimated pipe size for determining the
(1) Mains and branches in medical gas piping systems system pressure loss. Multiply the pipe equivalent
shall be not less than DN15 (NPS 1⁄2) (5⁄8 of an inch length, for a given section of pipe, by the pressure
O.D.) size. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.1.2] loss for the sizing flow rate in the applicable table.
TABLE 1310.2.1(1)

»
1
SYSTEM SIZING – FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR STATION OUTLETS AND INLETS
DIVERSITY PERCENTAGE OF AVERAGE MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE SYSTEM FLOW
NUMBER OF OUTLETS AND INLETS 2
FLOW PER OUTLETS AND INLETS OF ALL PRESSURIZED MEDICAL GAS SYSTEMS
TERMINAL UNITS PER FACILITY
TERMINAL UNITS (standard cubic feet per minute)
1–10 100% Actual
Demand
11–25 75% 7.0
26–50 50% 13.1
51–100 50% 17.5
Notes:
1
Flow rates of station outlets and inlets in accordance with Table 1305.2.
2
The minimum system flow is the average outlets and inlets flow times the number of station outlets and inlets times the diversity percentage.

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Divide that number by 100 to determine the (1) Room locations for medical air compressor supply
system pressure loss for the section of pipe. systems and medical-surgical vacuum pump
(6) Add the pressure loss for each section of piping, supply systems.
from the source equipment location to the outlet or (2) Room locations for secondary distribution circuit
inlet, to determine the total system pressure loss to panels and breakers having a voltage rating not
each outlet or inlet. The total system pressure loss exceeding 600 volts. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.2]
in the piping to each outlet or inlet shall not exceed (3) Medical gas piping, including oxygen and nitrous
the values specified in Table 1310.2.2(1). oxide piping, shall not be located where subject to
TABLE 1310.2.2(1)
contact with oil, including a possible flooding area
MAXIMUM PERMITTED PRESSURE LOSS IN MEDICAL GAS in the case of a major oil leak. [NFPA
AND MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS 99:5.1.10.11.3.4, 5.3.6.11.3]
TYPE OF SYSTEM
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SYSTEM 1310.4.2 Approved Locations.Medical gas piping
PRESSURE LOSS (psi) shall be permitted to be installed in the same service
Medical
Air 5 trench or tunnel with fuel gas lines, fuel oil lines, elec-
Nitrogen 15 trical lines, steam lines, andsimilar utilities provided that
the space is ventilated (naturally or mechanically) and the
Nitrous Oxide 5 ambient temperature around the medical gas piping does
Carbon
Dioxide 5 not exceed 130°F (54°C). [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.3]
Oxygen 5 1310.5 Pipe Support. Piping shall be supported from the
building structure. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.4.1, 5.3.6.12.1]
«
MedicalVacuum 4inchesofmercury
For SI units: 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch of 1310.5.1 Hangers and Supports. Hangers and
mercury = 3.386 kPa supports shall be installed in accordance with MSS SP-
» 1310.2.3 Engineering Methods. For conditions
other than those covered by Section 1310.2.1, such as
58. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.4.2, 5.3.6.12.2]
1310.5.2 Copper Tube. Hangers and supports for
longer runs of greater gas or vacuum demands, the size copper tube shall be sized for copper tube. [NFPA
of each medical gas or medical vacuum piping system 99:5.1.10.11.4.3, 5.3.6.12.3]
shall be determined by standard engineering methods 1310.5.3 Damp Locations. In damp locations,
acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and copper tube hangers or supports that are in contact with
each system
drop or gain shall be sothe
between designed
source that the totaland
equipment pressure
an the tube
cally shall be
insulated plastic-coated
from the tube by or otherwisethatbewill
a material electri-
not
outlet or inlet shall not exceed the allowable pressures absorb moisture. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.4.4, 5.3.6.12.4]
shown in Table 1305.1. 1310.5.4 Maximum Spacing. Maximum support
» 1310.3 Pipe Protection. Piping shall be protected
against freezing, corrosion, and physical damage. [NFPA
spacing for metallic piping shall be in accordance with
Table 1310.5.4(1). [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.4.5, 5.3.6.12.5]
99:5.1.10.11.2, 5.3.6.11.4.1] Maximum support spacing for plastic pipe shall be in
» 1310.3.1 Exposed Piping. Piping exposed in corri- accordance with Table 1310.5.4(2). [NFPA 99:5.3.8.3.4]
dors and other areas where subject to physical damage
from the movement of carts, stretchers, beds, portable
1310.5.5 Seismic Provisions. Where required,
medical gas and medical vacuum piping shall be seismi-
«
equipment, or vehicles shall be protected. [NFPA cally restrained against earthquakes in accordance with
99:5.1.10.11.2.1, 5.3.6.11.4.2] the applicable building code. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.4.6]
Piping under-
1310.3.2 Underground Piping.
ground within buildings or embedded in concrete floors
TABLE 1310.5.4(1)
MAXIMUM METALLIC PIPE SUPPORT SPACING
«
or walls shall be installed in a continuous conduit. [NFPA 99: TABLE 5.1.10.11.4.5, 5.3.6.12.5]
[NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.2.2] HANGER
PIPE SIZE
Exception: Category 3 medical gas piping shall not be SPACING (feet)

installed within floor slabs. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.15] DN8 (NPS ⁄ )

14 ( ⁄ ofaninchO.D.)
38 5
» 1310.3.3 Frost Protection. Buried piping outside of DN10 (NPS 3⁄8) (1⁄2 ofaninchO.D.) 6

buildings
frost shall be
penetration. installed
[NFPA below the local
99:5.1.10.11.5.1, level of
5.3.6.13.1] DN15 (NPS 1⁄2) (5⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 6
DN20 (NPS 3⁄4) (7⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 7
» 1310.4 Location of Piping. Piping risers shall be
permitted to be installed in pipe shafts where protected DN25 (NPS1) (1 1⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 8
from physical damage, effects of excessive heat, corrosion, DN32 (NPS1 1⁄4) (13⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 9
or contact with oil. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.1] DN40 and (NPS 11⁄2) (15⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 10
1310.4.1 Prohibited Locations. Piping shall not be larger
installed in kitchens, elevator shafts, elevator machine Vertical risers, all sizes, every floor, but not to 15
rooms, areas with open flames, electrical service equip- exceed:
ment exceeding 600 volts, and areas prohibited under
NFPA 70 except for the following locations: For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

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TABLE 1310.5.4(2) one-half the depth of burial. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.5.9,

MAXIMUM PLASTIC PIPE SUPPORT SPACING 5.3.6.13.9]
[NFPA 99: TABLE 5.3.8.3.4]
1310.6.8 Wall Sleeve. Where underground piping is
HANGER
PIPE SIZE
SPACING (feet) installed through a wall sleeve, the outdoor end of the
DN15 (NPS ⁄ )
12 ( ⁄ ofaninchO.D.)
58 4 sleeve shall be sealed watertight to prevent the entrance
of groundwater into the building. [NFPA
DN20 (NPS 3⁄4) (7⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 4 99:5.1.10.11.5.10, 5.3.6.13.10]
DN25 (NPS1) (1 1⁄8 of an inch O.D.) 4.33 1310.7 Connectors. Hose and flexible connectors, both
metallic and nonmetallic, shall not be longer than necessary
«
1 3
DN32 (NPS1 ⁄4) (1 ⁄8 of an inch O.D.) 4.33 and shall not penetrate or be concealed in walls, floors, ceil-
DN40 (NPS1 1⁄2) (15⁄8 of an inch O.D.) 4.67 ings, or partitions. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.6.1, 5.3.6.16.1]
DN50 (NPS2) (2 3⁄8 of an inch O.D.) 4.67 Hose and flexible connectors for Category 3 medical
DN65 and (NPS 21⁄2) (27⁄8 ofaninchO.D.) 5 gas shall be gas specific and not be permitted to conduct
larger any other gas, gas mixture, or liquid. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.16.5]
Exception: Flexible connectors, used in Category 3
Vertical risers, all sizes, every floor, but not to 10
exceed: systems, of other than all-metal construction that connect
manifolds to the gas distribution piping shall not exceed 5
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
feet (1524 mm) in length. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.21.9]
1310.7.1 Flexible Connectors. Hose and flexible
» 1310.6 Backfilling and Trenching. The installation
procedure for underground piping shall protect the piping
connectors, metallic or nonmetallic, shall have a burst
gauge pressure of not less than 1000 psi (6895 kPa).
from physical damage while being backfilled. [NFPA [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.6.2, 5.3.6.16.2]
99:5.1.10.11.5.2, 5.3.6.13.2] 1310.7.2 Metallic Flexible Joints. Metallic flexible
1310.6.1 Conduit, Cover, or Enclosure. Under- joints shall be permitted in the pipeline where required
ground piping shall comply with the following where for expansion joints, seismic protection, thermal expan-
protected by a conduit, cover, or other enclosure: sion, or vibration control and shall be as follows:
(1) Access shall be p rovided at the j oints for visual (1) For wetted surfaces, made of b ronze, copper, or
inspection and leak testing.
(2) The condu it, cove r, or en closure shall be self- stainless steel.
draining and not retain groundwater in prolonged (2) Cleaned at the factory f or oxygen service and
contact with the pipe. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.5.3, received on the job site with certification of clean-
5.3.6.13.3] liness.
1310.6.2 Excessive Stresses. Buried piping that (3) Approved for service at 300 psi g (2068 kP a) or
will be subject to surface loads shall be buried at a more and able to withstand temperatures of
depth that will protect the piping or its enclosure from 1000°F (538°C).
excessive stresses. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.5.4, 5.3.6.13.4] (4) Provided with brazing extensions to allow brazing
1310.6.3 Minimum Backfill. The minimum back- into the pipeline in accordance with Section 1309.3.
filled cover above the top of the piping or its enclosure (5) Supported with pi pe hanger s and supports as
for buried piping outside of buildings shall be 36 inches required for their additional weight. [NFPA
(914 mm), except that the minimum cover shall be 99:5.1.10.11.6.3]
permitted to be reduced to 18 inches (457 mm) where
there is no potential for damage from surface loads or
1310.8 Prohibited System Interconnections. Two or «
more medical gas or medical vacuum piping systems shall
surface conditions. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.5.5, 5.3.6.13.5] not be interconnected for installation, testing, or other
1310.6.4 Trenches. Trenches shall be excavated so reason. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.7.1]
that the piping or its enclosure has firm, substantially
1310.8.1 Leak Testing. Leak testing shall be accom-
continuous bearing on the bottom of the trench. [NFPA
99:5.1.10.11.5.6, 5.3.6.13.6] plished by separately charging and testing each indi-
1310.6.5 Composition of Backfill. Backfill shall vidual piping system. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.7.2]
be cl ea n, fr ee fr om ma ter ia l th at is cap ab le of 1310.9 Changes in System Use. Where a positive-
pressure medical gas piping distribution system, srcinally
«
damaging the pipe, and compacted. [NFPA
99:5.1.10.11.5.7, 5.3.6.13.7] used or constructed for the use at one pressure and for one
1310.6.6 Marker. A continuous warning tape or gas, is converted for operation at another pressure or for
marker placed immediately above the piping or its another gas, the provisions of Section 1308.0 shall apply as
enclosure shall clearly identify the pipeline by specific if the system were new. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.9.1]
name. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.5.8, 5.3.6.13.8] 1310.9.1 Medical Vacuum System. A medical
1310.6.7 Warning. A continuous warning means vacuum system shall not be permitted to beconverted for
shall be provided above the pipeline at approximately use as a medical gas system. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.9.2]

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TABLE 1310.2.1(2) TABLE 1310.2.1(3)

PRESSURE LOSS FOR MEDICAL AIR PRESSURE LOSS FOR NITROGEN
2 2
FLOW RATE PRESSURE DROP (psi) PER 100 FEET FLOW RATE PRESSURE DROP (psi) PER 100 FEET
(SCFM)1 1
⁄2 INCH PIPE 3
⁄4 INCH PIPE 1 INCH PIPE (SCFM)1 1 3
⁄2 INCH PIPE ⁄4 INCH PIPE 1 INCH PIPE
0.35 0.004 0.001 – 5.30 0.126 0.024 –
0.71 0.012 0.003 –
10.59 0.430 0.082 –
1.06 0.023 0.005 –
15.89 0.886 0.168 –
1.41 0.037 0.007 –
21.19 1.485 0.281 –
1.77
2.12 0.055
0.075 0.011
0.015 –– 26.48 2.220 0.419 –
2.47 0.097 0.019 – 31.78 3.089 0.581 –
2.82 0.123 0.024 – 37.08 4.087 0.766 –
3.18 0.151 0.029 – 42.37 – 0.975 –
3.53 0.181 0.035 – 47.67 – 1.206 –
4.24 0.249 0.048 – 52.97 – 1.460 0.361
4.94 0.326 0.063 – 58.26 – 1.736 0.429
5.65 0.413 0.080 –
63.56 – 2.033 0.502
6.36 0.507 0.098 –
68.85 – 2.352 0.580
7.06 0.611 0.118 0.030
74.15 – 2.692 0.663
7.77 0.723 0.139 0.035
8.47 0.843 0.162 0.041 79.45 – 3.054 0.752
9.18 0.969 0.187 0.047 84.74 – 3.436 0.845
9.89 1.108 0.212 0.053 90.04 – 3.840 0.943
10.59 1.252 0.240 0.060 95.34 – 4.264 1.046
12.36 1.647 0.315 0.079 100.63 – 4.709 1.154
14.12 2.090 0.398 0.100 105.93 – – 1.267
15.89 2.580 0.490 0.123 116.52 – – 1.508
17.66 3.116 0.591 0.148 127.12 – – 1.768
19.42 – 0.701 0.176
137.71 – – 2.046
21.19 – 0.818 0.205
148.30 – – 2.344
22.95 – 0.944 0.236
24.72 – 1.078 0.268 158.90 – – 2.660
28.25 – 1.369 0.341 169.49 – – 2.994
31.78 – 1.690 0.421 180.08 – – 3.347
35.31 – 2.043 0.509 190.67 – – 3.719
38.84 – 2.425 0.603 201.27 – – 4.108
42.37 – 2.838 0.705 211.86 – – 4.516
45.90 – 3.280 0.814 222.45 – – 4.942
49.43 – 3.751 0.929 233.05 – – –
52.97 – 4.249 1.052 243.64 – – –
56.50 – – 1.181
254.23 – – –
60.03 – – 1.318
264.83 – – –
63.56 – – 1.461
67.09 – – 1.611 275.42 – – –
70.62 – – 1.768 286.01 – – –
81.21 – – 2.276 296.60 – – –
88.28 – – 2.647 307.20 – – –
95.34 – – 3.044 317.79 – – –
For SI units: 1 standard cubic foot per minute = 28.32 SLPM, 1 inch = 25 For SI units: 1 standard cubic foot per minute = 28.32 SLPM, 1 inch = 25
mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes: Notes:
1 1
Based on pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C). Based on pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).
2 Based on pressure of 55 psig (379 kPa) at 68°F (20°C). 2
Based on pressure of 55 psig (379 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).

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TABLE 1310.2.1(4) TABLE 1310.2.1(5)

PRESSURE LOSS FOR NITROUS OXIDE PRESSURE LOSS FOR OXYGEN
AND CARBON DIOXIDE FLOW RATE 2
PRESSURE DROP (psi) PER 100 FEET
FLOW RATE
2
PRESSURE DROP (psi) PER 100 FEET (SCFM)1 1
⁄2 INCH PIPE 3
⁄4 INCH PIPE 1 INCH PIPE
(SCFM)1 1
⁄2 INCH PIPE 3
⁄4 INCH PIPE 1 INCH PIPE 0.35 0.004 – –
0.35 0.004 – – 0.71 0.013 0.003 –
0.71 0.014 – – 1.06 0.025 0.005 –
1.06 0.029 – – 1.41 0.041 0.008 –
1.77 0.060 0.012 –
1.41
1.77 0.047
0.070 –– –– 2.12 0.082 0.016 –
2.12 0.096 – – 2.47 0.107 0.021 –
2.47 0.125 – – 2.82 0.135 0.026 –
2.82 0.159 – – 3.18 0.166 0.032 –
3.18 0.195 – – 3.53 0.199 0.038 –
3.53 0.235 0.045 – 4.24 0.274 0.053 –
4.24 0.324 0.062 – 4.94 0.359 0.069 –
4.94 0.425 0.081 – 5.65 0.454 0.087 –
5.65 0.539 0.103 – 6.36 0.558 0.107 –
6.36 0.664 0.127 – 7.06 0.672 0.129 0.033
7.06 0.802 0.153 0.038 7.77 0.795 0.153 0.039
7.77 0.950 0.181 0.045 8.47 0.927 0.179 0.045
8.47 1.110 0.211 0.053 9.18 1.066 0.205 0.052
9.18 1.281 0.243 0.061 9.89 1.218 0.233 0.059
9.89 1.463 0.278 0.070 10.59 1.377 0.263 0.066
10.59 1.656 0.314 0.079 12.36 1.811 0.346 0.087
12.36 2.186 0.413 0.103 14.12 2.298 0.438 0.110
14.12 2.752 0.525 0.131 15.89 2.837 0.539 0.135
15.89 3.442 0.648 0.162 17.66 3.456 0.650 0.163
17.66 4.166 0.783 0.195 19.42 – 0.771 0.193
19.42 – 0.929 0.231 21.19 – 0.900 0.225
21.19 – 0.744 0.270 22.95 – 1.038 0.260
22.95 – 0.858 0.312 24.72 – 1.185 0.295
24.72 – 0.980 0.356 28.25 – 1.505 0.375
28.25 – 1.244 0.453 31.78 – 1.859 0.463
31.78 – 1.537 0.560 35.31 – 2.247 0.559
35.31 – 1.858 0.677 38.84 – 2.667 0.663
38.84 – 2.205 0.804 42.37 – 3.121 0.775
42.37 – 2.581 0.941 45.90 – 3.607 0.895
45.90 – 2.982 1.088 49.43 – 4.125 1.022
49.43 – 3.411 1.245 52.97 – – 1.157
52.97 – 4.249 1.411 56.50 – – 1.299
56.50 – – 1.587 60.03 – – 1.449
60.03 – – 1.772 63.56 – – 1.607
63.56 – – 1.967 67.09 – – 1.772
67.09 – – 2.174 70.62 – – 1.944
70.62 – – 2.385 81.21 – – 2.503
79.45 – – 2.959 91.81 – – 3.127
88.28 – – 3.589 102.40 – – 3.813
For SI units: 1 standard cubic foot per minute = 28.32 SLPM, 1 inch = 25 For SI units: 1 standard cubic foot per minute = 28.32 SLPM, 1 inch = 25
mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa
Notes: Notes:
1 Based on pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C). 1 Based on pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).
2 Based on pressure of 55 psig (379 kPa) at 68°F (20°C). 2 Based on pressure of 55 psig (379 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).

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TABLE 1310.2.1(6)
PRESSURE LOSS FOR VACUUM
2
FLOW RATE VACUUM LOSS (inch of mercury) PER 100 FEET FOR COPPER TUBE
(SCFM)1 3
⁄4 INCH TUBE 1 INCH TUBE 11 ⁄4 I N C HTU B E 1 1 ⁄2 INCH TUBE 2 INCH TUBE

0.35 0.019 – – – –
0.71 0.061 – – – –
1.06 0.120 – – – –

1.41 0.194 – – – –
1.77 0.284 – – – –
2.12 0.387 – – – –
2.47 0.504 – – – –
2.82 0.634 – – – –
3.18 0.777 – – – –
3.53 0.932 0.238 – – –
4.24 1.277 0.325 – – –
4.94 1.669 0.424 – – –
5.65 2.106 0.534 – – –
6.36 2.586 0.655 – – –
7.06 3.110 0.787 0.272 – –
7.77 3.674 0.929 0.321 – –
8.47 4.280 1.081 0.373 – –
9.18 4.927 1.243 0.429 – –

9.89
10.59 –– 1.416
1.597 0.488
0.551 –
0.242 ––
11.30 – 1.789 0.616 0.270 –
12.01 – 1.990 0.685 0.300 –
12.71 – 2.200 0.757 0.332 –
13.42 – 2.419 0.832 0.365 –
14.12 – 2.648 0.911 0.399 –
14.83 – 2.886 0.992 0.435 –
15.54 – 3.132 1.077 0.471 –
16.24 – 3.388 1.164 0.510 –
16.95 – 3.652 1.254 0.549 –
17.66 – 3.925 1.348 0.590 –
18.36 – 4.207 1.444 0.632 0.167
19.07 – 4.498 1.543 0.675 0.179
19.77 – 4.797 1.646 0.720 0.190
20.48 – – 1.751 0.766 0.202
21.19 – – 1.859 0.813 0.214
24.72 – – 2.441 1.066 0.281
28.25 – – 3.092 1.350 0.356
31.78 – – 3.811 1.662 0.438
35.31 – – 4.596 2.004 0.527
38.84 – – – 2.373 0.624
42.37 – – – 2.770 0.728
45.90 – – – 3.194 0.838

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TABLE 1310.2.1(6)
PRESSURE LOSS FOR VACUUM (continued)

2
FLOW RATE VACUUM LOSS (inch of mercury) PER 100 FEET FOR COPPER TUBE
(SCFM)1 3
⁄4 INCH TUBE 1 INCH TUBE 11 ⁄4 I N C HT U B E 1 1 ⁄2 INCH TUBE 2 INCH TUBE

49.43 – – – 3.645 0.956

52.97 – – – 4.122 1.081
56.50 – – – 4.626 1.212

63.56 – – – – 1.495
70.62 – – – – 1.803
77.68 – – – – 2.138
84.74 – – – – 2.497
91.81 – – – – 2.882
98.87 – – – – 3.291
105.93 – – – – 3.724
112.99 – – – – 4.181
For SI units: 1 standard cubic foot per minute = 28.32 SLPM, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 inch of mercury = 3.386 kPa
Notes:
1 Based on pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).
2
Based on pressure of 19 inches of mercury gauge vacuum (64 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).

TABLE 1310.2.1(7)
PRESSURE LOSS FOR VACUUM (CATEGORY 3)

2
VACUUM LOSS (inch of mercury) PER 100 FEET FOR PLASTIC TUBE
FLOW RATE
(SCFM)1 ⁄ INCH TUBE
34
1 INCH TUBE 11 ⁄4 I N C HT U B E 1 1 ⁄2 INCH TUBE 2 INCH TUBE

0.35 0.005 – – – –
0.71 0.010 – – – –
1.06 0.015 – – – –
1.41 0.021 – – – –
1.77 0.026 – – – –
2.12 0.060 0.010 – – –
2.47 0.077 0.020 – – –
2.82 0.096 0.025 – – –
3.18 .0.118 0.031 0.011 – –
3.53 0.141 0.036 0.013 – –
4.24 0.192 0.050 0.017 – –
4.94 0.249 0.064 0.023 0.010 –
5.65 0.313 0.081 0.028 0.012 –
6.36 0.383 0.099 0.035 0.015 –

7.06
7.77 0.459
0.541 0.118
0.139 0.041
0.049 0.018
0.021 ––
8.47 0.628 0.161 0.056 0.024 –
9.18 0.722 0.185 0.065 0.027 –
9.89 0.821 0.210 0.073 0.031 –
10.59 0.925 0.237 0.083 0.035 –
11.30 1.035 0.265 0.092 0.039 0.010
12.01 1.151 0.294 0.102 0.043 0.011
12.71 1.270 0.324 0.113 0.048 0.012

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TABLE 1310.2.1(7)
PRESSURE LOSS FOR VACUUM (CATEGORY 3) (continued)
2
VACUUM LOSS (inch of mercury) PER 100 FEET FOR PLASTIC TUBE
FLOW RATE
(SCFM)1 3
⁄4 INCH TUBE 1 INCH TUBE 11 ⁄4 I N C HT U B E 1 1 ⁄2 INCH TUBE 2 INCH TUBE

13.42 1.396 0.356 0.124 0.052 0.014

14.12 1.525 0.389 0.135 0.057 0.015
14.83 1.662 0.424 0.147 0.062 0.016
15.54 1.803 0.460 0.160 0.068 0.017
16.24 1.948 0.496 0.172 0.073 0.019
16.95 2.099 0.535 0.186 0.078 0.020
17.66 2.256 0.574 0.199 0.084 0.022
18.36 2.415 0.615 0.213 0.090 0.023
19.07 2.581 0.657 0.228 0.096 0.025
19.77 2.750 0.699 0.243 0.102 0.026
20.48 2.925 0.744 0.258 0.109 0.028
21.19 3.106 0.790 0.274 0.115 0.030
24.72 4.074 1.034 0.358 0.151 0.039
28.25 – 1.307 0.452 0.190 0.049
31.78 – 1.608 0.556 0.234 0.060
35.31 – 1.936 0.669 0.281 0.072
38.84 – 2.291 0.791 0.332 0.085
42.37 – 2.672 0.922 0.387 0.099
45.90 – 3.078 1.062 0.446 0.113
49.43 – 3.510 1.211 0.508 0.129
52.97 – 3.969 1.368 0.574 0.146
56.50 – 4.450 1.534 0.643 0.163
63.56 – – 1.890 0.792 0.201
70.62 – – 2.278 0.954 0.242
77.68 – – 2.699 1.130 0.286
84.74 – – 3.151 1.318 0.334
91.81 – – 3.634 1.520 0.385
98.87 – – 4.148 1.734 0.439
105.93 – – 4.691 1.961 0.496
112.99 – – – 2.200 0.556
For SI units: 1 standard cubic foot per minute = 28.32 SLPM, 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 inch of mercury = 3.386 kPa
Notes:
1 Based on pressure of 14.7 psig (101 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).
2 Based on pressure of 19 inches of mercury gauge vacuum (64 kPa) at 68°F (20°C).

1310.10 Breaching or Penetrating Medical Gas (1) The name of the medical gas or medical vacuum
Piping. Positive pressure patient medical gas piping shall system or the chemical symbol shall comply with
not be breached or penetrated by any means or process that Table 1305.1.
will result in residual copper particles or other debris (2) The medical gas or medical vacuum system color
remaining in the piping or affect the oxygen-clean interior code shall comply with Table 1305.1.
of the piping. The breaching or penetrating process shall (3) Where positive-press ure gas piping sy stems
ensure the
within thatwork
debris created
area. [NFPAby 99:5.1.10.11.12]
the process remains contained operate atinpressures
pressure other than
Table 1305.1, the standard
the pipe labelinggauge
shall
» 1310.11 Labeling and Identification. Color and pres- include the operating pressure in addition to the
name of the gas. [NFPA 99:5.1.11.1.1]
sure requirements shall be in accordance with Table 1305.1.
Medical gas piping shall not be painted. [NFPA 1310.11.2 Location of Pipe Labeling. Pipe labels
99:5.1.11.1.3] shall be located as follows:
» 1310.11.1 Pipe Labeling. Piping shall be labeled by (1) At intervals of not more than 20 feet (6096 mm).
(2) Not less than once in or above every room.
stenciling or adhesive markers that identify the patient
medical gas or medical vacuum system and include the (3) On both sides of walls or partitions penetrated by
following: the piping.

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(4) Not less than once in every story height traversed ment facility as to be accessible from all use-point
by risers. [NFPA 99:5.1.11.1.2] locations in an emergency. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.19.1,
5.3.6.19.2]
» 1311.0 Cleaning for Medical Gas Piping Systems. 1312.1.3.1 Remote Activated. A remotely
activated shutoff valve at a supply manifold shall
» 1311.1 Cleaning. The interior surfaces of tube ends,
fittings, and other components that were cleaned for oxygen not be used for emergency shutoff. For clinical
service by the manufacturer, but become contaminated prior purposes, such a remote valve actuator shall not fail-
to being installed, shall be permitted to be recleaned on-site closed in the event of a loss of electric power. Where
remote actuators are the type that fail-open, it shall
by the instal
surfaces with ler by thoroughly
a clean, scrubbing
hot water–alkaline the interi
solution, such or
as be mandatory that cylinder shutoff valves be close
sodium carbonate or trisodium phosphate, using a solution where the system is not in use. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.19.4]
of 1 pound (0.5 kg) of sodium carbonate or trisodium phos- 1312.1.4 Labeled. Shutoff valves shall be labeled in
phate to 3 gallons (11 L) of potable water and thoroughly accordance with Section 1312.9.
rinsing them with clean, hot potable water. Other aqueous
cleaning solutions shall be permitted to be used for on-site 1312.2 Source Valves. A shutoff valve shall be placed at
the immediate connection of each source system to the
«
recleaning provided that they are as recommended in CGA
G-4.1. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.10, 5.1.10.4.3.11] piped distributio n system to permit the entire source,
including accessory devices to be isolated from the facility.
» 1311.2 Contaminated Materials. Material that has
become contaminated internally and is not clean for oxygen [NFPA 99:5.1.4.4]
service shall not be installed. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.4.3.12, 1312.2.1 Location. The source valve shall be located «
5.3.6.6.8] in the immediate vicinity of the source equipment.
[NFPA 99:5.1.4.4.1]
» 1312.0 Shutoff Valves. 1312.3 Main Valves. A shutoff valve shall be provided in
the main supply line inside of the building, except where
«
» 1312.1 General. New or replacement shutoff valves for
medical gas or medical vacuum systems shall be as follows: one or more of the following conditions exist:
(1) Quarter turn, full ported, ball type. (1) The sour ce and sour ce valve a re locat ed insi de the
building served.
(2) Brass or bronze construction.
(3) Have extensions for brazing. (2) The source system
the building served,isand
physically mounted
the pipeline enterstothe
thebuilding
wall of
(4) Have a handle indicating open or closed. in the immediate vicinity of the source valve. [NFPA
(5) Consist of three pieces perm itting in-line serviceability. 99:5.1.4.5]
[NFPA 99:5.1.4.3]
Exception: Shutoff valves for medical vacuum service
1312.3.1 Access. The main line valve shall be
located to permit access by authorized personnel only.
«
shall be permitted to be ball or butterfly type. [NFPA [NFPA 99:5.1.4.5.1]
99:5.1.4.3.2]
1312.1.1 Location. Shutoff valves, except valves in
1312.3.2 Location. The main line valve shall be
located on the facility side of the source valve and
«
zone valve box assemblies, shall be located in secured outside of the source room, enclosure, or where the
areas such as locked piped chases, or be locked or main line first enters the building. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.5.2]
latched in their operating position. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.2]
» 1312.1.2 Installation. Shutoff valves accessible to
1312.4 Riser Valves. Risers supplied from the main line
shall be provided with a shutoff valve in the riser adjacent
«
other than authorized personnel shall be installed in
valve boxes with frangible or removable windows large to the main line. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.6]
enough to permit manual operation of valves. Shutoff 1312.4.1 Location. Riser valves shall be permitted to
valves for use in certain areas, such as psychiatric or be located above ceilings, but shall remain accessible
pediatric areas, shall be permitted to be secured with the and not be obstructed. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.6.1]
approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction to prevent 1312.5 Service Valves. Service valves shall be installed «
inappropriate
1312.1.3 access. [NFPA
Emergency 99:5.1.4.2.1,
Shutoff Valves. 5.1.4.2.2]
Where a to allow
from servicing
a main or riserorwithout
modification ofdown
shutting lateralthebranch
entirepiping
main,
central Category 3 medical gas (oxygen and nitrous riser, or facility. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.7]
oxide) supply is remote from a single treatment facility,
the main supply line shall be provided with an emer- 1312.5.1 Branch Piping. Not more than one service
valve shall be required for each branch off of a riser
«
gency shutoff valve so located in the single treatment
facility as to be accessible from all use-point locations regardless of how many zone valve boxes are installed
in an emergency. Where a central Category 3 medical on that lateral. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.7.1]
gas (oxygen and nitrous oxide) supply system supplies Service valves shall be placed in the branch piping
two treatment facilities, each facility shall be provided prior to a zone valve box assembly on that branch.
with an emergency shutoff valve so located in the treat- [NFPA 99:5.1.4.7.2]

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1312.5.2 Location. Service valves shall be located in

one of the following areas:
1312.8.1 Downstream Piping. Downstream piping
shall be closed with a brazed cap with tubing allowance
«
(1) Behind a locked access door for cutting and rebrazing. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.10.2]
(2) Locked open above a ceiling 1312.9 Identification. Shutoff valves shall be identified
as follows:
«
(3) Locked open in a secure area [NFPA 99:5.1.4.7.3]
(1) The name or chemical symbol for the specific medical
» 1312.6 Zone Valves. Station outlets and inlets shall be
supplied through a zone valve as follows:
gas or medical vacuum system.
(2) The room or areas served.
(1) The zone valve shall be placed such that a wall inter-
venes between the valve and outlets or inlets that it (3) gency.
A caution to not
[NFPA close or open valve except in emer-
99:5.1.11.2.1]
controls. 1312.9.1 Nonstandard Operating Pressures.
(2) The zone valv e shall ser ve only outl ets and inle ts Where positive pressure gas piping systems operate at
located on that same story. pressures other than the standard gauge pressure of 50
(3) The zone valve shall not be located in the same room psi (345 kPa) to 55 psi (379 kPa), or a gauge pressure of
with the station outlets or inlets that it controls. [NFPA 160 psi (1103 kPa) to 185 psi (1276 kPa) for nitrogen,
99:5.1.4.8] the shutoff valve identification shall also include the
nonstandard operating pressure. [NFPA 99:5.1.11.2.2]
» 1312.6.1 Readily Operable. Zone valves shall be
readily operable from a standing position in the 1312.9.2 Labeling. Shutoff valves shall be labeled in «
corridor on the same floor they serve. [NFPA substance as follows:
99:5.1.4.8.1]
» 1312.6.2 Arrangement. Zone valves shall be so Source valve(s) shall be labeled in substance as follows:
arranged that shutting off the supply of medical gas or SOURCE VALVE FOR THE (SOURCE NAME)
medical vacuum to one zone, operating room, or anes- [NFPA 99:5.1.11.2.3]
thetizing location will not affect the supply of medical
gas or medical vacuum to another zone, room, location, Main line valve(s) shall be labeled in substance as
or the rest of the system. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.8.2, 5.1.4.8.7.2] follows:
1312.6.3 Indicators. A pressure or vacuum indicator MAIN LINE VALVE FOR THE
shall be provided on the station outlet or inlet side of (MEDICAL GAS/VACUUM NAME)
each zone valve. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.8.3] SERVING (NAME OF BUILDING)
» 1312.6.4 Location. A zone valve shall be located [NFPA 99:5.1.11.2.4]
immediately outside each vital life-support area, critical
care area, and anesthetizing location of moderate sedation, Riser valve(s) shall be labeled in substance as follows:
deep sedation, or general anesthesia, in each medical gas,
RISER FOR THE (MEDICAL GAS/
medical vacuum line, or both, and located so as to be VACUUM NAME) SERVING (NAME OF THE
readily accessible in an emergency. [NFPA 99:5.1.4.8.7] AREA/BUILDING SERVED BY THE
» 1312.6.4.1 Special Installations. Gas-delivery PARTICULAR RISER)
columns, hose reels, ceiling tracks, control panels, [NFPA 99:5.1.11.2.5]
pendants, booms, or other special installations
shall be located downstream of the zone valve. Service valve(s) shall be labeled in substance as follows:
[NFPA 99:5.1.4.8.7.1]
SERVICE VALVE FOR THE
» 1312.7 In-Line Shutoff Valves. In-line shutoff valves (MEDICAL GAS/VACUUM NAME) SERVING
intended for use to isolate piping for maintenance or modi-
(NAME OF THE AREA/BUILDING
fication shall meet the following requirements:
SERVED BY THE PARTICULAR VALVE)
(1) Be located in a restricted area [NFPA 99:5.1.11.2.6]
(2) Be locked or latched open
(3) Be identi fied in accor dance wit h Section 1312 .9 In-line shutoff valve(s) shall be labeled in substance as
[NFPA 99:5.1.4.9.1] follows:
» 1312.8 Future Piping. Shutoff valves provided for the CAUTION
connection of future piping shall meet the following IN-LINE SHUTOFF VALVE FOR THE
requirements: (MEDICAL GAS/VACUUM NAME )
(1) Be located in a restricted area DO NOT CLOSE EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY
(2) Be locked or latched closed THIS VALVE CONTROLS SUPPLY TO
(3) Be identi fied in accor dance wit h Section 1312 .9 (NAME OF THE AREA/BUILDING SERVED
[NFPA 99:5.1.4.10] BY THE PARTICULAR VALVE)

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Part III – Systems, Equipment, and Components. 1314.1.2 Required Components. Medical air
compressor systems shall consist of the components
1313.0 Central Supply Systems. listed in Section 1314.1.2.1 or Section 1314.1.2.2.
1313.1 General. Central supply systems and medical gas 1314.1.2.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems. Cate-
outlets for oxygen, medical air, nitrous oxide, carbon gory 1 and Category 2 medical air compressor
dioxide, and other patient medical gases shall be piped into systems shall consist of the following:
areas where the gases will be used under the direction of (1) Components shall be arran ged to permit
licensed medical professionals for purposes congruent with service and a continuous supply of medical air
the following:
(1) Direct respiration by patients. in thearrangement
nent event of a single
shall befault failure.toCompo-
permitted vary in
(2) Clinical application of the gas to a patient. accordance with the technology(ies)
employed, provided an equal level of oper-
(3) Medical device applications directly related to respiration. ating redundancy and medical air quality is
(4) Power for medical devices used directly on patients. maintained. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.10(A)]
(5) Calibration of medical devices used in accordance with (2) An automatic means to prevent backflow from
Section 1313.1(1) through Section 1313.1(4). [NFPA on-cycle compressors through off-cycle
99:5.1.3.5.2] compressors. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.2(2)]
» 1313.1.1 Materials. Materials used in central supply
systems shall comply with the followingrequirements:
(3) A manua l shutoff valve to isolate each
compressor from the centrally piped system
(1) In those portions of systems intended to handle and from other compressors for maintenance
oxygen at gauge pressures that exceed 350 pounds- or repair without loss of pressure in the
force per square inch (psi) ( 2413 kPa), the intercon- system. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.2(3)]
necting hose shall contain no polymeric materials. (4) Intake filter-mufflers of the dry type. [NFPA
(2) In those portions of systems intended to handle 99:5.1.3.6.3.2(4)]
oxygen or nitrous oxide material, construction shall (5) Pressure relief valves set at 50 percent above
be compatible with oxygen under the temperatures line pressure. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.2(5)]
and pressures to which the components are capable
of being exposed in the containment and use of (6) Piping
compressorandandcom
the ponents between
source shutoff valve the
that
oxygen, nitrous oxide, mixtures of these gases, or
mixtures containing more than 23.5 percent oxygen. do not contribute to contaminant levels.
[NFPA 99:5.1.3.5.4 – 5.1.3.5.4(2), 5.3.6.21.8 – [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.2(6)]
5.3.6.21.8(2)] (7) Materials and devices used between the medical
» 1313.1.2 Pressure-Relief Valve Requirements. air intake and the medical air source valve shall
Pressure-relief valves shall be installed in accordance be permitted to be of a design or construction
with Section 1316.2. Each central supply system shall appropriate for the service as determined by the
have a pressure-relief valve set at 50 percent above manufacturer. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.2(7)]
normal line pressure, installed downstream of the pres- 1314.1.2.2 Category 3 Systems. Category 3
sure regulator and upstream of the shutoff valve. This medical air compressor systems shall consist of the
pressure-relief valve shall be permitted to be set at a following:
higher pressure, provided another pressure-relief valve
set at 50 percent above normal line pressure is installed (1) Disconnect switches.
in the main supply line. (2) Motor-starting devices.
(3) Motor overload protection devices.
» 1314.0 Medical Air Systems. (4) One or more compressors.
» 1314.1 Medical Air Compressors. Medical air
compressors shall be installed in a well-lit, ventilated, and
(5) For sing le, dupl ex, or mul tiple co mpres sor
clean location and shall be accessible. The location shall be systems,
of means forcompressor.
each individual activation and deactivation
provided with drainage facilities in accordance with this (6) Where multiple compressors are used, manual
code. The medical air compressor area shall be located
separately from medical gas cylinder system sources, and or automatic means to alternate individual
shall be readily accessible for maintenance. compressors.
» 1314.1.1 Capacity. Medical air compressors shall be (7) Where multiple compressors are used, manual
or automatic means to activate the additional
sufficient to serve the peak calculated demand with the
largest single compressor out of service. In no case unit(s) where the in-service unit(s) are inca-
shall there be less than two compressors. [NFPA pable of maintaining the required pressure.
99:5.1.3.6.3.10(B)] (8) Intake filter-mufflers of the dry type.

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(9) Receivers with a manual or automatic drain. (1) Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from venti-
(10) Shutoff valves. lating system exhausts, fuel storage vents,
(11) Compressor dischar ge check valves (for combustion vents, plumbing vents, medical
multiple compressors). vacuum and WAGD discharges, or areas that
are capable of collecting vehicular exhausts or
(12) Air dryers that maintai n not less than 40 other noxious fumes. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(B)]
percent relative humidity at operating pressure
and temperature. (2) Not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) above ground
level. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(C)]
(13) In-line final particulate or coalescing filters
rated
status atindicator
0.01 micron (0.01them),
to ensure with filter
delivery of (3) Not less than
window, 10 feet in
or opening (3048 mm) from[NFPA
the building. a door,
compressed air with a maximum allowable 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(D)]
0.05 ppm liquid oil. 1314.1.4.2 Separate Compressors. Ai r
(14) Pressure regulators. intakes for separate compressors shall be permitted
to be joined together to one common intake where
(15) Pressure-relief valve. the following conditions are met:
(16) Pressure indicator. (1) The comm on intak e is sized to mi nimi ze
(17) Moisture indicator. [NFPA 99:5.3.7.6.1] backpressure in accordance with the manufac-
1314.1.3 Air Sources. Air sources for medical air turer’s instructions.
compressors shall comply with Section 1314.1.3.1 or (2) Each compressor is capable of being isolated
Section 1314.1.3.2. by manual or check valve, blind flange, or tube
» 1314.1.3.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems. The
medical air compressors shall draw their air from a
cap to prevent open inlet piping where the
compressor(s) is removed for service from the
source of clean air. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(A)] consequent backflow of room air into the other
Where an air source equal to or better than compressor(s). [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(G)]
outside air is available, it shall be permitted to be 1314.1.4.3 Screening.The end of the intake shall
used for the medical air compressors in accordance be turned down and screened or otherwise protected
with the following provisions: against the entry of vermin, debris, or precipitation
(1) This alternate source of suppl y air shall be by screening
roding fabricated
material. [NFPA or composed of a noncor-
99:5.1.3.6.3.12(H)]
available on a continuous 24 hours-per-day, 7
days-per-week basis. 1314.2 Medical Air Receivers. Receivers for medical
air shall meet the following requirements [NFPA
«
(2) Ventilating systems having fans with motors 99:5.1.3.6.3.6]:
or drive belts located in the air stream shall
not be used as a source of medical air intake. (1) Be made of corrosion-resistant materials or otherwise
[NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(E)] be made corrosion resistant. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.6(1)]
1314.1.3.2 Category 3 Systems. Air sources (2) Comply w ith Sect ion VIII of the ASME Boiler and
for a compressor(s) located inside a building shall Pressure Vessel Code. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.6(2),
comply with the following provisions: 5.3.7.6.2.2]
(1) Be located within a space where no chemical- (3) Be equipped with a pressure-reli ef valve, automatic
based materials are stored or used. drain, manual drain, sight glass, and pressure indicator.
(2) Be loca ted in a s pace tha t is not u sed for [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.6(3)]
patient medical treatment. (4) Be of a capacity sufficient to prevent the compressor
from short cycling. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.6(4),
(3) Not be taken from a room or space in which
there is an open or semi-open discharge from 5.3.7.6.2.1]
a medical vacuum or scavenging system. 1314.2.1 Valves. Medical air receivers shall be
provided with approved valves to allow the flow of
«
[NFPA 99:5.3.7.6.5.1]
Air sources for a compressor(s) located compressed
ports during air to enter
normal and exit
operation andout of separate
allow receiver
the receiver to
outside the building shall be drawn from locations
where no contamination from medical vacuum or be bypassed during service without shutting down the
scavenging system discharges or particulate matter supply of medical air. [NFPA99:5.1.3.6.3.10(D)]
is anticipated. [NFPA 99:5.3.7.6.5.2]
» 1314.1.4 Air Intakes. Compressor intake piping shall 1315.0 Medical Vacuum System. «
be constructed in accordance with Section 1308.5.
[NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.12(F)]
1315.1 General. The vacuum plant shall be installed in a «
well-lit, ventilated, and clean location with accessibility.
1314.1.4.1 Location. Compressor air intakes The location shall be provided with drainage facilities in
shall be located as follows: accordance with this code. The vacuum plant, where

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installed as a source, shall be located separately from other (3) At a level different from air intakes.
medical vacuum system sources, and shall be readily acces- (4) Where pre vailing winds, a djacent buildings ,
sible for maintenance. topography, or other influences that will not divert
» 1315.2 Medical-Surgical Vacuum Sources. Medical-
surgical vacuum sources shall consist of the following:
the exhaust into occupied areas or prevent disper-
sion of the exhaust. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.7.2]
(1) Two or more vacuum pumps sufficien t to serve the 1315.5.2 Screening. The end of the exhaust shall be
peak calculated demand with the largest single vacuum turned down and screened or otherwise be protected
pump out of service. against the entry of vermin, debris, or precipitation by
(2) An autom
cycle vacuumaticpumps
mea nsthrough
to preveoff-cycle
nt backflvacuum
ow from on -
pumps. screening[NFPA
material. fabricated or composed of a noncorroding
99:5.1.3.7.7.3]
(3) A shutoff valve or other isolation means to isolate each 1315.5.3 Dips and Loops. The exhaust shall be free
vacuum pump from the centrally piped system and of dips and loops that are capable of trapping conden-
other vacuum pumps for maintenance or repair without sate or oil, or provided with a drip leg and valved drain
loss of vacuum in the system. at the bottom of the low point. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.7.4]
(4) A vacuum receiver. 1315.5.4 Multiple Pumps. Vacuum exhausts from
multiple pumps shall be permitted to be joined together
«
(5) Piping bet ween the va cuum pum p(s), di scharge (s),
receiver(s), and the vacuum source shutoff valve shall to one common exhaust where in accordance with the
be in accordance with Section 1308. 5, except that following [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.7.5]:
brass, galvanized, or black steel pipe shall be permitted (1) The common exhaust is sized to minimize back-
to be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s pressure in accordance with the pump manufac-
instructions. turer’s instructions. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.7.5(1),
(6) Materi als and devi ces used bet ween the me dical 5.3.8.3.11(7)]
vacuum exhaust and the medical vacuum source shall (2) Each pump shall be isolated by manual or check
be permitted to be of a design or construction appro- valve, blind flange, or tube cap to prevent open
priate for the service, as determined by the manufac- exhaust piping where the pump(s) is removed for
turer’s instructions. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.1.2] service and consequent flow of exhaust air into the
1315.3 Vacuum Pumps. Additional pumps shall auto-
room. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.7.5(2), 5.3.8.3.11(8)]

» matically activate when the pump(s) in operation is inca-

pa bl e of ma in ta in in g th e re qui re d vac uu m. [N FP A 1316.0 Pressure-Regulating Equipment.
99:5.1.3.7.6.1] 1316.1 Where Required. Pressure-regulating equipment
Automatic or manual alternation of pumps shall allow shall be installed in the supply main upstream of the final
division of operating time. Where automatic alternation of line-pressure valve. Where multiple piping systems for the
pumps is not provided, the facility staff shall arrange a same gas at different operating pressures are required, sepa-
schedule for manual alternation. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.6.2] rate pressure-regulating equipment, relief valves, and
» 1315.4 Vacuum Receivers. Receivers for vacuum shall source shutoff valves shall be provided for each pressure.
meet the following requirements: 1316.2 Pressure-Relief Valves. Pressure-relief valves
shall close automatically where excess pressure has been
«
(1) Be made of materials approved by the manufacturer.
released.
(2) Comply w ith Sect ion VIII of the ASME Boile r and
Pressure Vessel Code. 1316.2.1 Venting. Pressure-relief valves set at 50 «
percent shall be vented to the outside from gas systems,
(3) Withstand a gauge pressure of 60 psi (414 kPa) and 30 except medical air, or where the total capacity of the
inch gauge HgV (102 kPa). supply system is in excess of 3000 cubic feet (84.95
(4) Be equipped with a manual drain. m3) of gas.
(5 Be of a capacity based on the technology of the pumps.
[NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.3]
1316.2.2 Design. Pressure-re lief valves shall be
brass, bronze, or stainless steel and designed for the gas
«
» 1315.5 Vacuum Source Exhausts. Medical-surgical
vacuum pumps shall exhaust in a manner and location that
service. [NFPA 99:5.3.6.21.6]
1316.2.3 Isolation. A pressure-relief valve shall not «
will minimize the hazards of noise and contamination to the be isolated from its intended use by a valve.
facility and its environment. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.7.1]
1315.5.1 Location. The exhaust shall be located as
1316.3 Pressure Gauges. Pressure and vacuum indica-
tors shall be readable from a standing position. Pressure and
«
follows: vacuum indicators shall be provided at the following loca-
(1) Outdoors. tions:
(2) Not les s than 10 feet (3048 mm ) from a door, (1) Adjacent to the alarm-initiating device for source main-
window, air intake, or other openings in buildings line pressure and vacuum alarms in the master alarm
or places of public assembly. system.

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(2) At or in area alarm panels to indicate t he pressur e, (9) Power for master, area alarms, sensors, and switches
vacuum, or both at the alarm activating device for each from the life safety branch of the emergency electrical
system that is monitored by the panel. system as described in NFPA 99.
(3) On the sta tion outl et or inlet s ide of zone va lves. (10) Power for local alarms, dew point sensors, and carbon
[NFPA 99:5.1.8.2.1, 5.1.8.2.2] monoxide sensors permitted to be from the same essen-
tial electrical branch as is used to power the air
compressor system.
» 1317.0 Station Outlets and Inlets. (11) Where used for communications, wiring from switches
» 1317.1 General. Station outlets and inlets shall be
installed
lation in strict accordance
instructions. withoutlet
Each station the manufacturer’s instal-
and inlet for medical or sensors
NFPA thatlife
70 for is supervised
safety andorcritical
protected as required
branch circuits by
in
gases and medical vacuums shall be gas-specific. [NFPA which protection is one of the following types:
99:5.1.5.1, 5.3.6.17.1] (a) Conduit
1317.2 Required Valves. Each station outlet shall (b) Free air
consist of a primary and secondary valve (or assembly). (c) Wire
[NFPA 99:5.1.5.2, 5.3.6.17.2] (d) Cable tray
Each station inlet shall consist of a primary valve (or
assembly). [NFPA 99:5.1.5.3] (e) Raceways
1317.2.1 Secondary Valve. The secondary valve
(12) Communication devices that do not use electrical
(or assembly) shall close automatically to stop the flow wiring for signal transmission shall be supervised such
of medical gas (or medical vacuum, where provided) that failure of communication shall initiate an alarm.
where the primary valve (or assembly) is removed. (13) Assurance by the responsible authority of the facility
[NFPA 99:5.1.5.4, 5.3.6.17.3] that the labeling of alarms, where room numbers or
designations are used, is accurate and up-to-date.
» 1317.3 Post Installation. After installation of the piping,
but before installation of the station outlets and inlets and (14) Provisions for automatic restart after a power loss of 10
other medical gas and medical gas system components seconds (e.g., during generator startup) without giving
(e.g., pressure-actuating switches for alarms, manifolds, false signals or requiring manual reset.
pressure gauges, or pressure relief valves), the line shall be
blown clear by means of oil-free, dry nitrogen NF. (15) removable.
Alarm switches,
[NFPAsensors, or both installed so as to be
99:5.1.9.1]
» 1317.4 Identification. Station outlets and inlets shall be
identified as to the name or chemical symbol for the
1318.2 Category 3 Systems. Warning systems for
specific medical gas or medical vacuum provided. [NFPA medical gas systems (oxygen and nitrous oxide) in Cate-
99:5.1.11.3.1] gory 3 facilities shall include the following:
(1) Alarms for the following:
» 1318.0 Warning Systems. (a) Oxygen main line pressure low or high.
» 1318.1 Category 1 and 2 Systems. Master, area, and
local alarm systems used for medical gas and medical
(b) Oxygen changeover to secondary bank or about to
change over (where automatic).
vacuum systems shall include the following: (c) Nitrous oxide main line pressure low or high.
(1) Separate visual indicators for each condit ion moni - (d) Nitrous oxide changeover to secondary bank or
tored, except as permitted for local alarms that are about to changeover (where automatic).
displayed on master alarm panels. (2) Warning systems shall have not le ss than one si ngle
(2) Visual indicators that remain in alarm until the situa- alarm panel in each treatment facility served by the
tion that has caused the alarm is resolved. medical gas source equipment.
(3) A cancelable audible indication of each alarm condi- (3) Alarm panels shall be located in an area of continuous
tion that produces a sound level of not less than 80 surveillance while the facility is in operation.
decibels at 3 feet (914 mm).
(4) A means to visually identify a lamp or LED failure. (4) Pressure switches, sensors, or both that monitor main
line pressure shall be mounted at the source equipment
(5) Visual and audible indication that the communication with pressure alarm indicators (lamp or LED) at the
with an alarm initiating device is disconnected. alarm panel.
(6) Labeling o f each indicator, indicating the condi tion (5) Audible and noncancelable alarm visual signals shall
monitored. indicate where the pressure in the main line increases
(7) Labeling of each al arm panel for its are a of survei l- or decreases 20 percent from the normal operating
lance. pressure.
(8) Reinitiation of the audible signal where another alarm (6) Visual indications shall remain until the situation that
condition occurs while the audible alarm is silenced. caused the alarm is resolved.

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(7) Pressure swit ches, sen sors, or bot h shall be instal led (1) After blow down of the distribution piping.
downstream of emergency shutoff valves, and other (2) After installation of stat ion outlet and inl et rough- in
shutoff valves in the system, and shall cause an alarm for assemblies. Test caps shall be permitted to be used.
the medical gas where the pressure decreases or (3) Prior to the installation of components of the distribu-
increases 20 percent from the normal operating pressure. tion piping system that would be damaged by the test
(8) A cancelable audible indication of each alarm condition pressure. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.3.2, 5.3.6.23.2.3(B)]
that produces a sound at the alarm panel shall reinitiate 1319.5.1 Shutoff Valve. The source shutoff valve
the audible signal where another alarm condition occurs for the piping system shall remain closed during tests.
while
» 1318.3 the audible signal
Components. is silenced.
Functioning of [NFPA 99:5.3.6.22]
alarm components
shall be verified in accordance with the testing and moni-
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.3.3, 5.3.6.23.2.3(C)]
1319.5.2 Required Test Pressure. The test pres-
sure for pressure medical gases and medical vacuum
toring requirements of the manufacturer and the Authority systems shall be one and one-half times the system
Having Jurisdiction. working pressure, and not less than a gauge pressure of
150 psi (1034 kPa). [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.3.4,
Part IV – Testing, Inspection, and Certification. 5.3.6.23.2.3(D)] The test pressure shall be maintained
until each joint has been examined for leakage by
means of a leak detectant that is safe for use with
» 1319.0 Testing and Inspection. oxygen and does not contain ammonia. [NFPA
» 1319.1 Where Required. Inspection and testing shall be 99:5.1.12.2.3.5, 5.3.6.23.2.3(E)]
performed on components, or portions thereof, of new 1319.5.3 Leaks. Leaks shall be located, repaired
piped medical gas or vacuum systems, additions, renova- (where permitted), replaced (where required), and
tions, temporary installations, or repaired systems in accor- retested. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.3.6, 5.3.6.23.2.3(F)]
dance with Section 1319.2 through Section 1319.12.2, and
certified in accordance with Section 1320.0. 1319.6 Cross-Connection Tests – Medical Gas and
Medical Vacuum Systems. A party qualified in accor-
«
» 1319.2 Breached Systems. Systems that are breached
and components that are subject to additions, renovations,
dance with Section 1306.1 shall determine that no cross-
connections exist between medical gas and medical vacuum
or replacement shall be inspected and tested. Systems shall
be deemed breached at the point of pipeline intrusion by piping systems. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.4, 5.3.6.23.2.4]
1319.6.1 Atmospheric Pressure. Piping systems
physi cal separati on or by system com ponent rem oval,
replacement, or addition. Breached portions of the systems shall be reduced to atmospheric pressure. [NFPA
subject to inspection and testing shall be confined to the 99:5.1.12.2.4.1, 5.3.6.23.2.4(A)]
specific altered zone and components in the immediate zone 1319.6.2 Sources of Test Gas. Sources of test gas
or area that is located upstream for medical vacuum shall be disconnected from piping systems except for
systems and downstream for pressure gases at the point or the one system being tested. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.4.2,
area of intrusion. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.1.3 – 5.1.12.1.5] 5.3.6.23.2.4(D)]
» 1319.3 Reports. Inspection and testing reports shall be
submitted directly to the party that contracted for the
1319.6.3 System to be Charged. The system
under test shall be charged with oil-free, dry nitrogen
testing, who shall submit the report through channels to the NF to a gauge pressure of 50 psi (345 kPa). [NFPA
responsible facility authority and others that are required. 99:5.1.12.2.4.3, 5.3.6.23.2.4(C), 5.3.6.23.2.4(E)]
Reports shall contain detailed listings of findings and 1319.6.4 Check Outlets and Inlets. After the
results. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.1.6, 5.1.12.1.7] installation of the individual faceplates with approved
1319.4 Initial Piping Blow Down. Piping in medical adapters matching outlet and inlet labels, each indi-
gas and medical vacuum distribution systems shall be vidual outlet and inlet (in each installed medical gas
blown clear by means of oil-free, dry nitrogen NF after and medical vacuum piping system) shall be checked
installation of the distribution piping, and before installation to determine that the test gas is being dispensed from
of station
system outlet and[NFPA
components. inlet rough-in assemblies
99:5.1.12.2.2, and other
5.3.6.23.2.2] the piping system being tested. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.4.4,
5.3.6.23.2.4(F)]
» 1319.5 Initial Pressure Tests – Medical Gas and 1319.6.5 Repeat Test. The cross-connection test
Medical Vacuum Systems. Each section of the piping shall be repeated for each installed medical gas and
in medical gas and medical vacuum systems shall be pres- medical vacuum piping system. [NFPA
sure tested by a party qualified in accordance with Section 99:5.1.12.2.4.5, 5.3.6.23.2.4(G)]
1306.1, and using oil-free, dry nitrogen NF. [NFPA 1319.6.6 Identification of System. The proper
99:5.1.12.2.3.1, 5.3.6.23.2.3(A)] labeling and identification of system outlets and inlets
Initial pressure tests shall be conducted in accordance shall be confirmed during these tests. [NFPA
with the following: 99:5.1.12.2.4.6, 5.3.6.23.2.4(H)]

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» 1319.7 Standing Pressure Tests – Medical Gas

Piping Systems. After successful completion of the
1319.8.5 Conclusion of Test. At the conclusion of
the test, there shall not be a change in the vacuum
initial pressure tests in accordance with Section 1319.5, except that attributed to changes in ambient tempera-
medical gas distribution piping shall be subjected to a ture. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7.5]
standing pressure test by a party qualified in accordance 1319.8.6 Leaks. Leaks shall be located, repaired
with Section 1306.1. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6, 5.3.6.23.2.6] (where permitted), or replaced (where required), and
1319.7.1 Time Frame for Testing. Tests shall be retested. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7.7]
conducted after the final installation of station outlet 1319.8.7 Proof of Testing. The 24 hour standing
valve bodies, face plates, and other distribution system
components. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.1, 5.3.6.23.2.6(A)] pressure test
witnessed by of
thethe medicalHaving
Authority vacuumJurisdiction
system shall be
or its
1319.7.2 Source Valve. The source valve shall be designee. A form indicating that this test has been
closed during testing. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.2, performed and witnessed shall be provided to the veri-
5.3.6.23.2.6(B)] fier at the start of the tests required in Section 1319.12.
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7.6]
1319.7.3 Length of Testing. The piping systems
shall be subjected to a 24 hour standing pressure test 1319.9 Purge Tests. The outlets in each medical gas
using oil-free, dry nitrogen NF. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.3, piping system shall be purged by a party qualified in accor-
5.3.6.23.2.6(C)] dance with Section 1306.1, using oil-free, dry nitrogen NF
to remove particulate matter from the piping. [NFPA
1319.7.4 Test Pressure. Test pressures shall be 20 99:5.1.12.2.5, 5.3.6.23.2.5]
percent above the normal system operating line pres-
1319.9.1 Procedure. Using appropriate adapters,
sure. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.4, 5.3.6.23.2.6(D)]
each outlet shall be purged with an intermittent high-
1319.7.5 Conclusion of Test. At the conclusion of volume flow of test gas until the purge produces no
the tests, there shall not be a change in the test pressure discoloration in a clean white cloth. [NFPA
except that attributed to changes in ambient tempera- 99:5.1.12.2.5.1, 5.3.6.23.2.5(B)]
ture. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.5] 1319.9.2 Location. Purging shall start at the closest
For Category 3 systems, there shall not be a outlet or inlet to the zone valve and continue to the
change in the test pressure that exceeds a gauge pres- furthest outlet or inlet within the zone. [NFPA
sure of 5 psi (34 kPa). [NFPA 99:5.3.6.23.2.6(E)]
1319.7.6 Leaks. Leaks shall be located, repaired
99:5.1.12.2.5.2]
Exception: For Category 3 medical gas piping
(where permitted), or replaced (where required), and systems, purging shall start at the furthest outlet in the
retested. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.6, 5.3.6.23.2.6(F)] system and proceed toward the source equipment.
1319.7.7 Proof of Testing. The 24 hour standing [NFPA 99:5.3.6.23.2.5(C)]
pressure test shall be witnessed by the Authority 1319.10 Operational Pressure Test. Operational pres-
Having Jurisdiction or its designee. A form indicating sure tests shall be performed at each station outlet and inlet
that this test has been performed and witnessed shall be or terminal where the user makes connections and discon-
provided to the verifier at the start of the tests required nections. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.10]
in Section 1319.12. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.6.7] 1319.10.1 Test Gas. Tests shall be performed with
» 1319.8 Standing Pressure Tests – Medical Vacuum the gas of system designation or the operating vacuum.
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.10.1]
Piping Systems. After successful completion of the
initial pressure tests under Section 1319.5, medical vacuum 1319.10.2 Medical Gas Outlets. Gas outlets with a
distribution piping shall be subjected to a standing vacuum gauge pressure of 50 psi (345 kPa), including, but not
test. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7] limited to, oxygen, nitrous oxide, medical air, and
carbon dioxide, shall deliver 3.5 standard cubic feet per
1319.8.1 Timeframe for Testing. Tests shall be
minute (SCFM) (100 SLPM) with a pressure drop of
conducted after installation of all components of the not more than 5 psi (34 kPa) and static pressure of 50
medical vacuum system. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7.1] psi (3 45 kPa ) to 55 ps i (3 79 kPa ). [N FP A
1319.8.2 Length of Testing. The piping systems 99:5.1.12.3.10.2]
shall be subjected to a 24 hour standing vacuum test. 1319.10.3 Medical-Surgical Vacuum Inlets .
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7.2] Medical-surgical vacuum inlets shall draw 3 SCFM (85
1319.8.3 Test Pressure. Test pressure shall be Nl/min) without reducing the vacuum pressure below
between 12 inch gauge HgV (41 kPa) and full vacuum. 12 inch mercury gauge (HgV) (41 kPa) at any adjacent
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.2.7.3] station inlet. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.10.4]
1319.8.4 Disconnection of Testing Source. 1319.10.4 Oxygen and Medical Air Outlets.
During the test, the source of test vacuum shall be Oxygen and medical air outlets serving critical care
disconnected from the piping system. [NFPA areas shall allow a transient flow rate of 6 SCFM (170
99:5.1.12.2.7.4] SLPM) for 3 seconds. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.10.5]

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1319.11 Medical Gas Concentration Test. After (3) Checking for identification and labeling of pipelines,
purging each system in accordance with Section 1319.9, the station outlets, and control valves.
following shall be performed: (4) Testing for cross-connection, flow rate, system pres-
(1) Each pressure gas source and outlet shall be analyzed sure drop, and system performance.
for concentration of gas, by volume. (5) Functional testing of pressure relief valves and safety
(2) Analysis shall be conducted with instruments designed valves.
to measure the specific gas dispensed. (6) Functional testing of sources of supply.
(3) Allowable concentrations shall be as indi cated in Table (7) Functional testing of alarm systems, including accuracy
1319.11. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.11] of system components.
(8) Purge flushi ng of system and filling w ith specif ic
TABLE 1319.11
GAS CONCENTRATIONS
source gases.
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.11] (9) Testing for purity and cleanliness of source gases.
M E D I C A LG A S C O NCEN TRA TIO N (10)Testing for specific gas identity at each station outlet.
Oxygen >99% oxygen 1320.3 Report Items. A report that includes the specific
items addressed in Section 1320.2, and other information
«
Nitrous oxide >99% nitrous oxide required by this chapter, shall be delivered to the Authority
Nitrogen <1% oxygen or >99% nitrogen Having Jurisdiction prior to acceptance of the system.
Medical air 19.5% - 23.5% oxygen
Other gases As specified by +/-1%, unless
otherwise specified

» 1319.12 System Verification. Verification tests shall be

performed after tests in accordance with Section 1319.5
through Section 1319.11 have been completed. [NFPA
99:5.1.12.3.1.1, 5.3.6.23.3.1(C)]
1319.12.1
dry nitrogenTest
NF orGas. The testgas
the system gaswhere
shall permitted.
be oil-free,
[NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.1.2, 5.3.6.23.3.1(D)]
1319.12.2 Approved Tester. Verification testing
shall be conducted by a party technically competent and
experienced in the field of medical gas and medical
vacuum pipeline testing and meeting the requirements
of ASSE 6030. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.1.3, 5.3.6.23.3.1(A)]
Testing shall be performed by a party other than
the installing contractor, the system supplier, or the
system manufacturer. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.1.4,
5.3.6.23.3.1(B)]
Where systems have not been installed by in-house
personnel, testing shall be permitted by personnel of
that organization who meet the requirements of this
section. [NFPA 99:5.1.12.3.1.5]

» 1320.0 System Certification.

1320.1 Certification. Prior to a medical gas or medical
» vacuum system being placed in service, such system shall
be certified in accordance with Section 1320.2.
» 1320.2 Certification Tests. Certification tests, verified
and attested to by the certification agency, shall include the
following:
(1) Verifying in accordance with the installation require-
ments.
(2) Testing and checking for leakage, correct zoning, and
identification of control valves.

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FIRESTOP PROTECTION

» 1401.0 General. 1404.5 Insulation and Coverings. Insulation and «

» 1401.1 Applicability. Piping penetrations of required
fire-resistance-rated walls, partitions, floors, floor/ceiling
coverings on or in the penetrating item shall not be
permitted unless the specific insulating or covering material
assemblies, roof/ceiling assemblies, or shaft enclosures has been tested as part of the penetrating firestop system.
shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of 1404.6 Sleeves. Where sleeves are used, the sleeves shall
the building code, and this chapter. be securely fastened to the fire-resistance-rated assembly. «
The (inside) annular space between the sleeve and the pene-
» 1402.0 Construction Documents. trating item and the (outside) annular space between the
sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly shall be
» 1402.1 Penetrations. Construction documents shall indi-
cate with sufficient detail how penetrations of fire-resis-
firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
tance-rated assemblies shall be firestopped prior to
obtaining design approval. 1405.0 Noncombustible Piping Installations.
1405.1 General Requirements. Noncombustible piping
» 1403.0 Installation. installations shall be protected in accordance with the
appropriate fire resistance rating requirements in the
» 1403.1 Materials. Firestop systems shall be installed in
accordance with this chapter, the building code, and the
building code that list the acceptable area, height, and type
of construction for use in specific occupancies to ensure
manufacturer’s installation instructions. compliance and integrity of the fire-resistance rating
prescribed.
» 1404.0 Combustible Piping Installations. 1405.2 Fire-Resistance Rating. Where penetrating a «
» 1404.1 General Requirements. Combustibl e piping
installations shall be protected in accordance with the
fire-resistance-rated wall, partition, floor, floor-ceiling
assembly, roof-ceiling assembly, or shaft enclosure, the
appropriate
building codefirethat
resistance rating requirements
list the acceptable in and
area, height, the type fire-resistance
srcinal rating. rating of the assembly shall be restored to its
of construction for use in specific occupancies to assure Exceptions:
compliance and integrity of the fire resistance rating (1) Concrete, mortar, or grout shall be permitted to be used
prescribed. to fill the annular spaces around cast-iron, copper,
» 1404.2 Fire-Resistance Rating. Where penetrating a
fire-resistance-rated wall, partition, floor, floor-ceiling
copper alloy, or steel piping that penetrates concrete or
masonry fire-resistant-rated assemblies. The nominal
assembly, roof-ceiling assembly, or shaft enclosure, the fire diameter of the penetrating item shall not exceed 6
resistance rating of the assembly shall be restored to its inches (150 mm), and the opening size shall not exceed
srcinal rating. 144 square inches (0.093 m2).
» 1404.3 Firestop Systems. Penetrations shall be
protected by an approved penetration firestop system
The thickness of concrete, mortar, or grout shall be
the full thickness of the assembly or the thickness
installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E119, ASTM necessary to provide a fire-resistance rating not less
E814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a positive pressure differ- than the required fire-resistance rating of the assembly
ential of not less than 0.01 of an inch of water (0.002 kPa). penetrated.
Systems shall have an F rating of not less than 1 hour but
not less than the required fire resistance rating of the (2) The material used to fill the annular space shall prevent
assembly being penetrated. Systems protecting floor pene- the passage of flame and hot gases capable of igniting
trations shall have a T rating of not less than 1 hour but not cotton waste for the time period equivalent to the fire-
resistance rating of the assembly, where tested to stan-
less than
being the required
penetrated. Floorfirepenetrations
resistance rating of thewithin
contained floor the dard(s) referenced in Section 1405.3.
cavity of a wall at the location of the floor penetration do
not require a T rating. No T rating shall be required for
1405.3 Firestop Systems. Penetrations shall be
protected by an approved penetration firestop system
«
floor penetrations by piping that is not in direct contact with installed as tested in accordance with ASTM E119, ASTM
combustible material. E814, UL 263, or UL 1479 with a positive pressure differ-
» 1404.4 Connections. Where piping penetrates a rated
assembly, combustible piping shall not connect to non-
ential of not less than 0.01 of an inch of water (0.002 kPa).
Systems shall have an F rating of not less than 1 hour but
combustible piping unless it is capable of being demon- not less than the required fire-resistance rating of the
strated that the transition is in accordance with Section assembly being penetrated. Systems protecting floor pene-
1404.3. trations shall have a T rating of not less than 1 hour but not

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less than the required fire-resistance rating of the floor

being penetrated. Floor penetrations contained within the
cavity of a wall at the location of the floor penetration do
not require a T rating. No T rating shall be required for
floor penetrations by piping that is not in direct contact with
combustible material.
» 1405.4 Connections. Where piping penetrates a rated
assembly, combustible piping shall not connect to noncom-
bustible piping unless it is capable of being demonstrated
that the transition is in accordance with the requirements of
Section 1405.3.
» 1405.5 Unshielded Couplings. Unshielded couplings
shall not be used to connect noncombustible piping unless it
is capable of being demonstrated that the fire-resistive
integrity of the penetration is maintained.
» 1405.6 Sleeves. Where sleeves are used, the sleeves shall
be securely fastened to the fire-resistance-rated assembly.
The (inside) annular space between the sleeve and the pene-
trating item and the (outside) annular space between the
sleeve and the fire-resistance-rated assembly shall be
firestopped in accordance with this chapter.
» 1405.7 Insulation and Coverings. Insulation and
coverings on or in the penetrating item shall not be
permitted unless the specific insulating or covering material
has been tested as part of the penetrating firestop system.

» 1406.0 Required Inspection.

» 1406.1 General.
tions shall Prior to
be inspected bybeing concealed,Having
the Authority piping Jurisdic-
penetra-
tion to verify compliance with the fire-resistance rating
prescribed in the building code.
» 1406.2 Examination. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall conduct a thorough examination of sufficient represen-
tative installations, including destructive inspection, to
provide verification of satisfactory compliance with this
chapter, the appropriate manufacturer’s installation instruc-
tions applied by the installer, construction documents, speci-
fications, and applicable manufacturer’s product information.
» 1406.3 Penetrations. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall determine the type, size, and quantity of penetrations
to be inspected.
» 1406.4 Field Installations. The Authority Having Juris-
diction shall compare the field installations with the docu-
mentation supplied by the installer to determine the
following:
(1) The required F rat ings (1 ho ur, 2 hour , 3 hour, or 4
andthe
hour) of T penetration
ratings (0 hour, 1 hour,
firestop 2 hour,
systems are3athour,
leastorthe4
same as the hourly rating of the assembly being pene-
trated.
(2) The penet rating fi restop sy stem inc ludes th e pene-
trating item as documented through testing of the
systems conducted by an independent testing agency.
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ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS

» 1501.0 General. 1501.5.3 Maintenance Responsibility. Th e «

» 1501.1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall
apply to the construction, alteration, and repair of alternate
required maintenance and inspection of alternate water
source systems shall be the responsibility of the prop-
water source systems for nonpotable applications. erty owner, unless otherwise required by the Authority

» 1501.1.1 Allowable Use of Alternate Water.

Where approved or required by the Authority Having
Having Jurisdiction.
1501.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual. An «
Jurisdiction, alternate water sources [reclaimed (recy- operation and maintenance manual for gray water and on-
cled) water, gray water, and on-site treated nonpotable site treated water systems required to have a permit in
water] shall be permitted to be used in lieu of potable accordance with Section 1501.3 shall be supplied to the
water for the applications identified in this chapter. building owner by the system designer. The operating and
» 1501.2 System Design. Alternate water source systems
shall be designed in accordance with this chapter by a regis-
maintenance manual shall include the following:
(1) Detailed diagram of the entire system and the location
tered design professional or who demonstrates competency of system components.
to design the alternate water source system as required by (2) Instructions on operating and maintaining the system.
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Components, piping, and
fittings used in an alternate water source system shall be (3) Details on maint aining th e require d water qual ity as
listed. determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Exceptions:
(4) Details on deacti vating th e system f or maint enance,
repair, or other purposes.
(1) A registered design professional is not required to design
gray water systems having a maximum discharge (5) Applicab le testin g, inspec tion, and maintenan ce
capacity of 250 gallons per day (gal/d) (0.011 L/s) for frequencies in accordance with Table 1501.5.
single family and multi-family dwellings. (6) A method of contacting the manufacturer(s).
(2) A regist ered desi gn profes sional is n ot requir ed to 1501.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. The
design an on-site treated nonpotable water system for minimum water quality for alternate water source systems
single family dwellings having a maximum discharge shall meet the applicable water quality requirements for the «
capacity of 250 gal/d (0.011 L/s). intended application as determined by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. In the absence of water quality requirements,
» 1501.3 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to
construct, install, alter, or cause to be constructed, installed, the EPA/625/R-04/108 contains recommended water reuse
or altered an alternate water source system in a building or guidelines to assist regulatory agencies develop, revise, or
on a premise without first obtaining a permit to do such expand alternate water source water quality standards.
work from the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Exception: Water treatment is not required for gray water
used for subsurface irrigation.
» 1501.4 Component Identification. System components
shall be properly identified as to the manufacturer. 1501.8 Material Compatibility. Alternate water source «
systems shall be constructed of materials that are compat-
» 1501.5 Maintenance and Inspection. Alternate water
source systems and components shall be inspected and ible with the type of pipe and fitting materials, water treat-
maintained in accordance with Section 1501.5.1 through ment, and water conditions in the system.
Section 1501.5.3. 1501.9 System Controls. Controls for pumps, valves, «
» 1501.5.1 Frequency. Alternate water source systems
and components shall be inspected and maintained in
and other devices that contain mercury that come in contact
with alternate water source water supply shall not be
accordance with Table 1501.5 unless more frequent permitted.
inspection and maintenance is required by the manu- 1501.10 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional
facturer. Restroom Signs. A sign shall be installed in restrooms in
» 1501.5.2 Maintenance Log. A maintenance log for
gray water and on-site treated nonpotable water
commercial, industrial, and institutional occupancies using
reclaimed (recycled) water and on-site treated water, for
systems is required to have a permit in accordance with water closets, urinals, or both. Each sign shall contain 1⁄2 of
Section 1501.3 and shall be maintained by the property an inch (12.7 mm) letters of a highly visible color on a
owner and be available for inspection. The property contrasting background. The location of the sign(s) shall be
owner or designated appointee shall ensure that a such that the sign(s) are visible to users. The location of the
record of testing, inspection and maintenance in accor- sign(s) shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdic-
dance with Table 1501.5 is maintained in the log. The tion and shall contain the following text:
log will indicate the frequency of inspection and main- TO CONSERVE WATER, THIS BUILDING USES
tenance for each system. *____________* TO FLUSH TOILETS AND URINALS.

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» TABLE 1501.5
MINIMUM ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE TESTING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY
DE SC RIPT IO N M INI M UM
F REQ U ENC Y

Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where necessary). Every 3 months
Inspect and verify that disinfection, filters and water quality treat-
ment devices and systems are operational and maintaining minimum In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, and
water quality requirements as determined by the Authority Having the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Jurisdiction.

Inspect pumps and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect valves and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Clear debris from and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and
verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter

Inspect caution labels and marking. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect and maintain mulch basins for gray water irrigation systems. As needed to maintain mulch depth and prevent ponding and runoff.
Cross-connection inspection and test* After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
* The cross-connection test shall be performed in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

1501.10.1 Equipment Room Signs. Each room dual system inspection shall be conducted by the
containing reclaimed (recycled) water and on-site Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities
treated water equipment shall have a sign posted in a having jurisdiction as follows:
location that is visible to anyone working on or near (1) Meter locations of the alternate water source
nonpotable water equipment with the following and potable water lines shall be checked to
wording in 1 inch (25.4 mm) letters: verify
that no that no modifications
cross-connections were made, and
are visible.
CAUTION: NONPOTABLE *____________*, DO (2) Pumps and equipment, equipment room signs,
NOT DRINK. DO NOT CONNECT TO DRINKING and exposed piping in equipment room shall
WATER SYSTEM. NOTICE: CONTACT BUILDING be checked.
MANAGEMENT BEFORE PERFORMING ANY (3) Valves shall be check ed to en sure th at the
WORK ON THIS WATER SYSTEM. valve lock seals are still in place and intact.
Valve control door signs shall be checked to
*____________*Shall indicate RECLAIMED (RECY- verify that no signs have been removed.
CLED) WATER or ON-SITE TREATED WATER, 1501.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test. The
accordingly. procedure for determining cross-connection shall
1501.11 Inspection and Testing. Alternate water be followed by the applicant in the presence of the
source systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities
having jurisdiction to determine whether a cross-
with Section 1501.11.1 and Section 1501.11.2. connection has occurred as follows:
1501.11.1 Supply System Inspection and Test.
(1) The potable water system shall be activ ated
Alternate water source systems shall be inspected and and pressurized. The alternate water source
tested in acc ordance wi th this code for tes ting of system shall be shut down, depressurized, and
potable water piping. drained.
1501.11.2 Annual Cross-Connection Inspec- (2) The potable
tion and Testing. An initial and subsequent annual surized for a water system
minimum shallofremain
period pres-
time speci-
inspection and test shall be performed on both the fied by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
po tabl e an d al tern at e wate r so urce sy st em s. Th e while the alternate water source system is
potable and alternate water source system shall be empty. The minimum period the alternate
isolated from each other and independently inspected water source system is to remain depressur-
and tested to e nsure there is no cr oss-conne ction in ized shall be determined on a case-by-case
accordance with Section 1501.11.2.1 through Section bas is , ta ki ng in to acc ou nt th e si ze and
1501.11.2.4. complexity of the potable and the alternate
1501.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection. Prior water source distribution systems, but in no
to commencing the cross-connection testing, a case shall that period be less than 1 hour.

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(3) The drain on the alternate water source system 1501.11.2.4 Annual Inspection. An annual
shall be checked for flow during the test and inspection of the alternate water source system,
fixtures, potable and alternate water source, following the procedures listed in Section
shall be tested and inspected for flow. Flow 1501.11.2.1 shall be required. Annual cross-
from an alternate water source system outlet connection testing, following the procedures listed
indicates a cross-connection. No flow from a in Section 1501.11.2.2 shall be required by the
potable water outlet shall indicate that it is Authority Having Jurisdiction, unless site condi-
connected to the alternate water source tions do not require it. In no event shall the test
system. occur less than once in 4 years. Alternate testing
(4) The potab le wate r system shall th en be requirements
Having shall be permitted by the Authority
Jurisdiction.
depressurized and drained.
(5) The alternate water source system shall then 1501.12 Separation Requirements. Underground
be activated and pressurized. alternate water source service piping other than gray water
(6) The alter nate wat er source sys tem shal l shall be separated from the building sewer in accordance
remain pressurized for a minimum period of with this code. Treated nonpotable water pipes shall be
time specified by the Authority Having Juris- permitted to be run or laid in the same trench as potable
diction while the potable water system is water pipes with a 12 inch (305 mm) minimum vertical and
empty. The minimum period the potable water horizontal separation w here both pipe ma terials are
system is to remain depressurized shall be approved for use within a building. Where horizontal piping
determined on a case-by-case basis, but in no materials do not comply with this requirement the minimum
case shall that period be less than 1 hour. separation shall be increased to 60 inches (1524 mm). The
potable water piping shall be installed at an elevation above
(7) Fixtures, potable and alternate water source, the treated nonpotable water piping.
shall be tested and inspected for flow. Flow
from a potable water system outlet indicates a 1501.13 Abandonment. Alternate water source systems
cross-connection. No flow from an alternate that are no longer in use or fail to be maintained in accor-
water source outlet will indicate that it is dance with Section 1501.5 shall be abandoned. Abandon-
connected to the potable water system. ment shall comply with Section 1501.13.1 and Section
(8) The drain on the potable water system shall be 1501.13.2.
checked for flow during the test and at the end 1501.13.1 General. An abandoned system or part
thereof covered under the scope of this chapter shall be
of the test.
(9) Where there is no flow detected in the fixtures disconnected from remaining systems, drained,
which would indicate a cross-connection, the plugged, and capped in an approved manner.
potable water system shall be repressurized. 1501.13.2 Underground Tank. An underground
1501.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connec- water storage tank that has been abandoned or other-
tion. In the event that a cross-connection is wise discontinued from use in a system covered under
discovered, the following procedure, in the pres- the scope of this chapter shall be completely drained
ence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction, shall be and filled with earth, sand, gravel, concrete, or other
activated immediately: approved material or removed in a manner satisfactory
to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(1) The alte rnate w ater so urce pip ing to the
building shall be shut down at the meter, and 1501.14 Sizing. Unless otherwise provided for in this
the alternate water source riser shall be chapter, alternate water source piping shall be sized in
drained. accordance with Chapter 6 for sizing potable water piping.
(2) Potable water piping to the building shall be
shut down at the meter. 1502.0 Gray Water Systems.
(3) The cross-connection shall be uncovered and 1502.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
disconnected. to the construction, alteration, and repair of gray water
systems.
(4) The
wit hbuilding
Sec tionshall
15 01.
be rete
11.2sted
.1 and
in acc
Sec
ordance
tio n
1501.11.2.2.
1502.2 System Requirements. Gray water shall be
permitted to be diverted away from a sewer or private
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(5) The potable water system shall be chlorinated sewage disposal system, and discharge to a subsurface irri-
with 50 parts-per-million (ppm) chlorine for gation or subsoil irrigation system. The gray water shall be
24 hours. permitted to discharge to a mulch basin for single family
(6) The pota ble wa ter sys tem sha ll be flushed and multi-family dwellings. Gray water shall not be used to
after 24 hours, and a standard bacteriological irrigate root crops or food crops intended for human
test shall be performed. Where test results are consumption that come in contact with soil.
acceptable, the potable water system shall be
permitted to be recharged.
1502.2.1 Surge Capacity. Gray water systems shall
be designed to have the capacity to accommodate peak
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flow rates and distribute the total amount of estimated the connection is protected by an air gap in accordance with
gray water on a daily basis to a subsurface irrigation this code.
field, subsoil irrigation field, or mulch basin without
surfacing, ponding, or runoff. A surge tank is required
1502.4 Location. No gray water system or part thereof
shall be located on a lot other than the lot that is the site of
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for systems that are unable to accommodate peak flow the building or structure that discharges the gray water, nor
rates and distribute the total amount of gray water by shall a gray water system or part thereof be located at a
gravity drainage. The water discharge for gray water point having less than the minimum distances indicated in
systems shall be determined in accordance with Section Table 1502.4.
1502.8.1 or Section 1502.8.2.

» 1502.2.2 Diversion. The gray water system shall

connect to the sanitary drainage system downstream of
1502.5 Plot Plan
water system shall be issued until a No
Submission. plotpermit for adata
plan with gray
satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction has been
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fixture traps and vent connections through an approved
gray water diverter valve. The gray water diverter submitted and approved.
valve shall be installed in an accessible location and 1502.6 Prohibited Location. Where there is insufficient «
clearly indicate the direction of flow. lot area or inappropriate soil conditions for adequate
» 1502.2.3 Backwater Valves. Gray water drains
subject to backflow shall be provided with a backwater
absorption to prevent the ponding, sur facing, or runoff of
the gray water, as determined by the Authority Having
valve so located as to be accessible for inspection and Jurisdiction, no gray water system shall be permitted. A
maintenance. gray water system is not permitted on a property in a
geologically sensitive area as determined by the Authority
» 1502.3 Connections to Potable and Reclaimed
(Recycled) Water Systems. Gray water systems shall
Having Jurisdiction.
have no direct connection to a potable water supply, on-site 1502.7 Drawings and Specifications. The Authority
Having Jurisdiction shall require the following information
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treated nonpotable water supply, or reclaimed (recycled)
water systems. Potable, on-site treated nonpotable, or to be included with or in the plot plan before a permit is
reclaimed (recycled) water is permitted to be used as issued for a gray water system, or at a time during the
makeup water for a non-pressurized storage tank provided construction thereof:

TABLE 1502.4
7
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LOCATION OF GRAY WATER SYSTEM
SUBSURFACE AND SUBSOIL IRRIGATION
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE IN CLEAR SURGE TANK
FIELD AND MULCH BED
REQUIRED FROM (feet)
(feet)

Building structures1 52, 9 23, 8

Propertylineadjoiningprivateproperty 5 58
Water supply wells4 50 100
Streams and lakes4 50 505
Sewage
cesspools
pits
or 5 5
Sewage disposal field10 5 46
tank
Septic 0 5
On-site
domestic
water
serviceline 5 5
Pressurizedpublicwatermain 10 107
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Notes:
1
Including porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered, breezeways, roofed carports, roofed patios, carports, covered walks, covered driveways, and
similar structures or appurtenances.
2
The distance shall be permitted to be reduced to 0 feet for aboveground tanks where first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
3
Reference to a 45 degree (0.79 rad) angle from foundation.
4
Where special hazards are involved, the distance required shall be increased as directed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
5
These minimum clear horizontal distances shall apply between the irrigation or disposal field and the ocean mean higher high tide line.
6
Add 2 feet (610 mm) for each additional foot of depth in excess of 1 foot (305 mm) below the bottom of the drain line.
7
For parallel construction or for crossings, approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be required.
8
The distance shall be permitted to be reduced to 1 1⁄2 feet (457 mm) for drip and mulch basin irrigation systems.
9
The distance shall be permitted to be reduced to 0 feet for surge tanks of 75 gallons (284 L) or less.
10
Where irrigation or disposal fields are installed in sloping ground, the minimum horizontal distance between a part of the distribution system and the
ground surface shall be 15 feet (4572 mm).

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(1) Plot plan drawn to scale and completely dimensioned, 1502.8.2 Commercial, Industrial, and Institu-
tional Occupancies. The gray water discharge for
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showing lot lines and structures, direction and approxi-
mate slope of surface, location of present or proposed commercial, industrial, and institutional occupancies
retaining walls, drainage channels, water supply lines, shall be calculated by utilizing the procedure in Section
wells, paved areas and structures on the plot, number 1502.8.1, water use records, or other documentation to
of bedrooms and plumbing fixtures in each structure, estimate gray water discharge.
location of private sewage disposal system and expan- 1502.9 Gray Water System Components. Gray water
system components shall comply with Section 1502.9.1
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sion area or building sewer connecting to the public
sewer, and location of the proposed gray water system. through Section 1502.9.7.
(2) Details of construction necessary to ensure compliance 1502.9.1 Surge Tanks. Where installed, surge tanks
with the requirements of this chapter, together with a shall be in accordance with the following: «
full description of the complete installation, including (1) Surge tanks shall be constructed of solid, durable
installation methods, construction, and materials in materials not subject to excessive corrosion ordecay
accordance with the Authority Having Jurisdiction. and shall be watertight. Surge tanks constructed of
(3) Details for holding tanks shall include dimensions, steel shall be approved by the Authority Having
structural calculations, bracings, and such other perti- Jurisdiction, provided such tanks are in accordance
nent data as required. with approved applicable standards.
(4) A log of so il forma tions and groundw ater leve l as (2) Each sur ge tank s hall be v ented in accord ance
determined by test holes dug in proximity to proposed with this code. The vent size shall be determined
irrigation area, together with a statement of water based on the total gray water fixture units as
outlined in this code.
absorption characteristics of the soil at the proposed
site as determined by approved percolation tests. (3) Each surge tank shall have an access opening with
lockable gasketed covers or approved equivalent
Exception: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall
to allow for inspection and cleaning.
permit the use of Table 1502.10 in lieu of percolation
tests. (4) Each surg e tank shall hav e its rated cap acity
permanently marked on the unit. In addition, a
(5) Distance between the plot and surface waters such as sign stating GRAY WATER, DANGER —
lakes, ponds, rivers or streams, and the slope between UNSAFE WATER shall be permanently marked
the plot and the surface water, where in close prox-
imity. on the holding tank.
(5) Each surge tank shall have an overflow drain. The
» 1502.8 Procedure for Estimating Gray Water overflow drains shall have permanent connections
Discharge. Gray water systems shall be designed to to the building drain or building sewer, upstream
distribute the total amount of estimated gray water on a of septic tanks. The overflow drain shall not be
daily basis. The water discharge for gray water systems equipped with a shutoff valve.
shall be determined in accordance with Section 1502.8.1 or (6) The overflow drain pipes shall not be less in size
Section 1502.8.2. than the inlet pipe. Unions or equally effective
» 1502.8.1 Single Family Dwellings and Multi-
Family Dwellings. The gray water discharge for
fittings shall be provided for piping connected to
the surge tank.
single family and multi-family dwellings shall be (7) Surge tank shall be structurally designed to with-
calculated by water use records, calculations of local stand anticipated earth or other loads. Surge tank
daily per person interior water use, or the following covers shall be capable of supporting an earth load
procedure: of not less than 300 pounds per square foot (lb/ft 2)
(1) The number of occupants of each dwelling unit (1465 kg/m 2 ) where the tank is designed for
shall be calculated as follows: underground installation.
FirstBedroom 2occupants (8) Where a surge tank is installed underground, the
Each additional bedroom 1 occupant system shall be designed so that the tank overflow
will gravity drain to the existing sewer line or
(2) The
shallestimated grayaswater
be calculated flows of each occupant
follows: septic tank. The tank shall be protected against
sewer line backflow by a backwater valve installed
Showers, bathtubs, 25 gallons (95 L) in accordance with this code.
andlavatories perday/occupant (9) Surge tanks shall be installed on dry, level, well-
Laundry 15gallons(57L) compacted soil where underground or on a level 3
per day/occupant inch (76 mm) thick concrete slab where above-
(3) The total number of occupants shall be multiplied ground.
by the applicable estimated gray water discharge (10) Surge tanks shall be anchored to prevent against
as provided above and the type of fixtures overturning where installed aboveground. Under-
connected to the gray water system. ground tanks shall be ballasted, anchored, or

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otherwise secured, to prevent the tank from 1502.10. For soils not listed in Table 1502.10, the
floating out of the ground where empty. The maximum absorption capacity for the proposed site
combined weight of the tank and hold down shall be determined by percolation tests or other
system shall meet or exceed the buoyancy forces method acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdic-
of the tank. tion. A gray w ater sys tem shal l not be per mitted ,
» 1502.9.2 Gray Water Pipe and Fitting Materials.
Aboveground and underground building drainage and
where the percolation test shows the absorption
capacity of the soil is unable to accommodate the
vent pipe and fittings for gray water systems shall maximum discharge of the proposed gray water irriga-
comply with the requirements for aboveground and tion system.
underground
and fittings insanitary building
Thesedrainage
materialsand vent pipe 1502.10.3 Groundwater Level. No excavation for
this code. shall extend an irrigation field, disposal field, or mulch basin shall «
not less than 2 feet (610 mm) outside the building. extend within 3 feet (914 mm) vertical of the highest
» 1502.9.3 Subsoil Irrigation Field Materials.
Subsoil irrigation field piping shall be constructed of
known seasonal groundwater level, nor to a depth
where gray water contaminates the groundwater or
perforated high-density polyethylene pipe, perforated surface water. The applicant shall supply evidence of
ABS pipe, perforated PVC pipe, or other approved groundwater depth to the satisfaction of the Authority
materials, provided that sufficient openings are avail- Having Jurisdiction.
able for distribution of the gray water into the trench
area. Material, construction, and perforation of the pipe TABLE 1502.10
DESIGN OF SIX TYPICAL SOILS
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shall be in accordance with the appropriate absorption
field drainage piping standards and shall be approved MINIMUM SQUARE
MAXIMUM
ABSORPTION
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. FEET OF IRRIGATION
CAPACITY IN
» 1502.9.4 Subsurface Irrigation Field and Mulch
Basin Supply Line Materials. Materials for gray
TYPE OF SOIL
AREA PER 100
GALLONS OF
ESTIMATED GRAY
GALLONS PER
SQUARE FOOT OF
IRRIGATION/
water piping outside the building shall be polyethylene WATER DISCHARGE
LEACHING AREA FOR
PER DAY
or PVC. Drip feeder lines shall be PVC or polyethylene A 24-HOUR PERIOD
tubing. Coarsesandorgravel 20 5.0
» 1502.9.5 Valves. Valves shall be accessible.
Fine
sand 25 4.0
» 1502.9.6 Trap. Gray water piping discharging into
the surge tank or having a direct connection to the sani-
tary drain or sewer piping shall be downstream of an
Sandy
loam
Sandy
clay
40
60
2.5
1.7
approved water seal type trap(s). Where no such trap(s) Clay with consider-
exists, an approved vented running trap shall be able sand or gravel 90 1.1
installed upstream of the connection to protect the Clay with small
building from possible waste or sewer gases. amounts of sand or 120 0.8
» 1502.9.7 Backwater Valve. A backwater valve shall
be installed on gray water drain connections to the
gravel
For SI units: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per day = 0.000043 L/s
sanitary drain or sewer.
» 1502.10 Subsurface Irrigation System Zones. Irriga-
tion or disposal fields shall be permitted to have one or 1502.11 Subsurface and Subsoil Irrigation Field, «
more valved zones. Each zone shall be of a size to receive and Mulch Basin Design and Construction. Subsur-
the gray water anticipated in that zone. face and subsoil irrigation field, and mulch basin design
and construction shall be in accordance with Section
» 1502.10.1 Required Area of Subsurface Irriga-
tion Fields, Subsoil Irrigation Fields and Mulch 1502.11.1 through Section 1502.11.3. Where a gray water
Basins. The minimum effective irrigation area of irrigation system design is predicated on soil tests, the
subsurface irrigation fields, subsoil irrigation fields, subsurface or subsoil irri gation field or mulch basin shall
and mulch basins shall be determined by Table 1502.10 be installed at the same location and depth as the tested
area.
aforcalculation
the type ofofsoil found ingray
estimated the water
excavation, discharge
based upon 1502.11.1 Subsurface Irrigation Field. A subsur- «
pursuant to Section 1502.8. For a subsoil irrigation face irrigation field shall comply with Section
field, the area shall be equal to the aggregate length of 1502.11.1.1 through Section 1502.11.1.6.
the perforated pipe sections within the valved zone
multiplied by the width of the proposed subsoil irriga- 1502.11.1.1 Minimum Depth. Supply piping,
including drip feeders, shall be not less than 2
«
tion field.
inches (51 mm) below finished grade and covered
» 1502.10.2 Determination of Maximum Absorp-
tion Capacity. The irrigation field and mulch basin with mulch or soil.
size shall be based on the maximum absorption
capacity of the soil and determined using Table
1502.11.1.2 Filter. Not less than 140 mesh (105
micron) filter with a capacity of 25 gallons per
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minute (gpm) (1.58 L/s), or equivalent shall be distribute the total amount of estimated gray water
installed. Where a filter backwash is installed, the on a daily basis without surfacing, ponding or
backwash and flush discharge shall discharge into runoff. Mulch basins shall have a depth of not less
the building sewer or private sewage disposal than 10 inches (254 mm) below finished grade.
system. Filter backwash and flush water shall not The mulch basin size shall be based on the
be used. maximum absorption capacity of the soil and
» 1502.11.1.3 Emitter Size. Emitters shall be
determined using Table 1502.10.
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s 1502.11.2.3 Minimum Depth. Gray water
supply piping, including drip feeders, shall be not
«
installation
path of not instructions. Emitters
less than 1200 micronsshall
( )have
(1200a flow
m) less than 2 inches (51 mm) below finished grade
and shall not have a coefficient of manufacturing and covered with mulch.
variation (Cv) exceeding 7 percent. Irrigation 1502.11.2.4 Maintenance. The mulch basin
shall be maintained periodically to retain the
«
system design shall be such that emitter flow vari-
ation shall not exceed 10 percent. required depth and area, and to replenish the
» 1502.11.1.4 Number of Emitters. The
required mulch cover.
minimum number of emitters and the maximum 1502.11.3 Subsoil Irrigation Field. Subsoil irriga-
tion fields shall comply with Section 1502.11.3.1
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discharge of each emitter in an irrigation field shall
be in accordance with Table 1502.11. through Section 1502.11.3.3.
» 1502.11.1.5 Controls. The system design shall
provide user controls, such as valves, switches, TABLE 1502.11.3
SUBSOIL IRRIGATION FIELD CONSTRUCTION
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timers, and other controllers, to rotate the distribu-
tion of gray water between irrigation zones. DE SCR IPT IO N M I NIM UM M AXI M UM

» 1502.11.1.6 Maximum Pressure. Where pres- Number of drain lines per valved zone 1 -
sure at the discharge side of the pump exceeds 20 Length of each perforated line - 100feet
pounds-force per square inch (psi) (138 kPa), a Bottom width of trench 12 inches 18 inches
pressure-reducing valve able to maintain down- Spacing of lines, center to center feet
4 -
stream pressure not exceeding 20 psi (138 kPa)
Depth of earth cover of lines 10inches -
shall beaninstalled
before emissiondownstream
device. from the pump and Depth of filter material cover of lines 2inches -
» TABLE 1502.11
Depth of filter material beneath lines
Grade of perforated lines level
3inches -
SUBSURFACE IRRIGATION DESIGN 3 inches per
CRITERIA FOR SIX TYPICAL SOILS level
100 feet
MINIMUM NUMBER OF For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3
MAXIMUM EMITTER EMITTERS PER GALLON OF mm/m
TYPE OF SOIL DISCHARGE ESTIMATED GRAY WATER
(gallons per day) DISCHARGE PER DAY*
(gallons per day)
1502.11.3.1 Minimum Pipe Size. Subsoil irri-
gation field distribution piping shall be not less
«
Sand 1.8 0.6 than 3 inches (80 mm) diameter.
Sandyloam 1.4 0.7
Loam 1.2 0.9
1502.11.3.2 Filter Material and Backfill. «
Filter material, clean stone, gravel, slag, or similar
Clay
loam 0.9 1.1 material acceptable to the Authority Having Juris-
Silty
clay 0.6 1.6 diction, varying in size from 3⁄4 of an inch (19.1
Clay 0.5 2.0 mm) to 21⁄2 inches (64 mm) shall be placed in the
For SI units: 1 gallon per day = 0.000043 L/s trench to the depth and grade in accordance with
* The estimated gray wa ter discharg e per day shall be determined in Table 1502.11.3. The perforated section of subsoil
accordance with Section 1502.8 of this code. irrigation field distribution piping shall be laid on
the filter material in an approved manner. The
» 1502.11.2 Mulch Basin. A mulch basin shall
comply with Section 1502.11.2.1 through Section
perforated section shall then be covered with filter
material to the minimum depth in accordance with
1502.11.2.4. Table 1502.11.3. The filter material shall then be
» 1502.11.2.1 Single Family and Multi-Family
Dwellings. The gray water discharge to a mulch
covered with porous material to prevent closure of
voids with earth backfill. No earth backfill shall be
basin is limited to single family and multi-family placed over the filter material cover until after
dwellings. inspection and acceptance.
» 1502.11.2.2 Size. Mulch basins shall be of suffi-
cient size to accommodate peak flow rates and
1502.11.3.3 Subsoil Irrigation Field
Construction. Subsoil irrigation fields shall be
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constructed in accordance with Table 1502.11.3. 1503.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed

(Recycled) Water Systems. Reclaimed (recycled) water
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Where necessary on sloping ground to prevent
excessive line slopes, irrigation lines shall be systems shall have no connection to a potable water supply
stepped. The lines between each horizontal or alternate water source system. Potable water is permitted
leaching section shall be made with approved to be used as makeup water for a reclaimed (recycled) water
watertight joints and installed on natural or storage tank provided the water supply inlet is protected by
unfilled ground. an air gap or reduced-pressure principle backflow preventer
in accordance with this code.
» 1502.12 Gray Water System Color and Marking
Information. Pressurized gray water distribution systems 1503.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test. A cross- «
shall be identified as containing nonpotable water in accor- connection Before
1501.11.2. test is the
required in accordance
building is occupiedwith
or theSection
system is
dance with Section 601.3 of this code.
activated, the installer shall perform the initial cross-
» 1502.13 Other Collection and Distribution
Systems. Other collection and distribution systems shall
connection test in the presence of the Authority Having
Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction. The
be approved by the local Authority Having Jurisdiction, as test shall be ruled successful by the Authority Having Juris-
allowed by Section 301.3 of this code. diction before final approval is granted.
» 1502.13.1 Higher Requirements. No th in g
contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent
1503.6 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water System Mate- «
rials. Reclaimed (recycled) water supply and distribution
the Authority Having Jurisdiction from requiring system materials shall comply with the requirements of this
compliance with higher requirements than those code for potable water supply and distribution systems,
contained herein, where such higher requirements are unless otherwise provided for in this section.
essential to maintain a safe and sanitary condition. 1503.7 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water System Color «
» 1502.14 Testing. Building drains and vents for gray
water systems shall be tested in accordance with this code.
and Marking Information. Reclaimed (recycled) water
systems shall have a colored background and marking
Surge tanks shall be filled with water to the overflow line information in accordance with Section 601.3 of this code.
prior to and during inspection. Seams and joints shall be left 1503.8 Valves. Valves, except fixture supply control
valves, shall be equipped with a locking feature.
«
exposed, and the tank shall remain watertight. A flow test
shall be performed through the system to the point of gray 1503.9 Hose Bibbs. Hose bibbs shall not be allowed on «
water
up discharge.
to the point of Lines and components
the irrigation perforatedshall be watertight
and drip lines. reclaimed (recycled)
accessible waterAccess
to the public. pipingtosystems located
reclaimed in areas
(recycled)
water at points in the system accessible to the public shall
» 1502.15 Maintenance. Gray water systems and compo-
nents shall be maintained in accordance with Table 1501.5. be through a quick-disconnect device that differs from those
installed on the potable water system. Hose bibbs supplying
reclaimed (recycled) water shall be marked with the words:
» 1503.0 Reclaimed (Recycled) Water Systems. “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE RECLAIMED WATER, DO
NOT DRINK,” and the symbol in Figure 1503.9.
» 1503.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair of
reclaimed (recycled) water systems intended to supply uses
such as water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor drains
and floor sinks, aboveground and subsurface irrigation,
industrial or commercial cooling or air conditioning and
other uses approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
» 1503.2 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to
construct, install, alter, or cause to be constructed, installed,
or altered a reclaimed (recycled) water system within a
building or on a premises without first obtaining a permit to
do such work from the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

» 1503.2.1 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit

for a reclaimed (recycled) water system shall be issued
until complete plumbing plans, with data satisfactory to
the Authority Having Jurisdiction, have been submitted
FIGURE 1503.9 «
and approved.
» 1503.3 System Changes. No changes or connections
1503.10 Required Appurtenances. The reclaimed
(recycled) water system and the potable water system
«
shall be made to either the reclaimed (recycled) water within the building shall be provided with the required
system or the potable water system within a site containing appurtenances (e.g., valves, air/vacuum relief valves, etc.)
a reclaimed (recycled) water system without approval by to allow for deactivation or drainage as required for a cross-
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. connection test in accordance with Section 1501.11.2.

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» 1503.11 Same Trench as Potable Water Pipes. 1504.6 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water System
Materials. On-site treated nonpotable water supply and
«
Reclaimed (recycled) water pipes shall be permitted to be
run or laid in the same trench as potable water pipes with 12 distribution system materials shall comply with the require-
inches (305 mm) minimum vertical and horizontal separa- ments of this code for potable water supply and distribution
tion where both pipe materials are approved for use within a systems, unless otherwise provided for in this section.
building. Where piping materials do not meet this require- 1504.7 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water Devices
and Systems. Devices or equipment used to treat on-site
«
ment the minimum horizontal separation shall be increased
to 60 inches (1524 mm). The potable water piping shall be treated nonpotable water in order to maintain the minimum
installed at an elevation above the reclaimed (recycled) water quality requirements determined by the Authority
water piping. Reclaimed (recycled) water pipes laid in the Having Jurisdiction shall be listed or labeled (third-party
same trench or crossing building sewer or drainage piping certified) by a listing agency (accredited conformity assess-
shall be installed in accordance with this code for potable ment body) or approved for the intended application.
water piping. Devices or equipment used to treat on-site treated
» 1503.12 Signs. Signs in rooms and water closet tanks in nonpotable water for use in water closet and urinal flushing,
surface irrigation, and similar applications shall be listed or
bui ldings using reclaimed (recycled) water shall be in
accordance with Section 1501.10 and Section 1501.10.1. labeled to NSF 350 or approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
» 1503.13 Inspection and Testing. Reclaimed (recycled)
water systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance 1504.8 On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water System «
with Section 1501.11. Color and Marking Information. On-site treated water
systems shall have a colored background and marking
information in accordance with Section 601.3 of this code.
» 1504.0
Systems.
On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water 1504.9 Valves. Valves, except fixture supply control «
valves, shall be equipped with a locking feature.
» 1504.1 General. The provisions of this section shall apply
to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair of on-
1504.10 Design and Installation. The design and «
installation of on-site treated nonpotable systems shall be in
site treated nonpotable water systems intended to supply accordance with Section 1504.10.1 through Section
uses such as water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor 1504.10.5.
drains anduses
floorapproved
sinks, above
by theand belowground
Havingirrigation,
and other Authority Jurisdic- 1504.10.1 Listing Terms and Installation
Instructions. On-site treated nonpotable water
«
tion.
systems shall be installed in accordance with the terms
» 1504.2 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit for an
on-site treated nonpotable water system shall be issued until
of its listing and the manufacturer’s installation instruc-
tions.
complete plumbing plans, with data satisfactory to the
Authority Having Jurisdiction, have been submitted and 1504.10.2 Minimum Water Quality. On-site treated
nonpotable water supplied to toilets or urinals or for
«
approved.
other uses in which it is sprayed or exposed shall be
» 1504.3 System Changes. No changes or connections
shall be made to either the on-site treated nonpotable water
disinfected. Acceptable disinfection methods shall
include chlorination, ultraviolet sterilization, ozone, or
system or the potable water system within a site containing other methods as approved by the Authority Having
an on-site treated nonpotable water system without Jurisdiction. The minimum water quality for on-site
approval by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. treated nonpotable water systems shall meet the appli-
» 1504.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed
(Recycled) Water Systems. On-site treated nonpotable
cable water quality requirements for the intended appli-
cations as determined by the public health Authority
water systems shall have no connection to a potable water Having Jurisdiction.
supply or reclaimed (recycled) water source system. Potable
or reclaimed (recycled) water is permitted to be used as
1504.10.3 Deactivation and Drainage. The on-
site treated nonpotable water system and the potable
«
makeup
the water
makeup for asupply
water non-pressurized
is protectedstorage
by an tank provided
air gap in water system within the building shall be provided with
the required appurtenances (e.g., valves, air/vacuum
accordance with this code. relief valves, etc.) to allow for deactivation or drainage
» 1504.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test.
connection test is required in accordance with Section
A cross- as required for a cross-connection test in accordance
with Section 1501.11.2.
1501.11.2. Before the building is occupied or the system is
activated, the installer shall perform the initial cross- 1504.10.4 Near Underground Potable Water «
connection test in the presence of the Authority Having Pipe. On-site treated nonpotable water pipes shall be
Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction. The permitted to be run or laid in the same trench as potable
test shall be ruled successful by the Authority Having Juris- water pipes with a 12 inch (305 mm) minimum vertical
diction before final approval is granted. and horizontal separation where both pipe materials are

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approved for use within a building. Where piping mate-

rials do not meet this requirement the minimum separa-
tion shall be increased to 60 inches (1524 mm). The
potable water piping shall be installed at an elevation
above the on-site treated nonpotable water piping.
» 1504.10.5 Required Filters. A filter permitting the
passage of particulates no larger than 100 microns (100
m) shall be provided for on-site treated nonpotable
water supplied to water closets, urinals, trap primers,
and drip irrigation system.
» 1504.11 Signs. Signs in buildings using on-site treated
nonpotable water shall comply with Section 1501.10 and
Section 1501.10.1.
» 1504.12 Inspection and Testing. On-site treated
nonpotable water systems shall be inspected and tested in
accordance with Section 1501.11.

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» 1601.0 General. 1601.3 Permit.It shall be unlawful for a person to construct,

» 1601.1 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall
apply to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair
install, alter, or cause to be constructed, installed, or altered a
rainwater catchment system in a building or on a premise
of nonpotable rainwater catchment systems. without first obtaining a permit to do such work from the
1601.1.1 Allowable Use of AlternateWater. Where Authority Having Jurisdiction.
approved or required by the Authority Having Jurisdic- Exceptions:
tion, rainwater shall be permitted to be used in lieu of (1) A permit is not required for exterior rainwater catchment
potable water for the applications identified in this systems used for outdoor drip and subsurface irrigation
chapter. with a maximum storage capacity of 360 gallons (1363 L).
1601.2 System Design. Rainwater catchment systems (2) A plumbing permit is not required for rainwater catch-
shall be designed in accordance with this chapter by a person ment systems for single family dwellings where outlets,
registered or licensed to perform plumbing design work or piping, and system components are located on the exte-
who demonstrates competency to design the rainwater catch- rior of the building. This does not exempt the need for
ment system as required by the Authority Having Jurisdic- permits where required for electrical connections, tank
tion. Components, piping, and fittings used in a rainwater supports, or enclosures.
catchment system shall be listed. 1601.4 Component Identification. System components
Exceptions: shall be properly identified as to the manufacturer.
(1) A person registered or licensed to perform plumbing 1601.5 Maintenance and Inspection. Rainwater catch-
design work is not required to design rainwater catch- ment systems and components shall be inspected and main-
ment systems used for irrigation with a maximum storage tained in accordance with Section 1601.5.1 through Section
capacity of 360 gallons (1363 L). 1601.5.3.
(2) A person registered or licensed to perform plumbing 1601.5.1 Frequency. Rainwater catchment systems

designsystems
ment work isfornot required
single to dwellings
family design rainwater catch-
where outlets, and components
accordance with shall
Tablebe1601.5
inspected and more
unless maintained in
frequent
piping, and system components are located on the exte- inspection and maintenance is required by the manufac-
rior of the building. turer.

TABLE 1601.5
MINIMUM ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE TESTING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY
DE SCR IPT IO N M INI M UM
F REQ U ENC Y
Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where necessary). Every 3 months
Inspect and verify that disinfection, filters, and water quality treatment
devices and systems are operational and maintaining minimum water In accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and the
quality requirements as determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Inspect and clear debris from rainwater gutters, downspouts, and roof
Every 6 months
washers.
Inspect and clear debris from roof or other aboveground rainwater col-
Every 6 months
lection surfaces.
Remove tree branches and vegetation overhanging a roof or other
As needed
aboveground rainwater collection surfaces.
Inspect pumps and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect valves and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Clear debris from and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and ver-
After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
ify operation.
Inspect caution labels and marking. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Cross-connection inspection and test* After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Test water quality of rainwater catchment systems required by Section
Every 12 months. After system renovation or repair.
1602.9.4 to maintain a minimum water quality
* The cross-connection test shall be performed in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

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1601.5.2 Maintenance Log. A maintenance log for minimum separation shall be increased to 60 inches (1524
rainwater catchment systems is required to have a per- mm). The potable water piping shall be installed at an eleva-
mit in accordance with Section 1601.3 and shall be main- tion above the treated nonpotable water piping.
tained by the property owner and be available for 1601.11 Abandonment.Rainwater catchment systems that
inspection. The property owner or designated appointee are no longer in use, or fail to be maintained in accordance
shall ensure that a record of testing, inspection, and main- with Section 1601.5, shall be abandoned. Abandonment shall
tenance in accordance with Table 1601.5 is maintained in comply with Section 1601.11.1 and Section 1601.11.2.
the log. The log will indicate the frequency of inspection
1601.11.1 General. An abandoned system or part
and maintenance for each system.
thereof covered under the scope of this chapter shall be
1601.5.3 Maintenance Responsibility.The required disconnected from remaining systems, drained, plugged,
maintenance and inspection of rainwater catchment sys- and capped in an approved manner.
tems shall be the responsibility of the property owner,
unless otherwise required by the Authority Having Juris- 1601.11.2 Underground Tank. An underground
diction. water storage tank that has been abandoned or otherwise
discontinued from use in a system covered under the
1601.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual. An oper- scope of this chapter shall be completely drained and
ation and maintenance manual for rainwater catchment sys- filled with earth, sand, gravel, concrete, or other
tems required to have a permit in accordance with Section approved material or removed in a manner satisfactory to
1601.3, shall be supplied to the building owner by the system the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
designer. The operating and maintenancemanual shall include
the following: 1601.12 Sizing. Unless otherwise provided for in this chap-
(1) Detailed diagram of the entire system and the location of ter, rainwater catchment piping shall be sized in accordance
system components. with Chapter 6 for sizing potable water piping.
(2) Instructions on operating and maintaining the system.
(3) Details on maintaining the required water quality as 1602.0 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems. «
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. 1602.1 General. The installation, construction, alteration, «
and repair of rainwater catchments systems intended to supply
(4) Details on deactivating the system for maintenance,
repair, or other purposes. uses such as water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor
(5) Applicable testing, inspection, and maintenance fre- drains and floor sinks, irrigation, industrial processes, water
quencies in accordance with Table 1601.5. features, cooling
approved tower makeup
by the Authority Havingand other usesAdditional
Jurisdiction. shall be
(6) A method of contacting the manufacturer(s). design criteria is capable of beingfound in ARCSA/ASPE 63.
1601.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. The
minimum water quality for rainwater catchment systems shall 1602.2 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit for a
rainwater catchment system shall be issued until complete
«
comply with the applicable water quality requirements for the
intended application as determined by the Authority Having plumbing plans, with data satisfactory to the Authority Hav-
Jurisdiction. Water quality for nonpotable rainwater catch- ing Jurisdiction, have been submitted and approved.
ment systems shall comply with Section 1602.9.4. 1602.3 System Changes.No changes or connections shall
be made to either the rainwater catchment system or the
«
Exceptions:
potable water system within a site containing a rainwater
(1) Water treatment is not required for rainwater catchment catchment system requiring a permit without approval by the
systems used for aboveground irrigation with a maxi- Authority Having Jurisdiction.
mum storage capacity of 360 gallons (1363 L).
(2) Water treatment is not required for rainwater catchment
1602.4 Connections to Potable or Reclaimed (Recy-
cled) Water Systems. Rainwater catchment systems shall
«
systems used for subsurface or drip irrigation. have no direct connection to a potable water supply or alter-
1601.8 Material Compatibility.Rainwater catchment sys- nate water source system. Potable or reclaimed (recycled)
tems shall be constructed of materials that are compatible water is permitted to be used as makeup water for a rainwa-
with the type of pipe and fitting materials, water treatment, ter catchment system provided the potable or reclaimed (recy-
and water conditions in the system. cled) water supply connection is protected by an air gap or
1601.9 System
other devices thatControls. Controls
contain mercury thatfor pumps,
come valves,with
in contact and reduced-pressure
with this code. principle backflow preventer in accordance
rainwater supply shall not be permitted.
1601.10 Separation Requirements. Underground rain-
1602.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test. Where a portion
of a rainwater catchment system isinstalled within a building,
«
water catchment service piping shall be separated from the a cross-connection test is required in accordance with Sec-
building sewer in accordance with Section 609.2. Treated tion 1602.11.2. Before the building is occupied or the system
nonpotable water pipes shall be permitted to be run or laid in is activated, the installer shall perform the initial cross-con-
the same trench as potable water pipes with a 12 inch (305 nection test in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdic-
mm) minimum vertical and horizontal separation where both tion and other authorities having jurisdiction. The test shall be
pipe materials are approved for use within a building. Where ruled successful by the Authority Having Jurisdiction before
horizontal piping materials do not meet this requirement the final approval is granted.

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» 1602.6 Sizing. The design and size of rainwater drains, gut-

ters, conductors, and leaders shall comply with Chapter 11 of
1602.9.3 Rainwater Catchment System Sur-
faces. Rainwater shall be collected from roof surfaces
«
this code. or other manmade, aboveground collection surfaces.
» 1602.7 Rainwater Catchment System Materials.Rain-
water catchment system materials shall comply with Section
1602.9.3.1 Other Surfaces.Natural precipitation
collected from surface water runoff, vehicular park-
1602.7.1 through Section 1602.7.4. ing surfaces, or manmade surfaces at or below grade
» 1602.7.1 Water Supply and Distribution Materi-
als. Rainwater catchment water supply and distribution
shall be in accordance with the stormwater require-
ments for on-site treated nonpotable water systems
materials shall comply with the requirements of this code in Section 1504.0.
for potable water supply and distribution systems, unless
otherwise provided for in this section. 1602.9.3.2 Prohibited Discharges. Overflows
and bleed-off pipes from roof-mounted equipment
«
» 1602.7.2 Rainwater Catchment System Drainage
Materials. Materials used in rainwater catchment
and appliances shall not discharge onto roof surfaces
that are intended to collect rainwater.
drainage systems, including gutters, downspouts, con-
ductors, and leaders shall be in accordance with the 1602.9.4 Minimum Water Quality. The minimum
water quality for harvested rainwater shall meet the
«
requirements of this code for storm drainage.
» 1602.7.3 Storage Tanks. Rainwater storage tanks
shall comply with Section 1602.9.5.
applicable water quality requirements for the intended
applications as determined by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction. In the absence of water quality requirements
» 1602.7.4 Collections Surfaces. The collection sur-
face shall be constructed of a hard, impervious material. determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, the
minimum treatment and water quality shall be in accor-
» 1602.8 Rainwater Catchment System Color and Mark-
ing Information. Rainwater catchment systems shall have a dance with Table 1602.9.4.
colored background in accordance with Section 601.3. Rain- 1602.9.5 Rainwater Storage Tanks.Rainwater stor- «
water catchment systems shall be marked,in lettering in accor- age tanks shall be constructed and in stalled in acc or-
dance with Section 601.3.3, with the words: “CAUTION: dance with Section 1602.9.5.1 through Section
NONPOTABLE RAINWATER WATER, DO NOT DRINK.” 1602.9.5.8.
» 1602.9 Design and Installation. The design and installa-
tion of nonpotable rainwater catchment systems shall be in
1602.9.5.1 Construction. Rainwater storage «
accordance with Section 1602.9.1 through Section 1602.9.12. shall betoconstructed
subject of solid, durable
excessive corrosion or decaymaterials
and shallnot
be
» 1602.9.1 Outside Hose Bibbs. Outside hose bibbs
shall be allowed on rainwater piping systems. Hose bibbs
watertight. Storage tanks shall be approved by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction, provided such tanks
supplying rainwater shall be marked with the words: are in accordance with approved applicable stan-
“CAUTION: NONPOTABLE WATER, DO NOT dards.
DRINK” and Figure 1602.9.
1602.9.5.2 Location. Rainwater storage tanks
shall be permitted to be installed above or below
«
grade.
1602.9.5.3 Above Grade. Above grade storage
tanks shall be of an opaque material, approved for
«
aboveground use in direct sunlight or shall be
shielded from direct sunlight. Tanks shall be
installed in an accessible location to allow for
inspection and cleaning. The tank shall be installed
on a foundation or platform that is constructed to
accommodate loads in accordance with the building
code.
1602.9.5.4 Below Grade. Rainwater storage
tanks installed below grade shall be structurally
» FIGURE 1602.9 designed to withstand anticipated earth or other «
loads. Holding tank covers shall be capable of sup-
porting an earth load of not less than 300 pounds per
» 1602.9.2 Deactivation and Drainage for Cross-
Connection Test. The rainwater catchment system and square foot (lb/ft2) (1465 kg/m2) where the tank is
the potable water system within the building shall be pro- designed for underground installation. Below grade
vided with the required appurtenances (e.g., valves, air or rainwater tanks installed underground shall be pro-
vacuum relief valves, etc.) to allow for deactivation or vided with manholes. The manhole opening shall be
drainage as required for a cross-connection test in accor- not less than 20 inches (508 mm) in diameter and
dance with Section 1602.11.2. located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the

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TABLE 1602.9.4
MINIMUM WATER QUALITY

A P P LI C AT I O N M I N I M U MT R E ATM E N T M I N I M U MWATE RQ U A LI T Y
Car washing Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10,
N/A
and 100 micron in accordance with Section 1602.9.11 for drip irrigation.
Subsurface and drip irriga- Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10,
N/A
tion and 100 micron in accordance with Section 1602.9.11 for drip irrigation.
Spray irrigation where the
Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10,
maximum storage volume N/A
is less than 360 gallons and disinfection in accordance with Section 1602.9.8.
Spray irrigation where the
Escherichia coli: < 100
maximum storage volume
is equal to or more than Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10. CFU/100 mL, and Turbid-
ity: < 10 NTU
360 gallons
Urinal and water closet Escherichia coli: < 100
Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10,
flushing, clothes washing, CFU/100 mL, and Turbid-
and 100 micron in accordance with Section 1602.9.11.
and trap priming ity: < 10 NTU
Ornamental fountains and Escherichia coli: < 100
other water features Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10. CFU/100 mL, and Turbid-
ity: < 10 NTU
Cooling tower make up Escherichia coli: < 100
Debris excluder or other approved means in accordance with Section 1602.9.10,
water CFU/100 mL, and Turbid-
and 100 micron in accordance with Section 1602.9.11.
ity: < 10 NTU
For SI units: 1 micron = 1 m, 1 gallon = 3.785 L

surrounding grade. The surrounding grade shall be guage: “NONPOTABLE RAINWATER.” Where
sloped away from the manhole. Underground tanks openings are provided to allow a person to enter the
shall be ballasted, anchored, or otherwise secured, tank, the opening shall be marked with the following
to prevent the tank from floating out of the ground language: “DANGER-CONFINED SPACE.”
where empty. The combined weight of the tank and 1602.9.5.8 Storage Tank Venting. Where vent-
hold down system shall meet or exceed the buoy- ing by means of drainage or overflow piping is not
ancy force of the tank. provided, or is considered insufficient, a vent shall
» 1602.9.5.5 Drainage and Overflow. Rainwater be installed on each tank. The vent shall extend from
the top of the tank and terminate not less than 6
storage tanks shall be provided with a means of
draining and cleaning. The overflow drain shall not inches (152 mm) above grade and shall be not less
be equipped with a shutoff valve. The overflow out- than 11⁄2 inches (40 mm) in diameter. The vent ter-
let shall discharge in accordance with this code for minal shall be directed downward and covered with
storm drainage systems. Where discharging to the a 3⁄32 of an inch (2.4 mm) mesh screen to prevent the
storm drainage system, the overflow drain shall be entry of vermin and insects.
protected from backflow of the storm drainage sys-
tem by a backwater valve or other approved method.
1602.9.6 Pumps. Pumps serving rainwater catchment
systems shall be listed. Pumps supplying water to water
«
» 1602.9.5.5.1 Overflow Outlet Size. The closets, urinals, and trap primers shall be capable of
overflow outlet shall be sized to accommodate delivering not less than 15 pounds-force per square inch
the flow of the rainwater entering the tank and (psi) (103 kPa) residual pressure at the highest and most
not less than the aggregate cross-sectional area remote outlet served. Where the water pressure in the
of inflow pipes. rainwater supply system within the building exceeds 80

» 1602.9.5.6 Opening and Access Protection.

Rainwater tank openings shall be protected to pre- psi (552 tokPa),
pressure a pressure
80 psi (552 kPa)reducing
or less tovalve
water reducing
outlets in the
building shall be installed in accordance with this code.
the
vent the entrance of insects, birds, or rodents into
the tank. 1602.9.7 Roof Drains. Primary and secondary roof
drains, conductors, leaders, and gutters shall be designed
«
Rainwater tank access openings exceeding 12
inches (305 mm) in diameter shall be secured to pre- and installed in accordance with this code.
vent tampering and unintended entry by either a
lockable device or other approved method.
1602.9.8 Water Quality Devices and Equipment.
Devices and equipment used to treat rainwater to main-
«
» 1602.9.5.7 Marking.Rainwater tanks shall be per-
manently marked with the capacity and the lan-
tain the minimum water quality requirements determined
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be listed or

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labeled (third-party certified) by a listing agency (accred- inspection, or by other means as approved by the Author-
ited conformity assessment body) and approved for the ity Having Jurisdiction. Seams and joints shall be exposed
intended application. during inspection and checked for watertightness.
» 1602.9.9 Freeze Protection. Tanks and piping
installed in locations subject to freezing shall beprovided
1602.11.2 Annual Cross-Connection Inspection
and Testing. An initial and subsequent annual inspec-
«
with an approved means of freeze protection. tion and test in accordance with Section 1602.5 shall be
» 1602.9.10 Debris Removal.The rainwater catchment
conveyance system shall be equipped with a debris
performed on both the potable and rainwater catchment
water systems. The potable and rainwater catchment
excluder or other approved means to prevent the accu- water systems shall be isolated from each other and inde-
mulation of leaves, needles, other debris and sediment pendently inspected and tested to ensure there is no
from entering the storage tank. Devices or methods used cross-connection in accordance with Section 1602.11.2.1
to remove debris or sediment shall be accessible and through Section 1602.11.2.4.
sized and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
1602.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection. Prior «
to commencing the cross-connection testing, a dual
» 1602.9.11 Required Filters. A filter permitting the
passage of particulates not larger than 100 microns (100
system inspection shall be conducted by the Author-
ity Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having
m) shall be provided for rainwater supplied to water jurisdiction as follows:
closets, urinals, trap primers, and drip irrigation system. (1) Pumps, equipment, equipment room signs, and
» 1602.9.12 Roof Gutters.Gutters shall maintain a min-
imum slope and be sized in accordance with Section
exposed piping in an equipment room shall be
checked.
1103.3.
» 1602.10 Signs. Signs in buildings using rainwater shall be
1602.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test. The pro-
cedure for determining cross-connection shall be
«
in accordance with Section 1602.10.1 and Section 1602.10.2. followed by the applicant in the presence of the
» 1602.10.1 Commercial, Industrial, and Institu- Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities
having jurisdiction to determine whether a cross-
tional Restroom Signs. A sign shall be installed in
restrooms in commercial, industrial, and institutional connection has occurred as follows:
occupancies using nonpotable rainwater for water clos- (1) The potable water system shall be activated and
1
ets, urinals,
(12.7 or both.
mm) letters of Each signvisible
a highly shall contain
color on⁄ aofcontrast-
2
an inch pressurized.
tem shall be The
shutrainwater
down andcatchment water
completely sys-
drained.
ing background. The location of the sign(s) shall be such (2) The potable water system shall remain pressur-
that the sign(s) shall be visible to users. The number and ized for a minimum period of time specified by
location of the signs shall be approved by the Authority the Authority Having Jurisdiction while the
Having Jurisdiction and shall contain the following text: rainwater catchment water system isempty. The
TO CONSERVE WATER, THIS BUILDING USES minimum period the rainwater catchment water
RAINWATER TO FLUSH TOILETS AND URINALS. system is to remain depressurized shall be
determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into
» 1602.10.2 Equipment Room Signs. Each equip-
ment room containing nonpotable rainwater equipment
account the size and complexity of the potable
and rainwater catchment water distribution sys-
shall have a sign posted with the following wording in 1 tems, but in no case shall that period be less
inch (25.4 mm) letters: than 1 hour.
CAUTION NONPOTABLE RAINWATER, DO NOT (3) Fixtures, potable and rainwater, shall be tested
DRINK. DO NOT CONNECT TO DRINKING WATER and inspected for flow. Flow from a rainwater
SYSTEM. NOTICE: CONTACT BUILDING MAN- catchment water system outlet shall indicate a
AGEMENT BEFORE PERFORMING ANY WORK cross-connection. No flow from a potable water
ON THIS WATER SYSTEM. outlet shall indicate that it is connected to the
This sign shall be posted in a location that is visible rainwater water system.
to anyone working on ornear rainwaterwater equipment. (4) The
tem drain
shall on
be the rainwater
for catchment water
the sys-
» 1602.11 Inspection and Testing. Rainwater catchment
systems shall be inspected and tested in accordance with Sec-
checked flow during
and at the end of the period.
test

tion 1602.11.1 and Section 1602.11.2. (5) The potable water system shall then be com-
pletely drained.
» 1602.11.1 Supply System Inspection and Test.
Rainwater catchment systems shall be inspected and (6) The rainwater catchment water sy stem shall
tested in accordance with the applicable provisions of this then be activated and pressurized.
code for testing of potable water and storm drainage sys- (7) The rainwater catchment water sy stem shall
tems. Storage tanks shall be filled with water to the over- remain pressurized for a minimum period of
flow opening for a period of 24 hours, and during time specified by the Authority Having Juris-

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diction while the potable watersystem is empty.

The minimum period the potable water system
is to remain depressurized shall be determined
on a case-by-case basis, but in no case shall that
period be less than 1 hour.
(8) Fixtures, potable and rainwater catchment, shall
be tested and inspected for flow. Flow from a
potable water system outlet shall indicate a
cross-connection. No flow from a rainwater
catchment
connected towater outlet shall
the potable waterindicate
system.that it is
(9) The drain on the potable water system shall be
checked for flow during the test and at the end
of the period.
(10)Where there is no flow detected in the fixtures
which would indicate a cross-connection, the
potable water system shall be repressurized.
» 1602.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.
In the event that a cross-connection is discovered,
the following procedure, in the presence of the
Authority Having Jurisdiction, shall be activated
immediately:
(1) Rainwater catchment water piping to the build-
ing shall be shut down at the meter, and the rain-
water water riser shall be drained.
(2) Potable water piping to the buil ding shall be
shut down at the meter.
(3) The cross-connection shall be uncove red and
disconnected.
(4) The building shall be retested following proce-
dures listed in Section 1602.11.2.1 and Section
1602.11.2.2.
(5) The potable water system shall be chlorinated
with 50 ppm chlorine for 24 hours.
(6) The potable water system shall be flushed after
24 hours, and a standard bacteriological test
shall be performed. Where test results are
acceptable, the potable water system shall be
permitted to be recharged.
» 1602.11.2.4 Annual Inspection. An annual
inspection of the rainwater catchment water system,
following the procedures listed in Section
1602.11.2.1 shall be required. Annual cross-connec-
tion testing, following the procedures listed in Sec-
tion 1602.11.2.2 shall be required by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction, unless site conditions do not
require it. In no event shall the test occur less than
once in 4 years.
Alternate testing requirements shall be permit-
ted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

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REFERENCED STANDARDS

1701.0 General. Organization abbreviations referred to in Table 1701.1 are

1701.1 Standards. The standards listed in Table 1701.1 are defined in a list found at the end of the table.
intended for use in the design, testing, and installation of mate-
rials, devices, appliances, and equipment regulated by this code.
These standards are mandatory where required by sections in
this code.
TABLE 1701.1
REFERENCED STANDARDS
REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
AHAM FWD-1-2009 Food Waste Disposers Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
APSP1-2003* PublicSwimmingPools SwimmingPools, 301.2.2, 301.3
Spas, and Hot Tubs
ARCSA/ASPE 63-2013* RainwaterCatchmentSystems Miscellaneous 1602.1,K104.9.1,
L 504.9.1
ASCE 25-2006* Earthquake-Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
ASHRAE 90.1-2013* Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Miscellaneous L 603.2.1,
Buildings Table L 603.3.2
ASHRAE 90.2-2007* Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASME A13.1-2007 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems Piping 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2013)*

ASME A112.1.2-2012* Air Gaps in Plumbing

Water-Connected Systems (For Plumbing Fixtures and Fittings
Receptors) Table 603.2
ASME A112.1.3-2000 Air Gap Fittings for Use with Plumbing Fixtures, Appliances, Fittings Table 603.2
(R2010)* and Appurtenances
ASME A112.3.1-2007 Stainless Steel Drainage Systems for Sanitary DWV, Storm, Piping, Ferrous 418.1, 705.6.2,
(R2012)* and Vacuum Applications, Above- and Below-Ground (Notes 1102.1, Table 701.2
1 and 7)
Plumbing Fixtures with Pumped Waste and Macerating Toilet Fixtures
ASME A112.3.4-2013/CSA 710.13
B45.9-2013* Systems
ASME A112.4.1-2009* Water Heater Relief Valve Drain Tubes Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
ASME A112.4.2-2009* Water Closet Personal Hygiene Devices Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

ASME A112.4.3-1999 Plastic Fittings for Connecting Water Closets to the Sanitary Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2010)* Drainage System
ASME A112.4.14-2004 Manually Operated, Quarter-Turn Shutoff Valves for Use in Valves 606.1
(R2010)* Plumbing Systems
ASME A112.6.1M-1997 Floor-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures 301.2.2,301.3
(R2012)* for Public Use
ASME A112.6.2-2000 Framing-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Water Closets Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

(R2010)*
ASME A112.6.3-2001 with
FloorConcealed
and TrenchTanks
Drains DWV Components 418.1
(R2007)*
ASME A112.6.4-2003 Roof,Deck,andBalconyDrains DWVComponents 1102.1
(R2012)*
ASME A112.6.7-2010* Sanitary Floor Sinks Fixtures 421.1
ASME A112.6.9-2005 SiphonicRoofDrains DWVComponents 301.2.2,301.3
(R2010)*
ASME A112.14.1-2003 Backwater
Valves Valves 710.6
(R2012)*

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
ASME A112.14.3-2000 GreaseInterceptors Fixtures 1014.1
(R2004)*
ASME A112.14.4-2001 GreaseRemovalDevices Fixtures 1014.1
(R2012)*
ASME A112.14.6-2010* FOG (Fats, Oils, and Greases) Disposal Systems Fixtures 1015.2, 1015.4
ASME A112.18.1- Plumbing Supply Fittings Fittings 402.9, 407.2.1,
2012/CSA B125.1-2012* 407.2.2, 408.2, 408.3,
417.1, 417.2, 417.3,
417.4, 420.2, 420.3,
603.5.19, L 402.5.1,
L 402.5.2.1, L 402.6,
L 402.6.2, L 402.6.3
ASME A112.18.2- Plumbing Waste Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
2011/CSA B125.2-2011*
ASME A112.18.3-2002 Performance Requirements for Backflow Protection Devices Backflow Protection 417.3, 417.4
(R2012)* and Systems in Plumbing Fixture Fittings
ASME A112.18.6- Flexible Water Connectors Piping 604.5, 604.13
2009/CSA B125.6-2009*
ASME A112.18.9-2011* Protectors/Insulators for Exposed Waste and Supplies on Miscellaneous 403.3
Accessible Fixtures
ASME A112.19.1- Enamelled Cast Iron and Enamelled Steel Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures 407.1, 408.1, 409.1,
2013/CSA B45.2-2013* 415.1, 420.1
ASME A112.19.2- CeramicPlumbingFixtures Fixtures 407.1,408.1,409.1,
2013/CSA B45.1-2013* 410.1, 411.1, 411.2,
411.2.2, 412.1, 415.1,
420.1, L 402.2.1,
L 402.2.2, L 402.3
ASME A112.19.3- Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures 407.1, 408.1, 409.1,
2008/CSA B45.4-2008* 410.1, 411.1, 415.1,
420.1, L 402.3.1
ASME A112.19.5- Flush Valves and Spuds for Water Closets, Urinals, and Tanks Fixtures 413.3
2011/CSA B45.15-2011*
ASME A112.19.7- HydromassageBathtubSystems Fixtures 409.1,409.6,413.3
2012/CSA B45.10-2012*
ASME A112.19.10-2003 Dual Flush Devices for Water Closets Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2008)*
ASME A112.19.12-2006 Wall Mounted, Pedestal Mounted, Adjustable, Elevating, Fixtures 407.1, 420.1
(R2011)* Tilting, and Pivoting Lavatory, Sink, and Shampoo Bowl
Carrier Systems and Drain Waste Systems
ASME A112.19.14-2013* Six-Liter Water Closets Equipped with a Dual Flushing Fixtures 411.2.1, L 402.2.1
Device
* Bathtubs/Whirlpool Bathtubs with Pressure Sealed Doors
ASME A112.19.15-2012 Fixtures 409.1
ASME A112.19.19-2006 Vitreous China Nonwater Urinals Fixtures 412.1, L 402.3.1
(R2011)*
ASME A112.21.3M-1985 Hydrants for Utility and Maintenance Use (Note 1) Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2007)*
ASME A112.36.2M-1991 Cleanouts (Note 1) DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2012)*
ASME B1.20.1-2013* Pipe Threads, General Purpose, Inch Joints 605.1.5, 605.2.3,
605.5.2, 605.12.3,
705.1.3, 705.3.4,
705.4.2, 705.5.3,
1208.5.7, 1309.4.3(2)
ASME B1.20.3-1976 Dryseal Pipe Threads, (Inch) Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2013)*

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
ASME B16.1-2010* Gray Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Classes 25, Fittings 1208.5.10
125, and 250
ASME B16.3-2011* Malleable Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 150 and 300 Fittings Table 604.1,
Table 701.2
ASME B16.4-2011* Gray Iron Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250 Fittings Table 604.1

ASME B16.5-2013* Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: NPS 1/2 through NPS 24 Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Metric/Inch
ASME B16.12-2009* Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings (Note 1) Fittings Table 701.2

ASME B16.15-2013* Cast Copper Alloy Threaded Fittings: Classes 125 and 250 Fittings Table 604.1

ASME B16.18-2012* Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (Note 1) Fittings Table 604.1

ASME B16.20-2012* Metallic Gaskets For Pipe Flanges: Ring-Joint, Spiral- Joints 1208.5.10
Wound, and Jacketed
ASME B16.21-2011* Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

ASME B16.22-2013* Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings 1309.3, Table 604.1
Fittings
ASME B16.23-2011* Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings: DWV Fittings Table 701.2

ASME B16.24-2011* Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Classes 150, 300, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500
ASME B16.26-2013* Cast Copper Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes Fittings 1309.2, Table 604.1

ASME B16.29-2012* Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Fittings Table 701.2
Drainage Fittings – DWV (Note 1)
ASME B16.33-2012* Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use in Gas Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
Piping Systems Up to 175 psi (Sizes NPS 1⁄2 through NPS 2)
ASME B16.34-2013* Valves – Flanged, Threaded, and Welding End Valves 606.1

ASME B16.39-2009* Malleable Iron Threaded Pipe Unions: Classes 150, 250 and Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
300 (Includes Revision Services)
ASME B16.40-2013* Manually Operated Thermoplastic Gas Shutoffs and Valves Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
in Gas Distribution Systems
ASME B16.47-2011* Large Diameter Steel Flanges: NPS 26 through NPS 60 Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Metric/Inch
ASME B16.50-2013* Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Braze-Joint Pressure Fittings 1309.3, 1309.3.9
Fittings
ASME B16.51-2013* Copper and Copper Alloy Press-Connect Pressure Fittings Fittings Table 604.1

ASME B31.1-2012* Power Piping Piping 301.2.2, 301.3

ASME B31.3-2012* Process

Piping Piping 1201.1
F

ASME B36.10M-2004 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe Piping, Ferrous 1208.5.2.1(1)
(R2010)*
ASME B36.19-2004 Stainless Steel Pipe Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2010)*
ASME BPVC Section IV- Rules for Construction of Heating Boilers Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
2013*

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
ASME BPVC Section Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels Division 1 Miscellaneous 1314.2(2), 1315.4(2),
VIII-2013* E 413.6.2
ASME BPVC Section IX- Welding, Brazing, and Fusing Qualifications Certification 225.0, 1307.1,
2013* 1309.5.1, 1309.5.2
ASSE 1001-2008* Atmospheric Type Vacuum Breakers Backflow Protection Table 603.2

ASSE 1002-2008* Anti-Siphon Fill Valves for Water Closet Tanks Backflow Protection 413.3, Table 603.2

ASSE 1003-2009* Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Domestic Water Distri- Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
bution Systems
ASSE 1004-2008* Backflow Prevention Requirements for Commercial Dish- Backflow Protection 414.2
washing Machines
ASSE 1008-2006* Plumbing Aspects of Residential Food Waste Disposer Units Appliances 419.1

ASSE 1010-2004* Water Hammer Arresters Water Supply Compo- 609.10

nent
ASSE 1011-2004* Hose Connection Vacuum Breakers Backflow Protection Table 603.2

ASSE 1012-2009* Backflow Preventers with an Intermediate Atmospheric Vent Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3

ASSE 1013-2011* Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers and Backflow Protection Table 603.2
Reduced Pressure Principle Fire Protection Backflow Preven-
ters
ASSE 1014-2005* Backflow Prevention Devices for Hand-Held Shower Backflow Protection 417.3

ASSE 1015-2011* Double Check Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Double Backflow Protection Table 603.2
Check Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Assemblies
ASSE 1016-2011/ Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual Showers and Valves 408.3, L 402.6.3
ASME A112.1016-2011/ Tub/Shower Combinations
CSA B125.16-2011*
ASSE 1017-2009* Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribu- Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
tion Systems
ASSE 1018-2001* Trap Seal Primer Valves - Potable Water Supplied Valves 301.2.2, 301.3

ASSE 1019-2011* Wall Hydrant with Backflow Protection and Freeze Resist- Backflow Protection Table 603.2
ance
ASSE 1020-2004* Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly Backflow Protection Table 603.2

ASSE 1022-2003* Backflow Preventer for Beverage Dispensing Equipment Backflow Protection 603.5.12, Table 603.2

ASSE 1023-1979 Hot Water Dispensers Household Storage Type - Electrical Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

ASSE1024-2004* DualCheckBackflowPreventers Backflow Protection 301.2.2,301.3

ASSE 1032-2004 (R2011)* Dual Check Valve Type Backflow Preventers for Carbonated Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3
Beverage Dispensers, Post Mix Type
ASSE 1035-2008* Laboratory Faucet Backflow Preventers Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3

ASSE 1037-1990 Pressurized Flushing Devices (Flushometers) for Plumbing Backflow Protection 413.2
Fixtures
ASSE 1044-2001* Trap Seal Primer Devices - Drainage Types and Electronic DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Design Types

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
ASSE 1047-2011* Reduced Pressure Detector Fire Protection Backflow Preven- Backflow Protection Table 603.2
tion Assemblies
ASSE 1048-2011* Double Check Detector Fire Protection Backflow Prevention Backflow Protection Table 603.2
Assemblies
ASSE 1052-2004* Hose Connection Backflow Preventers Backflow Protection Table 603.2

ASSE 1053-2004 Dual Check

Resistant Backflow Preventer Wall Hydrants – Freeze
Type Backflow Protection Table 603.2
ASSE 1055-2009* Chemical Dispensing Systems Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3

ASSE 1056-2013* Spill Resistant Vacuum Breaker Assemblies Backflow Protection Table 603.2

ASSE 1057-2012 Freeze Resistant Sanitary Yard Hydrants with Backflow Backflow Protection Table 603.2
Protection
ASSE 1060-2006* Outdoor Enclosures for Fluid Conveying Components Miscellaneous 603.4.7

ASSE 1061-2011* Push-FitFittings Fittings 605.1.3.3,605.2.1,

Table 604.1
ASSE 1062-2006* Temperature Actuated, Flow, Reduction (TAFR) Valves for Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
Individual Fixture Fittings
ASSE 1066-1997 Individual Pressure Balancing In-Line Valves for Individual Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
Fixture Fittings (Note 6)
ASSE 1069-2005* Automatic Temperature Control Mixing Valves Valves 408.3

ASSE 1070-2004* Water Temperature Limiting Devices Valves 407.3, 409.4, 410.3

ASSE 1071-2012 Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Plumbed Emer- Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
gency Equipment
ASSE 1079-2012 DielectricPipeUnions Joints 605.15,605.16.1,
605.16.3
ASSE Series 5000-2009* Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Certification 603.2

ASSE Series 6000-2012* Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Certification 1306.1, 1319.12.2
Systems Personnel
ASSE Series 7000-2013* Residential Potable Water Fire Protection System Installers & Miscellaneous 612.1
Inspectors for One and Two Family Dwellings
ASTM A47/A47M-1999 FerriticMalleableIronCastings Piping,Ferrous 301.2.2,301.3
(R2009)
ASTM A48/A48M-2003 GrayIronCastings Piping,Ferrous 301.2.2,301.3
(R2012)
ASTM A53/A53M-2012 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Piping, Ferrous 1208.5.2.1(2), Table

ASTM A74-2013a
Seamless
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (Notes 1 and 7) Piping, Ferrous 604.1,
Table Table 701.2
701.2

ASTM A106/A106M-2013Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for High-Temperature Service Piping, Ferrous 1208.5.2.1(3)

ASTM A126-2004 (R2009) Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM A197/A197M-2000 CupolaMalleableIron Piping,Ferrous 301.2.2,301.3

(R2011)

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
ASTM A254/A254M-2012Copper-BrazedSteelTubing Piping,Ferrous 1208.5.3.1,E409.1

ASTM A269-2013 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Tubing for Piping, Ferrous F 801.2, Table 604.1
General Service
ASTM A312/A312M- Seamless, Welded, and Heavily Cold Worked Austenitic Piping, Ferrous Table 604.1
2013b Stainless Steel Pipes
ASTM A377-2003 Ductile-IronPressurePipe Piping,Ferrous 301.2.2,301.3
(R2008)e1
ASTM A479/A479M- Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes for Use in Boilers and Other Piping, Ferrous F 801.3
2013b Pressure Vessels
ASTM A518/A518M-1999 Corrosion-Resistant High-Silicon Iron Castings Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2012)
ASTM A536-1984 (R2009) Ductile Iron Castings Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM A653/A653M-2013 Steel Sheet, Zinc- Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy- Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3
Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process
ASTM A733-2013 Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel and Austenitic Stainless Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3
Steel Pipe Nipples
ASTM A861-2004 (R2013)High-Silicon Iron Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Ferrous 811.2

ASTM A888-2013a Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Piping, Ferrous Table 701.2
Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications (Note 7)
ASTM A1045-2010 Flexible Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gaskets used in Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Connection of Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures to Sanitary
Drainage Systems
ASTM A1056-2012 Cast Iron Couplings used for Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Piping, Ferrous 705.2.2
Pipe and Fittings
ASTM B29-2003 (R2009) Refined Lead Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM B32-2008 Solder Metal (Note 2) Joints 605.1.4, 705.3.3,

1309.2
ASTM B42-2010 Seamless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes Piping, Copper Alloy Table 604.1

ASTM B43-2009 Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standard Sizes Piping, Copper Alloy Table 604.1,
Table 701.2
ASTM B75/B75M-2011 SeamlessCopperTube(Note7) Piping,CopperAlloy Table604.1,
Table 701.2
ASTM B88-2009 Seamless Copper Water Tube Piping, Copper Alloy 604.4, 903.2.3,
1208.5.3.2,
1308.5(1)(a), E 409.1,
Table 604.1
ASTM B135-2010 Seamless Brass Tube Piping, Copper Alloy Table 604.1
ASTM B152/B152M-2013Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar Miscellaneous 408.7.4

ASTM B187/B187M-2011 Copper, Bus Bar, Rod, and Shapes and General Purpose Rod, Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Bar, and Shapes
ASTM B210-2012 Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Drawn Seamless Tubes Piping, Ferrous 1208.5.3.3

ASTM B241/B241M- Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Seamless Pipe and Seam- Piping, Ferrous 1208.5.2.3, 1208.5.3.3
2012e1 less Extruded Tube
ASTM B251-2010 General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper and Piping, Copper Alloy Table 604.1,
Copper-Alloy Tube (Note 7) Table 701.2

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
ASTM B280-2013 Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigera- Piping, Copper Alloy 1208.5.3.2,
tion Field Service 1308.5(1)(b), E 409.1
ASTM B302-2012 Threadless Copper Pipe, Standard Sizes (Note 7) Piping, Copper Alloy Table 604.1,
Table 701.2
ASTM B306-2013 Copper Drainage Tube (DWV) (Note 7) Piping, Copper Alloy 903.2.3, Table 701.2

ASTM B370-2012 Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM B447-2012a Welded Copper Tube Piping, Copper Alloy Table 604.1

ASTM B584-2013 Copper Alloy Sand Castings for General Applications (Note 3) Piping, Copper Alloy 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM B587-2012 Welded Brass Tube Piping, Copper Alloy 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM B687-1999 (R2011) Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples Piping, Copper Alloy 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM B813-2010 Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper and Copper Joints 605.1.4, 705.3.3
Alloy Tube
ASTM B819-2000 (R2011)Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems Piping, Copper Alloy 1308.4,
1308.5(1)(c)
ASTM B828-2002 (R2010)Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Joints 605.1.4, 705.3.3,
Alloy Tube and Fittings 1309.2
ASTM C4-2004 (R2009) Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile Piping, Non-Metallic Table 1101.4.6

ASTM C14-2011 Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Piping, Non-Metallic 301.2.2, 301.3
Pipe (Note 7)
ASTMC412-2011 ConcreteDrainTile Piping,Non-Metallic 301.2.2,301.3

ASTM C425-2004 (R2013)Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings Joints 705.7.1

ASTM C443-2012 Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
Gaskets
ASTMC444-2003(R2009) PerforatedConcretePipe Piping,Non-Metallic 301.2.2,301.3

ASTM C478-2013 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM C564-2012 Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Joints 705.2.2

ASTM C700-2013 Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Piping, Non-Metallic Table 701.2,
Perforated (Note 7) Table 1101.4.6
ASTM C1053-2000 Borosilicate Glass Pipe and Fittings for Drain, Waste, and Piping, Non-Metallic 811.2
(R2010) Vent (DWV) Applications (Note 1)
e1
ASTM C1173-2010 Flexible Transition Couplings for Underground Piping Joints 705.9
Systems
ASTMC1227-2013 PrecastConcreteSepticTanks DWVComponents 301.2.2,301.3

ASTM C1277-2012 Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and DWV Components 301.2.4, 705.2.2
Fittings
ASTM C1440-2008 Thermoplastic Elastomeric (TPE) Gasket Materials for Drain, Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2013)e1 Waste, and Vent (DWV), Sewer, Sanitary and Storm
Plumbing Systems

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ASTM C1460-2012 Shielded Transition Couplings for Use With Dissimilar DWV Joints 705.9
Pipe and Fittings Above Ground
ASTM C1461-2008 Mechanical Couplings Using Thermoplastic Elastomeric Joints 705.9
(R2013) (TPE) Gaskets for Joining Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV),
Sewer, Sanitary, and Storm Plumbing Systems for Above and
Below Ground Use
ASTM C1540-2011 Heavy Duty Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Joints 705.2.2
Soil Pipe and Fittings
ASTM C1563-2004 Gaskets for Use in Connection with Hub & Spigot Cast Iron Joints 705.2.2
Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary Drain, Waste, Vent, and
Storm Piping Applications
ASTM D1784-2011 Rigid Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlori- Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
nated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds
ASTM D1785-2012* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80, Piping, Plastic 1308.5, Table 604.1,
and 120 (Note 7) Table 701.2

ASTM D2235-2004 Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Joints 705.1.2

(R2011)* Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2239-2012a* Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Controlled Inside Diameter
ASTM D2241-2009* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Series)
ASTM D2321-2011* Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
and Other Gravity-Flow Applications (Note 7)
ASTM D2464-2013* Threaded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Fittings Table 604.1
Schedule 80 (Note 1)
ASTM D2466-2013* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule Fittings 1309.2,Table604.1
40 (Note 1)
ASTM D2467-2013a* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule Fittings 1309.2, Table 604.1
80 (Note 1)
ASTM D2513-2013* Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings Piping, Plastic 1208.5.4,
(Note 1) 1208.5.4.2.2,
1208.5.9.2,
1210.1.7.1(1), E 409.3
ASTM D2517-2006 Reinforced Epoxy Resin Gas Pressure Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic E 409.3
(R2011)*
ASTM D2564-2012* Solvent Cements for Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Joints 605.12.2, 705.5.2
Piping Systems
ASTM D2609-2002 Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe Fittings Table604.1
(R2008)* (Note 1)
ASTM D2657-2007* Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM D2661-2011* Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings (Notes 1 and 7)
ASTM D2665-2012* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
Pipe and Fittings (Note 7)
ASTM D2672-1996a Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement Joints 1309.2
(R2009)*
ASTM D2680-2001 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly (Vinyl Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
(R2009)* Chloride) (PVC) Composite Sewer Piping (Note 7)
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ASTM D2683-2010 * Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter- Fittings Table 604.1
Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing

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SECTIONS
ASTM D2729-2011* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings (Notes Piping, Plastic Table 1101.4.6
1 and 7)
ASTM D2737-2012a* Polyethylene(PE)PlasticTubing Piping,Plastic Table604.1

ASTM D2751-2005* Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sewer Pipe and Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Fittings (Notes 1 and 7)

ASTM D2774-2012* Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pressure Piping Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
ASTM D2846/D2846M- Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Piping, Plastic 605.2.2, 605.3.1,
2009be1* Cold-Water Distribution Systems 1308.5, 1309.2,
Table 604.1
ASTM D2855-1996 Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2010)* (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2996-2001 Filament-Wound “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Ther- Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2007)e1* mosetting-Resin) Pipe
ASTM D3034-2008* Type PSM Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Fittings (Note 7)
e2
ASTM D3035-2012 * Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Outside Diameter
ASTM D3122-1995 Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2009)* Fittings
ASTM D3138-2004 Solvent Cements for Transition Joints Between Acrylonitrile- Joints 705.8.4
(R2011)* Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
Non-Pressure Piping Components
ASTM D3139-1998 Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Joints 605.12.1
(R2011)* Seals
ASTM D3212-2007 Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elas- Joints 705.1.1, 705.5.1
(R2013)* tomeric Seals
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ASTM D3261-2012 * Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Poly- Fittings Table 604.1
ethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing

ASTM D3311-2011* Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Plastic Fittings Patterns (Note Fittings 301.2.2,301.3
1)
ASTM D3965-2011 Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D4068-2009* Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Sheeting for Concealed Miscellaneous 408.7.2
Water-Containment Membrane
ASTM D4101-2011 Polypropylene Injection and Extrusion Materials Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM D4551-2012* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Flexible Concealed Miscellaneous 408.7.1
Water-Containment Membrane
ASTM D6104-1997 Determining the Performance of Oil/Water Separators Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2011) Subjected to Surface Run-Off
ASTM E84-2013a* Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Miscellaneous 701.2(2), 903.1(2),
1101.4
ASTM E119-2012a* Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials Miscellaneous 1404.3, 1405.3

ASTM E814-2013a* Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems Miscellaneous 208.0, 222.0, 1404.3,
1405.3

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ASTM F402-2005 Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2012)* Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

ASTM F405-2013* Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic Table 1101.4.6

ASTM F409-2012* Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Tubular Fittings (Note 1)
ASTM F437-2009* Threaded Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Fittings Table 604.1
Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80
ASTM F438-2009* Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Fittings 1309.2, Table 604.1
Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40
ASTM F439-2013* Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings 1309.2, Table 604.1
Fittings, Schedule 80
ASTM F441/F441M- Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Piping, Plastic 1308.5, Table 604.1
e1
2013 * Schedules 40 and 80
ASTM F442/F442M- Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Piping, Plastic 605.2.2, Table 604.1
2013e1* (SDR-PR)
ASTM F446-1985 (R2009) Grab Bars and Accessories Installed in the Bathing Area Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM F480-2012* Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings Made in Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR), SCH 40 and SCH 80

ASTM F493-2010* Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) Joints 605.2.2, 605.3.1,
(CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings 1309.2
e1
ASTM F628-2012 * Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Schedule 40 Plastic Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe with a Cellular Core (Notes 1
and 7)
ASTM F656-2010* Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly (Vinyl Joints 605.2.2, 605.3.1,
Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings 605.12.2, 705.5.2
ASTM F667-2012* 3 through 24 in. Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM F714-2013* Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
Diameter
ASTM F794-2003 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Profile Gravity Sewer Pipe and Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
(R2009)* Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter (Note 7)
ASTM F810-2012* Smoothwall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Use in Drainage and Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Waste Disposal Absorption Fields
ASTM F876-2013a* Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Piping, Plastic 605.9.1, Table 604.1

ASTM F877-2011a* Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold-Water Distri- Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
bution Systems
ASTM F891-2010* Coextruded Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe with a Piping, Plastic Table 701.2
Cellular Core (Note 7)
ASTM F894-2013* Polyethylene (PE) Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Drain Pipe (Note 7)
ASTM F949-2010* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Corrugated Sewer Pipe with a Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
Smooth Interior and Fittings (Note 7)
ASTM F1055-2013* Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diam- Fittings Table 604.1
eter Controlled Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene
(PEX) Pipe and Tubing
ASTM F1216-2009* Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by the Piping, Plastic 715.3
Inversion and Curing of a Resin-Impregnated Tube

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ASTM F1281-2011* Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyeth- Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
ylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe
ASTM F1282-2010* Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Composite Pressure Pipe
ASTM F1336-2007* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Gasketed Sewer Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM F1412-2009* Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings for Corrosive Waste Drainage Piping, Plastic 811.2
Systems
ASTM F1476-2007 Performance of Gasketed Mechanical Couplings for Use in Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2013)* Piping Applications
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ASTM F1488-2009 * Coextruded Composite Pipe (Note 7) Piping, Plastic Table 701.2

ASTM F1499-2012* Coextruded Composite Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe (DWV) Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3

ASTM F1673-2010* Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Corrosive Waste Drainage Piping, Plastic 811.2
Systems
ASTM F1743-2008* Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by Pulled- Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
in-Place Installation of Cured-in-Place Thermosetting Resin
Pipe (CIPP)
ASTM F1807-2013a* Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for Fittings Table604.1
SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9
Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
ASTM F1866-2007* Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Schedule 40 Drainage Fittings Table701.2
and DWV Fabricated Fittings
ASTM F1924-2012* Plastic Mechanical Fittings for Use on O utside Diameter Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing
ASTM F1948-2012* Metallic Mechanical Fittings for Use on Outside Diameter Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Controlled Thermoplastic Gas Distribution Pipe and Tubing
ASTM F1960-2012* Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use Fittings Table 604.1
with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
ASTM F1961-2009* Metal Mechanical Cold Flare Compression Fittings with Disc Fittings Table 604.1
Spring for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
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ASTM F1970-2012 * Special Engineered Fittings, Appurtenances or Valves for Use Piping, Plastic 606.1, Table 604.1
in Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl
Chloride) (CPVC) Systems
e1
ASTM F1973-2013 * Factory Assembled Anodeless Risers and Transition Fittings Fuel Gas 1210.1.7.1(2)
in Polyethylene (PE) and Polyamide 11 (PA11) and
Polyamide 12 (PA12) Fuel Gas Distribution Systems
ASTM F1974-2009* Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/ Aluminum/Polyeth- Fittings 605.7.1,605.10.1,
ylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Table 604.1
Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe
ASTM F1986-2001 Multilayer Pipe Type 2, Compression Fittings, and Compres- Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2011)* sion Joints for Hot and Cold Drinking-Water Systems
ASTM F2080-2012* Cold-Expansion Fittings with Metal Compression-Sleeves for Fittings Table 604.1
Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe
ASTM F2098-2008* Stainless Steel Clamps for Securing SDR9 Cross-linked Joints Table 604.1
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing to Metal Insert and Plastic Insert
Fittings

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ASTM F2159-2011* Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for Joints Table 604.1
SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9
Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
ASTMF2165-2013* FlexiblePre-InsulatedPiping Piping,Plastic 301.2.2,301.3

ASTM F2206-2011* Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE) Plastic DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Pipe, Fittings, Sheet Stock, Plate Stock, or Block Stock
ASTM F2262-2009* Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/ Crosslinked Polyeth- Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
ylene Tubing OD Controlled SDR9
ASTM F2306/F2306M- Specification for 12 to 60 in. [300 to 1500 mm] Annular Piping, Plastic 301.2.2, 301.3
2013* Corrugated Profile-Wall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings
for Gravity-Flow Storm Sewer and Subsurface Drainage
Applications
ASTM F2389-2010* Pressure-Rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems Piping, Plastic 605.11.1, 606.1,
Table 604.1
ASTM F2434-2009* Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring for Fittings 605.10.1,Table604.1
SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9
Cross-linked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Cross-linked Polyeth-
ylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Tubing
ASTM F2509-2012* Field-Assembled Anodeless Riser Kits for Use on Outside Fuel Gas 1210.1.7.1(3)
Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Gas Distribution Pipe and
Tubing
ASTM F2620-2012* Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Joints 605.6.1.1,605.6.1.3
Pipe and Fittings
ASTM F2735-2009 Plastic and
Insert Fittings forof
SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene Fittings Table604.1
(PEX) Polyethylene Raised Temperature (PE-RT)
Tubing
ASTM F2769-2010 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Plastic Hot and Piping and Fittings, Table 604.1
Cold-Water Tubing and Distribution Systems Plastic
ASTM F2831-2012* Internal Non Structural Epoxy Barrier Coating Material Used Miscellaneous 320.1
in Rehabilitation of Metallic Pressurized Piping Systems

ASTM F2855-2012* Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride)/Aluminum/Chlorinated Piping, Plastic 605.3.1, Table 604.1
Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC/AL/CPVC) Composite Pres-
sure Tubing
AWS A5.8-2011* Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding Joints 605.1.1, 705.3.1,
1309.3.2
AWS A5.9-2012* BareStainless SteelWeldingElectrodes andRods Joints 605.13.2
AWS B2.2-2010* Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification Certification 1307.1
AWS B2.4-2012* Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification for Ther- Joints, Certification 301.2.2, 301.3
moplastics
AWWA C110-2012* Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings Fittings Table 604.1
AWWA C111-2012* Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Joints 605.4.1, 605.4.2
Fittings
AWWA C151-2009* Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast Piping, Ferrous Table 604.1
AWWA C153-2011* Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings Fittings Table 604.1
AWWA C203-2008* Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Pipelines - Enamel and Tape – Hot Applied
AWWA C210-2007* Liquid-Epoxy Coating Systems for the Interior and Exterior Miscellaneous 604.9
of Steel Water Pipelines

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AWWA C213-2007* Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and Exterior Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
of Steel Water Pipelines
AWWA C215-2010* Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for the Exterior of Steel Water Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Pipelines
AWWA C500-2009* Metal-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service Valves 606.1
AWWA C504-2010* Rubber Seated Butterfly Valves, 3 in. (75 mm) through 72 in. Valves 606.1
(1800 mm)
AWWA C507-2011* Ball Valves, 6 in. through 60 in. (150 mm through 1,500 mm) Valves 606.1
AWWA C510-2007* Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention Assembly Backflow Protection Table 603.2
AWWA C511-2007* Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention Assembly Backflow Protection Table 603.2
AWWA C606-2011* Grooved and Shouldered Joints Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
AWWA C900-2007* Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe and Fabricated Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Fittings, 4 in. through 12 in. (100 mm through 300 mm), for
Water Transmission and Distribution

AWWA C901-2008* Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, 1/2 in. (13 mm) Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
through 3 in. (76 mm), for Water Service
AWWA C904-2006* Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Pipe, 1/2 in. (12 Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
mm) through 3 in. (76 mm), for Water Service
AWWA C907-2012* Injection-Molded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Fittings, 4 in. through 12 in. (100 mm through 300 mm), for
Water, Wastewater, and Reclaimed Water Service

CGA C-9-2013 Standard Color Marking of Compressed Gas Containers for

Medical Use Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
CGA G-4.1-2009 CleaningEquipmentforOxygenService Miscellaneous 1308.2, 1311.1

CGA S-1.3-2008 Pressure Relief Device Standards-Part 3-Stationary Storage Fuel Gas F 501.8
Containers for Compressed Gases
CGA V-1-2013 Compressed Gas Cylinder Valve Outlet and Inlet Connec- Valves F 601.6, F 701.4
tions
CISPI 301-2012 Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and StormPiping, Ferrous Table 701.2
Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications(Notes 1 and 7)
CISPI 310-2012 Couplings for Use in Connection with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Joints 301.2.4, 705.2.2
Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and
Vent Piping Applications
CSA A257-2009 Concrete Pipe and Manhole Sections Piping 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA B45.0-2002 (R2008) General Requirements for Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA B45.5-2011/IAPMO Plastic Plumbing Fixtures

Z124-2011* Fixtures 407.1, 412.1,
411.1, 408.1, 420.1,
409.1,
L 402.3, L 402.3.1
CSA B45.8-2013/IAPMO Terrazzo, Concrete, and Natural Stone Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3
Z403-2013*
CSA B45.11-2011/IAPMOGlass Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures 407.1
Z401-2011*
CSA B45.12-2013/IAPMO AluminumandCopperPlumbingFixtures Fixtures 301.2.2,301.3
Z402-2013*

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CSA B64-2011 Backflow Preventers and Vacuum Breakers Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA B64.1.1-2011 Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers (AVB) Backflow Protection Table 603.2

CSA B64.1.2-2011 Pressure Vacuum Breakers (PVB) Backflow Protection Table 603.2

CSA B64.2-2011 Hose Connection Vacuum Breakers (HCVB) Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3
CSA B64.2.1.1-2011 Hose Connection Dual Check Vacuum Breakers (HCDVB) Backflow Protection Table 603.2

CSA B64.4-2011 Reduced Pressure Principle (RP) Backflow Preventers Backflow Protection Table 603.2

CSA B64.4.1-2011 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers for Fire Backflow Protection Table 603.2
Protection Systems (RPF)
CSA B64.5-2011 Double Check Valve (DVCA) Backflow Preventers Backflow Protection Table 603.2

CSA B64.5.1-2011 Double Check Valve Backflow Preventers for Fire Protection Backflow Protection Table 603.2
Systems (DVCAF)
CSA B64.7-2011 Laboratory Faucet Vacuum Breakers (LFVB) Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA B66-2010 Design, Material, and Manufacturing Requirements for DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Prefabricated Septic Tanks and Sewage Holding Tanks
CSA B79-2008 (R2013) Commercial and Residential Drains and Cleanouts DWV Components 418.1

CSA B125.3-2012 Plumbing Fittings Fittings 407.3, 409.4, 410.3,

413.2, 413.3, 606.1,
Table 603.2
CSA B128.1-2006/B128.2- Design and Installation of Non-Potable Water Systems/Main- Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
2006 (R2011) tenance and Field Testing of Non-Potable Water Systems
(Note 1)
CSA B137.1-2013 Polyethylene (PE) Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings for Cold-Water Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Pressure Services
CSA B137.5-2013 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Systems for Pres- Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
sure Applications
CSA B137.6-2013 Chlorinated Polyvinylchloride (CPVC) Pipe, Tubing, and Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Fittings for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
CSA B137.9-2013 Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
Composite Pressure-Pipe Systems
CSA B137.10-2013 Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyeth- Piping, Plastic Table 604.1
ylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Composite Pressure-Pipe Systems
CSA B137.11-2013 Polypropylene (PP-R) Pipe and Fittings for Pressure Applica- Piping, Plastic 605.11.1, Table 604.1
tions
CSA B181.3-2011 Polyolefin and Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Laboratory Piping, Plastic 811.2
Drainage Systems
CSA B242-2005 (R2011) Groove- and Shoulder-Type Mechanical Pipe Couplings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA B356-2010 Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Domestic Water Supply Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
Systems
CSA B481-2012 Grease Interceptors DWV Components 1014.1

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SECTIONS
CSAG401-2007(R2013) CorrugatedSteelPipeProducts Piping,Ferrous 301.2.2,301.3
CSA LC 1b-2011* Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel FuelGas 1208.5.3.4
Tubing (CSST) (same as CSA 6.26b)
CSA LC 3-2000 (R2005)* Appliance Stands and Drain Pans Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA LC 4a-2013* Press-Connect Metallic Fittings for Use in Fuel Gas Distribu- FuelGas 1208.5.8.1,1208.5.8.2
tion Systems (same as CSA 6.32a)

CSA Z21.10.1-2013* Gas Water Heaters – Volume I, Storage Water Heaters with Fuel Gas, Appliances Table 501.1(2)
Input Ratings of 75 000 Btu Per Hour or Less (same as CSA
4.1)
CSA Z21.10.3-2013* Gas-Fired Water Heaters – Volume III, Storage Water Heaters Fuel Gas, Appliances Table 501.1(2),
with Input Ratings Above 75 000 Btu Per Hour, Circulating Table L 603.3.2
and Instantaneous (same as CSA 4.3)
CSA Z21.12b-1994 Draft Hoods Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2010)*
CSA Z21.13-2013* Gas-Fired Low Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers (same Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
as CSA 4.9)
CSA Z21.15b-2013* Manually Operated Gas Valves for Appliances, Appliance FuelGas 301.2.2,301.3
Connector Valves, and Hose End Valves (same as CSA 9.1b)
CSA Z21.22b-2001 Relief Valves for Hot Water Supply Systems (same as CSA Valves 607.5, 608.7
(R2008)* 4.4b)
CSA Z21.24a-2009 Connectors for GasAppliances (same as CSA 6.10a) Fuel Gas 1212.1(3), 1212.2
(R2011)*
CSA Z21.40.1a-1997 Gas-Fired, Heat Activated Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2012)* Appliances (same as CSA 2.91a)
CSA Z21.41-2011* Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel Appliances FuelGas 1212.6
(same as CSA 6.9)
CSA Z21.47-2012* Gas-Fired Central Furnaces (same as CSA 2.3) Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

CSA Z21.54b-2009* Gas Hose Connectors for Portable Outdoor Gas-Fired Appli- FuelGas 1212.3.2
ances (same as CSA 8.4b)
CSA Z21.56-2013* Gas-Fired Pool Heaters (same as CSA 4.7) Fuel Gas, Swimming 301.2.2, 301.3
Pools, Spas, and Hot
Tubs
CSA Z21.69a-2012* Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances (same as CSA FuelGas 1212.1.1
6.16a)
CSA Z21.75a-2009* Connectors for Outdoor Gas Appliances and Manufactured Appliances 1212.1(4)
Homes (same as CSA 6.27a)
CSA Z21.80a-2012* Line Pressure Regulators (same as CSA 6.22a) Fuel Gas 1208.7.2, 1208.7.5(1)

CSA Z21.81a-2007 Cylinder Connection Devices (same as CSA 6.25a) Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2010)*
CSA Z21.86-2008* Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliances (same as CSA Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
2.32)
CSA Z21.90b-2006 Gas Convenience Outlets and Optional Enclosures (same as FuelGas 1212.7
(R2011)* CSA 6.24b)
CSA Z21.93-2013* Excess Flow Valves for Natural and LP Gas with Pressures Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
up to 5 psig (same as CSA 6.30)

CSA Z83.11b-2009 Gas Food Service Equipment (same as CSA 1.8b) Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
(R2011)*

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S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
CSA Z317.1-2009 Special Requirements for Plumbing Installations in Health Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Care Facilities
Energy Star-2007 SpecificationforCommercialDishwashers Appliances L403.1
(version 2.0)
Energy Star-2011 SpecificationforClothesWashers Appliances L403.2
(version 6.0)
Energy Star-2012 SpecificationforResidentialDishwashers Appliances L403.1
(version 5.0)
EPA WaterSense-2007 High-EfficiencyLavatoryFaucetSpecification Fixtures L402.5.1

EPA WaterSense-2009 SpecificationforFlushingUrinals Fixtures L402.3,TableL402.1

EPA WaterSense-2011 SpecificationforTank-TypeToilets Fixtures L402.2.1,

Table L 402.1
IAPMO IGC 154-2013 Shower and Tub/Shower Enclosures and Shower Panels Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO IGC 157-2013e1 BallValves Valves 301.2.2,301.3

IAPMO IGC 193-2010 Safety Plates, Plate Straps, Notched Plates and Safety Collars Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO IGC 226-2006a Drinking Water Fountains With or Without Chiller or Heater Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO IGC 276-2011 Bundled Expanded Polystyrene Synthetic Aggregate Units DWV Components H 301.1(5)

IAPMOPS23-2006a DishwasherDrainAirgaps BackflowProtection 301.2.2,301.3

IAPMO PS 25-2002 Metallic Fittings for Joining Polyethylene Pipe for Water Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
Service and Yard Piping
IAPMO PS 34-2003 Encasement Sleeve for Potable Water Pipe and Tubing Piping 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 36-1990 Lead Free Sealing Compounds for Threaded Joints Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 37-1990 Black Plastic PVC or PE Pressure-Sensitive Corrosion Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Preventive Tape
IAPMO PS 42-2013e1 Pipe Alignment and Secondary Support Systems Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 50-2010 Flush Valves with Dual Flush Device For Water Closets or Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3
Water Closet Tank with an Integral Flush Valves with a Dual
Flush Device
IAPMO PS 51-2013 Expansion Joints for DWV Piping Systems Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 52-2009 Pump/Dose, Sumps and Sewage Ejector Tanks with or DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
without a Pump
IAPMO PS 53-2013 Grooved Mechanical Pipe Couplings and Grooved Fittings Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 54-2011a Metallic and Plastic Utility Boxes Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 57-2002 PVC Hydraulically Actuated Diaphragm Type Water Control Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
Valves
IAPMO PS 59-2013 Wastewater Diverter Valves and Diversion Systems DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

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S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
IAPMO PS 60-1996 Sewage Holding Tank Containing Sewage Ejector Pump for DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Direct Mounted Water Closet
IAPMO PS 63-2013 Plastic Leaching Chambers DWV Components H 301.1(5)

IAPMO PS 64-2012ae1 RoofPipeFlashings Miscellaneous 301.2.2,301.3

IAPMO PS 65-2002 Airgap Units for Water Conditioning Equipment Installation Backflow Protection 611.2

IAPMO PS 66-2000 Dielectric Waterway Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 67-2010 Early-Closure Replacement Flappers or Early-Closure Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

Replacement Flapper with Mechanical Assemblies
IAPMO PS 69-2006 Bathwaste and Overflow Assemblies with Tub Filler Spout DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 72-2007e1 Valves with Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers Valves 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 73-1993 Dental Vacuum Pumps Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 76-2012a Trap Primers for Fill Valves and Flushometer Valves DWV Components L 412.1

IAPMO PS 79-2005 Multiport Electronic Trap Primer DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 80-2008 Clarifiers DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 81-2006 Precast Concrete Seepage Pit Liners and Covers DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 82-1995 Fiberglass (Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
Fittings
IAPMO PS 85-1995 Tools for Mechanically Formed Tee Connections in Copper Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Tubing
IAPMO PS 86-1995 Rainwater Diverter Valve for Non-Roofed Area Slabs DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 87-1995 Diverter and Shutoff Valves for Pool/Spas Swimming Pools, 301.2.2, 301.3
Spas, and Hot Tubs
IAPMO PS 89-1995 Soaking and Hydrotherapy (Whirlpool) Bathtubs with Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3
Hydraulic Seatlift
IAPMO PS 90-2012e1 Elastomeric Test Caps, Cleanout Caps, and Combination Test DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Caps/Shielded Couplings
IAPMO PS 91-2005a Plastic Stabilizers for Use with Plastic Closet Bends DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 92-2013 Heat Exchangers and Indirect Water Heaters Miscellaneous L 606.1

IAPMO PS 94-2012 Insulated Protectors for P-Traps, Supply Stops and Risers Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 95-2001 Drain, Waste, and Vent Hangers and Plastic Pipe Support DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Hooks
IAPMO PS 96-2002 Passive Direct Solar Water Heaters Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 98-1996 Prefabricated Fiberglass Church Baptisteries Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 100-1996 Porous Filter Protector for Sub-Drain Weep Holes DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

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S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
IAPMO PS 101-1997 Suction Relief Valves Valves 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 104-1997 Pressure Relief Connection for Dispensing Equipment Valves 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 105-1997 Polyethylene Distribution Boxes DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 106-2013b Tileable Shower Receptors and Shower Kits Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 107-1998 Aramid Reinforced Rubber Hose for Use in Non-Potable Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Water Radiant Heating and Snowmelting
IAPMO PS 108-1998 Restaurant Fire Suppression Systems Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 110-2006a PVC Cold Water Compression Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 111-1999 PVC Cold Water Gripper Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 112-1999 PVC Plastic Valves for Cold Water Distribution Systems Valves 301.2.2, 301.3
Outside a Building and CPVC Plastic Valves for Hot and
Cold Water Distribution Systems
IAPMO PS 113-2010 Hydraulically Powered Household Food Waste Disposers Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMO PS 114-1999e1 Remote Floor Box Industrial Water Supply, Air Supply, Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Drainage
IAPMO PS 115-2007 Hot Water On-Demand or Automatic Activated Hot Water Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Pumping Systems
IAPMO PS 116-1999 Hot Water Circulating Devices Which Do Not Use a Pump Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
IAPMO PS 117-2012ae1 PressandNailConnections Fittings 301.2.2,301.3

IAPMO PS 119-2012ae1 Water-PoweredSumpPumps Miscellaneous 301.2.2,301.3

e1
IAPMO Z124.5-2013* Plastic Toilet Seats Fixtures 411.3

IAPMO Z124.7-2013* Prefabricated Plastic Spa Shells Fixtures, Swimming 301.2.2, 301.3
Pools, Spas, and Hot
Tubs
IAPMO Z124.8-2013e1* Plastic Liners for Bathtubs and Shower Receptors Fixtures 301.2.2, 301.3

IAPMOZ1000-2013* PrefabricatedSepticTanks DWVComponents 301.2.2,301.3

IAPMO Z1001-2013* Prefabricated Gravity Grease Interceptors DWV Components 1014.3.4

IAPMO Z1033-2013* e1 Flexible PVC Hoses and Tubing for Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas, Fixtures, Swimming 409.6.1
and Jetted Bathtubs Pools, Spas, and Hot
Tubs
IAPMO Z1088-2013* Pre-Pressurized Water Expansion Tanks Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

ICC A117.1-2009* Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Miscellaneous 403.2, 408.6

ISEA Z358.1-2009* Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment Miscellaneous 416.1, 416.2

ISO/IEC Guide 65-1996 General Requirements for Bodies Operating Product Certifi- Certification 301.2.2, 301.3
cation Systems

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S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
MSS SP-6-2012 Finishes for Contact Faces of Pipe Flanges and Connecting- FuelGas 1208.5.10
End Flanges of Valves and Fittings
MSS SP-25-2013* Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges, and Unions Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

MSS SP-42-2013 Corrosion-Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle, and Check Valves Piping, Ferrous 301.2.2, 301.3
with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends (Classes 150, 300, & 600)

MSS SP-44-2010 Steel Pipeline Flanges Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

MSS SP-58-2009* Pipe Hangers and Supports – Materials, Design, Manufac- Miscellaneous 1210.2.4, 1310.5.1
ture, Selection, Application, and Installation
MSS SP-67-2011 Butterfly Valves Valves 606.1

MSS SP-70-2011 Gray Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Valves 606.1

MSS SP-71-2011 Gray Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Valves 606.1

MSS SP-72-2010a Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Valves 606.1
Service
MSS SP-78-2011 Gray Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Valves 606.1

MSS SP-80-2013 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle, and Check Valves Valves 606.1

MSS SP-83-2006 Class 3000 Steel Pipe Unions Socket Welding and Threaded Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

MSS SP-104-2012 Wrought Copper Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

MSS SP-106-2012 Cast Copper Alloy Flanges and Flanged Fittings: Class 125, Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
150, and 300
MSS SP-109-2012 Weld-Fabricated Copper Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3

MSS SP-110-2010 Ball Valves Threaded, Socket-Welding, Solder Joint, Valves 606.1
Grooved and Flared Ends
MSS SP-122-2012 PlasticIndustrialBallValves Valves 606.1

MSS SP-123-2013 Non-Ferrous Threaded and Solder-Joint Unions for Use with Joints 301.2.2, 301.3
Copper Water Tube
NFPA 13D-2013* Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Miscellaneous 612.1, 612.5.3.1
Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
NFPA 13R-2013* Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Occupancies
NFPA 30A-2012* Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages Miscellaneous 507.14.2

NFPA 31-2011* Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment Fuel Gas, Appliances 505.3, 1201.1, E 401.1,
E 412.1, E 413.6,
E 413.6.1, E 414.1,
E 415.2, E 415.3
NFPA 51-2013* Design and Installation of Oxygen-Fuel Gas Systems for FuelGas 507.9
Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes
NFPA 54/Z223.1-2012* National Fuel Gas Code Fuel Gas 1210.14, E 401.1,
E 408.1, E 414.1,
E 415.1

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S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
NFPA 58-2014* Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code Fuel Gas 1208.5.4.2.3,
1208.5.9.4, 1210.5(6),
1212.10, E 401.1,
E 401.2, E 406.1,
E 411.1, E 414.1,
E 415.1
NFPA 70-2014* National Electrical Code Miscellaneous 1211.6, 1310.4.1,
1318.1(11), F 701.1
NFPA 80-2013* Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

NFPA 85-2011* Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

NFPA 88A-2011* ParkingStructures Miscellaneous 507.14.1

NFPA 99-2012* Health Care Facilities Code Piping 1301.3, 1318.1(9)

NFPA 130-2014* Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

NFPA 211-2013* Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appli- Fuel Gas, Appliances 509.5.2, 509.5.3,
ances 509.5.6.1, 509.5.6.3
NFPA 220-2012* Types of Building Construction Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

NFPA 409-2011* AircraftHangars Miscellaneous 507.15

NFPA 501A-2013* Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Sites, and Communities
NFPA 502-2014* Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highways Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

NFPA 780-2014* InstallationofLightningProtectionSystems FuelGas 1211.4

NFPA 1981-2013* Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
for Emergency Services
NFPA 1989-2013* Breathing Air Quality for Emergency Services Respiratory Miscellaneous F 1201.7
Protection
NFPA 5000-2012* Building Construction and Safety Code Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 2-2012* Food Equipment Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 3-2010* Commercial Warewashing Equipment Appliances 414.1

NSF 4-2009* Commercial Cooking, Rethermalization, and Powered Hot Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
Food Holding and Transport Equipment
NSF 5-2012* Water Heaters, Hot Water Supply Boilers, and Heat Recovery Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
Equipment
NSF 12-2012* Automatic Ice Making Equipment Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 14-2012* Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials Piping, Plastic 301.2.3, 604.1, 611.3

NSF 18-2012* Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equipment Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 29-2009* Detergent and Chemical Feeders for Commercial Spray-Type Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
Dishwashing Machines

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S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DTI T LE A P P L I C ATI O N
SECTIONS
NSF 40-2013* Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 41-2011* Non-Liquid Saturated Treatment Systems DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 42-2013* Drinking Water Treatment Units – Aesthetic Effects Appliances 611.1, 611.3

NSF 44-2013* Residential Cation Exchange Water Softeners Appliances 611.1, 611.3, L 410.1

NSF 46-2012* Evaluation of Components and Devices Used in Wastewater DWV Components 301.2.2, 301.3
Treatment Systems
NSF 53-2013* Drinking Water Treatment Units – Health Effects Appliances 611.1, 611.3,
K 104.2.1, L 504.2.1
NSF 55-2013* Ultraviolet Microbiological Water Treatment Systems Appliances 611.1, 611.3

NSF 58-2013* Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Systems Appliances 611.1, 611.2, 611.3,
L 410.3
NSF 61-2012* Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects Water Supply Compo- 415.1, 417.1, 604.1,
nents 604.9, 606.1, 607.2,
608.2
NSF 62-2013* DrinkingWater Distillation Systems Appliances 611.1, 611.3

NSF 169-2012* Special Purpose Food Equipment and Devices Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

NSF 350-2012* Onsite Residential and Commercial Water Reuse Treatment Miscellaneous 1504.7
Systems
NSF 359-2011* Valves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Distribu- Valves 606.1
tion Tubing Systems
PDI G-101-2012 Testing and Rating Procedure for Hydro Mechanical Grease DWV Components 1014.1
Interceptors with Appendix of Installation and Maintenance
PDI G-102-2010 Testing and Certification for Grease Interceptors with FOG Certification 1014.1
Sensing and Alarm Devices
PDI-WH 201-2010 Water Hammer Arresters Water Supply Compo- 609.10
nents
PSAI Z4.1-2005* For Sanitation – I n Places of Employment – M inimum Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Requirements
SAE J512-1997 Automotive Tube Fittings Fittings 301.2.2, 301.3
SAE J1670-2008 Type “F” Clamps for Plumbing Applications Joints 301.2.2, 301.3

TCNA A118.10-2011* Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-Set Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installation
TCNA A137.1-2012* Specifications for Ceramic Tile Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
UL 17-2008 Vent or Chimney Connector Dampers for Oil-Fired Appli- Vent Dampers 509.13.1
ances (with revisions through September 25, 2013)
UL 70-2001 Septic Tanks, Bituminous-Coated Metal DWV Components H 501.14(1)

UL 80-2007* Steel Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuels and Other Combustible FuelGas E413.6.2
Liquids (with revisions through January 16, 2014)
UL 103-2010* Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Fuel Gas, Appliances 509.5.1.1, 509.5.1.2
Heating Appliances (with revisions through July 27, 2012)

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REFERENCED
S TA N D A R DN U M B E R S TA N D A R DT I T LE A P P L I C AT I O N
SECTIONS
UL 125-2009* Flow Control Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
(with revisions through November 10, 2011)
UL 132-2007* Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas FuelGas 301.2.2,301.3
(with revisions through July 23, 2010)
UL144-2012* LP-GasRegulators FuelGas 301.2.2,301.3
UL 174-2004* Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters (with revi- Appliances Table 501.1(2)
sions through September 21, 2012)
UL 252-2010* Compressed Gas Regulators (with revisions through FuelGas 301.2.2,301.3
September 4, 2013)
UL 263-2011* Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials Miscellaneous 1404.3, 1405.3
UL 296-2003* Oil Burners (with revisions through September 17, 2013) Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

UL 343-2008 Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances (with revisions through Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
June 12, 2013)
UL 378-2006 Draft Equipment (with revisions through September 17, Fuel Gas, Appliances 509.13.1
2013)
UL 399-2008* Drinking Water Coolers (with revisions through October 18, Appliances 415.1
2013)
UL 404-2010* Gauges, Indicating Pressure, for Compressed Gas Service Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
UL 429-2013 Electrically Operated Valves Valves 301.2.2, 301.3

UL 430-2009* Waste Disposers (with revisions through October 3, 2013) Appliances 419.1

UL 441-2010* Gas Vents (with revisions through May 18, 2010) Fuel Gas 509.1
UL 443-2006* Steel Auxiliary Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuel (with revisions FuelGas 301.2.2,301.3
through March 8, 2013)
UL 499-2005* Electric Heating Appliances (with revisions through February Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
11, 2013)
UL 536-1997 Flexible Metallic Hose (with revisions through June 9, 2003) Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
UL 563-2009* Ice Makers (with revisions through November 29, 2013) Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3

UL 565-2013 Liquid-Level Gauges forAnhydrousAmmonia and LP-Gas Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3

UL 569-2013* Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connectors for LP-Gas Fuel Gas 301.2.2, 301.3

UL 641-2010* Type L Low-Temperature Venting Systems (with revisions FuelGas 509.1

through June 12, 2013)
UL 651-2011* Schedule 40, 80, Type EB and A Rigid PVC Conduit and Piping, Plastic 1208.5.4.1
Fittings (with revisions through March 30, 2012)
UL 723-2008* Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Miscellaneous 701.2(2), 903.1(2),
(with revisions through August 12, 2013) 1101.4
UL 726-1995 Oil-Fired Boiler Assemblies (with revisions through October Fuel Gas, Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
9, 2013)
UL 732-1995* Oil-Fired9,Storage
October 2013) Tank Water Heaters (with revisions through Fuel Gas, Appliances Table 501.1(2)
UL 749-2013* Household Dishwashers (with revisions through May 24, 2013) Appliances 414.1
UL 778-2010* Motor-Operated Water Pumps (with revisions through May Appliances 1101.14
25, 2012)
UL 834-2004* Heating, Water Supply, and Power Boilers–Electric (with Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
revisions through December 9, 2013)
UL 921-2006* Commercial Dishwashers (with revisions through July 6, Appliances 414.1
2012)

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SECTIONS
UL 959-2010* Medium Heat Appliance Factory-Built Chimneys Fuel Gas, Appliances 509.5.1.2
UL 1081-2008* Swimming Pool Pumps, Filters, and Chlorinators (with revi- Swimming Pools, 301.2.2, 301.3
sions through May 31, 2013) Spas, and Hot Tubs
UL 1206-2003 * Electric Commercial Clothes-Washing Equipment (with revi- Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
sions through November 30, 2012)
UL 1261-2001* Electric Water Heaters for Pools and Tubs (with revisions Appliances, Swim- 301.2.2, 301.3

through July 31, 2012) ming Pools, Spas, and

Hot Tubs
UL 1331-2005 Station Inlets and Outlets (with revisions through August 18, Medical Gas 301.2.2, 301.3
2010)
UL 1453-2004* Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Appliances Table 501.1(2)
Heaters (with revisions through July 15, 2011)
UL 1469-2006 Strength of Body and Hydraulic Pressure Loss Testing of Backflow Protection 301.2.2, 301.3
Backflow Special Check Valves (with revisions through
March 19, 2010)
UL 1479-2003* Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops (with revisions Miscellaneous 208.0, 222.0, 1404.3,
through October 19, 2012) 1405.3
UL 1795-2009 Hydromassage Bathtubs (with revisions through January 13, Fixtures 301.2.2,301.3
2012)
UL 1951-2011* Electric Plumbing Accessories Miscellaneous 301.2.2, 301.3
UL 2157-1997* Electric Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors (with Appliances 301.2.2, 301.3
revisions through February 16, 2010)
UL 2523-2009* Solid Fuel-Fired Hydronic Heating Appliances, Water Fuel Gas, Appliances Table 501.1(2)
Heaters, and Boilers (with revisions through February 8,
2013)
WQA S-300-2000 Point-of-Use Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Appliances 301.2.2,301.3
Systems
*ANSI designated as an American National Standard.
Italic/Bold referenced standards indicate where such standards are located in the narrative of the code.
Notes:
1 Although this standard is referenced in Table 1701.1, some of the pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, or fixtures included in the standard are not acceptable for use
under the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
2
See Section 605.1.4 and Section 705.3.3 for restrictions.
3
Alloy C85200 for cleanout plugs.
4 Limited to domestic sewage.
5 Type II only.
6 ASSE 1066 is not intended to limit the maximum outlet temperature at point of use.
7 See Section 314.0 for trenching, excavation, and backfilling requirements where installing building drains and sewers. Engineers shall be permitted to consult
ASTM D2321, for thermoplastic pipe, where preparing construction documents for sewer mains or specific projects.

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ABBREVIATIONS IN TABLE 1701.1

AHAM Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, 1111 19th Street, N.W., Suite 402, Washington DC 20036.
ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc., 25 W. 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
APSP Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, 2111 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314-4679.
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA 20191-4400.
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., 1791 Tullie Circle, NE,

ASME
Atlanta, GA
American 30329-2305.
Society of Mechanical Engineers, Two Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
ASPE American Society of Plumbing Engineers, 6400 Schafer Court, Suite 350, Rosemont, IL 60018.
ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering, 18927 Hickory Creek Drive, Suite 220, Mokena IL 60448.
ASTM ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
AWS American Welding Society, 8669 NW 36 Street, #130 Miami, FL 33166-6672.
AWWA American Water Works Association, 6666 W. Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235.
CGA Compressed Gas Association, 14501 George Carter Way, Suite 103, Chantilly, VA 20151.
CISPI Cast-Iron Soil Pipe Institute, 2401 Fieldcrest Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060.
CSA Canadian Standards Association, 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L4W 5N6.
e1 An editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ENERGY STAR 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
EPA
WATERSENSE U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Wastewater Management (4204M), 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5001 E. Philadelphia Street, Ontario, CA

ICC 91761.
International Code Council, 500 New Jersey Ave, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001.
ISEA International Safety Equipment Association, 1901 N. Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209-1762.
ISO International Organization for Standardization, 1 ch. de la Voie-Creuse, Casa Postale 56, CH-1211 Geneva
20, Switzerland.
MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, 127 Park Street, N.E., Vienna, V
A
22180.
NFPA National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
NSF NSF International, 789 Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140.
PDI Plumbing and Drainage Institute, 800 Turnpike Street, Suite 300, North Andover, MA 01845.
PSAI Portable Sanitation Association International, 2626 E 82nd Street, Suite 175, Bloomington, MN 55425.
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.
TCNA Tile Council of North America, Inc. 100 Clemson Research Blvd., Anderson, SC 29625.
UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
WQA Water Quality Association, 4151 Naperville Road, Lisle, IL 60532-3696.

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 APPENDICES

The appendices are intended to supplement the provisions of the installation requirements of this code. The
definitions in Chapter 2 are also applicable to the appendices.

CONTENTS

Page
Appendix A
Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System ...........................................................................285

Appendix B
Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems ......................................................................295

Appendix C
Alternate Plumbing Systems ..........................................................................................................................297

Appendix D
Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems..........................................................................................................305

Appendix E
Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks..............................................................313

Appendix F
Firefighter Breathing Air Replenishment Systems .........................................................................................323

Appendix G
Sizing of Venting Systems ............................................................................................................................327

Appendix H
Private Sewage Disposal Systems ................................................................................................................337

Appendix I
Installation Standard ......................................................................................................................................347

Appendix J
Combination of Indoor and Outdoor Combustion and Ventilation Opening Design .......................................355

Appendix K

Potable Rainwater Catchment Systems.........................................................................................................357

Appendix L
Sustainable Practices.....................................................................................................................................363

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RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

A 101.0 General. respect both to durability and to decrease in capacity with

A 101.1 Applicability. This appendix provides a general length of service in the particular water supply.
procedure for sizing a water supply system. Because of the
variable conditions encountered, it is impractical to lay down A 103.0 Demand Load.
definite detailed rules of procedure for determining the sizes A 103.1 Supply Demand.Estimate the supply demand for
of water supply pipes in an appendix, which shall necessarily
be limited in length. For a more adequate understanding of the building main, the principal branches and risers of the
the problems involved, refer to Water-Distributing Systems system by totaling the fixture units on each, Table A 103.1,
for Buildings, Report BMS 79 of the National Bureau of and then by reading the corresponding ordinate from Chart A
Standards; and Plumbing Manual, Report BMS 66, also pub- 103.1(1) or Chart A 103.1(2), whichever is applicable.
lished by the National Bureau of Standards. A 103.2 Continuous Supply Demand. Estimate con- «
tinuous supply demands in gallons per minute (gpm) (L/s)
» A 102.0 Preliminary Information. for lawn sprinklers, air conditioners, etc., and add the sum
to the total demand for fixtures. The result is the estimated
» Ainformation
102.1 Daily Service Pressure. Obtain the necessary
regarding the minimum daily service pressure supply demand of the building supply.
in the area where the building is to be located. «
» A 102.2 Water Meter. Where the building supply is to be A 104.0 Permissible Friction Loss. «
metered, obtain information regarding friction loss relative A 104.1 Residual Pressure. Decide what is the desir-
to the rate of flow for meters in the range of sizes likely to able minimum residual pressure that shall be maintained at
be used. Friction-loss data is capable of being obtained the highest fixture in the supply system. Where the highest
from most manufacturers of water meters. Friction losses group of fixtures contains flushometer valves, the residual
for disk-type meters shall be permitted to be obtained from pressure for the group shall be not less than 15 pounds-
Chart A 102.2. force per square inch (psi) (103 kPa). For flush tank sup-
» A 102.3 Local Information.Obtain available local infor-
mation regarding the use of different kinds of pipe with
plies, the available residual pressure shall be not less than 8
psi (55 kPa).

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CHART A 102.2
FRICTION LOSSES FOR DISK-TYPE WATER METERS
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» A 104.2 Elevation. Determine the elevation of the highest water supply to the upper floor of a building, one of the fol-
fixture or group of fixtures above the water (street) main. lowing shall be provided:
Multiply this difference in elevation by 0.43. The result is (1) Selecting the sizes of pipe for the different branches so
the loss in static pressure in psi (kPa). that the total friction loss in each lower branch is
» A 104.3 Available Pressure. Subtract the sum of loss in
sta tic pre ssu re and the residual pressure to be maintained
approximately equal to the total loss in the riser,
including both friction loss and loss in static pressure.
at the highest fixture from the average minimum daily (2) Throttling each such branch by means of a valve until
service pressure. The result will be the pressure available the preceding balance is obtained.
for friction loss in the supply pipes, where no water meter is
used. Where a meter is to be installed, the friction loss in (3) Increasing the si ze ofrequired
above the minimum the bui lding supply
to meet and r isers
the maximum
the meter for the estimated maximum demand should also permissible friction loss.
be subtracted from the service pressure to determine the
pressure loss available for friction loss in the supply pipes. A 106.3 Water Closets. The size of branches and mains
serving flushometer tanks shall be consistent with sizing
«
» A 104.4 Developed Length. Determine the developed
length of pipe from the water (street) main to the highest
procedures for flush tank water closets.
fixture. Where close estimates are desired, compute with the
aid of Table A 104.4, the equivalent length of pipe for fit- A 107.0 General. «
tings in the line from the water (street) main to the highest
fixture and add the sum to the developed length. The pres-
A 107.1 Velocities. Velocities shall not exceed 10 feet
per second (ft/s) (3 m/s), except as otherwise approved by
«
sure available for friction loss in psi (kPa), divided by the the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
developed lengths of pipe from the water (street) main to the
highest fixture, times 100, will be the average permissible
A 107.2 Pressure-Reducing Valves. Where a pres-
sure-reducing valve is used in the building supply, the
«
friction loss per 100 feet (30 480 mm) length of pipe. developed length of supply piping and the permissible fric-
tion loss shall be computed from the building side of the
» A 105.0 Size of Building Supply. valve.
» Aper105.1 Diameter. Knowing the permissible friction loss
100 feet (30 480 mm) of pipe and the total demand, the
A 107.3 Fittings. The allowances in Table A 104.4 for fit-
tings are based on non-recessed threaded fittings. For
«
diameter of the building supply pipe shall be permitted to recessed threaded fittings and streamlined soldered fittings,
be obtained from Chart A 105.1(1), Chart A 105.1(2), Chart one-half of the allowances given in the table will be ample.
A 105.1(3), or Chart A 105.1(4), whichever is applicable.
The diameter of pipe on or next above the coordinate point
corresponding to the estimated total demand and the per-
missible friction loss will be the size needed up to the first
branch from the building supply pipe.
» A 105.2 Copper and Copper Alloy Piping. Where
copper tubing or copper alloy pipe is to be used for the
supply piping and where the character of the water is such
that slight changes in the hydraulic characteristics are
expected, Chart A 105.1(1) shall be permitted to be used.
» A 105.3 Hard Water. Chart A 105.1(2) shall be used for
ferrous pipe with the most favorable water supply in
regards to corrosion and caking. Where the water is hard or
corrosive, Chart A 105.1(3) or Chart A 105.1(4) will be
applicable. For extremely hard water, it will be advisable to
make additional allowances for the reduction of capacity of
hot-water lines in service.

» A 106.0 Size of Principal Branches and Risers.

» Ashall106.1 Size. The required size of branches and risers
be permitted to be obtained in the same manner as the
building supply, by obtaining the demand load on each
branch or riser and using the permissible friction loss com-
puted in Section A 104.0.
» A 106.2 Branches. Where fixture branches to the build-
ing supply are sized for the same permissible friction loss
per 100 feet (30 480 mm) of pipe as the branches and risers
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TABLE A 103.1
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WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS (WSFU) AND MINIMUM FI XTURE BRANCH PIPE SIZES
MINIMUM FIXTURE
2 BRANCH PIPE
APPLIANCES, APPURTENANCES, OR FIXTURES P RIV ATE PUB LIC ASSEMBLY6
SIZE1,4
(inches)

Bathtub or Combination Bath/Shower (fill) 1

⁄2 4.0 4.0 –
3
⁄4 inch Bathtub Fill Valve 3
⁄4 10.0 10.0 –
1
Bidet ⁄2 1.0 – –
Clothes Washer 1
⁄2 4.0 4.0 –
Dental Unit, cuspidor 1
⁄2 – 1.0 –
Dishwasher, domestic 1
⁄2 1.5 1.5 –
Drinking Fountain or Water Cooler 1
⁄2 0.5 0.5 0.75
Hose Bibb 1
⁄2 2.5 2.5 –
Hose Bibb, each additional7 1
⁄2 1.0 1.0 –
Lavatory 1
⁄2 1.0 1.0 1.0
Lawn Sprinkler, each head5 – 1.0 1.0 –
Mobile
Home,each
(minimum) – 12.0 – –
Sinks – – – –
Bar 1
⁄2 1.0 2.0 –
Clinical Faucet 1
⁄2 – 3.0 –
ClinicalFlushometerValvewithorwithoutfaucet 1 – 8.0 –
Kitchen, domestic 1
⁄2 1.5 1.5 –
Laundry 1
⁄2 1.5 1.5 –
Service or Mop Basin 1
⁄2 1.5 3.0 –
Washup, each set of faucets 1
⁄2 – 2.0 –
Shower per head 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 –
Urinal, 1.0 GPF Flushometer Valve 3
⁄4 3.0 4.0 5.0
Urinal, greater than 1.0 GPF Flushometer Valve 3
⁄4 4.0 5.0 6.0
Urinal, flush tank 1
⁄2 2.0 2.0 3.0
Wash Fountain, circular spray 3
⁄4 – 4.0 –
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank 1
⁄2 2.5 2.5 3.5
Water Closet, 1.6 GPF Flushometer Tank 1
⁄2 2.5 2.5 3.5
WaterCloset,1.6GPFFlushometerValve 1 5.0 5.0 8.0
Water Closet, greater than 1.6 GPF Gravity Tank 1
⁄2 3.0 5.5 7.0
WaterCloset,greaterthan1.6GPFFlushometerValve 1 7.0 8.0 10.0
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
Notes:
1
Size of the cold branch pipe, or both the hot and cold branch pipes.
2 Appliances, appurtenances, or fixtures not included in this table shall be permitted to be sized by reference to fixtures having a similar flow rate and fre-
quency of use.
3
The listed fixture unit values represent their total load on the cold water building supply. The separate cold water and hot water fixture unit value for fix-
tures having both cold and hot water connections shall be permitted to each be taken as three-quarters of the listed total value of the fixture.
4
The listed minimum supply branch pipe sizes for individual fixtures are the nominal (I.D.) pipe size.
5
For fixtures or supply connections likely to impose continuous flow demands, determine the required flow in gallons per minute (gpm) (L/s) and add it
separately to the demand in gpm (L/s) for the distribution system or portions thereof.
6
Assembly [Public Use (see Table 422.1)].
7
Reduced fixture unit loading for additional hose bibbs is to be used where sizing total building demand and for pipe sizing where more than one hose
bibb is supplied by a segment of water distribution pipe. The fixture branch to each hose bibb shall be sized on the basis of 2.5 fixture units.

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» CHART A 103.1(1)
ESTIMATE CURVES FOR DEMAND LOAD
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No. 2 for system predominantly for flush tanks

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» CHART A 103.1(2)
ENLARGED SCALE DEMAND LOAD

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TABLE A 104.4
ALLOWANCE IN EQUIVALENT LENGTH OF PIPE FOR FRICTION LOSS IN VALVES AND THREADED FITTINGS*
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EQUIVALENT LENGTH OF PIPE FOR VARIOUS FITTINGS
COUPLING OR
DIAMETER 90° STANDARD 45° STANDARD 90° STANDARD
STRAIGHT RUN GATE VALVE GLOBE VALVE ANGLE VALVE
OF FITTING ELBOW ELBOW TEE
OF TEE (feet) (feet) (feet)
(inches) (feet) (feet) (feet)
(feet)
3
⁄8 1.0 0.6 1.5 0.3 0.2 8 4
1
⁄2 2.0 1.2 3.0 0.6 0.4 15 8
3
⁄4 2.5 1.5 4.0 0.8 0.5 20 12
1 3.0 1.8 5.0 0.9 0.6 25 15
1 1 ⁄4 4.0 2.4 6.0 1.2 0.8 35 18
1 1 ⁄2 5.0 3.0 7.0 1.5 1.0 45 22
2 7.0 4.0 10.0 2.0 1.3 55 28
2 1 ⁄2 8.0 5.0 12.0 2.5 1.6 65 34
3 10.0 6.0 15.0 3.0 2.0 80 40
4 14.0 8.0 21.0 4.0 2.7 125 55
5 17.0 10.0 25.0 5.0 3.3 140 70
6 20.0 12.0 30.0 6.0 4.0 165 80
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 degree = 0.017 rad
* Allowances are based on nonrecessed threaded fittings. Use one-half the allowances for recessed threaded fittings or streamlined solder fittings.

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For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 foot = 304.8 mm,
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» CHART A 105.1(3)

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» A 108.0 Sizing.
» Astories
108.1 Example. Assume an office building of four
and basement; pressure on the building side of the
pressure-reducing valve of 55 psi (379 kPa) (after an
allowance for reduced pressure falloff at peak demand); an
elevation of highest fixture above the pressure-reducing
valve of 45 feet (13 716 mm); a developed length of pipe
from the pressure-reducing valve to the most distant fixture
of 200 feet (60 960 mm); and fixtures to be installed with
flush valves for water closets and stall urinals as follows:
Where the pipe material and water supply are such that
Chart A 105.1(2) applies, the required diameter of the
building supply is 31⁄2 inches (90 mm) and the required
diameter of the branch to the hot-water heater is 11⁄2 inches
(40 mm).
The sizes of the various branches and risers shall be
permitted to be determined in the same manner as the size
of the building supply or the branch to the hot-water
system, by estimating the demand for the riser or branch
from Chart A 103.1(1) or Chart A 103.1(2) and applying
the total demand estimate from the branch, riser, or section
thereof to the appropriate flowchart.

» A 108.1 EXAMPLE
FIXTURE UNITS AND ESTIMATED DEMANDS
B U I L D I N GS U P P LYD E M A N D B R A N C HTOH O TW A TE RS Y S T E M

KIND OF FIXTURES NUMBER

OF FIXTURE UNIT TOTAL BUILDING
SUPPLY DEMAND NUMBER
OF FIXTURE
DEMANDUNIT DEMAND
DEMAND UNITS (gallons per minute)
FIXTURES (gallons per minute) FIXTURES CALCULATION

Water
Closets 130 8.0 1040 – – – –
Urinals 30 4.0 120 – – – –
Showerheads 12 2.0 24 – 12 x212
x 18
⁄4 =
3
–
Lavatories 100 1.0 100 – 100 100
x1x 3
75
⁄4 = –
Service
Sinks 27 3.0 81 – 27 x327
x 61
⁄4 =
3
–
Total – – 1365 252 – 154 55
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 pound-force per square foot = 6.8947 kPa

Allowing for 15 psi (103 kPa) at the highest fixture under the maximum demand of 252 gallons per minute (15.88 L/s), the pressure available
for friction loss is found by the following:

55 – [15 + (45 x 0.43)] = 20.65 psi (142.38 kPa)

The allowable friction loss per 100 feet (30 480 mm) of pipe is therefore:

100 x 20.65 ÷ 200 = 10.32 psi (71.15 kPa)

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EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS
(See Section 910.0 for specific limitations)

B 101.0 General. B 101.5 Trap Sizes. Trap sizes are required to be «

B 101.1 Applicability. This appendix provides general equivalent to the branches they serve (two pipe sizes larger
guidelines for the design and installation of a combination than normal), and tailpieces between fixtures or floor drains
waste and vent system. and such traps shall be reduced to normal size.
» B 101.2 General Requirements. Combination waste
and vent systems, as outlined in Section 910.0 of this code,
B 101.6 Layout Drawings. Duplicate layout drawings of «
each such proposed piping system shall be presented to the
cover the horizontal wet venting of a series of traps by Authority Having Jurisdiction and approval obtained before
means of a common waste and vent pipe. Pipe sizes not less an installation is made. Complicated layouts shall be
than two pipe sizes larger than those required for a checked by qualified personnel.
conventional system are designed to maintain a wetted
perimeter or flow line low enough in the waste pipe to
B 101.6.1 Example of Sizing. A floor drain «
allow adequate air movement in the upper portion, thus normally requires a 2 inch (50 mm) trap and waste. On
balancing the system. Sinks, lavatories, and other fixtures a combination waste and vent system, both trap and
that rough in above the floor, shall not be permitted on a waste shall be increased two pipe sizes (through 2 1⁄2
combination waste and vent system, which, at best, is inches and 3 inches) (65 mm and 80 mm), which
merely an expedient designed to be used in locations where would make the trap 3 inches (80 mm). Pipe sizes
it would be structurally impractical to provide venting in recognized for this purpose are 2 inches, 2 1⁄2 inches, 3
the conventional manner. inches, 3 1⁄2 inches, 4 inches, 4 1⁄2 inches, 5 inches, 6
inches, etc. (50 mm, 65 mm, 80 mm, 90 mm, 100 mm,
Combination waste and vent systems are intended
primarily for extensive floor or shower drain installations 115 mm, 125 mm, 150 mm, etc.). The tailpiece
where separate venting is not practical, for floor sinks in between the floor drain and its trap shall be 2 inches
markets, demonstration or work tables in school buildings, (50 mm) (or normal size) to ensure that the amount of
or for similar applications where the fixtures are not wastewater
branch. A 3entering the mm)
inch (80 trap partially fills would
floor drain the waste
thus
adjacent to walls or partitions. Due to its oversize
characteristics, such a waste system is not self-scouring require a 4 inch (100 mm) trap, and a 4 inch (100 mm)
and, consequently, care shall be exercised as to the type of floor drain would require a 5 inch (125 mm) trap for
fixtures connected thereto and to the location of cleanouts. the reasons previously stated.
In view of its grease-producing potential, restaurant kitchen
equipment shall not be connected to a combination waste WHERE IN DOUBT, CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL
and vent system. Authority Having Jurisdiction.
» B 101.3 Caution. Caution shall be exercised to exclude
appurtenances delivering large quantities or surges of water
(such as pumps, sand interceptors, etc.) from combination
waste and vent systems in order that adequate venting will
be maintained. Small fixtures with a waste-producing
potential of less than 71⁄2 gallons per minute (gpm) (0.47
L/s) shall be permitted to be safely assigned a loading value
of one unit. Long runs shall be laid at the minimum
permissible slope in order to keep tailpieces as short as
possible. Tailpieces shall not exceed 2 feet (610 mm) in
length, which shall necessitate slopes up to 45 degrees
(0.79 rad) (see definition of horizontal pipe) on some
branches.
» B 101.4 Pneumatics. It is essential that the pneumatics
of such a system be properly engineered, as the air pressure
within the line shall at all times balance that of outside
atmosphere in order to prevent either trap seal loss or air
locking between traps. Long mains shall be provided with
additional relief vents located at intervals not exceeding
100 feet (30 480 mm). Each such relief vent shall equal not
less than one-half of the inside cross-sectional area of the
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APPENDIX C
ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS

C 101.0 General. C 302.0 Water Heat Exchangers.

C 101.1 Applicability. The intent of this appendix is to C 302.1 Protection from Contamination. Heat
provide clarification of procedures for the design and approval exchangers used for heat transfer, heat recovery, or solar
of engineered plumbing systems, alternate materials, and heating shall protect the potable water system from being
equipment not specifically covered in other parts ofthe code. contaminated by the heat-transfer medium.
C 101.2 Provisions. The provisions of this appendix
apply to the design, installation, and inspection of an engi-
C 302.2 Single-Wall Heat Exchangers.Single-wall heat
exchangers shall comply with the following requirements:
«
neered plumbing system, alternate material, and equipment.
(1) The heat- transfer medium is either potable w ater or
C 101.3 Authority Having Jurisdiction.The Authority contains essentially nontoxic transfer fluids having a
Having Jurisdiction has the right to require descriptive toxicity rating or class of 1 (see Section 207.0).
details of an engineered plumbing system, alternate material,
or equipment including pertinent technical data to be filed. (2) The pressure of the heat-transfer medium is maintained
C 101.4 Standards and Specifications. Components,
at less than the normal minimum operating pressure of
materials, and equipment shall comply with standards and the potable water system.
specifications listed in Table 1701.1 of this code and other Exception: Steam in accordance with Section C
national consensus standards applicable to plumbing 302.2(1) above.
systems and materials. (3) The equipment is permanently labeled to indicate that
C 101.5 Alternate Materials and Equipment. Where only additives recognized as safe by the FDA shall be
such standards and specifications are not avai lable, alter- used in the heat-transfer medium.
nate materials and equipment shall be approved in accor-
dance with the provisions of Section 301.3 of this code.
C 302.3 Alternate Designs. Other heat exchanger «
designs shall be permitted where approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
» C 201.0 Definitions.
C 201.1 General. For the purposes of this code, these def- C 303.0 Fixture Unit Values for Private or Private «
initions shall apply to this appendix: Use Bathroom Groups.
Branch Interval. A length of soil or waste stack corre- C 303.1 Fixtures. Table C 303.1(1) and Table C 303.1(2) «
sponding in general to a story height, but in no case less than reflect the fixture unit loads for the fixtures in bathrooms as
8 feet (2438 mm), within which the horizontal branches from groups, rather than as individual fixtures. Such fixtures
one floor or story of the building are connected to the stack. include water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers.
Engineered Plumbing System. A system designed for The tables reflect diversity in the use of fixtures within a
a specific building project with drawings and specifications bathroom and between multiple bathrooms.
indicating plumbing materials to be installed, all as pre-
pared by a registered design professional.
C 303.2 Water Supply Fixture Unit Values. The listed «
water supply fixture unit values in Table C 303.1(1) reflect
the load of entire bathroom groups on the cold water build-
» C 301.0 Engineered Plumbing Systems. ing supply. Individual hot and cold water branch piping to
» C 301.1 Inspection and Installation. In other than one- the fixtures shall be permitted to be sized in accordance
with Chapter 6 and Appendix A.
and two-family dwellings, the designer of the system is to
provide periodic inspection of the installation on a schedule
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Prior to the
C 303.3 Drainage Fixture Unit Values. The listed «
drainage fixture unit values in Table C 303.1(2) reflect the
final approval, the designer shall verify to the Authority
Having Jurisdiction that the installation is in accordance load of entire
system. Wherebathroom groupsbathrooms
fixtures within on the sanitary
connectdrainage
to differ-
with the approved plans, specifications, and data and such ent branches of the drainage system, the fixture unit values
amendments thereto. The designer shall certify to the for the individual fixtures shall be used, as listed in Table
Authority Having Jurisdiction that the installation is in 702.1 of this code.
accordance with the applicable engineered design criteria.
» C 301.2 Owner Information. The designer of the system
C 304.0 Drai nage Syste m Sizing. «
shall provide the building owner with information concern-
ing the system, considerations applicable for subsequent
modifications to the system, and maintenance requirements
C 304.1 Drainage Fixture Units. Drainage fixture unit
values shall be sized in accordance with Section 702.0 and
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» TABLE C 303.1(1)
1, 2
WATER SUPPLY FIXTURE UNITS (WSFU) FOR BATHROOM GROUPS
SERVING 3 OR MORE
PRIVATE USE
PRIVATE USE
BATHROOM GROUP
BATHROOM GROUPS

COLD HOT3 CO LD HO T

Bathroom Groups Having up to 1.6 GPF Gravity-Tank Water Closets

Half-Bath
Powder
or Room 3.5 0.8 2.5 0.5
Bathroom
1 Group 5.0 2.5 3.5 1.8
11⁄2 Bathrooms 6.0 2.5 – –
Bathrooms
2 7.0 3.5 – –
21⁄2 Bathrooms 8.0 3.6 – –
Bathrooms
3 9.0 4.5 – –
Each Additional 1⁄2 Bath 0.5 0.1 – –
EachAdditional
Bathroom Group 1.0 0.5 – –
Bathroom Groups Having up to 1.6 GPF Pressure-Tank Water Closets
Half-Bath
Powder
or Room 3.5 0.8 2.5 0.5
Bathroom
1 Group 5.0 2.5 3.5 1.8
11⁄2 Bathrooms 6.0 2.5 – –
Bathrooms
2 7.0 3.5 – –
21⁄2 Bathrooms 8.0 3.6 – –
Bathrooms
3 9.0 4.5 – –
Each Additional 1⁄2 Bath 0.5 0.1 – –
EachAdditional
Bathroom Group 1.0 0.5 – –
BathroomGroup(1.6GPFFlushometerValue) 6.0 2.5 4.0 1.7
KitchenGroup(SinkandDishwasher) 2.0 2.0 1.5 1.5
LaundryGroup(SinkandClothesWasher) 5.0 5.0 3.0 3.0
Notes:
1
A bathroom group, for the purposes of this table, consists of one water closet, up to two lavatories, and either one bathtub or one shower.
2
A half-bath or powder room, for the purposes of this table, consists of one water closet and one lavatory.
3
Multi-unit dwellings with individual water heaters use the same WSFU as for individual dwellings.

» CThe304.2 Size of Building Drain and Building Sewer.

maximum number of drainage fixture units allowed on
offset is located more than four branch intervals below the
top of the stack.
the building drain or building sewer of a given size shall be
in accordance with Table C 304.2. The size of a building
drain or building sewer serving a water closet shall be not
C 401.0 Vent System Sizing. «
less than 3 inches (80 mm). C 401.1 Size of Vents. The size of vent piping shall be «
determined from the developed length and the total number
» CStack.
304.3 Si ze of Horiz ontal Bra nch or Vert ical
The maximum number of drainage fixture units of drainage fixture units connected in accordance with
allowed on a horizontal branch or vertical soil or waste Table C 401.1. Vents shall be not less than one-half the
stack of a given size shall be in accordance with Table C required size of the drainage pipe size served as determined
304.3. Stacks shall be sized based on the total accumulated by Table C 304.3 for horizontal fixture branches and stacks
connected load at each story or branch interval. nor less than 11⁄4 inches (32 mm) in diameter. The drainage
system shall be vented by not less than one vent pipe which
» C 304.3.1 Horizo ntal S tack Of fsets. Horizontal
stack offsets shall be sized in accordance with Table C shall be not less than one-half the size of the required build-
ing drain and which shall extend from the building drain or
304.2 as required for building drains. extension of building drain to the outdoors. Vents shall be
» C 304.3 .2 Vert ical St ack Offs ets. Vertical stack
offsets shall be sized in accordance with Table C 304.3
installed in accordance with Chapter 9.
as required for stacks.
C 401.2 Vent Stack. A vent stack shall be required for a «
drainage stack that extends five or more branch intervals
» CBranch
304.4 Hor izontal Stack Off set and Hor izontal
Connections. Horizontal branch connections
above the building drain or horizontal branch. The devel-
oped length of the vent stack shall be measured from the
shall not connect to a horizontal stack offset or within 2 feet lowest connection of a branch vent to the termination out-
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TABLE C 303.1(2)
1, 2
DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNIT VALUES (DFU) FOR BATHROOM GROUPS
«
SERVING 3 OR MORE
PRIVATE USE BATHROOM
PRIVATE USE BATHROOM
GROUP
GROUP

Bathroom Groups having 1.6 GPF Gravity-Tank Water Closets

Half-Bath
Powder
or Room 3.0 2.0
Bathroom
1 Group 5.0 3.0
11⁄2 Bathrooms 6.0 –
Bathrooms
2 7.0 –
21⁄2 Bathrooms 8.0 –
Bathrooms
3 9.0 –
Each Additional 1⁄2 Bath 0.5 –
EachAdditional
BathroomGroup 1.0 –
Bathroom Groups having 1.6 GPF Pressure-Tank Water Closets
Half-Bath
Powder
or Room 3.5 2.5
Bathroom
1 Group 5.5 3.5
11⁄2 Bathrooms 6.5 –
Bathrooms
2 7.5 –
21⁄2 Bathrooms 8.5 –
Bathrooms
3 9.5 –
Each Additional 1⁄2 Bath 0.5 –
EachAdditional
BathroomGroup 1.0 –
Bathroom Groups having 3.5 GPF Gravity-Tank Water Closets
Half-Bath
Powder
or Room 3.0 2.0
Bathroom
1 Group 6.0 4.0
11⁄2 Bathrooms 8.0 –
Bathrooms
2 10.0 –
21⁄2 Bathrooms 11.0 –
Bathrooms
3 12.0 –
Each Additional 1⁄2 Bath 0.5 –
Each
Additional
Bathroom 1.0 –
BathroomGroup(1.6GPFFlushometerValve) 3.0 –
BathroomGroup(3.5GPFFlushometerValve) 4.0 –
Notes:
1
A bathroom group, for the purposes of this table, consists of not more than one water closet, up to two lavatories, and either one bathtub or one shower.
2
A half-bath or powder room, for the purposes of this table, consists of one water closet and one lavatory.

» C 401.3 Branch Vents. Where branch vents exceed 40 stack and within a distance of 10 times the diameter of
the drainage stack.
feet (12 192 mm) in developed length, such vent shall be
increased by one pipe size for the entire developed length of
the vent pipe.
C 401.4.2 Venting Lower Section. The vent for the
lower section of the stack shall be vented by a yoke vent
«
» C 401.4 Venting Horizontal Offsets. Drainage stacks connecting between the offset and the next lower hori-
zontal branch by means of a wye-branch fitting. The
with horizontal
branch intervals offsets shallabove
are located be vented whereThe
the offset. fiveupper
or more
and size of the yoke vent and connection shall be not less in
lower section of the horizontal offset shall be vented in diameter than the required size for the vent serving the
accordance with Section C 401.4.1 and Section C 401.4.2. drainage stack. The yoke vent connection shall be per-
mitted to be a vertical extension of the drainage stack.
» C 401.4.1 Ventin g Upper Section . The vent for the
upper section of the stack shall be vented as a separate
stack with a vent stack connection installed at the base C 501.0 Vacuum Drainage Systems.
of the drainage stack. Such vent stack shall connect C 501.1 General . This section regulates the design and
below the lowest horizontal branch or building drain. installation provisions for vacuum waste drainage systems.
Where vent stack connects to the building drain, the Plans for vacuum waste drainage systems shall be submitted
connection shall be located downstream of the drainage to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval and shall

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» TABLE C 304.2
1
BUILDING DRAINS AND BUILDING SEWERS
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS FOR SANITARY BUILDING DRAINS AND RUNOUTS FROM STACKS
DIAMETER
OF PIPE SLOPE (inches per foot)
(inches)
⁄
1 16 18⁄ ⁄
14 ⁄
12

2 – – 21 26
2 1 ⁄2 – – 24 31
3 – 20 422 502
4 – 180 216 250
5 – 390 480 575
6 – 700 840 1000
8 1400 1600 1920 2300
10 2500 2900 3500 4200
12 2900 4600 5600 6700
15 7000 8300 000
10 000
12
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3 mm/m
Notes:
1
On-site sewers that serve more than one building shall be permitted to be sized according to the current standards and specifications of the administrative
authority for public sewers.
2
A maximum of two water closets or two bathroom groups, except in single-family dwellings, where a maximum of three water closets or three bathroom
groups shall be permitted to be installed.

» TABLE C 304.3
HORIZONTAL FIXTURE BRANCHES AND STACKS
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS
DIAMETER
ONE STACK OF THREE STACKS WITH MORE THAN THREE BRANCH INTERVALS
OF PIPE HORIZONTAL FIXTURE
OR FEWER BRANCH TOTAL AT ONE BRANCH
(inches) BRANCH1 TOTAL FOR STACK
INTERVALS INTERVAL
1 ⁄2
1
3 4 8 2
2 6 10 24 6
21⁄2 12 20 42 9
3 202 482 722 202
4 160 240 500 90
5 360 540 1100 200
6 620 960 1900 350
8 1400 2200 3600 600
10 2500 3800 5600 1000
12 3900 6000 8400 1500
15 7000 6000 8400 1500
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
Notes:
1
Does not include branches of the building drain.
2
A maximum of two water closets or bathroom groups within each branch interval or more than six water closets or bathroom groups on the stack.

be considered an engineered designed system. Such plans systems and materials. Where such standards and specifica-
shall be prepared by a registered design professional to tions are not available, alternate materials and equipment
perform plumbing design work. Details are necessary to shall be approved in accordance with Section 301.3.
ensure compliance with the requirements of this section,
together with a full description of the complete installation
C 50 1. 2 Sy st em De si gn . Vacuum waste drainage
systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with
«
including quality, grade of materials, equipment, construc- the manufacturer’s installation instructions. A vacuum
tion, and methods of assembly and installation. Components, waste drainage system shal l include a vacuum gene rating
materials, and equipment shall comply with standards and system, waste collection center, piping network, vacuum
specifications listed in Table 1701.1 of this code or valve, and control components used to isolate the vacuum
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other piping network from atmospheric pressure and to collect
national consensus standards applicable to plumbing waste at its point of srcin. Where a vacuum system pro-

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TABLE C 401.1
SIZE AND LENGTH OF VENTS
«
SIZE OF SOIL DIAMETER OF VENT REQUIRED (inches)
FIXTURE
OR WASTE
UNITS 11⁄4 11 ⁄2 2 21⁄2 3 4 5 6 8
STACK
CONNECTED
(inches) MAXIMUM LENGTH OF VENT (feet)

1 1 ⁄2 8 50 150 –– –– –– –– –– –– ––
2 12 30 75 200 –– –– –– –– –– ––
2 20 26 50 150 –– –– –– –– –– ––
2 1 ⁄2 42 –– 30 100 300 –– –– –– –– ––
3 10 –– 30 100 100 600 –– –– –– ––
3 30 –– –– 60 200 500 –– –– –– ––
3 60 –– –– 50 80 400 –– –– –– ––
4 100 –– –– 35 100 260 1000 –– –– ––
4 200 –– –– 30 90 250 900 –– –– ––
4 500 –– –– 20 70 180 700 –– –– ––
5 200 –– –– –– 35 80 350 1000 –– ––
5 500 –– –– –– 30 70 300 900 –– ––
5 1100 –– –– –– 20 50 200 700 –– ––
6 350 –– –– –– 25 50 200 400 1300 ––
6 620 –– –– –– 15 30 125 300 1100 ––
6 960 –– –– –– –– 24 100 250 1000 ––
6 1900 –– –– –– –– 20 70 200 700 ––
8 600 –– –– –– –– –– 50 150 500 1300
8 1400 –– –– –– –– –– 40 100 400 1200
8 2200 –– –– –– –– –– 30 80 350 1100

8
10 3600
1000 ––
–– ––
–– ––
–– ––
–– ––
–– 25
–– 60
75 250
125 800
1000
10 2500 –– –– –– –– –– –– 50 100 500
10 3800 –– –– –– –– –– –– 30 80 350
10 5600 –– –– –– –– –– –– 25 60 250
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm

vides the only means of sanitation, duplicate vacuum gener- Waste collection center or storage tanks shall be acces-
ating equip ment set to opera te automat ically shal l be sible for adjustment, repair, or replacement.
installed to allow the system to continue in operation during
periods of maintenance.
C 501 .2. 3 Pip ing Net wor k. The piping network «
shal l be und er a c onti nuous vacu um an d shal l be
» C 501 .2. 1 Vac uum Ge ner ati ng Sys tem . The designed to withstand 150 percent of the vacuum (neg-
vacuum generating station shall include vacuum pumps ative pressure) created by the vacuum source within the
to create a constant vacuum pressure within the piping system without leakage or collapse. Sizing the piping
network and storage tanks. Operation of pumps, collec- network shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
tion tanks, and alarms shall be automated by controls. instructions. The water closet outlet fitting shall
The vacuum pumps shall be activated on demand and connect with a piping network having not less than a
accessible for repair or replacement. The vent from the 11⁄2 inch (40 mm) nominal inside diameter.
vacuum
exhaust, pump shallbebeofprovided for vacuum pump the
air C 501 .2 .4 Vac uum In te rf ace Val ve. A closed
and shall a size capable of handling vacuum interface valve shall be installed to separate «
total air volume of the vacuum pump. the piping network vacuum from atmospheric pressure.
» C 501.2.2 Waste Col lection Cent er or St orage A control device shall open the vacuum interface valve
Tanks. Vacuum collection center or storage tanks where a signal is generated to remove waste from the
shall be of such capacity as to provide storage of waste plumbing fixture.
to prevent fouling of the system. Such collection or
storage tank shall be capable of withstandi ng 150
C 501 .2. 5 Cont rol Com pone nts . Where a pneu-
matic signal is generated at the controller, a vacuum
«
percent of the rated vacuum (negative pressure) created from the system to open the extraction valve shall be
by the vacuum source without leakage or collapse. designed to operate where vacuum pressure exists to

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remove the accumulated waste. Each tank shall incor- determine compliance. Such instructions shall be submitted
porate a level indicator switch that automatically con- and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
trols the discharge pump and warns of malfunction or
blockage as follows:
(1) Start discharge.
C 601.0 Single-Stack Vent System. «
(2) Stop discharge.
C 601.1 Where Permitted. Single-stack venting shall be
designed by a registered design professional as an engi-
«
(3) Activate an audible alarm where the level of efflu- neered design. A drainage stack shall be permitted to serve
ent is usually high. as a single-stack vent system where sized and installed in
(4) Warning of system shutdown where tank is full. accordance
The drainagewith Section
stack C 601.2
and branch through
piping in a Section C 601.9.
single-stack vent
» Cdrainage
50 1. 3 Fi xt ur es . Fixtures utilized in a vacuum waste
sys tem shall be in accordan ce with refe renced
system shall provide for the flow of liquids, solids, and air
without the loss of fixture trap seals.
standards listed in Table 1701.1. Components shall be of
corrosion resistant materials. The water closet outlet shall C 601.2 Stack Size. Drainage stacks shall be sized in
accordance with Table C 601.2. Not more than two water
«
be able to pass a 1 inch (25.4 mm) diameter ball and shall
have a smooth, impervious surface. The waste outlet and closets shall be permitted to discharge to a 3 inch (80 mm)
passages shall be free of obstructions, recesses, or chambers stack. Stacks shall be uniformly sized based on the total
that are capable of permitting fouling. The mechanical connected drainage fixture unit load, with no reductions in
valve and its seat shall be of such materials and design to size.
provide a leak-free connection where at atmospheric pres-
sure or under vacuum. The flushing mechanism shall be so
C 601.2.1 Stack Vent. The drainage stack vent shall
have a stack vent of the same size terminating to the
«
designed as to ensure proper cleansing of the interior sur- outdoors.
faces during the flushing cycle at a minimum operating
flow rate. Mec hanical sea l mechanism s shall withdr aw
C 601.3 Branch Size. Horizontal branches connecting to
a single-stack vent system shall be sized in accordance with
«
completely from the path of the waste discharge during Table 703.2.
flushing operation. Each mechanical seal vacuum water Exceptions:
closet shall be equipped with a listed vacuum breaker. The
vacuum breaker shall be mounted with the critical level or (1) Not more than one water closet within 18 inches (457
marking not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) above the flood- mm) of the stack horizontally shall be permitted on a 3
level rim of the fixture. Vacuum breakers shall be installed inch (80 mm) horizontal branch.
on the discharge side of the last control valve in the potable (2) A water closet within 18 inches (457 mm) of a stack
water supply line and shall be located so as to be protected horizontally and one other fixture with up to 1 1⁄2 inch
from physical damage and contamination. (40 mm) fixture drain size shall be permitted on a 3
» C 501.4 Drainage Fix ture Unit s. Drainage fixture units
shall be determined by the manufacturer’s instructions. The
inch (80 mm) horizontal branch where connected to the
stack through a sanitary tee.
pump discharge load from the collector tanks shall be in
accordance with this appendix.
C 601.4 Length of Horizontal Branches. Water
closets shall be not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) horizontal-
«
» C 501. 5 Wat er Supp ly Fix ture Unit s. Water supply
fixture unit s shall be determined by the manu facturer’s
ly from the stack.
Exception: Water closets shall be permitted to be up to 8
instructions. feet (2438 mm) horizontally from the stack where connect-
» C 501.6 Materials. Materials used for water distribution ed to the stack through a sanitary tee.
pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with Table 604.1.
Materials used for aboveground drainage shall be in accor-
C 601.4.1 Other Fixtures. Fixtures other than water
closets shall be not less than 12 feet (3658 mm) hori-
«
dance with Table 701.2 and shall have a smooth bore, and zontally from the stack.
be constructed of non-porous material. C 601.4.2 Length of Vertical Piping. The length «
» C 50 1. 7 Tr ap s and Cl ea no ut s. Traps and cleanouts
shall be installed in accordance with Chapter 7 and Chapter
of a vertical piping from a fixture trap to a horizontal
branch shal l no t be considered in computing the
10. fixture’s horizontal distance from the stack.
» C 501.8 Testing. The entire vacuum waste system shall
be subjected to a vacuum test of 29 inches of mercury (98
C 601.5 Maximum Vertical Drops from Fixtures.
Vertical drops from fixture traps to horizontal branch piping «
kPa) or not less than the working pressure of the system for shall be one size larger than the trap size, but not less than 2
30 minutes. The system shall be gastight and watertight at inch (50 mm) in diameter. Vertical drops shall be 4 feet
all points. Verification of test results shall be submitted to (1219 mm) maximum length. Fixture drains that are not
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. increased in size, or have a vertical drop exceeding 4 feet
» C 501.9 Manufacturerʼs Instructions. Manufacturer’s (1219 mm) shall be individually vented.
instructions shall be provided for the purpose of providing
information regarding safe and proper operating instructions
C 601.6 Additional Venting Required. Additional
venting shall be provided where more than one water closet
«
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fixture trap to the stack exceeds the limits in Section C

601.4. Where additional venting is required, the fixture(s)
shall be vented by individual vents, common vents, wet
vents, circuit vents, or a combination waste and vent pipe.
The dry vent extensions for the additional venting shall
connect to a branch vent, vent stack, stack vent, or be
extended outdoors and terminate to the open air.
» C 601.7 Stack Offsets. Where there are no fixture drain
connections below a horizontal offset in a stack, the offset
does not need to be vented. Where there are fixture drain
connections below a horizontal offset in a stack, the offset
shall be vented. There shall be no fixture connections to a
stack within 2 feet (610 mm) above and below a horizontal
offset.
» C 601.8 Separate Stack Required. Where stacks are
more than two stories high, a separate stack shall be provid-
ed for the fixtures on the lower two stories. The stack for
the lower two stories shall be permitted to be connected to
the branch of the building drain that serves the stack for the
upper stories at a point that is not less than 10 pipe diame-
ters downstream from the base of the upper stack.
» C 601.9 Sizing Building Drains and Sewers. In a
single-stack vent system, the building drain and branches
thereof shall be sized in accordance with Table 703.2, and
the building sewer shall be sized in accordance with Table
717.1.

TABLE C 601.2 «
SINGLE STACK SIZE*
MAXIMUM CONNECTED DRAINAGE FIXTURE UNITS

STACK SIZE STACKS LESS THAN STACK 75 FEET TO LESS THAN STACK 160 FEET OR
(inches) 75 FEET IN HEIGHT 160 FEET IN HEIGHT GREATER IN HEIGHT

3 24 NP NP
4 225 24 NP
5 480 225 24
6 1015 480 225
8 2320 1015 480
10 4500 2320 1015
12 8100 4500 2320
15 60013 8100 4500
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm
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SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS

D 101.0 General. the drainage system. Maximum allowable roof areas with
D 101.1 Applicability. This appendix provides general various rainfall rates are listed in Table 1101.8 and Table
guidelines for the sizing of storm water drainage systems 1101.12, along with the required pipe sizes. Using this
based on maximum rates of rainfall for various cities. The method, it shall be permitted to interpolate between two
rainfall rates in Table D 101.1 shall be permitted to be used listed rainfall
determine rate columns
the allowable roof(inches
area forper hour)pipe
a listed (mm/h).
size atToa
for design unless higher valuesare established locally.
listed slope, divide the allowable square feet (m 2) of roof
for a 1 inch per hour (in/h) (25.4 mm/h) rainfall rate by the
D 102.0 Sizing by Flow Rate. listed rainfall rat e for the local area. For example, the
D 102.1 General. Storm drainage systems shall be allowable roof area for a 6 inch (150 mm) drain at 1⁄8 inch
permitted to be sized by storm water flow rates, using the per foot (10.4 mm/m) slope with a rainfall rate of 3.2 in/h
gallons per minute per square foot [(L/s)/m 2] of rainfall (81 mm/h) is 21 400/3.2 = 6688 square feet (621.3 m2).
listed in Table D 101.1 for the local area. Multiplying the
2
listed gallons per minute per square foot [(L/s)/m ] by the D 104.0 Capacity of Rectangular Scuppers.
roof area being drained (in square feet) (m2) by each inlet
produces the gallons per minute (gpm) (L/s) of required D 104.1 General. Table D 104.1 lists the discharge
flow for sizing each drain inlet. The flow rates shall be capacity of rectangular roof scuppers of various widths
permitted to be added to determine the flows in each of the with various heads of water. The maximum allowable level
drainage systems. Required pipe sizes for various flow rates of water on the roof shall be obtained from the registered
are listed in Table 1101.8 and Table 1101.12. design professional, based on the design of the roof.

D 103.0 Sizing by Roof Area.

D 103.1 General. Storm drainage systems shall be
permitted to be sized using the roof area served by each of

TABLE D 101.1
MAXIMUM RATES OF RAINFALL FOR VARIOUS CITIES*
STORM DRAINAGE 60-MINUTE DURATION, 100-YEAR RETURN
STATES AND CITIES
i nc hes p e r hou r ga l l ons pe r m i nu t e pe r s qu a r e f oo t
ALABAMA – –
Birmingham 3.7 0.038
Huntsville 3.3 0.034
Mobile 4.5 0.047
Montgomery 3.8 0.039

ALASKA – –
Aleutian
Islands 1.0 0.010
Anchorage 0.6 0.006
Bethel 0.8 0.008
Fairbanks 1.0 0.010
Juneau 0.6 0.006

ARIZONA – –
Flagstaff 2.3 0.024
Phoenix 2.2 0.023
Tucson 3.0 0.031

ARKANSAS – –
Eudora 3.8 0.039
Smith
Ft. 3.9 0.041
Jonesboro 3.5 0.036
Little
Rock 3.7 0.038

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TABLE D 101.1
MAXIMUM RATES OF RAINFALL FOR VARIOUS CITIES* (continued)
STORM DRAINAGE 60-MINUTE DURATION, 100-YEAR RETURN
STATES AND CITIES
i nc he s p e r ho u r g a l l o ns p e r m i n u t e p e r s q u a r e f o o t

CALIFORNIA – –
Eureka 1.5 0.016
Tahoe
Lake 1.3 0.014
Angeles
Los 2.0 0.021
Lucerne
Valley 2.5 0.026
Needles 1.5 0.016
Palmdale 3.0 0.031
Redding 1.5 0.016
Diego
San 1.5 0.016
Francisco
San 1.5 0.016
Luis
San
Obispo 1.5 0.016

COLORADO – –
Craig 1.5 0.016
Denver 2.2 0.023
Durango 1.8 0.019
Stratton 3.0 0.031

CONNECTICUT – –
Hartford 2.8 0.029
New Haven 3.0 0.031

DELAWARE – –
Dover 3.5 0.036
Rehobeth
Beach 3.6 0.037
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – –
Washington 4.0 0.042

FLORIDA – –
Daytona
Beach 4.0 0.042
Myers
Ft. 4.0 0.042
Jacksonville 4.3 0.045
Melbourne 4.0 0.042
Miami 4.5 0.047
PalmBeach 5.0 0.052
Tampa 4.2 0.044
Tallahassee 4.1 0.043

GEORGIA – –
Atlanta 3.5 0.036
Brunswick 4.0 0.042
Macon 3.7 0.038
Savannah 4.0 0.042
Thomasville 4.0 0.042

HAWAII – –
Rainfall rates in the HawaiianIslands vary from 11⁄2 inches per hour to 8 inches perhour, depending on location and elevation. Consult localdata.

IDAHO – –
Boise 1.0 0.010
Idaho
Falls 1.2 0.012
Lewiston 1.0 0.010
Falls
Twin 1.1 0.011

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TABLE D 101.1
MAXIMUM RATES OF RAINFALL FOR VARIOUS CITIES* (continued)
STORM DRAINAGE 60-MINUTE DURATION, 100-YEAR RETURN
STATES AND CITIES
i n c h e s p e r ho u r ga l l ons pe r m i nut e p e r s qu ar e f oo t
ILLINOIS – –
Chicago 2.7 0.028
Harrisburg 3.1 0.032
Peoria 2.9 0.030
Springfield 3.0 0.031

INDIANA – –
Evansville 3.0 0.031
Indianapolis 2.8 0.029
Richmond 2.7 0.028
South
Bend 2.7 0.028

IOWA – –
Council
Bluffs 3.7 0.038
Davenport 3.0 0.031
Moines
Des 3.4 0.035
Sioux
City 3.6 0.037

KANSAS – –
Goodland 3.5 0.036
Salina 3.8 0.039
Topeka 3.8 0.039
Wichita 3.9 0.041

KENTUCKY – –
Bowling
Green 2.9 0.030
Lexington 2.9 0.030
Louisville 2.8 0.029
Paducah 3.0 0.031

LOUISIANA – –
Monroe 3.8 0.039
New Orleans 4.5 0.047
Shreveport 4.0 0.042

MAINE – –
Bangor 2.2 0.023
Kittery 2.4 0.025
Millinocket 2.0 0.021

MARYLAND – –
Baltimore 3.6 0.037
Frostburg 2.9 0.030

Ocean
City 3.7 0.038
MASSACHUSETTS – –
Adams 2.6 0.027
Boston 2.7 0.028
Springfield 2.7 0.028

MICHIGAN – –
Detroit 2.5 0.026
Grand
Rapids 2.6 0.027
Kalamazoo 2.7 0.028

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TABLE D 101.1
MAXIMUM RATES OF RAINFALL FOR VARIOUS CITIES* (continued)
STORM DRAINAGE 60-MINUTE DURATION, 100-YEAR RETURN
STATES AND CITIES
i nc he s p e r ho u r g a l l o ns p e r m i n u t e p e r s q u a r e f o o t
Sheboygan 2.1 0.022
Traverse
City 2.2 0.023

MINNESOTA – –
Duluth 2.6 0.027
Grand
Forks 2.5 0.026
Minneapolis 3.0 0.031
Worthington 3.4 0.035

MISSISSIPPI – –
Biloxi 4.5 0.047
Columbus 3.5 0.036
Jackson 3.8 0.039

MISSOURI – –
Independence 3.7 0.038
Jefferson
City 3.4 0.035
Louis
St. 3.2 0.033
Springfield 3.7 0.038

MONTANA – –
Billings 1.8 0.019
Glendive 2.5 0.026
Great
Falls 1.8 0.019
Missoula 1.3 0.014
NEBRASKA – –
Omaha 3.6 0.037
North Platte 3.5 0.036
Scotts
Bluff 2.8 0.029

NEVADA – –
Vegas
Las 1.5 0.016
Reno 1.2 0.012
Winnemucca 1.0 0.010

NEW HAMPSHIRE – –
Berlin 2.2 0.023
Manchester 2.5 0.026

NEW JERSEY – –
Atlantic
City 3.4 0.035
Paterson 3.0 0.031
Trenton 3.2 0.033
NEW MEXICO – –
Albuquerque 2.0 0.021
Carlsbad 2.6 0.027
Gallup 2.1 0.022

NEW YORK – –
Binghamton 2.4 0.025
Buffalo 2.3 0.024

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TABLE D 101.1
MAXIMUM RATES OF RAINFALL FOR VARIOUS CITIES* (continued)
STORM DRAINAGE 60-MINUTE DURATION, 100-YEAR RETURN
STATES AND CITIES
i n c h e s p e r ho u r ga l l ons pe r m i nut e p e r s qu ar e f oo t
New York City 3.1 0.032
Schenectady 2.5 0.026
Syracuse 2.4 0.025

NORTH CAROLINA – –
Asheville 3.2 0.033
Charlotte 3.4 0.035
Raleigh 4.0 0.042
Wilmington 4.4 0.046

NORTH DAKOTA – –
Bismarck 2.7 0.028
Fargo 2.9 0.030
Minot 2.6 0.027

OHIO – –
Cincinnati 2.8 0.029
Cleveland 2.4 0.025
Columbus 2.7 0.028
Toledo 2.6 0.027
Youngstown 2.4 0.025

OKLAHOMA – –
Boise
City
Muskogee 3.4 4.0 0.035 0.042
Oklahoma
City 4.1 0.043

OREGON – –
Medford 1.3 0.014
Ontario 1.0 0.010
Portland 1.3 0.014

PENNSYLVANIA – –
Erie 2.4 0.025
Harrisburg 2.9 0.030
Philadelphia 3.2 0.033
Pittsburgh 2.5 0.026
Scranton 2.8 0.029

RHODE ISLAND – –
Newport 3.0 0.031
Providence 2.9 0.030

SOUTH CAROLINA – –
Charleston 4.1 0.043
Columbia 3.5 0.036
Greenville 3.3 0.034

SOUTH DAKOTA – –
Lemmon 2.7 0.028
Rapid
City 2.7 0.028
Sioux
Falls 3.4 0.035

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TABLE D 101.1
MAXIMUM RATES OF RAINFALL FOR VARIOUS CITIES* (continued)
STORM DRAINAGE 60-MINUTE DURATION, 100-YEAR RETURN
STATES AND CITIES
i nc he s p e r ho u r g a l l o ns p e r m i n u t e p e r s q u a r e f o o t
TENNESSEE – –
Knoxville 3.1 0.032
Memphis 3.5 0.036
Nashville 3.0 0.031

TEXAS – –
Corpus
Christi 4.6 0.048
Dallas 4.2 0.044
Paso El 2.0 0.021
Houston 4.6 0.048
Lubbock 3.3 0.034
Antonio
San 4.4 0.046

UTAH – –
Bluff 2.0 0.021
Cedar
City 1.5 0.016
Lake
Salt
City 1.3 0.014

VERMONT – –
Bennington 2.5 0.026
Burlington 2.3 0.024
Rutland 2.4 0.025

VIRGINIA – –
Charlottesville 3.4 0.035
Norfolk 4.0 0.042
Richmond 4.0 0.042
Roanoke 3.3 0.034

WASHINGTON – –
Seattle 1.0 0.010
Spokane 1.0 0.010
Walla
Walla 1.0 0.010

WEST VIRGINIA – –
Charleston 2.9 0.030
Martinsburg 3.0 0.031
Morgantown 2.7 0.028

WISCONSIN – –
Green
Bay 2.5 0.026
Lacrosse 2.9 0.030
Milwaukee 2.7 0.028
Wausau 2.5 0.026
WYOMING – –
Casper 1.9 0.020
Cheyenne 2.5 0.026
Evanston 1.3 0.014
Rock
Springs 1.4 0.015
For SI units: 1 inch per hour = 25.4 mm/h, 1 gallon per minute per square foot = 0.618 [(L/s)m2]
*The rainfall rates in this table are based on U.S. Weather Bureau Technical Paper No. 40, Chart 14: 100-Year 60-Minute Rainfall (inches).

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TABLE D 104.1
1, 2, 3, 4
DISCHARGE FROM RECTANGULAR SCUPPERS (gallons per minute)

WATER HEAD WIDTH OF SCUPPER (inches)

(inches) 6 12 18 24 30 36

⁄2
1
6 13 19 25 32 38
1 17 35 53 71 89 107
1 1 ⁄2 31 64 97 130 163 196
2 – 98 149 200 251 302
2 1 ⁄2 – 136 207 278 349 420
3 – 177 271 364 458 551
3 1 ⁄2 – – 339 457 575 693
4 – – 412 556 700 844
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s
Notes:
1
Table D 104.1 is based on discharge over a rectangular weir with end contractions.
2
Head is the depth of water above bottom of the scupper opening.
3
The height of the scupper opening shall be not less than two times the design head.
4
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MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS

E 101.0 Manufactured/Mobile Home (M/H) Park. park, duplicate construction documents shall be filed and
E 101.1 Applicability. The M/H park plumbing and proper permits obtained from the department or depart-
drainage systems shall be designed and installed in accor- ments having jurisdiction. Plans shall show in detail:
dance with the requirements of this appendix and the (1) Plot plan of the park drawn to scale, indicating eleva-
requirements of this code. tions, property lines, driveways, existing or proposed
» E 101.2 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the fol-
lowing definitions shall apply:
buildings, and the sizes of M/H lots.
(2) Complete specification and piping layout of proposed
Manufactured/Mobile Home.A structure transportable in plumbing systems or alteration.
one or more sections, which in the traveling mode is 8 feet (3) Complete specification and layout of proposed sewage
(2438 mm) or more in width and 40 feet (12 192 mm) or disposal system or alteration.
more in length or, where erected on site, is 320 square feet
(29.73 m 2) or more, and which is built on a permanent (4) The nature and extent of the work proposed, showing
chassis, and designed to be used as a dwelling with or clearly that such work will conform to the provisions of
without a permanent foundation where connected to the this code.
required utilities. It includes the plumbing, heating, air condi-
tioning, and electrical systems contained therein. For further
clarification of definition, see Federal Regulation 24 CFR.
E 201.0 Manufactured/Mobile Home Park Drainage
System Construction.
«
Manufactured/Mobile Home Accessory Building or
E 201.1 Drainage Systems. A drainage system shall be «
Structure. A building or structure that is an addition to or
supplements the facilities provided to a M/H. It is not a self- provided in M/H parks for conveying and disposing of
contained, separate, habitable building or structure. sewage. Where feasible, connection shall be made to a
Examples are awnings, cabanas, ramadas, storage struc- public system. New improvements shall be designed, con-
tures, carports, fences, windbreaks, or porches. structed, and maintained in accordance with applicable laws
Manufactured/Mobile Home Lot. A portion of a M/H and regulations.
are not connectedWhere the drainage
to a public sewer, lines of thesewage
proposed M/H park
dis-
park designed for the accommodation of one M/H and its posal facilities shall be approved by the Authority Having
accessory buildings or structures for the exclusive use of
the occupants. Jurisdiction prior to construction.
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park. A parcel (or contigu-
ous parcels) of land that has been so designated and improved E 202.0 Materials.
that it contains two or more M/H lots available to the general E 202.1 General. Pipe and fittings installed underground
public for the placement thereon of M/H for occupancy. in M/H park d rain age sy stem s shal l be of ma teri al
Recreational Vehicle (RV). A vehicular-type unit pri- approved for the pur pose. M/ H lot drai nage inlet s and
marily designed as temporary living quarters for recre- ext ens ions to grade shal l be of mater ial appr oved for
ational, camping, travel, or seasonal use, that either has its underground use within a building.
own motive power, or is mounted on or towed by another
vehicle. The basic entities are camping trailer, fifth-wheel
trailer, motor home, park trailer, travel trailer, and truck E 203.0 Drainage (Sewage) Lines.
camper. E 203.1 General. Drainage (sewage) collection lines shall
Recreational Vehicle Park. A plot of land upon which be located in trenches at an approved depth to be free of
two or more recreational vehicle sites are located, estab- breakage from traffic or other movements and shall be sep-
lished, or maintained for occupancy by recreational vehicles arated from the park water supply system as specified in this
code. Drainage (sewage) lines shall have a minimum size
of theorgeneral
ation public
vacation as temporary living quarters for recre-
purpose. and slope as specified in Table E 203.1(1) and Table E
Recreational Vehicle Site. Within a recreational vehicle 203.1(2).
park, a plot of ground intended for the accommodation of a «
recreational vehicle, a tent, or other individual camping unit
on a temporary basis.
E 204.0 M/H Lot Drainage Inlet and Lateral. «
E 204.1 Size. Each lot shall be provided with a drainage
inlet not less than 3 inches (80 mm) in diameter.
» E 102.0 Construction Documents. E 204.2 Lateral Line. The lateral line from the inlet to «
» E 102.1 General Requirements. Before plumbing or the sewage drain line shall slope not less than 1⁄4 inch per
sewage disposal facilities are installed or altered in a M/H foot (20.8 mm/m). Joints shall be watertight.

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» TABLE E 203.1(1)
DRAINAGE PIPE DIAMETER AND NUMBER OF
E 207.0 M/H Drain Connector. «
FIXTURE UNITS ON DRAINAGE SYSTEM E 207.1 General. A M/H shall be connected to the lot
drainage inlet by means of a drain connector consisting of
«
SIZE OF DRAINAGE MAXIMUM NUMBER
(inches) OF FIXTURE UNITS approved pipe not less than Schedule 40, approved fittings
and connectors, and not less in size than the M/H drainage
2* 8 outlet. An approved cleanout shall be provided between the
3 35 M/H and the lot drainage inlet. The fitting connected to the
4 256 lot drainage inlet shall be a directional fitting to discharge
5 428 the flow into the drainage inlet.
6
8
720
2640
E 207.2 Grade and Gastightness. A drain connector
shall be installed or maintained with a grade not less than 1⁄4
«
10 4680 inch per foot (20.8 mm/m). A drain connector shall be
12 8200 gastight and no longer than necessary to make the connec-
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm tion between the M/H outlet and the drain inlet on the lot. A
* Except six unit fixtures flexible connector shall be permitted to be used at the lot
drainage inlet area. Each lot drainage inlet shall be capped
» TABLE E 203.1(2)
MINIMUM GRADE AND SLOPE OF DRAINAGE PIPE
gastight where not in use.

PIPE SIZE
SLOPE
(per 100 feet)
PIPE SIZE
SLOPE
(per 100 feet) E 301.0 M/H Park Water Supply. «
i nc he s i n c he s i nc h e s i nc he s E 301.1 Potable Water Supply. An accessible and «
2 25 6 8
approved supply of potable water shall be provided in each
M/H park. Where a public supply of water of approved
3 25 8 4 quantity, quality, and pressure is available at or within the
4 15 10 3 1 ⁄2 boundary of the park site, connection shall be made thereto
5 11 12 3 and its supply used exclusively. Where an approved public
For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3 mm/m water supply is not available, a private water supply system
shall be developed and used as approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.
» E 204.3 Materials. Materials used for drainage connec-
tions between a M/H and the lot drainage inlet shall be
semi-rigid, corrosion-resistant, non-absorbent, and durable.
E 302.0 Lot Service Outlet Size. «
The inner surface shall be smooth. E 302.1 General. Each M/H lot shall be provided with a
water service outlet delivering potable water. The water
«
» E 204.4 Inlet. Provision shall be made for plugging or
capping the sewage drain inlet where a M/H does not
service outlet riser shall be not less than 3⁄4 of an inch (20
mm) nominal pipe size and capable of delivering 12 water
occupy the lot. Surface drainage shall be diverted away supply fixture units.
from the inlet. The rim of the inlet shall extend at a
maximum of 4 inches (102 mm) aboveground elevation.
E 303.0 Location of Water Service. «
» E 205.0 Location of Lot Drain Inlet. E 303.1 General. Each lot water service outlet shall be
located in the rear third section and within 4 feet (1219
«
» in the rear third section and within 4 feet (1219 mm) of the
E 205.1 General. Each lot drainage inlet shall be located
mm) of the proposed location of the M/H.
proposed location of the M/H.
E 304.0 Pressure. «
» E 206.0 Pipe Size. E 304.1 General. Each M/H park water distribution «
system shall be so designed and maintained as to provide a
» lot
E 206.1 Inlet,
drainage inletSystem, and Lateral
shall be assigned Sizing.
a waste Each
loading M/H
value
12 drainage fixture units, and each park drainage system
of pressure of not less than 20 pounds-force per square inch
(psi) (138 kPa) at each M/H lot at maximum operating con-
shall be sized in accordance with Table E 203.1(1) or as ditions.
provided herein. Drainage laterals shall be not less than 3
inches (80 mm) in diameter.
» E 206.2 Engineered Design.A park drainage system that
E 305.0 Water Distribution Piping. «
exceeds the fixture unit loading of Table E 203.1(1) or in E 305.1 General. Park water distribution systems shall be «
which the grade and slope of drainage pipe does not meet the designed to deliver a minimum of 12 water supply fixture
minimum specified in Table E 203.1(2) shall be designed by units to each lot and installed with materials in accordance
a registered design professional. with Chapter 6, Appendix A, or both of this code.

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«
» E 306.0 Shutoff Valve. E 311.3 Installation. Regenerating units shall discharge the «
» E 306.1 General. A separate water shutoff valve shall be effluent of regeneration into a trap not less than 11⁄2 inches (40
mm) in diameter connected to theM/H park drainage system.
installed in each water service outlet at each M/H lot.
Where a listed backflow protective device is installed, the An approved air gap shall be installed on the discharge line a
service shutoff shall be located on the supply side of such minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) above the ground.
device.
E 312.0 Testing.
» E 307.0 Backflow Preventer. E 312.1 General. Installations shall be tested and

» Eing307.1 General. Where a condition exists in the plumb-

of a M/H that creates a cross-connection, a listed back-
inspected in accordance with Chapter 3 of this code.
flow preventer shall be installed in the water service line to E 401.0 Fuel Supply.
the M/H at or near the water service outlet. Where a hose E 401.1 Fuel Gas Piping Systems. Fuel gas piping
bibb or outlet is installed on the supply outlet riser in addi- systems serving manufactured homes, accessory buildings,
tion to the service connector, a listed backflow preventer or structures and communities shall be designed and con-
shall be installed on each additional outlet. structed in accordance with the applicable provisions of
NFPA 54 and NFPA 58. NFPA 31 shall apply to oil fuel-
burning systems and shall comply with the criteria of the
» E 308.0 Pressure-Relief Valve. Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 501A:4.1.1]
» E 308.1 General. Where it is required to install a backflow E 401.2 Gas Supply Connections.Gas supply connec- «
preventer at the M/H lot service outlet, a listed pressure- tions at sites, where provided from anunderground gas supply
relief valve shall be installed in the water service lineon the piping system, shall be located and arranged to permit attach-
discharge side of the backflow preventer. Pressure-relief ment to a manufactured home (M/H) occupying the site. For
valves shall be set to release at a pressure at a maximum of the installation of liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) storage
150 psi (1034 kPa). Pressure-relief valves shall discharge systems, the applicable provisions of NFPA 58 shall be fol-
toward the ground. Backflow preventers and pressure-relief lowed. [NFPA 501A:4.1.2]
valves shall be not less than 12 inches (305 mm) above the
ground.
E 401.3 Location of Gas Supply Connection. The
gas supply to the M/H shall be located within 4 feet (1219
«
mm) of the M/H stand.
» E 309.0 Mechanical Protection. Exception: Gas supply connections for manufactured
homes located on all-weather wood, concrete, concrete
» Epreventers,
309.1 General. Park water service outlets, backflow
and pressure-relief valves shall be protected
block foundation systems or on foundations constructed in
accordance with the local building code or, in the absence
from damage by vehicles or other causes. Such protection of a local code, with a recognized model building code.
shall be permitted to consist of posts, fencing, or other per- [NFPA 501A:4.1.3]
manent barriers.
E 401.4 Recreational Vehicle Park Fuel Gas
Equipment and Installations. Fuel gas equipment and
«
» E 310.0 M/H Water Connector. installations shall comply with this appendix, except as other-
wise permitted or required by this code.
» Ewater
310.1 General. An M/H shall be connected to the park
service outlet by a flexible connector, such as copper
or copper alloy or other approved material not less than 3⁄4
of an inch nominal (20 mm) interior diameter.
E 402.0 Single and Multiple Manufactured Home
Site Fuel Supply Systems.
«
E 402.1 Underground Inst allations. Underground gas
piping system installations shall comply with the building
«
» E 311.0 Water-Conditioning Equipment. code, Section E 402.1.1, and Section E 402.1.2. [NFPA
» E 311.1 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained 501A:4.2.1]
from the Authority Having Jurisdiction prior to installing E 402.1 .1 Open- Ended Ga stig ht Condu it.
water-conditioning
the park operator is equipment
required ononapplications
an M/H lot.forApproval
a permit of Underground gas piping shall not be installed beneath
to that portion of a M/H site reserved for the location of a «
install such equipment. Where the water-conditioning manufactured home or M/H accessory building or struc-
equipment is of the regenerating type, and the park drainage ture unless installed in the open-ended gastight conduit of
system discharges into a public sewer, approval of the sani- Section E 402.1.2. [NFPA 501A:4.2.1.1]
tary district or agency having jurisdiction over the public
sewer is required.
E 402. 1.2 Requ irem ents . Open-ended gastight
conduit shall comply with the following:
«
» E 311 .2 Appr oval . Regenerating water-conditi oning
equipment shall be listed and labeled by an approved listing
(1) The con duit sh all be no t less t han Sch edule 4 0
pipe that is approved for underground installation
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(2) The interior diameter of the conduit shall be not (1) Where amphoteric metals are included in a buried or
less than 1⁄2 of an inch (15 mm) larger than the submerged pipeline containing a metal of different
outside diameter of the gas piping. anodic potential the following protection shall be pro-
(3) The conduit shall extend to a point not less than 4 vided:
inches (102 mm) beyond the outside wall of the (a) The buried or submerged pipeline shall be cathodi-
M/H, accessory building, or structure, and the cally protected at a negative (cathodic) voltage of
outer ends shall not be sealed. 0.85 volt measured between the structure surface
(4) Where the conduit terminates within a M/H, acces- and a saturated copper-copper sulfate half cell con-
tacting the electrolyte.
sory the
and building, or structure,
space between it shall and
the conduit be accessible,
the gas (b) The amphoteric metals shall be electrically isolated
piping shall be sealed to prevent leakage of gas from the remainder of the pipeline with insulating
into the building. [NFPA 501A:4.2.1.2 – 4.2.1.2.4] flanges, or equivalent, and cathodically protected.
(2) The amount of cathodic protection shall be such that
» E 403.0 Manufactured Home Site Gas Shutoff the protective coating and the pipe are not damaged.
Valve.
» E 403.1 General. Each M/H site shall have a listed gas E 406.0 Manuf acture d Home Comm unity LP- Gas «
shutoff valve installed upstream of the M/H site gas outlet. Supply Systems.
The gas shutoff valve shall be located on the outlet riser at
a height of not less than 6 inches (152 mm) above grade. A
E 406.1 General. Where 10 or more customers are served
by one LP-Gas supply system, the installation of the gas
«
gas shutoff valve shall not be located under a M/H. The supply system shall be in accordance with 49 CFR 192.
outlet shall be equipped with a cap or plug to prevent dis- Other types of liquefied petroleum gas supply systems and
charge of gas where the M/H site outlet is not connected to the storage and handling of LP-Gas shall be in accordance
a M/H. [NFPA 501A:4.2.2.1 – 4.2.2.4] with NFPA 58 (see Section E 411.0). [NFPA 501A:4.3.2]
Exception: Gas shutoff valves for manufactured homes
located on foundations constructed in accordance with the E 407.0 Required Gas Sup ply. «
local building code or, in the absence of a local code, with a E 407. 1 Gene ral . The minimum hourly volume of gas «
recognized model building code. [NFPA 501A:4.2.2] required at gas
community eachpiping
M/H system
site outlet
shallorbea calculated
section of as
theshown
M/H
» E 404.0 Gas Meters. in Table E 407.1. [NFPA 501A:4.3.4.1]
» Eshall404.1 Support of Meters. Where installed, gas meters
be supported by a post or bracket placed on a firm E 408.0 Gas Pipe Siz ing and Pres sure. «
footing or other means providing equivalent support and
shall not depend on the gas outlet riser for support. [NFPA
E 40 8. 1 Si ze . The size of each section of a gas piping
system shall be determined in accordance with NFPA 54, or
«
501A:4.2.3.1] by other standard engineering methods acceptable to the
» E 404.2 Location of Meters. Each gas meter shall be Authority Having Jurisdiction. [NFPA 501A:4.3.5.1]
installed in an accessible location and shall be provided E 408.2 Pressure. Where connected appliances are oper-
ated at their rated capacity, the gas supply pressure shall be
«
with unions or other fittings so that the meter is removed
easily and placed in an upright position. Meters shall not be not less than 7 inches of water column (1.7 kPa). The gas
installed in unventilated or inaccessible locations or closer supply pressure shall not exceed 14 inches of water column
than 3 feet (914 mm) to sources of ignition. [NFPA (3.5 kPa). [NFPA 501A:4.3.5.2]
501A:4.2.3.2]
» E 404.3 Meter Shutoff Valve or Cock.Gas meter instal- E 409.0 Gas Pipin g Materials. «
lations shall be provided with shutoff valves or cocks located
adjacent to and on the inlet side of the meters. In the case of a
E 409. 1 Metal. Metal gas pipe shall be standard-weight
wrought iron or steel (galvanized or black), yellow brass
«
single meter
container installation
service utilizing
valve shall an LP-Gas
be permitted to container,
be used inthe
lieu containing
tinned not more
or treated than
copper of 75
ironpercent copper,
pipe size. or internally
Galvanizing shall
of the shutoff valve or cock. Gas meter installations shall be not be considered protection against corrosion.
provided with test tees located adjacent to and on the outlet Seamless copper or steel tubing shall be permitted to
side of the meters. [NFPA 501A:4.2.4] be used with gases not corrosive to such material. Steel
tubing shall comply with ASTM A254. Copper tubing shall
comply with ASTM B88 or ASTM B280. Copper tubing
» E 405.0 Cathodic Protection Requirements. (unless tin-lined) shall not be used where the gas contains
» E 405. 1 General. Cathodic protection shall be installed more than an average of 0.3 grains of hydrogen sulfide per
for corrosion control of buried or submerged metallic gas 100 standard cubic feet (scf) of gas (0.7 mg/100 L). [NFPA
piping in accordance with the following requirements: 501A:4.3.6.1]

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» TABLE E 407.1
DEMAND FACTORS FOR USE IN CALCULATING GAS PIPING
E 410 .2.1 Cathod ic Pr otect ion. Where the «
SYSTEMS IN M/H COMMUNITIES*
cathodic protection system is designed to protect the
[NFPA 501A: TABLE 4.3.4.1] gas piping system, the gas piping system shall be elec-
NUMBER OF BRITISH THERMAL UNITS PER
trically isolated from other underground metallic
M/H SITES HOUR PER M/H SITE systems or installations. Where the gas piping system is
1 125
000 cathodically protected against corrosion, a dielectric
fitting shall be used in the M/H gas connection to insu-
2 000
117 late the M/H from the underground gas piping system.
3 000
104 [NFPA 501A:4.3.7.2.3, 4.3.7.2.4]
E 410.2.2 Under groun d Metall ic System s.
4
5
00096
00092 Where a cathodic protection system is designed to «
6 00087 provide underground metallic systems and installations
with protection against corrosion, such systems and
7 00083 installations shall be electrically bonded together and
8 00081 protected as a whole. [NFPA 501A:4.3.7.2.5]
9
10
00079
000
77
E 410.3 Plastic Gas Piping. Plastic gas piping shall be
used underground and shall be installed with an electrically
«
11–20 66
000 conductive wire for locating the pipe. The wire used to locate
the plastic pipe shall be copper, not less than No. 18 AWG,
21–30 62
000 with insulation approved for direct burial. Portions ofa plastic
31–40 58
000 gas piping system consisting of metallic pipe shall be cathodi-
41–60 55
000 cally protected against corrosion. [NFPA 501A:4.3.7.3]
Over
60 50
000 E 410.4 Gas Piping Syst em Shutoff Val ve. An acces-
sible and identifiable shutoff valve controlling the flow of
«
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW
* In extreme climate areas, additional capacities shall be considered. gas to the entire M/H community gas piping system shall be
installed in a location approved by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction and near the point of connection to the service
» EBuried
409.2 Protection Coat ings for Meta l Gas Piping.
or submerged metallic gas piping shall be protected
piping or to the supply connection of an LP-Gas container.
from corrosion by approved coatings or wrapping materials. [NFPA 501A:4.3.7.4]
Gas pipe protective coatings shall be approved types,
machine applied, and shall comply with recognized stan- E 411.0 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment. «
dards. Field wrapping shall provide equivalent protection
and is restricted to those short sections and fittings that are
E 411. 1 General. LP-Gas equipment shall be installed in
accordance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 58.
«
stripped for threading or welding. Risers shall be coated or [NFPA 501A:4.3.8]
wrapped to a point of not less than 6 inches (152 mm)
above ground. [NFPA 501A:4.3.6.2]
» E 409.3 Plastic. Plastic piping shall be used underground
E 412.0 Oil Supply. «
and shall be in accordance with the requirements of ASTM
E 412.1 General. The following three methods of supply-
ing oil to an individual M/H site shall be permitted:
«
D2513 or ASTM D2517, as well as the design pressure and
design limitations of 49 CFR 192.123, and shall otherwise (1) Supply from an outside underground tank (see Section
E 413.6).
comply with the installation requirements thereof. [NFPA
501A:4.3.6.3] (2) Supply from a central ized oil di stributi on system
designed and installed in accordance with accepted
engineering practices and in accordance with NFPA 31.
» E 410.0 Gas Piping Insta llations. (3) Supply from an outside aboveground tank (see Section
» EClearances.
410.1 Minimum Burial Be low Ground Lev el and
Gas piping installed below ground level shall
E 413.6). [NFPA 501A:4.3.9]
E 412.2 Minimum Oil Supply Tank Size. Oil supply
have an earth cover of not less than 18 inches (457 mm) and tanks shall have a minimum capacity equal to 20 percent of
shall be installed with not less than 12 inches (305 mm) of the average annual oil consumption. [NFPA 501A:4.3.10] «
clearance from other underground utility systems. [NFPA
501A:4.3.7.1]
E 412.3 Oil Supply Connections. Oil supply connec-
tions at M/H sites, where provided from a centralized oil
«
» E 410.2 Metallic Gas Piping. Metallic gas piping systems distribution system, shall be located and arranged to permit
attachment to a M/H utilizing the stand. [NFPA
shall be installed in accordance with approved construction
documents, including provisions for cathodic protection. 501A:4.3.11.1] The installation of such facilities shall
Each cathodic protection system shall be designed and comply with the following requirements:
installed in accordance with the provisions of 49 CFR 192. (1) The main distribution pipeline shall be permitted to be
[NFPA 501A:4.3.7.2.1, 4.3.7.2.2] connected to a tank or tanks having an aggregate

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capacity not to exceed 20 000 gallons (75 708 L) at a Exception: Gas supply connections for manufactured homes
point below the liquid level. located on an all-weather wood, concrete, concrete block
(2) Where this piping is so connected, a readily accessible foundation system or on a foundation constructed in accor-
internal or external shutoff valve shall be installed in dance with the local building code or, in the absence of a local
the piping as close as practicable to the tank. code, with a recognized model building code. [NFPA
501A:4.4.1]
(3) Where external and aboveground, the shutoff valve and
its tank connections shall be made of steel.
E 413.2 Use of Appr oved Pipe and Fitti ngs of «
Extension. Where it is necessary to extend the M/H inlet
(4) Connections between the tank(s) and the main pi peline to permit connection of the 6 foot (1829 mm) listed connec-
shall be made with double swing joints or flexible con- tor to the of
materials sitethe
gassame
outlet,
sizethe
as extension shalland
the M/H inlet be shall
of approved
be sup-
nectors, or shall otherwise be arranged to permit the
tank(s) to settle without damaging the system. ported at not more than 4 foot (1219 mm) intervals to the
(5) Where located aboveground, the connections shall be M/H. [NFPA 501A:4.4.2]
located within the diked area. E 413.3 Mechanical Protection. Gas outlet risers, regu-
lators, meters, valves, or other exposed equipment shall be
«
(6) A readily accessible and identified manual shutoff valve protected against accidental damage. [NFPA 501A:4.4.3]
shall be installed in each branch supply pipeline that
enters a building, mobile home, travel trailer, or other E 413. 4 Specia l Rule s on Atmosp herica lly
Controlled Regulators. Atmospherically controlled reg-
«
structure. This valve shall be permitted to beeither inside
or outside of the structure. Where outside, the valve shall ulators shall be installed in such a manner that moisture
cannot enter the regulator vent and accumulate above the
be protected from weather and damage. Where inside, the diaphragm. Where the regulator vent is obstructed due to
valve shall be located directly adjacent to the point at snow and icing conditions; shields, hoods, or other
which the supply line enters the structure. approved devices shall be provided to guard against closing
(7) A devic e shall be p rovid ed in the su pply li ne at or of the vent opening. [NFPA 501A:4.4.4]
ahead of the point where it enters the interior of the
structure that will automatically shut off the oil supply,
E 413.5 Fuel Gas Pi ping Test. The M/H fuel gas piping
system shall be tested with air before it is connected to the
«
where the supply line between this device and the gas supply. The M/H gas piping system shall be subjected
appliance is broken. This device shall be located on the to a pressure test with appliance shutoff valves in their
appliance side ofsupported
the manual
andshutoff valve.
fromThis device closed
E positions. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5]
shall be solidly protected damage. 413.5.1 Procedures. The fuel gas piping test shall
consist of air pressure of not less than 10 inches water
«
(8) Means shall be provided to limit the oil pressure at the
appliance inlet to not exceed 3 pounds-force per square column or more than 14 inches water column (2.5 kPa to
inch gauge (psig) (21 kPa). Where a pressure-reducing 3.5 kPa). The fuel gas piping system shall be isolated
valve is used, it shall be a type approved for the service. from the air pressure source and shall maintain this pres-
sure for not less than 10 minutes without perceptible
(9) A device shall be provided that automatically shuts off leakage. Upon satisfactory completion of the fuel gas
the oil supply to the appliance where the oil pressure at piping test, the appliance valves shall be opened, and the
the appliance inlet exceeds 8 psig (55 kPa). gas appliance connectors shall be tested with soapy
Exceptions: water or bubble solution while under the pressure
remaining in the piping system. Solutions used for
(a) Where the distribution system is supplied from a testing for leakage shall not contain corrosive chemicals.
gravity tank and the maximum hydrostatic head of Pressure shall be measured with either a manometer,
oil in the tank is such that the pressure at the appli- slope gauge, or gauge that is calibrated in either water
ance inlet shall not exceed 8 psig (55 kPa). inch (mm) or psi (kPa), with increments of either1⁄10 of
(b) Where a means is provided to automatically shut an inch (2.5 mm) or 1⁄10 psi (0.7 kPa gauge), as applica-
off the oil supply where the pressure-regulating ble. Upon satisfactory completion of the fuel gas piping
device fails to regulate the pressure as required. test, the M/H gas supply connector shall be installed, and
the connections shall be tested with soapy water or
(10)Appliances equipped with primary safety controls
specifically listed for the appliance shall be connected bubble solution. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5.1]
to a centralized oil distribution system. [NFPA
E 413. 5.2 Warning. The following warning shall be
supplied to the installer:
«
31:9.2.10 – 9.2.15] WARNING
Do not overpressurize the fuel gas piping system.
» E 413.0 Fuel Supply Systems Installation. Damage to valves, regulators, and appliances is
» E 413.1 Flexible Gas Connector. Each gas supply con- capable of occurring due to pressurization beyond the
maximums specified. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5.2]
nector shall be listed for outside M/H use, shall be not more
than 6 feet (1829 mm) in length, and shall have a capacity
rating to supply the connected load.
E 413.5.3 Vents. Gas appliance vents shall be visu-
ally inspected to ensure that they have not been dis-
«
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lodged in transit and are connected securely to the Having Jurisdiction. Where the state or other political sub-
appliance. [NFPA 501A:4.4.5.3] division does not assume jurisdiction, such fuel gas piping
» E 413.6 Oil Tanks. Not more than one 660 gallon (2498
L) tank or two tanks with aggregate capacity of 660 gallons
and equipment installations shall be designed and installed
in accordance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 54 or
(2498 L) or less shall be connected to one oil-burning appli- NFPA 58. [NFPA 501A:4.6.1]
ance. Two supply tanks, where used, shall be cross-con-
nected and provided with a single fill and single vent in
E 415.2 Oil Supply Systems in M/H Communities.
Oil burning equipment and installation within a M/H com-
«
accordance with NFPA 31, and shall be on a common slab munity shall be designed and constructed in accordance
and rigidly secured one to the other. Tanks having a capac- with the applicable codes and standards adopted by the
ity of 660
ported gallonsnoncombustible
by rigid, (2498 L) or lesssupports
shall betosecurely
preventsup-
set- Authoritysubdivision
political Having Jurisdiction.
does not Where
assumethe state or other
jurisdiction, such
tling, sliding, or lifting. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6] installations shall be designed and constructed in accor-
» E 413 .6. 1 Inst all ati on. Oil supply tanks shall be
installed in accordance with the applicable provisions
dance with the applicable provisions of NFPA 31. [NFPA
501A:4.6.2]
of NFPA 31. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6.1] E 415.3 Oil-Burning Equipment and Installation. Oil «
» E 413.6.2 Capacity. A tank with a capacity not larger
than 60 gallons (227 L) shall be permitted to be a DOT-5
burning equipment and installation within a building con-
structed in a M/H community in accordance with the local
shipping container (drum) and so marked, or a tank con- building code or a nationally recognized building code shall
structed in accordance with the provisions of UL 80. be in accordance with nationally recognized codes and stan-
Tanks other than DOT-5 shipping containers having a dards adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Where
capacity of not more than 660 gallons (2498 L) shall be the state or other political subdivision does not assume
constructed in accordance with the provisions of UL 80. jurisdiction, such oil-burning equipment and installations
Pressure tanks shall be constructed in accordance with shall be designed and installed in accordance with the appli-
Section VIII of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel cable provisions of NFPA 31. [NFPA 501A:4.6.3]
Code. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6.2] E 415.4 Inspections and Tests. Inspections and tests «
» E 413.6.3 Location. Tanks, as described in Section E
413.6 and Section E 413.6.2, that are adjacent to build-
for fuel gas piping shall be made in accordance with
Chapter 1 and Chapter 12 of this code.
ings shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm)
from a property line that is permitted to be built upon.
[NFPA 501A:4.4.6.3] E 501.0 Recreational Vehicle Parks.
E 501.1 Plumbing Systems. Plumbing systems shall be
» E 413.6.4 Vent. Tanks with a capacity not larger than
660 gallons (2498 L) shall be equipped with an open installed in accordance with the plumbing codes of the
vent not smaller than 11⁄2 inch (40 mm) iron pipe size; Authority Having Jurisdiction and with this appendix.
tanks with a 500 gallon (1892 L) or less capacity shall
have a vent of 1 1⁄4 inch (32 mm) iron pipe size. [NFPA
501A:4.4.6.4]
E 601.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Toilet and
Shower Facilities.
«
» E 413 .6.5 Liqui d Lev el. Tanks shall be provided E 601.1 Water Closets and Urinals. Water closets and «
with a means of determining the liquid level. [NFPA urinals shall be provided at one or more locations in a recre-
501A:4.4.6.5] ational vehicle park. They shall be of convenient access and
» E 413.6.6 Fill Opening. The fill opening shall be a shall be located within a 500 foot (152 m) radius from a
recreational vehicle site not provided with an individual
size and in a location that permits filling without
spillage. [NFPA 501A:4.4.6.6] sewer connection.

» EFuel
414.0 Manufactured Home Accessory Building
Supply Systems.
E 602.0 Markings.
E 602.1 General. Facilities for males and females shall be
» EM/H414.1 General. Fuel gas supply systems installed in a
accessory building or structure shall be in accordance
appropriately marked.
with the applicable provisions of NFPA 54 and NFPA 58.
Fuel oil supply systems shall comply with the applicable E 603.0 Number of W ater Clos ets.
provisions of NFPA 31. [NFPA 501A:4.5] E 603. 1 General. Not less than one water closet shall be
«
provided for each sex up to the first 25 sites. For each addi-
tional 25 sites not provided with sewer connections, an
» E 415.0 Community Building Fuel Supply Systems «
additional water closet shall be provided.
in Manufactured Home Communities.
» E 415.1 Fuel Gas Piping and Equipment
Installations. Fuel gas piping and equipment installed E 604.0 Interior Finish. «
within a permanent building in a M/H community shall be «
E 604. 1 Gen er al. The interior finish of walls shall be
in accordance with nationally recognized appliance and fuel moisture resistant to a height of not less than 4 feet (1219
gas piping codes and standards adopted by the Authority mm) to facilitate washing and cleaning.

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» E 605.0 Floors and Drains. mm), shall be capable of encompassing a 30 inch (762 mm)
» Erial605.1 General. The floors shall be constructed of mate-
impervious to water and shall be easily cleanable. A
diameter circle and shall be of the individual type. The
shower area shall be visually screened from view with a
building having water-supplied water closets shall be pro- minimum floor area of 36 by 36 inches (914 mm by 914
vided with a floor drain in the toilet room. This drain shall mm) per shower. Each shall be provided with individual
be provided with means to protect the trap seal in accor- dressing areas screened from view and shall contain a
dance with this code. minimum of one clothing hook and stool (or bench area).

E 606.0 Lavatories. E 613.0 Drainage System Connection.

» provided, an equal number of lavatories shall be provided

E 606.1 General. Where water-supplied water closets are E 613.1 General. Each shower area shall be designed to
minimize the flow of water into the dressing area and shall «
for up to six water closets. One additional lavatory shall be be connected to the drainage system by means of a properly
provided for each two water closets where more than six trapped and vented inlet. Each such area shall have an
water closets are required. Each lavatory basin shall have a impervious, skid-resistant surface; wooden racks (duck
piped supply of pot able water and shall drain into the boards) over shower floors shall be prohibited.
drainage system.
E 614.0 Ceiling Height an d Doors. «
» E 607.0 Urinals. E 614. 1 Gen era l. A toilet facility shall have a ceiling «
» Efor607.1 General. Where separate facilities are provided
men and women, urinals shall be acceptable for not
height of not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) and, unless artifi-
cial light is provided, a window or skylight area equal to not
more than one-third of the water closets required in the less than 10 percent of the floor area shall be provided.
men’s facilities, except that one urinal shall be permitted to Doors to the exterior shall open outward, be self-
be used to replace a wat er closet in a minimum park. closing, and shall be visually screened by means of a
Individual stall or wall-hung types of urinals shall be vestibule or wall to prevent direct view of the interior where
installed. Floor-type trough units shall be prohibited. the exterior doors are open. Such screening shall not be
required on single toilet units.
» E 608.0 Approved Water Closets.
608.1 General. Water closets shall be of an approved,
» Eelongated bowl type and shall be provided with seats with
E 615.0 Ventilation.
E 615.1 General. A toilet facility shall have permanent, «
«
open fronts. non-closable, screened opening(s), having a total area not
less than 5 percent of the floor area and opening directly to
» E 609.0 Water Closet Compartment. the exterior in order to provide proper ventilation. Listed
exhaust fan(s), vented to the exterior, the rating of which in
» Ecompartment
609.1 General. Each water closet shall be in a separate
and shall be provided with a latched door for cubic feet per minute (L/s) is not less than 25 percent of the
privacy. A holder or dispenser for toilet paper shall be pro- total volume of the room(s) served, shall be considered as
vided. Dividing walls or partitions shall be not less than 5 meeting the requirements of this section. Openable
feet (1524 mm) high and shall be separated from the floor windows and vents to the outside shall be provided with
by a space not exceeding 12 inches (305 mm). fly-proof screens of not less than number 16 mesh.

» E 610.0 Compartment Size. E 701.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Potable Water «

» Eless610.1 General. Water closet compartments shall be not Supply and Distribution.
than 30 inches (762 mm) in width [no water closet shall E 701 .1 Qua lity. The supply or supplies of water shall «
be set closer than 15 inches (381 mm) from its center to a comply with the potable water standards of the state, local
side wall] and shall be not less than 30 inches (762 mm) of health authority or, in the absence thereof, with the
clear space in front of each water closet. Drinking Water Standard of the Federal Environmental
Protection Agency.
» E 611.0 Receptacle.
» Eprovided
611.1 General. Each toilet room for women shall be
with a receptacle for sanitary napkins. The recep-
E 702.0 Sources. «
tacle shall be of durable, impervious, readily cleanable E 702.1 General. Water approved by a regulating agency
shall be acceptable. Where an approved public water
«
material, and shall be provided with a lid.
supply system is available, it shall be used. Where the park
has its own water supply system, the components of the
» E 612.0 Shower Size. system shall be approved. A water supply system that is
» Ehave612.1 General. Each shower, where provided, shall
a floor area of 36 inches by 36 inches (914 mm by 914
used on a seasonal basis shall be provided with means for
draining.

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» E 703.0 Prohibited Connections. attachment of a standard water hose. The water riser pipe
» Econnected
703.1 General. The potable water supply shall not be
to a nonpotable or unapproved water supply, nor
shall be protected from physical damage in accordance with
this code. This connection shall be equipped with a listed
be subjected to backflow or backsiphonage. antisiphon backflow prevention device.

» E 704. 0 Supply. E 803.0 Drinking Founta ins.

» E 704. 1 Gen era l. The water supply system shall be E 803 .1 Gen era l. Where provided, drinking fountains
designed and constructed in accordance with the following: shall be in accordance with the requirements of this code.
(1) A minimum of 25 gallons (95 L) per day per site for
sites without individual water connections. «
(2) A minimum of 50 gallons (189 L) per day per site for
E 901.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Drainage
System.
«
sites with individual water connections.
E 901.1 Where Required. An approved drainage system «
(3) A mini mum of 50 ga llons (1 89 L) per day p er site shall be provided in RV parks for conveying and disposing
where water-supplied water closets are provided in of sewage. Where available, parks shall be connected to a
restrooms. public sewer system.

» E 705.0 Pressure and Volum e. E 902.0 Materials.

» E 705.1 General. Where water is distributed under pres- «
E 902. 1 Gen era l. Pipe and fittings installed in the
sure to an individual site, the water supply system shall be
designed to provide a minimum flow pressure of not less
«
drainage system shall be of material listed, approved, and
than 20 psi (138 kPa) with a minimum flow of 2 gallons per installed in accordance with this code.
minute (gpm) (0.1 L/s) at an outlet. The pressure shall not
exceed 80 psi (552 kPa). «
E 903.0 Pipe Sizes.
«
E 903. 1 Gene ral . The minimum diameters of drainage
» E 706.0 Outlets. laterals, branches, and mains serving RV sites shall be in
706. 1 Gene ral . Water outlets shall be convenient to
» Eaccess and, where not piped to individual RV sites, shall not accordance with Table E 903.1.
exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm) from a site. Provisions shall
be made to prevent accumulation of standing water or the
TABLE E 903.1 «
PIPE SIZES
creation of muddy conditions at each water outlet. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF
MINIMUM PIPE SIZES
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
(inches)
STANDS SERVED
» E 707.0 Storage Tanks. 5 3
» E 707. 1 Gene ral . Water storage tanks shall be con- 36 4
structed of impervious materials, protected against contami- 71 5
nation, and provided with locked, watertight covers. 120 6
Overflow or ventilation openings shall be down-facing and 440 8
provided with corrosion-resistant screening of not less than For SI units: 1 inch = 25 mm
number 24 mesh to prevent the entrance of insects and
«
vermin. Water storage tanks shall not have direct connec-
tions to sewers. « E 904.0 Sewer Lines.
E 904. 1 General. Sewer lines shall be located to prevent
damage from vehicular traffic.
» EConnections «
801.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Water
«for Individual Recreational Vehicles. E 905.0 Cleanouts.
801. 1 Loca tio n. Where provided, the water connec-
» Etions for potable water to individual recreational vehicle
sites shall be located on the left rear half of the site (left
E 905.1 Gene ral. Cleanouts shall be provided in accor-
dance with Chapter 7 of this code.
side of RV) within 4 feet (1219 mm) of the stand.
E 1001.0 Recreational Vehicle Site Drainage «
System Inlet.
» E 802.0 Water Riser Pipe. E 1001 .1 Sewer R iser P ipe. Where provided, the site «
» E 802. 1 Gene ral. Each potable water connection shall drainage system inlet connections for individual RVs shall
consist of a water riser pipe that is equipped with a threaded be located so as to prevent damage by the parking of RVs
male spigot located not less than 12 inches (305 mm) but or automobiles and shall consist of a sewer riser extending
not more than 24 inches (610 mm) above grade level for the vertically to grade. The minimum diameter of the sewer

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riser pipe shall be not less than 3 inches (80 mm) in diame- automobiles or recreational vehicles. The flushing device
ter, and shall be provided with a 4 inch (100 mm) inlet or shall consist of a properly supported riser terminating not
not less than a 3 inch (80 mm) female fitting. less than 2 feet (610 mm) above the ground surface, with a
3
⁄4 of an inch (20 mm) valved outlet adaptable for a flexible
» E 1002.0 Location. hose.
» Eindividual
1002. 1 Gene ral . Where provided, the sewer inlet to
RV sites shall be located on the left rear half of
The water supply to the flushing device shall be pro-
tected from backflow by means of a listed vacuum breaker
the site (left side of the RV) within 4 feet (1219 mm) of the or backflow prevention device located downstream from
stand. the last shutoff valve.
Adjacent to the flushing arrangement shall be posted a
sign of durable material not less than 2 feet by 2 feet (610
» E 1003.0 Protection. mm by 610 mm) in size. Inscribed thereon in clearly legible
» Eimbedded
1003.1 General. The sewer riser pipe shall be firmly
in the ground and protected against damage from
letters shall be the following:
“DANGER – NOT TO BE USED FOR DRINKING OR
movement. It shall be provided with a tight-fitting plug or DOMESTIC PURPOSES.”
cap, which shall be secured by a durable chain (or equiva-
lent) to prevent loss.
E 1201.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Water Supply
Stations.
«
» E 1101.0 Recreational Vehicle Park Sanitary
Disposal Stations. E 1201.1 Potable Waterin g Stations. A potable water- «
ing station, where provided for filling recreational vehicle
» E 110 1.1 Where Requi red. One RV sanitary disposal potable water tanks, shall be located not less than 50 feet
station shall be provided for each 100 RV sites, or part (15 240 mm) from a sanitary disposal station. Where such
thereof, which are not equipped with individual drainage is provided, adjacent to the potable water outlet there shall
system connections. be a posted sign of durable material not less than 2 feet by 2
feet (610 mm by 610 mm) in size. Inscribed thereon in clear
» E 1102. 0 Access. legible letters on a contrasting background shall be:
“POTABLE WATER. NOT TO BE USEDFOR FLUSHING
E 1102.1 General. Each station shall be level and conve-

» nient of access from the service road and shall provide easy
ingress and egress for recreational vehicles.
WASTE TANKS.”
The potable water shall be protected from backflow by
means of a listed vacuum breaker located downstream from
the last shutoff valve.
» E 1103.0 Construction.
» E 1103 .1 Gen era l. Unless other approved means are
used, each station shall have a concrete slab with the
drainage system inlet located so as to be on the road (left)
side of the recreational vehicle. The slab shall be not less
than 3 feet by 3 feet (914 mm by 914 mm), not less than 31⁄2
inches (89 mm) thick and properly reinforced. The slab
surface is to be troweled to a smooth finish and sloped from
each side inward to a drainage system inlet.
The drainage system inlet shall consist of a 4 inch (102
mm), self-closing, foot-operated hatch of approved material
with the cover milled to fit tight. The hatch body shall be
set in the concrete of the slab with the lip of the opening
flush with its surface to facilitate the cleansing of the slab
with water. The hatch shall be properly connected to a
drainage system disposal
sanitary sewage inlet, which shall discharge to an approved
facility.

» E 1104.0 Flushing Device.

» Eprovided
1104.1 General. Where the recreational vehicle park is
with a piped water supply system, means for
flushing the recreational vehicle holding tank and the sani-
tary disposal station slab shall be provided that consists of a
piped supply of water under pressure, terminating in an
outlet located and installed so as to prevent damage by

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FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS

F 101.0 General. (1) High-rise buildings.

F 101.1 Applicability. This chapter covers minimum (2) Underground structures that are thre e or more floor s
requirements for the installation of firefighter breathing air below grade with an area greater than 20 000 square
replenishment systems. feet (1858 m2).
(3) Large area structures with an area greater than 200 000
F 201.0 Definitions. square feet (18 580 m2) and where the travel distance
F 201.1 General. For purposes of this chapter, the follow- from the building centerline to the closest exit is
ing definitions shall apply: greater than 500 feet (152 m), such as warehouses,
High-Rise Building. A building where the floor of an manufacturing complexes, malls, or convention
occupiable story exceeds 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the centers.
lowest level of fire department vehicle access. [NFPA (4) Undergrou nd transp ortation or pedest rian tunn els
5000:3.3.69.10] exceeding 500 feet (152 m) in length.
Interior Cylinder Fill Panels. Lockable interior panels
that provide firefighters the ability to regulate breathing air F 501.0 Exterior Fire Department Connection Panel
pressure and refill self-contained breathing apparatus and Enclosure.
(SCBA) cylinders.
F 501.1 Purpose. The exterior fire department connec-
Interior Cylinder Fill Stations and Enclosures. Free- tion panel shall provide the fire department’s mobile air
standing fill containment stations that provide firefighters operator access to the system and shall be compatible with
the ability to regulate breathing air pressure and refill the fire department’s mobile air unit.
SCBA cylinders.
F 501.2 Number of Panels. Each building or structure
Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
shall have a minimum of two panels.
A SCBA in which exhalation is vented to the atmosphere
and not rebreathed. [NFPA 1981:3.3.34] F 501.3 Location. Each panel shall be attached to the
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). An building with
or ona minimum
a remote 6monument
atmosphere-supplying respirator that supplies a respirable building foot (1829atmm)
the radius
exterior
andof180-
the
air atmosphere to the user from a breathing air source that is degree (3.14 rad) clear unobstructed access to the front of
independent of the ambient environment and designed to be the panel. The panel shall be weather-resistant or secured
carried by the user. [NFPA 1981:3.3.46] inside of a weather-resistant enclosure. The panel shall be
located on opposite sides of the building within 50 feet (15
For the purposes of this appendix, where this term is 240 mm) of an approved roadway or driveway, or other
used without a qualifier, it indicates an open-circuit self- locations approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
contained breathing apparatus or combination SCBA/SARs.
F 501.4 Construction. The fire department connection
For the purposes of this appendix, combination
SCBA/SARs are encompassed by the terms self-contained panel shall be installed in a metal cabinet constructed of not
breathing apparatus or SCBA. less than 18-gauge carbon steel or equivalent. The cabinet
shall be provided with a coating or other means to protect
Welding Procedure Specification (WPS). A written the cabinet from corrosion.
qualified welding procedure prepared to provide direction
F 501.5 Vehicle Protection. Where the panel is located
for making production welds to code requirements. [ASME
B31.1:100.2] in an area subject to vehicle traffic, impact protection shall
be provided.
F 501.6 Enclosure Marking. The front of the enclosure
F 301.0 System Components. shall be marked, "FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM". Theletter-
F 301.1 General. Firefighter breathing air replenishment ing shall be in a color that contrasts with the enclosure front
systems shall contain, as a minimum, the following compo-
nents: aand
3 in letters that are not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high with
⁄8 of an inch (9.5 mm) brush stroke.
(1) Exterior fire department connection panel F 501.7 Enclosure Components. The exterior fire
(2) Interior fire department air fill panel or station department connection panel shall contain the necessary
(3) Interconnected piping distribution system gauges, isolation valves, pressure-relief valves, pressure-
(4) Pressure monitoring switch regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, supports,
connectors, adapters, and other necessary components as
required to allow the fire department’s mobile air unit to
F 401.0 Required Installations. connect and augment the system with a constant source of
F 401.1 General. A firefighter air system shall be breathing air. Each fire department connection panel shall
installed in the following buildings: contain not less than two inlet air connections.

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F 501.8 Pressure-Relief Valve. Pressure-relief valves F 701.0 Inter ior Cylinde r Fill Stations and Enclo-
shall be installed downstream of the pressure regulator sures.
inlet. The relief valve shall meet the requirements of CGA F 701.1 Loc ation. The location of the closet or room for
S-1.3 and shall not be field adjustable. The relief valve shall each air fill station shall be approved by the Authority
have a set-to-open pressure not exceeding 1.1 times the Having Jurisdiction. Where approved by the Authority
design pressure of the system. Pressure-relief valve dis- Having Jurisdiction, the space shall be permitted to be uti-
charge shall terminate so that the exhaust air stream cannot lized for other firefighting purposes. The door to each room
impinge upon personnel in the area. Valves, plugs, or caps enclosing the air filling station enclosure shall be readily
shall not be installed in the discharge of a pressure-relief accessible at all times. Not less than a 6 foot (1829 mm)
valve. Where discharge piping is used, the end shall not be radius and 180-degree
to the front (3.14 rad)
of the air filling clear
station unobstructed
shall access
be provided. The
threaded.
enclosure shall have emergency lighting installed in accor-
F 501.9 Security. The fire department connection panel dance with NFPA 70.
enclosure shall be locked by an approved means.
F 701.2 Security. Each air fill station shall be installed
within a lockable enclosure, closet, or room by an approved
F 601.0 Interior Cylinder Fill Panels. means. Access to fill equipment and controls shall be
F 601.1 Cabinet Requirements. Each cylinder fill panel restricted to authorized personnel by key or other means.
shall be installed in a metal cabinet constructed of not less F 701.3 Compone nts. The air fill station shall contain
than 18-gauge carbon steel or equivalent. The depth of the the gauges, isolation valves, pressure-relief valves, pres-
cabinet shall not create an exit obstruction where installed in sure-regulating valves, check valves, tubing, fittings, sup-
building stairwells. With the exception of the shutoff valve, ports, connectors, hoses, adapters, and other components to
pressure gauges, fill hoses, and ancillary components; no refill SCBA cylinders.
system components shall be visible and shall be contained F 701.4 Cylinder Filling Hose. Where hoses are used,
behind a not less than 18-gauge interior panel. the design of the cabinet shall provide a means for storing
the hose to prevent kinking. Where the hose is coiled, the
F 601.2 C lear ance an d Acces s. The panel shall be
brackets shall be installed so that the hose bend radius is
located not less than 36 inches (914 mm) but not more than maintained at 4 inches (102 mm) or greater. Fill hose con-
60 inches (1524 mm) above the finished floor or a stairway nectors for connection to SCBA cylinders shall comply
landing.
each Clear unobstructed access shall be provided to
panel. with the requirements
high-pressure of CGA of
SCBA cylinders V-1, no. pounds-force
4500 346 or 347. For
per
F 601.3 Door. The door shall be arranged such that where square inch (psi) (31 026 kPa), no. 347 connectors shall be
the door is open, it does not reduce the required exit width used. For low-pressure SCBA cylinders of 3000 psi (20 684
or create an obstruction in the path of egress. kPa) and 2200 psi (15 168 kPa), no. 346 connectors shall be
F 601.4 Cab inet Marking. The front of each cylinder fill used. No other SCBA cylinder fill connections shall be per-
panel shall be marked, "FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM". mitted.
The lettering shall be in a color that contrasts with the F 701.5 Enclosure and Air Filling Station Marking.
cabinet front and in letters that are not less than 2 inches (51 Each enclosure, closet, or room shall be marked, “FIRE-
mm) high with a 3⁄8 of an inch (9.5 mm) brush stroke. FIGHTERS AIR SYSTEM.” The lettering shall be in a
color that contrasts with the cabinet front and in letters that
F 601.5 Cabi net Compon ents. The cabinet shall be of a are not less than 2 inches (51 mm) high with a 3⁄8 of an inch
size to allow for the installation of the components in (9.5 mm) brush stroke.
Section F 601.5.1.
F 601.5.1 Cylinder Fill Panel. The cylinder fill panel
F 801.0 Materials.
shall contain the gauges, isolation valves, pressure-relief
valves, pressure-regulating valves, check valves, tubing, F 801.1 General. Pressurized components shall be com-
fittings, supports, connectors, hoses, adapters, and other patible for use with high-pressure breathing air equipment
components to refill SCBA cylinders. and self-contained breathing air apparatus. Pressurized
breathing air components shall be rated for not less than a
F 601.6 Cylin der Fi llin g Hose. The design of the working pressure of 5000 psi (34 474 kPa).
cabinet shall provide a means for storing the hose to prevent F 801.2 Tubing. Tubing shall be stainless steel in accor-
kinking. Where the hose is coiled, the brackets shall be dance with ASTM A269, or other approved materials that
installed so that the hose bend radius is maintained at 4 are compatible with breathing air at the system pressure.
inches (102 mm) or greater. Fill hose connectors for con- Routing of tubing and bends shall be such as to protect the
nection to SCBA cylinders shall comply with the require- tubing from mechanical damage.
ments of CGA V-1, number 346 or 347. No other SCBA F 801.3 Fitt ings. Fittings shall be constructed of stainless
cylinder fill connections shall be permitted. steel in accordance with ASTM A479, or other approved
F 601.7 Security. Each panel cover shall be maintained materials that are compatible with breathing air at the
and locked by an approved means. system pressure.

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F 801.4 Prohibit ed Materials. The use of nonmetallic to a pressure not to exceed 4500 psi (31 026 kPa) simulta-
materials, carbon steel, iron pipe, malleable iron, high- neously in 3 minutes or less. Where greater capacity is
strength gray iron, or alloy steel shall be prohibited for required, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall specify the
breathing air pipe and tubing materials. required system capacity.
F 801.5 Pressure Monitoring Switch. An electric low- F 1001.2 Fi ll Panels or Statio ns Locati on. Cylinder
pressure monitoring switch shall be installed in the piping fill panels or stations shall be installed in the interior of
system to monitor the air pressure. The pressure switch shall buildings in accordance with Section F 1001.2.1 through
transmit a supervisory signal to the central alarm monitoring Section F 1001.2.3.
station where the pressure of the breathing air system is less F 1001.2.1 High-Ri se Building s. An interior cylin-
than 80 percent of the system operating pressure. Activation der fill panel or station shall be installed commencing
of the pressure switch shall also activate an audible alarm and on the third floor and every third floor thereafter above
visual strobe located at the building annunciator panel. A grade. For underground floors in buildings with more
weather-resistant sign shall be provided in conjunction with than five underground floors, an interior cylinder fill
the audible alarm stating, “FIREFIGHTER AIR SYSTEM – panel or station shall be installed commencing on the
LOW AIR PRESSURE ALARM.” Where not part of a third floor below grade and every three floors below
building annunciator panel, the lettering shall be in a con- grade thereafter, except for the bottom-most floor.
trasting color, and the letters shall be not less than 2 inches
F 1001.2.2 Underground Structur es. For under-
(51 mm) high with a3⁄8 of an inch (9.5 mm) brush stroke.
ground floors in buildings with more than five under-
F 801.6 Isolation Valve. A system isolation valve shall ground floors, an interior cylinder fill panel or station
be installed downstream of each air fill station and shall be shall be installed commencing on the third floor below
located in the panel or within 3 feet (914 mm) of the grade and every three floors below grade thereafter,
station. The isolation valve shall be marked with its func- except for the bottom-most floor.
tion in letters that are not less than 3⁄16 of an inch (4.8 mm)
F 1001.2.3 Install ation Locations. The specific
high with a 1⁄16 of an inch (1.6 mm) brush stroke.
location or locations on each floor shall be approved by
the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
F 901.0 Syst em Requir ements.
F 901 .1 Pro tec tio n. Components of the firefighter F 1101.0 System Assembly Requirements.
breathing air replenishment system installed in a building or
structure shall be protected by not less than a 2 hour fire- F 110 1.1
system Ge where
except The
ner al.the system
tubing shall
joints are be an all-welded
readily accessible
resistive construction. Components shall be protected from and at the individual air fill panels or stations. Where
physical damage. mechanical high-pressure tube fittings are used, they shall
F 901.2 Markings. Components shall be clearly identified be approved for the type of materials to be joined and rated
by means of stainless steel or plastic labels or tags indicat- for the maximum pressure of the system.
ing their function. This shall include not less than all fire F 1101.2 Welding Requirements. Prior to and during the
department connection panels, air fill stations, air storage welding of sections of tubing, a continuous, regulated dry
system, gauges, valves, air connections, air outlets, enclo- nitrogen or argon purge at 3 psi (21 kPa) shall be maintained
sures, and doors. to eliminate contamination with products of the oxidation or
F 901. 3 Tubin g Mark ings . Tubing shall be clearly welding flux. The purge shall commence not less than 2
marked, “FIREFIGHTERS AIR SYSTEM” and “HIGH minutes prior to welding operations and continue until the
PRESSURE BREATHING AIR” by means of signs or self- welded joint is at ambient temperature. Welding procedures
adhesive labels. Signs shall be 1 inch (25.4 mm) high and shall comply with the following requirements:
shall be secured to the tubing. Signs shall be made of copper (1) Qualification of the WPS to be us ed, and of the perfor-
alloy, stainless steel, or plastic and engraved with 3⁄8 of an mance of welders and operators, is required.
inch (9.5 mm) letters with a1⁄16 of an inch (1.6 mm) stroke
lettering. Signs or labels shall be placed at not less than 20 (2) No welding shall be done where there is impingement
foot (6096 mm) intervals and at each fitting, whether the of rain, snow, sleet, or high wind on the weld area.
tubing is concealed or in plain view. Tubing shall have a (3) Tack welds permitted to remain in the finished weld
sign or label at an accessible point. shall
by anbe made by awelder
unqualified qualified
shallwelder. Tack welds
be removed. made
Tack welds
F 901.4 Support. Pipe and tubing shall be supported at
intervals not less than that shown in Table 313.3 of this which remain shall be made with an electrode and
code. Pipe and tubing shall be supported in accordance with WPS which is the same as or equivalent to the elec-
Section 313.0 of this code. trode and WPS to be used for the first pass. The stop-
ping and starting ends shall be prepared by grinding or
other means so that they are capable of being satisfac-
F 1001.0 Design Cri teria. torily incorporated into the final weld. Tack welds
F 1001.1 Fill Time. The system shall be designed to fill, which have cracked shall be removed.
at the most remote fill station or panel, not less than two 66 (4) Arc strikes outside the area of the intended weld shall
cubic foot (ft3) (1.87 m3) compressed breathing air cylinders be avoided on a base metal. [ASME B31.1:127.4.1]

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F 1101.3 Preventio n of Contamina tion. The system air shall not have a concentration of water exceeding
components shall not be exposed to contaminants, including 24 ppm by volume.
but not limited to, oils, solvents, dirt, and construction (6) Breat hing air sh all not have a no nmetha ne volat ile
materials. Where contamination of system components has organic compound (VOC) content exceeding 25 ppm
occurred, the affected component shall not be installed in as methane equivalents.
the system.
(7) Breathing air shall not have a pronounced or unusual
odor.
F 1201.0 System Acceptance and Certification. (8) Breathing air shall have a concentration of nitrogen not
F 1201.
tion, 1 Statiand
assembly, c Pressu re Testi
installation of the Following
ng.piping fabrica-
distribution less than1989:5.6]
[NFPA 75 percent and not more than 81 percent.
system, exterior connection panel, and interior cylinder fill The written report of the analysis shall be submitted to
panels, the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall witness the the Authority Having Jurisdiction, documenting that the
pneumatic testing of the complete system at a test pressure breathing air is in accordance with this section.
of not less than 7500 psi (51 711 kPa) using oil-free dry air, F 1201.5.1 Air Quali ty Analys is. During the period
nitrogen, or argon. A pneumatic test of not less than 24 of air quality analysis, the air fill panel inlet shall be
hours shall be performed. During this test, all fittings, secured so that no air is capable of being introduced
joints, and system components shall be inspected for leaks. into the system and each air fill panel shall be provided
A solution compatible with the system component materials with a sign stating, “AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS IN
shall be used on each joint and fitting. Defects in the system PROGRESS, DO NOT FILL OR USE ANY AIR
or leaks detected shall be documented on an inspection FROM THIS SYSTEM.” This sign shall be not less
report, repaired or replaced. As an alternate, a pressure- than 81⁄2 inches (216 mm) by 11 inches (279 mm) with
decay test in accordance with ASME B31.3 shall be permit- not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) lettering.
ted.
F 1201.6 Annual Air S amplin g. The breathing air
F 1201.2 Low Pressur e Switch Tes t. Upon successful within the system shall be sampled and certified annually
completion of the 24 hour static pressure test, the system’s and inspected in accordance with the procedure in Section
low-pressure monitoring switch shall be calibrated to not F 1201.5.
less than 3000 psi (20 684 kPa) descending, and tested to
verify that the signal is annunciated at the building’s main F 1201.7 Final Proof Test. The Authority Having Juris-
diction shall witness the filling of two empty 66 cubic foot
fire alarm
visual panel
strobe and in
located byameans
visibleof an audible alarm and
location. (ft3) (1.87 m 3) capacity SCBA cylinders in 3 minutes or
less, using compressed air supplied by fire department
F 1201.3 Compatibility Check. Each air fill panel and equipment connected to the exterior fire department con-
station, and each exterior fire department connection panel, nection panel. The SCBA cylinders shall be filled at the air
shall be tested for compatibility with the fire department’s fill panel or station farthest from the exterior fire depart-
SCBA fill fittings. ment connection panel. Following this, not less than two air
F 1201. 4 Material Cer tifi catio ns. The pipe or tubing samples shall then be taken from separate air filling stations
material certifications shall be provided to the Authority and submitted to an independent certified gas analyst labo-
Having Jurisdiction. ratory to verify the system’s cleanliness and that the air is in
F 1201.5 Air Sampling. Before the system is placed into accordance with the requirements of NFPA 1989. The
service, a minimum of two samples shall be taken from sep- written report shall be provided to the Authority Having
arate air fill panels and submitted to an independent certi- Jurisdiction certifying that the air analysis is in accordance
fied gas analysis laboratory to verify the system’s cleanli- with the above requirements.
ness and that the air is in accordance with the following
requirements for breathing air:
(1) Breathing air shall have oxygen content not less than
19.5 percent and not greater than 23.5 percent by
volume.
(2) Breathing air shall not have a concentration of carbon
monoxide exceeding 5.0 parts per million (ppm) by
volume.
(3) Breathing air shall not have a concentration of carbon
dioxide exceeding 1000 ppm by volume.
(4) Breathing air shall not have a con centration of co n-
densed oil and particulate exceeding 7.2 E-11 pounds
per cubic inch (lb/in3) (2.0 mg/m3) at 72°F (22°C) and
30 inches of Hg (102 kPa).
(5) Where breathing air supply for respirators is stored at
pressures exceeding 15 bar (1500 kPa), the breathing

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SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
(The content of this Appendix is based on Annex F of NFPA 54)

G 101.0 General.
G 101.1 Applicability. This appendix provides general

guidelineswith
equipped for sizing ventingCategory
draft hoods, systems Iserving appliances
appliances, and
appliances listed for use with Type B vents.
» G 101.2 Examples Using Single Appliance Venting
Tables. See Figure G 101.2(1) through Figure G 101.2(14).

Table 510.1.2(2) is used where sizing a single-wall metal vent connector

attached to a Type B double-wall gas vent.
Note: The appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-
equipped or fan-assisted type.
FIGURE G 101.2(2)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE
«
APPLIANCE WITH A SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTOR

Table 510.1.2(1) is used where sizing a Type B double-wall gas vent con-
nected directly to the appliance.
Note: The appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-
equipped or fan-assisted type.
» FIGURE G 101.2(1)
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE
APPLIANCE WITH A TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT

Table 510.1.2(3) is used where sizing a Type B double-wall gas vent con-
nector attached to a tile-lined masonry chimney.
Notes:
1. A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner.
2. The appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-equipped or
fan-assisted type.
FIGURE G 101.2(3)
VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE APPLIANCE
«
WITH A MASONRY CHIMNEY AND A TYPE B
DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTOR

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Table 510.1.2(4) is used where sizing a single-wall vent connector attached Table 510.2(1) is used where sizing Type B double-wall gas vent connec-
to a tile-lined masonry chimney. tors attached to a Type B double-wall common vent.
Notes: Note: Each appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-
1. A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner. equipped or fan-assisted type.
2. The appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-equipped
or fan-assisted type.
» FIGURE G 101.2(4)
FIGURE G 101.2(6)
VENT SYSTEM SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES WITH
«
VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE APPLIANCE
USING A MASONRY CHIMNEY AND A SINGLE-WALL TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL
METAL VENT CONNECTOR VENT CONNECTORS

Asbestos cement Type B or single-wall metal vent serving a single draft Table 510.2(2) is used where sizing single-wall vent connectors attached to
hood-equipped appliance. [See Table 510.1.2(5)] a Type B double-wall common vent.

» FIGURE G 101.2(5)
ASBESTOS CEMENT TYPE B OR SINGLE-WALL METAL
Note: Each appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-
equipped or fan-assisted type.
VENT SYSTEM SERVING A SINGLE DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED
APPLIANCE
FIGURE G 101.2(7)
VENT SYSTEM SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES WITH
«
TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT AND SINGLE-WALL METAL
VENT CONNECTORS

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Table 510.2(3) is used where sizing Type B double-wall vent con-

nectors attached to a tile-lined masonry chimney. Asbestos cement Type B or single-wall metal pipe vent serving two or more
vent connectors draft hood-equipped appliances. [See Table 510.2(5)]
Notes:
1. A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner.
2. The appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood - FIGURE G 101.2(10)
ASBESTOS CEMENT TYPE B OR SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT
«
equipped or fan-assisted type.
» FIGURE G 101.2(8)
MASONRY CHIMNEY SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES
SYSTEMS SERVING TWO OR MORE DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED
APPLIANCES

WITH TYPE B DOUBLE-WALL VENT CONNECTORS

Table 510.2(4)
attached is usedmasonry
to a tile-lined where sizing single-wall metal vent connectors
chimney. Example: Manifolded common vent connector LM shall not exceed 18
times the common vent connector manifold inside diameter; that is, a 4 inch
(102 mm) inside diameter common vent connector manifold shall not
Notes: exceed 72 inches (1829 mm) in length.
1 A is the equivalent cross-sectional area of the tile liner.
2. Each appliance is permitted to be either Category I draft hood-equipped Note: This is an illustration of a typical manifolded vent connector.
or fan-assisted type. Different appliance, vent connector, or common vent types are possible.
» FIGURE G 101.2(9)
MASONRY CHIMNEY SERVING TWO OR MORE APPLIANCES
FIGURE G 101.2(11) «
USE OF MANIFOLDED COMMON VENT CONNECTORS
WITH SINGLE-WALL METAL VENT CONNECTORS

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Example: Offset common vent

Note: This is an illustration of a typical offset vent. Different appliance,
vent connector, or vent types are possible.
» FIGURE G 101.2(12)
USE OF OFFSET COMMON VENT

FIGURE G 101.2(14)
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN OF MULTISTORY VENTS USING
«
VENT CONNECTOR AND COMMON VENT DESIGN TABLES

G 101.3 Example 1: Single Draft Hood-Equipped

Appliance. An installer has a 120 000 British thermal units
«
per hour (Btu/h) (35 kW) input appliance with a 5 inch (127
mm) diameter draft hood outlet that needs to be vented into a
10 foot (3048 mm) high Type B vent system. What size vent
shall be used assuming: (1) a5 foot (1524 mm) lateral single-
wall metal vent connector is used with two 90 degree (1.57
rad) elbows or (2) a 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral single-wall
metal vent connector is used with three 90 degree (1.57 rad)
elbows in the vent system? (See Figure G 101.3)
Solution:
Table 510.1.2(2) shall be used to solve this problem
because single-wall metal vent connectors are being used
» FIGURE G 101.2(13)
MULTISTORY GAS VENT DESIGN PROCEDURE
with a Type B vent, as follows:
FOR EACH SEGMENT OF SYSTEM (1) Read down the first column in Table 510.1.2(2) until
the row associated with a 10 foot (3048 mm) height
and 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral is found. Read across this
row until a vent capacity exceeding 120 000 Btu/h (35

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kW) is located in the shaded columns labeled NAT (3048 mm) lateral. Read across this row, looking at the FAN
Max for draft hood-equipped appliances. In this case, a Min and FAN Max columns, to find that a 3 inch (76 mm)
5 inch (127 mm) diameter vent has a capacity of 122 diameter single-wall metal vent connector is not recom-
000 Btu/h (35.7 kW) and shall be permitted to be used mended. Moving to the next larger size single-wall connector
for this application. [4 inch (102 mm)] we find that a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter
(2) Where three 90 degree (1.57 rad) elbows are used in single-wall metal connector has a recommended maximum
the vent system, the maximum vent capacity listed in vent capacity of 144 000 Btu/h (42 kW). The 80 000 Btu/h
the tables shall be reduced by 10 percent. This implies (23.4 kW) fan-assisted appliance is outside this range, so the
that the 5 inch (127 mm) diameter vent has an adjusted conclusion is that a single-wall metal connector shall not be
capacity
vent of 110
system shall000 Btu/h (32tokW).
be increased In this
6 inches (152case,
mm)the
in used to vent the appliance using a 10 foot (3048 mm) of
lateral for the connector. However, if the 80,000 Btu/hr (23.4
diameter. See the following calculations: kW) input appliance is moved within 5 feet(1524 mm) of the
vertical vent, a 4 inch (102 mm) single-wall metal connector
122 000 Btu/h (35.7 kW) x 0.90 = 110 000 Btu/h (32 shall be used to vent the appliance. Table 510.1.2(2) shows
kW) for 5 inch (127 mm) vent the acceptable range of vent capacities for a 4 inch (102 mm)
From Table 510.1.2(2), select 6 inch (152 mm) vent. vent with 5 feet (1524 mm) of lateral to be between 72 000
186 000 Btu/h (54.5 kW) x 0.90 = 167 000 Btu/h (49 Btu/h (21.1 kW) and 157 000 Btu/h (46kW).
kW) Where the ap pliance cannot be mov ed closer to t he
vertical vent, then a Type B vent shall be used as the con-
This figure is exceeding the required 120 000 nector material. In this case, Table 510.1.2(1) shows that,
Btu/h (35 kW). Therefore, use a 6 inch (152 mm) vent for a 30 foot (9144 mm) high vent with 10 feet (3048 mm)
and connector where three elbows are used. of lateral, the acceptable range of vent capacities for a
4 inch (102 mm) diameter vent attached to a fan-assisted
appliance is between 37 000 Btu/h (10.8 kW) and 150 000
Btu/h (44 kW).

For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour =
0.293 kW
» FIGURE G 101.3
SINGLE DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED APPLIANCE – EXAMPLE 1

» GAppliance.
101.4 Example 2: Single Fan-Assisted
An installer has an 80 000 Btu/h (23.4 kW)
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour =
0.293 kW
input fan-assisted appliance that shall be installed using 10
feet (3048 mm) of lateral connector attached to a 30 foot
high (9144 mm) Type B vent. Two 90 degree (1.57 rad)
FIGURE
SINGLE FAN-ASSISTE G 101.4
D APPLIANCE – EXAMPLE 2
«
elbows are needed for the installation. Is a single-wall metal
vent connector permitted to be used for this application?
(See Figure G 101.4)
G 101.5 Example 3: Interpolating Between Table «
Values. An installer has an 80 000 Btu/h (23.4 kW) input
appliance with a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter draft hood outlet
Solution: that needs to be vented into a 12 foot (3658 mm) high Type
Table 510.1.2(2) refers to the use of single-wall metal vent B vent. The vent connector has a 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral
connectors with Type B vent. In the first column find the row length and is also Type B vent. Is this appliance permitted to
associated with a 30 foot (9144 mm) height and a 10 foot be vented using a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter vent?

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Solution: inch (152 mm) diameter column to find a maximum com-

Table 510.1.2(1) is used in the case of an all Type B Vent bined capacity of 257 000 Btu/h (75 kW). Since the two
system. However, since there is no entry in Table 510.1.2(1) appliances total 185 000 Btu/h (54 kW), a 6 inch (152 mm)
for a height of 12 feet (3658 mm), interpolation shall be common vent shall be used.
used. Read down the 4 inch (102 mm) diameter NAT Max
column to the row associated with a 10 foot (3048 mm)
height and 5 foot (1524 mm) lateral to find the capacity
value of 77 000 Btu/h (22.6 kW). Read further down to the
15 foot
find the (4572 mm)
capacity height,
value of 875 000
foot Btu/h
(1524(25.5
mm) kW).
lateralThe
rowdif-
to
ference between the 15 foot (4572 mm) height capacity
value and the 10 foot (3048 mm) height capacity value is 10
000 Btu/h (3 kW). The capacity for a vent system with a 12
foot (3658 mm) height is equal to the capacity for a 10 foot
(3048 mm) height plus two-fifths of the difference between
the 10 foot (3048 mm) and 15 foot (4572 mm) height values,
or 77 000 Btu/h (22.6 kW) +2⁄5 x 10 000 Btu/h (3 kW) = 81
000 Btu/h (23.7 kW). Therefore, a 4 inch (102 mm) diame-
ter vent shall be used in the installation.
» G 101.6 Example 4: Common Venting Two Draft
Hood-Equipped Appliances.A 35 000 Btu/h (10.3 kW)
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour =
water heater is to be common vented with a 150 000 Btu/h 0.293 kW
(44 kW) furnace, using a common vent with a total height of
30 feet (9144 mm). The connector rise is 2 feet (610 mm) for
FIGURE G 101.6
COMMON VENTING TWO DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED
«
the water heater with a horizontal length of 4 feet (1219 APPLIANCES – EXAMPLE 4
mm). The connector rise for the furnace is 3 feet (914 mm)
with a horizontal length of 8 feet (2438 mm). Assume single-
wall metal connectors will be used with Type B vent. What G 101.7 ExampleWater
5(a): Common Venting a Draft
size connectors and combined vent should be used in this
Hood-Equipped Heater with a Fan-Assisted
Furnace into a Type B Vent.In this case, a 35 000 Btu/h
«
installation? (See Figure G 101.6) (10.3 kW) input draft hood-equipped water heater with a 4
inch (102 mm) diameter draft hood outlet, 2 feet (610 mm)
Solution: of connector rise, and 4 feet (1219 mm) of horizontal length
is to be common vented with a 100 000 Btu/h (29 kW) fan-
Table 510.2(2) shall be used to size single-wall metal vent assisted furnace with a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter flue collar,
connectors attached to Type B vertical vents. In the vent 3 feet (914 mm) of connector rise, and 6 feet (1829 mm) of
connector capacity portion of Table 510.2(2), find the row horizontal length. The common vent consists of a 30 foot
associated with a 30 foot (9144 mm) vent height. For a 2 (9144 mm) height of Type B vent. What are the recom-
foot (610 mm) rise on the vent connector for the water mended vent diameters for each connector and the common
heater, read the shaded columns for draft hood-equipped vent? The installer would like to use a single-wall metal vent
appliances to find that a 3 inch (76 mm) diameter vent con- connector. (See Figure G 101.7)
nector has a capacity of 37 000 Btu/h (10.8 kW). Therefore,
a 3 inch (76 mm) single-wall metal vent connector shall be
Solution:
used with the water heater. For a draft hood-equipped
furnace with a 3 foot (914 mm) rise, read across the row to Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter. Since the
find that a 5 inch (127 mm) diameter vent connector has a water heater vent connector horizontal length of 4 feet
maximum capacity of 120 000 Btu/h (35 kW) (which is too (1219 mm) is less than the maximum value listed in Table
small for the furnace), and a 6 inch (152 mm) diameter vent 510.2(2), theUsing
adjustment. venting
the table
Vent values shallCapacity
Connector be used portion
withoutof
connector has a maximum vent capacity of 172 000 Btu/h Table 510.2(2), read down the Total Vent Height (H)
(50 kW). Therefore, a 6 inch (152 mm) diameter vent con- column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and read across the 2 feet
nector shall be used with the 150 000 Btu/h (44 kW) (610 mm) Connector Rise (R) row to the first Btu/h rating
furnace. Since both vent connector horizontal lengths are in the NAT Max column that is equal to or exceeding the
less than the maximum lengths listed in Section 510.2.1, the water heater input rating. The table shows that a 3 inch (76
table values shall be used without adjustments. mm) vent connector has a maximum input rating of 37 000
In the common vent capacity portion of Table 510.2(2), Btu/h (10.8 kW). Although this rating is exceeding the
find the row associated with a 30 foot (9144 mm) vent water heater input rating, a 3 inch (76 mm) vent connector
height and read over to the NAT + NAT portion of the 6 is prohibited by Section 510.2.17. A 4 inch (102 mm) vent

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connector has a maximum input rating of 67 000 Btu/h Summary: In this example, the installer shall use a 4 inch
(19.6 kW) and is equal to the draft hood outlet diameter. A (102 mm) diameter, single-wall metal vent connector for
4 inch (102 mm) vent connector is selected. Since the water the water heater and a 4 inch (102 mm) diameter, single-
heater is equipped with a draft hood, there are no minimum wall metal vent connector for the furnace. The common vent
input rating restrictions. shall be a 5 inch (127 mm) diameter Type B vent.
G 101.8 Example 5(b): Common Venting into an
Interior Masonry Chimney. In this case, the water
«
heater and fan-assisted furnace of Example 5(a) are to be
common-vented into a clay-tile-lined masonry chimney
with a 30 foot (9144 mm) height. The chimney is not
exposed to the outdoors below the roof line. The internal
dimensions of the clay tile liner are nominally 8 inches (203
mm) by 12 inches (305 mm). Assuming the same vent con-
nector heights, laterals, and materials found in Example
5(a), what are the recommended vent connector diameters,
and is this an acceptable installation?

Solution:
Table 510.2(4) is used to size common venting installations
involving single-wall connectors into masonry chimneys.
Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter. Using Table
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 510.2(4), Vent Connector Capacity, read down the Vent
0.293 kW
Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm), and read across
» FIGURE G 101.7
COMMON VENTING A DRAFT HOOD-EQUIPPED WATER
the 2 feet (610 mm) Connector Rise (R) row to the first
HEATER WITH A FAN-ASSISTED FURNACE INTO A TYPE B Btu/h rating in the NAT Max column that is equal to or
DOUBLE-WALL COMMON VENT – EXAMPLE 5(a) exceeding the water heater input rating. The table shows
that a 3 inch (76 mm) vent connector has a maximum input
Furnace Vent Connector Diameter. Using the Vent of 31 000 Btu/h (9 kW), while a 4 inch (102 mm) vent con-
nector has a maximum input of 57 000 Btu/h (16.7 kW). A
Connector Capacity portion of Table 510.2(2), read down 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector is be used.
the Total Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and
Furnace Vent Connector Diameter. Using the Vent
across the 3 feet (914 mm) Connector Rise (R) row. Since Connector Capacity portion of Table 510.2(4), read down
the furnace has a fan-assisted combustion system, find the the total Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) and
first FAN Max column with a Btu/h rating exceeding the across the 3 feet (914 mm) Connector Rise (R) row.
furnace input rating. The 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector Because the furnace has a fan-assisted combustion system,
has a maximum input rating of 119 000 Btu/h (34.9 kW) find the first FAN Max column with a Btu/h rating exceed-
and a minimum input rating of 85 000 Btu/h (24.9 kW). ing the furnace input rating. The 4 inch (102 mm) vent con-
The 100 000 Btu/h (29 kW) furnace in this example nector has a maximum input rating of 127 000 Btu/h (37
falls within this range, so a 4 inch (102 mm) connector is kW) and a minimum input rating of 95 000 Btu/h (27.8
used. Since the furnace vent connector horizontal length of kW). The 100 000 Btu/h (29 kW) furnace in this example
6 feet (1829 mm) is less than the maximum value listed in falls within this range, so a 4 inch (102 mm) connector is
Section 510.2.1, the venting table values shall be used used.
without adjustment. Where the furnace had an input rating Masonry Chimney. From Table G 101.8, the equivalent
of 80 000 Btu/h (23.4 kW), a Type B vent connector is area for a nominal liner size of 8 inches (203 mm) by 12
needed in order to meet the minimum capacity limit. inches (305 mm) is 63.6 square inches (0.041 m2). Using
Common Vent Diameter. The total input to the Table 510.2(4), Common Vent Capacity, read down the
common vent is 135 000 Btu/h (40 kW). Using the FAN + NAT column under the Minimum Internal Area of
Common Vent Capacity portion of Table 510.2(2), read Chimney value of 63 to the row for 30 foot (9144 mm)
down the Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm) height to find a capacity value of 739 000 Btu/h (217 kW).
and across this row to find the smallest vent diameter in the The combined input rating of the furnace and water heater,
FAN + NAT column that has a Btu/h rating equal to or 135 000 Btu/h (40 kW), is less than the table value so this is
exceeding 135 000 Btu/h (40 kW). The 4 inch (102 mm) an acceptable installation.
common vent has a capacity of 132 000 Btu/h (39 kW) and Section 510.2.16 requires the common vent area to not
the 5 inch (127 mm) common vent has a capacity of 202 exceed seven times the smallest listed appliance categorized
000 Btu/h (59 kW). Therefore, the 5 inch (127 mm) vent area, flue collar area, or draft hood outlet area. Both
common vent shall be used in this example. appliances in this installation have 4 inch (102 mm) diame-

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» TABLE G 101.8
MASONRY CHIMNEY LINER DIMENSIONS WITH CIRCULAR
ter outlets. From Table G 101.8, the equivalent area for an
EQUIVALENTS*
inside diameter of 4 inches (102 mm) is 12.2 square inches
(0.008 m2). Seven times 12.2 equals 85.4, which is exceed-
INSIDE
INSIDE ing 63.6, so this configuration is acceptable.
NOMINAL LINER
SIZE
DIMENSIONS
OF LINER
DIAMETER OR
EQUIVALENT
EQUIVALENT
AREA
G 101.9 Example 5(c): Common Venting into an
Exterior Masonry Chimney.In this case, the water heater
«
(inches) DIAMETER (square inches)
(inches)
(inches) and fan-assisted furnace of Examples 5(a) and 5(b) are to be
common-vented into an exterior masonry chimney. The
4.0 12.2
chimney height, clay-tile-liner dimensions, and vent connec-
5.0 19.6 tor heights and laterals are the same as in Example 5(b). This
8x4 2 1
⁄2 x 6 1 ⁄2 system is being installed in Charlotte, North Carolina. Does
6.0 28.3
this exterior masonry chimney need to be relined? Where so,
7.0 38.3 what corrugated metallic liner size is recommended? What
7.4 42.7 vent connector diameters are recommended? [See Table G
8x8 6 3
⁄4 x 6 3 ⁄4 101.8 and Figure 510.1.2(6)]
8.0 50.3
9.0 63.6
12
x8 6 1
⁄2 x 101⁄2 Solution:
10.0 78.5 According to Section 510.2.19, Type B vent connectors
10.4 83.3 are required to be used with exterior masonry chimneys.
12x12 9 3
⁄4 x 9 3 ⁄4 Use Table 510.2(8) and Table 510.2(9) to size FAN+NAT
11.0 95.0
common venting installations involving Type-B double-
11.8 107.5 wall connectors into exterior masonry chimneys.
12x16 9 1
⁄2 x 131⁄2 12.0 113.0 The local 99 percent winter design temperature needed
14.0 153.9
to use Table 510.2(8) and Table 510.2(9) shall be found in
the ASHRAE Handbook – Fundamentals. For Charlotte,
14.5 162.9 North Carolina, this design temperature is 19°F (-7.2°C).
16x16 13 1
⁄4 x 131⁄4
15.0 176.7 Chimney Liner Requirement. As in Example 5(b), use
16.2 206.1 the 63 square inches (0.04 m2) internal area column for this
16x20 13x17 size clay tile liner. Read down the 63 square inches (0.04
18.0 254.4 m2) column of Table 510.2(8) to the 30 foot (9144 mm)
18.2 260.2 height row to find that the combined appliance maximum
20x20 16 3
⁄4 x 163⁄4 input is 747 000 Btu/h (218.9 kW). The combined input
20.0 314.1 rating of the appliance in this installation, 135 000 Btu/h
20.1 314.2 (40 kW), is less than the maximum value, so this criterion is
20x24 16 1
⁄2 x 201⁄2 satisfied. Table 510.2(9), at a 19°F (-7.2°C) design temper-
22.0 380.1
ature, and at the same vent height and internal area used
22.1 380.1 earlier, shows that the minimum allowable input rating of a
24x24 20 1
⁄4 x 20 ⁄4
1
space-heating appliance is 470 000 Btu/h (137.7 kW). The
24.0 452.3
furnace input rating of 100 000 Btu/h (29 kW) is less than
24x28 20 1
⁄4 x 241⁄4 24.1 456.2 this minimum value. So this criterion is not satisfied, and an
26.4 543.3 alternative venting design shall be used, such as a Type B
28x28 24 1
⁄4 x 241⁄4 vent shown in Example 5(a) or a listed chimney liner
27.0 572.5
system shown in the rest of the example.
27.9 607.0 According to Section 510.2.18, Table 510.2(1) or Table
30x30 25 1
⁄2 x 251⁄2
30.0 706.8 510.2(2) are used for sizing corrugated metallic liners in
masonry chimneys, with the maximum common vent
30x36 25 1
⁄2 x 311⁄2 30.9 749.9 capacities reduced by 20 percent. This example will be con-
33.0 855.3 tinued assuming Type B vent connectors.
34.4 929.4 Water Heater Vent Connector Diameter. Using Table
36x36 31 1
⁄2 x 311⁄2 510.2(1) Connector Capacity, read down the total Vent
36.0 1017.9 Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm), and read across
For SI units:1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square inch = 0.000645 m2 the 2 feet (610 mm) Connector Rise (R) row to the first
* Where liner sizes differ dimensionally from those shown in this table, Btu/hour rating in the NAT Max column that is equal to or
equivalent diameters shall be permitted to be determined from published exceeding the water heater input rating. The table shows
tables for square and rectangular ducts of equivalent carrying capacity or that a 3 inch (76 mm) vent connector has a maximum
by other engineering methods.
capacity of 39 000 Btu/h (11.4 kW). Although this rating is

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exceeding the water heater input rating, a 3 inch (76 mm)

vent connector is prohibited by Section 510.2.19. A 4 inch
(102 mm) vent connector has a maximum input rating of 70
000 Btu/h (20.5 kW) and is equal to the draft hood outlet
diameter. A 4 inch (102 mm) vent connector is selected.
Furnace Vent Connector Diameter. Using Table
510.2(1), Vent Connector Capacity, read down the total
Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144 mm), and read

across
first the 3rating
Btu/h feet (914
in themm)
FANConnector Rise that
MAX column (R) is
row to the
equal to
or exceeding the furnace input rating. The 100 000 Btu/h
(29 kW) furnace in this example falls within this range, so a
4 inch (102 mm) connector shall be permitted.
Chimney Liner Diameter. The total input to the
common vent is 135 000 Btu/h (40 kW). Using the
Common Vent Capacity portion of Table 510.2(1), read
down the total Vent Height (H) column to 30 feet (9144
mm) and across this row to find the smallest vent diameter
in the FAN + NAT column that has a Btu/h rating exceed-
ing 135 000 Btu/h (40 kW). The 4 inch (102 mm) common
vent has a capacity of 138 000 Btu/h (40.4 kW). Reducing
the maximum capacity by 20 percent results in a maximum
capacity for a 4 inch (102 mm) corrugated liner of 110 000
Btu/h (32 kW), less than the total input of 135 000 Btu/h
(40 kW). So a larger liner is needed. The 5 inch (127 mm)
common vent capacity listed in Table 510.2(1) is 210 000
Btu/h (62 kW), and after reducing by 20 percent is 168 000
Btu/h (49.2 kW). Therefore, a 5 inch (127 mm) corrugated
metal liner shall be used in this example.
Single Wall Connectors. Once it has been established
that relining the chimney is necessary, Type B double-wall
vent connectors are not specifically required. This example
shall be permitted to be redone using Table 510.2(2) for
single-wall vent connectors. For this case, the vent connec-
tor and liner diameters would be the same as found for
Type B double-wall connectors.

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 APPENDIX H
PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

H 101.0 Gener al. division of the lot or erection of structures on the lot shall
H 101.1 Applicability. This appendix provides general be made where such division or structure impairs the use-
guidelines for the materials, design, and installation of fulness of the 100 percent expansion area.
private sewage disposal systems. H 101.7 Capacity. No property shall be improved in

» H 101.2 General Requirements. Where permitted by

Section 713.0, the building sewer shall be permitted to be
excess of its capacity to properly absorb sewage effluent by
the means provided in this code. «
connected to a private sewage disposal system in accor- Exception: The Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be per-
dance with the provisions of this appendix. The type of mitted to, at its discretion, approve an alternate system.
system shall be determined on the basis of location, soil
porosity, and groundwater level, and shall be designed to
H 101.8 Location. No private sewage disposal system, or «
part thereof, shall be located in any lot other than the lot that is
receive all sewage from the property. The system, except as the site of the building or structure served by such private
otherwise approved, shall consist of a septic tank with efflu- sewage disposal system, nor shall anyprivate sewage disposal
ent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one or system or part thereof be located at any point havingless than
more seepage pits, or into a combination of subsurface dis- the minimum distances indicated in Table H101.8.
po sa l fi el d an d se ep ag e pi ts . Th e Au th or it y Ha vi ng
Jurisdiction shall be permitted to grant exceptions to the pro- Nothing contained in this code shall be construed to
visions of this appendix for permitted structures that have prohibit the use of all or part of an abutting lot to provide
been destroyed due to fire or natural disaster and that cannot additional space for a private sewage disposal system or part
be reconstructed in compliance with these provisions provid- thereof where proper cause, transfer of ownership, or change
of boundary not in violation of other requirements has been
ed that such exceptions are the minimum necessary.
first established to the satisfaction of the Authority Having
» Hquality
101.3 Quantity and Quality. Where the quantity or
of the sewage is such that the above system cannot be
Jurisdiction. The instrument recording such action shall
constitute an agreement with the Authority Having
expected to function satisfactorily for commercial, agricul- Jurisdi ction, whi ch shall clearly st ate and show th at the
tural, and industrial plumbing systems; for installations areas so joined or used shall be maintained as a unit during
where appreciable amounts of industrial or indigestible the time they are so used. Such agreement shall be recorded
wastes are produced; for occupancies producing abnormal in the office of the County Recorder as part of the conditions
quantities of sewage or liquid waste; or where grease inter- of ownership of said properties and shall be binding on
ceptors are required by other parts of this code, the method heirs, successors, and assigns to such properties. A copy of
of sewage treatment and disposal shall be first approved by the instrument recording such proceedings shall be filed
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Special sewage disposal with the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
systems for minor, limited, or temporary uses shall be first
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
H 101.9 Building Permit. Where there is insufficient lot
area or improper soil conditions for sewage disposal for the
«
» Disposal systems shall be designed to utilize the most
H 101.4 Septic Tank and Disposal Field Systems. building or land use proposed, and the Authority Having
Jurisdiction so finds, no building permit shall be issued and
porous or absorptive portions of the soil formation. Where no private sewage disposal shall be permitted. Where space
the groundwater level extends to within 12 feet (3658 mm) or soil conditions are critical, no building permit shall be
or less of the ground surface or where the upper soil is issued until engineering data and test reports satisfactory to
porous and the underlying stratum is rock or impervious the Authority Having Jurisdiction have been submitted and
soil, a septic tank and disposal field system shall be approved.
installed.
» H 101.5 Flood Hazard Areas. Disposal systems shall be
H 101.10 Additional Requirements. Nothing con-
tained in this appendix shall be construed to prevent the
«
located outside of flood hazard areas. Authority Having Jurisdiction from requiring compliance
Exception: Where suitable sites outside of flood hazard with additional requirements than those contained herein,
areas are not available, disposal systems shall be permitted where such additional requirements are essential to main-
to be located in flood hazard areas on sites where the effects tain a safe and sanitary condition.
of inundation under conditions of the design flood are mini-
mized.
H 101.11 Alternate Systems. Alternate systems shall
be permitted to be used by special permission of the
«
» H 101.6 Design. Private sewage disposal systems shall be
so designed that additional seepage pits or subsurface drain
Authority Having Jurisdiction after being satisfied of their
adequacy. This authorization is based on extensive field and
fields, equivalent to not less than 100 percent of the test data from conditions similar to those at the proposed
required srcinal system, shall be permitted to be installed site, or require such additional data as necessary to provide
where the srcinal system cannot absorb all the sewage. No assurance that the alternate system will produce continuous

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» TABLE H 101.8
LOCATION OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM
MINIMUM HORIZONTAL DISTANCE IN SEEPAGE PIT OR
BU IL D IN G S E W E R S E P T IC T A NK D I SP O S A L F IE L D
CLEAR REQUIRED FROM CESSPOOL
1 feet
2 feet
5 feet
8 feet
8
Building or structures
Property line adjoining private property Clear2 feet
5 feet
5 feet
8
Water supply wells 50 feet3 50feet 100feet 150feet
Streamsandotherbodiesofwater 50feet 50feet 100 feet7 150 feet7
Trees – 10 feet – 10 feet
Seepage pits or cesspools8 – feet
5 feet
5 12
feet
Disposal field8 – 5 feet 4 feet4 5 feet
On-site domestic water service line 1 foot 5 feet
5 feet
5 feet
5
Distribution box – – feet
5 5feet
Pressure public water main 10 feet6 10feet 10feet 10feet
For SI units: 1 foot = 304.8 mm
Notes:
1
Including porches and steps, whether covered or uncovered, breezeways, roofed porte cocheres, roofed patios, carports, covered walks, covered drive-
ways, and similar structures or appurtenances.
2
See Section 312.3.
3
Drainage piping shall clear domestic water supply wells by not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm). This distance shall be permitted to be reduced to not less than
25 feet (7620 mm) where the drainage piping is constructed of materials approved for use within a building.
4
Plus 2 feet (610 mm) for each additional 1 foot (305 mm) of depth in excess of 1 foot (305 mm) below the bottom of the drain line. (See Section H 601.0)
5
See Section 720.0.
6
For parallel construction – For crossings, approval by the Health Department shall be required.
7
These minimum clear horizontal distances shall also apply between disposal fields, seepage pits, and the mean high-tide line.
8
Where disposal fields, seepage pits, or both are installed in sloping ground, the minimum horizontal distance between any part of the leaching system and
ground surface shall be 15 feet (4572 mm).

and long-range results at the proposed site, not less than square feet (m 2) of sidewall, shall be predicated on the
equivalent to systems which are specifically authorized. required septic tank capacity in gallons (liters), estimated
Where demonstration systems are to be considered for waste/sewage flow rate, or whichever is greater, and shall be
installation, conditions for installation, maintenance, and in accordance with Table H 201.1(3) as determined for the
monitoring at each such site shall first be established by the type of soil found in the excavation, and shall be as follows:
Authority Having Jurisdiction. (1) Where disposal fields are installed, not less than 150
Approved aerobic systems shall be permitted to be sub- square feet (13.9 m2) of trench bottom shall be provid-
stituted for conventional septic tanks provided the ed for each system exclusive of any hard pan, rock,
Authority Having Jurisdiction is satisfied that such systems clay, or other impervious formations. Sidewall area in
will produce results not less than equivalent to septic tanks, excess of the required 12 inches (305 mm) and not
whether their aeration systems are operating or not. exceeding 36 inches (914 mm) below the leach line
shall be permitted to be added to the trench bottom area
where computing absorption areas.
H 201.0 Capacity of Septic Tanks.
(2) Where leaching beds are permitted in lieu of trenches,
H 201.1 General. The liquid capacity of septic tanks shall the area of each such bed shall be not less than 50
comply with Table H 201.1(1) and Table H 201.1(2) as percent greater than the tabular requirements for trench-
determined by the number of bedrooms or apartment units in es. Perimeter sidewall area in excess of the required 12
dwelling occupancies and the estimated waste/sewage design inches (305 mm) and not exceeding 36 inches (914 mm)
flow
minedrate
fromor Table
the number of this
702.1 of plumbing fixture units
code, whichever as deter-
is greater in below the leach line shall be permitted to be added to the
trench bottom area where computing absorption areas.
other building occupancies. The capacity of any one septic (3) No excavation for a lea ch line or l each bed s hall be
tank and its drainage system shall belimited by the soil struc- located within 5 feet (1524 mm) of the water table nor
ture classification in Table H 201.1(3), and as specified in to a depth where sewage is capable of contaminating
Table H 201.1(4). the underground water stratum that is usable for
domestic purposes.
H 301.0 Area of Disposal Fields and Seepage Pits. Exception: In areas where the records or data indicate
H 301.1 General. The minimum effective absorption area that the groundwaters are grossly degraded, the 5 foot
in disposal fields in square feet (m2), and in seepage pits in (1524 mm) separation requirement shall be permitted

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TABLE H 201.1(1)
CAPACITY OF SEPTIC TANKS1, 2, 3, 4

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS - MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS OR OTHER USES: MAXIMUM FIXTURE MINIMUM SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY
NUMBER OF BEDROOMS APARTMENTS - ONE BEDROOM EACH UNITS SERVED PER TABLE 702.1 (gallons)
2 or 1 – 15 750
3 – 20 1000
4 units 2 25 1200
6 or 5 3 33 1500
– 4 45 2000
– 5 55 2250
– 6 60 2500
– 7 70 2750
– 8 80 3000
– 9 90 3250
– 10 100 3500
For SI units: 1 gallon = 3.785 L
Notes:
1
Extra bedroom, 150 gallons (568 L) each.
2
Extra dwelling units over 10: 250 gallons (946 L) each.
3
Extra fixture units over 100: 25 gallons (94.6 L) per fixture unit.
4
Septic tank sizes in this table include sludge storage capacity and the connection of domestic food waste disposers without further volume increase.

TABLE H 201.1(2)
1, 2, 3
ESTIMATED WASTE/SEWAGE FLOW RATES
T YO
PCE CUPA NCY
F G A L LOP
NDE
SARY
1. Airports..............................................................................................................................................................................15 per employee
5 per passenger
2. Auto washers .....................................................................................................................................Check with equipment manufacturer
3. Bowling alleys (snack bar only).................................................................................................................................................75 per lane
4. Camps:
Campground with central comfort station .......................................................................................................................35 per person
Campground with flush toilets, no showers.....................................................................................................................25 per person
Day camps (no meals served) .........................................................................................................................................15 per person
Summer and seasonal.......................................................................................................................................................50 per person
5. Churches (Sanctuary)....................................................................................................................................................................5 per seat
with kitchen waste ..................................................................................................................................................................7 per seat
6. Dance halls ...............................................................................................................................................................................5 per person
7. Factories
no showers...................................................................................................................................................................25 per employee
with showers ...............................................................................................................................................................35 per employee
Cafeteria, add ................................................................................................................................................................5 per employee
8. Hospitals....................................................................................................................................................................................250 per bed
kitchen waste only..................................................................................................................................................................25 per bed
laundry waste only .................................................................................................................................................................40 per bed
9. Hotels (no kitchen waste)...........................................................................................................................................60 per bed (2 person)
10. Institutions (Resident) ............................................................................................................................................................75 per person
Nursing home.................................................................................................................................................................125 per person
Rest home.......................................................................................................................................................................125 per person
11. Laundries, self-service
(minimum 10 hours per day).....................................................................................................................................50 per wash cycle
Commercial ......................................................................................................................................Per manufacturer’s specifications
12. Motel .................................................................................................................................................................................50 per bed space
with kitchen.................................................................................................................................................................60 per bed space
13. Offices ..............................................................................................................................................................................20 per employee

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TABLE H 201.1(2) (continued)

ESTIMATED WASTE/SEWAGE FLOW RATES 1, 2, 3

14. Parks, mobile homes ..............................................................................................................................................................250 per space

Picnic parks (toilets only).....................................................................................................................................20 per parking space
Recreational vehicles
without water hook-up.................................................................................................................................................75 per space
with water and sewer hook-up...................................................................................................................................100 per space
15. Restaurants – cafeterias .....................................................................................................................................................20 per employee
toilet ...............................................................................................................................................................................7 per customer
kitchen waste.........................................................................................................................................................................6 per meal
add for garbage disposal .......................................................................................................................................................1 per meal
add for cocktail lounge...................................................................................................................................................2 per customer
kitchen waste – disposable service .......................................................................................................................................2 per meal
16. Schools – Staff and office ......................................................................................................................................................20 per person
Elementary students .........................................................................................................................................................15 per person
Intermediate and high......................................................................................................................................................20 per student
with gym and showers, add ........................................................................................................................................5 per student
with cafeteria, add.......................................................................................................................................................3 per student
Boarding, total waste .....................................................................................................................................................100 per person
17. Service station, toilets ........................................................................................................................................................1000 for 1st bay
500 for each additional bay
18. Stores .................................................................................................................................................................................20 per employee
Public restrooms, add ......................................................................................................................1 per 10 square feet of floor space
19. Swimming pools, public ........................................................................................................................................................10 per person
20. Theaters, auditoriums....................................................................................................................................................................5 per seat
Drive-in..............................................................................................................................................................................10 per space
For SI units: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per day = 3.785 L/day
Notes:
1
Sewage disposal systems sized using the estimated waste/sewage flow rates shall be calculated as follows:
(a) Waste/sewage flow, up to 1500 gallons per day (5678 L/day)
Flow x 1.5 = septic tank size
(b) Waste/sewage flow, over 1500 gallons per day (5678 L/day)
Flow x 0.75 + 1125 = septic tank size
(c) Secondary system shall be sized for total flow per 24 hours.
2
See Section H 201.1.
3
Because of the many variables encountered, it is not possible to set absolute values for waste/sewage flow rates for all situations. The designer should
evaluate each situation and, where figures in this table need modification, they should be made with the concurrence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

TABLE H 201.1(3)
DESIGN CRITERIA OF FIVE TYPICAL SOILS
MAXIMUM ABSORPTION CAPACITY IN
REQUIRED SQUARE FEET OF LEACHING
TYPE OF SOIL GALLONS PER SQUARE FEET OF
AREA PER 100 GALLONS
LEACHING AREA FOR A 24 HOUR PERIOD

Coarse
gravel
sand
or 20 5.0
sandFine 25 4.0
Sandy
loam
sandy
orclay 40 2.5
Clay
withconsiderable
sand or
gravel 90 1.1
Claywithsmallamountofsandorgravel 120 0.8
For SI units: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 gallon per square foot = 40.7 L/m2

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TABLE H 201.1(4)
LEACHING AREA SIZE BASED ON SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY

REQUIRED SQUARE FEET OF LEACHING AREA MAXIMUM SEPTIC TANK SIZE ALLOWABLE
PER 100 GALLONS SEPTIC TANK CAPACITY
(square feet per 100 gallons) (gallons)

20–25 7500
40 5000
90 3500

120 3000
For SI units: 1 square foot per 100 gallons = 0.000245 m2/L, 1 gallon = 3.785 L

to be reduced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. of leaching area per 24 hours. Where the percolation test
The applicant shall supply evidence of groundwater shows an absorption rate greater than 5.12 gal/ft 2 (208.6
depth to the satisfaction of the Authority Having L/m2) per 24 hours, a private disposal system shall be per-
Jurisdiction. mitted where the site does not overlie groundwaters protect-
(4) The minimum effective absorption area in any seepage ed for drinking water supplies, a minimum thickness of 2
pit shall be calculated as the excavated sidewall area feet (610 mm) of the native soil below the entire proposed
below the inlet exclusive of any hardpan, rock, clay, or system is replaced by loamy sand, and the system design is
other impervious formations. The minimum required based on percolation tests made in the loamy sand.
area of porous formation shall be provided in one or
more seepage pits. No excavation shall extend within H 501.0 Septic Tank Construction.
10 feet (3048 mm) of the water table nor to a depth
H 501.1 Plans. Plans for septic tanks shall be submitted to
where sewage is capable of contaminating underground
water stratum that is usable for domestic purposes. the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval. Such plans
shall show dimensions, reinforcing, structural calculations,
Exception: In areas where the records or data indicate and such other pertinent data as required.
that themm)
(3048 groundwaters
separationare grossly degraded,
requirement shall bethe 10 foot
permitted H 501.2 Design. Septic tank design shall be such as to
to be reduced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. produce a clarified effluent consistent with accepted stan-
dards and shall provide adequate space for sludge and scum
The applicant shall supply evidence of groundwa- accumulations.
ter depth to the satisfaction of the Authority Having H 501.3 Construction. Septic tanks shall be constructed
Jurisdiction. of solid durable materials not subject to excessive corrosion
(5) Leaching chambers that comply with IAPMO PS 63 and or decay and shall be watertight.
bundled expanded polystyrene synthetic aggregate units H 501.4 Compartments. Septic tanks shall have not less
that comply with IAPMO IGC 276 shall be sized using than two compartments unless otherwise approved by the
the required area calculated using Table H 201.1(3) with Authority Having Jurisdiction. The inlet compartment of
a 0.70 multiplier. any septic tank shall be not less than two-thirds of the total
capacity of the tank, nor less than 500 gallons (1892 L)
H 401.0 Percolation Test. liquid capacity, and shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm)
in width and 5 feet (1524 mm) in length. Liquid depth shall
H 401.1 Pit Sizes. Where practicable, disposal field and
be not less than 21⁄2 feet (762 mm) nor more than 6 feet
seepage pit sizes shall be computed from Table H 201.1(3). (1829 mm). The secondary compartment of a septic tank
Seepage pit sizes shall be computed by percolation tests, shall have a capacity of not less than 250 gallons (946 L)
unless use of Table H 201.1(3) is approved by the Authority and a capacity not exceeding one-third of the total capacity
Having Jurisdiction. of such tank. In septic tanks having a 1500 gallon (5678 L)
H 401.2 Absorption Qualities. In order to determine the capacity, the secondary compartment shall be not less than
absorption qualities of seepage pits and of questionable 5 feet (1524 mm) in length.
soils other than those listed in Table H 201.1(3), the pro- H 501.5 Access. Access to each septic tank shall be pro-
posed site shall be subjected to percolation tests acceptable vided by not less than two manholes 20 inches (508 mm) in
to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. minimum dimension or by an equivalent removable cover
H 401.3 Absorption Rates. Where a percolation test is slab. One access manhole shall be located over the inlet and
required, no private disposal system shall be permitted to one access manhole shall be located over the outlet. Where
serve a building where that test shows the absorption capac- a first compartment exceeds 12 feet (3658 mm) in length,
ity of the soil is less than 0.83 gallons per square foot an additional manhole shall be provided over the baffle
(gal/ft2) (33.8 L/m2) or more than 5.12 gal/ft2 (208.6 L/m2) wall.

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H 501.6 Pipe Opening Sizes. The inlet and outlet pipe (1) Materials used in constructing a concrete septic tank
openings shall not be larger in size than the connecting shall be in accordance with applicable standards in
sewer pipe. The vertical leg of round inlet and outlet fittings Table 1701.1.
shall not be less in size than the connecting sewer pipe nor (2) The minimum wall thickness of a steel septic tank shall
less than 4 inches (102 mm). A baffle-type fitting shall have be number 12 U.S. gauge (0.109 of an inch) (2.77 mm),
the equivalent cross-sectional area of the connecting sewer and each such tank shall be protected from corrosion
pipe and not less than a 4 inch (102 mm) horizontal dimen- both externally and internally by an approved bitumi-
sion where measured at the inlet and outlet pipe inverts. nous coating or by other acceptable means.
H 501.7 Pipe Extension. The inlet and outlet pipe or (3) Septic tanks constructed of alternate materials shall be
baffle shall extend 4 inches (102 mm) above and not less permitted to be approved by the Authority Having
than 12 inches (305 mm) below the water surface. The Jurisdiction where in accordance with approved applica-
invert of the inlet pipe shall be at a level not less than 2 ble standards. Wooden septic tanks shall be prohibited.
inches (51 mm) above the invert of the outlet pipe. H 501.14 Prefabricated Septic Tanks. Prefabricated
H 501.8 Free Vent Area. Inlet and outlet pipe fittings or septic tanks shall comply with the following requirements:
baffles and compartment partitions shall have a free vent (1) Manufa cture d or prefabric ated sept ic tanks shall
area equal to the required cross-sectional area of the house comply with approved applicable standards and be
sewer or private sewer discharging therein to provide free approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
ventilation above the water surface from the disposal field Prefabricated bituminous coated septic tanks shall
or seepage pit through the septic tank, house sewer, and comply with UL 70.
stack to the outer air. (2) Independent laboratory tests and engineering calcula-
H 501.9 Sidewalls. The sidewalls shall extend not less
tions certifying the tank capacity and structural stability
than 9 inches (229 mm) above the liquid depth. The cover shall be provided as required by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
of the septic tank shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm)
above the back vent openings.
H 501.10 Partitions and Baffles. Partitions or baffles H 601.0 Disposal Fields.
between compartments shall be of solid, durable material H 601.1 Distribution Lines. Distribution lines shall be
and shall extend not less than 4 inches (102 mm) above the constructed of clay tile laid with open joints, perforated clay
liquid level. The transfer port between compartments shall pipe, perforated
density bituminous
polyethylene fiber pipe,
pipe, perforated ABSperforated high-
pipe, perforated
be a minimum size equivalent to the tank inlet, but in no
case less than 4 inches (102 mm) in size, shall be installed PVC pipe, or other approved materials, provided that
approved openings are available for distribution of the
in the inlet compartment side of the baffle so that the entry effluent into the trench area.
into the port is placed 65 percent to 75 percent in the depth
H 601.2 Filter Material. Before placing filter material or
of the liquid. Wooden baffles are prohibited.
drain lines in a prepared excavation, smeared or compacted
H 501.11 Structural Design. The structural design of surfaces shall be removed from trenches by raking to a
septic tanks shall comply with the following requirements: depth of 1 inch (25.4 mm) and the loose material removed.
(1) Each such tank shall be structurally designed to wi th- Clean stone, gravel, slag, or similar filter material accept-
stand all anticipated earth or other loads. Septic tank able to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, varying in size
covers shall be capable of supporting an earth load of not from 3⁄4 of an inch to 21⁄2 inches (19.1 mm to 64 mm), shall
less than 500 pounds per square foot (lb/ft 2
) (2441 be placed in the trench to the depth and grade required by
kg/m2) where the maximum coverage does not exceed 3 this section. Drain pipe shall be placed on filter material in
feet (914 mm).
an approved manner. The drain lines shall then be covered
with filter material to the minimum depth required by this
(2) In flood ha zard areas, tanks shall be anchore d to section, and this material covered with untreated building
counter buoyant forces during conditions of the design paper, straw, or similar porous material to prevent closure
flood. The vent termination and service manhole of the of voids with earth backfill. No earth backfill shall be
tank shall be not less than 2 feet (610 mm) above the placed over the filter material cover until after inspection
design flood elevation or fitted with covers designed to and acceptance.
prevent the inflow of floodwater or the outflow of the Exception: Listed or approved plastic leaching chambers
contents of the tanks during conditions of the design and bundled expanded polystyrene synthetic aggregate units
flood. shall be permitted to be used in lieu of pipe and filter mate-
H 501.12 Manholes. Septic tanks installed under con- rial. Chamber and bundled expanded polystyrene synthetic
crete or blacktop paving shall have the required manholes aggregate unit installations shall follow the rules for dispos-
accessible by extending the manhole openings to grade in a al fields, where applicable, and shall be in accordance with
manner acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction. the manufacturer’s instructions.
H 501.13 Materials. The materials used for constructing a H 601 .3 Gr ade B oar d. A grade board staked in the
septic tank shall be in accordance with the following: trench to the depth of filter material shall be utilized where

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the distribution line is constructed with drain tile or a flexi- perimeter of the leaching bed shall exceed 3 feet (914 mm)
ble pipe material that will not maintain alignment without from a distribution drain line. Disposal fields, trenches, and
continuous support. leaching beds shall not be paved over or covered by con-
H 601.4 See page Pits . Where seepage pits are used in crete or a material that is capable of reducing or inhibiting a
combination with disposal fields, the filter material in the possible evaporation of sewer effluent.
trenches shall terminate not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) H 601.10 Joints. Where necessary on sloping ground to
from the pit excavation, and the line extending from such prevent excessive line slope, leach lines or leach beds shall
points to the seepage pit shall be approved pipe with water- be stepped. The lines between each horizontal section shall
tight joints. be made with watertight joints and shall be designed so each
H 601.5 Distribution Boxes. Where two or more drain horizontal leaching trench or bed shall be utilized to the
lines are installed, an approved distribution box of suffi- maximum capacity before the effluent shall pass to the next
cient size to receive lateral lines shall be installed at the lower leach line or bed. The lines between each horizontal
head of each disposal field. The inverts of outlets shall be leaching section shall be made with approved watertight
level, and the invert of the inlet shall be not less than 1 inch joints and installed on natural or unfilled ground.
(25.4 mm) above the outlets. Distribution boxes shall be
designed to ensure equal flow and shall be installed on a H 701.0 Seepage Pits.
level concrete slab in natural or compacted soil.
H 701.1 Capacity. The capacity of seepage pits shall be
H 601.6 La terals. Laterals from a distribution box to the based on the quantity of liquid waste discharging thereinto
disposal field shall be approved pipe with watertight joints. and on the character and porosity of the surrounding soil,
Multiple disposal field laterals, where practicable, shall be and shall be in accordance with Section H 301.0 of this
of uniform length. appendix.
H 601 .7 Con nec tio ns. Connections between a septic
H 701.2 Multipl e Installat ions. Multiple seepage pit
tank and a distribution box shall be laid with approved pipe
with watertight joints on natural ground or compacted fill. installations shall be served through an approved distribu-
tion box or be connected in series by means of a watertight
H 601.8 Dos ing Tanks . Where the quantity of sewage
exceeds the amount that is permitted to be disposed in 500 connection laid on undistributed or compacted soil. The
lineal feet (152.4 m) of leach line, a dosing tank shall be outlet from the pit shall have an approved vented leg fitting
used. Dosing tanks shall be equipped with an automatic extending not less than 12 inches (305 mm) below the inlet
siphon or pump
hours. The tank that
shalldischarges the tankequal
have a capacity oncetoevery
60 to3 or
75 4 fitting.
H 701.3 Construction. A seepage pit shall be circular in
percent of the interior capacity of the pipe to be dosed at shape and shall have an excavated diameter of not less than
one time. Where the total length of pipe exceeds 1000 lineal 4 feet (1219 mm). Each such pit shall be lined with
feet (304.8 m), the dosing tank shall be provided with two approved-type whole new hard-burned clay brick, concrete
siphons or pumps dosing alternately and each serving one- brick, concrete circul ar-type cesspool blocks, or other
half of the leach field. approved materials. Approval shall be obtained prior to
H 601.9 Construction. Disposal fields shall be construct- construction for any pit having an excavated diameter
ed in accordance with Table H 601.9. greater than 6 feet (1829 mm).
Minimum spacing between trenches or leaching beds H 701.4 Lining. The lining in a seepage pit shall be laid
shall be not less than 4 feet (1219 mm) plus 2 feet (610 on a firm foundation. Lining materials shall be placed tight
mm) for each additional foot (305 mm) of depth in excess together and laid with joints staggered. Except in the case
of 1 foot (305 mm) below the bottom of the drain line. of approved-type precast concrete circular sections, no
Distribution drain lines in leaching beds shall be not more brick or block shall be greater in height than its width, and
than 6 feet (1829 mm) apart on centers, and no part of the shall be laid flat to form not less than a 4 inch (102 mm)

TABLE H 601.9
GENERAL DISPOSAL FIELD REQUIREMENTS
M IN IM UM M AXI M UM

Number
Length ofofeach
drainline
lines per field 1– 100–feet
Bottom width of trench 18 inches 36 inches
Spacing of lines, center-to-center 6 feet –
Depth of earth cover of lines
(preferred –18 inches) 12 inches –
Grade of lines Level 3 inches per 100 feet
Filter material under drain lines 12 inches –
Filter material over drain lines 2 inches –
For SI units: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 inch per foot = 83.3 mm/m

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wall. Brick or block greater than 12 inches (305 mm) in H 801.3 Construction. Each cesspool, where permitted,
length shall have chamfered matching ends and be scored to shall be in accordance with the construction requirements set
provide for seepage. Excavation voids behind the brick, forth in Section H 701.0 of this appendix for seepage pits
block, or concrete liner shall have not less than 6 inches and shall have a sidewall (not including arch) of not less
(152 mm) of clean 3⁄4 of an inch (19.1 mm) gravel or rock. than 20 feet (6096 mm) below the inlet, provided, however,
H 701. 5 Bri ck and Bloc k. Brick or block used in that where a strata of gravel or equally pervious material of
seepage pit construction shall have a compressive strength 4 feet (1219 mm) in thickness is found, the depth of such
of not less than 2500 pounds per square inch (lb/in 2) (1 757 sidewall shall not exceed 10 feet (3048 mm) below the inlet.
674 kg/m2). H 801.4 Ex isti ng Insta llat ions. Where overflow
H 701.6 Sidewall. A seepage pit shall have a minimum cesspools
sidewall (not including the arch) of 10 feet (3048 mm) the effluentorshall
seepage
leavepits
theare added pit
existing to existing
through installations,
an approved
below the inlet. vented leg extending not less than 12 inches (305 mm)
downward into such existing pit and having its outlet flow
H 701.7 Arch and Dome. The arch or dome of a seepage line not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the inlet. Pipe
pit shall be permitted to be constructed in one of three ways: between pits shall be laid with approved watertight joints.
(1) Approved-type hard-burned clay brick or solid con-
crete brick or block laid in cement mortar.
H 901.0 Commercial or Industrial Special Liquid-
(2) Approved brick or block laid dry. In both of the above Waste Disposal.
methods, an approved cement mortar covering of not H 901.1 Interceptor. Where liquid wastes contain excessive
less than 2 inches (51 mm) in thickness shall be amounts of grease, garbage, flammable wastes, sand, or other
applied, said covering to extend not less than 6 inches ingredients that affect the operation of a private sewage dis-
(152 mm) beyond the sidewalls of the pit. posal system, an interceptor for such wastes shall be installed.
(3) Approved-type one or two- piece reinforced concrete H 901. 2 Instal lati on. Installation of such interceptors
slabs of not less than 2500 lb/in 2 (1 757 674 kg/m 2) shall comply with Section 1009.0 of this code, and their
minimum compressive strength, not less than 5 inches location shall comply with Table H 101.8 of this appendix.
(127 mm) thick, and designed to support an earth load of
not less than 400 pounds per square foot (lb/ft 2
) (1953 H 901.3 Sampling Box. A sampling box shall be installed
kg/m2). Each such cover shall be provided with a 9 inch where required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(229 mm) minimum inspection hole with plug or cover H 901.4 De sign and Structu ral Requ iremen t.
and shall be coated on the underside with an approved Interceptors shall be of approved
than two compartments. Structuraldesign and be not
requirements shallless
bituminous or other nonpermeable protective compound.
H 701.8 Loc ation. The top of the arch or cover shall be comply with Section H 501.0 of this appendix.
not less than 18 inches (457 mm) but not exceed 4 feet H 901.5 Location. Interceptors shall be located as close
(1219 mm) below the surface of the ground. to the source as possible and be accessible for servicing.
H 701.9 Inle t Fitti ng. An approved vented inlet fitting Necessary manholes for servicing shall be at grade level
shall be provided in the seepage pit so arranged as to and be gastight.
prevent the inflow from damaging the sidewall. H 901.6 Waste Discharge. Waste discharge from inter-
Exception: Where using a one- or two-piece concrete slab
ceptors shall be permitted to be connected to a septic tank
cover inlet, fitting shall be permitted to be a one-fourth or other primary system or be disposed into a separate dis-
bend fitting discharging through an opening in the top of posal system.
the slab cover. On multiple seepage pit installations, the H 901.7 Design Criteria. A formula shall be permitted to
outlet fittings shall comply with Section H 701.2 of this be adapt ed to other types of occupancies wit h similar
appendix. wastes. (See Chart H 901.7)

H 801.0 Cesspools. H 1001.0 Inspection and Testing.

H 801.1 Limitations. A cesspool shall be considered as a H 1001.1 Inspection. Inspection requirements shall
temporary expedient pending the construction of a public comply with the following:

sewer;
tion asan
with anexisting
overflow facility orwhere
cesspool; installed
as a means in conjunc-
of sewage dis- (1) Applicable
this appendixprovisions
shall be of
required.
SectionPlans
105.0shall
of this
becode
required
and
posal for limited, minor, or temporary uses, where first in accordance with Section 103.3 of this code.
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. (2) System components shall be properly identified as to
H 801. 2 Septi c Tanks. Where it is established that a manufacturer. Septic tanks or other primary systems shall
public sewer system will be available in less than 2 years, have the rated capacity permanently marked onthe unit.
and soil and groundwater conditions are favorable to (3) Septic tanks or other primary systems shall be installed
cesspool disposal, cesspools without septic tanks shall be on dry, level, well-compacted soil.
permitted to be installed for single-family dwellings or for (4) Where design is pre dicated on soil test s, the syst em
other limited uses where first approved by the Authority shall be installed at the same location and depth as the
Having Jurisdiction. tested area.

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CHART H 901.7
RECOMMENDED DESIGN CRITERIA
GREASE AND GARBAGE, COMMERCIAL KITCHENS

Number of meals Interceptor size

per peak hour
x Waste flow rate1 x Retention time2 x Storage factor3 =
(liquid capacity)
SAND-SILT OIL, AUTO WASHERS

Number of vehicles Interceptor size

per hour
x Waste flow rate1 x Retention time2 x Storage factor3 =
(liquid capacity)
SILT-LINT GREASE, LAUNDRIES, LAUNDROMATS

Number of 2 cycles per Waste flow Storage Interceptor size

x x x Retention time2 = =
machines hour rate1 factor3 (liquid capacity)
Notes:
1
Waste Flow Rate:
See Table H 201.1(2) of this appendix for estimated flow rates.
2
Retention Times:
Commercial kitchen waste:
Dishwasher, disposal, or both......................................................................................................................................................................2.5 hours
Single service kitchen:
Single serving with disposal........................................................................................................................................................................1.5 hours
Sand-silt oil...........................................................................................................................................................................................................2.0 hours
Lint-silt (laundry) .................................................................................................................................................................................................2.0 hours
3
Storage Factors:
Fully equipped commercial kitchen ....................................................................................................................................................8 hours operation: 1
16 hours operation: 2
24 hours operation: 3
Single service kitchen.....................................................................................................................................................................................................1.5
Auto washers.................................................................................................................................................................................................self-serve: 1.5
employee operated: 2
Laundries, laundromats..............................................................................................................................................................1.5 (allows for rock filter)

H 10 01 .2 Te st in g. Testing requirements shall comply the top of the vertical portions of the sidewalls or above the
with the following: level of any outlet pipe until inspection has been called and
(1) Septic tanks or other primary components shall be filled the cesspool, septic tank, or seepage pit has been inspected.
with water to flow line prior to requesting inspection. After such inspection, the cesspool, septic tank, or seepage
Seams or joints shall be left exposed (except the pit shall be filled to the level of the top of the ground.
bottom), and the tank shall remain watertight. H 110 1.4 Own er. No person owning or controlling a
(2) A flow test shall be performed through the system to cesspool, septic tank, or seepage pit on the premises of such
the point of effluent disposal. All lines and components person or in that portion of any public street, alley, or other
shall be watertight. Capacities, required air space, and public property abutting such premises shall fail, refuse, or
fittings shall comply with the provisions set forth in neglect to be in accordance with the provisions of this
this appendix. section or upon receipt of notice so to be in accordance with
the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
H 1101.0 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal H 1101.5 Per mittee. Where disposal facilities are aban-
Facilities. doned consequent to connecting any premises with the
H 1101.1 Plugged and Capped. An abandoned build-
public sewer, the permittee making the connection shall fill
ing (house) sewer, or part thereof, shall be plugged or all abandoned facilities in accordance with the Authority
capped in an approved manner within 5 feet (1524 mm) of Having Jurisdiction within 30 days from the time of con-
necting to the public sewer.
the property line.
H 1101. 2 Fill Materia l. A cesspool, a septic tank, or a
seepage pit that has been abandoned or has been discontinued H 1201.0 Drawings and S pecifications.
otherwise from further use, or to which no waste or soil pipe H 1201.1 General. The Authority Having Jurisdiction,
from a plumbing fixture is connected, shall have the sewage Health Officer, or other department having jurisdiction shall
removed therefrom and be completely filled with the earth, be permitted to require the following information before a
sand, gravel, concrete, or other approved material. permit is issued for a private sewage disposal system or at a
H 1101.3 Filling Requirements. The top cover or arch time during the construction thereof:
over the cesspool, septic tank, or seepage pit shall be (1) Plot plan d rawn to s cale, com pletel y dimens ioned,
removed before filling, and the filling shall not extend above showing direction and approximate slope of surface,

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location of present or proposed retaining walls,

drainage channels, water supply lines or wells, paved
areas and structures on the plot, number of bedrooms
or plumbing fixtures in each structure, and location of
the private sewage disposal system with relation to lot
lines and structures.
(2) Details of construction necessary to ensure compliance
with the requirements of this appendix together with a
full description of the complete installation including
quality, kind, and grade of materials, equipment, con-
struction, workmanship, and methods of assembly and
installation.
(3) A log of soil formations and groundw ater levels as
determined by test holes dug in close proximity to a
proposed seepage pit or disposal field, together with a
statement of water absorption characteristics of the soil
at the proposed site, as determined by approved perco-
lation tests.

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"The information contained in this appendix is not part of this American National Standard (ANS) and has not been
processed in accordance with ANSI's requirements for an ANS. As such, this appendix may contain material that
has not been subjected to public review or a consensus process. In addition, it does not contain requirements
necessary for conformance to the standard."

The following IAPMO Installation Standard is included here for the convenience of the users of the Uniform
Plumbing Code. It is not considered as a part of the Uniform Plumbing Code unless formally adopted as such.
This Installation Standard is an independent, stand-alone document published by the International Association
of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and is printed herein by the expressed written permission of IAPMO.

APPENDIX I
INSTALLATION STANDARD FOR PEX TUBING SYSTEMS
FOR HOT- AND COLD-WATER DISTRIBUTION

IAPMO IS 31-2014

1.0 Sc o p e . Notes accompanying sections of the Standard

1.1 General. do not specify requirements or alternative
1.1.1 This Standard specifies requirements for the requirements; their purpose is to separate
installation of SDR 9 CTS crosslinked explanatory or informative material from the
po ly et hy le ne (P EX ) tu bi ng an d fi tt in gs, text. Notes to tables and figures are considered
including cold-expansion, crimp, press, and part of the table or figure and can be written as
mechanical compression fittings, intended for requirements.
hot- and cold-water distribution systems 1.3 Amendments.
within buildings. Proposals for amendments to this Standard
1.1.2 This Standards applies to will be processedprocedures
in accordance with the
(a) SDR 9 CTS PEX tubing complying with standards-writing of IAPMO.
ASTM F876 and pressure-rated in
accordance with PPI TR-3; and 2.0 Reference Publications.
(b) PEX fitting systems complying with This Standard refers to the following
(i) ASTM F877 , fo r me chan ica l publications, and where such reference is
compression fittings and metal or made, it shall be to the current edition of those
plastic insert fittings with stainless pu bli ca ti ons , in cl udi ng all am en dm en ts
steel press sleeves; published thereto.
(ii) ASTM F1807 or ASTM F2159, for
metal or plastic insert fittings with ASTM F876 Standard Specification for Crosslinked
copper crimp rings; Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
(iii) ASTM F1960, for cold expansion ASTM F877 Standard Specification for
fittings with PEX reinforced rings; or Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot-
(iv) ASTM F2080, for cold expansion and Cold-Water Distribution Systems
fittings with metal compression ASTM F1807 Standard S pe cificat ion f or M etal
sleeves. Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper
1.2 Terminology. Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked
In this Standard, Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and
(a) “shall” is used to express a requirement, SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised
i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
satisfy to comply with the Standard; ASTM F1960 Sta nd ard S pec if ica ti on f or Col d
(b) “should” is use d to e xpress a Expansion Fittings with PEX
recommendation, but not a requirement; Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-
(c) “may ” is use d to expr ess an o ptio n or linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
something permissible within the scope of ASTM F2080 Stand ard S peci fication f or Cold-
the Standard; and Expansion Fittings With Metal
(d) “can” is used to express a possibility or a Compression-Sleeves for Cross-
capability. Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe

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ASTM F2159 Standard Sp ecification f or P lastic 4.2 Fittings.

Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper 4.2.1 Cold-Expansion Fittings.
Crimp Ring for SDR9 Cross-linked Cold-expansion fittings typically
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and (a) are mad e of br ass, st ainles s stee l, or
SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised sulfone;
Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing
(b) consist of an insert and a PEX reinforcing
ASTM F2657 Standard Test Method for Outdoor ring; and
Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked
Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing (c) are available in NTS- 3⁄8 to NTS-3.
AWWA C904 Cross-Linked Po lyethylene (P EX) 4.2.2 Crimp or Press Insert Fittings.
Pressure Tubing, ½ In. (12 mm) Crimp or press insert fittings typically
Through 3 In. (76 mm) for Water (a) are mad e of br ass, st ainles s stee l, or
Service sulfone;
IAPMO/ANSI UPC-1 Uniform Plumbing Code (b) consist of an insert and a copper crimp
PPITR-3 Policies and Procedures for ring or a stainless steel press ring
Developing Hydrostatic Design Basis (c) are available in NTS- 3⁄8 to NTS-2.
(HDB), Pressure Design Basis 4.2.3 CompressionF ittings.
(PDB), Strength Design Basis (SDB), Compression (i.e., transition) fittings typically
and Minimum Required Strength (a) are made of brass; and
(MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic
Tubing Materials or Tubing (b) consist of
(i) a nut , a com pressi on ri ng, a nd an
insert; or
3.0 Abbreviations.
(ii) an O-ring br ass insert w ith a
The following abbreviations apply in this compression sleeve
Standard:
(c) are available in NTS- 1⁄4 to NTS-3.
CTS — copper tube size
HDPE — high density polyethylene 4.3 IOnly
nstalfittings
lation. systems marked on the tubing
IC — insulation contact shall be used for installation with that
NTS — nominal tubing size particular tubing.
PEX — crosslinked polyethylene 4.4 Tool s.
SDR — standard dimension ratio Tools and tool accessories (e.g., tool heads)
used for the installation of PEX tubing systems
UV — ultraviolet light shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications and written instructions.
4.0 General. 4.5 Tubing Protection.
4.1 Tubing. 4.5.1 Abrasion.
4.1.1 PEX tubing can be PEX tubing passing through drilled or notched
(a) pigmented throughout (i.e., with color); metal studs or metal joists, or hollow-shell
masonry walls shall be protected from abrasion
(b) non-pigm ented (e .g., tr anslucen t or by elastomeric or plastic sleeves or grommets.
natural); or
4.5.2 Puncture.
(c) coated with a pigmented layer. Steel-plate protection shall be installed in
4.1.2 PEX tubing is typically available in NTS-1/4 to accordance with the local plumbing code.
NTS-3.
4.1.3 Before installation, the installer shall review 5.0 Handling.
the tubing markings and verify that
5.1 Receiving.
(a) the standard designation(s) of the fittings
When receiving PEX tubing shipments, the
to which the tube can be joined to is receiver shall inspect and inventory each
included in the markings; shipment, ensuring that there has been no loss
(b) it bears a certif icatio n mark fr om an or damage. In addition:
accredited certification organization; and (a) At the time of unloading, the markings of
(c) pressure and temperature ratings meet or all tubing, fittings, and accessories shall
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been manufactured in accordance with the sealants) shall not be allowed to come in
applicable product Standard and direct contact with PEX tubing or fittings.
appropriately certified.
(b) An overall examination of the shipment 6.0 Thermal Expansion and Contraction.
shall be made. If the shipment is intact,
6.1 Horizontal Tubing Runs.
ordinary inspection while unloading shall
be sufficient to ensure that the items have Thermal expansion and contraction forces on
arrived in good condition. suspended horizontal runs of PEX tubing that
can experience a 22ºC (40ºF) or greater
(c) If the l oad orhasshows
packaging, shifted , has br
evidence of oken
rough change in temperature (operating temperature
treatment, each item shall be carefully compared to ambient temperature) shall be
inspected for damage. controlled by a means of mitigating
temperature-induced stresses to other parts of
(d) The tota l quant ities of each shipmen t the water distribution system. Means for
(e.g., tubing, gaskets, fittings, and controlling thermal expansion and contraction
accessories ) shall be checked against include
shipping records.
(a) loops;
(e) Any damaged or missing items shall be
noted on the delivery slip. The carrier (b) offsets;
shall be notified immediately and a claim (c) arms with rigid anchor points; and
made in accordance with its instructions. (d) supp orti ng the tubin g with conti nuous
(f) No dam aged material shal l be dis posed runs of CTS support channels with
of. The carrier shall recommend the (i) rigid anchor points installed every 20
procedure to follow. m (65 ft); and
(g) Shor tage s and damage d materi als are (ii) proper strapping (e.g., 27 kg (60 lb)
normally not reshipped without request. If straps or equivalent) spaced 1 m (3
replacement material is needed, it shall be ft) and rated for the maximum
reordered from the manufacturer, the temperature and UV exposure of the
distributor, or a manufacturer’s
representative. PEX tubing application.
6.2 Vertical Tubing Runs.
5.2 Storage and UV Exposure.
5.2.1 PEX tubing and fittings shall be stored Thermal expansion and contraction forces on
indoors and in its srcinal packaging until the vertical runs of PEX tubing that pass through
time of installation. Appropriate precautions more than one floor and can experience a
to protect the tubing from damage, impact, 22ºC (40ºF) or greater change in temperature
and punctures shall be taken. (operating temperature compared to ambient
temperature) shall be controlled by installing
5.2.2 Accumulative exposure time to UV radiation
during storage and installation shall not (a) a riser clamp at the top of every o ther
exceed the UV exposure limits recommended floor; and
by the manufacturer or specified in ASTM (b) mid-sto ry guide s to mai ntain t he
F876. alignment of the vertical tubing.
Note: ASTM F876 has four categories for Note: In st al li ng ris er cl am ps is ola te s
UV-resistance, ranging from untested to 6 expansion and contraction to two-floor
months of continuous exposure, as listed in intervals allowing the PEX tubing to naturally
the material designation code. co mp ens ate fo r th e ex pan si on and
5.3 Exposure to Heat. contraction.
5.3.1 PEX
to tubing
open and fittings shall not be exposed
flames. 6.3 Clearance.
Adequate clearance shall be provided between
5.3.2 PEX tubing shall not be exposed to PEX tubing and the building structure (e.g.,
temperatures exceeding 93ºC (200ºF). using bored holes and sleeves) to allow for
5.4 Exposure to Chemicals. free longitudinal movement of the tubing.
5.4.1 Chemical compatibility (e.g., with common 6.4 Expansion Arms and Expansion
construction materials) shall be verified with Loops.
the manufacturer prior to direct contact. 6.4.1 Expansion A rms ( See F igure 1 ).
5.4.2 In general, petroleum- or solvent-based 6.4.1.1 Expansion arms shall be installed as illustrated
chemicals (e.g., paints, greases, pesticides, or in Figure 1.

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6.4.1.2 The minimum length of expansion arms shall 7.3 Anchors.

be calculated using the following equation: Anchors shall be
(a) used to restrict PEX tubing movement;
LB = C × √(D × ΔL) (b) made of materials that provide rigidity to
where the support system and utilize pipe
LB = length of flexible arm clamps designed for plastic tubing
capable of restraining the tubing; and
C = material constant (12 for PEX)
(c) installed in accordance with Figures 1 or
D == nominal
ΔL outside diameter
thermal expansion length of tubing 2, as applicable (i.e., anchor distances and
size of arms and offsets).
6.4.2 Expansion Loops (See Figure 2). Note: Anchors are typically installed every
6.4.2.1 Expansion loops shall be installed at the mid- 20 m (65 ft). See Section 6.
point between anchors, as illustrated in Figure
2. 8.0 Joints and Connections.
6.4.2.2 The minimum length of expansion loops shall 8.1 Assembly Procedure.
be ca lc ul ate d usi ng th e equ ati on in The procedure for making joints shall be as
Section 6.4.1.2; however, the distance LB specified by the manufacturer.
shall be divided into three sections, as
illustrated in Figure 2, where 8.2 Concealed Joints.
L1 = LB ÷ 5; and PEX tubing systems manufactured in
accordance with the applicable standards
L2 = L1×2 referenced in Section 2 are deemed
manufactured joints and may be installed in
7.0 Hangers and Supports. concealed spaces without the need for access
7.1 Vertical Tubing.
panels.
9.0 Clearances.
Vertical PEX tubing shall
(a) be supported at each floor or as specified 9.1 GasVents.
by the water-distribution system designer Except for double-wall B-vents, which require
to allow for expansion andcontraction; and a 25 mm (1 in) clearance, the clearance
between gas appliance vents and PEX tubing
(b) have mid-story guides. shall be at least 150 mm (6 in).
7.2 Horizontal Tubing. 9.2 Recessed Light Fixtures.
Unless otherwise authorized by the authority Except when the PEX tubing is protected with
having jurisdiction, suspended horizontal fiberglass or closed-cell insulation or the
runs of PEX tubing recessed light is IC-rated, the clearance
(a) NTS- 1 and sma ller s hall b e suppo rted between recessed ligh t fi xtures and PEX
every 0.8 m (32 in), unless continuously tubing shall be at least 300 mm (12 in).
supported by metallic CTS or V channels 9.3 Fluorescent Lighting.
that When in direct view of the light source, the
(i) are s uppo rted a t int erva ls no t clearance between fluorescent lighting and
exceeding 1.8 m (6 ft); PEX tubing shall be at least 1.5 m (5 ft). If the
(ii) have a maximum cantilever, measured minimum clearance cannot be achieved, the
from the support to the end of the CTS PEX tubing shall be protected with a UV-
support channel, of 0.5 m (1.5 ft); and blocking sleeve.
(b) NTS-1 1⁄ 4 and larger shall be supported
every 1.2 m (4 ft), unless continuously 10.0 Other Considerations.
supported by metallic CTS or V channels 10.1 Hot-Work Joints.
that Hot-work joints (e.g., soldering, brazing,
(i) are s uppo rted a t int erva ls no t welding, and fusion-welding) shall be
exceeding 2.4 m (8 ft); and (a) made at least 500 mm (18 in) from PEX
(ii) have a maximum cantilever, measured tubing in the same water line; and
from the support to the end of the CTS (b) performed prior to completing the PEX
support channel, of 0.5 m (1.5 ft). joints.

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10.2 Bending Radius. Note: The flow velocities in Items (a) and (b)
10.2.1 The free (unsupported) bending radius for account for the increased velocities through
PEX tubing, measured at the outside of the the fittings.
bend, shall be not less than six times the actual 10.6.4 Hot-water recirculation systems shall
outside diameter of the tubing, unless
otherwise specified by the PEX manufacturer. (a) be balanced to maintain adequate system
Supports should be used to facilitate rigid temperatures; and
bends and to alleviate stress on PEX joints (b) have flow velocities that do not exceed
when bends are needed in close proximity to 0.6 m/s (2 ft/s) (see Table 2); and
such joints. (c) use only PEX tubing designated for hot,
10.2.2 Tighter bends may be used when the PEX chlorinated water recirculation systems
tubing is uniformly bent (supported) around a and rated for the maximum percentage of
curved bracket or other rigid fixture. In this time during which the system is intended
case, the minimum outside radius of the to be operated at elevated temperatures, in
supported bend shall be as specified by the accordance with ASTM F876.
PEX manufacturer. 10.7 Installation Testing.
10.3 Directional Fittings. Installation of PEX water distribution systems
Directional fittings (e.g., 90º and 45º elbows) may be tested with air when
should only be installed where necessary. (a) express ly al lowed in th e wri tten
Note: The flexible nature of PEX tubing instructions of the manufacturers of all
allows for sweeping bends resulting in less plastic pipe and fittings installed at the time
fittings and joints. the PEX piping system is being tested; and
10.4 Direct Burial. (b) compressed air or other gas testing is not
PEX tubing and fittings may be used in direct pr oh ib it ed by th e au th or it y ha vin g
bu ri al ap pl ic at io ns wh en al lowe d in th e jurisdiction.
manufacturer’s written installation instructions.
Note: AWWA C904 should be consulted for
water service applications.
10.5 Fire-Resistive Construction.
Manufacturer’s installation instructions shallbe
consulted prior to installation of PEX tubing in
fire resistive constructions. PEX tubing
penetrating a wall or floor-and-ceiling fire-rated
assembly shall include a means of passive fire
protection in accordance with the local codes.
10.6 Sizing and Flow Velocities.
10.6.1 PEX tubing shall be sized in accordance with
IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1.
Note: Po ta bl e wa te r pi pi ng si zin g is
addressed in Section 610.0 and Appendix A of
IAPMO/ANSI UPC 1-2012.
10.6.2 The tubing manufacturer’s pressure-loss data Note:
should be referenced when using Appendix A LB = C × √(D × ΔL)
where
of IAPMO/ANSI
data, Figures 3 andUPC 1. be
4 shall In used.
absence of such LB = length of flexible arm
10.6.3 Flow velocities through the water distribution C = material constant (12 for PEX)
system, used for calculating flush tank and D = nominal outside diameter of tubing
flush valve fixture units depending on the ΔL = thermal expansion length
tubing sizes (see Table 1), shall not exceed
FIGURE 1
(a) 3.0 m/s (10 ft/s) for cold-water distribution EXPANSION ARMS
systems; and (See Sections 6.4.1 and 7.3)
(b) 2.4 m/s (8 ft/s) for hot-water distribution
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TABLE 1
CALCULATION OF FLUSH TANK AND FLUSH VALVE FIXTURE UNITS
(See Section 10.6.3)
F l ow Ve l o c i t y : 3 . 0m /s ( 10f t /s ) F l o wV e l o c i t y : 2 . 4 m / s ( 8 f t / s )
Nominal Tubing
Size Flow Volume, Flush Tank Flush Valve Flow, Flush Tank Flush Valve
L/min (gpm) Fixture Units Fixture Units L/min (gpm) Fixture Units Fixture Units

1/2 20.8
(5.5) 6 — 16.7
(4.4) 4 —
3/4 41.6
(11.0) 15 — 33.3
(8.8) 11 —
1 68.9
(18.2) 26 — 55.3
(14.6) 20 —
1-1/4 103.0
(27.2) 46 10 82.5
(21.8) 33 5
1-1/2 143.5
(37.9) 77 24 114.7
(30.3) 54 13
2 246.1
(65.0) 200 91 196.8
(52.0) 135 52
3 533.0
(140.8) 590 495 426.2
(112.6) 443 310

TABLE 2
TUBING SIZES, FLOWS, AND FRICTION LOSSES FOR
HOT-WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEMS
(See Section 10.6.4)
Flow Velocity Flow Volume Friction Losses at 49 ºC (120ºF)
Nominal Tubing Size
m/s (ft/s) L/min (gpm) kPa/m (psi/ft)

⁄
12 0.6(2) 4.2(1.1) 0.4411(0.0195)
⁄
34 0.6(2) 8.3(2.2) 0.2850(0.0126)
1 0.6
(2) 13.6
(3.6) 0.2081
(0.0092)
1 1 ⁄4 0.6(2) 20.4(5.4) 0.1629(0.0072)
1 1 ⁄2 0.6(2) 28.4(7.5) 0.1335(0.0059)
2 0.6
(2) 48.8
(12.9) 0.0950
(0.0042)

Note:
LB shall be calculated as specified in Figure 2 and divided into three sections, as follows:
LB = L1 + (2 × L2)
where
L1 = LB ÷ 5; and
L2 = L1 × 2.

FIGURE 2
EXPANSION LOOPS
(See Sections 6.4.2 and 7.3)

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FIGURE 3
PRESSURE LOSS OF PEX TUBING AT 16 ºC (60ºF)
(See Section 10.6.2)

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FIGURE 4
PRESSURE LOSS OF PEX TUBING AT 49 ºC (120ºF)
(See Section 10.6.2)

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COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
OPENING DESIGN
(The content of this Appendix is based on Annex I of NFPA 54)

J 101.0 General. (3) Determine ratio of the available volume to the required
J
guidelines for the sizing ofThis
101.1 Applicability. appendixindoor
combination provides
and general
outdoor volume.
combustion and ventilation air openings. 3600 cubic feet
» JOutdoor
101.2 Example of Combination Indoor and
Combustion Air Opening. Determine the
7000 cubic feet = 0.51
required combination of indoor and outdoor combustion air
opening sizes for the following appliance installation (4) Determine the reduction factor to be used to reduce the
example. full outdoor air opening size to the minimum required
based on ratio of indoor spaces.
Example Installation: A fan-assisted furnace and a draft
hood-equipped water heater with the following inputs are 1.00 – 0.51 (from Step 3) = 0.49
located in a 15 foot by 30 foot (4572 mm by 9144 mm)
basement with an 8 foot (2438 mm) ceiling. No additional
indoor spaces shall be used to help meet the appliance (5) Determine the single outdoor combustion air opening
combustion air needs. size as where combustion air is to come from outdoors.
Fan-Assisted Furnace Input: 100 000 British thermal units In this example, the combustion air opening directly
per hour (Btu/h) (29 kW) communicates with the outdoors.
Draft Hood-Equipped Water Heater Input: 40 000 Btu/h
(11.7 kW) 140 000 Btu/h
= 47 square inches
3000 British thermal units (0.03 m2)
Solution: per square inch (Btu/in2)
(1) Determine the total available room volume:
Appliance room volume: (6) Determ ine the mini mum outdo or combust ion air
15 feet by 30 feet (4572 mm by 9144 mm) with an 8 opening area.
foot (2438 mm) ceiling = 3600 cubic feet (101.94 m3) Outdoor opening area = 0.49 (from Step 4) x 47 square
inches (0.03 m2) = 23 square inches (0.01 m2)
(2) Determine the total required volume. Section 506.5.3(3) requires the minimum dimension of
The standard method to determine combustion air shall the air opening shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm).
be used to calculate the required volume.
The combined input for the appliances located in the
basement is calculated as follows:
100 000 Btu/h (29 kW) + 40 000 Btu/h (11.7 kW) =
140 000 Btu/h (41 kW)
The standard method requires that the required volume
be determined based on 50 cubic feet per 1000 Btu/h
(4.83 m3/kW).
Using Table J 101.2, the required volume for a 140 000
Btu/h (41 kW) water heater is 7000 cubic feet (198.22
m3).

Conclusion:
Indoor volume is insufficient to supply combustion air since
the total of 3600 cubic feet (101.94 m3) does not meet the
required volume of 7000 cubic feet (198.22 m 3). Therefore,
additional combustion air shall be provided from the
outdoors.

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» TABLE J 101.2
STANDARD METHOD: REQUIRED VOLUME, ALL APPLIANCES*
[NFPA 54: TABLE A.9.3.2.1]
APPLIANCE INPUT REQUIRED VOLUME
(Btu/h) (cubic feet)
5000 250
000
10 500
000
15 750
000
20 1000
000
25
000
30 1250
1500
000
35 1750
000
40 2000
000
45 2250
000
50 2500
000
55 2750
000
60 3000
000
65 3250
000
70 3500
000
75 3750
000
80 4000
000
85 4250
000
90 4500
000
95 4750
100
000 5000
105
000 5250
110
000 5500
115
000 5750
120
000 6000
125
000 6250
130
000 6500
135
000 6750
140
000 7000
145
000 7250
150
000 7500
160
000 8000
170
000 8500
180
000 9000
190
000 9500
200
000 000
10
210
000 500
10
220
000 000
11
230
000 500
11
240
000 000
12
250
000 500
12
260
000 000
13
270
000 500
13
280
000 000
14
290
000 500
14
300
000 000
15
For SI units: 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, 1 cubic foot = 0.0283 m 3
* See Section 506.4.1, Section 506.4.1 (1), Figure 506.4(1), F igure 506.4(2),
Section 506.4.1(2), Figure 506.4(3), Section 506.4.2, and Figure 506.4.2.

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POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS

K 101.0 General. frequent inspection and maintenance is required by the

K 101.1 Applicability. The provisions of this appendix manufacturer.
shall apply to the installation, construction, alteration, and K 101.5.2 Maintenance Log. A maintenance log
repair of potable rainwater catchment systems. for potable rainwater catchment systems shall be main-
K 101.2 System Design. Potable rainwater catchment tained by the property owner and be available for
systems in accordance with this appendix shall be designe d by inspection. The property owner or designated
a registered design professional or person deemed competent appointee shall ensure that a record of testing, inspec-
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to perform potable rain- tion, and maintenance in accordance with Table K
water catchment system design work. 101.5 is maintained in the log. The log will indicate the
K 101.3 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to con- frequency of inspection, and maintenance for each
struct, install, or alter, or cause to be constructed, installed, system. A record of the required water quality tests
or altered a potable rainwater catchment systems in a build- shall be retained for not less than 2 years.
ing or on a premise without first obtaining a permit to do K 101.5.3 Maintenance Responsibility. The
such work from the Authority Having Jurisdiction. required maintenance and inspection of potable rain-
K 101.3.1 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit water catchment systems shall be the responsibility of
for a rainwater catchment system requiring a permit the property owner, unless otherwise required by the
shall be issued until complete plumbing plans, with Authority Having Jurisdiction.
data satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction, K 101.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual. An
have been submitted and approved. No changes or operation and maintenance manual for potable rainwater
connections shall be made to either the rainfall catch- catchment systems shall be supplied to the building owner
ment or the potable water system within a site contain- by the system designer. The operating and maintenance
ing a rainwater catchment water system without manual shall include the following:

approval
K 101.3.2by System
the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Changes. No changes or con- (1) Detailed
of systemdiagram of the entire system and the location
components.
nections shall be made to either the rainwater catch- (2) Instructions on operating and maintaining the system.
ment system or the potable water system within a site (3) Details on mainta ining the requir ed water qua lity as
containing a rainwater catchment system requiring a determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
permi t without approval by the Aut horit y Having
Jurisdiction. (4) Details on deacti vating th e system fo r maintenance,
repair, or other purposes.
K 101.4 Product and Material Approval. System
components shall be properly identified as to the manufac- (5) Applicable test ing, inspe ction, and maintena nce fre-
turer. quencies in accordance with Table K 101.5.
K 101.4.1 Plumbing Materials and Systems. (6) A method of contacting the manufacturer(s).
Pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices K 101.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. The
used in a potable rainwater system shall be listed or minimum water quality for potable rainwater catchment
labeled (third-party certified) by a listing agency systems shall comply with the applicable water quality
(accredited conformity assessment body) and shall be requirements as determined by the public health Authority
in accordance with approved applicable recognized Having Jurisdiction.
standards referenced within this code, and shall be free K 101.8 Material Compatibility. In addition to the
from defects. Unless otherwise provided for in this requirements of this appendix, potable rainwater catchment
appendix, materials, fixtures, or devices used or enter- systems shall be constructed of materials that are compati-
ing into the construction of plumbing systems, or parts ble with the type of pipe and fitting materials and water
thereof, shall be submitted to the Authority Having conditions in the system.
Jurisdiction for approval.
K 101.9 System Controls. Controls for pumps, valves,
K 101.5 Maintenance and Inspec tion. Potable rainwa-
and other devices that contain mercury that come in contact
ter catchment systems and components shall be inspected with the water supply shall not be permitted.
and maintained in accordance with Section K 101.5.1
through Section K 101.5.3.
K 101.5.1 Frequency. Potable rainwater catchment K 102.0 Connection.
systems and components shall be inspected and main- K 102.1 General. No water piping supplied by a potable
tained in accordance with Table K 101.5 unless more rainwater catchment system shall be connected to a source

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TABLE K 101.5
MINIMUM POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM TESTING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY

DES CRIP TI O N M IN IM UM
FRE Q UEN CY

Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where necessary). Every 3 months
Inspect and verify that disinfection, filters and water quality treatment devices
and systems are operational. Perform water quality tests in accordance with the In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and
Authority Having Jurisdiction. the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Perform applicable water quality tests to verify compliance with Section K
Every 3 months
104.2
Perform a water quality test for E. Coli, Total Coliform, and Heterotrophic
bacteria. For a system where 25 different people consume water from the After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter,
system over a 60 day period, a water quality test for cryptosporidium shall be or as directed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
performed.
Inspect and clear debris from rainwater gutters, downspouts, and roof washers. Every 6 months
Inspect and clear debris from roof or other aboveground rainwater collection
surface. Every 6 months
Remove tree branches and vegetation overhanging roof or other aboveground
rainwater collection surface. As needed
Inspect pumps and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect valves and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Clear debris and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect caution labels and marking. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter

of supply without the approval of the Authority Having systems, including gutters, downspouts, conductors, and
Jurisdiction,
having Health Department, or other department
jurisdiction. leaders
code forshall
stormbedrainage.
in accordance with the requirements of this
K 102.2 Connections to Publ ic or Private Pot able K 103.3 Storage Tanks. Rainwater storage shall comply
Water Systems. Potable rainwater catchment systems with Section K 104.4.
shall have no direct connection to a public or private K 103.4 Water Supply and Distribution Materials.
potable water supply or alternate water source system. Potable rainwater supply and distribution materials shall
Potable water from a public or private potable water system comply with the requirements of this code for potable
is permitted to be used as makeup water to the rainwater water supply and distribution systems.
storage tank provided the public or private potable water
supply connection is protected by an air gap or reduced- K 104.0 Design and Installation.
pressure principle backflow preventer in accordance with
this code. K 104.1 Collection Surfaces.Rainwater shall be collected
from roof or other cleanable aboveground surfaces specifi-
K 102.3 Backflow Prevention. The potable rainwater cally designed for rainwater catchment. A rainwater catch-
catchment system shall be protected against backflow in ment system shall not collect rainwater from:
accordance with this code. (1) Vehicular parking surfaces
(2) Surface water runoff
K 103.0 Potable Rainfall Catchment System (3) Bodies of standing water
Materials.
K 104.1. 1 Prohi bited Di schar ges. Overflows,
K 103.1 Collections Surfaces. The collection surface condensate, and bleed-off pipes from roof-mounted
for potable applications shall be constructed of a hard, equipment and appliances shall not discharge onto roof
impervious material and shall be approved for potable surfaces that are intended to collect rainwater.
water use. Roof coatings, paints, and liners shall comply K 104.2 Minimum Water Quality. Upon initial system
with NSF Protocol P151. startup, the quality of the water for the intended application
K 103.1.1 Prohibited. Roof paints and coatings with shall be verified at the point(s) of use as determined by the
lead, chromium, or zinc shall not be permitted. Wood Authority Having Jurisdiction. In the absence of water
roofing material and lead flashing shall not be permitted. quality requirements determined by the Authority Having
K 103.2 Rainwater Catchment System Drainage Jurisdiction, the minimum water quality shall be in accor-
Materials. Materials used in rainwater catchment drainage dance with Table K 104.2(1).

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Normal system maintenance will require system testing

every 3 months. Systems shall comply with Table K
K 104.4.1 Construction. Rainwater storage tanks
shall be constructed of solid, durable materials not
«
104.2(2). subject to excessive corrosion or decay and shall be
TABLE K 104.2(1)
watertight. Storage tanks shall be approved by the
MINIMUM WATER QUALITY 1,2 Authority Having Jurisdiction for potable water appli-
cations, provided such tanks are in accordance with
Escherichia coli (fecal coliform) 99.9 % reduction approved applicable standards.
ProtozoanCysts
Viruses
99.99%reduction
99.99%reduction
K 104.4.2 Location. Rainwater storage tanks shall «
be permitted to be Above
installedGrade.
above or below grade.
Turbidity <0.3
NTU K 104.4.2.1 Above grade «
Notes: storage tanks shall be of an opaque material,
1 Upon failure of the fecal coliform test, the system shall be re-commis- approved for aboveground use in direct sunlight,
sioned involving cleaning and retesting in accordance with Section K or shall be shielded from direct sunlight. Tanks
104.2. shall be installed in an accessible location to allow
2 One sample shall be analyzed for applications serving up to 1000 for inspection and cleaning. The tank shall be
persons. Where the treated water shall serve 1000 - 2500 persons two
samples shall be analyzed, and for 2501 - 3300 persons three samples
installed on a foundation or platform that is con-
shall be analyzed. structed to accommodate loads in accordance with
the building code.
TABLE K 104.2(2)
1,2
MINIMUM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
K 104.4.2.2 Below Grade. Rainwater storage «
tanks installed below grade shall be structurally
Escherichia coli (fecal coliform) 99.9 % reduction designed to withstand anticipated earth or other
Turbidity <0.3
NTU loads. Holding tank covers shall be capable of sup-
porting an earth load of not less than 300 pounds
Notes:
1
per square foot (lb/ft2) (1465 kg/m2) where the tank
Upon failure of the fecal coliform test, the system shall be re-commis- is designed for underground installation. Below
sioned involving cleaning and retesting in accordance with Section K
104.2.
grade rainwater tanks installed underground shall
2 be provided with manholes. The manhole opening
One sample
persons. shallthe
Where betreated
analyzed for shall
water applications serving
serve 1000 up topersons
- 2500 1000 two shall be not less than 20 inches (508 mm) in diame-
samples shall be analyzed, and for 2501 - 3300 persons three samples ter and located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
shall be analyzed. above the surrounding grade. The surrounding
grade shall be sloped away from the manhole.
K 104.2.1 Filtration Devices. Potable water filters Underground tanks shall be ballasted, anchored, or
shall comply with NSF 53 and shall be installed in otherwise secured, to prevent the tank from float-
accordance with the manufacturer’s installation ing out of the ground where empty. The combined
instructions. weight of the tank and hold down system shall
K 104.2.2 Disi nfect ion Devic es. Chlorination, meet or exceed the buoyancy force of the tank.
ozone, ultraviolet, or other disinfection methods
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, or the
K 104.4.3 Drainage and Overflow. Rainwater «
storage tanks shall be provided with a means of drain-
product is listed and certified according to a microbio- ing and cleaning. The overflow drain shall not be
logical reduction performance standard for drinking equipped with a shutoff valve. The overflow outlet
water, shall be used to treat harvested rainwater to meet shall discharge in accordance with this code for storm
the required water quality permitted. The disinfection drainage systems. Where discharging to the storm
devices and systems shall be installed in accordance drainage system, the overflow drain shall be protected
with the manufacturers installation instructions and the from backflow of the storm drainage system by a back-
conditions of listing. Disinfection devices and systems water valve or other approved method.
shall be located downstream of the storage tank. K 104.4.3.1 Overflow Outlet Size. The over-
K 104.3 Overhanging Tree Branches and flow outlet shall be sized to accommodate the flow «
Vegetation. Tree branches and vegetation shall not be of the rainwater entering the tank and not less than
located over the roof or other aboveground rainwater col- the aggregate cross-sectional area of the inflow
lection surface. Where existing tree branch and vegetation pipes.
growth extends over the rainwater collection surface, it K 104.4.4 Opening and Access Protection.
shall be removed in accordance with Section K 101.5. K 104.4.4.1 Animals and Insects. Rainwater
K 104.4 Rainwater Storage Tanks. Rainwater storage tank openings to the atmosphere shall be protected
tanks shall be installed in accordance with Section K to prevent the entrance of insects, birds, or rodents
104.4.1 through Section K 104.4.7. into the tank.

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» K 104.4.4. 2 Human Access. Rainwater tank

access openings exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in
K 104.8 Freeze Protection. Tanks and piping installed
in locations subject to freezing shall be provided with an
diameter shall be secured to prevent tampering and approved means of freeze protection.
unintended entry by either a lockable device or K 104.9 Roof Washer or Pre-Filtration System.
other approved method. Collected rainwater shall pass through a roof washer or pre-
» K 104.4.4 .3 Exposure to Sunlig ht. Rainwater filtration system before the water enters the rainwater
tank openings shall not be exposed to direct sun- storage tank. Roof washer systems shall comply with
light. Section K 104.9.1 through Section K 104.9.4.

» K 104.4.5 Inlets. A device or arrangement of fittings

shall be installed at the inlet of the tank to prevent rain-
K 104.9.1 Size. The roof washer shall be sized to
direct rainwater containing debris that has accumulated
water from disturbing sediment as it enters the tank. on the collection surface away from the storage tank.
» K 104.4.6 Primary Tank Outlets. The primary tank ARCSA/ASPE 63 contains additional guidance on
acceptable methods of sizing roof washers.
outlet shall be located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
above the bottom of the tank, or shall be provided with K 104.9.2 Debris Screen. The inlet to the roof
a floating inlet to draw water from the cistern just washer shall be provided with a debris screen or other
below the water surface. approved means that protects the roof washer from the
K 104.4.7 Storage Tank Venting. Where venting intrusion of debris and vermin. Where the debris
by means of drainage or overflow piping is not provid- screen is installed, the debris screen shall be corrosion
ed, or is considered insufficient, a vent shall be resistant and shall have openings not larger than 1⁄2 of
installed on each tank. The vent shall extend from the an inch (12.7 mm).
top of the tank and terminate not less than 6 inches K 104.9.3 Drain Discharge. Water drained from the
(152 mm) above grade and shall be not less than 11⁄2 roof washer or pre-filter shall be diverted away from
inches (40 mm) in diameter. The vent terminal shall be the storage tank and discharged to a disposal area that
directed downward and covered with a 3⁄32 of an inch does not cause property damage or erosion. Roof
(2.4 mm) mesh screen to prevent the entry of vermin washer drainage shall not drain over a public way.
and insect. K 104.9.4 Automatic Drain. Roof washing systems
K 104.5 Pumps. Pumps serving rainwater catchment shall be provided with an automatic means of self
systems shall be listed for potable water use. Pumps supply- draining between rain events.
ing water to water closets, urinals, and trap primers shall be K 104.10 Filtration and Disinfection Systems.
capable of delivering not less than 15 pounds-force per Filtration and disinfection systems shall be located after the
square inch (psi) (103 kPa) residual pressure at the highest water storage tank. Where a chlorination system is
and most remote outlet served. Where the water pressure in installed, it shall be installed upstream of filtration systems.
the rainwater supply system within the building exceeds 80 Where an ultraviolet disinfection system is installed, a filter
psi (552 kPa), a pressure reducing valve reducing the pres- not more than 5 microns (5 m) shall be installed upstream
sure to 80 psi (552 kPa) or less to water outlets in the build- of the disinfection system.
ing shall be installed in accordance with this code.
K 104.11 Roof Gutters. Gutters shall maintain a
K 104.6 Roof Drains. Prim ary and seco ndar y roof minimum slope and be sized in accordance with this code.
drains, conductors, leaders, overflows, and gutters shall be
designed and installed in accordance with this code. K 104.12 Drains, Conductors, and Leaders. The
design and size of rainwater drains, conductors, and leaders
K 104.7 Water Quality Devices and Equipment. shall comply with this code.
Devices and equipment used to treat rainwater to maintain
the minimum water quality requirements determined by the K 104.13 Size of Potable Water Piping. Potable rain-
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be listed or labeled water system distribution piping shall be sized in accor-
(third-party certified) by a listing agency (accredited con- dance with this code for sizing potable water piping.
formity assessment body) and approved for the intended
application. K 105.0 Cleaning.
K 104.7.1 Filtration and Disinfection Systems. K 105.1 General. The interior surfaces of tanks and
Filtration and disinfection systems shall be located equipment shall be clean before they are put into service.
after the water storage tank. Where a chlorination
system is installed, it shall be installed upstream of fil-
tration systems. Where an ultraviolet disinfection K 106.0 Supply System Inspection and Test.
system is installed, a filter not more than 5 microns (5 K 106.1 General. Rainwater catchment systems shall be
m) shall be installed upstream of the disinfection inspected and tested in accordance with the applicable pro-
system. visions of this code for testing of potable water and storm

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drainage systems. Storage tanks shall be filled with water to

the overflow opening for a period of 24 hours, and during
inspection, or by other means as approved by the Authority
Having Jurisdiction. Seams and joints shall be exposed
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SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

L 101.0 General. the irrigation water needs of landscapes. Local agriculture

L 101.1 Applicability. The purpose of this appendix is to extension, state departments of agriculture, water agencies,
provide a comprehensive set of technically sound provi- irrigation professionals, and internet websites are common
sions that encourage sustainable practices and works sources for obtaining local evapotranspiration rates.
towards enhancing the design and construction of plumbing Food Steamers (Steam Cookers). A cooking appli-
systems that result in a positive long-term environmental ance wherein heat is imparted to food in a closed compart-
impact. This appendix is not intended to circumvent the ment by direct contact with steam. The compartment can be
health, safety, and general welfare requirements of this at or above atmospheric pressure. The steam can be static or
code. circulated.
L 101.2 Definition of Terms. For the purposes of this Gang Showers (Non-Residential). Shower compart-
code, the definitions in Section L 201.0 shall apply to this ments designed and intended for use by multiple persons
appendix. simultaneously in non-residential occupancies.
Hydrozone. A grouping of plants with similar water
No attempt is made to define ordinary words, which are requirements that are irrigated by the same irrigation zone.
used in accordance with their established dictionary mean-
Irrigation Emission Device. The various landscape irri-
ings, except where a word has been used loosely and it is gation equipment terminal fittings or outlets that emit water
necessary to define its meaning as used in this appendix to for irrigating vegetation in a landscape.
avoid misunderstanding.
Irrigation Zone. The landscape area that is irrigated by a
The definitions of terms are arranged alphabetically set of landscape irrigation emission devices installed on the
according to the first word of the term. same water supply line downstream of a single valve.
Kitchen and Bar Sink Faucets. A faucet that dis-
L 201.0 Definitions. charges into a kitchen or bar sink in domestic or commer-
Catch Can Test. Method to measure the precipitation rate type installations.
cial sinks, including
Supply
clinical
fittings
sinks,that
floor
discharge
sinks, service
into other
of an irrigation system by placing catchment containers at sinks and laundry trays are not included.
various random positions in the irrigation zone for a pre- Lavatory. (1) A basin or vessel for washing. (2) A plumb-
scribed amount of time during irrigation application. The ing fixture, as defined in (1), especially placed for use in
volumes of water in the containers are measured, averaged, personal hygiene. Principally not used for laundry purposes
and calculated to determine precipitation rate. Tests are and never used for food preparation, or utensils, in food ser-
conducted using irrigation industry accepted practices. vices. (3) A fixture designed for the washing of the hands
Combination Ovens. A device that combines the func- and face. Sometimes called a wash basin.
tion of hot air convection (oven mode) and saturated and Lavatory Faucet. A faucet that discharges into a lavatory
superheated steam heating (steam mode), or both, to basin in a domestic or commercial installation.
perform steaming, baking, roasting, rethermalizing, and Low Application Rate Irrigation. A means of irrigation
proofing of various food products. In general, the term using low precipitation rate sprinkler heads or low flow
combination oven is used to describe this type of equip- emitters in conjunction with cycling irrigation schedules to
ment, which is self contained. The combination oven is also apply water at a rate less than the soil absorption rate.
referred to as a combination oven/steamer, combi or combo. Low Flow Emitter. Low flow irrigation emission device
Energy Star. A joint program of the U.S. Environmental designed to dissipate water pressure and discharge a small
Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy. uniform flow or trickle of water at a constant flow rate. To
Energy Star is a voluntary program designed to identify and
be classified as a low flow emitter: drip emitters shall dis-
charge water at less than 4 gallons (15 L) per hour per
promote energy-efficient products and practices. emitter; micro-spray, micro-jet and misters shall discharge
Evapotranspiration (ET). The combination of water water at a maximum of 30 gallons (114 L) per hour per
transpired from vegetation and evaporated from the soil, nozzle.
water, and plant surfaces. Evapotranspiration rates are Low Precipitation Rate Sprinkler Heads. Landscape
expressed in inches (mm) per day, week, month, or year. irrigation emission devices or sprinkler heads with
Evapotranspiration varies by climate and time of year. maximum precipitation rate of 1 inch per hour (25.4 mm/h)
Common usage includes evapotranspiration as the base rate over the applied irrigation area.
[water demand of 4 - 6 inch (102 mm - 152 mm) tall cool Maintenance. The upkeep of property or equipment by
season grass], with coefficients for specific plant types. the owner of the property in compliance with the require-
Evapotranspiration rates are used as a factor in estimating ments of this appendix.

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Metering Faucet. A self-closing faucet that dispenses a L 301.0 General Regulations.

specific volume of water for each actuation cycle. The L 301.1 Installation. Plumbing systems covered by this
volume or cycle duration can be fixed or adjustable. appendix shall be installed in accordance with this code,
Multi-Occupant Spaces. Indoor spaces used for presen- other applicable codes, and the manufacturer’s installation
tations and training, including classrooms and conference instructions.
rooms.
L 301.2 Qualifications. Where permits are required, the
Precipitation Rate. The sprinkler head application rate of
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to
water applied to landscape irrigation zone, measured as
inches per hour (mm/h). Precipitation rates of sprinkler require contractors, installers, or service technicians to
heads are calculated according to the flow rate, pattern, and demonstrate
Authority competency.
Having Wherethe
Jurisdiction, determined by installer
contractor, the or
spacing of the sprinkler heads.
service technician shall be licensed to perform such work.
Pre-Rinse Spray Valve. A handheld device for use with
commercial dishwashing and ware washing equipment that
sprays water on dishes, flatware, and other food service L 302.0 Disposal of Liquid Waste.
items for the purpose of removing food residue before L 302.1 Disposal. It shall be unlawful for a person to
cleaning and sanitizing the items. cause, suffer, or permit the disposal of sewage, human
Recirculation System. A system of hot water supply excrement, or other liquid wastes, in a place or manner,
and return piping with shutoff valves, balancing valves, cir- except through and by means of an approved drainage
culating pumps, and a method of controlling the circulating system, installed and maintained in accordance with the
system. provisions of this code.
Run Out. The developed length of pipe that extends away
from the circulating loop system to a fixture(s). L 302.2 Connections to Plumbing System
Required. Equipment and appliances, used to receive or
Self Closing Faucet. A faucet that closes itself after the
actuation or control mechanism is deactivated. The actua- discharge liquid wastes or sewage, shall be connected prop-
tion or control mechanism can be mechanical or electronic. erly to the drainage system of the building or premises, in
accordance with the requirements of this code.
Single Occupant Spaces. Private offices, workstations
in open offices, reception workstations, and ticket booths.
Soil Absorption Rate.The rate of the soil’s ability to allow L 303.0 Abandonment.
water to percolate or infiltrate the soil and be retained in the L 303.1 General. An abandoned system or part thereof
root zone of the soil, expressed as inches per hour(mm/h). covered under the scope of this appendix shall be discon-
Sprinkler Head. Landscape irrigation emission device nected from remaining systems, drained, plugged, and
discharging water in the form of sprays or rotating streams, capped in an approved manner.
not including low flow emitters.
Storage Tank. The central component of the rainwater,
stormwater, or dry weather runoff catchment system. Also L 401.0 Water Conservation and Efficiency.
known as a cistern or rain barrel. L 401.1 Scope. The provisions of this section establish
Stormwater. Natural precipitation that has contacted a the means of conserving potable and nonpotable water used
surface at grade or below grade and has not been put to in and around a building.
beneficial use.
Stormwater Catchment System. A system that collects L 402.0 Water-Conserving Plumbing Fixtures and
and stores stormwater for a beneficial use. Fittings.
Submeter. A meter installed subordinate to a site meter.
Also known as a dedicated meter. L 402.1 General. The maximum water consumption of
fixtures and fixture fittings shall comply with the flow rates
WaterSense. A voluntary program of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency designed to identify and specified in Table L 402.1, and Section L 402.2 through
promote water-efficient products and practices. Section L 402.9.
Water Closet. A fixture with a water-containing receptor L 402.2 Water Closets. No water closet shall have a
that receives liquid and solid body waste and on actuation flush volume exceeding 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) (6.0
conveys the waste through an exposed integral trap into a Lpf).
drainage system. Also referred to as a toilet. L 402.2.1 Gravity, Pressure Assisted, and
Water Factor (WF). A measurement and rating of appli- Electro-Hydraulic Tank Type Water Closets.
ance water efficiency, most often used for residential and Gravity, pressure assisted, and electro-hydraulic tank
light commercial clothes washers, as follows: type water closets shall have a maximum effective
Water Factor (WF), Clothes Washer. The quanti- flush volume of not more than 1.28 gallons (4.8 Lpf) of
ty of water in gallons used to complete a full wash and water per flush in accordance with ASME
rinse cycle per measured cubic foot capacity of the A112.19.2/CSA B45.1 or ASME A112.19.14 and shall
clothes container. be listed to the EPA WaterSense Tank-Type Toilet

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TABLE L 402.1
MAXIMUM FIXTURE AND FIXTURE FITTINGS FLOW RATES

F IX TUR
TEYP E F LORW
ATE

Showerheads 2.0 gpm at 80 psi 1

Kitchen faucets residential5 1.8 gpm at 60 psi
Lavatoryfaucetsresidential 1.5gpmat60psi
Lavatoryfaucetsotherthanresidential 0.5gpmat60psi
Metering
faucets 0.25
gallons/cycle
Metering faucets for wash fountains One 0.25 gallons/cycle fixture fitting for each 20 inches rim space
Washfountains One2.2gpmat60psifixturefittingforeach20inchesrimspace
Water Closets - other than remote locations4 1.28 gallons/flush2
Water Closets - remote locations4 1.6 gallons/flush
Urinals 0.5 gallons/flush3
CommercialPre-RinseSprayValves 1.3gpmat60psi
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 gallon = 3.785 L
Notes:
1 For multiple showerheads serving one shower compartment see Section L 402.6.1.
2 Shall be listed to EPA WaterSense Tank-Type Toilet Specification.
3 Shall be listed to EPA WaterSense Flushing Urinal Specification. Nonwater urinals shall comply with specifications listed in Section L 402.3.1.
4 Remote location is where a water closet is located not less than 30 feet (9144 mm) upstream of the nearest drain line connections or fixtures, and is
located where less than 1.5 drainage fixture units are upstream of the water closet drain line connection.
5
See Section L 402.4.

Specification. The effective flush volume for dual flush L 402.4 Residential Kitchen Faucets. The maximum
toilets is defined as the composite, average flush flow rate of residential kitchen faucets shall not exceed 1.8
volume of two reduced flushes and one full flush. gallons per minute (gpm) (6.8 L/m) at 60 pounds-force per
L 402.2.2 Flushometer-Valve Activated Water square inch (psi) (414 kPa). Kitchen faucets are permitted
Closets. Flushometer-valve activated water closets to temporarily increase the flow above the maximum rate,
shall have a maximum flush volume of not more than but not to exceed 2.2 gpm (8.3 L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa),
1.6 gallons (6.0 Lpf) of water per flush in accordance and shall revert to a maximum flow rate of 1.8 gpm (6.8
with ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1. L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa) upon valve closure.
L 402.3 Urinals. Urinals shall have a maximum flush
volume of not more than 0.5 gallon (1.9 Lpf) of water per
L 402.5 Lavatory Faucets. The maximum water flow
rate of faucets shall comply with Section L 402.5.1 and
«
flush in accordance with ASME A112.19.2/CSA B45.1 or Section L 402.5.2.
CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124. Flushing urinals shall be listed
to the EPA WaterSense Flushing Urinal Specification.
L 402.5.1 Lavatory Faucets in Residences, «
Apartments, and Private Bathrooms in Lodging
L 402.3.1 Nonwater Urinals.Nonwater urinals shall Facilities, Hospitals, and Patient Care Facilities.
comply with ASME A112.19.3/CSA B45.4, ASME The flow rate for lavatory faucets installed in residences,
A112.19.19, or CSA B45.5/IAPMO Z124. Nonwater apartments, and private bathrooms in lodging, hospitals,
urinals shall be cleaned and maintained in accordance and patient care facilities (including skilled nursing and
with the manufacturer’s instructions after installation. long-term care facilities) shall not exceed 1.5 gpm (5.7
Where nonwater urinals are installed they shall have a L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa) in accordance with ASME
water
at distribution
a height not lessline
thanroughed-in
56 inchesto(1422
the urinal
mm) tolocation
allow A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 and shall be listed to the EPA
WaterSense High Efficiency Lavatory Faucet
for the installation of an approved backflow prevention
device in the event of a retrofit. Such water distribution Specification.
lines shall be installed with shutoff valves located as L 402.5.2 Lavatory Faucets in Other Than «
close as possible to the distributing main to prevent the Residences, Apartments, and Private
creation of dead ends. Where nonwater urinals are Bathrooms in Lodging Facilities.Lavatory faucets
installed, not less than one water supplied fixture rated installed in bathrooms of buildings or occupancies other
at not less than 1 water supply fixture unit (WSFU) than those specified in Section L 402.5.1 shall be in
shall be installed upstream on the same drain line to accordance with Section L 402.5.2.1 or Section L
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» L 402.5.2.1 Maximum Flow Rate. The flow

rate shall not exceed 0.5 gpm (1.9 L/m) at 60 psi
L 402.9 Drinking Fountains. Drinking fountains shall
be self-closing.
(414 kPa) in accordance with ASME
A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. L 403.0 Appliances.
» L 402.5.2.2 Metering Faucets.Metering faucets
shall deliver not more than 0.25 gallons (1.0 L) of
L 403.1 Dishwashers. Residential and commercial dish-
washers shall comply with the Energy Star program
water per cycle. requirements.
» L 402.6 Showerheads.Showerheads shall comply with the L 403.2 Clothes Washers. Residential clothes washers
requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 1992, except that
the flow rate shall not exceed 2.0 gpm (7.6 L/m) at 80 psi shall complyclothes
Commercial with the Energyshall
washers Starcomply
program requirements.
with Energy Star
(552 kPa), where listed toASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. program requirements, where such requirements exist.
» L 402.6.1 Multiple Showerheads Serving One
Shower Compartment. The total allowable flow
rate of water from multiple showerheads flowing at a L 404.0 Occupancy Specific Water Efficiency
given time, with or without a diverter, including rain Requirements.
systems, waterfalls, bodysprays, and jets, shall not L 404.1 Commercial Food Service. Commercial food
exceed 2.0 gpm (7.6 L/m) per shower compartment, service facilities shall comply with the water efficiency
where the floor area of the shower compartment is less requirements in Section L 404.2 through Section L 404.6.
than 1800 square inches (1.161 m 2). For each incre- L 404.2 Ice Makers. Ice makers shall be air cooled and
ment of 1800 square inches (1.161 m 2) of floor area shall be in accordance with Energy Star for commercial ice
thereafter or part thereof, additional showerheads are machines.
allowed, provided the total flow rate of water from L 404.3 Food Steamers. Steamers shall consume not
flowing devices shall not exceed 2.0 gpm (7.6 L/m) for more than 5.0 gallons (19 L) per hour per steamer pan in
each such increment. the full operational mode.
Exceptions:
L 404.4 Combination Ovens. Combination ovens shall
(1) Gang show ers in non-re siden tial occu pancie s. not consume more than 3.5 gallons per hour (gph) (13.2
Singular showerheads or multiple shower outlets L/h) per pan in the full operational mode.
serving
shall notone
haveshowering
more thanposition
2.0 gpmin gang showers
(7.6 L/m) total L 404.5 Grease Interceptors. Grease interceptor main-
tenance procedures shall not include post-pumping/cleaning
flow. refill using potable water. Refill shall be by connected
(2) Where provided, accessible shower compartments appliance accumulated discharge only.
shall not be permitted to have more than 4.0 gpm L 404.6 Dipper Well Faucets. Where dipper wells are
(15 L/m) total flow, where one outlet is the hand installed, the water supply to a dipper well shall have a
shower. The hand shower shall have a control with shutoff valve and flow control. The flow of water into a
a nonpositive shutoff feature. dipper well shall be limited by not less than one of the fol-
L 402.6.2 Bath and Shower Diverters. The rate of lowing methods:
leakage out of the tub spout of bath and shower divert- (1) Water flow shall not exceed the water capacity of the
ers while operating in the shower mode shall not dipper well in one minute at supply pressure of 60 psi
exceed 0.1 gpm (0.4 L/m) in accordance with ASME (414 kPa), and the maximum flow shall not exceed 2.2
A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. gpm (8.3 L/m) at a supply pressure of 60 psi (414 kPa).
L 402.6.3 Shower Valves. Shower valves shall The water capacity of a dipper well shall be the
comply with the temperature control performance maximum amount of water that the fixture can hold
requirements of ASSE 1016 or ASME A112.18.1/CSA before water flows into the drain.
B125.1 where tested at 2.0 gpm (7.6 L/m).
(2) The volume of water dispensed into a dipper well in
L 402.7 Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves. The each activation cycle of a self closing fixture fitting
flow rate for a pre-rinse spray valve installed in a commer- shall not exceed the water capacity of the dipper well,
cial kitchen
dishes to cleaning
prior to remove shall
food not
waste from cookware
be more and(4.9
than 1.3 gpm and the maximum flow shall not exceed 2.2 gpm (8.3
L/m) at a supply pressure of 60 psi (414 kPa).
L/m) at 60 psi (414 kPa). Where pre-rinse spray valves with
maximum flow rates of 1.0 gpm (3.8 L/m) or less are L 404.7 Medical and Laboratory Facilities. Medical
installed, the static pressure shall be not less than 30 psi and laboratory facilities shall comply with the water effi-
(207 kPa). Commercial kitchen pre-rinse spray valves shall ciency requirements in Section L 404.8 through Section L
be equipped with an integral automatic shutoff. 404.10.
L 402.8 Emergency Safety Showers and Eye Wash L 404.8 Steam Sterilizers.Controls shall be installed to
Stations. Emergency safety showers and emergency eye limit the discharge temperature of condensate or water from
wash stations shall not be limited in their water supply flow steam sterilizers to 140°F (60°C) or less. A venturi-type
rates. vacuum system shall not be utilized with vacuum sterilizers.

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L 404.9 X-Ray Film Processing Units. Processors for

X-ray film exceeding 6 inches (152 mm) in any dimension
L 407.2 Consumption Data. A means of communicat-
ing water consumption data from submeters to the water
«
shall be equipped with water recycling units. consumer shall be provided.
L 404.10 Exhaust Hood Liquid Scrubber Systems.
Liquid scrubber systems for exhaust hoods and ducts shall
L 407.3 Access. Meters and submeters shall be accessible. «
be of the recirculation type. Liquid scrubber systems for
perchloric acid exhaust hoods and ducts shall be equipped L 408.0 Condensate Recovery.
with a timer-controlled water recirculation system. The col- L 408.1 General. Condensate is permitted to be used as
lection sump for perchloric acid exhaust systems shall be on-site treated non-potable water when collected, stored,
designed to automatically drain after the wash down and treated in accordance with Section 1504.0.
process has completed.
L 409.0 Water-Powered Sump Pumps.
L 405.0 Leak Detection and Control. L 409.1 General. Sump pumps powered by potable or
L 405.1 General. Where installed, leak detection and reclaimed (recycled) water pressure shall be used as an emer-
control devices shall be approved by the Authority Having gency backup pump. The water-powered pump shall be
Jurisdiction. Leak detection and control devices help protect equipped with a battery powered alarm having a minimum
property from water damage and also conserve water by rating of 85 dBa at 10 feet (3048 mm). Water-powered pumps
shutting off the flow when leaks are detected. shall have a water efficiency factor of pumping at least 1.4
gallons (5.3 L) of water to a height of 10 feet (3048 mm) for
every gallon of water used to operate thepump, measured at a
» L 406.0 Fountains and Other Water Features. water pressure of 60 psi (414 kPa). Pumps shall be clearly
» L 406.1 Use of Alternate Water Source for Special labeled as to the gallons of water pumped per gallon of
Water Features. Special water features such as ponds and
potable water consumed.
water fountains shall be provided with reclaimed (recycled)
water, rainwater, or on-site treated nonpotable water where Water-powered stormwater sump pumps shall be
equipped with a reduced pressure principle backflow pre-
the source and capacity is available on the premises and
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. vention assembly. «
» L 407.0 Meters. L 410.0 Water Softeners and Treatment Devices. «
» Lbuildings
407.1 Required. A water meter shall be required for
connected to a public water system, including
L 410.1 Water Softeners. Actuation of regeneration of
water softeners shall be by demand initiation. Water soften-
municipally supplied reclaimed (recycled) water. In other ers shall be listed to NSF 44. Water softeners shall have a
than single-family houses, multi-family structures of three rated salt efficiency exceeding 3400 grains (gr) (0.2199 kg)
stories or fewer above grade, and modular houses, a sepa- of total hardness exchange per pound (0.5 kg) of salt, based
rate meter or submeter shall be installed in the following on sodium chloride (NaCl) equivalency, and shall not gen-
locations: erate more than 5 gallons (19 L) of water per 1000 grains
(1) The water supply for irrigated landscape with an accu- (0.0647 kg) of hardness removed during the service cycle.
mulative area exceeding 2500 square feet (232.3 m 2). L 410.2 Water Softener Limitations. In residential
(2) The water supply to a water-using process where the buildings, where the supplied potable water hardness is
consumption exceeds 1000 gallons per day (gal/d) equal to or less than 8 grains per gallon (gr/gal) (137 mg/L)
(0.0438 L/s), except for manufacturing processes. measured as total calcium carbonate equivalents, water soft-
(3) The water supply to each building on a property with ening equipment that discharges water into the wastewater
multiple buildings where the water consumption system during the service cycle shall not be allowed, except
exceeds 500 gal/d (0.021 L/s). as required for medical purposes.
(4) The water supply to an indi vidual tenant space on a L 410.3 Point-of-Use Reverse Osmosis Water
property where one or more of the following applies:
(a) Water consumption exceeds 500 gal/d (0.021 L/s) Treatment Systems.
systems installed Reverse
in residential osmosis water
occupancies shalltreatment
be
for that tenant. equipped with automatic shutoff valves to prevent dis-
(b) Tenant space is occupied by a commercial laundry, charge when there is no call for producing treated water.
cleaning operation, restaurant, food service, Reverse osmosis water treatment systems shall be listed in
medical office, dental office, laboratory, beauty accordance with NSF 58.
salon, or barbershop.
(c) Total b uilding are a excee ds 50 000 s quare f eet L 411.0 Landscape Irrigation Systems.
(4645 m2). L 411.1 General. Where landscape irrigation systems are
(5) A makeup water supply to a swimming pool. installed, they shall use low application irrigation methods

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and shall be in accordance with Section L 411.2 through (1) Prevent irrigation water from runoff out of the irriga-
Section L 411.12. Requirements limiting the amount or type tion zone.
of plant material used in landscapes shall be established by (2) Prevent water in the supply-line drainage from draining
the Authority Having Jurisdiction. out between irrigation events.
Exception: Plants grown for food production. (3) Not allow irrigation water to be applied onto or enter
L 411.2 Backflow Protection. Potable water and sup- non-targeted areas including: adjacent property and
plies to landscape irrigation systems shall be protected from vegetation areas, adjacent hydrozones not requiring the
backflow in accordance with this code and the Authority irrigation water to meet its irrigation demand, non-veg-
Having Jurisdiction. etative areas, impermeable surfaces, roadways, and
L 411.3 Use of Alternate Water Sources for structures.
Landscape Irrigation. Where available by pre-existing L 411.8 Narrow or Irregularly Shaped Landscape
treatment, storage, or distribution network, and where Areas. Narrow or irregularly shaped landscape areas, less
approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, alternative than 4 feet (1219 mm) in any direction across opposing
water source(s) shall be utilized for landscape irrigation. boundaries, shall not be irrigated by an irrigation emission
Where adequate capacity and volumes of pre-existing alter- device except low flow emitters.
native water sources are available, the irrigation system L 411.9 Sloped Areas.Where soil surface rises more than
shall be designed to use a minimum of 75 percent of alter- 1 foot (305 mm) per 4 feet (1219 mm) of length, the irrigation
native water for the annual irrigation demand before supple- zone system average precipitation rate shall not exceed 0.75
mental potable water is used. inches (19 mm) per hour as verified through either of the fol-
L 411.4 Irrigation Control Systems. Where installed lowing methods:
as part of a landscape irrigation system, irrigation control (1) Manufacturer documentation that the precip itation rate
systems shall: for the installed sprinkler head does not exceed 0.75
(1) Automatically adjust the irrigation schedule to respond inches (19 mm) per hour where the sprinkler heads are
to plant water needs determined by weather or soil installed not closer than the specified radius and where
moisture conditions. the water pressure of the irrigation system is not more
(2) Utilize sensors to suspend irrigation during a rainfall. than the manufacturer’s recommendations.
(3) Utilize sensor s to suspend irri gation where adequ ate (2) Catch can testing in accordance with the requirements
soil moisture is present for plant growth. of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and where emitted
(4) Have the capability to program multiple and different water volume is measured with a minimum of six
catchment containers at random places within the irri-
run times for each irrigation zone to enable cycling of gation zone for a minimum of 15 minutes to determine
water applications and durations to mitigate water the average precipitation rate, expressed as inches per
flowing off of the intended irrigation zone. hour (mm/h).
(5) The site specific settings of the irrigation control system L 411.10 Sprinkler Head Installations. Installed sprin-
affecting the irrigation and shall be posted at the control kler heads shall be low precipitation rate sprinkler heads.
system location. The posted data, where applicable to L 411.10.1 Sprinkler Heads in Common
the settings of the controller, shall include: Irrigation Zones. Sprinkler heads installed in irriga-
(a) Precipitation rate for each zone. tion zones served by a common valve shall be limited
(b) Plant evapotranspiration coefficients for each zone. to applying water to plants with similar irrigation
(c) Soil absorption rate for each zone. needs, and shall have matched precipitation rates (iden-
tical inches of water application per hour as rated or
(d) Rain sensor settings. tested, plus or minus 5 percent).
(e) Soil moisture setting. L 411.10.2 Sprinkler Head Pressure
(f) Peak d emand schedul e including run times for Regulation. Sprinkler heads shall utilize pressure reg-
each zone and the number of cycles to mitigate ulating devices (as part of an irrigation system or inte-
runoff and monthly adjustments or percentage. gral to the sprinkler head) to maintain manufacturer’s
L 411.5 Low Flow Irrigation. Irrigation zones using low recommended operating pressure for each sprinkler and
flow irrigation shall be equipped with filters sized for the nozzle type.
irrigation emission devices, and with a pressure regulator L 411.10.3 Pop-up Type Sprinkler Heads. Where
installed upstream of the irrigation emission devices as nec- pop-up type sprinkler heads are installed, the sprinkler
essary to reduce the operating water pressure in accordance heads shall rise to a height of not less than 4 inches
with the manufacturers’ equipment requirements. (102 mm) above the soil level where emitting water.
L 411.6 Mulched Planting Areas. Only low volume L 411.11 Irrigation Zone Performance Criteria.
emitters are allowed to be installed in mulched planting Irrigation zones shall be designed and installed to ensure
areas with vegetation taller than 12 inches (305 mm). the average precipitation rate of the sprinkler heads over the
L 411.7 System Performance Requirements. The irrigated area does not exceed 1 inch per hour (25.4 mm/h)
landscape irrigation system shall be designed and installed to: as verified through either of the following methods:

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(1) Manufacturer’s documen tation th at the prec ipitation petent by the Authority Having Jurisdiction to perform
rate for the installed sprinkler head does not exceed 1 potable rainwater catchment system design work.
inch per hour (25.4 mm/h) where the sprinkler heads L 501.3 Permit. It shall be unlawful for a person to con-
are installed not closer that the specified radius and struct, install, or alter, or cause to be constructed, installed,
where the water pressure of the irrigation system is not or altered potable rainwater catchment systems in a building
more than the manufacturer’s recommendations. or on a premise without first obtaining a permit to do such
(2) Catch can testing in accordance with the requirements work from the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and where emitted L 501.3.1 Plumbing Plan Submission. No permit

water volume
catchment is measured
containers with aplaces
at random minimum of the
within six irri- for a be
shall rainwater
issued catchment system
until complete requiring
plumbing a permit
plans, with
gation zone for a minimum of 15 minutes to determine data satisfactory to the Authority Having Jurisdiction,
the average precipitation rate, expressed as inches per have been submitted and approved. No changes or con-
hour (mm/h). nections shall be made to either the rainfall catchment
L 411.12 Qualifications. The Authority Having or the potable water system within a site containing a
Jurisdiction shall have the authority to require landscape rainwater catchment water system without approval by
irrigation contractors, installers, or designers to demonstrate the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
competency. Where required by the Authority Having L 501.3.2 System Changes. No changes or connec-
Jurisdiction, the contractor, installer, or designer shall be tions shall be made to either the rainwater catchment
certified to perform such work. system or the potable water system within a site con-
taining a rainwater catchment system requiring a
L 412.0 Trap Seal Protection. permit without approval by the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
L 412.1 Water Supplied Trap P rimers. Water supplied
trap primers shall be electronic or pressure activated and L 501.4 Product and Material Approval. System com-
shall use not more than 30 gallons (114 L) per year per ponents shall be identified as to the manufacturer.
drain. Where an alternate water source, as defined by this L 501.4.1 Plumbing Materials and Systems.
code, is used for fixture flushing or other uses in the same Pipe, pipe fittings, traps, fixtures, material, and devices
room, the alternate water source shall be used for the trap used in a potable rainwater system shall be listed or
primer water supply. labeled (third-party certified) by a listing agency
Exception: Flushometer tailpiece trap primers in accor- (accredited conformity assessment body) and shall be
dance with IAPMO PS 76. in accordance with approved applicable recognized
L 412.2 Drainage Type Trap Seal Primer Devices. standards referenced in this appendix and this code,
Drainage type trap seal primer devices shall not be limited and shall be free from defects. Unless otherwise pro-
in the amount of water they discharge. vided for in this appendix, materials, fixtures, or
devices used or entering into the construction of
plumbing systems, or parts thereof, shall be submitted
L 413.0 Vehicle Wash Facilities. to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for approval.
L 413.1 General. The maximum make-up water use for L 501.5 Maintenance and Inspec tion. Potable rainwa-
automobile washing shall not exceed 40 gallons (151 L) per ter catchment systems and components shall be inspected
vehicle for in-bay automatic car washes and 35 gallons (132 and maintained in accordance with Section L 501.5.1
L) for conveyor and express type car washes. Spray wands through Section L 501.5.3.
and foamy brushes shall use not more than 3.0 gpm (0.19
L/s). Spot-free reverse osmosis discharge (reject) water L 501.5.1 Frequency. Potable rainwater catchment
shall be recycled. Towel ringers shall have a positive systems and components shall be inspected and main-
shutoff valve. Spray nozzles shall be replaced annually. tained in accordance with Table L 501.5.1 unless more
frequent inspection and maintenance is required by the
Exception: Bus and large commercial vehicle washes.
manufacturer.
L 501.5.2 Maintenance Log. A maintenance log for
L 501.0 Alternate Water Sources. potable rainwater catchment systems shall be main-
L 501.1 Scope. The provisions of this appendix shall tained by the property owner and be available for
apply to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair inspection. The property owner or designated appointee
of potable rainwater catchment systems. Alternate water shall ensure that a record of testing, inspection, and
source systems for nonpotable applications shall comply maintenance in accordance with Table L 501.5.1 is
with Chapter 15. maintained in the log. The log wi ll indicat e the fre-
L 501.2 System Design. Potable rainwater catchment quency of inspection, and maintenance for each system.
systems in accordance with this appendix shall be designed A record of the required water quality tests shall be
by a registered design professional or person deemed com- retained for not less than 2 years.

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TABLE L 501.5.1
MINIMUM POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM TESTING, INSPECTION, AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY

D ESC RIPT IO N M INI M UM

F REQ UENC Y

Inspect and clean filters and screens, and replace (where necessary). Every 3 month
Inspect and verify that disinfection, filters and water quality treatment devices
and systems are operational. Perform water quality tests in accordance with the In accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, and
Authority Having Jurisdiction. the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Perform applicable water quality tests to verify compliance with Section L
Every 3 months
504.2
Perform a water quality test for E. Coli, Total Coliform, and Heterotrophic bac-
teria. For a system where 25 different people consume water from the system After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter,
over a 60 day period, a water quality test for cryptosporidium shall also be per- or as directed by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
formed.
Inspect and clear debris from rainwater gutters, downspouts, and roof washers. Every 6 months
Inspect and clear debris from roof or other aboveground rainwater collection
surface. Every 6 months
Remove tree branches and vegetation overhanging roof or other aboveground
rainwater collection surface. As needed
Inspect pumps and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect valves and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect pressure tanks and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Clear debris and inspect storage tanks, locking devices, and verify operation. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter
Inspect caution labels and marking. After initial installation and every 12 months thereafter

L 501.5.3 Maintenance Responsibility. The L 501.9 System Controls. Controls for pumps, valves,

required
ter maintenance
catchment systemsand inspection
shall of potable rainwa-
be the responsibility of the and other
with devices
the water that shall
supply contain
notmercury that come in contact
be permitted.
property owner, unless otherwise required by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction.
L 502.0 Connection.
L 501.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual. An
operation and maintenance manual for potable rainwater L 502.1 General. No water piping supplied by a potable
catchment systems shall be supplied to the building owner rainwater catchment system shall be connected to any other
by the system designer. The operating and maintenance source of supply without the approval of the Authority
manual shall include the following: Having Jurisdiction, Health Department, or other depart-
(1) Detailed diagram of the entire system and the location ment having jurisdiction.
of system components. L 502.2 Connections t o Public or Pr ivate Potabl e
(2) Instructions on operating and maintaining the system. Water Systems. Potable rainwater catchment systems shall
(3) Details on maint aining th e require d water qua lity as have no direct connection to a public or private potable water
determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. supply or alternate water source system. Potable water froma
(4) Details on deacti vating th e system f or maint enance, public or private potable water system is permitted to be used
repair, or other purposes. as makeup water to the rainwater storage tank provided the
(5) Applicable testing, ins pection, and main tenance fre- public or private potable water supply connection is protected
quencies in accordance with Table L 501.5.1. by an air gap or reduced-pressure principle backflow preven-
(6) A method of contacting the manufacturer(s). ter in accordance with this code.
L 501.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. The L 502.3 Backflow Prevention. The potable rainwater
minimum water quality for potable rainwater catchment catchment system shall be protected against backflow in
systems shall comply with the applicable water quality accordance with this code.
requirements as determined by the public health Authority
Having Jurisdiction. L 503.0 Potable Rainfall Catchment System
L 501.8 Material Compatibility. In addition to the Materials.
requirements of this appendix, potable rainwater catchment
systems shall be constructed of materials that are compati- L 503.1 Collections Surfaces. The collection surface
ble with the type of pipe and fitting materials and water for potable applications shall be constructed of a hard,
conditions in the system. impervious material and shall be approved for potable water

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use. Roof coatings, paints, and liners shall comply with TABLE L 504.2(2)
1,2
MINIMUM SYSTEM MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
NSF Protocol P151.
L 503.1.1 Prohibited. Roof paints and coatings with Escherichia coli (fecal coliform) 99.9% reduction
lead, chromium, or zinc shall not be permitted. Wood Turbidity <0.3 NTU
roofing material and lead flashing shall not be permitted.
Notes:
L 503.2 Rainwater Catchment System Drainage 1
Upon failure of the fecal coliform test, the system shall be re-commis-
Materials. Materials used in rainwater catchment drainage sioned involving cleaning and retesting in accordance with Section L
systems, including gutters, downspouts, conductors, and 504.2.
leaders
code forshall
stormbedrainage.
in accordance with the requirements of this 2 One sample shall be analyzed for applications serving up to 1000
persons. Where the treated water shall serve 1000 - 2500 persons two
L 503.3 Storage Tanks. Rainwater storage shall comply samples shall be analyzed, and for 2501 - 3300 persons three samples
with Section L 504.4. shall be analyzed.
L 503.4 Water Supply and Distribution Materials. L 504.2.1 Filtration Devices. Potable water filters
Potable rainwater supply and distribution materials shall shall comply with NSF 53 and shall be installed in
comply with the requirements of this code for potable water accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instruc-
supply and distribution systems. tions.
L 504. 2.2 Disinf ection Devices . Chlorination,
L 504.0 Design and Installation. ozone, ultraviolet, or other disinfection methods
L 504.1 Collection Surfaces. Rainwater shall be col- approved by an Authority Having Jurisdiction, or the
lected from roof or other cleanable aboveground surfaces product is listed and certified according to a microbio-
specifically designed for rainwater catchment. A rainwater logical reduction performance standard for drinking
catchment system shall not collect rainwater from: water, shall be used to treat harvested rainwater to meet
(1) Vehicular parking surfaces the required water quality permitted. The disinfection
devices and systems shall be installed in accordance
(2) Surface water runoff with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and
(3) Bodies of standing water the conditions of listing. Disinfection devices and
L 504.1.1 Prohibited Discha rges. Overflows, con- systems shall be located downstream of the storage
tank.
densate, and bleed-off pipes from roof-mounted equip-
ment and appliances shall not discharge onto roof sur- L 504.3 Overhanging Tree Branches and
faces that are intended to collect rainwater. Vegetation. Tree branches and vegetation shall not be
L 504.2 Minimum Water Quality. Upon initial system located over the roof or other aboveground rainwater col-
startup, the quality of the water for the intended application lection surface. Where existing tree branch and vegetation
shall be verified at the point(s) of use as determined by the growth extends over the rainwater collection surface, it
Authority Having Jurisdiction. In the absence of water shall be removed in accordance with Section L 501.5.
quality requirements determined by the Authority Having L 504.4 Rainwater Storage Tanks. Rainwater storage
Jurisdiction, the minimum water quality shall be in accor- tanks shall be installed in accordance with Section L
dance with Table L 504.2(1). 504.4.1 through Section L 504.4.7.
Normal system maintenance will require system testing
every 3 months. Systems shall comply with Table L 504.2(2).
L 504.4.1 Construction. Rainwater storage tanks
shall be constructed of solid, durable materials not
«
subject to excessive corrosion or decay and shall be
TABLE L 504.2(1)
1,2 watertight. Storage tanks shall be approved by the
MINIMUM WATER QUALITY
Authority Having Jurisdiction for potable water appli-
Escherichia coli (fecal coliform) 99.9% reduction cations, provided such tanks are in accordance with
Protozoan Cysts 99.99% reduction
approved applicable standards.
L 504.4.2 Location. Rainwater storage tanks shall be
permitted to be installed above or below grade.
Viruses
Turbidity
99.99% reduction
<0.3 NTU L 504.4.2.1 Above Grade. Above grade storage
«
«
Notes: tanks shall be of an opaque material, approved for
1 Upon failure of the fecal coliform test, the system shall be re-commis- aboveground use in direct sunlight, or shall be
sioned involving cleaning and retesting in accordance with Section L shielded from direct sunlight. Tanks shall be
504.2. installed in an accessible location to allow for
2 One sample shall be analyzed for applications serving up to 1000 inspection and cleaning. The tank shall be installed
persons. Where the treated water shall serve 1000 - 2500 persons two on a foundation or platform that is constructed to
samples shall be analyzed, and for 2501 - 3300 persons three samples accommodate loads in accordance with the build-
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» L 504.4.2.2 Below Grade. Rainwater storage

tanks installed below grade shall be structurally
above grade and shall be not less than 1 1⁄2 inches (40
mm) in diameter. The vent terminal shall be directed
designed to withstand anticipated earth or other downward and covered with a3⁄32 of an inch (2.4 mm)
loads. Holding tank covers shall be capable of sup- mesh screen to prevent the entry of vermin and insects.
porting an earth load of not less than 300 pounds L 504.5 Pumps. Pumps serving rainwater catchment
per square foot (lb/ft2) (1465 kg/m2) where the tank systems shall be listed for potable water use. Pumps supply-
is designed for underground installation. Below ing water to water closets, urinals, and trap primers shall be
grade rainwater tanks installed underground shall be capable of delivering not less than 15 pounds-force per
provided with manholes. The manhole opening square inch (psi) (103 kPa) residual pressure at the highest
shall be not less than 20 inches (508 mm) in diame- and most remote outlet served. Where the water pressure in
ter and located not less than 4 inches (102 mm) the rainwater supply system within the building exceeds 80
above the surrounding grade. The surrounding psi (552 kPa), a pressure reducing valve reducing the pres-
grade shall be sloped away from the manhole. sure to 80 psi (552 kPa) or less to water outlets in the build-
Underground tanks shall be ballasted, anchored, or ing shall be installed in accordance with this code.
otherwise secured, to prevent the tank from floating L 504.6 Roof Drains. Primary and secondary roof drains,
out of the ground where empty. The combined conductors, leaders, overflows, and gutters shall be
weight of the tank and hold down system shall meet designed and installed in accordance with this code.
or exceed the buoyancy force of the tank. L 504.7 Water Quality Devices and Equipment.
» L 504.4.3 Drainage and Overflow. Rainwater Devices and equipment used to treat rainwater to maintain
the minimum water quality requirements determined by the
storage tanks shall be provided with a means of drain-
ing and cleaning. The overflow drain shall not be Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be listed or labeled
equipped with a shutoff valve. The overflow outlet (third-party certified) by a listing agency (accredited con-
shall discharge in accordance with this code for storm formity assessment body) and approved for the intended
drainage systems. Where discharging to the storm application.
drainage system, the overflow drain shall be protected L 504.7.1 Filtration and Disinfection Systems.
from backflow of the storm drainage system by a back- Filtration and disinfection systems shall be located after
water valve or other approved method. the water storage tank. Where a chlorination system is
L 504.4.3.1 Overflow Outlet Size.The overflow installed, it shall be installed upstream of filtration
» outlet shall be sized to accommodate the flow of the
rainwater entering the tank and not less than the
systems. Where an ultraviolet disinfection system is
installed, a filter not more than 5 microns (5 m) shall
aggregate cross-sectional area of the inflow pipes. be installed upstream of the disinfection system.
L 504.8 Freeze Protection. Tanks and piping installed
» L 504.4.4 Animals and Insects. Rainwater tank
openings to the atmosphere shall be protected to in locations subject to freezing shall be provided with an
prevent the entrance of insects, birds, or rodents into approved means of freeze protection.
the tank. L 504.9 Roof Washer or Pre-Filtration System.
Collected rainwater shall pass through a roof washer or pre-
» L 504.4.4.1 Human Access. Rainwater tank
access openings exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in filtration system before the water enters the rainwater
storage tank. Roof washer systems shall comply with
diameter shall be secured to prevent tampering and Section L 504.9.1 through Section L 504.9.4.
unintended entry by either a lockable device or
other approved method. L 504.9.1 Size. The roof washer shall be sized to
direct a sufficient volume of rainwater containing
» L 504.4.4.2 Exposure to Sunlight. Rainwater
tank openings shall not be exposed to direct sun-
debris that has accumulated on the collection surface
away from the storage tank. ARCSA/ASPE 63 contains
light. additional guidance on acceptable methods of sizing
» L 504.4.5 Inlets. A device or arrangement of fittings
shall be installed at the inlet of the tank to prevent rain-
roof washers.
L 504.9.2 Debris Screen. The inlet to the roof
water from disturbing sediment as it enters the tank.
washer shall be provided with a debris screen or other
» L 504.4.6 Primary Tank Outlets. The primary tank
outlet shall be located not less than 4 inches (102 mm)
approved means that protects the roof washer from the
intrusion of debris and vermin. Where the debris screen
above the bottom of the tank, or shall be provided with is installed, the debris screen shall be corrosion resis-
a floating inlet to draw water from the cistern just tant and shall have openings not larger than 1⁄2 of an
below the water surface. inch (12.7 mm).
L 504.4.7 Storage Tank Venting.Where venting by L 504.9.3 Drain Discharge. Water drained from the
means of drainage or overflow piping is not provided, roof washer or pre-filter shall be diverted away from
or is considered insufficient, a vent shall be installed on the storage tank and discharged to a disposal area that
each tank. The vent shall extend from the top of the does not cause property damage or erosion. Roof
tank and terminate not less than 6 inches (152 mm) washer drainage shall not drain over a public way.

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L 504.9.4 Automatic Drain. Roof washing systems mm). Building cavities shall be large enough to accommo-
shall be provided with an automatic means of self date the combined diameter of the pipe, the insulation, and
draining between rain events. other objects in the cavity that the piping shall cross. Pipe
L 504.10 Filtration and Disinfection Systems. supports shall be installed on the outside of the pipe insula-
Filtration and disinfection systems shall be located after the tion.
water storage tank. Where a chlorination system is installed, Exceptions:
it shall be installed upstream of filtration systems. Where an (1) Where the hot water pipe is installed in a wall that is
ultraviolet disinfection system is installed, a filter not more not of a width to accommodate the pipe and insulation,
than 5 microns (5 m) shall be installed upstream of the the insulation thickness shall be permitted to have the
disinfection system. maximum thickness that the wall is capable of accom-
L 504.11 Roof Gutters. Gutters shall maintain a modating and not less than 1⁄2 of an inch (12.7 mm)
minimum slope and be sized in accordance with this code. thick.
L 504.12 Drains, Conductors, and Leaders. The (2) Hot water supply piping exposed under sinks, lavato-
design and size of rainwater drains, conductors, and leaders ries, and similar fixtures.
shall comply with this code. (3) Where hot water distribution piping is installed within
L 504.13 Size of Potable Water Piping. Potable rain- an attic, crawlspace, or wall insulation.
water system distribution piping shall be sized in accor- (a) In attics and crawlspaces the insulation shall cover
dance with this code for sizing potable water piping. the pipe not less than 51⁄2 inches (140 mm) further
away from the conditioned space.
L 505.0 Cleaning. (b) In walls, the insulation shall completely surround
L 505.1 General. The interior surfaces of tanks and the pipe with not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm) of
equipment shall be clean before they are put into service. insulation.
(c) Where burial within the insulation will not com-
L 506.0 Supply System Inspection and Test. pletely or continuously surround the pipe, then
these exceptions do not apply.
L 506.1 General. Rainwater catchment systems shall be
inspected and tested in accordance with the applicable pro- L 601.3 Recirculation Systems. Recirculation systems
visions of this code for testing of potable water and storm shall comply with Section L 601.3.1 and Section L 601.3.2.
drainage systems. Storage tanks shall be filled with water to L 601.3.1 For Low-Rise Residential Buildings.
Circulating hot water systems shall be arranged so that
the overflow opening for a period of 24 hours, and during
inspection, or by other means as approved by the Authority the circulating pump(s) are capable of being turned off
Having Jurisdiction. Seams and joints shall be exposed (automatically or manually) where the hot water system
during inspection and checked for water tightness. is not in operation. [ASHRAE 90.2:7.2]
L 601.3.2 For Pumps Between Boilers and
L 601.0 Water Heating Design, Equipment, and Storage Tanks. Where used to maintain storage tank
Installation. water temperature, recirculating pumps shall be
L 601.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall estab- equipped with controls limiting operation to a period
lish the means of conserving potable and nonpotable water from the start of the heating cycle to a maximum of 5
and energy associated with the generation and use of hot minutes after the end of the heating cycle. [ASHRAE
water in a building. This includes provisions for the hot 90.1:7.4.4.4]
water distribution system, which is the portion of the L 601.4 Recirculation Pump Controls. Pump controls
potable water distribution system between a water heating shall include on-demand activation or time clocks com-
device and the plumbing fixtures, including dedicated bined with temperature sensing. Time clock controls for
return piping and appurtenances to the water heating device pumps shall not let the pump operate more than 15 minutes
in a recirculation system. every hour. Temperature sensors shall stop circulation
L 601.2 Insulation. Hot water supply and return piping where the temperature set point is reached and shall be
shall be thermally insulated. The wall thickness of the insu- located on the circulation loop at or near the last fixture.
lation shall be
to 2 inches (50equal
mm).toThe
the nominal diameter
wall thickness of the
shall pipeless
be not up The pump, pump
accessible. Pump controls,
operationand temperature
shall be limitedsensors shall be
to the build-
than 2 inches (51 mm) for nominal pipe diameters exceed- ing’s hours of operation.
ing 2 inches (50 mm). The conductivity of the insulation [k- L 601.5 Temperature Maintenance Controls.
factor (Btu•in/(h•ft2•°F))], measured radially, shall not be Systems designed to maintain usage temperatures in hot-
more than 0.28 [Btu•in/(h•ft 2•°F)] [0.04 W/(m•k)]. Hot water pipes, such as recirculating hot-water systems or heat
water piping to be insulated shall be installed such that trace, shall be equipped with automatic time switches or
insulation is continuous. Pipe insulation shall be installed to other controls that are capable of being set to switch off the
within 1⁄4 of an inch (6.4 mm) of appliances, appurtenances, usage temperature maintenance system during extended
fixtures, structural members, or a wall where the pipe pe ri od s wh er e ho t wa te r is no t re qu ir ed . [A SH RA E
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L 601.6 System Balancing.Systems with multiple recir- L 602.5 Insulation. Insulation for hot water and return
culation zones shall be balanced to uniformly distribute hot piping shall comply with the provisions of Section L 601.2.
water, or they shall be operated with a pump for each zone. L 602.6 Hard Water. Where water has hardness equal to
The circulation pump controls shall comply with the provi- or exceeding 9 grains per gallon (gr/gal) (154 mg/L) mea-
sions of Section L 601.4. sured as total calcium carbonate equivalents, the water
L 601.7 Flow Balancing Valves. Flow balancing valves supply line to water heating equipment in new one- and two
shall be a factory preset automatic flow control valve, a family dwellings shall be roughed-in to allow for the instal-
flow regulating valve, or a balancing valve with memory lation of water treatment equipment.
stop. L 602.7 Maximum Volume of Hot Water. The
L 601.8 Air Elimination. Provision shall be made for the maximum volume of water contained in hot water distribu-
elimination of air from the return system. tion pipes shall be in accordance with Section L 602.7.1 or
L 601.9 Gravity or Thermosyphon Systems. Gravity Section L 602.7.2. The water volume shall be calculated
or thermosyphon systems are prohibited. using Table L 602.7.
L 602.7.1 Maximum Volume of Hot Water
Without Recirculation or Heat Trace. Th e
L 602.0 Service Hot Water – Low-Rise Residential maximum volume of water contained in the hot water
Buildings. distribution pipe between the water heater and any
L 602.1 General. The service water heating system for fixture fitting shall not exceed 32 ounces (oz) (946
single-family houses, multi-family structures of three mL). Where a fixture fitting shutoff valve (supply stop)
stories or fewer above grade, and modular houses shall is installed ahead of the fixture fitting, the maximum
comply with Section L 602.2 through Section L 602.7.3. volume of water is permitted to be calculated between
The service water heating system of all other buildings shall the water heater and the fitting shutoff valve (supply
comply with Section L 603.0. stop).
L 602.7.2 Maximum Volume of Hot Water with
L 602.2 Water Heaters and Storage Tanks.
Recirculation or Heat Trace. The maximum
Residential-type water heaters, pool heaters, and unfired volume of water contained in the branches between the
water heater storage tanks shall comply with the minimum recirculation loop or electrically heat traced pipe and
performance requirements specified by federal law. the fixture fitting shall not exceed 16 oz (473 mL).
Unfired storage water heating equipment shall have a Where
installeda ahead
fixtureoffitting shutofffitting,
the fixture valvethe
(supply stop) is
maximum
heat loss through the tank surface area of less than 6.5
British thermal units per square foot hour [Btu/(ft2•h)] (20.5 volume of water is permitted to be calculated between
W/m2). [ASHRAE 90.2:7.1] the recirculation loop or electrically heat traced pipe
and the fixture fitting shutoff valve (supply stop).
L 602.3 Recirculation Systems. Recirculation systems
Exception: Whirlpool bathtubs or bathtubs that are not
shall comply with the provisions in Section L 601.3.
equipped with a shower are exempted from the require-
L 602.4 Central Water Heating Equipment. Service ments of Section L 602.7.
water heating equipment (central systems) that does not fall L 602.7.3 Hot Water System Submeters. Where
under the requirements for residential-type service water a hot water pipe from a circulation loop or electric heat
heating equipment addressed in Section L 602.0 shall trace line is equipped with a submeter, the hot water
comply with the applicable requirements for service water- distribution system downstream of the submeter shall
heating equipment found in Section L 603.0. [ASHRAE have either an end-of-line hot water circulation pump
90.2:7.3] or shall be electrically heat traced. The maximum
TABLE L 602.7
WATER VOLUME FOR DISTRIBUTION PIPING MATERIALS*
OUNCES OF WATER PER FOOT LENGTH OF PIPING
NOMINAL CPVC
COPPER COPPER COPPER CPVC PEX-AL- PE-AL- CPVC PEX CTS PE-RT PP SDR PP SDR
SIZE CTS SDR PP SDR 6
M L K SCH 40 PEX PE SCH 80 SDR 9 SDR 9 7.3 11
(inch) 11
38
⁄ 1.06 0.97 0.84 NA 1.17 0.63 0.63 NA 0.64 0.64 0.91 1.09 1.24
12
⁄ 1.69 1.55 1.45 1.25 1.89 1.31 1.31 1.46 1.18 1.18 1.41 1.68 2.12
3
⁄4 3.43 3.22 2.90 2.67 3.38 3.39 3.39 2.74 2.35 2.35 2.23 2.62 3.37
1 5.81 5.49 5.17 4.43 5.53 5.56 5.56 4.57 3.91 3.91 3.64 4.36 5.56
11⁄4 8.70 8.36 8.09 6.61 9.66 8.49 8.49 8.24 5.81 5.81 5.73 6.81 8.60
11⁄2 12.18 11.83 11.45 9.22 13.20 13.88 13.88 11.38 8.09 8.09 9.03 10.61 13.47
2 21.08 20.58 20.04 15.79 21.88 21.48 21.48 19.11 13.86 13.86 14.28 16.98 21.39
For SI units: 1 ounce = 29.573 mL
* NA: Not Applicble

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volume of water in a branch from the circulation loop

or electric heat trace line downstream of the submeter
L 603.3.1 Load Calculations. Service water heating
system design loads for the purpose of sizing systems
«
shall not exceed 16 oz (473 mL). and equipment shall be determined in accordance with
Where there is no circulation loop or electric heat manufacturer’s published sizing guidelines or accepted
traced line downstream of the submeter, the submeter engineering standards and handbooks acceptable to the
shall be located within 2 feet (610mm) of the central hot adopting authority (e.g., ASHRAE Handbook – HVAC
water system; or the branch line to the submeter shall be Applications). [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.1]
circulated or heat traced to within 2 feet (610 mm) of the
submeter. The maximum volume from the submeter to
L 603.3.2 Equipment Efficiency. Water heating
equipment, hot-water supply boilers used solely for
«
each fixture shall not exceed 32 oz (946 mL). heating potable water, pool heaters, and hot-water
The circulation pump controls shall comply with storage tanks shall comply with the criteria listed in
the provisions of Section L 601.4. Table L 603.3.2. Where multiple criteria are listed, all
criteria shall be met. Omission of minimum perfor-
L 603.0 Service Hot Water – Other Than Low-Rise mance requirements for certain classes of equipment
Residential Buildings. does not preclude use of such equipment where appro-
L 603.1 General. The service hot water, other than single- priate. Equipment not listed in Table L 603.3.2 has no
family houses, multi-family structures of three stories or minimum performance requirements.
fewer above grade, and modular houses, shall comply with Exceptions: Water heaters and hot-water supply boilers
this section. having more than 140 gallons (530 L) of storage capaci-
» L 603.1.1 New Buildings. Service water heating
systems and equipment shall comply with the require-
ty are not required to meet the standby loss (SL)
requirements of Table L 603.3.2 where:
ments of this section as described in Section L 603.2.
[ASHRAE 90.1:7.1.1.1] (1) The tank surface is thermally insulated to R-12.5.
(2) A standing pilot light is not installed.
» L 603.1.2 Additions to Existing Buildings.Service
water heating systems and equipment shall comply with (3) Gas- or oil-fired storage water heaters have a flue
the requirements of this section. damper or fan-assisted combustion. [ASHRAE
Exception: Where the service water heating to an addi- 90.1:7.4.2]
tion is provided by existing service water heating L 603.3.3 Insulation. The following piping shall be
systems and equipment, such systems and equipment insulated in accordance with Table L 603.3.3:
shall not be required to be in accordance with this (1) Recirculating system piping, including the supply
appendix. However, new systems or equipment and return piping of a circulating tank type water
installed shall be in accordance with specific require- heater.
ments applicable to those systems and equipment.
[ASHRAE 90.1:7.1.1.2] (2) The first 8 feet (2438 mm) of outlet piping for a
constant temperature nonrecirculating storage
» L 603.1.3 Alterations to Existing Buildings.
Building service water heating equipment installed as a system.
direct replacement for existing building service water (3) The inlet piping between the storage tank and a
heating equipment shall be in accordance with the heat trap in a nonrecirculating storage system.
requirements of Section L 603.0 applicable to the (4) Piping that is externally heated (such as heat trace
equipment being replaced. New and replacement or impedance heating). [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.3]
piping shall comply with Section L 603.3.3.
Exception: Compliance shall not be required where
L 603.3.4 Hot Water System Design. Hot water
systems shall comply with Section L 603.3.4.1 and
«
there is insufficient space or access to meet these Section L 603.3.4.2.
requirements. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.1.1.3]
» L 603.2 Compliance Path(s). Compliance shall be
L 603.3.4.1 Recirculation System.
Recirculation systems shall comply with the provi-
«
achieved in accordance with the requirements of Section L
603.1, Section L 603.3, Section L 603.4, and Section L sions in Section L 601.3.
603.5. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.2.1] L 603.3.4.2 Maximum Volume of Hot Water.
The maximum volume of water contained in hot «
» L 603.2.1 Energy Cost Budget Method. Projects
using the energy cost budget method of ASHRAE 90.1 water distribution lines between the water heater
for demonstrating compliance with the standard shall and the fixture stop or connection to showers,
be in accordance with the requirements of Section L kitchen faucets, and lavatories shall be determined
603.3 in conjunction with the energy cost budget in accordance with Section L 602.7.
method of ASHRAE 90.1. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.2.2] L 603.3.5 Service Water Heating System «
» L 603.3 Mandatory Provisions. The mandatory provi-
sions of Section L 603.3.1 through Section L 603.3.7 shall
Controls. Service water heating system controls shall
comply with Section L 603.3.5.1 and Section L
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» TABLE L 603.3.2
5, 6
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER HEATING EQUIPMENT
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 7.8]

SUBCATEGORY OR RATING PERFORMANCE 2,3

EQUIPMENT TYPE SIZE CATEGORY TEST PROCEDURE
CONDITION (INPUT) REQUIRED1

Electric table top water

heaters ≤12kW Resistance≥20gal 0.93–0.00035VEF DOE10CFRPart430
Electric water heaters
≤12kW Resistance≥20gal 0.97–0.00035VEF DOE10CFRPart430

0.3 + 27√Vm %/h Section G.2 of CSA

>12kW Resistance≥20gal
Z21.10.3
≤24 Amps and ≤250
HeatPump 0.93–0.00035V EF DOE 10CFRPart430
Volts
Gas storage water heaters
≤75000Btu/h ≥20gal 0.67-0.0005VEF DOE10CFRPart430
80% Et (Q/799 + Sections G.1 and G.2 of
>75 000 Btu/h <4000 (Btu/h)/gal
16.6√V)SL, Btu/h CSA Z21.10.3
Gas instantaneous water >50 000 Btu/h and
heaters ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and <2 gal 0.62–0.0005V EF DOE 10 CFR Part 430
<200 000 Btu/h
≥200 000 Btu/h4 ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and <10 gal 80% Et
Sections G.1 and G.2 of
80% Et (Q/799 +16.6√V) CSA Z21.10.3
≥200 000 Btu/h ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and ≥10 gal
SL, Btu/h
Oil storage water heaters ≤105000Btu/h ≥20gal 0.59-0.0005VEF DOE10CFRPart430
80% Et (Q/799 + 16.6√V) Sections G.1 and G.2 of
>105 000 Btu/h <4000 (Btu/h)/gal
SL, Btu/h CSA Z21.10.3
Oil instantaneous water ≤210 000 Btu/h ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and <2 gal 0.59–0.0005V EF DOE 10 CFR Part 430
heaters
>210 000 Btu/h ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and <10 gal 80% Et
Sections G.1 and G.2 of
78% Et (Q/799 + 16.6√V) CSA Z21.10.3
>210 000 Btu/h ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and ≥10 gal
SL, Btu/h
Hot-water supply boilers, ≥300 000 Btu/h and
gas and oil ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and <10 gal 80% Et
<12 500 000 Btu/h
Hot-water supply boilers, 80% Et (Q/799 + 16.6√V) Sections G.1 and G.2 of
gas — ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and ≥10 gal
SL, Btu/h CSA Z21.10.3
Hot-water supply boilers, 78% Et (Q/799 + 16.6√V)
oil — ≥4000 (Btu/h)/gal and ≥10 gal
SL, Btu/h
Pool heaters, oil and gas All — 78% Et ASHRAE 146
Heat pump pool heaters
All — COP
4.0 AHRI
1160
Unfired storage tanks All — R-12.5 (none)
For SI units: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1000 British thermal units per hour = 0.293 kW, °C = (°F-32)/1.8
Notes:
1 Energy factor (EF) and thermal efficiency ( Et) are minimum requirements, while standby loss (SL) is maximum Btu/h (kW) based on a 70°F (39°C) tem-
perature difference between stored water and ambient requirements. In the EF equation, V is the rated volume in gallons. In the SL equation, V is the
rated volume in gallons and Q is the nameplate input rate in Btu/h (kW). Vm is the measured volume in the tank.
2
ASHRAE 90.1 contains a complete specification, including the year version, of the referenced test procedure.
3
Section G.1 is titled “Test Method for Measuring Thermal Efficiency” and Section G.2 is titled “Test Method for Measuring Standby Loss.”
4
Instantaneous water heaters with input rates below 200 000 Btu/h (58.6 kW) shall be in accordance with these requirements where the water heater is
designed to heat water to temperatures of 180°F (82°C) or higher.
5 Electric water heaters with input rates less than 40 946 Btu/h (12 kW) shall be in accordance with these requirements where the water heater is designed
to heat water to temperatures of 180°F (82°C) or higher.
6 Refer to Section L 603.4.2.1 for additional requirements for gas storage and instantaneous water heaters and gas hot-water supply boilers.

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TABLE L 603.3.3
MINIMUM PIPE INSULATION THICKNESS FOR HEATING AND HOT WATER SYSTEMS
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
(STEAM, STEAM CONDENSATE, HOT WATER HEATING, AND DOMESTIC WATER SYSTEMS)
[ASHRAE 90.1: TABLE 6.8.3-1]

FLUID DESIGN I NSU LAT IO N CO ND UCT IVI TY ≥ N O M I N A L P I P E S I Z E O R T U B E S I ZE ( i nc he s )

OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
CONDUCTIVITY MEAN RATING
RANGE AND
2 TEMPERATURE <1 t1<
o1 ⁄
12 11 ⁄2 t<o4 t<
4o8 ≥8
USAGE (°F) Btu•inch/(h•ft•°F)
(°F)

INSULATION THICKNESS (inches)

>350 0.32
0.34
- 250 4.5 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
251
350
- 0.29
0.32
- 200 3.0 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.5
201
250
- 0.27
0.30
- 150 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
141
200
- 0.25
0.29
- 125 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0
105
140
- 0.22
0.28
- 100 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5
For SI units: °C=(°F-32)/1.8, 1 British thermal unit inch per hour square foot degree Fahrenheit = [0.1 W/(m•K)], 1 inch = 25 mm
Notes:
1
For insulation outside the stated conductivity range, the minimum thickness (T) shall be determined as follows:
T = r{(1 + t/r)K/k – 1}
Where:
T = minimum insulation thickness (inches) (mm).
r = actual outside radius of pipe (inches) (mm).
t = insulation thickness listed in this table for applicable fluid temperature and pipe size.
K = conductivity of alternate material at mean rating temperature indicated for the applicable fluid temperature [Btu•in/(h•ft 2•°F)] [W/(m•K)].
2 kThese
= thethicknesses
upper valueare
of based
the conductivity
on energy range listedconsiderations
efficiency in this table foronly.
the applicable
Additionalfluid temperature.
insulation is sometimes required relative to safety issues or surface tem-
perature.
3 For piping 1 ⁄2 inches (40 mm) or less, and located in partitions within conditioned spaces, reduction of insulation thickness by 1 inch (25.4 mm) shall be
1

permitted before thickness adjustment required in Footnote 1, but not a thickness less than 1 inch (25.4 mm).
4 For direct-buried heating and hot water system piping, reduction of insulation thickness by 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) shall be permitted before thickness adjust-
ment required in Footnote 1, but not a thickness less than 1 inch (25.4 mm).
5 Table L 603.3.3 is based on steel pipe. Non-metallic pipes, less than schedule 80 thickness shall use the table values. For other non-metallic pipes having
a thermal resistance more than that of steel pipe, reduced insulation thicknesses shall be permitted where documentation is provided showing that the pipe
with the proposed insulation has less heat transfer per foot (mm) than a steel pipe of the same size with the insulation thickness shown in Table L 603.3.3.

» L 603.3.5.1 Temperature Controls.

Temperature controls shall be provided that allow
to allow shutting off the heater without adjusting
the thermostat setting. Pool heaters fired by natural
for storage temperature adjustment from 120°F gas shall not have continuously burning pilot
(49°C) or lower to a maximum temperature com- lights. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.5.1]
patible with the intended use.
Exception: Where the manufacturer’s installation
L 603.3.6.2 Pool Covers. Heated pools shall be
equipped with a vapor retardant pool cover on or
«
instructions specify a higher minimum thermostat at the water surface. Pools heated to more than
setting to minimize condensation and resulting 90°F (32°C) shall have a pool cover with a
corrosion. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.4.1] minimum insulation value of R-12.
» L 603.3.5.2 Outlet Temperature Controls.
Temperature controlling means shall be provided to
Exception: Pools deriving over 60 percent of the
energy for heating from site-recovered energy or
limit the maximum temperature of water delivered solar energy source. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.5.2]
from lavatory faucets in public facility restrooms to
110°F (43°C). [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.4.3]
L 603.3.6.3 Time Switches. Time switches
shall be installed on swimming pool heaters and
«
» L 603.3.6 Pools. Pool heating systems shall comply
with Section L 603.3.6.1 through Section L 603.3.6.3.
pumps.
Exceptions:
» L 603.3.6.1 Pool Heaters. Pool heaters shall be
equipped with a readily accessible ON/OFF switch
(1) Where public health standards require 24-hour
pump operation.

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(2) Where pumps a re requ ired to o perat e solar L 603.4.2.1 Buildings with High-Capacity
and waste heat recovery pool heating systems. Service Water Heating Systems. New build-
[ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.5.3] ings with gas service hot-water systems with a
» L 603.3.7 Heat Traps. Vertical pipe risers serving
storage water heaters and storage tanks not having inte-
total installed gas water-heating input capacity of 1
000 000 Btu/h (293 kW) or more, shall have gas
gral heat traps and serving a nonrecirculating system service water-heating equipment with a thermal
shall have heat traps on both the inlet and outlet piping efficiency ( E t ) of not less than 90 percent.
as close as practical to the storage tank. A heat trap is a Multiple units of gas water-heating equipment
means to counteract the natural convection of heated shall be permitted to comply with this requirement
water in a vertical pipe run. The means is either a device where the water-heating input provided by the
specifically designed for the purpose or an arrangement equipment, with thermal efficiency (Et) of more or
of tubing that forms a loop of 360 degrees (6.28 rad) or less than 90 percent, provides an input capacity-
piping that from the point of connection to the water weighted average thermal efficiency of not less
heater (inlet or outlet) includes a length of piping direct- than 90 percent. The requirements of Section L
ed downward before connection to the vertical piping of 603.4.2.1 are effective on July 30, 2015.
the supply water or hot-water distribution system, as Exceptions:
applicable. [ASHRAE 90.1:7.4.6] (1) Where 25 percent of the annual service water-
» L 603.4 Prescriptive Path. The prescriptive path for
space or water heating efficiency shall comply with Section
heating requirement is provided by site-solar
or site-recovered energy.
L 603.4.1 through Section L 603.4.3.1.
(2) Water heaters installed in individual dwelling
» L 603.4.1 Space Heating and Water Heating.
The use of a gas-fired or oil-fired space-heating boiler
units.
system, otherwise in accordance with Section L 603.0, (3) Individual gas water heaters with input capaci-
to provide the total space heating and water heating for ty not more than 1 000 000 Btu/h (293 kW).
a building is allowed where one of the following condi- [ASHRAE 90.1:7.5.3]
tions is met: L 603.4.3 Heat Recovery for Service Water
Heating. Condenser heat recovery systems shall be
«
(1) The single space-heating boiler, or the component
of a modular or multiple boiler system that is installed for heating or preheating of service hot water
heating the service water, has a standby loss in provided the following are true:
Btu/h (kW) not exceeding (13.3 × pmd + 400)/n, (1) The facility operates 24 hours a day.
where (pmd) is the probable maximum demand in (2) The total installed heat rejection capacity of the
gallons per hour, determined in accordance with water-cooled systems exceed 6 000 000 Btu/h
the procedures described in generally accepted (1758 kW) of heat rejection.
engineering standards and handbooks, and ( n) is
the fraction of the year where the outdoor daily (3) The design service water heating load exceeds 1
mean temperature exceeds 64.9°F (18.28°C). 000 000 Btu/h (293 kW). [ASHRAE 90.1:6.5.6.2.1]
The standby loss is to be determined for a test L 603.4.3.1 Capacity.The required heat recovery
system shall have the capacity to provide the
«
period of 24 hours duration while maintaining a
boiler water temperature of not less then 90°F smaller of:
(32°C) above ambient, with an ambient tempera- (1) Sixty percent of the peak heat rejection load at
ture between 60°F (16°C) and 90°F (32°C). For a design conditions.
boiler with a modulating burner, this test shall be (2) Preheat of the peak service hot water draw to
conducted at the lowest input. 85°F (29°C).
(2) It is demons trate d to the satisf action of the Exceptions:
Authority Having Jurisdiction that the use of a
single heat source will consume less energy than (1) Facilities that employ condenser heat recovery
separate units. for space heating with a heat recovery design
(3) The energy input of the combined boiler and water exceeding 30 percent
condenser load of the
at design peak water-cooled
conditions.
heater system is less than 150 000 British thermal
units per hour (Btu/h) (44 kW). [ASHRAE (2) Facili ties tha t provid e 60 perce nt of the ir
90.1:7.5.1] service water heating from site-solar or site-
recovered energy or from other sources.
» L 603.4.2 Service Water Heating Equipment.
Service water heating equipment used to provide the [ASHRAE 90.1:6.5.6.2.2]
additional function of space heating as part of a combi- L 603.5 Submittals. The Authority Having Jurisdiction
shall require submittal of compliance documentation and
«
nation (integrated) system shall satisfy stated require-
ments for the service water heating equipment. supplemental information in accordance with Section
[ASHRAE 90.1:7.5.2] 104.3.1 of this code.

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L 604.0 Solar Water Heating Systems.

L 604.1 General. The erection, installation, alteration,
addition to, use or maintenance of solar water heating
systems shall be in accordance with this section and the
Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code.
L 604.2 Annual Inspection and Maintenance. Solar
energy systems that utilize a heat transfer fluid shall be
inspected annually, unless inspections are required on a more
frequent basis by the solar energy system manufacturer.
L 605.0 Hard Water.
L 605.1 Softening and Treatment.Where water has a
hardness equal to or exceeding 10 gr/gal (171 mg/L) mea-
sured as total calcium carbonate equivalents, the water
supply line to water heating equipment and the circuit of
boilers shall be softened or treated to prevent accumulation
of lime scale and consequent reduction in energy efficiency.

L 606.0 Drain Water Heat Exchangers.

L 606.1 General. Drain water heat exchangers shall
comply with IAPMO PS 92. The heat exchanger shall be
accessible.

L 701.0 Installer Qualifications.

L 701.1 Scope. The provisions of this section address

minimum qualifications
mechanical of installers
systems covered of scope
within the plumbing and
of this
appendix.

L 702.0 Qualifications.
L 702.1 General. Where permits are required, the
Authority Having Jurisdiction shall have the authority to
require contractors, installers, or service technicians to
demonstrate competency. Where determined by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction, the contractor, installer, or
service technician shall be licensed to perform such work.

L 801.0 Method of Calculating Water Savings.

L 801.1 Purpose. The purpose of this section is to
provide a means of estimating the water savings where
installing plumbing and fixture fittings that use less water
than the maximum required by the Energy Policy Act of
1992 and 2005 and this code.
L 801.2 Calculation of Water Savings. Table L
801.2(1) and Table L 801.2(2) shall be permitted to be used
to establish a water use baseline in calculating the amount of
water saved as a result of using plumbing fixtures and fixture
fittings that use less water than the required maximum. Water
use is determined by the following equation:
Water use = (flow rate or consumption) x (duration) x
(occupants) x (daily uses)

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TABLE L 801.2(1)
5
WATER USE BASELINE
MAXIMUM FLOW-RATE ESTIMATED DAILY USES
FIXTURE TYPE 2 DURATION OCCUPANTS3, 4
CONSUMPTION PER PERSON

Showerheads 2.5
gpm
80
psi
at minutes
8 1 –
Private or Private Use
Lavatory Faucets 2.2
gpmat
60
psi 0.25
minutes 4 –
Residential Kitchen Faucets 2.2
gpm
60
psi
at minutes
4 1 –

Wash Fountains One 2.2

fixture gpmfor
fitting at 60 psi20
each – – –
inches rim space
Lavatory Faucets in other than
Residences, Apartments, and
Private Bathrooms in Lodging 0.5
gpm 0.25
minutes 4 –
Facilities
Metering Faucets 0.25
gallons
/cycle – 3 –
Metering Faucets for Wash One 0.25 gallon per cycle
Fountains fixture fitting for each 20 – – –
inches rim space
Water Closets 1 male1 –
1.6gallonsperflush 1flush
female
3 –
Urinals 1.0gallonsperflush flush
1 male
2 –
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 pound-force per square inch = 6.8947 kPa, 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 inch = 25.4 mm
Notes:
1 The daily use number shall be increased to three where urinals are not installed in the room.
2 The maximum flow rate or consumption is from the Energy Policy Act.
3 For residential occupancies, the number of occupants shall be based on two persons for the first bedroom and one additional person for each additional
bedroom.
4
For non-residential occupancies, refer to Table 422.1 for occupant load factors.
5
Where determining calculations, assume one use per person for metering or self closing faucets.

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TABLE L 801.2(2)
WATER SAVINGS CALCULATOR1, 2, 3

NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS

BASELINE CASE: CHANGE OCCUPANT VALUES TO REFLECT ANTICIPATED OCCUPANCY

CONSUMPTION DURATION DAILY WATER

FIXTURE TYPE DAILY USES OCCUPANTS
(gallo ns per minute) (minutes) USES (gallons)

1.6gpf (gallons perflush)toilet-male 1.6 1 1 150 240

1.6
gpf
toilet
female
- 1.6 3 1 150 720
male
urinal
gpf
1.0- 1 2 1 150 300
Commerciallavatoryfaucet0.5
- gpm 0.5 3 0.25 300 113
Kitchensink
2.2
gpm
- 2.2 1 0.25 300 165
Showerhead2.5
gpm
- 2.5 0.1 8 300 600
Total Daily Volume 2138
AnnualWorkDays 260
Total Annual Usage 555 750

CONSUMPTION DURATION DAILY WATER

FIXTURE TYPE DAILY USES OCCUPANTS
(gallo ns per minute) (minutes) USES (gallons)

1.6
gpf
toilet
male
- 1.28 1 1 150 192
1.6
gpf
toilet
female
- 1.28 3 1 150 576
1.0
gpf
urinal
male
- 0.5 2 1 150 150
Commerciallavatoryfaucet
0.5
- gpm 0.5 3 0.25 300 113
Kitchen sink
2.2
gpm
- 2.2 1 0.25 300 165
Showerhead
2.5
gpm
- 2.5 0.1 8 300 600
Total Daily Volume 1796
AnnualWorkDays 260
Total Annual Usage 466 830
AnnualSavings 88920
% Reduction -16.0 percent
For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 gallon = 3.785 L
Notes:
1
Consumption values shown as underlined reflect the maximum consumption values associated with the provisions called out in the IAPMO Green
Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement.
2
Where metering faucets are used, insert the flow rate of the faucet in the “Consumption” column and insert the cycle time in the “Duration” column
(assume 1 cycle per use).
3
To determine estimated savings, insert occupant values (same as Baseline) and consumption values based on fixtures and fixture fittings installed.

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TABLE L 801.2(2)
1, 2
WATER SAVINGS CALCULATOR (continued)

RESIDENTIAL 3 BEDROOM STRUCTURE

BASELINE CASE: CHANGE OCCUPANT VALUES BASED ON NUMBER OF BEDROOMS (EXAMPLE SHOWN IS FOR 3 BEDROOMS)
CONSUMPTION DURATION DAILY WATER
FIXTURE TYPE DAILY USES OCCUPANTS
(gallons per minute) (minutes) USES (gallons)

toilets
gpf
1.6 1.6 5 1 4 32
Lavatory
faucet
2.2
gpm
- 2.2 8 0.25 4 18
Kitchen
2.2
gpm
sink
- 2.2 6 0.25 4 13
Showerhead
2.5
gpm
- 2.5 0.75 8 4 60
Total Daily Volume 123
Annual Work Days 44 822

CONSUMPTION DURATION DAILY WATER

FIXTURE TYPE DAILY USES OCCUPANTS
(gallons per minute) (minutes) USES (gallons)

male
toilet
gpf
1.6
- 1.28 5 1 4 26
Lavatoryfaucet
1.5
gpm
- 1.5 8 0.25 4 12
Kitchen
2.2
gpm
sink
- 2.2 6 0.25 4 13
Showerhead
2.5
gpm
- 2.5 0.75 8 4 60
Total Daily Volume 111
AnnualUsage 40442
AnnualSavings 4380

% Reduction -9.8 percent

For SI units: 1 gallon per minute = 0.06 L/s, 1 gallon = 3.785 L
Notes:
1
Consumption values shown as underlined reflect the maximum consumption values associated with the provisions called out in the IAPMO Green
Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement.
2
To determine estimated savings, insert occupant values (same as Baseline) and consumption values based on fixtures and fixture fittings installed.

Notes and instructions for Table L 801.2(2):

Table L 801.2(2) is an example of a calculator that is capable of helping estimate water savings in residential and nonresidential structures. The “Duration”
of use and “Daily Uses” values that appear in the table are estimates and based on previous studies. The first example shown below is for a commercial
office building with 300 occupants, 150 females, and 150 males. The second example is for a 3 bedroom residential building. To obtain and use a working
copy of this calculator, follow the download and use instructions below.
Instructions for download:
1. Go to the IAPMO web site at www.iapmogreen.org in order to download the water-savings calculator. The calculator is a Microsoft Office Excel file
(1997 or later), your computer must be capable of running MS Excel.
2. Follow the instructions for downloading and running the file.
Instructions for use:
1. In the Baseline Case section, insert the number of total occupants, male occupants and female occupants that apply for the building in the “Occupants”
column. Unless specific gender ratio values are provided, assume a 50/50 gender ratio.
2. Copy and paste these same values in the “Occupants” column of the Calculator section.
3. In the Calculator section, insert the consumption values (flow rates in gpm or gallons per flush or per cycle) in the “Consumption” column.
4. Estimated water savings in terms of percent savings versus baseline values, gallons per day and gallons per year will be automatically calculated.

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– A– Protection against contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.3

ABANDONED Where required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.1
Grease interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.3.7 ACRYLONITRILE-BUTADIENE-STYRENE
Sewers and sewage disposal . . . . . . . .722.0, H 1101.0 (ABS) PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 312.13, 312.14,
ACCESS PANELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317.1, 402.10 701.2, 705.1, 705.8.4, 903.1,
ACCESS TO 1101.4, Table 313.3, Table 701.2
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.26, 508.3, 508.4 AIR GAPS
Backwater valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.6, 1101.6.4 Backflow prevention. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 603.2, 603.3.1,
1502.2.3 603.4.4, Table 603.2,
Chemical waste system piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.4 Table 603.3.1
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.8, 719.5 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203.0
Drips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.8.1 Discharge from drinking
Emergency eyewash and water treatment units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611.2
shower equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416.4 AIR TANK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.11
Flexible connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.5, 1212.4.3 ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS
Flushometers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413.2 Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . .1203.1, 1213.1.2, 1213.4.2
Fuel gas meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.6.1, E 404.2 Health care facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1301.6
Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.2.2.1, 1210.3.4 Plumbing systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.4, 301.2.5
Fuel gas pressure regulators . . . . . .1208.7.3, 1210.4.1 ALTERNATE MATERIALS, DESIGN,
Fullway valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.2, 710.6 AND METHODS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3
Grease interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.3.4 ALTERNATE WATER SOURCE
Indirect waste receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.3, 1009.5, For nonpotable applications . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 15
1016.4, H 901.5 For special water features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 406.1
Lapped flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.10.2 Identification of piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3.3
Manholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 501.12 Nonpotable rainwater
Meters and submeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 407.3 catchment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1602.4, K 102.2
Plumbing fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.1 Table 1601.5
Pool heaters on/off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 603.3.6 APPLIANCES
Rainwater storage tanks . . . . . .1602.9.5.3, K 104.4.2.1, Automatically operated . . . . . . . . . .509.3.4.1, 509.5.7.1
L 504.4.2.1 Categorized vent
Septic tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 501.5 diameter/area, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0
Shutoff valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.3, 606.6, Connections to building
1210.11, 1312.1.2, E 410.4 fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1212.0
Sumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.10, 810.3 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
. 03.0
Toilet facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422.4 Direct-vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0, 509.2.4, 509.5.10.1,
Trap seal primers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1007.1 509.8.2, 509.11
Vacuum pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.2 In attics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.4
Valves for Indirect waste type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .806.0, 807.0
nonpotable application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..1502.9.5 In under-floor spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.4
Vent connectors, fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.10.10 On roofs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .508.0
Water meters and submeters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 407.3 Vent Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.10, 510.2.10
Water pressure regulators and strainers . . . . . . . .608.2 Venting of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.0
ACCESSIBLE, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0 APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104.3
ACCESSIBLE, READILY, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0 APPROVED, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0
ACCESSIBLE PLUMBING FACILITIES APPROVED TESTING
For persons with disabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.2 AGENCY, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0

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AREA DRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0, 1101.5 BLOWOFF CONDENSERS. . . . . . . . . .810.1, Table 810.1
ASBESTOS-CEMENT PIPE. . . . . . . . . . .Table 510.1.2(5), BOARD OF APPEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107.0
Table 510.2(5) BOILER BLOWOFF
ASPIRATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203.0, 603.5.9, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0
1303.5 Discharge requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. . . . . .103.0, 203.0 BONDING JUMPER
AUTHORITY TO Bonding of CSST fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . .1211.2
Disconnect gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1206.0 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0
BOTTLING ESTABLISHMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1013.0
Plumbing
Render gas system
service . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..1205.0
.106.5 BUILDING DRAIN
AUTOMATIC Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0
Existing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.4.1
Drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .K 104.9.4, L 504.9.4
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 701.2
Flushometer valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413.2
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .703.0, 710.5, C 304.2,
Pressure relief valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.4
Table 703.2, Table C 304.2
Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612.7.2, 1101.6.2, 1315.3,
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712.0
C 501.2.5, H 601.8
BUILDING DRAIN (STORM), DEFINITION . . . . . . . . .204.0
Seat cover dispensers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411.3
BUILDING SEWERS
Shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.3, 504.6 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0
Siphon, septic tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 601.8 Existing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.4.1, 715.3
Sprinkler systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.14 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .721.0
Sumps and receiving tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.9 Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715.1, 720.0, Table 701.2
Vent dampers, fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.13 Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . .710.5, 717.0, C 304.2, Table 717.1
AUTO WASH RACKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011.0 Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .723.0
BUILDING SUPPLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0, Chapter 6
–B– BURRED ENDS . . . . . . . . . . .309.3, 609.1, 701.3.1, 903.3,
BACKFILLING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.0, 1210.1.2.1, 1208.5.5, 1309.3.5.2

BACKFLOW 1310.6, 1502.11.3, H 601.2 –C–

Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.0 CAPACITY OF
Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602.2, 602.3 Breathing air cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 1001.1
Prevention devices Graywater systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.2.1
or assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 603.1, 603.3, Table 603.2 Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.2.1
BACKFLOW CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0, 603.0 Irrigation field and
mulch basin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.10.2, 1502.11.1.2,
BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
1502.11.2.2, Table 1502.10
Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 603.2
Medical air compressors . . . . . . . . . . . .1314.2, 1315.4,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0
1316.2.1
For hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.10.2
Rectangular scuppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D 104.0
Integral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.4.5
Sewage ejectors or pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.3
Prohibited locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.4.9
Sump pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.6.2
Protection from damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 309.1
Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501.1, Table 501.1(1)
Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.2 CAST-IRON PIPE
BACKFLOW PREVENTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602.3, 603.3
Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2.4
BACK-TO-BACK FIXTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704.2 Discharge line from ejectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.4
BACKWATER VALVES Drainage piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204.0 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2.3,604.6, 1208.5.8.4
Where Required. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710.6 Flanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.10.1
BALLCOCKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.2, Table 603.2 Joining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.2, 705.9.1
BAPTISTRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406.1 Prohibited use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.1, 1208.5.2
BATHROOM, HALF, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0 CAULKED JOINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.2.1
BATHROOM GROUP. . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0, 908.2, C 303.0 CAULKING FERRULES. . . . . . . . . . . . .701.6, Table 701.6
BATHTUB, PROHIBITED TYPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.3 CERTIFICATION
BATHTUBS AND Backflow assembly testers . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 603.2
WHIRLPOOL BATHTUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409.0 Medical gas or medical
BIDETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.5, 410.0 vacuum installers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1306.0

384 20U1N
5 IF OR
PML UM B I N
CGODE
 Medical gas or medical Building sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .719.0
vacuum systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1320.0 Change of direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.4, 719.1,
Pipe welder, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0 801.3.2, 803.3, 1002.3
Residential fire sprinklers installers . . . . . . . . . . . .612.1 Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.8, 707.9
CESSPOOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 801.1 Condensate drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.3.1
Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .722.0, H 1101.0 Cover plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.8
Connections to sewer prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.3 Direction of flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.5, 719.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0 Horizontal drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.4, 719.1
CHECK VALVES Manholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .719.6
In drainage systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.4, 710.12.1, Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.1, 707.2, 707.12
710.13.2, 1004.2 Prohibited use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.1
In firefighter breathing air Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.1, Table 707.1
replenishment systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 501.7, Soil or drain pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317.1
F 601.5.1, F 701.3 Where required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.4, 719.1, 801.3.2,
In fuel gas systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.8.1 803.3, 909.1, 910.6,
In medical gas and 1002.3, 1008.1, 1017.1,
medical vacuum systems . . . . . .1314.1.4.2, 1315.5.4 1101.13.1, E 207.1
In water supply systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.3, 608.3,
CLEARANCE
Table 603.2
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.8, 707.9
CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLASS PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . .811.2
Fuel gas vents . . . . . . . . . .509.7.3.4, Table 509.7.3(1),
CHEMICAL WASTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 811.0
Table 509.7.3(2)
CHIMNEYS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5
Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.3.1, 504.3.2
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.6.2, 509.5.9
CLEAR WATER WASTE
Decorative Shrouds . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.1.1, 509.5.4.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0
Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812.1
Existing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.6, 509.5.6.3
CLINICAL SINKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 413.1, 1303.7
Factory-built . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.1
Masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.3 CLOSET BENDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.3, 402.6.1
CLOSET RINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6.1
Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.2
CLOSET SCREWS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6.2
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.5
CODE, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.8
COMBINATION WASTE AND
Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.4
VENT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 910.0, Appendix B
CHLORINATED POLYVINYL
COMBUSTIBLE
CHLORIDE (CPVC) PIPE OR TUBING
MATERIAL, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0
Approved standards, water supply . . . . . . .Table 604.1
COMBUSTIBLE PIPING
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0
INSTALLATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1404.0
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints
COMBUSTION AIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.0
and connections)
COMMON VENT, FUEL GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.4
Medical vacuum system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1308.5
COMPRESSION JOINTS. . . . . . . . . .605.7.1.1, 605.10.1.1
Residential sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612.4.2,
705.2.2, 719.6, 1208.5.9.3
Table 612.5.3.2(6),
CONCEALED SLIP JOINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.10
Table 612.5.3.2(7)
CONCEALING OF WORK PROHIBITED
CHLORINATED POLYVINYL
BEFORE INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . .105.1, 105.2.1.1,
CHLORIDE/ALUMINUM/CHLORINATED
105.2.1.2, 503.2, 1203.2
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
(CPVC-AL-CPVC) PIPE OR TUBING CONDENSATE WASTE
Approved standards, water supply . . . . . . .Table 604.1 AND CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.0–814.7
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints CONDENSATE PUMPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.1.1
and connections) CONDENSERS AND SUMPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.0
CIRCUIT VENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911.0 CONDUCTORS,
CLARIFIERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 1009.0 STORM WATER. . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 1101.12.1, 1101.13.1,
CLEANOUT PLUGS OR CAPS . . . . . . . . . . . .707.1–707.3, 1101.16, 1103.0, 1602.6,
707.13, 1106.2 1602.7.2, 1602.9.7, K 103.2,
CLEANOUTS K 104.6, K 104.12, L 503.2,
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.8, 719.5, 801.3.2 L 504.6, L 504.12

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CONTAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 602.2, 602.3, DEVELOPED LENGTH
603.1, 811.1, 1309.3.6.8, Bar and fountain sink trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.4
1309.3.8.4, 1309.3.8.7, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0
C 302.1, F 1101.3 DWV piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.4, 710.13.2, C 401.0
CONTINUOUS VENT, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0 Indirect waste piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.1
CONTINUOUS WASTES Trap arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1002.2, Table 1002.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0 Water supply piping . . . . . . . . . .610.9, A 104.4, A 107.2
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.5, 701.4 Wet vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.1

CONTROL VALVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.3, 408.9, DIELECTRIC INSULATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.1

606.5–606.7, 1303.1 DISHWASHING MACHINES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414.0
COOLING WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .808.0 Air gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 807.3
COPPER OR COPPER ALLOY Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414.1
PIPE OR TUBING Backflow protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414.2
Fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .1208.5.2.2, 1208.5.3.2 Discharge, drainage . . . . . . . . . .414.3, 807.3, 1014.3.2
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .(see Joints Drainage discharge, prohibited . . . . . . .419.2, 1014.1.3
and connections) Drainage fixture unit (DFU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 610.3
Medical gas and Energy efficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 403.1
medical vacuum. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1308.4, 1308.5, Flexible connector length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.12
1309.3.7.3, 1310.5.2 Water supply fixture units (WSFU) . . . . . . .Table 610.3,
Penetrating framing members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312.9 Table A 103.1,
Prohibited use of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 811.1, 1208.5.3, Table C 303.1(1)
1208.5.3.2 DISPOSAL FIELDS. . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.10.3, Appendix H
Standard weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302.1 DOSING TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 601.8
Underground drainageand vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903.2
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 604.3, 604.4,
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.0, 719.0
A 105.2, E 310.1
Change in direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706.0
CRITICAL CARE AREA, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0 Damage to public sewer or private
CRITICAL LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 603.5.1,
sewage disposal system . . . . . . . . . . . . .305.1, 714.0
603.5.2, 603.5.5,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0
603.5.13, C 501.3,
Fixture units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 702.1
Table 603.2
Independent systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311.0
CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL. . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.0
Indirect waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 8
CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX)
Joints and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.0
PIPING OR TUBING
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2, 715.0, Table 701.2
Approved standards, water supply . . . . . . . Table 604.1
Obstruction of flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.5
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218.0
Flexible connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.13 Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.0, 703.0,
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see Joints 717.0, Table 702.1,
and connections) Table 703.2, Table 717.1
Residential sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612.4.2, Slope of piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .708.1
Table 612.5.3.2(8), Sumps and ejectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.0
Table 612.5.3.2(9) Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712.0, 723.0
CROSS-LINKED POLYETHYLENE-ALUMINUM- Waste detrimental to . . . . . . . . . . .306.0, 811.1, 1012.1
CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX-AL-PEX) DRINKING FOUNTAINS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0, 415.0,

PIPING OR TUBING 809.0, E 803.1

Approved standards, water supply . . . . . . . Table 604.1 DUCTILE IRON PIPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.4, Table 604.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218.0 DURHAM SYSTEM, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0
Flexible connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604.13
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see Joints, –E–
and connections) EFFECTIVE GROUND-FAULT
Residential sprinklers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 612.4.2 CURRENT PATH, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207.0
EFFECTIVE OPENING . . . . . . . . . . . .207.0, Table 603.3.1
–D– EJECTORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.2–710.5,
DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION
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EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (see Plumbing fixtures)
SHOWER EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .416.0 Units, drainage (DFU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702.1, C 303.1,
EXCAVATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.0, 1203.2, 1502.10.3, Table 702.1,
H 301.1, H 701.4 Table C 303.1(2)
EXCESSIVE WATER PRESSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2 Units, water supply (WSFU) . . . . . . . . . . 610.3, 610.10,
EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION Table 610.3,
OF PIPE, PROVISION FOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.2 Table 610.10,
EXPANSION TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2, 608.3 A 103.1, C 303.1,
Table A 103.1,
–F – Table C 303.1(1)
F RATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 1404.3, 1405.3, 1406.4 FLAGPOLING OF VENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.3
FAUCETS FLAMMABLE VAPOR OR FUMES . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 507.12
Approved standards . . . . . . . . . 417.1, 417.4, L 402.5.1 FLASHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.5, 906.5, 906.6,
Maximum flow rate . . . . . 407.2, 420.2, L 402.4, L 402.5 1102.3, K 103.1.1,
Metering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407.2.2, 407.4, L 402.5.2.2 L 503.1.1
Residential kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L 402.4 FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
Self closing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407.4 Coastal high hazard area . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 301.4.1
Separate controls for Design flood elevation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0
hot and cold water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417.5 Flood hazard area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0
Sink faucets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420.2 Flood hazard resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.4
Temperature limitation. . . . . . . . . . . . 407.3, L 603.3.5.2 FLOOD-LEVEL RIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 801.3.2
With pull out spouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 417.4 FLOODED, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0
FIRE SPRINKLERS, RESIDENTIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612.0 FLOOR DRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418.0
FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR Connected into a trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1006.1, 1007.1
Directly connected to
REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix F
drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1007.1
FITTINGS
Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419.2 Location
Required .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..408.7,
. . . . .418.3,
704.3,801.3.2,
1017.1,1006.1E 605.1
Cleanout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.1, 707.2
FLUSH TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 402.4, 413.1,
Dielectric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.16.1, 605.16.3, 705.9.2
413.3, 413.5, 601.2
Drainage system . . . . . . . . .701.3, 705.0, 706.0, E 902.1
FLUSH VALVES, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0
Firefighter breathing air
FLUSHOMETER TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 411.2,
replenishment systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 801.3
413.1, 603.5.3
Fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.9, 403.2, 417.0,
FLUSHOMETER VALVES . . . . .208.0, 413.1, 413.2, 601.2,
603.5.19, L 402.0
603.5.1, 610.10,
Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.4, 1208.5.8,
L 402.2.2, Table 610.10
1208.5.9, 1210.3.1
FLUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.1, 604.2, 605.1.1, 605.1.4,
Fuel gas vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .510.2.7, 510.2.8 705.3.1, 705.3.3, 1309.3.7,
Gray water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.9.2 1309.3.7.2, 1309.3.9.1,
Inlet, for fixture connections . . . . . . . . . . . .704.1, 704.2 FOG DISPOSAL SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 1015.0
Lead content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2, 604.2.1 FOOD-HANDLING EQUIPMENT
Material of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.0, 701.2, 710.4, AND FIXTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3
903.0, 1208.5, Table 604.1 FOOD WASTE DISPOSER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .419.0, 714.4,
Medical gas 1001.2, 1014.1.3
and medical vacuum . . . . . . .1309.2, 1309.3, 1309.4 FREEZE PROTECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.6, 603.4.7,
Plumbing vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.0 1210.8.1, 1602.9.9,
Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.1 K 104.8, L 504.8
Screwed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.8 FROST OR SNOW CLOSURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.7
Water supply system . . . . . . . . . .604.0, 605.0, A 107.3 FUEL GAS PIPING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 12
FIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Plumbing fixtures) Cathodic protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 405.0
Branch, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0 Change in direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.7
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704.0 Concealed location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.3
Drain, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0 Detection of leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1213.4
Flanged connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6 Electrical bonding and grounding . . . . . . . . . . . .1211.0
Future installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.11 Inspection and testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1203.0, 1213.0

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Interconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.3, 1214.0 VALVE, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0
Joints and fittings . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .1208.5.4–1208.5.9, GRAY WATER SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3.3, 1501.5.2,
1213.2.1, 1213.2.2 1501.6, 1502.0, Table 1501.5
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5, E 409.0 GREASE INTERCEPTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.0
Obstruction of flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.12 Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.1
Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1213.6 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.4, 1215.1, Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.2.1, Table 1014.2.1
1216.0, E 408.0,
Table 1216.2(1)–Table 1216.2(36) Gravity-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.3, Table 1014.3.6
Hydromechanical-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.2
Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.2.4, Table 1210.2.4.1 Not required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.1.3
Underground installation . . . . . .1208.5.2.3, 1208.5.3.3, Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010.1, 1014.1, H 101.3
1210.1, E 401.2, GRINDER PUMPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.12
E 409.3, E 410.3
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.7.5 –H –
FUEL GAS VENTS HANDHELD SHOWERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417.3
Appliances not requiring vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.2.1 HANGERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Supports)
Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2.5, 509.7.4.3 HARMFUL WASTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Wastes,
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509.7.3.4, detrimental or harmful)
Table 509.7.3(1), Table 509.7.3(2) HEALTH AND SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.3, 102.5
Dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.12, 509.13, 509.13.1 HEAT EXCHANGERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.4.1,
Direct vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.2.4 603.5.4, C 302.0
General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.0 HEAT-FUSION WELD JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . .210.0, 605.6.1,
Insulation shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2.7 605.11.1, 1208.5.9.2
Integral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.2.5 HORIZONTAL BRANCH, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . .210.0
Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.1 HORIZONTAL PIPE, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210.0
Mechanical draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.3.3–509.3.3.5 HORIZONTAL-TO-HORIZONTAL
Obstruction of flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.14 DRAINAGE FITTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706.3
Plastic piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.4.1 HORIZONTAL-TO-VERTICAL
Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..509.4.3 DRAINAGE FITTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706.2
Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2–509.6.2.6, HOT-MOPPED SHOWER PANS . . . . . .(see Shower, pans)
509.7.2, 509.8 HOT WATER SUPPLY PIPING . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2, 609.1,
Wall penetrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.8 609.4, 609.11,
FUEL GAS VENT, SIZING 610.3, 610.12.1,
Category I appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.3.1, 510.0 L 601.0,
Multiple appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .510.2, L 602.0, L 603.0
Table 510.2(1)–Table 510.2(9) HOUSE DRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Building drain)
Multistory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.4, 509.6.4.2, HOUSE SEWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Building sewer)
510.2.12–510.2.15
Single appliance . . . . . . . .509.7.4.1, 509.10.2.1, 510.1, –I–
Table 510.1.2(1)–Table 510.1.2(6) IDENTIFICATION
Cast-iron soil pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2
–G – Copper tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.4
GANG OR GROUP SHOWERS. . . . . .209.0, 408.3, 408.8
GARBAGE GRINDER. . . . . . . .(see Food waste disposer) Fuel gasgas
Medical piping
and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.6.4
medical vacuum systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1308.4,
GENERAL CARE AREA, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0 1310.11–1310.11.2,
GRADE 1312.9
Building sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .718.1 Piping, fittings, traps, and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0 Water, nonpotable and potable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3
Horizontal drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .708.0 INCREASERS AND REDUCERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.0
GRAVITY DRAINAGE REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709.0 INDIRECT-FIRED WATER HEATERS . . . . . . .211.0, 505.4,
GRAY WATER, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0 603.5.4, 608.7

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INDIRECT WASTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 8 Cleanouts, location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.7
Air gap or break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2 Commercial and industrial laundries . . . . . . . . . .1012.0
Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .807.0 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0
Approval required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .802.0 Grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.0
Aspirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.9, 1303.5 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.0
Chemical wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.0 Oil and flammable liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1017.0
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.2, 803.3 Packing establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010.0
Clear water wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812.0 Sand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016.0
Condensate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.1, 814.1.1, 814.5 Slaughterhouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010.0
Food handling fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.3 Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1
High temperature discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1 INTERMIXING OF
Interceptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1 METALS PROHIBITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.6, 604.1
Receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.4, 804.0 INVERT, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0
Sterile equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .801.6, 806.0, 1303.4.1 IRON PIPE SIZE (IPS) PIPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .302.0
Swimming pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .813.0 ISLAND FIXTURE, VENTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.0
Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.2, 803.3, 814.5
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .803.3 –J–
Where required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2 JOINTS AND
INDIVIDUAL VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0, 904.1, 908.2.1, CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.0, 605.0, 705.0,
C 601.6, Table 703.2 1208.5.8–1208.5.10.2, 1309.0
INDUSTRIAL WASTES ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.1
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.4 Asbestos cement pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table 1101.4.6
Approval required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.1 Brazed joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212.0, 605.1.1,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0 609.3, 705.3.1, 705.9.1,
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306.0, 811.7 705.9.2, 1208.5.8.1, 1208.5.8.2
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.2, 811.3, 903.2.2 Cast-iron piping . . . . . . . . .604.6, 701.2, 705.2, 705.9.1
Pretreatment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306.1, 811.1 Caulked joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.2.1

Prohibited material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.1, 903.2.2 Compression joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.6.2, 605.7.1,

Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.6 605.8.1, 605.10.1.1,
INSANITARY 605.11.2, 705.2.2,
Defective systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3.1 1208.5.9.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0 Copper or copper
Health and safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.5 alloy pipe or tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.1, 705.3,
INSPECTION AND TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.0 705.9.1, 705.9.2
Alternative engineering design . . . . .301.3.1–301.3.1.2, CPVC piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.2
301.5.6, CPVC-AL-CPVC piping or tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.3
Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2 Ductile iron piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.4
Reinspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.6 Expansion joint . . . . . . . . . . .705.8.2, 1101.5, 1213.2.2
Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.1, 105.2, 1203.0, Flared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.1.2, 1208.5.8.3, 1208.5.8.4
1213.1, 1309.3.10 Galvanized steel pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.5, 705.4
Rough-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2, 1203.3.1 Ground joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.8.3
Scheduling of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.3 Heat-fusion joints . . . . . . . . . .210.0, 605.6.1, 605.11.1,
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3 1208.5.9.2
INSPECTOR . . . . . . . . . .(see Authority Having Jurisdiction) Lead content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2
INSULATION Mechanical joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.1.3, 605.2.1,
Domestic hot water supply . . . . . . . . . .609.11, L 601.2 605.4.1, 605.5.1,
Fuel gas vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2.7 605.6.2, 605.7.1,
Penetrating firestop system . . . . . . . . . .1404.5, 1405.7 605.9.2, 605.10.1,
Pool covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 603.3.6.2 605.11.2, 605.12.1,
Service hot water . . . . . . . . .L 603.3.3, Table L 603.3.3 605.13.1, 605.16.3,
Tracer wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.10.1, E 410.3 705.1.1, 705.2.2,
INTERCEPTING HOPPERS OR SINKS . . .(see Receptors) 705.3.2, 705.4.1,
INTERCEPTOR (CLARIFIER) 705.5.1, 705.6.1,
Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.3.7 705.7.1, 705.9.4,
Auto wash racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1011.0 1208.5.9.3
Bottling establishments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1013.0 PE pipe or tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.6, 1208.5.4

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 PE-AL-PE pipe or tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.7 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
PE-RT tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.8 GAS (LP-GAS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, 1202.1,
PEX tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.9 1208.5.4.2.3,
PEX-AL-PEX pipe or tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.10 1208.5.9.4,
Plastic piping, joints, and fittings . . . . .705.9.3, 1208.5.9, 1212.10, E 401.2,
1210.1.7.1 E 406.1, E 411.0
PP piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.11 LIQUID WASTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, 303.0, L 302.0
Prohibited fittings LISTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, 301.2, 402.6.2,

and practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.0, 315.2, LISTING AGENCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412.1.1,

. .214.0, 409.6
301.2
604.2, 1309.3.10,
1309.3.10.3, 1309.6 LOCATION OF
PVC piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.12, 705.5, 705.8.4 Backwater valves . . . . . . . .710.1, 710.3, 710.4, 710.6,
Screwed joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.8, 701.3.1 1006.0, 1101.6.4, 1502.2.3,
Slip joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 402.10, 1502.9.1, 1502.9.7
605.14, 705.8.1, 1003.2 Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308.0, 402.0
Soldered joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212.0, 605.1.4, 705.3.3, Fuel gas meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.6.1, E 404.2
Fuel gas valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.11–1210.11.3,
1309.2,A 107.3
1212.5
Solvent cement plastic pipe . . . . . . . .605.2.2, 605.12.2,
Interceptors and separators . . . . . . . . . . .1009.2, 1009.3,
705.1.2, 705.5.2,
1009.5
705.8.4
Medical gas and
Stainless steel pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.13, 605.16.3,
medical vacuum system valves . . . . . . . . . .1312.1.1
705.6, 705.9.4
Plumbing system or sewer on lot . . . . . . .307.0, 721.1,
Threaded joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.1.5, 605.2.3,
Table 721.1
605.5.2, 605.11.3, 605.12.3,
Private sewage disposal system . . . . . . . . . . . .H 101.8
605.16.1, 705.1.3,
Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.1, 507.2, 507.5,
705.3.4, 705.4.2, 705.5.3,
705.9.2, 1208.5.7, 1208.5.8.1, 507.10, 507.12–507.15,
507.25, 507.26, 508.0
1208.5.8.4, 1309.4.3, A 107.3
LOT, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0
Tightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3
LOW HAZARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, Table 603.2
Transition joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.8.4
Various materials . . . . . . . . . . .605.16, 705.9, 1210.1.3
–M –
Vitrified clay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.7 MACERATING TOILET SYSTEMS . . . . . . . .215.0, 710.13
Welded joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212.0, 605.13.2, 705.6.2, MAIN, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.0
1208.5.8.1, 1309.5, F 1101.2 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.2, 102.3, 1009.6,
1014.1.2, 1501.5, 1502.11.2.4,
–L – 1502.15, 1601.5, K 101.5,
LABELED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, 301.2 L 501.5, L 604.2,
LAUNDRY TUBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001.2 Table 1501.5, Table 1601.5,
LAVATORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.0, E 606.0, Table 702.1 Table K 101.5, Table K 104.2(2),
LAVATORIES IN SETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, Table 702.1 Table L 504.2(1),
LAWN SPRINKLERS. . . . . . . . .Table 610.3, Table A 103.1 MALLEABLE IRON. . . . . . . .604.7, Table 604.1, Table 701.2
LEAD MANUFACTURED/MOBILE
Allowable lead contents . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2, 604.2.1 HOME PARKS AND

Bends and traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.5, 906.6 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS . . . . . . .Appendix E

Closet rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6.1 MARKINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Identification)
Flashing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1102.3.1 MATERIALS
Roof drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1102.1 Alternate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3, H 501.13
Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7.3, 701.5, 906.6 Approval required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2
Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2, 604.2.1 Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2.2
LEADERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, 1101.13.1, Backwater, gate, or ball valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.6
1101.15, 1101.16, Building drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 701.2
1101.16.1, 1103.0, Building sewers . . . . . . . . . . .715.1, 720.0, Table 701.2
Table 1101.12 Cesspools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 801.0

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5 IF OR
PML UM B I N
CGODE
 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.1 Rainwater catchment system . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 16
Drainage piping, joints, Unlawful connections to . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.11, E 703.1
and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2, 701.3, NONWATER URINALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .412.1.1, L 402.3.1
705.0, Table 701.2 NUISANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.5, 216.0
Fuel gas piping, joints,
and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5–1208.5.1.1, –O –
1208.5.2–1208.5.4, OBSTRUCTIONS
1208.5.7, 1208.5.8, 1208.5.9 OF FLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.5, 315.2
Marking of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2.1 OFFSETS
Medical gas and medical vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . .1308.0 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217.0
Potable water piping, Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706.4, C 304.3.1,
joints, and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.0, 605.0 C 304.3.2, C 304.4,
Rainwater catchment system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1602.7 C 401.4, C 601.7
Septic tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 501.3 Medical gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1309.2, 1309.3
Storm drainage pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.4 Prohibited use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6.3
Subsoil drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.4.6 Venting (fuel gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.3.2, 510.1.2,
Sumps or receiving tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.8
510.2.4, 510.2.15
Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1003.1
Venting (plumbing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .910.5
Vents (DWV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.0, Table 701.2
OIL AND FLAMMABLE INTERCEPTORS . . . . . . . .1017.0
MAY, D EFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.0
ON-SITE TREATED NONPOTABLE
MEAT PACKING AND SLAUGHTERHOUSES . . . . .1010.0
WATER SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .217.0, 601.3.3, 1504.0
MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL
OPEN TRENCH WORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.3
VACUUM SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 13
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1318.0 OPENING, EFFECTIVE, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . .207.0
Aspirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1303.5 OVERFLOWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.0, 413.5, 607.4,
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1308.2, 1311.0 1602.9.5.5, 1602.9.5.5.1
Construction documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1304.5
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.0 –P–
Installation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . .1304.0, 1310.0 PATIENT CARE ROOM, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
Joints and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1309.0 PENALTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106.0
Labeling and identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1310.11 PENETRATION FIRESTOP SYSTEMS . . . . .218.0, 1404.3,
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1308.0 1405.3
Medical air systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1314.0 PERCOLATION TESTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.10.2,
Medical vacuum systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1315.0 H 401.0
Pipe sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1310.2, PERMITS, REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104.1, 502.1,
Table 1310.2.1(1)–Table 1310.2.1(4) 1501.3, 1503.2,
Pressure-regulating equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1316.0 E 311.1, K 101.3, L 501.3
Shutoff valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1312.0 PERMITS FEES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104.5, Table 104.5
Station outlets/inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1317.0 PIPING
Sterilizers and bedpan steamers . . . . . . . . . . . . .1303.4 Drainage, changes in direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .706.0
System certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1320.0
Drainage, existing sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715.3
Testing and inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1319.0
Drainage, horizontal slope . . . . . . . . . . . . .708.0, 718.1
Warning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1318.0
Drainage, material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2, 715.1,
METALS, INTERMIXING PROHIBITED . . . . . .310.6, 604.1
720.1, Table 701.2
METERING FAUCETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.2.2
Exposed to sunlight,
MINIMUM STANDARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2
ABS and PVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.13, 312.14
MULCH, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.0
MULCH BASIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215.0, 1502.9.4, Fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.0, 1210.0
1502.10.1, 1502.11 Hangers and supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313.0,
1210.2.4, 1210.2.4.1,
–N– 1310.5–1310.5.5,
NATURAL GAS, SPECIFIC GRAVITY . . . . . . . . . . .1215.1 Table 313.3, Table 1210.2.4.1,
NITROGEN, NF, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216.0 Table 1310.5.4(1)
NONCOMBUSTIBLE PIPING INSTALLATIONS . . . .1405.0 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3
NONPOTABLE WATER Indirect waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .803.0
Alternate water source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 15 Joints and connections . . .(see Joints and connections)
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3 Medical gas, material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1308.0

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 Plumbing vent, material . . . . . . . . . .903.0, Table 701.2 Floor drains . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7, 414.3, 418.0, 704.3,
Protection of . . . . . . . . .312.0, 718.3, 1210.1.3–1210.1.5 801.3.2, 1003.1, 1006.0, 1007.1,
Rehabilitation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320.0 1014.3.2, 1016.1, 1017.1, 1101.11,
Sprinkler system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612.4, 612.5 1503.1, 1504.1, 1602.1, B 101.5,
Storm drainage, materials . . . . . . . . . .1101.4–1101.4.6 B 101.6.1, E 605.1
Trenching, excavation, and backfill . . . . . . . . . . . .314.0 Improper location of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .308.0
Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.4.1, 1210.1.6
Indirect wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804.1
Water supply, material . . . . . . . . . . .604.0, Table 604.1
Installation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.0, 405.3, 408.3,
PITS, SEEPAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 714.3, 716.1,
722.2–722.4, Appendix H 408.7, 409.3, 409.6,
PLUGS, CAPS, CLEANOUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.1, 707.2 412.1.1 , 413.1–413.3, 413.5,
PLUMBING 415.4, 416.3, 418.3
Additions, alterations, Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.0
renovations or repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.4 Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.2
Appliances . . . . . . . .218.0, 304.1, 310.5, 313.1, 417.2, Material of . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401.0, 406.2–406.4, 408.7
603.4.6, 606.5, 801.7, 803.3, 806.1, Minimum number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422.0
807.0, 808.1, L 302.2, Must be connected to sewer . . . . . . . . . . .304.1, 713.1
Table 610.3, Table 702.1, Must be provided with trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.2
Table A 103.1 Overflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404.0
Appurtenances . . . . . . . . .218.0, 304.1, 313.1, 603.4.6,
Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.5, 405.0, 910.7
L 602.5, Table 610.3,
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401.2
Table 702.1, Table A 103.1
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.5, 402.6
Connected to sewer or private
disposal systems . . . . . . . . . . .304.1, 71 3.1, L 302.2 Size of waste for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.0, 703.0,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 Table 702.1, Table 703.2
Inspection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.0 Special fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406.0
Official . . . . . . . . . . .(see Authority Having Jurisdiction) Strainers and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.5, 408.4
System, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 Supply fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.7
Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3, 105.3.1 Waste connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.5, 408.4, 409.2,
Uncovered for inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.1 415.3, 416.5, 419.2, 420.4
Vent, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 Water supply required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2
Vent system, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 POLLUTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0, 603.1,
PLUMBING FIXTURES 714.5, Table 603.2
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.1, 413.2, 416.4, 422.4
POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC)
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . .403.1, 403.2, 408.5, 408.6
PIPE OR TUBING
Alternate materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3, 406.3
Approved standards,
Approved standards . . . . . . . .401.2, 408.1, 409.1, 410.1,
411.1, 412.1, 415.1, 416.1 water supply and DWV . . . .Table 604.1, Table 701.2
417.1–417.4, 418.1, 420.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
Back-to-back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704.2 Exposed to sunlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.14
Below curb or sewer level . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.1, 710.2 Flexible tubing for whirlpool bathtubs . . . . . . . . 409.6.1
Clearance from wall, toilet, urinal . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.5 Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints
Connections, drainage . . . . . . . . . .304.1, 406.1, 408.4, and connections)
409.2, 415.3, 416.5, Lining for shower receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7
419.2, 420.4, 704.0 Roof drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1102.1
Control valves . . . . .408.3, 408.9, 601.2, 606.5–606.7, POLYETHYLENE (PE) PIPE OR TUBING
1303.1, 1503.8, 1504.9
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 Approved standards,
water supply and DWV . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 604.1,
Distance from traps . . . . .1001.2, 1002.2, Table 1002.2
Table 701.2
Fixture units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610.3, 610.7–610.10,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
702.0, 703.0,
C 501.4, C 501.5, Fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.4,
Table 610.4, Table 610.10, Table 1216.2(19)–Table 1216.2(23),
Table 702.1, Table 702.2(1), Table 1216.2(34)–Table 1216.2(36)
Table 702.2(2), Table 703.2, Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints
Table A 103.1, Table C 303.1(1), and connections)
Table C 303.1(2) Roof drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1102.1

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(PE-AL-PE) PIPE OR TUBING CONNECTION, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
Approved standards, water supply . . . . . . .Table 604.1 PRESSURE LOSSES, WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 PRESSURE REGULATORS
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints Firefighter breathing air
and connections) replenishment systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 501.8
POLYETHYLENE OF RAISED Fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.20, 507.21,
TEMPERATURE (PE-RT) PIPE OR TUBING 507.22, 1202.1,
1208.8.1, 1210.6,
Approved
Definition standards,
. . . . . . . . . water
. . . . . supply
. . . . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. ..Table 604.1
. . . . .218.0 1210.11, 1216.1.3
Flexible connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.13 Medical gas and medical vacuum . . . . . . . .1309.3.8.2,
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints 1313.1.2
and connections) Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2
POLYPROPYLENE (PP) PIPE OR TUBING PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVES
Approved standards, water supply . . . . . . .Table 604.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0
Chemical waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.2 Differential,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 backflow prevention . . . . . . . . . .603.3.7, Table 603.2
Joining and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Joints Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.5
and connections) Firefighter breathing
Roof drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1102.1 air replenishment systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 501.1,
POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE (PVDF) F 501.8, F 701.3
PIPE OR TUBING Medical gas
Chemical waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.2 and medical vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . .1313.1.2, 1314.2,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 1316.2–1316.2.3
POTABLE RAINWATER Water Heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.4, 504.6, 505.2
CATCHMENT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . .Appendix K, L 501.0, Water Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2–608.4, E 308.1
L 502.0, L 503.4, L 504.13 PRIMARY SETTLING TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1
POTABLE WATER PRIVATE OR PRIVATE USE, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . .218.0
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.4.4, 603.5.6, 603.5.7, PRIVATE SEWAGE
603.5.10–603.5.12, 603.5.14, Capacity of system . . . . . . . .H 101.7, H 201.0, H 701.1
603.5.20, 801.5, 1303.5 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 501.3, H 601.9,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0 H 701.3, H 801.3
Devices or assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
Disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.9 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 101.6, H 501.2,
Protection from H 501.11, H 901.4, H 901.7
heat transfer medium . . . . . . . . . . . .505.4.1, C 302.2 Disposal systems . . . . . . . . . .218.0, 713.2, Appendix H
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501.1, L 601.1 General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 101.2
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.0
Joints and fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2, 604.6, 605.0 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .721.0, H 101.8, Table H 101.8
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.1, Table 604.1 PRIVATE WATER SUPPLY. . . . . . . .602.2, 602.4, E 301.1
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.17 PROHIBITED
Protection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602.0, 603.0 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.5
Sizing piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610.0, Appendix A Concealed gas piping . . . . . . . . . . .1210.3.2, 1212.3.1,
Supply required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2, E 301.1
1212.4.3, 1310.7
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607.0 Concealment of defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.2
Unlawful connection ot . . . . . . . .602.0, 603.5.11, 1502.3, Concealment of work
1503.4, 1504.4, 1602.4, before inspection . . . . . . . . . . .105.0, 503.2, 1203.0,
K 102.2, L 502.2, E 703.1 1406.1
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.0 Connections
PRE-RINSE SPRAY VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . .420.3, L 201.0 Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.3
PRESSED FITTINGS. . . . . . . . . . .218.0, 605.1.3, 605.1.3.2, Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.3, 404.1, 603.4.4,
605.13.1, 605.16.1, 705.6.1 805.1, 807.3, 810.1
PRESSURE DRAINAGE Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602.0, 603.4.4, E 703.1
CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .805.0 Copper tubing, use of . . . . . . . . . . .903.2.2, 1208.5.2.2
PRESSURE, EXCESS IVE, WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2 Damage to drainage system . . . . . .305.1, 312.3, 312.6

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Direct drainage . . . . . . . . .603.4.4, 805.1, 807.3, 810.1 Fuel gas meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.6.1, 1208.6.3
Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509.1.2, 714.2, 1602.9.3.2, Piping materials and structures . . .312.0, 314.4, 1210.1
K 104.1.1, L 504.1.1 Potable water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.0
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.0, 315.2, 604.2 Trap seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1002.0, 1005.1, 1007.0
Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.5, 405.0 Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.3–504.6, 505.2,
Food waste disposal, connection to . . . . . . . . .1014.1.3 507.2, 507.12–507.15
PUBLIC OR PUBLIC USE, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . .218.0
Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.2.3, 1210.2.3
PUBLIC SEWER, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
Industrial waste disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306.2 PUBLIC SHOWER FLOORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.8
Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.2, 602.1
PUSH FIT FITTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0, 605.1.3,
Joints and connections . . . . . . .315.2, 605.1.4, 605.6.2,
605.1.3.3, 605.2.1
1309.3.10.3, 1309.6 –Q –
Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .415.4, 1210.2.3, 1502.6 QUALITY AND WEIGHT OF MATERIALS,
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 801.4, H 501.10, H 501.13, GENERAL REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . .301.2.1, 301.2.2,
K 103.1.1, L 503.1.1 301.3, 301.5
Medical gas and QUALITY OF FIXTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401.2
medical vacuum piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1310.4.1 QUICK-DISCONNECT DEVICE, DEFINITION . . . . . .219.0
Oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1213.1.6
Pipes in concrete or masonry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.2 –R–
Practices . . . . . . . .102.4.1, 104.1, 106.0, 303.1, 305.1, RAINWATER, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0
309.2, 310.0, 312.2, 312.6, 502.1, RAINWATER CATCHMENT
602.0, 714.1, 1101.3, 1204.3, 1205.0, SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0, 601.3.3, 1501.2, 1501.3,
1206.3, 1501.3, 1503.2, K 101.3, 1501.7, Chapter 16, Appendix K,
L 302.1, L 501.3 L 501.0, L 502.0,
L 503.2, L 504.1, L 504.5
Receptors, location of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804.1
RAINWATER STORAGE TANK, DEFINITION . . . . . .220.0
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.4
REAMING PIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.3, 605.1.1–605.1.2,
Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004.0 605.1.3.2, 605.1.3.3, 605.1.4, 609.1,
Trough type urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.2, E 607.1
701.3.1, 705.3.1, 705.3.3, 903.3
Urinals and water closets on a RECEIVING TANKS OR SUMPS. . . . . . . . . .710.2, 710.3,
combination waste and vent system . . . . . . . . .910.7 710.7–710.10, 710.13.1
Vent termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.3 RECEPTORS
Water piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.6, 604.2, 720.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0
PROPERTY LINE, TERMINATION OF VENT . . . . . . .906.2 Indirect waste . . . . . . . .414.3, 801.2, 801.3.2, 801.3.3,
PROTECTION FROM 801.4, 801.6, 801.7, 804.0, 807.1,
Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.1, 312.4, 402.3, 810.4, 814.5, 902.2, 1303.4.1
402.6.2, 402.6.3, Shower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.1, 408.5–408.7
506.9, 507.5, 508.1.2, RECLAIMED (RECYCLED)
509.5.3, 509.7, 509.10.1, WATER SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . .220.0, 601.3.3, 1503.0
509.10.1.2, 509.10.1.3, REDUCED PRESSURE DETECTOR FIRE
603.5.14.1, 603.5.14.2, 609.3, PROTECTION BACKFLOW
710.4, 710.8, 810.2, 811.2, 814.1, ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.3.9, 603.5.14
Table 603.2
1004.1, 1208.5.2.3, 1208.5.3.3,
REDUCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.0
1208.5.6, 1208.6.1.1, 1210.1.3,
REFRIGERATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3
1210.2, 1210.3.4, 1212.1, 1310.3,
REGULATORS
1310.4, 1314.2, 1502.9.1, 1602.9.5.1, Backpressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.9
C 501.3, E 204.3, E 405.1, E 409.1, Draft . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.1.2,509.11.3–509.11.5, 509.14
E 409.2, E 410.2.1, E 410.3, E 707.1, Firefighter breathing air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F 501.8
F 501.4, H 501.3, H 501.13, Fuel gas supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.20–507.22,
K 104.4.1, K 104.9.2, L 504.9.2 1202.1, 1208.3,
Decay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.9.1, 1602.9.5.1, H 501.3, 1208.7–1208.8,
K 104.4.1 1210.4.1, 1210.6, 1210.11,
Freezing . . . . . . . . .312.6, 603.4.7, 1210.1.4, 1210.8.1, 1213.1.5, 1214.0,
1602.9.9, K 104.8, L 504.8 1215.1, 1216.1.3, E 413.3,
Seismic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.2, 1310.5.5 E 413.4, E 413.5.2

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1313.1.2, 1314.1.2 Secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.12.2
Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2 Separate piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.12.2.2.1
RELIEF VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .907.0, 911.4, B 101.4 ROO F GUT TER S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.12.1, 1103.3,
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .805.1 1602.6, 1602.7.2, 1602.9.7,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0 1602.9.12, K 103.2, K 104.6,
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.4 K 104.11, L 503.2, L 504.6,
REMOTE OUTLET, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0 L 504.11, Table 1103.3
REPAIRING ROOF, TERMINATION OF
Defective gas pipe, prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.5 VENTS ABOVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2, 905.4, 906.1,
REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO 906.3, 906.5, 906.7
PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . .102.4 ROOF WASHERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0, K 104.9, L 504.9
REQUIRED ROUGHING-IN, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0
Air gaps or air breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2
Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1503.10, 1504.10.3, –S–
1602.9.2 SADDLE, SLEEVE, BAND OUTLETS,
Area of subsurface irrigation PROHIBITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.1
fields and mulch basins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.10.1 SAFETY AND HEALTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.5
Drainage or sewer connections . . . . . . . . .304.1, 713.0 SAFETY DEVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.4–504.6, 505.2,
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1504.10.5, 1602.9.11 603.0, 608.0
Flushing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413.1 SAND INTERCEPTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016.0
Fuel gas pipe size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1216.0 Cleanout for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.7
Fuel gas supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1215.0 Construction and size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016.3
Gravity drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709.0
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Hot and cold water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.3
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1406.0, 1501.11.2.4,
Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.7, 1016.1
1602.11.2.4
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.5
Low-pressure cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.8
Medical gas and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.6
Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.1, 1016.1
medical vacuum pipe size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1310.2
Vent, required and
Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104.0
not required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1, 1002.1, 1016.4
Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103.3
Water seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.3, 1016.4
Plumbing fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422.0, Table 422.1
SANITARY TEES, PE RMISSIBLE USE . . . .706.2, C 601.3,
Tests . . . . . . . . . . .1501.11.2.4, 1503.5, 1504.5, 1602.5
C 601.4
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901.2
RESPONSIBLE FOR TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.5 SCREW JOINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1205.2, 1206.3
RESTAURANT, GREASE INTERCEPTORS . . . . . . .1014.1 SDR, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
RETESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3.2 SEAL, TRAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 315.1, 412.1.1, 413.4,
RISERS 901.3, 912.2, 1005.0, 1007.0,
Fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.4.2, 1210.1.7, 1210.3.4, C 601.1, E 605.1
E 403.1, E 404.1, E 409.2, E 413.3 SEAM, WELDED, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Medical gas and SECONDARY INTERCEPTORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1
medical vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1310.4, SECONDARY TEMPERATURE
1310.11.2, 1312.4 LIMITING DEVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.2
Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 1001.1, E 1003.1 SEDIMENT TRAPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1210.8.2, 1212.8
Water . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0, 408.10, 610.1, 1501.11.2.3, SEEPAGE PITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 701.0
1602.11.2.3, A 103.1, A 106.1, Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .722.2
A 106.2, A 108.1, E 302.1, E 307.1, Area of disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 301.0
E 802.1, E 1104.1, L 603.3.7 Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 701.1
RODENTPROOFING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.12 Combination with disposal fields . . . . . . . . . . . .H 601.4
ROOF DRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0, 1101.12.1, 1101.12.2, Connection to sewer prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.3
1101.15, 1106.2.1, Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 701.3
K 104.6, L 504.6, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Table 1101.12 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . .721.0, H 101.8, Table H 101.8
ROOF DRAINAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.12, Appendix D Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716.1
Combined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.12.2.2.2 Multiple installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 701.2
Controlled-flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1105.0 Soil absorption . . . . . . . . . . .H 301.1, Table H 201.1(3)

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SELF-CLEANING TRAPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1003.1 Gray water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.2, 1502.9.1,
SEPARATE PLUMBING AND 1502.9.6, 1502.9.7
DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311.0 Independent system required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311.0
SEPARATE VENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.6, 906.3 Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.0
SEPARATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.0 Joints and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.0
SEPTIC TANKS Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307.0, 312.3, 718.3,
Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .722.2 720.0, 721.0, Table 721.1
Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 201.0, Table H 201.1(1) Materials . . . . . . . . . . .701.0, 715.0, 720.1, Table 701.2

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 601.7 Mobile home and

recreational vehicle parks . . . . . . . .E 201.1, E 311.1,
Connections to sewer prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.3
Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 501.0 E 601.1, E 603.1,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0 E 901.1, E 904.0,
Location of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 101.8, Table H 101.8 E 1001.1, E 1002.0,
Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .716.1 E 1003.0
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 501.8 Must be on same lot as building . . . . . . . . .307.1, 721.1
SERVICE, AUTHORITY TO RENDER GAS . . . . . . .1205.0 Private sewage disposal systems . . . . . . .713.0, 714.0
SETTING FIXTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.5 Prohibited connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.4.4, 714.2,
SETTLING TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1 714.3, E 707.1
SEWAGE Reclaimed (recycled) water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1503.11
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709.1, 713.0
Disposal of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .303.0, 709.0, 713.0, Size of building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .703.2, 710.5, 717.0,
714.0, 1014.1, C 304.2, C 601.9,
1502.2, E 201.1, Table 702.1, Table 703.2,
E 901.1, L 302.1 Table 717.1, Table C 304.2
SEWAGE DISPOSAL Storm water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.3, 1101.16.2
SYSTEMS, PRIVATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix H Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .718.2
Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .722.2 Testing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .723.0
Commercial food waste grinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.4 Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.1
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 101.6 Water pipe in trench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.2, 720.0
SHALL, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Holding tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.5
SHEET LEAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7, 408.7.3,
Inspection and testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 1001.0
701.5, 906.6
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307.0, 721.0,
SHIELDED COUPLINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 705.2.2,
H 101.8, Table H 101.8
Table 313.3
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715.0
SHOCK ARRESTER, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.1
SHORT TURN1 ⁄4 BEND, PROHIBITED. . . . . .310.5, 706.0
SEWAGE EJECTOR. . . . . . . . .221.0, 710.2, 710.3, 710.10
SHOULD, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
SEWAGE PUMP. . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 710.2, 710.3, 710.13
SHOWERS
SEWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 7
Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.1
Abandoned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .722.0
Control valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.3, 601.2
Adjacent to walls . . . . .312.3, 715.1, 718.3, Table 721.1
Finished curb or threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.5
Available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .713.2, 713.4 Gang . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0, 408.3,
Building, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0 L 201.0, L 402.6.1
Building, material of . . . . . . . .701.0, 715.0, Table 701.2 Mobile home and recreational
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .719.0 vehicle parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 612.0, E 613.0
Connection to, required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304.0, 713.0 Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7
Construction of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715.0–719.0 Public floors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.8
Damage to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .305.1, 306.1, 714.1, Receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.6, 408.7
718.3, 811.1, 1009.1 Stall or compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.6
Depth of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.3, 718.3, 720.1 Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7.5
Easements for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .721.2 Valve and head location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.9
Ejectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.2, 710.3, 710.10 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417.2, 417.3
Existing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.4.1, 713.6, 715.3 Waste outlet or drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .317.1, 408.4
Grade and support of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .708.0, 718.0 Water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.2, L 402.6

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5 IF OR
PML UM B I N
CGODE
SHUTOFF VALVES Flushometer valves and tanks . . . . . . . .610.10, 610.11
Fuel gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.8, 509.5.7.1, Gray water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.8
1208.10, 1210.2.2.1, Grease interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.2.1, 1014.3.6,
1210.9.1.1, 1210.11, Table 1014.2.1,
1212.3.1, 1212.3.2, Table 1014.3.6
1212.4.3, 1212.5, 1212.6, Hanger rods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313.6
1212.8, 1213.2.5, Indirect waste pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.1, 803.3
1213.6.1.3, E 403.0, Leaders, conductors, and storm drains . . . . . . . . .1103.0,
E 404.3, E 410.4,
E 412.3, E 413.5 Louvers, grilles, and screens . . . . . . . . . Table . . . . . 1101.12
. .506.8
Medical gas and Medical gas and medical vacuum pipe . . . . . .1310.2.1
medical vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1312.1, 1312.1.2, Mulch basins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.11.2.2
1312.9, 1312.9.2, Oil tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 412.2
1313.1.2, Pipe cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.10, Table 707.1
1314.1.2.1, Rainwater catchment systems . . . . . .1602.6, K 104.13,
1315.2 L 504.13
Sewage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 710.12.1, 710.13.2 Reclaimed (recycled) water piping . . . . . . . . . .1501.14
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.6, 606.2, 606.3, Roof drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.12, 1105.1,
608.4, 609.8, 1502.9.1 1602.9.12, Appendix D, K 104.12,
1602.9.5.5, E 306.0, L 504.11, Table 1101.8,
E 1104.1, E 1201.1, Table 1103.3
K 104.4.3, L 402.3.1, Sand interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016.3
L 504.4.3 Seepage pits and disposal fields . . . . . . . . . . . .H 301.0
SINGLE-FAMILY Septic tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 201.0
DWELLING, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0 Single-stack vent systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 601.0
SINGLE-STACK VENT SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . .C 601.0 Subsoil irrigation field piping . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.11.3.1
SINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.0
Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.1 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1006.1,
. . . . . . .1101.15.2,
.702.1, 910.4,
Table1003.3,
702.1
Clinical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 413.1, 1303.7 Vacuum drainage systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.2.1
Floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .421.0, B 101.2 Vent pipes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.10, 810.1, 904.0,
Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.1 908.1.1, 908.1.2, 908.2.2,
Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.4 C 401.0, Table 703.2, Table 810.1
Prohibited types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.3, B 101.2 Water heaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501.1, Table 501.1(1)
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.4 Water piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610.0, Appendix A,
Special use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406.2 E 302.0, Table 610.3,
Three-compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.1 Table 610.4, Table A 103.1
SIZE OF
Water softener connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611.4
Building sewers . . . . . . . . . .703.0, 717.0, Table 702.1,
Wet venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.0
Table 703.2, Table 717.1
SLAUGHTERHOUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1010.0
Cesspools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix H
SLIP JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 402.10,
Chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.5
509.10.9, 605.14,
Circuit venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911.0
705.8.1, 705.8.3, 1003.2
Combination waste
SLOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Grade)
and vent piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . 10.0, Appendix B
SOIL PIPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 310.2, 310.4,
Combustion air openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.3–506.5
Condensate pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.3, Table 814.3 402.6.1, 402.6.3,
Disposal fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix H 701.2(6), 722.2,
Drainage piping . . . . . . . . . . . .703.0, C 304.0, E 206.0, 1002.4, Table 701.2
E 302.0, E 903.0, SOIL POROSITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 101.2
Table 702.1, Table 703.2 SOLDER, BUSHINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.7, Table 701.7
FOG disposal systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1015.3 SOLDER JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212.0, 309.2,
Fuel gas piping systems . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.4, 1215.0, 402.6, 605.1.3.1,
1216.0, E 408.0 605.1.4, 605.16.1,
Fuel gas vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.3, 509.7.4, 705.3.3, 705.9.1,
509.10.2, 510.0 705.9.2, 1309.2, Table 313.3

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SPACING STORM SEWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 715.3,
Pipe supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313.0, 1210.2.4.1, 1101.2, 1101.4.5,
1310.5, Table 313.3, 1101.12.2.2.2,
Table 1210.2.4.1, 1101.13.1, 1103.2, 1104.1
Table 1310.5.4(1), STRAINERS
Table 1310.5.4(2) AND CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.5, 408.4,
Subsoil irrigation fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.11.3 810.4, 1012.1, 1102.2
Trenching and leaching beds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 601.9 S-TRAP PROHIBITED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004.1
SPECIAL FIXTURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .406.0 STREET MAIN; (SEE WATER MAIN) . . . . . . . . .225.0, 608.1,
SPECIAL VENTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.0 608.3, 610.7,
SPECIAL WASTE PIPE. . . . . . . . . .(see Industrial wastes) A 104.2, A 104.4,
SPECIAL WASTES Table 721.1, Table 1502.4,
Acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.2 Table H 101.8
Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.0 STRUCTURAL CONDITION SAFETY . . . . . .312.2, 312.11
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0 SUBMITTAL OF PLANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103.3, 104.3,
Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.0 104.3.2, 104.3.3,
High temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1, Table 810.1 301.5.3, 811.1,
Laundries, slaughterhouses, 910.2, 1105.1,
bottling establishments, 1304.5, 1304.5.2,
and auto wash racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711.0, 1503.2.1, 1504.2,
1010.0–1013.0 1602.2, C 301.1,
SPECIFIC GRAVITY, C 501.1, E 102.1, H 501.1,
NATURAL GAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1215.1 K 101.3.1, L 501.3.1
SPECIFICATIONS SUBSOIL DRAINS. . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 1101.4.6, 1101.6,
FOR MATERIALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2, Table 1701.1 1101.8, 1101.9,
STACKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 317.1, 705.8.2, Table 1101.4.6
706.2, 711.1, 906.1, SUBSOIL IRRIGATION FIELDS . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 1502.2.1,

907.0, 911.4, 1101.16.2, 1502.9.3,

1502.11.3, 1502.10.1,
Table 1502.4
C 304.3, C 304.4,
C 401.0, C 601.0 SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3
STAINLESS STEEL PIPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.13, 705.6, SUBSURFACE DISPOSAL FIELDS . . . . .1502.10, H 101.2
Table 313.3, SUBSURFACE IRRIGATION FIELDS . . . .221.0, 1502.2.1,
Table 604.1, 1502.11.1, 1503.1
Table 701.2 SUDS RELIEF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711.0
STANDPIPE, CLOTHES WASHER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804.1 SUMPS
STATION INLETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 1317.0, Boiler room, installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1, 810.3
Table 1310.2.1(1) Building, backwater
STATION OUTLETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 1317.0, devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.1, 710.3, 710.4, 710.6
Table 1310.2.1(1) Building drainage
STEAM EXHAUST CONDENSER systems below sewer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .710.2
OR BLOW OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.0, Table 810.1 Condensers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.0, Table 810.1
STERILE EQUIPMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .806.0 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.2
STORAGE TANKS Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Alternate water sources . . . . . .1502.3, 1503.4, 1504.4 Macerating toilet systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.13.1
Hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.2, 608.6, 608.7, L 602.2, Pump connection permitted . . . . . .710.2–710.5, 710.9,
L 603.3.2, L 603.3.7 805.1, 1101.6.2, 1101.7
Potable water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 707.0 Pump discharges, conversion
Rainwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1602.7.3, 1602.9.5, to fixture units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.3, 710.5
K 102.2, K 103.3, Sewage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.2
K 104.4, K 104.4.1, Sizing, sewage
L 502.2, L 503.3, L 504.4 ejector and pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.3
Vacuum drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.2.1 Storm drainage . . . . . . . . . .1101.6.2, 1101.6.3, 1101.7,
STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS . . . .Chapter 11, Appendix D 1101.10, 1101.11, 1101.14
STORM DRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 1101.4.4, 1101.6, Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.7, 710.10, 710.13.3,
1101.11, 1101.12, 1101.13, 810.1, Table 810.1
1101.15, 1103.0, 1104.1 Water supply inlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.5

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SUPPLY, WATER SURFACE WATER, DISCHARGE . . . . . . . . . .306.2, 714.2,
Fittings, fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.7 811.1, 1101.1, 1101.11
Fixture, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0 SURGE TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Fixture units . . . . . . . . . .610.3, 610.7–610.10, C 303.2, SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS,
C 501.5, E 302.1, E 305.1, L 402.3.1, AND HOT TUBS . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.5, 603.5.20, 813.0,
Table 610.3, Table 610.10, Table A 103.1 L 407.1, L 603.3.6
Hot water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2, 602.1, SYSTEMS
603.4.5, 603.5.10, Chimney venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.5.5, 509.6.3
608.7, 609.1, 609.4, Circuit venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911.0
610.3, 610.12.1, 610.12.2, Combination waste and vent . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 910.0,
L 602.5, L 603.3, Appendix B
Table 610.3, Table A 103.1, Defective, testing of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3.1
Table C 303.1(1) Dialysis water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.18.1
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.0, 1502.9.2–1502.9.4, Direct-vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2, 509.8.2
1503.6, 1504.6, 1602.7, Durham, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206.0
K 103.4, L 503.4, Engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.10.7.1, 912.0, C 201.1
Table 604.1 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.22,
Nonpotable water . . . . . . . . . . .601.3, 603.5.11, 1504.6 509.3.4, 509.6.2
Pipe, size of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610.0, Table 610.3, Fire protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.14, 612.0
Table 610.4, Firefighter breathing
Table A 103.1, air replenishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Appendix F
Table C 303.1(1) Firestop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 14
Potable water, protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409.5, 410.2, FOG disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1015.0
412.2, 414.2, Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.18, Chapter 12,
419.3, 602.0, E 401.0–E 415.4
603.0, 1303.5, Fuel gas venting . . . . . . . . . .509.0, 510.0, Table 509.4
1502.3, 1503.4, Gray water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3.3, 1502.0
1504.4, 1602.4, Independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311.0
E 703.1, K 101.9, Lightning protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1211.4
K 102.2, L 501.9, L 502.2 Macerating toilet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.13
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.0, 1602.9.6, E 705.1, Mechanical draft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.3.3, 509.8,
K 104.5, L 504.5 509.10.3.2, 509.10.6
Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2, 1501.7, 1504.7, Medical gas
1504.10.2, 1602.9.4, and medical vacuum . . . . . . . . . . .319.0, Chapter 13
1602.9.8, E 301.1, Natural draft venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.3.1
K 101.7, K 104.2, On-site treated nonpotable . . . . . . . . . .601.3.3, 1504.0
K 104.7, L 501.7, Plumbing vent, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0
L 504.2, L 504.7 Plumbing venting . . . . . . . . .710.7, Chapter 9, C 401.0
Quantity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413.1–413.4, 416.2, 419.3, Potable water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0, Chapter 6,
610.3, E 301.1 E 301.0–E 312.1,
Risers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.10, E 302.1 Appendix A
Tanks, water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.5, 608.1 Private sewage disposal . . . . . . . .713.2, 713.3, 713.5,
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.4 714.0, 716.1, 723.1,
Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.0 904.1, Appendix H
SUPPORTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 313.0, 402.4, Pure water process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.18
507.3, 507.3.1, 507.4, 507.19, Rainwater catchment . . . . . . .220.0, 601.3.3, Chapter 16,
509.5.8, 509.6.5, 509.7.5, Appendix K, L 501.0,
509.10.8, 609.1, Reclaimed (recycled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3.3, 1503.0
718.2, 906.4, 1208.6.2, Sanitary drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 7,
1208.11.1, 1210.2, E 201.0–E 207.2,
1210.2.4, 1310.5, E 404.1, E 901.0–E 905.1
E 412.3, E 413.2, Single-stack vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 601.0
F 901.4, H 601.3, L 602.5, Sprinkler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .612.0
Table 313.3, Table 1210.2.4.1, Storm water drainage . . . . . . . .Chapter 11, Appendix D
Table 1310.5.4(1) Ultraviolet water treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611.1

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 Vacuum drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.0 Gauges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .318.0, 1203.3.2
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.1.3, 506.7.3 Percolation . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.7, 1502.10.2, H 401.0
Wet vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.2.5 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3
Responsibility for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.5
–T – Shower receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7.5
T RATING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 1404.3, Storm drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1106.0
1405.3, 1406.4 Testing agency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3.1.1, 505.4,
TAILPIECES 610.2, 1406.4
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . .414.3, 419.2, 910.5, 910.6 Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.4, 712.2,
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
. 22.0 1106.2.1, 1106.2.3
Maximum length of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .910.5, 1001.2 Water supply systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.2.1.1, 609.4
Sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .407.5, 408.4, 409.2, 420.4, THREADED JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 605.1.5, 605.2.3,
B 101.3, B 101.5, B 101.6.1 605.5.2, 605.11.3,
TANKS 605.12.3, 605.16.1,
Dosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H 601.8 705.1.3, 705.3.4,
Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.2, 608.3, 812.1 705.4.2, 705.5.3,
Flush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 402.4, 404.1, 411.2, 705.9.2, 1208.5.7,
413.0, 601.2, A 104.1 1208.5.8.1, 1309.4.3
Flushometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610.11, A 106.3 THREE-COMPARTMENT SINKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.2
Hot water storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.3, 608.6, 608.7,
TOILETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Water closets)
L 602.2
TOILETS, FAMILY
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.8, 810.2
OR ASSISTED - USE FACILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .422.1.1
Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1017.1, E 412.2, E 412.3, E 413.6
TRACER WIRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.10.1, 1210.1.7.2
Rainwater storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1602.7.3, 1602.9.5,
TRANSITION GAS RISER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 1210.3.4
K 102.2, K 103.3,
TRANSITION JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.8.4
K 104.4, K 104.4.1, L 502.2,
TRAPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 10
L 503.3, L 504.4
Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 707.14, 1002.2, 1002.3,
Reclaimed water storage . . . . . . . . . . .1503.4, 1503.12 Table 702.1, Table 1002.2
Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.3, 716.1, 722.2–722.4,
Appendix H Bar and fountain sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.4, 902.2
Sump or receiving . . . . . . . . . . . .710.2, 710.7–710.10, Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1008.0
810.2, 1101.7 Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004.1
Surge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0, 1502.2.1, 1502.9.1, Condensers and sumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1
1502.9.6, 1502.14, Table 1502.4 Crown weir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 409.6,
Urinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.2 905.5, 1001.2,
Water closet . . . . . . . . . . .404.1, 405.1, 601.2, 603.5.2, 1002.2, 1002.4
603.5.3, L 402.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0
Water supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608.1, 608.6, Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004.1
608.7, E 707.0, E 1201.1 Floor drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704.3, 1003.1,
TEMPERATURE AND 1006.0, 1007.1
PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVES. . . . . . . . . . .504.6, 505.2 Food storage areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .418.4, 801.3.2
TEMPERATURE-LIMITING DEVICES. . . . . .407.3, 408.3, For three-compartment
409.4, 410.3, 504.5 sinks or three lavatories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.2
TEMPORARY USE OF GAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1207.0 From fixture, distance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.2
TERMINATION OF VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.6.2, 906.0 From vent, distance of . . . . . . . . .1002.2, Table 1002.2
TESTS Gray water system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.9.6
Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3, 105.3.1, Grease interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1014.1.1
609.4, 712.3, Indirect wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .803.3
723.1, 1106.2.2, 1106.2.3, Integral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.2
1213.1.6 Island sinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.1
Alternate materials and methods . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .807.2, 906.6, 1003.1
Building sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.4.1, 105.2.1, Minimum size . . . . . . . . . . .702.1, 1003.3, Table 702.1,
105.2.1.2, 723.0 Table 702.2(1)
Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3, 1106.2.3 Nonwater urinals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .412.1.1
Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712.1 Prohibited types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1004.0
Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1213.0 Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.0

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912.2, 1005.0, medical vacuum piping . . . . . . . . . .1310.3.2, 1310.6
1007.1, C 601.1, E 605.1 Stop-and-waste valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.17
Seal primer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 1007.1 Storm water piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.4, 1101.4.2
Separate for each fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001.2 Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.9.1, 1602.9.5.4,
Slip joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.8.1, 1003.2 E 412.1, K 104.4.2.2,
Standpipe receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .804.1 L 504.4.2.2
Storm drains and leaders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.15 Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.1
Unions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.1 Vent material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.1, 903.2
Unit loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .702.0, Water piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.3, 609.8,
Table 702.1, Table 703.2 1504.10.4
Vacuum drainage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.7 UNIONS
Vents for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1, 901.0, 905.2, Dielectric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .605.15, 605.16.1, 605.16.3
905.5, 908.2.1, Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1212.5, E 404.2
909.1, 1002.0, Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.1, 609.5, 710.6
Table 703.2, Table 1002.2 Medical gas and
medical vacuum piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1309.6
TRENCHING, EXCAVATION,
Sump pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.6.2
AND BACKFILLING. . . . . . . . . . . .314.0, 720.0, 1203.2,
Where allowed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .315.1
1210.1.1–1210.1.2.1, 1310.6
UNIT LOADING OF TRAPS. . . . . . . .702.1, Table 702.2(1)
TROUGH URINALS,
UNITS, FIXTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Fixture, units)
PROHIBITED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.2
UNLAWFUL CONNECTIONS . . . . . . .404.1, 602.0, 1205.2
TUBING, COPPER . . . . . . . . . .604.3, 604.4, 605.1, 609.1,
UNSANITARY, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223.0
609.3, 701.2,
URINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.5, 402.6,
903.2, 1208.5.3.2, A 105.2,
404.1, 405.2,
E 310.1, E 409.1, Table 604.1,
412.1, 413.0,
Table 701.2
418.3, 601.2,
TUNNELING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314.2
TYPE B GAS VENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 509.1, 509.5.5, 603.5.1, 603.5.2,
707.4, 710.3,
509.6.2.1, 509.6.3.1, 910.7, 1003.1,
509.6.3.2, 509.6.4.2, 1014.1, 1014.3.2.1,
509.7.3.5, 1501.10, 1503.1,
509.10.1.1, 509.10.1.2, 1504.1, 1504.10.2,
509.10.7.2, 509.10.12, 1504.10.5, 1602.1,
510.1.6, 510.1.10, 1602.9.6, 1602.9.11,
510.2.2, 510.2.14, 1602.10.1, E 601.1,
510.2.18, 510.2.19, 510.2.21, E 607.0, K 104.5,
Appendix G, Table 509.4, L 402.3, L 504.5
Table 509.7.3(1) USE OF ALTERNATE MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.3
TYPE BW GAS VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 509.6.2.2, USER OUTLET, DEFINITION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223.0
Table 509.4
TYPE L GAS VENTS. . . . . . . .222.0, 509.6.2.1, 509.6.3.2, –V–
509.10.1.1, 509.10.1.2, 509.10.12, VACUUM BREAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 410.2,
Table 509.4, Table 509.7.3(1) 412.2, 601.3.4,
603.3.2, 603.3.5,
–U– 603.3.6, 603.4.4,
UNDERGROUND 603.5.1, 603.5.5,
Backflow prevention devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.4.9 603.5.6, 603.5.7,
Building storm drains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1101.4.4 603.5.9, 603.5.13,
Drainage piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2, 603.5.15, 603.5.16,
720.0, Table 701.2 1303.5, C 501.3, E 1104.1,
Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1203.2, 1208.5.2.3, E 1201.1, Table 603.2
1208.5.3.3, 1210.1, VACUUM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.0
E 401.2, E 409.3, VACUUM RELIEF VALVES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 504.6,
E 410.1, E 410.3 608.7, 1503.10,
Gray water piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1502.9.2 1504.10.3, 1602.9.2

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LEVEL 1, DEFINITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0 Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 1312.4, 1312.9.2
VALIDITY OF CODE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101.5 Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 1312.5
VALVES Shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.6, 606.2, 606.3,
Backwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0, 710.1, 710.3, 606.6, 608.4, 609.8,
710.6, 904.1, 710.12.1, 1202.1, 1203.3.2,
1006.1, 1502.2.3, 1208.9, 1208.10, 1210.2.2.1,
1502.9.1, 1502.9.7, 1210.9.1.1, 1210.11, 1212.5,
1602.9.5.5, K 104.4.3, 1213.2.5, 1213.6.1.3,
L 504.4.3 1312.1, 1312.2, 1312.9,
Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.1, 606.4, 710.4, 710.6 1312.9.2, 1315.2, 1502.9.1,
Bathtub filler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .409.5 1602.9.5.5, E 306.0,
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.10, 608.3, 710.4, E 403.0, E 404.3, E 410.4,
710.12.1, 710.13.2, E 412.3, E 413.5, E 1104.1,
1004.2, 1208.8.1, E 1201.1, F 601.1, K 104.4.3,
1315.5.4, F 701.3 L 402.3.1, L 404.6, L 410.3,
Combination stop-and-waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.17 L 413.1, L 504.4.3
Combination temperature Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 1312.2, 1312.3,
and pressure-relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.2, 608.3 1312.9.2, 1319.7.2
Combination thermostatic/ Temperature relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.5, 504.6, 505.2
pressure balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 408.3 Thermostatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222.0, 408.3
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.9, 601.2, Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417.2
606.5, 606.6, Vacuum interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.2.4
1303.1, 1320.2, Vacuum relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 504.6,
C 501.3 607.5, 608.7, 1503.10,
Diaphragm-type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.22, 1208.7.6 1504.10.3, 1602.9.2
Excess flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207.0, 1209.0 Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 1312.6,
Flow balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 601.7 1312.6.2, 1312.6.4,
Flush, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0 1312.6.4.1, 1316.3
Flushometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208.0, 411.2.2, VENT, PLUMBING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 9
413.1, 413.2, 601.2, Below trap weir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.5, 1002.4
603.5.1, 610.10, Branch, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204.0
A 104.1, L 402.2.2, Buildings over 10 stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .907.1
Table 610.10 Changes in direction of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .903.3
Fullway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.2, 710.6 Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.2, 811.5, 811.6
Gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .606.1, 606.4, Combination waste and
710.3, 710.4, 710.6 vent system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 910.0,
Gray water diverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209.0, 1502.2.2 Appendix B
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.7 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.2, 805.0,
Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, F 501.7, 905.1, 905.2, 908.1.2,
F 701.3, F 801.6 908.2.1, 911.2,
Mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .417.5 1502.2.2, Table 810.1
Pre-rinse spray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .420.3, L 201.0 Continuous, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0
Pressure-balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218.0, 408.3 Distance of trap from . . . . . . . . . .1002.2, Table 1002.2
Pressure-reducing . . . . . . . . . . . .612.7.2, 1502.11.1.6, Double fitting for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704.2, 905.6
1602.9.6, A 107.2, F 501.7, Engineered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .912.0
F 701.3, L 504.5 Expansion joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .705.8.2
Pressure-relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.4, 504.6, Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2, 903.1, Table 701.2
507.9, 608.2–608.6, Fixtures, back-to-back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .704.2, 905.6
1313.1.2, 1316.0, Flagpoling, prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.3
1317.3, 1314.1.1, Flashing for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.8, 701.5, 906.1,
1314.2, 1320.2, 906.5, 906.6
E 308.0, E 309.1, Frost or snow closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.7
F 501.7, F 501.8, Grade of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.1, 905.3, 911.3
F 701.3 Height above fixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.3

402 20U1N
5 IF OR
PML UM B I N
CGODE
 Height above grade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.4 WASTES
Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.2, 905.3, Table 703.2 Anesthetic gas disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0, 1301.2
Indirect waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .803.3, 805.1, 902.1 Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 811.0, 903.2.2
Individual, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0 Clear water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 812.0
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1, 1009.4, 1014.1.1, Condensate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 807.2, 814.0
1014.2.2, 1016.4, 1017.1
Continuous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205.0, 407.5,
Island sinks and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.0
408.4, 409.2, 419.2
Length of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .904.0, Table 702.1,
Cooling water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .808.0
Table 703.2
Material for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.0, 811.2, 903.0, Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0
1502.9.2, Table 701.2 Detrimental or harmful . . . . . . . . . .305.1, 306.1, 714.1,
Method of installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.5, 903.3, 811.1, 1009.1, H 901.1
906.2, 906.4 Flammable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.1, H 901.1
Not required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.0 Indirect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 8, 1303.4.1
Not to be used as soil or waste pipe . . . . . . . . . . .310.4 Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211.0, 306.0, 801.1,
Opening location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.5, 1002.4 811.1, 903.2.2
Parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .907.1 Liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214.0, 303.0,
Piping, support of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 313.3 304.0, 710.2,
Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .310.4, 903.1, 903.2.2 811.1, 1006.1,
Relief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0, 805.0, 1009.1, H 101.3,
907.0, 911.4, 1009.4
H 701.1, H 901.1, L 302.0
Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901.2, 904.1
Materials, pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.1, 811.2
Required separately
Pipe, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0
on every trap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901.2, 1002.1, 1002.2
Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .703.0, 904.0, Pretreatment required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.1, 1014.1
908.1.1, 908.1.2, 908.2.2, Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1013.1
910.4, C 401.0, C 601.2, Special, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221.0
Table 702.1, Table 703.2, Swimming pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .813.1
Table C 401.1 WATER
Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909.0 Backflow prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.3, Table 603.2
Stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0, 906.1, Cross contamination . . . . .601.2, 602.2, 603.1–603.3.9
907.0, C 401.2, C 601.2 Distribution piping material . . . . . . . .604.1, Table 604.1
Sump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.7, 710.10, 710.13.3, Distribution system design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.1
810.1, Table 810.1 Excessive pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608.2
System, definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .224.0
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.10
Termination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.4, 906.0
Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712.0, 1502.14
Lead content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.2, 604.2.1
Trap seal protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901.3, 1002.0
Undiminished in Nonpotable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.11, 1504.6
size through roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .905.4, 907.1 Pressure booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609.8
Unit loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table 703.2 Rainwater, material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1101.4
Wet, Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.2 Reclaimed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1602.4
Wet, Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.1 Storm water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Storm drainage)
Yoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.0, 907.0 Supply piping material . . . . . . . . . . .604.1, Table 604.1
VENTILATING HOODS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.2.2, 509.3.4 Treatment units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .611.0
VERTICAL-TO-HORIZONTAL WATER CLOSETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411.0
DRAINAGE FITTINGS. . . . . .706.4, 905.2, 905.3, 909.0
VERTICAL WET VENTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Wet vent) Approved standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411.1
Clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.5
VIOLATION, NOTICES OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106.2 Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E 609.0, E 610.0
VITRIFIED CLAY PIPE. . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2, 705.7, 811.2,
Flanged fixture Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6
Table 701.2, Table 1101.4.6
Floor-mounted, back-outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.6.3
Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411.3
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WALL, EXTENSION THROUGH . . . .312.1, 509.6.2.3, 509.8 Manufactured/Mobile home . . . . . . . .E 601.1, E, 603.0,
WALL-HUNG FIXTURES, E 605.0, E 608.0
INSTALLATION OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.4, 402.6 Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.1, 910.7
WASH RACKS, AUTO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011.0 Water consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .411.2, L 402.2

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FIXTURES AND FITTINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .L 402.0 UTILITY, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0
WATER HAMMER ARRESTORS . . . . . . . . . .225.0, 609.10 WEEP HOLES, SUBDRAIN
WATER HEATERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 5 OF SHOWER STALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .408.7
Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.3.1, 507.13.2, 507.26, WEIGHT OF FLASHING, LEAD . . . . . .701.5, 906.6, 1102.3.1
508.1, 508.3, 508.4, 509.11.5 WEIGHTS AND QUALITY
Approval requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .501.1 OF MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2, 401.2, 604.1,
Approved standards . . . . .505.3, 505.4,Table 501.1(2), 701.2, 906.6, 1102.3.1
Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504.3–504.3.2, WELDED JOINTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212.0, 605.13.2,
508.1, 508.2.1 705.6.2, 1208.5.8.1,
Combustion air required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .506.0 F 1101.2
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.13 WELDER, PIPE, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0 WELL, DISTANCE FROM
Garages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.13 SEWAGE DISPOSAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .721.1, H 101.8,
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .503.2 Table 721.1, Table H 101.8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.0 WET VENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.0
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.1, 507.12–507.15 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225.0
Oil-burning and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .505.0 Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.2.3, 908.2.4
Permits required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .502.0 Horizontal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.2, B101.2, C 601.6
Pressure-relief valves . . . . . . . . . . .504.4, 504.6, 505.2, Vent connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.2
608.2–608.5 Vertical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .908.1
Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.3–504.6, 505.2, WHIRLPOOL BATHTUBS 225.0, 409.0
507.2, 507.8, 507.10, WINDOW, TERMINATION
507.14.1, 507.25 OF VENTS FROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .906.2
Relief valve discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608.5 WOODEN SINKS AND TILE
Seismic provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.2 WASH TRAYS OR SINKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .405.3
Temperature and WORK, CONCEALED . . . . . . . . . .105.0–105.2.1.2, 309.2,
pressure-relief valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.6, 505.2 402.10, 503.0–503.2,
Temperature-limiting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .504.5 509.7.3.2, 1004.1,
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .509.0, 510.0 1203.2, 1203.3,
WATER SOFTENERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 611.4, Table 611.4 1210.3, 1212.3.1,
WATER TESTS 1212.4.3, 1213.2.1,
Building sewers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .723.0 1303.2, 1310.7, 1406.1
Drainage and vent systems . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3, 712.2 WORK, EXISTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102.2, 102.4, 207.0
Storm drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1106.2.1, 1106.2.3 WORKMANSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309.0, 609.1, 1208.5.5
Water supply systems . . . . . . . .105.2.1.1, 105.3, 609.4 WRAPPING OF PIPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.3,
WATER TREATMENT DEVICES . . .(see Water conditioning) 1210.2, E 409.2
WATERPROOFING WROUGHT IRON (GALVANIZED) . . . . . . . . .402.6.1, 604.6,
AND WATERTIGHT 604.7, 701.2,
Building sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .723.1 707.1, 1101.4,
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707.3 1208.5.2.1, 1208.5.8.4,
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3 E 409.1, Table 604.1
Drain pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .507.5 WYE CONNECTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414.3, 419.2,
Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .402.2, 408.5, 408.7, 418.2 706.2–706.4,
Flashings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.8, 906.5, 1102.3 707.5, 707.6,
Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1016.3 710.4, 719.4, 907.2,
Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105.3, 1502.11.3.3, 909.1, 1101.16.2
E 204.2, H 601.4,
H 601.6, H 601.7, –X–
H 601.10, H 801.4 X-RAY DARKROOMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.8
Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .312.8, 312.10.2, 317.1
Sump or receiving tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .710.2, 710.8 –Y –
Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714.5, 1502.9.1, YOKE VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227.0, 907.0
1502.14, 1602.9.5.1,
E 707.1, H 501.3, –Z –
H 1001.2, K 104.4.1 ZINC ALLOY COMPONENTS. . . . . . . . . . .406.4, 1208.5.8
Vacuum drainage systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C 501.8

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