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2007 Ohio Plumbing Code Compared to the 2005 Ohio Plumbing Code
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CHAPTER
1 Added
and Section
101.1 The “International
Plumbing, second printing, Chapters 2 to 13, as “ published by the
“International Code Council, Inc.” Section
101.2 ..use and
inspections of plumbing systems Section
101.3 ..refer to sections CHAPTER
ONE OF THE OHIO BUILDING CODE HAS NOW BEEN ADDED TO OUR PLUMBING CODE IN THIS
CHAPTER AFTER 101.4 IN THE 2007 OHIO PLUMBING CODE CHAPTER ONE OF THE OHIO
BUILDING CODE WILL BEGIN HERE.
CHAPTER
2 Added
and Alternative
Engineered Design- …and
provides an equivalent level of performance for the protection of public health,
safety, and welfare. The system design is not specifically regulated
by chapters 3 through 12 in accordance with the requirements of Section
106 of the building code.
Approved
Agency – An
established and recognized agency
Branch
interval – A
vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet more in developed length, between the
connections of horizontal branches to a drainage stack. Measurements are taken
down the stack from the highest horizontal branch connection.
Building
Drain – ..extends
Code-
..division
Dead
End – ..developed
length of
Designed flood elevation -
..datum specified on the
Existing
Installations – Any
plumbing system regulated by this code that was
Flood
Hazard Area- 1.
..subject to a 2...flood
hazard area on a
Flow
Control (vent) – A
device installed upstream from the interceptor having an orifice that controls
the rate of flow through the interceptor and an intake (vent) downstream from
the orifice that allows air to be drawn into the flow stream.
Grease
Removal Device,
Automatic
(GRD)- A plumbing appurtenance that is installed in the sanitary drainage system
to intercept free-floating fats, oils, and grease from wastewater discharge.
Such a device operates on a time or event-controlled basis and has the ability
to remove free-floating fats, oils and grease automatically without intervention
from the user except for maintenance.
Gridded
Water Distribution system- A
water distribution system where every
water distribution pipe is interconnected so as to provide two or more paths to
each fixture supply pipe.
Nuisance
– See
Public nuisance
Potable
Water – …chemical
quality requirements of the
Power
Piping-- …boiler
pressure greater that
Public
Nuisance. – Any
building, structure, or part thereof, constructed, erected, altered,
manufactured, or repaired not in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code or the
rules of the board ,and any building, structure, or part thereof in there is
installed, altered, or repaired any fixture, device, and material, or plumbing ,
heating, or ventilation system, or electric wiring not in accordance with the
Ohio Revised Code or the rules of the
board. See ORC 3781.11©
Sink
Service – Any
designated sink so approved for liquid discharge, liquid filling, cleaning, and
washing in a facility and installed in a dedicated area or space.
Vertical
Pipe – …makes
an angle of
Waste
Receptor. – A
device for receiving the discharge of a waste pipe or pipes and discharges them
by gravity into the sanitary drainage system. Waster receptors include, but are
not limited to , floor drains, floor sinks, trench drains, hub drains,
standpipes, mop basins, service sinks, and laundry trays. CHAPTER
3 Added
and Section
301.3
…in accordance with the requirements of this code And the requirements
of the department of the city engineer, in cities having such departments, the
boards of health of health district, or the sewer purveyors, as appropriate…
Section
305.6.1 Section
307.4
Truss members and components shall not be cut, drilled, notched, splices
or otherwise altered in any way without written occurrence and approval of a
registered design professional. Alterations resulting in the addition of loads
to any member (e.g.; HVAC equipment, water heater shall not be permitted without
verification that the truss is capable of supporting such additional loading. Section
307.7
Enforcement of the provisions of this section is the responsibility of the
building official defined in Section
308.5
Hanger spacing – Polypropylene (PP) pipe or tubing 1 inch and smaller
–2.67 (32 inches)—10b Polypropylene (PP) pipe or tubing 1 ¼
inches and larger ---4 10b Section 308.9
Section
308.9
Parallel water distribution systems. Piping bundles for manifold systems
shall be supported in accordance with Table 308.5 Support at changes in
direction shall be in accordance with the manufacture’s installation
instructions. Hot and cold water piping shall not be grouped in the same bundle. Section
309.1
added – Reference to regulations in “CFR Parts 59-77” in this section
are adopted pursuant to Section 121.75 and 121.76 of the Revised Code and as
referenced in rule 4101:3-13-01 of the Administrative Code under the heading of
“FEMA”. Sections
312 .9 -312.9.1- 312.9.2 CHANGED TO : 312.9
Changed to read – Inspection and testing shall comply with Section 312.9.1 and
312.9.2—added new: 312.9.1 Inspections: Annual inspections shall be made of
all backflow prevention assemblies and air gaps to determine whether they are
operable. Added new: 312.9.2 Testing: Reduced pressure principle backflow
preventer assemblies, double check-value assemblies, pressure vacuum breaker
assemblies, reduce pressure detector fire protection backflow prevention
assemblies, hose connection backflow preventers, and spillproof vacuum breakers
shall be tested at the time of installation, immediately after repairs or
relocation and at least annually. The testing procedure shall be performed in
accordance with one of the following standards: ASSE 5013, ASSE 5015, ASSE 5020,
ASSE 5047, ASSE 5048, ASSE 5052, ASSE 5056, CSA B64.10 or B64.10.1 Section
313
Equipment efficiencies shall be in accordance with the Chapter
CHAPTER
4 Added
and Section
403.1
…determined by the building code. Occupancy
classification shall be determined in accordance with the
building code. When the actual occupant load will be
significantly different then that determined by section Column
#3 – 2005
Column
#5 – 2005 No. 1: Assembly (see Sections 403.2, 403.4 and 403.4.1
Theaters
Places
of worship and other religious services.
No.
2: Business (see Sections 403.2, 403.4,
No.
4: Structures in which occupants are engaged in work
fabricating,
No. 5: (Water
closets) 1 per
(Lavatories) 1 per Adult
day care and child care (water closets) 1 per 15, No.
6: Mercantile (see sections 403.2, No.
7: R-3
Footnotes: c Toilet facilities for employees shall be separate from facilities for inmates or patients. This was moved to b. d The occupant load for seasonal outdoor seating and entertainment areas shall be included when determining the minimum number of facilities required. This was moved to c. e Mercantile occupancies are not required to provide customer facilities when the occupant load is 50 or less. f
g
h
403.2.
Exceptions: 1. Separate
facilities shall not be required for
2.
Separate
Sections
403.4 through 403.8 have been totally revised. Section 403.4: 403.4 Required public toilet facilities. Customers, patrons and visitors shall be provided with public toilet facilities in structures and tenant spaces intended for public use as required in Chapter 29, “Plumbing Systems” of the building code. Access to public facilities shall not be through kitchens, storage rooms, closets or other areas not available to the public. Employees shall be provided with toilet facilities in all occupancies. Employee toilet facilities shall be either separate or combined employee and public facilities.
Section 403.4.1 Location of toilet facilities in occupancies other than covered malls. In occupancies other than covered malls, the required public and employee toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story above or below the space required to be provided with toilet facilities, and the path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed 500 feet (152m). Exception:
The location and maximum travel distances to required employee facilities in
factory and industrial occupancies are permitted to exceed that required by this
section, provided that the location and maximum travel distances are approved. Section
403.4.2 Location
of toilet facilities in covered malls. In covered mall buildings, the required
public and employee toilet facilities shall be located not more than one story
above or below the space required to be provided with toilet facilities, and the
path of travel to such facilities shall not exceed 300 feet (91 440 mm). In
covered mall buildings, the required facilities shall be installed in each
individual store or in a central toilet area located in accordance with this
section. The maximum travel distance to central toilet facilities in covered
mall buildings shall be measured from the main entrance of any store or tenant
space. In covered mall buildings, where employees” toilet facilities are not
provided in the individual store, the maximum travel distance shall be measured
from the employee’s work area of the store or tenant space. Section
Section
Section
Section
404.1
Where required. The provisions of Section
405.3.1 Water
closets, urinals, lavatories and bidets. A water closet, urinal, lavatory or
bidet shall not be set closer than Section
405.4
Floor and wall drainage connections. …….. or an approved
setting compound Section
406.3
Waste connection. ………. Automatic clothes washers that
discharge by gravity shall be permitted to drain to a waste receptor or an
approved trench drain. Section 407.1 Approval. Bathtubs shall conform to ANSI Z124.1.2, ASME A112.19.1M ….. Section 410.1 Approval. Drinking fountains …… ASME A112.19.1M, ASME A112.19.2M, or ASME A112.19.9M, and …… conform to ARI 1010. Drinking fountains and water coolers shall conform to NSF 61, Section 9. Where water is served in restaurants or where bottled water coolers are provided in other occupancies, drinking fountains shall not be required. Section
412.2
Floor drains Section 416.5 Tempered water for public hand-washing facilities. Tempered water shall be delivered from public hand-washing facilities through an approved water temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070. Section 417.4 Exception Shower compartments having not less than 25 inches (635 mm) in minimum dimension measured from the finished interior dimension of the compartment, provided that the shower compartment has a minimum of 1,300 square inches (.838 m2) of cross-sectional area. Section 419.1 Approvals. Urinals shall conform to ANSI Z124.9, ASME A112.19.2M, CSA B45.1 or CSA B45.5. Urinals shall conform to the water consumption requirements of Section 604.4. Water supplied urinals shall conform to the hydraulic performance requirements of ASME A112.19.6, CSA B45.1 or CSA B45.5. Section
421.2
Installation.
Section
421.5
Access to pump. Access shall be provided to circulation pumps in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Where the manufacturer’s
instructions do not specify the location and minimum size of field-fabricated
access openings, a 12-inch by 12-inch (305 mm by 305 mm) minimum sized opening
shall be installed to provide access to the circulating pump. Where pumps are
located more than 2 feet (609 mm) from the access opening, an 18-inch by
18-inch (457 mm by 457 mm) minimum sized opening shall be installed. A door or
panel shall be permitted to close the opening. In all cases, the access
opening shall be unobstructed and of the size necessary to permit the
removal and replacement of the circulating pump.
Section 421.6 Whirlpool enclosure Renumbered
Section
424.1.2 Waste
fittings. Waste fittings shall conform to ASME A112.18.2, ASTM F 409, CSA
B125.1 or one of the standards listed in Table 702.1 and 702.4 for
above-ground drainage and vent pipe Section
424.2
Hand showers. Hand-held showers shall conform to Section
424.3
Individual Section
424.4
Section
424.5
Bathtub and whirlpool bathtub valves. The hot water supplied to
bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 120°F
(49°C) by a water temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070,
except where such protection is otherwise provided by a combination tub/shower
valve in accordance with Section 424.3. Section
Section
Section
Section 425.4 Flush pipes and fittings.1 Flush pipes and fittings shall be of nonferrous material and shall conform to ASME A112.19.5 or CSA B125.
Chapter
5 Added
and Section
501.1
Exception:. scope of the “Ohio Boiler and Section
502
..Electric water heaters shall conform to the requirements of this code and
provisions of Section
504.6 & 504.6.1 combined Requirements
for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve,
temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall: 1.
Not be directly connected to the drainage system. 2.
Discharge through an air gap located in the same room as the water heater. 3.
Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve
served and shall discharge full size to the air gap. 4.
Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other
relief device or equipment. 5.
Discharge to the floor, to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors. Where,
discharging to the outdoors in areas subject to freezing, discharge piping shall
be first piped to an indirect waste receptor through an air gap located in a
conditioned area. 6.
Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal
injury or structural damage. 7.
Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building
occupants. 8.
Not be trapped. 9.
Be installed so as to flow by gravity. 10.
Not terminate more than 6 inches (152 mm) above the
floor or waster receptor. 11.
Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping. 12.
Not have valves or tee fittings. 13.
Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or
materials tested, rated and approved for such use in accordance with ASME
A112.4.1
CHAPTER
6 Added
and Section
603.2
Exceptions 1. ..conforms to Section
604.5
……The minimum size of individual distribution lines utilized in gridded
or parallel water distribution system shall be as shown in Table 604.5. Section
604.10 Gridded
and parallel water distribution system manifolds. Section
605.3
…shall have a minimum working pressure equal to the highest available
pressure. Water service piping materials not labeled for water
distribution shall terminate at or before the full open valve located at the
entrance to the structure. Section
605.3
TABLE Water Service Pipe – Polyproplene
(PP)Plastic pipe or tubing ASTM f 2389: CSA B 137.11 Section
605.4
TABLE Water Distribution Pipe –
Cross-linked
polyethylene/aluminum/high density polyethylene (PEX-AL-HDPE) ASTM 1986. Polypropylene(PP)
plastic pipe or tubing ASTM F 2389;CSA S 137.11 Section
605.7
…Ball valves, gate valves, globe valves and plug valves intended to
supply drinking water shall meet the requirements of NSF 61. Section
605.17.2 Fittings for
cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) plastic tubing as described in ASTM F 877 ,
ASTM F 1807, ASTM F 1960,… Section
605.21
Polypropylene (PP) plastic. Joints between PP plastic pipe and fittings shall
comply with Section 605.21.1.or 605.21.2. Section
605.21.1 Heat
–fusion joints. Heat –fusion joints for polypropylene pipe and tubing joints
shall be installed with socket-type heat-fused polypropylene fittings,
butt-fusion polypropylene fittings or electrofusion polypropylene fittings.
Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. The joint shall be
undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM F 2389.
Section
605.21.2 Mechanical and
compression sleeve joints. Mechanical and compression sleeve joints shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions. Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
606.1
Location of full-open valves. 4. On the base of every water riser pipe Section
606.2
Location of shutoff valves. 1.
On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than in individual Section
607.1
..In nonresidential occupancies, hot water or tempered water shall be supplied
for bathing and washing purposes. Tempered water shall be delivered from public
hand-washing facilities. Tempered water shall be supplied through a water
temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070 and shall limit the
tempered water to a maximum of 110 F. This provision shall not supersede the
requirement for protective shower valves in accordance with Section 424.3 Section
607.2
…the hot water supply system shall be provided with a method of maintaining
the temperature in accordance with the applicable referenced standard in
chapter 13 of the building code. Section
607.2.1
Circulation hot water system piping shall be insulated in accordance Section
608.1
Backflow preventer applications shall conform to Table 608.1, except as
specifically stated in Section 608.2 through Section
608.2
…shall be installed so as to prevent backflow. Plumbing fixture fittings
shall provide backflow protection in accordance with ASME A112.18.1. Section
608.13.2 shall conform to
ASSE 1013, AWWA C511, or Section
608.13.5 Pressure-type
vacuum breakers shall conform to ASSE 1020 or CSA B64.1.2. and
spillproof vacuum breakers shall comply with ASSE 1056.. Section
608.13.7 Double check-valve
assemblies shall conform to ASSE 1015, CSA B64.5, CSA B64.5.1. or
AWWA C510. Section
608.16
Connection to the potable water system shall conform to Sections 608.16.1
through Section
608.16.1 …conforming to
ASSE 1022, CSA B64.3.1 or by an air gap. The backflow
CHAPTER
7 Added
and Section
701.1
Scope …In accordance with Section 3871.03 of the Revised
Code, the department of city engineer, in cities having such departments,
the boards of health of health districts or the sewer purveyor, as
appropriate, shall have complete supervision and regulation of the entire
sewage and drainage system of the jurisdiction, including the building
sewer and all laterals draining into the street sewers.
Section
701.5
Damage to the drainage system. Except where permitted by OEPA wastes
detrimental to the public sewer system or to the functioning of the sewer system
or to the function of the sewer treatment plant shall be treated and disposed of
in accordance with
Section
701.7
Connections. Waste water when discharged into the building drainage system shall
be at a temperature not higher than
Section
701.8
Engineered systems Table
702.2
Coextruded composite PVC DWV Schedule 40 IPS pipe (cellular core
Polylefin pipe
Polyvinyl chloride ( PVC) plastic pipe (Type DWV) Table
702.3
Concrete pipe Section
703.1
Where the building sewer is installed within Section
705.2.1 Section
705.5.3
Mechanical joints coupling for hubless pipe and fitting shall comply with CISPI
310, ASTM C 1277 or ASTM C 1540. Section
705.6
Section
705.7.1 Section
705.8.2 A
purple primer that conforms
Section
705.15
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
Section
705.16.1 Heat
Fusion Joints
Section
705.16.2 Mechanical
Joints
Section
705.17
Polyfin plastic
Section
705.17.1 Heat-fusion
joints
Section
705.2
Mechanical and compression sleeve joints.
Section
705.18
Joints between different materials.
Table
Table
Section
706.4
Heel –or –side-inlet quarter bends. Heel-or-side inlet quarter shall
be an acceptable means of connection, except where the quarter bend
serves a water closet. A low-heel inlet shall not be used as a wet-vent
connection. Side-inlet quarter bends shall be an accepted means of connection
for drainage, wet venting and stack venting arrangements.
Section
708.3.3 Change
of direction. Cleanouts shall be installed at each change of direction Section
709.1 Table Service sink..2dfu..11/2”trap Urinal,
non water supplied..0..5dfu’s …Note
d For SI; 1 inch=25.4mm, 1 gallon=3.785 L (gpf=gallons per flushing
cycle). Section
711.1.1
Omissions of vents for vertical stack offsets. [see Table 710.1(1),
Section
711.3 (3) [ Section
712.2
Full open valves Valves required. A check valve and a full open
valve, Exception: Section
715.1
If required by the “ Ohio Environmental Protection Agency”
CHAPTER
8 Added
and Section
802.1.4 Where
wastewater from swimming pools, and backwash from filters
Chapter
9 Added
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