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UPC and CPC 2012 Code Changes
Courtesy of Laura Biggie Los Angeles Department of Building & Safety
Chapter 1
New SecBon 102.0 Organiza-on and Enforcement. 102.1 Authority Having Jurisdic-on. The Authority Having JurisdicBon shall be the Authority duly appointed to enforce this code. For such purposes, the Authority Having JurisdicBon shall have the powers of a law enforcement officer. The Authority Having JurisdicBon shall have the power to render interpretaBons of this code and to adopt and enforce rules and regulaBons supplemental to this code as deemed necessary in order to clarify the applicaBon of the provisions of this code. Such interpretaBons, rules, and regulaBons shall comply with the intent and purpose of this code.
New SecBon 102.1 Con-nued… In accordance with the prescribed procedures and with the approval of the appoinBng authority, the Authority Having JurisdicBon shall be permiMed to appoint such number of technical officers, inspectors, and other employees as shall be authorized from Bme to Bme. The Authority Having JurisdicBon shall be permiMed to depuBze such inspectors or employees as necessary to carry out the funcBons of the code enforcement agency.
New SecBon
102.2 Du-es and Powers of the Authority Having Jurisdic-on. The Authority Having JurisdicBon shall be permiMed to request the assistance and cooperaBon of other officials of this jurisdicBon so far as required in the discharge of the duBes in accordance with this code or other perBnent law or ordinance.
New SecBon
102.3 Board of Appeals. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinaBons made by the Authority Having JurisdicBon relaBve to the applicaBon and interpretaBons of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisBng of members who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon maMers pertaining to plumbing design, construcBon, and maintenance and the public health aspects of plumbing systems and who are not employees of the jurisdicBon.
New SecBon 102.3 Con-nued… The Authority Having JurisdicBon shall be an ex-‐officio member and shall act as secretary to said board but shall have no vote upon a maMer 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 conducBng its business and shall render decisions and findings in wriBng to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Authority Having JurisdicBon.
New SecBon
102.3.1 Limita-ons of Authority. The Board of Appeals shall have no authority relaBve to interpretaBon of the administraBve provisions of this code, nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements of this code.
Chapter 2
Added DefiniBon Effec-ve Ground-‐Fault Current Path. An intenBonally constructed, low-‐impedance electrically conducBve path designed and intended to carry current under ground-‐fault condiBons from the point of a ground fault on a wiring system to the electrical supply source and that facilitates the operaBon of the overcurrent protecBve device or ground-‐fault detectors on high-‐impedance grounded systems. [NFPA 54-‐12:3.3.36]
Added DefiniBon Gray Water. Untreated wastewater that has not come into contact with: toilet waste, kitchen sink waste, dishwasher waste or similarly contaminated sources. Gray water includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes washers, and laundry tubs. Also known as grey water, graywater, and greywater
Added DefiniBon Rainwater. Natural precipitaBon that has not been contaminated by use. Rainwater Catchment System. A system that uBlizes the principal of collecBng, storing, and using rainwater from a roo]op or other manmade, aboveground collecBon surface. Also known as a rainwater harvesBng system. Rainwater Storage Tank. The central component of the rainwater catchment system. Also known as a cistern or rain barrel. Reclaimed (Recycled) Water. Nonpotable water provided by a water/wastewater uBlity that, as a result of terBary treatment of domesBc wastewater, meets requirements of the public health Authority Having JurisdicBon for its intended uses.
Chapter 3
Added Language 301.0 Materials – Standards and Alternates. 301.1 Minimum Standards. Pipe, pipe fi_ngs, traps, fixtures, material, and devices used in a plumbing system shall be listed or labeled (third-‐party cerBfied) by a lisBng agency (accredited conformity assessment body) and shall comply with the approved applicable recognized standards referenced in this code, and shall be free from defects. PlasBc pipe and the fi_ngs used for plasBc pipe, other than those for gas, shall meet the requirements of NSF 14. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, materials, fixtures, or devices used or entering into the construcBon of plumbing systems, or parts thereof, shall be submiMed to the Authority Having JurisdicBon for approval.
Deleted Language 305.0 Sewers Required. 305.1 Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed shall have a connecBon to a public or private sewer except as provided in SecBon 305.2. 305.2 When a public sewer is not available for use, drainage piping from buildings and premises shall be connected to an approved private sewage disposal system. 305.3 In ciBes and/or counBes where the installaBon of building sewers is under the jurisdicBon of a department other than the Authority Having JurisdicBon, the provisions of this code relaBng to building sewers need not apply.
Deleted Language 306.2 Roofs, inner courts, vent sha]s, light wells, or similar areas having rainwater drain, shall discharge to the outside of the building or to the guMer and shall not be connected to the sanitary drainage system unless first approved by the Authority Having JurisdicBon.
Deleted Language 310.4 Installa-on Prac-ces. Plumbing systems shall be installed in a manner conforming to this code, applicable standards, and the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons. In instances where the code, applicable standards, or the manufacturer’s instrucBons conflict, the more stringent provisions shall prevail.
Chapter 4
Added Language 402.6.1 Closet Rings (Closet Flanges). Closet bends or stubs shall be cut off so as to present a smooth surface even with the top of the closet ring before rough inspecBon is called.
Added SecBon 402.6 Flanged Fixture Connec-ons. Fixture connecBons between drainage pipes and water closets, floor outlet service sinks and urinals shall be made by means of approved brass, hard lead, ABS, PVC, or iron flanges caulked, soldered, solvent cemented; rubber compression gaskets; or screwed to the drainage pipe. The connecBon shall be bolted with an approved gasket, washer, or se_ng compound between the fixture and the connecBon. The boMom of the flange shall be set on an approved firm base. Wall-‐mounted water closet fixtures shall be securely bolted to an approved carrier fi_ng. The connecBng pipe between the carrier fi_ng and the fixture shall be an approved material and designed to accommodate an adequately sized gasket. Gasket material shall be neoprene, felt, or similar approved types.
Added SecBon 402.9 Installa-on. Water-‐conserving fixtures shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons to maintain their rated performance.
CPC Amendment (HCD)
403.3.1.1 Non Water Urinal Drainage Connec-ons. Where non water urinals are installed, not less than one water supplied fixture rated at not less than 1 drainage fixture unit shall be installed upstream on the same drain line to facilitate drain line flow and rinsing.
Added SecBon 403.5 Pre-‐Rinse Spray Valve. Commercial food service pre-‐rinse spray valves shall have a maximum flow rate of 1.6 gallons per minute (gpm) at 60 pounds-‐force per square inch (psi) in accordance with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 and shall be equipped with an integral automaBc shutoff.
Deleted Language 405.2 Prohibited Urinals. Trough urinals and urinals with an invisible seal shall be prohibited. Excep-on: Non-‐water urinals.
Added SecBon 408.0 Showers. 408.1 Applica-on. Manufactured shower receptors shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 408.2 Water Consump-on. Showerheads shall have a maximum flow rate of not more than 2.5 gpm at 80 psi, in accordance with ASME A112.18.1/CSAB125.1.
Added Language 408.3 Individual Shower and Tub-‐Shower Combina-on Control Valves. Showers and tub-‐shower combinaBons shall be provided with individual control valves of the pressure balance, thermostaBc, or combinaBon pressure balance/thermostaBc mixing valve type that provide scald and thermal shock protecBon for the rated flow rate of the installed showerhead.
Added SecBon 408.4 Waste Outlet. Showers shall have a waste outlet and fixture tailpiece not less than 2 inches in diameter. Fixture tailpieces shall be constructed from the materials specified in SecBon 701.1 for drainage piping. Strainers serving shower drains shall have a waterway at least equivalent to the area of the tailpiece.
Modified Language 408.5 Finished Curb or Threshold. Each shower receptor shall be an approved type and be so constructed as to have Where a shower receptor has a finished dam, curb, or threshold it shall be not less than 1 inch lower than the sides and back of such receptor. In no case shall a dam or threshold be less than 2 inches or exceeding 9 inches in depth where measured from the top of the dam or threshold to the top of the drain.
Added Language Excep-ons: (CPC HCD) (1) Showers that are designed to comply with Chapter 11A or 11B of the California Building Code. (CPC HCD) (2) A cast-‐iron shower receptor flange shall be not less than 0.3 of an inch in height. (3) For flanges not used as a means of securing, the sealing flange shall be not less than 0.3 of an inch in height.
Added SecBon Heading 408.7 Lining for Showers and Receptors. When the construcBon of on-‐site built-‐up shower receptors are permiMed by theAuthority Having JurisdicBon, receptors built directly on the ground Shower receptors built on-‐site shall be waterBght and shall be constructed from approved-‐type dense, nonabsorbent, and noncorrosive materials. Each such receptor shall be adequately reinforced, shall be provided with an approved flanged floor drain designed to make a waterBght joint in the floor, and shall have smooth, impervious, and durable surfaces.
Added SecBon 409.0 Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs. 409.1 Applica-on. Bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. Pressure sealed doors within a bathtub or whirlpool bathtub enclosure shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 409.2 Waste Outlet. Bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be provided with a waste outlet and tailpiece not less than 11⁄2 inches in diameter. Fixture tailpieces shall be constructed of materials in accordance with SecBon 701.1. Waste outlets shall be provided with an approved stopper or strainer.
Added SecBon
409.0 Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs. 409.3 Overflow. Overflows shall be installed in accordance with SecBon 404.1. 409.5 Backflow Protec-on. The water supply to a bathtub and whirlpool bathtub filler valve shall be protected by an air gap or in accordance with SecBon 417.0.
Added SecBon 409.0 Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs. 409.6 Installa-on and Access. Bathtubs and whirlpool bathtubs shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons. Access openings shall be of size and opening to permit the removal and replacement of the circulaBon pump. The pump and the circulaBon piping shall be self-‐draining to minimize water retenBon. SucBon fi_ngs on whirlpool bathtubs shall be listed in accordance with ASME A112.19.7.
Added SecBon
410.0 Bidets. 410.1 Applica-on. Bidets shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 410.2 Backflow Protec-on. The water supply to the bidet shall be protected by an air gap or in accordance with SecBon 603.3.2, SecBon 603.3.5, or SecBon 603.3.6.
Added SecBon
413.0 Flushing Devices for Water Closets and Urinals. 413.1 Applica-on. Flushometer valves, flushometer tanks, or flush tanks shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 413.2 Flushing Devices Required. Flushing devices shall meet anBsiphon requirements in accordance with SecBon 603.5.
Added SecBon
413.4 Water Supply for Flush Tanks. Provision shall be made to automaBcally supply water to the fixture so as to refill the trap seal a]er each flushing.
Added SecBon 414.0 Dishwashing Machines. 414.1 Applica-on. DomesBc or commercial dishwashing machines shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 414.2 Backflow Protec-on. The water supply connecBon to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected by an air gap or a backflow prevenBon device in accordance with SecBon 603.3.2, SecBon 603.3.5, or SecBon 603.3.6. 414.3 Drainage Connec-on. DomesBc dishwashing machines shall discharge indirectly through an air gap fi_ng in accordance with SecBon 807.4 into a waste receptor, a wye branch fi_ng on the tailpiece of a kitchen sink, or dishwasher connecBon of a food waste grinder. Commercial dishwashing machines shall discharge indirectly through an air gap or direct connecBon in accordance with SecBon 704.3 with floor drain protecBon.
Added SecBon 415.0 Drinking Fountains. 415.1 Applica-on. Drinking fountains shall be self-‐closing and comply with NSF 61 and to the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 415.2 Where Required.Where food is consumed indoors, water staBons shall be permiMed to be subsBtuted for drinking fountains. Drinking fountains shall not be required for an occupant load of 30 or less. 415.3 Drainage Connec-on. Drinking fountains shall be permiMed to discharge directly into the drainage system or indirectly through an air break in accordance with SecBon 809.1. 415.4 Loca-on. Drinking fountains shall not be installed in toilet rooms.
Added SecBon 416.0 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment. 416.1 Applica-on. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall comply with ISEA Z358.1. 416.2 Water Supply. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall not be limited in the water supply flow rates. Flow rate, discharge paMern, and temperature of flushing fluids shall be provided in accordance with ISEA Z358.1 based on the hazardous material. 416.3 Installa-on. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons. 416.4 Loca-on. Emergency eyewash and shower equipment shall be located on the same level as the hazard and accessible for immediate use. The path of travel shall be free of obstrucBons and shall be clearly idenBfied with signage. 416.5 Drain. A drain shall not be required for emergency eyewash or shower equipment. Where a drain is provided, the discharge shall be in accordance with SecBon 811.0.
Added SecBon 417.0 Faucets and Fixture Fidngs. 417.1 Applica-on. Faucets and fixture fi_ngs shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. Fixture fi_ngs covered under the scope of NSF 61 shall be in accordance with the requirements of NSF 61. 417.2 Deck Mounted Bath/Shower Valves. Deck mounted bath/shower transfer valves with integral backflow protecBon shall comply with ASME A112.18.7. This shall include handheld showers and other bathing appliances mounted on the deck of bathtubs or other bathing appliances that incorporate a hose or pull out feature. 417.3 Handheld Showers. Handheld showers shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. Handheld showers with integral backflow protecBon shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 or shall have a backflow prevenBon device that is in accordance with ASME A112.18.3. 417.4 Faucets and Fixture Fidngs with Hose Connected Outlets. Faucets and fixture fi_ngs with pull out spout shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1. Faucets and fixture fi_ngs with pull out spouts with integral backflow protecBon shall comply with ASME A112.18.1/CSA B125.1 or shall have a backflow preventer device that is in accordance with ASME A112.18.3.
Added SecBon
417.5 Separate Controls for Hot and Cold Water. Where two separate handles control the hot and cold water, the le]-‐hand control of the faucet where facing the fixture fi_ng outlet shall control the hot water. Faucets and diverter shall be connected to the water distribuBon system so that hot water corresponds to the le] side of the fi_ngs.
Added SecBon 419.0 Food Waste Disposal Units. 419.1 Applica-on. Food waste disposal units shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 419.2 Drainage Connec-on. Approved wye or other direcBonal-‐type branch fi_ngs shall be installed in conBnuous wastes connecBng or receiving the discharge from a food waste disposal unit. dishwashers, clothes washers, or other force discharge fixtures or appliances. No dishwasher drain shall be connected to a sink tailpiece, conBnuous waste, or trap on the discharge side of a food waste disposal unit. 419.3 Water Supply. A cold water supply shall be provided for food waste disposal units. Such connecBon to the water supply shall be protected by an air gap or backflow prevenBon device in accordance with SecBon 603.2.
Added SecBon 420.0 Sinks. 420.1 Applica-on. Sinks shall comply with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. 420.3 Waste Outlet. Kitchen and laundry sinks shall have a waste outlet and fixture tailpiece not less than 1½ inches in diameter. Service sinks shall have a waste outlet and fixture tailpiece not less than 2 inches in diameter. Fixture tailpieces shall be constructed from the materials specified in SecBon 701.1 for drainage piping, provided, however, that such connecBons where exposed or accessible shall be permiMed to be of seamless drawn brass not less than No. 20 B & S Gauge (0.032 inches). Waste outlets shall be provided with an approved strainer.
Added Language 422.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures. 422.1 Fixture Count. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of building occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Table 422.1. The total occupant load and occupancy classificaBon shall be determined in accordance with the building code. Occupancy classificaBon not shown in Table 422.1 shall be considered separately by the Authority Having JurisdicBon. The minimum number of fixtures shall be calculated at 50 percent male and 50 percent female based on the total occupant load. Where informaBon submiMed indicates a difference in distribuBon of the sexes such informaBon shall be used in order to determine the number of fixtures for each sex. Once the occupancy load and occupancy are determined, Table 422.1 shall be applied to determine the minimum number of plumbing fixtures required. Where applying the fixture raBos in Table 422.1 results in fracBonal numbers, such numbers shall be rounded to the next whole number. For mulBple occupancies, fracBonal numbers shall be first summed and then rounded to the next whole number.
Added Language
422.1.1 Family or Assisted-‐Use Toilet and Bathing Facili-es. Where family or assisted-‐use toilet and bathing rooms are required, in applicable building regulaBons, the faciliBes shall be installed in accordance with those regulaBons.
Added Language 422.2 Separate Facili-es. Separate toilet faciliBes shall be provided for each sex. Excep-ons: (1) ResidenBal installaBons. (2) In occupancies with a total occupant load of 10 or less, including customers and employees, one toilet facility, designed for use by no more than one person at a Bme, shall be permiMed for use by both sexes. (3) In business and mercanBle occupancies with a total occupant load of 50 or less including customers and employees, one toilet facility, designed for use by no more than one person at a Bme, shall be permiMed for use by both sexes.
Added Language 422.4 Toilet Facili-es Serving Employees and Customers. Each building or structure shall be provided with toilet faciliBes for employees and customers. Requirements for customers and employees shall be permiMed to be met with a single set of restrooms accessible to both groups. Required toilet faciliBes for employees and customers located in shopping malls or centers shall be permiMed to be met by providing a centrally located toilet facility accessible to several stores. The maximum travel distance from entry to any store to the toilet facility shall not exceed 300 feet. Required toilet faciliBes for employees and customers in other than shopping malls or centers shall have a maximum travel distance not to exceed 500 feet.
Added Language
422.1.1 Family or Assisted-‐Use Toilet and Bathing Facili-es. Where family or assisted-‐use toilet and bathing rooms are required, in applicable building regulaBons, the faciliBes shall be installed in accordance with those regulaBons.
Added Language 422.4.1 Access to Toilet Facili-es. In mulB-‐story buildings, accessibility to the required toilet faciliBes shall not exceed one verBcal story. Access to the required toilet faciliBes for customers shall not pass through areas designated as for employee use only such as kitchens, food preparaBon areas, storage rooms, closets, or similar spaces. Toilet faciliBes accessible only to private offices shall not be counted to determine compliance with this secBon.
Chapter 5
Added Language
506.1.3 Makeup Air. Where exhaust fans, clothes dryers, and kitchen venBlaBon systems interfere with the operaBon of appliances, makeup air shall be provided. [NFPA 54:9.3.1.5]
Added SecBon
507.13.1 Physical Damage. Appliances installed in garages, warehouses, or other areas subject to mechanical damage shall be guarded against such damage by being installed behind protecBve barriers or by being elevated or located out of the normal path of vehicles.
Added SecBon
507.13.2 Access from the Outside Only. Where such appliances installed within a garage are enclosed in a separate, approved compartment having access only from outside of the garage, such appliances shall be permiMed to be installed at floor level, provided the required combusBon air is taken from and discharged to the exterior of the garage. [NFPA 54:9.1.10.3]
Added SecBon 507.26 Accessibility for Service. Appliances shall be located with respect to building construcBon and other equipment so as to permit access to the appliance. Sufficient clearance shall be maintained to permit cleaning of heaBng surfaces; the replacement of filters, blowers, motors, burners, controls, and vent connecBons; the lubricaBon of moving parts where necessary; the adjustment and cleaning of burners and pilots; and the proper funcBoning of explosion vents, where provided. For a_c installaBon, the passageway and servicing area adjacent to the appliance shall be floored. [NFPA 54:9.2.1]
Added SecBon
509.0 Ven-ng of Appliances. 509.1 Minimum Safe Performance. VenBng systems shall be designed and constructed to convey flue, vent, or both gases to the outdoors. [NFPA 54-‐12:12.1]
Added SecBon
509.6.1.1 Fasteners. Screws, rivets and other fasteners shall not penetrate the inner wall of double wall gas vents except at the transiBon from the appliance dra] hood outlet, flue collar, or single wall metal connector to a double wall vent. [NFPA 54:12.7.1(4)]
Added SecBon
509.8.5 Vent Terminals. Vent terminals that terminate through an outside wall of a building shall be located not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) horizontally from an operable opening in an adjacent building. This shall not apply to operable openings that are not less than 2 feet below or 25 feet above the elevaBon of the vent terminal. [NFPA 54-‐12:12.9.6]
Added SecBon 510.1.10 Chimney and Vent Loca-ons. Table 510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(5) shall be used for chimneys and vents not exposed to the outdoors below the roof line. A Type B vent or listed chimney lining system passing through an unused masonry chimney flue shall not be considered to be exposed to the outdoors. Where vents extend outdoors above the roof more than 5 feet higher than required by Table 509.6.2, and where vents terminate in accordance with SecBon 509.6.2(1), the outdoor porBon of the vent shall be enclosed as required by this secBon for vents not considered to be exposed to the outdoors or such venBng system shall be engineered. A Type B vent passing through an unvenBlated enclosure or chase insulated to a value of not less than R-‐8 shall not be considered to be exposed to the outdoors.
Added SecBon 510.1.17 Height Entries. Where the actual height of a vent falls between entries in the height column of the applicable table in Table 510.1.2(1) through Table 510.1.2(6), either: (1) InterpolaBon shall be used. (2) The lower vent capacity shown in the table entries shall be used for FAN Max and NAT Max column values and the higher vent capacity shall be used for the FAN Min column values. [NFPA 54-‐12:13.1.18]
Chapter 6
Revised Language 601.2.2.1 Alternate Water Sources. Alternate water source systems shall have a purple (Pantone color No. 512, 522C, or equivalent) background with uppercase leMering and shall be field or factory marked as follows: (1) Gray water systems shall be marked in accordance with this secBon with the words “CAUTIONCAUTION: NONPOTABLE GRAY WATER, DO NOT DRINK” in yellow leMers (Pantone 108 or equivalent). (2) Reclaimed (recycled) water systems shall be marked in accordance with this secBon with the words: “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE RECLAIMED (RECYCLED) WATER, DO NOT DRINK” in black leMers. (3) On-‐site treated water systems shall be marked in accordance with this secBon with the words: “CAUTION: ON-‐SITE TREATED NONPOTABLE WATER, DO NOT DRINK” in yellow leMers (Pantone 108 or equivalent). (4) Rainwater catchment systems shall be marked in accordance with this secBon with the words: “CAUTION: NONPOTABLE RAINWATER, DO NOT DRINK” in yellow leMers (Pantone 108 or equivalent).
Added SecBon
603.4.9 Prohibited loca-ons. Backflow prevenBon devices with atmospheric vents or ports shall not be installed in pits, underground, or submerged locaBons.
Added SecBon
603.5.10 Steam or hot Water boilers. Potable water connecBons to steam or hot water boilers shall be protected from backflow by a double check valve backflow prevenBon assembly or reduced pressure principle backflow prevenBon assembly in accordance with Table 603.2. Where chemicals are introduced into the system a reduced pressure principle backflow prevenBon assembly shall be provided in accordance with Table 603.2.
Added SecBon
603.5.12 Beverage Dispensers. Potable water supply to beverage dispensers, carbonated beverage dispensers, or coffee machines shall be protected by an air gap or a vented backflow preventer in accordance with ASSE 1022. For carbonated beverage dispensers, piping material installed downstream of the backflow preventer shall not be affected by carbon dioxide gas.
Added SecBon
603.5.18 Potable Water outlets and valves. Potable water outlets, freeze-‐proof yard hydrants, combinaBon stop-‐and-‐waste valves, or other fixtures that incorporate a stop and waste feature that drains into the ground shall not be installed underground.
Added Language
604.1 Pipe, Tube, and fidngs. Pipe, tube, fi_ngs, solvent cements, thread sealants, solders, and flux used in potable water systems intended to supply drinking water shall be in accordance with the requirements of NSF 61.
Added SecBon
604.8 Epoxy Coa-ng. Epoxy coaBng used on exisBng building supply or water distribuBon piping systems shall be in accordance with NSF 61 and AWWA C210.
Added Language
604.13 Water heater Connectors. Flexible metallic water heater connectors or reinforced flexible water heater connectors connecBng water heaBng to the piping system shall be in accordance with the applicable standards referenced in Table 1401.1. Copper or stainless steel flexible connectors shall not exceed 24 inches. PEX, PEX-‐AL-‐PEX, PE-‐AL-‐PE, or PE-‐RT tubing shall not be installed within the first 18 inches of piping connected to a water heater.
Added Language
Joints and Connec-ons: The defini-ons from Chapters 2 and Chapter 3 have been relocated to Chapter 6. 605.1 Asbestos-‐Cement Pipe and Joints. Joining methods for asbestos-‐cement pipe and fi_ngs shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons and shall comply with SecBon 605.1.1.
Added Language
605.3.3.2 Pressed fidngs. Pressed fi_ngs for copper pipe or tubing shall have an elastomeric O ring that forms the joint. The pipe or tubing shall be fully inserted into the fi_ng, and the pipe or tubing marked at the shoulder of the fi_ng. Pipe or tubing shall be cut square, chamfered, and reamed to full inside diameter. The fi_ng alignment shall be checked against the mark on the pipe or tubing to ensure the pipe or tubing is inserted into the fi_ng. The joint shall be pressed using the tool recommended by the manufacturer.
Added Language
606.2.2 Plas-c Fidngs. Female PVC screwed fi_ngs for water piping shall be used with plasBc male fi_ngs and plasBc male threads only.
Added Language
605.3.5 Threaded Joints. Threaded joints for copper pipe shall be made with pipe threads in accordance with ASME B1.20.1. Thread sealant tape or compound shall be applied only on male threads, and such material shall be of approved types, insoluble in water, and nontoxic.
Added Language 605.13.3 Threaded Joints. Threads shall comply with ASME B1.20.1. A minimum of Schedule 80 shall be permiMed to be threaded; however, the pressure raBng shall be reduced by 50 percent. The use of molded fi_ngs shall not result in a 50 percent reducBon in the pressure raBng of the pipe provided that the molded fi_ngs shall be fabricated so that the wall thickness of the material is maintained at the threads. Thread sealant compound that is compaBble with the pipe and fi_ng, insoluble in water, and nontoxic shall be applied to male threads. CauBon shall be used during assembly to prevent over Bghtening of the PVC components once the thread sealant has been applied. Female PVC threaded fi_ngs shall be used with plasBc male threads only.
Added Language
605.17.1 Copper Pipe or Tubing to Threaded Pipe Joints. Joints from copper pipe or tubing to threaded pipe shall be made by the use of brass adapter, brass nipple [minimum 6 inches], dielectric fi_ng, or dielectric union in accordance with ASSE 1079. The joint between the copper pipe or tubing and the fi_ng shall be a soldered, brazed, flared, or pressed joint and the connecBon between the threaded pipe and the fi_ng shall be made with a standard pipe size threaded joint.
Added Language
605.17.2 Plas-c Pipe to other Materials. Where connecBng plasBc pipe to other types of piping, approved types of adapter or transiBon fi_ngs designed for the specific transiBon intended shall be used.
Added Language
605.17.3 Stainless Steel to other Materials. Where connecBng stainless steel pipe to other types of piping, mechanical joints of the compression type, dielectric fi_ng, or dielectric union in accordance with ASSE 1079 and designed for the specific transiBon intended shall be used.
Added Language
607.2 Potable Water Tanks. Potable water tanks, interior tank coaBngs, or tank liners intended to supply drinking water shall be in accordance with NSF 61.
Added Language
608.2 Excessive Water Pressure. Expansion tanks used in potable water systems intended to supply drinking water shall be in accordance with NSF 61.
Added Language
610.2 Pressure loss. Where a water filter, water so]ener, backflow prevenBon device, tankless water heater, or similar device is installed in a water supply line, the pressure loss through such devices shall be included in the pressure loss calculaBons of the system, and the water supply pipe and meter shall be adequately sized to provide for such a pressure loss.
Added Language 610.8 Size of Meter and building Supply Pipe using Table 610.4. (1) Determine the available pressure at the water meter or other source of supply. (2) Add or subtract depending on posiBve or negaBve elevaBon change, 1⁄2 psi for each foot of difference in elevaBon between such source of supply and the highest water supply outlet in the building or on the premises. (3) Use the “pressure range” group within which this pressure will fall using Table 610.4.
Kitchen, domesBc with or without
dishwasher
Added Language 611.0 drinking Water Treatment units. 611.1 Applica-on. Drinking water treatment units shall comply with NSF 42 or NSF 53. Water so]eners shall comply with NSF 44. Ultraviolet water treatment systems shall comply with NSF 55. Reverse osmosis drinking water treatment systems shall comply with NSF 58. Drinking water disBllaBon systems shall comply with NSF 62. 611.2 Air gap discharge. Discharge from drinking water treatment units shall enter the drainage system through an air gap in accordance with Table 603.3.1 or an air gap device in accordance with Table 603.2, NSF 58, or IAPMO PS 65. 611.3 Connec-on Tubing. The tubing to and from drinking water treatment units shall be of a size and material as recommended by the manufacturer. The tubing shall comply with the requirements of NSF 14, NSF 42, NSF 44, NSF 53, NSF 55, NSF 58, NSF 62 or the appropriate material standards referenced in Table 1401.1.
Chapter 7
Added Language: Polythylene Pipe for Building Sewers
Added Language Joints and Connec-ons: The defini-ons from Chapters 2 and Chapter 3 have been relocated to Chapter 7. 705.10.4 Transi-on Joint. A solvent cement transiBon joint between ABS and PVC building drain and building sewer shall be made using listed transiBon solvent cement. 705.11.3 Plas-c Pipe to other Materials. Where connecBng plasBc pipe to other types of plasBc or other types of piping material; approved listed adapter or transiBon fi_ngs and listed for the specific transiBon intended shall be used.
Added Language 710.0 Drainage of Fixtures located below the Next upstream Manhole or below the Main Sewer level. 710.1 Backflow Protec-on. Fixtures installed on a floor level that is lower than the next upstream manhole cover of the public or private sewer shall be protected from back-‐flow of sewage by installing an approved type of backwater valve. Fixtures on such floor level that are not below the next upstream manhole cover shall not be required to be protected by a backwater valve. Cleanouts for drains that pass through a backwater valve shall be clearly idenBfied with
Chapter 9
CPC Amendment (HCD)
903.1.1 (HCD 1 & HCD 2) ABS or PVC installaBons are limited to not more than two stories of areas of residenBal accommodaBon.
Chapter 10
No Significant Changes
Chapter 11
CPC Amendment (HCD)
1101.3 Material Uses. (HCD 1 & HCD 2) ABS or PVC installaBons are limited to not more than two stories of areas of residenBal accommodaBon.
Added SecBon & Table
1102.5 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be open jointed, perforated, or both and constructed of materials in accordance with Table 1102.5.
Chapter 12
Added SecBon 1208.7.1 Overpressure Protec-on. Where the gas supply design pressure in piping systems located indoors exceeds 2 psi and line pressure regulators are installed to reduce the supply pressure to 14 inches water column or less, the following shall apply: (1) Regulators shall be provided with factory installed overpressure protecBon devices. (2) Overpressure protecBon devices shall limit the pressure downstream of the line pressure regulator to 2 psi in the event of failure of the line pressure regulator. [NFPA 54-‐12:5.8.3]
Added SecBon
1208.7.5.1 Line Gas Pressure Regulators. Line gas pressure regulators shall be installed in accordance with the following requirements: (3) The regulator vent shall terminate not less than 3 feet from a source of igniBon.
Added Language
1210.1.6 Piping Underground Beneath Buildings. Where gas piping is installed underground beneath buildings, the piping shall be either: (1) Encased in an approved conduit designed to withstand the imposed loads and installed in accordance with SecBon 1210.1.6.1 or SecBon 1210.1.6.2. (2) A piping or encasement system listed for installaBon beneath buildings. [NFPA 54-‐12:7.1.6]
Added Language
1210.1.6 Piping Underground Beneath Buildings. 1210.1.6.2 Conduit with Both Ends Termina-ng Indoors. Where the conduit originates and terminates within the same building, the conduit shall originate and terminate in an accessible porBon of the building and shall not be sealed. [NFPA 54:7.1.6.2]
Added SecBon
1210.1.7 Plas-c Piping. PlasBc piping shall be installed outdoors, underground only. Excep-ons: (1) PlasBc piping shall be permiMed to terminate
aboveground where an anodeless riser is used. (2) PlasBc piping shall be permiMed to terminate with a wall head adapter aboveground in buildings, including basements, where the plasBc piping is inserted in a piping material permiMed for use in buildings. [NFPA 54-‐12:7.1.7.1]
Changed Language
1210.2.3 Prohibited Loca-ons. Gas piping inside a building shall not be installed in or through a clothes chute, chimney or gas vent, dumbwaiter, elevator sha], or air duct, other than combusBon air ducts. [NFPA 54:7.2.5] Excep-on: Ducts used to provide venBlaBon air in accordance with SecBon 506.0 or to above-‐ceiling spaces in accordance with SecBon 1210.2.2.1.
Added Language
1210.3 Concealed Piping in Buildings. Gas piping in concealed locaBons shall be installed in accordance with this secBon. [NFPA 54:7.3.1] 1210.3.1 Connec-ons. Where gas piping is to be concealed, connecBons shall be of the following type: (1) Pipe fi_ngs such as elbows, tees, couplings, and right/le] nipple/couplings.
Added Language
(4) Where necessary to insert fi_ngs in gas pipe that has been installed in a concealed locaBon, the pipe shall be reconnected by welding, flanges, or the use of a right/le] nipple/coupling.
Added Language
1210.15.2 Bonding of CSST Gas Piping. CSST gas piping systems shall be bonded to the electrical service grounding electrode system. The bonding jumper shall connect to a metallic pipe or fi_ng between the point of delivery and the first downstream CSST fi_ng. The bonding jumper shall be not smaller than 6 AWG copper wire or equivalent. Gas piping systems that contain one or more segments of CSST shall be bonded in accordance with this secBon. [NFPA 54-‐12:7.13.2]
Added Language 1211.5 Appliance Shutoff Valves and Connec-ons. Appliances connected to a piping system shall have an accessible, approved manual shutoff valve with a nondisplaceable valve member, or a listed gas convenience outlet installed within 6 feet of the appliance it serves. Where a connector is used, the valve shall be installed upstream of the connector. A union or flanged connecBon shall be provided downstream from this valve to permit removal of controls. Shutoff valves serving decoraBve gas appliances shall be permiMed to be installed in fireplaces where listed for such use. [NFPA 54:9.6.4] Excep-ons: (1) Shutoff valves shall be permiMed to be accessibly located inside or under an appliance where such appliance is removed without removal of the shutoff valve. (2) Shutoff valves shall be permiMed to be accessibly located inside wall heaters and wall furnaces listed for recessed installaBon where necessary maintenance is performed without removal of the shutoff valve.
Added SecBon
1211.7 Gas Convenience Outlets. Appliances shall be permiMed to be connected to the building piping by means of a listed gas convenience outlet, in conjuncBon with a listed appliance connector, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons. Gas convenience outlets shall be listed in accordance with CSA Z21.90 and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installaBon instrucBons. [NFPA 54:9.6.6]
Changed Language
1213.3 Test Pressure. This inspecBon shall include an air, CO2, or nitrogen pressure test, at which Bme the gas piping shall stand a pressure of not less than 10 psi gauge pressure. Test pressures shall be held for a length of Bme saBsfactory to the Authority Having JurisdicBon, but in no case less than 15 minutes with no percepBble drop in pressure.
Changed Language 1213.3 Test Pressure. Cont… For welded piping, and for piping carrying gas at pressures in excess of 14 inches water column pressure, the test pressure shall be not less than 60 psi and shall be conBnued for a length of Bme saBsfactory to the Authority Having JurisdicBon, but in no case for less than 30 minutes. These tests shall be made using air, CO2, or nitrogen pressure and shall be made in the presence of the Authority Having JurisdicBon. Necessary apparatus for conducBng tests shall be furnished by the permit holder. Test gauges used in conducBng tests shall be in accordance with SecBon 318.0.
Added Language
1213.6 Piping Systems Required to be Purged Outdoors. The purging of piping systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of SecBon 1316.12.1.1 through SecBon 1316.12.1.4 where the piping system meets either of the following: (1) The design operaBng gas pressure exceeds 2 psig. (2) The piping being purged contains one or more secBons of pipe or tubing meeBng the size and length criteria of Table 1316.12.1.
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Changed Language
1213.6.1.1 Removal from Service Where exisBng gas piping is opened, the secBon that is opened shall be isolated from the gas supply and the line pressure vented in accordance with SecBon 1213.6.1.3. Where gas piping meeBng the criteria of Table 1213.6.1 is removed from service, the residual fuel gas in the piping shall be displaced with an inert gas.
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1213.6.1.2 Placing in Opera-on Where gas piping containing air and meeBng the criteria of Table 1213.6.1 is placed in operaBon, the air in the piping shall first be displaced with an inert gas. The inert gas shall then be displaced with fuel gas in accordance with SecBon 1213.6.1.3.
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Added Language 1213.6.1.3 Outdoor Discharge of Purged GasesThe open end of a piping system being pressure vented or purged shall discharge directly to an outdoor locaBon. Purging operaBons shall comply with the following requirements: (1) The point of discharge shall be controlled with a shutoff valve. (2) The point of discharge shall be located not less than 10 feet from sources of igniBon, not less than 10 feet from building openings, and not less than 25 feet from mechanical air intake openings.
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Added Language 1213.6.1.3 Outdoor Discharge of Purged Cont… (3) During discharge, the open point of discharge shall be conBnuously aMended and monitored with a combusBble gas indicator that is in accordance with SecBon 1316.12.1.4. (4) Purging operaBons introducing fuel gas shall be stopped where 90 percent fuel gas by volume is detected within the pipe. (5) Persons not involved in the purging operaBons shall be evacuated from areas within 10 feet of the point of discharge.
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Added Language 1213.6.2 Piping Systems Allowed to be Purged Indoors or Outdoors. The purging of piping systems shall be in accordance with the provisions of SecBon 1316.12.2.1 where the piping system meets both of the following: (1) The design operaBng pressure is 2 psig or less. (2) The piping being purged is constructed enBrely from pipe or tubing not meeBng the size and length criteria of Table 1316.12.1.
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Added Language 1213.6.2.1 Purging Procedure. The piping system shall be purged in accordance with one or more of the following: (1) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the outdoors. (2) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the indoors or outdoors through an appliance burner not located in a combusBon chamber. Such burner shall be provided with a conBnuous source of igniBon.
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Added Language
1213.6.2.1 Purging Procedure. Cont… (3) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas and shall discharge to the indoors or outdoors through a burner that has a conBnuous source of igniBon and that is designed for such purpose.
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Added Language 1213.6.2.1 Purging Procedure. Cont… (4) The piping shall be purged with fuel gas that is discharge to the indoors or outdoors, and the point of discharge shall be monitored with a listed combusBble gas detector in accordance with SecBon 1316.12.2.2. Purging shall be stopped where fuel gas is detected. (5) The piping shall be purged by the gas supplier in accordance with wriMen procedures.
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Added Language
1213.6.2.2 Combus-ble Gas Detector CombusBble gas detectors shall be listed and shall be calibrated or tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucBons. CombusBble gas detectors shall be capable of indicaBng the presence of fuel gas.
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Added Language
1213.6.2.2 Combus-ble Gas Detector. CombusBble gas detectors shall be listed and shall be calibrated or tested in accordance with the manufacturer’s instrucBons. CombusBble gas detectors shall be capable of indicaBng the presence of fuel gas. [NFPA 54-‐12:8.3.2.2]
Changed Language
1213.6.3 Purging Appliances and Equipment. A]er the piping system has been placed in operaBon, appliances and equipment shall be purged before being placed into operaBon. [NFPA 54-‐12:8.3.3]