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The annular space between the outside of a pipe and the inside of a pipe sleeve or between the outside of a pipe and an opening in a building wall, floor or ceiling assembly penetrated by a pipe shall be sealed in an approved manner with caulking material, foam sealant or closed with a gasketing system. The caulking material, foam sealant or gasketing system shall be designed for the conditions at the penetration location and shall be compatible with the pipe, sleeve and building materials in contact with the sealing materials. Annular spaces created by pipes penetrating fire-resistance-rated assemblies or membranes of such assemblies shall be sealed or closed in accordance with Section 714 of the Chicago Building Code.
(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. III, § 25)
Article 4. Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings (18-29-401 et seq.)
This article shall govern the materials, design and installation of plumbing fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings in accordance with the type of use and shall provide for the minimum number of fixtures for various categories of uses.
(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. IV, § 1)
Pan, valve, plunger, offset, washout, latrine, frost proof and other water closets having a concealed trap seal or an unventilated space or having walls that are not thoroughly washed at each discharge shall be prohibited. Any water closet that permits siphonage of the contents of the bowl back into the tank shall be prohibited. Trough urinals shall be prohibited. A fixed wooden wash tray or wooden sink shall not be installed or maintained in any building designed or used for human habitation. No metal lined wooden bathtub shall be installed or reconnected.
The maximum water flow rates and flush volume for plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings shall comply with Section 18-29-604.4 of this article.
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