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No pipe or system of piping in any building, structure, or premises, which receives its supply from the Chicago Waterworks System shall be directly connected to any device, appliance, or apparatus in which such water supply is used to provide power through a water jet or other device to create vacuum or partial vacuum with which to operate any aspirator, syphon, cellar drainer, ejector, cleaner, sweeper, conveyor, or washer of any kind or description.
The provisions of this section shall apply to the special devices and equipment installed and maintained in the following occupancies: nursing homes, homes for the aged, orphanages, infirmaries, first aid stations, psychiatric facilities, clinics, professional offices of dentists and doctors, mortuaries, educational facilities, surgery, dentistry, research and testing laboratories, establishments manufacturing pharmaceutical drugs and medicines, and other structures with similar apparatus and equipment classified as plumbing.
Hot water shall be provided to supply all of the hospital fixture, kitchen and laundry requirements. Special fixtures and equipment shall have hot water supplied at a temperature specified by the manufacturer. The hot water system shall be installed in accordance with Sections 18-29-607 through 18-29-607.6.
Vacuum breakers shall be installed a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture or device in accordance with Sections 18-29-608 through 18-29-608.17.1.2. The flood level rim of hose connections shall be the maximum height at which any hose is utilized.
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