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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.
Jet- or water-supplied orifices, except those supplied by the flush connections, shall not be located in or connected with a water closet bowl or clinical sink. This section shall not prohibit an approved bidet installation.
(Amend Coun. J. 11-8-12, p. 38872, § 355)
All clinical, hydrotherapeutic, radiological or any equipment that is supplied with water or that discharges to the waste system shall conform to the requirements of this section and Sections 18-29-608 through 18-29-608.17.1.2.
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