18-29-609.3 Hot water.

   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.

18-29-609.4 Vacuum breaker installation.

   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.

18-29-609.5 Prohibited water closet and clinical sink supply.

   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)

18-29-609.6 Clinical, hydrotherapeutic and radiological equipment.

   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.

18-29-609.7 Condensate drain trap seal.

   A water supply shall be provided for cleaning, flushing and resealing the condensate trap, and the trap shall discharge through an air gap in accordance with Sections 18-29-608 through 18-29-608.17.12.

18-29-609.8 Valve leakage diverter.

   Each water sterilizer filled with water through directly connected piping shall be equipped with an approved leakage diverter or bleed line on the water supply control valve to indicate and conduct any leakage of unsterile water away from the sterile zone.