18-29-701.8 Notification of wrecking buildings and sealing or abandoning sewer facilities.

   (a)   For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

   "Sealing or abandoning" means ceasing the use of a sewer facility by disconnecting and sealing it, or otherwise discontinuing its usage, as appropriate, in accordance with the department's written policy.

   "Sewer facility" means a building drain or building sewer, or any other sewer structure.

   (b)   No person shall destroy or permanently abandon: (i) any building or structure that has a sewer facility; or (ii) any sewer facility for any building or structure, without first:

      (1)   obtaining the applicable permit and giving prior written notice to the commissioner of water management; and

      (2)   sealing or abandoning to eliminate or prevent the leaking or wasting of sewerage water.

   (c)   The notice provided pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section shall be accompanied by:

      (i)   a diagram of the sewer facility;

      (ii)   the estimated costs of sealing or abandoning;

      (iii)   the posting of a surety bond, as determined by the commissioner of water management, to ensure the payment of all costs and charges for sealing or abandoning; and

      (iv)   a copy of the applicable permit application.

   (d)   The notice provided pursuant to subsection (b)(1) of this section shall be provided by a licensed expeditor, the person in charge of wrecking or destroying the building or structure, or the person in charge of sealing or abandoning or, if approved in advance, by the owner of the building or structure, or sewer facility.

   (e)   If the sealing or abandoning is not performed pursuant to the department's written policy, in addition to other applicable remedies, the commissioner of water management may repair the defect at the owner's expense, require the owner to repair the defect as directed by the commissioner, or terminate any new service to the building or structure at the owner's expense.

(Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 5)

18-29-702 Materials.

18-29-702.1 Above-ground sanitary drainage and vent pipe.

   Above-ground soil, waste and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 18-29-702.1. Use of combustible pipe materials shall be limited in accordance with note a to Table 18-29-702.1 and Section 18-29-702.1.1.

Table 18-29-702.1
Above-Ground Drainage and Vent Pipe

Material	Standard
Cast-iron pipe, hub and spigot a	ASTM A74
Cast-iron pipe, hub and spigot b
Cast-iron pipe, hubless a	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Copper or copper-alloy pipe	ASTM B42; ASTM B43; ASTM B302
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, L or M)	ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251; ASTM B306
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type DWV) a
Galvanized steel pipe	ASTM A53
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140), with a solid wall a, c	ASTM D2665; CSA B181.2
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid wall a, c	ASTM D2949
Stainless steel drainage systems, Types 304 and 316L	ASME A112.3.1

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited to areas of residential occupancy in buildings with a building height not exceeding 60 feet (18.3 m).

b.   Lead and oakum joints only.

c.   May be approved by the Commissioner of Buildings, pursuant to Section 14A-10-1003, for use in connection with animal care and indoor marine environments.

(Amend Coun. J. 3-27-02, p. 82090, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. VI, § 11)

18-29-702.1.1 Mixed-occupancy buildings.

   Where the plumbing system in a mixed-occupancy building uses both combustible and noncombustible drainage and vent pipe materials in accordance with Table 18-29-702.1, the noncombustible pipe material shall extend as least 4 inches (102 mm) beyond the fire-resistance-rated assembly separating the residential occupancy from other areas of the building that are not eligible to use combustible pipe materials.

(Added Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2)

18-29-702.2 Underground building sanitary drainage and vent pipe.

   Underground building sanitary drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 18-29-702.2.

Table 18-29-702.2
Underground Building Drainage and Vent Pipe

Material	Standard
Cast-iron pipe, hub and spigot	ASTM A74
Copper or copper-alloy pipe	ASTM B42; ASTM B43; ASTM B302
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K)	ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251
Ductile iron pipe	AWWA C115; AWWA C151
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe (SDR-PR) a	ASTM F714
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140), with a solid wall a, b	ASTM D2665; CSA B181.2
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid wall a, b	ASTM D2949
Stainless steel drainage systems, Type 316L	ASME A112.3.1

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited in accordance with notes a and c to Table 18-29-702.1.

b.   Where used to comply with Section 18-29-602.3.1(c), PVC pipe shall also comply with Section 653.111 of Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

(Amend Coun. J. 3-27-02, p. 82090, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. VI, § 12)

18-29-702.3 Building sewer pipe.

   Building sewer pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 18-29-702.3.

Table 18-29-702.3
Building Sewer Pipe a

Material	Standard
Cast-iron pipe	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Concrete pipe, 24-inch or larger	ASTM C14; ASTM C76; CSA A257.1; CSA A257.2
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K)	ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B251
Ductile iron pipe	AWWA C115; AWWA C151
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe (SDR-PR) b	ASTM F714
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140), with a solid wall b, c	ASTM D2665
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters, including PS 25, SDR 41 (PS 28), PS 35, SDR 35 (PS 46), PS 50, PS 100, SDR 26 (PS 115), PS 140 and PS 200, with a solid wall b, c	ASTM F891; ASTM D3034; CSA B182.2; CSA B182.4
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid wall b, c	ASTM D2949
Stainless steel drainage systems, Type 316L	ASME A112.3.1
Vitrified clay pipe, extra strength, 21-inch or smaller	ASTM C4; ASTM C700

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Additional materials may be approved by the Commissioner of Water Management for subsurface soil drainage and non-conveyance stormwater management uses.

b.   Limited in accordance with notes a and c to Table 18-29-702.1.

(Amend Coun. J. 3-27-02, p. 82090, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. VI, § 13)

18-29-702.4 Fittings.

   Pipe fittings shall be suitable for installation with the piping material and shall comply with the applicable standards listed in Table 18-29-702.4.

Table 18-29-702.4
Pipe Fittings

Material	Standard
Cast iron	ASME B16.4; ASME B16.12; ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Copper or copper-alloy	ASME B16.15; ASME B16.18; ASME B16.22; ASME B16.23; ASME B16.26; ASME B16.29
Glass	ASTM C1053
Gray iron and ductile iron	AWWA C110
Polyethylene (PE) a	ASTM D2683
Polyolefin a	ASTM F1412; CSA B181.3
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in IPS diameters a, b	ASME A112.4.4; ASTM D2665; ASTM F1866
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in sewer and drain diameters a, b	ASTM D3034
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic with a 3.25 inch O.D. a, b	ASTM D2949
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) plastic a	ASTM F1673; CSA B181.3
Stainless steel drainage systems, Types 304 and 316L	ASME A112.3.1
Steel	ASME B16.9; ASME B16.11; ASME B16.28
Vitrified clay pipe, extra strength	ASTM C700

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited in accordance with notes a and c to Table 18-29-702.1 or for use with chemical waste systems in accordance with Section 18-29-702.6.

b.   Where used to comply with Section 18-29-602.3.1(c), PVC pipe fittings shall also comply with Section 653.111 of Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.

(Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 4; Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 12-14-22, p. 58278, Art. VI, § 14)

18-29-702.5 Temperature rating.

   Where the wastewater temperature will be greater than 140°F (60°C), the sanitary drainage piping material shall be rated for the highest temperature of the wastewater.

(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2)

18-29-702.5.1 Reserved.

Editor's note – Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 2, repealed § 18-29-702.5.1, which pertained to glass pipe.