7-6-1-1: AMENDMENTS TO PLUMBING CODE:
   (A)   Section 890.120 is amended to read as follows:
      Section 890.120 Definitions
      "Quick Closing Valves": A valve or faucet that closes automatically when released or one that has fast action closing, or one that closes with (1/2) one half turn or less.
   (B)   Section 890.180 is amended by adding a) 1) and 2) to read as follows:
      Section 890.180 Sewer And Water Pipe Installations
      a)
      1) Sewer trenching and/or tunneling not to exceed ten feet (10') total distance.
      2) Ditches shall be left accessible for inspection of sewer and/or water piping.
   (C)   Section 890.420 is amended to read as follows:
      Section 890.420 Pipe Cleanouts
      a) Location Of Cleanouts Within A Building Drain Or Building Sewer.
      1) Cleanouts shall be not more than 50 feet apart, including the developed length of the cleanout pipe, in horizontal drainage lines of four (4) inches or less size. Cleanouts shall be not more than 100 feet apart, including the developed length of the cleanout pipe, in horizontal drainage lines of over four (4) inches to ten (10) inches in size. Cleanouts shall not be more than 150 feet apart, including the developed length of the cleanout pipe, in horizontal drainage lines exceeding ten (10) inches in size. For underground drainage lines exceeding ten (10) inches in size, manholes instead of cleanouts shall be provided and shall be located at intervals of not more than 150 feet.
   (D)   Section 890.510 is amended by adding a) 7) to read as follows:
      Section 890.510 Grease Interceptor Requirements
      a)
      7) All new or altered installations serving institutions or commercial establishments in which grease, fats, culinary oil, or similar waste products from kitchens or food processing areas, or in which grease, fats, or culinary oils are wasted in connection with utensil, vat, dish, or floor cleaning processes shall install grease interceptors. All waste lines and drains carrying culinary oil, grease, or fats in the above type establishments shall be directed to one or more interceptors before connecting to the plumbing system. If interceptors are located outside the building, they shall be accessible for maintenance purposes within ten (10) feet of the building,
   (E)   Section 890.750 is amended by adding c), d), and e) to read as follows:
      Section 890.750 Hydro Massage/Whirlpool Bathtubs
      c) Manufacturer's Instructions. The product shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
      d) Access To Pump. Access shall be provided to circulation pumps in accordance with the fixture or pump manufacturer's instructions. Where the manufacturer's instructions do not specify the location and minimum size of field-fabricated access openings, and where pumps are located more than 2 feet (609mm) from the access opening, an 18-inch by 18-inch (457mm by 457mm) minimum sized opening shall be installed. A door or panel shall be permitted to close the opening. In all cases, the access opening shall be unobstructed and the size necessary to permit the removal and replacement of the circulation pump.
      e) Leak Testing. Leak testing and pump operation shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
   (F)   Section 890.1150 is amended by adding a) 5) to read as follows:
      Section 890.1150 Water Service Pipe Installation
      a)
      5) Combination services (fire and domestic) shall split outside the building with an individual stop on the domestic service located a minimum of 5 feet (152.4cm) from the building.
   (G)   Section 890.1200 is amended by adding a) 1) to read as follows:
      Section 890.1200 Water Service Sizing
      a)
      1) In existing structures which have a 3/4" (1.905cm) water service and the service is being replaced, 3/4" pipe may be used provided that the building's water supply fixture unit count (WSFU) does not exceed appendix A table N limits.
   (H)   Section 890.1210 is amended by adding j) to read as follows:
      Section 890.1210 Design Of A Building Water Distribution System
      j) All new family dwellings shall have provisions made for soft water hookup, with three valves for bypass, except for outside lawn hydrants and cold water in kitchen sinks with proper bypass. Connections and provisions shall be made of properly sized and vented trap within five feet (5') distance of water softener. Bypass connection for future use shall be capped. Exceptions must be requested in writing to the building official and will be granted only after inspection has been conducted.
   (I)   Section 890.1430 is amended by adding d) to read as follows:
      Section 890.1430 Stack Vents, Vent Stacks, Main Vents
      d) Minimum Size Of Stack Vent. Any structure in which a building drain is installed/repaired shall have each stack vent or vent stack carried full size to the roof and shall increase to a minimum of four (4) inches, 12 inches below the roof line and 12 inches above the roof line.
   (J)   Section 890 Appendix A - Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions And Applicable Standards is amended to read as follows:
      Section 890 Table A - Approved Building Drainage/Vent Pipe
      1) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipe shall not be permitted.
      Section 890 Table A - Approved Materials For Building Sewer
      1) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipe shall not be permitted.
      Section 890 Table A - Approved Materials For Water Service Pipe
      1) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) pipe shall not be permitted.
      7) Galvanized steel pipe shall not be permitted.
   (K)   Section 890 Table B - Minimum Number Of Plumbing Fixtures is amended to read as follows:
      Section 890 Table B - Minimum Number Of Plumbing Fixtures
      All facilities for employee use
      Other fixtures - 1 service sink per floor
(Ord. 2993, 2-1-2016)