The following amendments, additions, and deletions are hereby made to the 2018 International Plumbing Code, as adopted by this subchapter. Paragraphs and section numbers refer to the 2018 International Plumbing Code numbering system. Code references not amended in this section shall be enforced as published in the reference document.
(A) Section [A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Plumbing Code of the City of Yuma, hereinafter referred to as 'this code'.
(B) Create a new sub-section, "Section [A] 101.2.1 Other Codes. Where a section references the International Fire Code, amend to read 'current adopted fire code'." Where a section references the International Energy Conservation Code, amend to read ‘current adopted energy conservation code.’ Where a section references accessibility provisions, it shall be taken to reference Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 41, Chapter 9, Article 8, Public Accommodations and Services, The Arizonans with Disabilities Act, R10-3-401, through R10-3-404, which includes - 28 CFR 35 and 28 CFR 36 and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG).
(C) Section [A] 103.1 General. Amend to read, "The Department of Building Safety is hereby created and the executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. Amend all sections of this code that reference the "code official" by replacing to read the 'building official'."
(D) Section [A] 106.6.1 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work on a plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to the usual permit fee and an additional investigative fee. An investigative fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigative fee shall be determined by the building official, based on the circumstances, nature and severity of the infraction. The minimum investigative fee shall be $50 and the maximum shall be an amount up to the same as the fee set forth in Table 1-A.
(E) Section [A] 106.6.2 Fee schedule. Amend by adding Plumbing Permit Fee Table 1-A:
TABLE 1-A: PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Permit Issuance
1. For issuing each plumbing permit $50.00
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not expired, been canceled or finaled $ 7.00
Unit Fee Schedule
1. For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping and backflow protection thereof $ 7.00
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $15.00
3. Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building) $ 7.00
4. For each private sewage disposal system $40.00
5. For each water heater and/or vent $ 7.00
6. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps $ 7.00
7. For installation, alternation or repair of water-piping and/or water-treating equipment,
each $ 7.00
8. For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $7.00
9. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection devices
therefor $ 7.00
10. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in Item 2:
1 to 5 $5.00
Over 5, each $1.00
11. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
2 inches (51 mm) and smaller $ 7.00
Over 2 inches (51 mm) $ 15.00
12. Plumbing sewer tap, each $20.00
13. Plumbing sewer connection, each $20.00
14. Gas piping systems:
1 to 5 outlets $ 5.00
Over 5 outlets, each $ 1.00
Other Inspections and Fees
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge two hours) $50.00 per hour*
2. Reinspection fee assessed for work not ready for inspection $50.00 per hour*
Inspection for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge
one-half hour) $50.00 per hour*
3. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans
(minimum charge on-half hour) $50.00 per hour*
* Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greater. This cost shall include, supervision, overhead, equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
(F) Section [A] 106.6.3 Fee refunds. Add to end of section, "The building official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. Not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan review effort has been expended.
The building official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment."
(G) [A] 106.7 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in an emergency situation, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
(H) Section [A] 108.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair plumbing work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provision of this code, shall be subject to the penalty and fine described in this ordinance.
(I) Section [A] 108.5 Stop work orders. Upon notice from the building official, work on any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of this code or in a dangerous or unsafe manner shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property, or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work. The notice shall state the conditions under which work is authorized to resume. Where an emergency exists, the building official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to stopping the work. Any person who shall continue any work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalty and fine described in this ordinance.
(J) Section [A] 109.2 Membership of the board. The membership of the Building Advisory Board, as prescribed in Section 150-008 of the Yuma City Code, will be the Board of Appeals.
(K) Sections [A] 109.2.1 through [A] 109.7. Delete sections in their entirety.
(L) Section 201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, current adopted Fire Code, ICC Electrical Code, International Fuel Gas Code or the International Mechanical Code, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
(M) Section 305.4.1 Sewer depth. Building sewers that connect to private sewage disposal systems shall be a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) below finished grade at the point of septic tank connection. Building sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (305 mm) below grade.
(N) 305.8 Tracer wire. Per ARS §40-360, all buried non-metallic piping shall be identified with a minimum #12 gauge solid copper insulated tracer wire securely attached to pipe or wrapped around the pipe. Attachments shall be provided at maximum 20 foot intervals and at each change in direction.
(O) Section [BS] 309.2 Flood hazard. For structures located in flood hazard areas, systems and equipment shall be located and installed as required by the adopted city floodplain ordinances.
Exception: The following systems are permitted to be located below the elevation required by the city adopted floodplain ordinances for utilities and attendant equipment provided that the systems are designed and installed to prevent water from entering or accumulating within their components and the systems are constructed to resist hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads and stresses, including the effects of buoyancy, during the occurrence of flooding up to such elevation.
1. All water service pipes.
2. Pump seals in individual water supply systems where the pump is located below the design flood elevation.
3. Covers on potable water wells shall be sealed, except where the top of the casing well or pipe sleeve is elevated to not less than 1 foot (305 mm) above the design flood elevation.
4. All sanitary drainage piping.
5. All storm drainage piping.
6. Manhole covers shall be sealed, except where designed to or above the design flood elevation.
7. All other plumbing fixtures, faucets, fixture fittings, piping systems and equipment.
8. Water heaters.
9. Vents and vent systems.
(P) [M] Section 314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Amend first sentence to read, "Condensate from all cooling and evaporators shall be conveyed from the drain pan outlet to an approved sanitary sewer connection, or other approved method of condensate disposal designed by a registered design professional."
Add exceptions to section:
"Exceptions:
1. Condensate from cooling coils and evaporators up to and including (4) ton units may drain into an approved bottom disposal pit. The approved bottom disposal pit shall consist of a pit excavated in the earth not less than 24 inches (61 mm) in any dimension completely filled with coarse gravel. The drainpipe shall extend into the pit not less than 6 inches (15 mm) below grade and shall be securely anchored in place. The drain shall not be covered with sod or earth until it has been inspected.
2. Equipment provided with a factory, or other approved, condensate evaporation device."
(Q) Section 410.2 Small Occupancies. Amend to read, “In other than Assembly and Educational Occupancies, drinking fountains shall not be required for an occupant load of 25 or fewer.”
(R) Section 605.4 Water Distribution Pipe. Create a new footnote and exception to Table 605.4, "a. Copper and copper alloy piping and tubing are prohibited for installation in or on the ground under buildings. Exception: Copper and copper alloy piping and tubing installed in a continuous sleeve consisting of a minimum Schedule 40 ABS or PVC piping."
(S) Section 608.1 General. Add to end of section, "Where required by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), backflow prevention shall comply with utility provider requirements."
(T) Section 712.3.1 Sump pump. The sump pump capacity and head shall be appropriate to the anticipated use requirements, and for any 'public' or 'public utilization' occupancies, as defined in this code, dual pumps or ejectors shall be provided.
Exception: Dual pumps are not required in small, single-tenant buildings where the use of fixtures can be readily restricted or controlled, as determined by the building official.
(U) Section 903.1 Roof extension. Amend to read, "Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall be terminated not less than 6 inches (153 mm) above the roof. Where a roof is to be used for assembly or as a promenade, observation deck, sunbathing deck or similar purpose, open vent pipes shall terminate not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof."
(V) Section 1003.2 Approval. Amend first sentence and add sentence, "The size, type, and location of each interceptor and of each separator shall be designed and installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of this section based on the anticipated conditions of use, and when located in the City of Yuma jurisdiction, shall also comply with the policies of the Director of Utilities or designee. Wastes that do not require treatment or separation shall be discharged into any interceptor or separator."
(W) Section 1003.3.1 Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices required. Amend to read, "A grease interceptor or automatic grease removal device shall be required to receive the drainage from fixtures and equipment with grease-laden waste located in Food Service Establishments, such as in restaurants, hotel kitchens, hospitals, school kitchens, bars, factory cafeterias and clubs, and multiple mobile food vendor locations. Fixtures and equipment shall include, but not be limited to three-compartment sinks (all three compartments), pot sinks, prerinse sinks; soup kettles or similar devices; wok stations; floor drains or sinks into which kettles are drained; automatic hood wash units and dishwashers without prerinse sinks. Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall receive waste only from fixtures and equipment that allow fats, oils or grease to be discharged. If a food preparation sink is required by the establishment, a separate sink for this purpose shall be provided, and shall be connected indirectly and shall be connected to the sanitary sewer. Where lack of space or other constraints prevent the installation or replacement of a grease interceptor, one or more grease interceptors shall be permitted to be installed on or above the floor and upstream of an existing grease interceptor."
(X) Section 1003.3.3 Additives to Grease Interceptors. Dispensing Systems that dispense interceptor performance additives to grease interceptors shall not be installed. Systems that discharge emulsifiers, chemicals or enzymes to grease interceptors shall be prohibited.
(Y) 1003.3.5 Hydromechanical grease interceptors, fats, oils and greases disposal systems and automatic grease removal devices. Amend first sentence to read, "Hydromechanical grease interceptors: fats, oils and greases disposal systems and automatic grease removal devices shall conform to ASME A112.14.3, ASME A112.14.4, ASME A112.14.6, CSA B481.3 or PDI G101, and when located in the City of Yuma jurisdiction shall also meet the City of Yuma Standards. All new Food Service Establishments shall be required to install at least a 500-gallon outdoor grease interceptor, unless granted a variance by the City of Yuma Utilities Pretreatment Section."
(Z) Section 1003.3.5.1 Grease interceptor capacity. Grease interceptors shall have the volume indicated in Table 1003.3.5.1 for the Drainage Fixture Units (DFU) indicated.
Insert Table 1003.3.5.1:
Table 1003.3.5.1 Grease Interceptor Sizing | |
Drainage Fixture Unit (DFU)(1) | Interceptor Volume(2) |
Table 1003.3.5.1 Grease Interceptor Sizing | |
Drainage Fixture Unit (DFU)(1) | Interceptor Volume(2) |
0-8 | 500 gallons |
9-21(3) | 750 gallons |
22-35 | 1,000 gallons |
36-90(3) | 1,250 gallons |
91-172 | 1,500 gallons |
173-216 | 2,000 gallons |
217-307(3) | 2,500 gallons |
308-342 | 3,000 gallons(4) |
Notes: (1) The maximum allowable DFU's plumbed to the kitchen drain lines that will be connected to the grease interceptor. (2) This size is based on: the DFU's, the pipe size; Useful Tables for flow in half-full pipes (ref: Mohinder Nayyar Piping Handbook, 3rd Edition, 1992). (3) Based on 30-minute retention time (ref.) Metcalf & Eddy, Inc. 3rd Ed. Small and Decentralized Wastewater Management Systems, 1998). Rounded up to nominal interceptor volume. (4) No food service establishment will be permitted to install a grease interceptor in excess of 3,000 gallons. Applications where sizing calculation dictate the installation of a grease interceptor larger than 3,000 gallons multiple interceptors shall be installed, in series, of sufficient size, to meet the requirement of the calculated retention volume. | |
(AA) 1003.3.9 Grease Interceptor Variances. Any establishment wishing to seek a variance from the 500-gallon minimum grease interceptor requirement may submit a Variance for Cause Request to the Utilities Pretreatment Section.
(BB) Section 1106.1 General. Amend to read, “The size of vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm sewers and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on a minimum hourly rainfall rate of two and one-half (2.5) inches per hour.”
(CC) Section 1106.2 Size of storm drain piping. Add to end of section, “The minimum size storm drain pipe shall be 3 inch pipe size.”
(DD) Section 1106.3 Vertical leader sizing. Add to end of section, “The minimum size vertical leader shall be 3 inch pipe size.”
(EE) Section 1108.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Add to end of section, "The secondary drain or overflow drain inlet shall be 2" (51 mm) above the primary drain inlet."
(FF) Section 1109 Combined Sanitary and Storm System. Delete section in its entirety.
(Ord. O2002-11, passed 3-20-02; Ord. 2007-55, passed 11-7-07; Ord. O2015-038, passed 7-15-15; Ord. O2022-008, passed 5-4-22)