2017-027 - Amending Chapter 25, Plumbing & Gas, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas to adopt the 2015....ORDINANCE NO. 2017 -027
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 25, "PLUMBING AND GAS," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS TO ADOPT THE 2015
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL
FUEL GAS CODE, AS AMENDED HEREIN, AS THE OFFICIAL PLUMBING
AND GAS CODES FOR ALL CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND
PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER
CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris has previously adopted the Standard Plumbing Code,
1994 Edition, and the Standard Gas Code, 1994 Edition; and
WHEREAS, the International Code Council has promulgated its International
Plumbing Code and International Fuel Gas Code to supersede the Standard codes referred
to herein above, and updated same in 2015; and
WHEREAS, the 1994 Standard Plumbing Code and Standard Gas Code are outdated;
and
WHEREAS, new and updated building, fire, residential and electrical codes are
necessary to properly regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of all property,
buildings and structures by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and
other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary
and fit for occupation and use, and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for
human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, the City Engineer and the Building Inspector hereby recommend the
2015 International Plumbing Code and the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code as the best
uniform building and electrical codes to provide uniform guidelines and regulations for all
property, buildings and structures by providing the standards for supplied utilities and
facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are
safe, sanitary and fit for occ4ation and use and the condemnation of buildings and
structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures in the
City of Paris, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Paris
and its citizens to repeal the existing 1994 Editions of the Standard Plumbing Code and the
Standard Gas Code and to adopt the 2015 International Plumbing Code and the 2015
International Fuel Gas Code as amended with local amendments as set out below.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby
in all things approved.
Section 2. That Chapter 25, Article II, Section 25 -16 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Paris shall be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 25 -16. Plumbing Code Adopted
"(a) For purposes of this Section, Plumbing Code shall mean the 2015
International Plumbing Code (sometimes referred to as the `IPC ") including
any and all amendments or revisions or revised additions to the 2015
International Plumbing Code.
"(b) In conformance with Texas Occupations Code Sections 1301.551 and
1301.255, the 2015 International Plumbing Code, including Appendix A as
amended herein, shall be and is hereafter adopted as the Municipal Plumbing
Code for the City of Paris. The 2015 International Plumbing Code shall
apply to regulation and governance of the design, construction, quality of
materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation,
replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems as herein
provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees
therefor.
"(c) Copies of the 2015 International Plumbing Code will be maintained
on file in the Office of the City Engineering, Planning and Development
Department and the City Public Library, and the provisions thereof shall be
controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the city of Paris, Texas."
Section 3. That Chapter 25, Article II, Section 25 -17 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Paris shall be and is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A. attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein, and to amend Appendix A to read as follows:
"APPENDIX A
"PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
"Permit Issuance
"1. For issuing each permit... $20.00
"2. For issuing each supplemental permit... $20.00
"Unit Fee Schedule
"1. For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap
(including water, drainage piping and back flow protection
thereof...$2.50
"2. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer ...$5.00
"3. Rainwater systems —per drain (inside building) ... $5.00
"4. For each cesspool (where permitted) ... $5.00
"5. For each private sewage disposal system ... $5.00
"6. For each water heater and /or vent ... $5.00
"7. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including
its trap and vent, excepting kitchen -type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps ... $5.00
"8. For installation, alteration or repair of water - piping and /or
Water- treating equipment, each ... $5.00
"9. For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture ... $5.00
"10. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including
backflow protection devices therefor ... $5.00
"11. For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not included in Item 2:
1 to 5...$5.00
Over 5, each ... $0.50
"12. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric -type
vacuum breakers ... $5.00
"Other Inspection Fees
191. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge
2 hours) ... $10.00 per hour
"2. Reinspection fee assessed under provisions of Sec. 107.4.3...$10.00 each
"3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum
charge one -half hour) ... $10.00 per hour
"4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to
approved plans (minimum charge one -half hour) ... $10.00 per hour"
Section 4. That Sections 25- 18 -25 -24 of Chapter 25, Article II shall be repealed
in their entirety.
Section S. That Section 25 -25 of Chapter 25, Article II shall be amended to read as
follows:
"Sec. 25 -25. Violation Penalty.
"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 code official, or of a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable
by a fine not to exceed $2,000.00, and each every day's continuance of any
violation of the violation shall be deemed a separate offense. A violation of
this code shall be a strict liability offense."
Section 6. That Chapter 25, Article III, Section 25 -36 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Paris shall be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 25 -36. Fuel Gas Code Adopted
"(a) For purposes of this Section, Fuel Gas Code shall mean the 2015
International Fuel Gas Code (sometimes referred to as the 'IFGC ") including
any and all amendments or revisions or revised additions to the 2015
International Fuel Gas Code.
"(b) The 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, including Appendices A, B, C
and D (which are informational only and which shall only be used for
reference), shall be and is hereafter adopted as the Municipal Fuel Gas Code
for the City of Paris. The 2015 International Fuel Gas Code shall apply to
regulation and governance of fuel gas systems and gas -fired appliances as
herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees
therefor; and providing for the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions
and terms set forth therein.
"(c) Copies of the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code will be maintained on
file in the Office of the City Engineering, Planning and Development
Department and the City Public Library, and the provisions thereof shall be
controlling as set out herein in the construction of all buildings and other
structures within the corporate limits of the city of Paris, Texas."
Section 7. That Chapter 25, Article III, Section 25 -37 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Paris shall be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 25 -37. Same - Amendments.
"The code adopted by Section 7 -36 is hereby amended as set out in this section:
"Section 108.4 Violation penalties, shall be amended to read as follows:
"108.4 Violation penalties. Persons person who shall violate a provision
of this code, fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or erect,
install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction
documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate issued
under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of not more than $2,000.00, and each and every day's
continuance of any violation of the provisions of this Code shall constitute
and be deemed a separate offense. A violation of this code is a strict
liability offense."
Section 8. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 9. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the
enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending
under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering
any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any
section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
Section 10. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that
this ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity
or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect
the validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 11. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be
guilty of a Misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with
provisions of Sec. 1 -6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and
every day's continuance of any violation of the above - enumerated sections shall constitute
and be deemed a separate offense.
Section 12. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage
and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this day o 2017.
bwa-
Cleonne Drake, Mayor Pro Tem
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ATTEST: -
gicetlis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
L, 4a y k., ,,A
e anie H. Harris, City Attorney
Exhibit A
Amendments to the
2015 International Plumbing Code
The following sections, paragraphs, and sentences of the 2015 International Plumbing Code are hereby
amended as follows: Standard type is text from the [PC. Underlined type is text inserted. Lined +h FO gh
type is deleted +e.,+ frn—rn the ion
Table of Contents, Chapter 7, Section 714. Shall be amended to read as follows:
714 Engineered Gernputer-ized Drainage Design ................... 69
Section 102.8, Referenced codes and standards, shall be amended to read as follows:
102.8 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 15 and such codes, when specifically adopted, and standards shall be
considered as part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.
Where the differences occur between provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the
provisions of this code shall be the minimum requirements. Whenever amendments have been adopted
to the referenced codes and standards, each reference to said code and standard shall be considered to
reference the adopted amendments. Any reference to NFPA 70 or the National Electrical Code (NEC)
shall mean the Electrical Code as adopted.
Sections 106.6.2, Fee schedule, and 106.6.3, Fee refunds, shall be amended to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee schedule. The fees for all plumbing work shall be as indi +ed on the following S,.hedule:
(jURISDICTION TO INSERT APPROPRIATE SGHELO=E) adopted by resolution of the governing body
of the jurisdiction.
106.6.3 Fee Refunds. The code official shall establish a policy for a thGFize authorizing the refunding of
fees as #eNews. (Delete balance of section)
Section 109, MEANS OF APPEAL, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following to
read as follows:
SECTION 109
MEANS OF APPEAL
109.1 Application for appeal. Any person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the code official to
the board of appeals established by ordinance. The board shall be governed by the enabling ordinance.
Section 305.4.1, Sewer depth, shall be amended to read as follows:
305.4.1 Sewer depth. Building se _ S that 69RReGt t" PFiYate sewage disposal systems shall be
Building
sewers shall be a minimum of 12 inches (304 mm) below grade.
Section 305.7. Protection of components of plumbing system, shall be amended to read as
follows:
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305.7 Protection of components of plumbing system. Components of a plumbing system installed
within 3 feet along alleyways, driveways, parking garages or other locations in a manner in which they
could be exposed to damage shall be recessed into the wall or otherwise protected in an approved
manner.
Section 314.2.1, Condensate disposal, shall be amended to read as follows:
314.2.1 Condensate disposal. Condensate from all cooling coils and evaporators shall be conveyed
from the drain pan outlet to an approved place of disposal. Such piping shall maintain a horizontal slope
in the direction of discharge of not less than one - eighth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (1 percent
slope). Condensate shall not discharge into a street, alley, sidewalk, rooftop, or other areas so as to
cause a nuisance.
Section 409.2, Water connection, shall be amended to read as follows:
409.2 Water connection. The water supply to a commercial dishwashing machine shall be protected
against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608. Air gaps shall
comply with ASME Al 12.1.2 or Al 12.1.3.
Section 412.4, Public laundries and central washing facilities, shall be renamed as Required
location for floor drains and amended to read as follows:
412.4 Required location for floor drains . Floor
drains shall be installed in the following areas.
1. In public coin - operated laundries and in the central washing facilities of multiple family dwellings,
the rooms containing automatic clothes washers shall be provided with floor drains located to
readily drain the entire floor area. Such drains shall have a minimum outlet of not less than 3
inches (76 mm) in diameter.
2. Commercial kitchens. In lieu of floor drains in commercial kitchens, the code official may accept
floor sinks.
3. Public restrooms.
Section 419.3, Surrounding material, shall be amended to read as follows:
419.3 Surrounding material. Wall and floor space to a point 2 feet (610 mm) in front of a urinal lip and 4
feet (1219 mm) above the floor and at least 2 feet (610 mm) to each side of the urinal shall be
waterproofed with a smooth, readily cleanable, hard, nonabsorbent material.
Section 502.3, Water heaters installed in attics shall be renamed as Appliances in attics and
amended to read as follows:
502.3 ` ateF heaters installed OR -tt*^ .Appliances in attics. Attics containing a water heater shall be
provided with an opening and unobstructed passageway large enough to allow removal of the water
heater. The passageway shall not be less than 30 inches (762 mm) in height and 22 inches (559 mm) in
width and not more than 20 feet (6096 mm) in length when measured along the centerline of the
passageway from the opening to the water heater. The passageway shall have continuous solid flooring
not less than 24 inches (610 mm) in width. A level service space not less than 30 inches (762 mm) in
length and 30 inches (762 mm) in width shall be present at the front or service side of the water heater.
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The clear access opening dimensions shall be a minimum of 20 inches by 30 inches (508 mm by 762
mm), or large where such dimensions be not less than 20 inches by 30 inches(508mm by 762mm) where
such dimensions are large enough to allow removal of the water heater. A walkway to an appliance shall
be rated as a floor as approved by the building official. As a minimum, for access to the attic space,
provide one of the following:
1. A permanent stair.
2. A pull down stair with a minimum 300 lb (136 kg) capacity.
3. An access door from an upper floor level.
4. Access Panel may be used in lieu of items 1. 2. and 3 with prior approval of the code official
due to building conditions.
Section 502, INSTALLATION, shall be amended by adding Section 502.6, Water heaters above
ground or floor, to read as follows:
502.6 Water heaters above around or floor. When the attic, roof, mezzanine or platform in which a
water heater is installed is more than eight (8) feet (2438 mm) above the around or floor level, it shall be
made accessible by a stairway or permanent ladder fastened to the building.
Exception: A max 10 gallon water heater (or larger with approval) is capable of being accessed
through a lay -in ceiling and a water heater is installed is not more than ten (10) feet (3048 mm)
above the ground or floor level and may be reached with a portable ladder.
Section 504.6, Requirements for discharge piping, shall be amended to read as follows:
504.6 Requirements for discharge piping. The discharge piping serving a pressure relief valve,
temperature relief valve or combination thereof shall:
1. Not be directly connected to the drainage system.
2. Discharge through an air gap. IGGatea ;n the same Feem as the wale. tieate.
3. Not be smaller than the diameter of the outlet of the valve served and shall discharge full size to
the air gap.
4. Serve a single relief device and shall not connect to piping serving any other relief device or
equipment.
Exception: Multiple relief devices may be installed to a single T & P discharge piping system
when approved by the administrative authority and permitted by the manufactures installation
instructions and installed with those instructions.
5. Discharge to the flAAF to an indirect waste receptor or to the outdoors.
6. Discharge in a manner that does not cause personal injury or structural damage.
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7. Discharge to a termination point that is readily observable by the building occupants.
8. Not be trapped.
9. Be installed so as to flow by gravity.
10. Terminate not more than 6 inches above and not less than two times the discharge pipe diameter
above the floor or flood level rim of the waste receptor.
11. Not have a threaded connection at the end of such piping.
12. Not have valves or tee fittings.
13. Be constructed of those materials listed in Section 605.4 or materials tested, rated and approved
for such use in accordance with ASME Al 12.4.1.
Section 504.7.1, Pan size and drain, shall be amended to read as follows:
Section 504.7.1 Pan size and drain. The pan shall be not less than 11/2 inches (38 mm) in depth and
shall be of sufficient size and shape to receive all dripping or condensate from the tank or water heater.
The pan shall be drained by an indirect waste pipe having a diameter of not less than 3/4 inch (19 mm).
Piping for safety pan drains shall be of those materials listed in Table 605.4. Multiple pan drains may
terminate to a single discharge piping system when approved by the administrative authority and
permitted by the manufactures installation instructions and installed with those instructions.
Section 604.4, Maximum flow and water consumption, shall be amended by adding Section
604.4.1, State maximum flow rate, to read as follows:
604.4.1 State maximum flow rate. Where the State mandated maximum flow rate is more restrictive
than those of this section. the State flow rate shall take precedence.
Section 606. 1, Location of full -open valves, shall be amended by deleting items #4 and #5 in their
entirety.
Section 606.2, Location of shutoff valves, shall be amended to read as follows:
606.2 Location of shutoff valves. Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:
1. On the fixture supply to each plumbing fixture other than bathtubs and showers in one- and
twofamily residential occupancies, and other than in individual sleeping units that are provided
with unit shutoff valves in hotels, motels, boarding houses and similar occupancies.
2. On the wateF supply pope to eaGh 60110OGk.
3. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.
Section 608. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
608.1 General. A potable water supply system shall be designed, installed and maintained in such a
manner so as to prevent contamination from non - potable liquids, solids or gases being introduced into the
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potable water supply through cross - connections or any other piping connections to the system. Backflow
preventer applications shall conform to applicable local regulations. Table 608.1, except and as
specifically stated in Sections 608.2 through 608.16.10.
Section 608.16.5, Connections to lawn irrigation systems, shall be amended to read as follows:
608.16.5 Connections to lawn irrigation systems.
The potable water supply to lawn irrigation systems shall be protected against backflow by an
atmospheric -type vacuum breaker, a pressure -type vacuum breaker, a double -check assembly or a
reduced pressure principle backflow preventer. A valve shall not be installed downstream from an
atmospheric vacuum breaker. Where chemicals are introduced into the system, the potable water supply
shall be protected against backflow by a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
Section 608.17, Protection of individual water supplies, shall be amended to read as follows:
608.17 Protection of individual water supplies. An individual water supply shall be located and
constructed so as to be safeguarded against contamination in accordance with applicable local
regulations. Installation shall be in accordance with Sections 608.17.1 through 608.17.8.
Section 610. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
610.1 General. New or repaired potable water systems shall be purged of deleterious matter and
disinfected prior to utilization. The method to be followed shall be that prescribed by the health authority
or water purveyor having jurisdiction or, in the absence of a prescribed method, the procedure described
in either AWWA C651 or AWWA C652, or as described in this section. This requirement shall apply to
"on- site" or "in- plant' fabrication of a system or to a modular portion of a system.
1. The pipe system shall be flushed with clean, potable water until dirty water does not appear at the
points of outlet.
2. The system or part thereof shall be filled with a water /chlorine solution containing at least 50 parts
per million (50 mg /L) of chlorine, and the system or part thereof shall be valved off and allowed to
stand for 24 hours; or the system or part thereof shall be filled with a water /chlorine solution
containing at least 200 parts per million (200 mg /L) of chlorine and allowed to stand for 3 hours.
3. Following the required standing time, the system shall be flushed with clean potable water until
the chlorine is purged from the system.
4. The procedure shall be repeated where shown by a bacteriological examination that
contamination remains present in the system.
Exception: With prior approval the Code Official may wave this requirement when deemed
un- necessary.
Section 703.6, Combined sanitary and storm public sewer, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 704, DRAINAGE PIPING INSTALLATION, shall be amended by adding Section 704.5,
Single stack fittings, to read as follows:
704.5 Single stack fittings. Single stack fittings with internal baffle PVC schedule 40 or cast iron single
stack shall be designed by a registered engineer and comply to a national recognized standard
Section 705.11.2, Solvent cementing, shall be amended to read as follows:
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705.11.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A purple primer that
conforms to ASTM F 656 shall be applied. Solvent cement not purple in color and conforming to ASTM D
2564, CSA 13137.3, CSA 13181.2 or CSA 6182.1 shall be applied to all joint surfaces. The joint shall be
made while the cement is wet and shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2855. Solvent cement joints shall
be permitted above or below ground.
Section 712, SUMPS AND EJECTORS, shall be amended by adding Section 712.5, Dual pump
system, to read as follows:
712.5 Dual pump system. All sumps shall be automatically discharged and, when in any "public use"
occupancy where the sump serves more than 10 fixture units shall be provided with dual pumps or
ejectors arranged to function independently in case of overload or mechanical failure. For storm drainage
sumps and pumping systems, see Section 1113.
Section 714, COMPUTERIZED DRAINAGE DESIGN, shall be renamed ENGINEERED DRAINAGE
DESIGN, and Section 714. 1, Design of drainage system, shall be amended to read as follows:
SECTION 714
ENGINEERED DRAINAGE DESIGN
714.1 Design of drainage system. The sizing, design and layout of the drainage system shall be
permitted to be designed by a registered engineer using approved compute design methods.
Section 804, MATERIALS, JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS, shall be amended by adding Section
804.2, Special waste pipe, fittings, and components, to read as follows:
804.2 Special waste pipe, fittings and components Pipes fittings and components receiving or
intended to receive the discharge of any fixture into which acid or corrosive chemicals are placed shall be
constructed of CPVC, high silicone iron PP PVDF chemical resistant glass or glazed ceramic materials
Section 903. 1, Roof extension, shall be amended to read as follows:
903.1 Roof extension. Open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall terminate not less than six (6)
inches (152 mm) above the roof. Where a roof is to be used for assembly or as a promenade, observation
deck, sunbathing deck or similar purposes, open vent pipes shall terminate not less than 7 feet (2134
mm) above the roof.
Section 917, SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM, shall be deleted in its entirety, including all its
subsections.
Section 1002. 10, Plumbing in mental health centers, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1101.8, Cleanouts required, shall be amended to read as follows:
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1101.8 Cleanouts required. Cleanouts or manholes shall be installed in theild+a storm drainage
system and shall comply with the provisions of this code for sanitary drainage pipe cleanouts.
Section 1106. 1, General, shall be amended to read as follows:
1106.1 General. The size of the vertical conductors and leaders, building storm drains, building storm
sewers, and any horizontal branches of such drains or sewers shall be based on six (6) inches per hour
the 100 yeaF hour! rainfall rate Figure 1106.1 OF On other Fainfall Fates determined fre-FR
approved IGGal weather data.
Section 1108.3, Sizing of secondary drains, shall be amended to read as follows:
1108.3 Sizing of secondary drains. Secondary (emergency) roof drain systems shall be sized in
accordance with Section 1106 based an the rMiRfall .M +e fe...,hieh the rimy SteFn 06 S LVd i^ F;,,,,.e
data. 1106.1 eF on etheF rainfall Fates deteffnined ftem approved IGGal weatheF Scuppers shall be sized to
prevent the depth of ponding water from exceeding that for which the roof was designed as determined by
Section 1101.7. Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102 mm). The flow
through the primary system shall not be considered when sizing the secondary roof drain system.
Section 1109, COMBINED SANITARYAND STORM PUBLIC SEWER, shall be deleted in its entirety.
Section 1202. 1, Nonflammable medical gases, shall be amended to read as follows:
1202.1 Nonflammable medical gases. Nonflammable medical gases systems, inhalation anesthetic
systems and vacuum piping systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 99.
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Exceptions: 4. This section shall not apply to portable systems of cylinder storage.
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