PERMANENT RULES
Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2007.
Purpose: To adopt and amend the 2006 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC.
Citation of Existing Rules Affected by this Order: Amending 13.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 19.27.190 and 19.27.020.
Other Authority: Chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW.
Adopted under notice filed as WSR 06-16-111 on August 1, 2006.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 1, Amended 5, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 7, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.
Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 1, Amended 11, Repealed 0.
Date Adopted: November 17, 2006.
John Neff
Council Chair
OTS-8965.4
AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 04-01-110, filed 12/17/03,
effective 7/1/04)
WAC 51-56-003
Uniform Plumbing Code.
The ((2003)) 2006
edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials, is hereby adopted by reference with the following
additions, deletions and exceptions: Provided that chapters
12 and 15 of this code are not adopted. Provided further,
that those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating
to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as
found in chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing
building sewers are not adopted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-003, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-003, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-008, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-008, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
205.0 Certified Backflow Assembly Tester - A person certified
by the Washington state department of health under chapter 246-292 WAC to inspect (for correct installation and approval
status) and test (for proper operation) approved backflow
assemblies.
210.0 Hot Water - This definition is not adopted.
218.0 Plumbing System - Includes all potable water, building
supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures and
traps, all drainage and vent pipe(s), and all building drains
including their respective joints and connection, devices,
receptors, and appurtenances within the property lines of the
premises and shall include potable water piping, potable water
treating or using equipment, medical gas and medical vacuum
systems, and water heaters: Provided, That no certification
shall be required for the installation of a plumbing system
within the property lines and outside a building.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-0200, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-0200, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
301.1.3 Standards. Standards listed or referred to in this
chapter or other chapters cover materials which will conform
to the requirements of this code, when used in accordance with
the limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof and
their listing. Where a standard covers materials of various
grades, weights, quality, or configurations, there may be only
a portion of the listed standard which is applicable. Design
and materials for special conditions or materials not provided
for herein are allowed to be used by special permission of the
authority having jurisdiction after the authority having
jurisdiction has been satisfied as to their adequacy in
accordance with Section 301.2.
311.4 Except as hereinafter provided in Sections 908.0, 909.0,
910.0, and Appendix L, Section L 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0, no vent
pipe shall be used as a soil or waste pipe, nor shall any soil
or waste pipe be used as a vent.
313.6 No water, soil, or waste pipe shall be installed or
permitted outside of a building or in an exterior wall unless,
where necessary, adequate provision is made to protect such
pipe from freezing. All hot and cold water pipes installed
outside the conditioned space shall be insulated to a minimum
R-3.
313.7 All pipe penetrating floor/ceiling assemblies and
fire-resistance rated walls or partitions shall be protected
in accordance with the requirements of the building code.
((314.5.1 In Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F hubless
cast iron piping in sizes 5 inches and larger suspended in
exposed locations over public or high traffic areas, pipe over
4 feet in length shall be provided with support on both sides
of the coupling.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-0300, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-0300, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
402.0 Water-Conserving Fixtures and Fittings.
402.1 The purpose of this section shall be to implement water
conservation performance standards in accordance with RCW 19.27.170.
402.2 Application. This section shall apply to all new
construction and all remodeling involving replacement of
plumbing fixtures and fittings in all residential, hotel,
motel, school, industrial, commercial use, or other
occupancies determined by the council to use significant
quantities of water. Plumbing fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances shall conform to the standards specified in this
section and shall be provided with an adequate supply of
potable water to flush and keep the fixtures in a clean and
sanitary condition without danger of backflow or
cross-connection.
402.3 Water Efficiency Standards.
402.3.1 Standards for Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures.
402.3.1.1 The following standards shall be adopted as plumbing
materials, performance standards, and labeling standards for
water closets and urinals. Water closets and urinals shall
meet either the ANSI/ASME standards or the CSA standard.
| ANSI/ASME A112.19.2M-1998 | Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures |
| ANSI/ASME A112.19.6-1995 | Hydraulic Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals |
| CSA B45 | CSA Standards on Plumbing Fixtures |
| Tank-type toilets | 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf |
| Flushometer-valve toilets | 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf |
| Flushometer-tank toilets | 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf |
| Electromechanical hydraulic toilets | 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf |
| EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Water closets located in day care centers, intended for use by young children may have a maximum water use of 3.5 gallons per flush or 13.25 liters per flush. |
| 2. Water closets with bed pan washers may have a maximum water use of 3.5 gallons per flush or 13.25 liters per flush. | |
| 3. Blow out bowls, as defined in ANSI/ASME A112.19.2M, Section 5.1.2.3 may have a maximum water use of 3.5 gallons per flush or 13.25 liters per flush. |
402.3.1.4 No urinal or water closet that operates on a
continuous flow or continuous flush basis shall be permitted.
402.3.1.5 This section does not apply to fixtures installed
before the effective date of this Section, that are removed
and relocated to another room or area of the same building
after the effective date of this Section.
402.3.2 Standards for Plumbing Fixture Fittings.
402.3.2.1 The following standards are adopted as plumbing
material, performance requirements, and labeling standards for
plumbing fixture fittings. Faucets, aerators, and shower
heads shall meet either the ANSI/ASME standard or the CSA
standard.
| ANSI/ASME A112.18.1M-1996 | Plumbing Fixture Fittings |
| CSA B125 | Plumbing Fittings |
| EXCEPTION: | Emergency use showers shall be exempt from the maximum water usage rates. |
| Lavatory faucets | 2.5 gpm/9.5 lpm |
| Kitchen faucets | 2.5 gpm/9.5 lpm |
| Replacement aerators | 2.5 gpm/9.5 lpm |
| Public lavatory faucets other than metering | 0.5 gpm/1.9 lpm |
| EXCEPTIONS: | 1. Where designed and installed for use by persons with a disability. |
| 2. Where installed in day care centers, for use primarily by children under 6 years of age. |
402.5.1 The standards for water efficiency and labeling
contained within Section 402.3 shall be in effect as of July
1, 1993, as provided in RCW 19.27.170 and amended July 1,
1998.
402.5.2 No individual, public or private corporation, firm,
political subdivision, government agency, or other legal
entity, may, for purposes of use in the state of Washington,
distribute, sell, offer for sale, import, install, or approve
for installation any plumbing fixtures or fittings unless the
fixtures or fittings meet the standards as provided for in
this Section.
Section((s)) 402.6 ((through 402.9 are)) is not adopted.
((412.2)) 411.2 Location of Floor Drains. Floor drains shall
be installed in the following areas:
((412.2.1)) 411.2.1 Toilet rooms containing two (2) or more
water closets or a combination of one (1) water closet and one
(1) urinal, except in a dwelling unit. The floor shall slope
toward the floor drains.
((412.2.2)) 411.2.2 Laundry rooms in commercial buildings and
common laundry facilities in multifamily dwelling buildings.
((413.0)) 412.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures. For
minimum number of plumbing fixtures required, see Building
Code chapter 29 and Table 2902.1.
Sections ((413.1)) 412.1 through ((413.7)) 412.7 and Table 4-1
are not adopted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-0400, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-0400, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
501.0 General. The regulations of this chapter shall govern
the construction, location, and installation of fuel burning
and other water heaters heating potable water. The minimum
capacity for water heaters shall be in accordance with the
first hour rating listed in Table 5-1. See the Mechanical
Code for combustion air and installation of all vents and
their connectors. All design, construction, and workmanship
shall be in conformity with accepted engineering practices,
manufacturer's installation instructions, and applicable
standards and shall be of such character as to secure the
results sought to be obtained by this Code. No water heater
shall be hereinafter installed which does not comply in all
respects with the type and model of each size thereof approved
by the authority having jurisdiction. A list of accepted gas
equipment standards is included in Table 14-1.
TABLE 5-11,3
| Number of Bathrooms | 1 to 1.5 | 2 to 2.5 | 3 to 3.5 | ||||||||
| Number of Bedrooms | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| First Hour Rating2, Gallons | 42 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 67 | 67 | 80 | 67 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Notes: | 1The first hour rating is found on the "Energy Guide" label. |
| 2Nonstorage and solar water heaters shall be sized to meet the appropriate first hour rating as shown in the table. | |
| 3For replacement water heaters, see Section 101.4.1.1.1. |
502.3 Chimney, Factory-Built – Delete definition.
502.4 Chimney, Masonry – Delete definition.
502.5 Chimney, Metal – Delete definition.
502.7 Direct Vent Appliance – Delete definition.
502.8 Flue Collar – Delete definition.
502.9 Gas Vent, Type B – Delete definition.
502.10 Gas Vent, Type L – Delete definition.
((502.11)) 502.12 Vent – Delete definition.
((502.12)) 502.13 Vent Connector – Delete definition.
((502.13)) 502.14 Venting System – Delete definition.
504.1 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents. Delete paragraph.
((505.1 Prohibited Locations. Water heaters which depend on
the combustion of fuel for heat shall not be installed in a
room used or designed to be used for sleeping purposes,
bathroom, clothes closets or in a closet or other confined
space opening into a bath or bedroom.
505.1 Location. Water heater installation in bedrooms and
bathrooms shall comply with one of the following:
(1) Fuel-burning water heaters may be installed in a closet located in the bedroom or bathroom provided the closet is equipped with a listed, gasketed door assembly and a listed self-closing device. The self-closing door assembly shall meet the requirements of Section 505.1.1. The door assembly shall be installed with a threshold and bottom door seal and shall meet the requirements of Section 505.1.2. All combustion air for such installations shall be obtained from the outdoors in accordance with the International Mechanical Code. The closet shall be for the exclusive use of the water heater.
(2) Water heater shall be of the direct vent type.
506.2 All storage-type water heaters deriving heat from fuels
or types of energy other than gas, shall be provided with, in
addition to the primary temperature controls, an
over-temperature safety protection device constructed, listed,
and installed in accordance with nationally recognized
applicable standards for such devices and a combination
temperature and pressure relief valve.
507.0 Combustion Air. For issues relating to combustion air,
see the Mechanical Code.
Sections 507.1 through 507.10 are not adopted.
Sections 508.6 through 508.9 are not adopted.
508.12 Delete entire section.
508.18 Venting of Flue Gases - Delete entire section.
Sections 508.20 through 508.24.5 are not adopted.
((509.0 Access and Working Space.
509.1 Every water heater installation shall be accessible for
inspection, repair, or replacement. The appliance space shall
be provided with an opening or doorway of sufficient size to
remove the water heater. In no case shall such opening or
doorway be less than 24 inches in width. Such access shall be
continuous and shall be one or any combination of the
following means:
(1) By an opening or door, and passageway not less than 2 feet in width and large enough to permit removal of the water heater, but not less than 30 inches in height. Stairways and ramps leading to or part of such passageways shall comply with the building code.
(2) Every attic, roof, mezzanine, or platform more than 8 feet above the ground or floor level shall be made accessible by a stairway or ladder permanently fastened to the building. Such a ladder or stairway shall not be more than 18 feet in length between landings and not less than 14 inches in width. Such a ladder shall have rungs spaced not more than 14 inches center to center and not less than 6 inches from the face of the wall. Each stile is to extend 30 inches above the surface to be reached, or as high as possible, if height is limited. Permanent ladders for water heater access need not be provided at parapets or walls less than 30 inches in height.
(4) Every passageway to an attic water heater shall have an unobstructed solid continuous flooring not less than 24 inches wide from the trap door or opening to the water heater. If the trap door or opening is more than 8 feet above the floor, a stairway or ladder permanently fastened to the building shall be provided. Such stairway or ladder shall lead directly to the edge of the trap door or opening and shall comply with the provisions of this section.
509.2 Attic and underfloor water heater locations shall be
provided with an electric outlet and lighting fixture at or
near the water heater. The lighting fixture shall be
controlled by a switch located adjacent to the opening or trap
door.
509.3 An unobstructed solidly floored working surface not less
than 30 inches in depth and width shall be provided
immediately in front of the firebox access opening. A door
opening into such space shall not be considered an
obstruction.
Sections 509.3.1 through 509.3.4 are not adopted.
Sections 510.1 through 511.2.25 are not adopted.))
510.0 Venting of Equipment. Delete entire section.
511.0 Sizing of Category I Venting Systems. Delete entire
section.
512.0 Direct Vent Equipment. Delete entire section.
Chapter 5, Part II is not adopted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-0500, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-0500, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
603.0 Cross-Connection Control. Cross-connection control
shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this
chapter. Devices or assemblies for protection of the public
water system must be models approved by the department of
health under WAC 246-290-490. The authority having
jurisdiction shall coordinate with the local water purveyor
where applicable in all matters concerning cross-connection
control within the property lines of the premises.
No person shall install any water operated equipment or mechanism, or use any water treating chemical or substance, if it is found that such equipment, mechanism, chemical or substance may cause pollution or contamination of the domestic water supply. Such equipment or mechanism may be permitted only when equipped with an approved backflow prevention device or assembly.
603.1 Approval of Devices or Assemblies. Before any device or
assembly is installed for the prevention of backflow, it shall
have first been approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
Devices or assemblies shall be tested for conformity with
recognized standards or other standards acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction that are consistent with the
intent of this code.
All devices or assemblies installed in a potable water supply system for protection against backflow shall be maintained in good working condition by the person or persons having control of such devices or assemblies. Such devices or assemblies shall be tested in accordance with Section 603.3.3 and WAC 246-290-490. If found to be defective or inoperative, the device or assembly shall be replaced or repaired. No device or assembly shall be removed from use or relocated or other device or assembly substituted, without the approval of the authority having jurisdiction.
Testing shall be performed by a Washington state department of health certified backflow assembly tester.
603.3.3 For devices and assemblies other than those regulated
by the Washington department of health in conjunction with the
local water purveyor for the protection of public water
systems, the authority having jurisdiction shall ensure that
the premise owner or responsible person shall have the
backflow prevention assembly tested by a Washington state
department of health certified backflow assembly tester:
(1) At the time of installation, repair or relocation; and
(2) At least on an annual schedule thereafter, unless more frequent testing is required by the authority having jurisdiction.
603.4.6.1 Potable water supplies to systems having no pumps or
connections for pumping equipment, and no chemical injection
or provisions for chemical injection, shall be protected from
backflow by one of the following devices:
(1) Atmospheric vacuum breaker.
(2) Pressure vacuum breaker.
(3) Spill-resistant pressure vacuum breaker.
(4) Reduced pressure backflow preventer.
(((4))) (5) A double check valve may be allowed when
approved by the water purveyor and the authority having
jurisdiction.
(((5) A spill proof pressure vacuum breaker may be
allowed when approved by the water purveyor and the authority
having jurisdiction.
603.4.11)) 603.4.10 Potable Water Make Up Connections to Steam
or Hot Water Boilers shall be protected by an air gap or a
reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
((603.4.13)) 603.4.12 Potable Water Supply to Carbonatorsshall be protected by a listed reduced pressure principle
backflow preventer as approved by the authority having
jurisdiction for the specific use.
603.4.14 Backflow preventers shall not be located in any area
containing fumes or aerosols that are toxic, poisonous,
infectious, or corrosive.
((603.4.18.1)) 603.4.16.1 Except as provided under Sections
((603.4.18.2)) 603.4.16.2 and ((603.4.18.3)) 603.4.16.3,
potable water supplies to fire protection systems that are
normally under pressure, including but not limited to
standpipes and automatic sprinkler systems, except in one or
two family residential flow-through or combination sprinkler
systems piped in materials approved for potable water
distribution systems, shall be protected from back-pressure
and back-siphonage by one of the following testable devices:
1. Double check valve assembly.
2. Double check detector assembly.
3. Reduced pressure backflow preventer.
4. Reduced pressure detector assembly.
Potable water supplies to fire protection systems that are not
normally under pressure shall be protected from backflow and
shall meet the requirements of the appropriate standard(s)
referenced in Table 14-1.
((604.1 Water distribution pipe, building supply water pipe
and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron, CPVC,
galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized
steel, PEX or other approved materials. Except as provided in
Section 604.14, asbestos-cement, PE, PVC, PEX-AL-PEX or
PE-AL-PE water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may
be used for cold water building supply distribution systems
outside a building. PEX-AL-PEX water pipe, tubing, and
fittings, manufactured to recognized standards may be used for
hot and cold water distribution systems within a building. Other products not listed in this section are acceptable for
their intended use, provided that such materials or
distribution systems are listed and approved in accordance
with nationally recognized standards. All materials used in
the water supply system, except valves and similar devices
shall be of like material, except where otherwise approved by
the authority having jurisdiction.)) 603.4.23 Potable Water
Supply to Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs shall be protected
by an airgap or a reduced pressure principle backflow
preventer when:
(1) The unit is equipped with a submerged fill line; or
(2) The potable water supply is directly connected to the unit circulation system.
((604.14)) 604.15 Plastic water service piping may terminate
within a building, provided the connection to the potable
water distribution system shall be made as near as is
practical to the point of entry and shall be accessible. Barbed insert fittings with hose clamps are prohibited as a
transition fitting within the building.
608.5 Relief valves located inside a building shall be
provided with a drain, not smaller than the relief valve
outlet, of galvanized steel, hard drawn copper piping and
fittings, CPVC, or listed relief valve drain tube with
fittings which will not reduce the internal bore of the pipe
or tubing (straight lengths as opposed to coils) and shall
extend from the valve to the outside of the building with the
end of the pipe not more than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less
than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the ground or the flood
level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing
downward. Such drains may terminate at other approved
locations. No part of such drain pipe shall be trapped or
subject to freezing. The terminal end of the drain pipe shall
not be threaded.
| EXCEPTION: | Replacement water heating equipment shall only be required to provide a drain pointing downward from the relief valve to extend between two feet (610 mm) and six inches (152 mm) from the floor. No additional floor drain need be provided. |
610.4 Systems within the range of Table 6-5 may be sized from
that table or by the method set forth in Section 610.5.
Listed parallel water distribution systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-0600, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-0600, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
701.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be
installed in accordance with IS 5((,)) and IS 9((, and
Appendix M "Firestop Protection for DWV and Stormwater
Application.")). Except for individual single family dwelling
units, materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a
flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke developed
index of not more than 50, when tested in accordance with the
Test for Surface-Burning Characteristics of the Building
Materials (See the Building Code standards based on ASTM E-84
and ANSI/UL 723).
704.3 ((Delete entire section.)) Except where specifically
required to be connected indirectly to the drainage system, or
when first approved by the authority having jurisdiction, all
plumbing fixtures, drains, appurtenances, and appliances shall
be directly connected to the drainage system of the building
or premises.
710.3 The minimum size of any pump or any discharge pipe from
a sump having a water closet connected thereto shall be not
less than two (2) inches (52 mm).
Sections 710.3.1 through 710.3.3 are not adopted.
CHAPTER 7, PART II -- BUILDING SEWERS
Part II Building Sewers. Delete all of Part II (Sections 713
through 723, and Tables 7-7 and 7-8).
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0700, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
((810.4 Strainers. Every indirect waste interceptor receiving
discharge containing particles that would clog the receptor
drain shall have a readily removable dome strainer.))
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0800, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
903.1.2 ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be
installed in accordance with IS 5((,)) and IS 9((, and
Appendix M "Firestop Protection for DWV and Stormwater
Application.")). Except for individual single family dwelling
units, materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a
flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke developed
index of not more than 50, when tested in accordance with the
Test for Surface-Burning Characteristics of the Building
Materials (see the Building Code standards based on ASTM E-84
and ANSI/UL 723).
908.4.1 Where Permitted. Any combination of fixtures within
one (1) or two (2) bathrooms located on the same floor level
and serving dwelling units or sleeping units shall be
permitted to be vented by a wet vent. The wet vent shall be
considered the vent for the fixtures and shall extend from the
connection of the dry vent along the direction of the flow in
the drain pipe to the most downstream fixture drain connection
to the horizontal branch drain. Only the fixtures within the
bathroom(s) shall connect to the wet-vented horizontal branch
drain. Any additional fixtures shall discharge downstream of
the wet vent system and be conventionally vented.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0900, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
1101.3 Material Uses. Rainwater piping placed within the
interior of a building or run within a vent or shaft shall be
of cast iron, galvanized steel, wrought iron, brass, copper,
lead, Schedule 40 ABS DWV, Schedule 40 PVC DWV, or other
approved materials, and changes in direction shall conform to
the requirements of Section 706.0. ABS and PVC DWV piping
installations shall be installed in accordance with IS 5 and
IS 9. Except for individual single-family dwelling units,
materials exposed within ducts or plenums shall have a
flame-spread index of not more than 25 and a smoke-developed
index of not more than 50, when tested in accordance with the
Test for Surface-Burning Characteristics of the Building
Materials (see the Building Code standards based on ASTM E-84
and ANSI/UL 723).
1101.12.0 Cleanouts.
1101.12.1 Cleanouts for building storm drains shall comply
with the requirements of this section. Rain leaders and
conductors connected to a building storm sewer shall have a
cleanout installed at the base of the outside leader or
outside conductor before it connects to the horizontal drain.
Cleanouts shall be placed inside the building near the
connection between the building drain and the building sewer
or installed outside the building at the lower end of the
building drain and extended to grade.
1101.12.2 Each cleanout shall be installed so that it opens to
allow cleaning in the direction of flow of the soil or waste
or at right angles thereto, and except in the case of wye
branch and end-of-line cleanouts, shall be installed
vertically above the flow line of the pipe.
1101.12.3 Cleanouts installed under concrete or asphalt paving
shall be made accessible by yard boxes, or extending flush
with paving with approved materials and be adequately
protected.
1101.12.4 Approved manholes may be installed in lieu of
cleanouts when first approved by the authority having
jurisdiction. The maximum distance between manholes shall not
exceed three hundred (300) feet (91.4 m).
The inlet and outlet connections shall be made by the use of a flexible compression joint no closer than twelve (12) inches (305 mm) to, and not farther than three (3) feet (914 mm) from the manhole. No flexible compression joints shall be embedded in the manhole base.
1108.0 Controlled-Flow Roof Drainage. This section is not
adopted.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-1100, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04.]
Part II Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems
1309.0 Scope.
1309.1 The provisions herein shall apply to the design,
installation, testing, and verification of medical gas,
medical vacuum systems, and related permanent equipment in
hospitals, clinics, and other heath care facilities.
1309.2 The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum
requirements for the design, installation, testing and
verification of medical gas, medical vacuum systems, and
related permanent equipment, from the central supply system to
the station outlets or inlets.
1313.3 Minimum Station Outlets/Inlets. Station outlets and
inlets for medical gas and medical vacuum systems shall be
provided as listed in chapter 246-320 WAC ((246-320-525)).
((1331.0)) 1328.0 System Verification.
((1331.1)) 1328.1 Prior to any medical gas system being placed
in service, each and every system shall be verified as
described in section ((1331.2)) 1328.2.
((1331.1.1)) 1328.1.1 Verification tests shall be performed
only after all tests required in section ((1329.0)) 1327.0,
Installer Performed Tests, have been completed.
Testing shall be conducted by a party technically competent and experienced in the field of medical gas and vacuum pipeline testing and meeting the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Standard 6030, Medical Gas Verifiers Professional Qualifications Standard.
Testing shall be performed by a party other than the installing contractor or material vendor.
When systems have been installed by in-house personnel, testing shall be permitted by personnel of that organization who meet the requirements of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-1300, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-1300, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
TABLE 14-1
Standards for Materials, Equipment, Joints and Connections
Where more than one standard has been listed for the same material or method, the relevant portions of all such
standards shall apply.
Add the following standard to those listed in Table 14-1:
| Standard Number | Standard Title | Application | (( |
| NFPA 99-2005 | Health Care Facilities | Piping | |
| NFPA 99C-2005 | Gas and Vacuum Systems | Piping | |
| WAC 246-290-490 | Washington State Department of Health Cross-connection Control Requirements | Backflow Protection |
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. 04-01-110, § 51-56-1400, filed 12/17/03, effective 7/1/04; 02-01-114, § 51-56-1400, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]
Part I, Gray Water Systems, is not adopted.
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