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Question: 06-40 Code Section: 7 Date: 19 October 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.3.6.4.(1) Question: 7.3.6.4.(1) appears to have a significant change to the wording in the 2006 code. The new code requires that where a water test is made, it shall be done with a 3.0 metre head. A(n OPIA) Branch opinion from May 15, […]

Question: 08-31 Code Section: 7 Date: 19 October 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.6.1.1(4). Question: (In reference to) an issue with the supply of hot potable water in commercial buildings. An old legion hall in the west end of Windsor was purchased but the University and converted to classrooms. During the construction phase, the plumber on

Question: 09-02 Code Section: 7 Date: 8 February 2009 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.6.1.16. Question: Would the valve (EXV- 78-RV) and the subsequent drawing listed in the attachment achieve compliance with OBC 7.6.1.16 Thermal Expansion protection due to installation of a backflow preventer. Interpretation: No, The valve shown is for use as an isolation valve for

Question: 09-16 Code Section: 7 Date: 23 September 2009 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.6.1.3. Question: Sentence 7.6.1.3.(2) of (the) OBC states that if (a) water meter is installed, the drain port shall be installed downstream of the water meter. However, in some municipalities, by using sentence 7.6.1.3.(5), the installation of (the) drain port is seen upstream

Question: 11-17 Code Section: 7 Date: 14 September 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.1.5.3. Question Submitted: Can harvested storm water be used for irrigation on green roofs? Interpretation: If not connected to a potable plumbing system, yes. If connected to a recycled system for greywater re-use, the code does not permit this.