Question: 11-13 Code Section: 7 Date: 14 September 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted:Can the 2-inch vent connection serving on a Water Closet carrier be used as a drainage fitting? Interpretation:No, it does not have the characteristics of a drainage fitting.
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Question: 11-15 Code Section: 7 Date: 14 September 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted:Can the trap seal on inlet side of the trap rise into the fixture outlet pipe due to the trap armbeing installed too high? Interpretation:The consensus is that a code change proposal; that all fixture outlet pipes be installed abovethe weir of
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Question: 11-01 Code Section: 7 Date: 18 January 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.7.2(2), (3), (5) and (6). Question Submitted: 7.4.7.2 Size and Spacing of Cleanouts7.4.7.3 Manholes7.4.7.4 Location of Cleanouts At our branch meeting on December 16/10 a discussion concerning manholes being used fora 6″ sanitary sewer was put forward. A manhole can be used because
Question: 11-02 Code Section: 7 Date: 19 January 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.3.2 Question Submitted: The Mechanical Engineer for our new Library designed the hub drains for the HWT overflowsin 4 locations to be placed in a shaft with an access door. Article 7.4.3.2 seems to say this is ano no. The Engineer claims he
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Question: 13-10 Code Section: 7 Date: 15 August 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted: We have a hotel being constructed here in my community and the plumber is wondering if the small bar sinks in the suites can have a concealed overflow. 7.2.2.4. seems pretty clear, and these sinks are not intended for dishwashing or food preparation. Interpretation:
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