Question: 07-46 Code Section: 7 Date: November 5th, 2007 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.6.5 Question: Attached, please find a new type of mixing valve. (Re: Honeywell AMX Series) Is it acceptable to use in a residential application? The specs show how easy it is to adjust temperature above 120F with an Allen wrench. Answer: Conforming to ASSE …
Question: 04-38 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: Question: If a thermostatic mixing valve is installed downstream of the hot water tank to regulate the hot water to the entire house to 120 degrees F. Do you still require a pressure balance shower faucet? (On. Reg. 403/97) Sentence 7.2.10.7.(2) tells us that a pressure balanced faucet …
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Question: 04-37 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: If a kitchen or bar sink is supplied with 49 C (120 F) water to the faucet, this would meet the requirement of the new regulation. If an Insta hot dispenser is installed as a separate appliance on the side or back of the sink, would this appliance …
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Question: 04-49 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: I have a concern with the message we are sending to the membership regarding the temperature issue. On page 27 of the Nov/Dec issue of the Bulletin concerns are raised as to how temperature control is achieved with the recommendation to reduce the water temperature at the source …
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Question: 04-51 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: Background: With the advent of the new Ontario Regulation 23/04, change to the Ontario Building Code, with regards mixing valves, I would like to obtain the opinion of your Association on an issue. While the new regulation is quite clear that when a water heater is changed out, …
