Question: 08-17 Code Section: 7 Date: 6 July 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.2.2.2.(8), 7.4.3.5, 7.5.7.7 (3),7.4.9.2(4), 7.6.1.5.(1). Question submitted: What type of Backflow protection would you require on the supply line to this macerating toilet Part #48 – Would it have to meet the requirements for an Air Admittance Valve. Interpretation: If the device is …
Question: 08-08 Code Section: 7 Date: 21 February 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: Question: Would the committee respond to the following? 1. Is there a regulation that prevents a certified plumber from installing backflow devices? 2. If so, under which Authority is it regulated? 3. Where a Municipality has a Bylaw for Backflow prevention in place, …
Question: 13-21 Code Section: 7 Date: 8 October 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted: Regarding the proper placement of a backflow preventer for a lawn irrigation system. My landscaper installed a back flow preventer as shown “current”. He says the placement of a BFP outside is common. The fall blowout of the system protects it …
Question: 13-21 Code Section: 7 Date: 3 October 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Code Section: Part 7 OBC 2006 Reference:Date: October 3, 2013 Question Submitted: I have recently come across this device on a job site. It’s a 3″ RP made by Watts. The device is coated in a blue epoxy coating. If you read the …
Question: 14-10 Code Section: 7 Date: 10 September 2014 OBC 2012 Reference: Question Submitted: We recently had a backflow inspection for a 2” DCVA for an apartments premise protection. The pressure coming into the building exceeds 100psi and because the expansion tank is only rated for a maximum pressure of 80psi we had to install …
