Fixtures

Question: 09-12 Code Section: Date: 10 September 2009 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.4.9.3 Question: (A) pre-plumbed shower stall with 1 rain shower head, 1 column telephone shower head and 8 body jets. Is a 2″ drain acceptable in this application? Referencing Table 7.4.9.3. (The contractor has reduced the drain to 1 ½” due to structural space […]

Question: 11-14 Code Section: 3 Date: 14 September 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted:1. Are you permitted to wash dishes in a food prep sink?2. Are you permitted to wash food in a directly connected dishwashing sink? Interpretation:1. No.2. No.

Question: 11-05 Code Section: 7 Date: 14 March 2011 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.2.2.1.(1); 7.2.2.4.(1);7.2.2.6.(1). Question Submitted: The Building Code requires that vitreous china , enamelled cast iron, porcelain enamelled steel, stainless steel and plastic plumbing fixtures shall conform to the CAN/CSA B45 standard. Is there a standard or a requirement for fixtures manufactured from cultured

Question: 10-32 Code Section: 7 Date: 19 December 2010 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.1.6.1(1) Question Submitted: A plumber has been asked to install a laundry tub in the fruit cellar of a single family dwellling.The inspector is stating that the laundry tub cannot be within the fruit cellar as it is not withingthe building envelope. Opinions

Question: 13-25 Code Section: 7 Date: 13 December 2013 OBC 2012 Reference: 7.4.9.3(1) Question Submitted: I wanted some insight to the following code reference that has been revised for the new 2012 OBC  ( Div B Part 7 table 7.4.9.3) The trap size for clothes washers has been changed from 1 ½” to 2”. My