Question: 05-13 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: If a 2″ branch vent is receiving 12-1 1/2” vents other than water closets and only 5 water closets, would the 2′” branch vent need to be increased in size if an additional 2 – 1 1/4″ were added in lieu of the 6th water …
Question: 05-13 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: This is a four part question and all are not related. However: 1. what is the minimum size vent required for a manhole that is within a building, please state the code section? 2. 7.5.5.3.(1)(c) and (2) talks about cumulative change. The question pertains to …
Question: 05-16 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: Is there a data/ info base that I can access for other acceptable ways on part 7, plumbing ie: island sinks for venting? Interpretation: (On. Reg. 403/97) First part – other info available? Don’t know of any databases, but suggest running the vent below the …
Question: 05-21 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: 7.4.6.3. (2) requires that a sump that receives sanitary sewage be vented. Is there an exemption to this requirement if the sump is located on the exterior of a building? Interpretation: (On. Reg. 403/97) Sentence 7.4.6.3. (2) Of the OBC makes neither exceptions nor …
Question: 08-06 Code Section: 7 Date: 8 February 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 1.4.1.2.(1), 7.5.2.1.(1)(g) Question: The attached illustration… (is)…in regards to the venting of a water closet and bath tub installation. Our inspectors are seeing this in housing and to me it does not look right but I am wondering if it meets the wet …
