Question: 11-06 Code Section: 7 Date: 1 March 2011 OBC 2012 Reference: 7.6.1.1(1); 7.6.2.4.(5); 7.6.3.1.(1) Question Submitted:I have a question as to sizing a RP BFP. This is a commercial building with a 3” water service,the City has installed an 11/2” meter and the service to the building is reduced to 1”. What sizeBFP am […]
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Question: 14-12 Code Section: 7 Date: 17 September 2014 OBC 2012 Reference: 7.6.2.6 Question Submitted:7.6.2.6. Premise Isolation(1) Buildings or facilities where a moderate hazard or severe hazard may be caused by backflow shall be provided with premise isolation of the potable water system by the installation of a backflow preventer selected in accordance with Clauses
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Question: 13-17 Code Section: 7 Date: 2 October 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted: We are in the process of removing a grey water system with a chlorinator in a single family dwelling. The non-potable piping must now be reconnected to potable to serve the toilets. The system used an air gap on the make-up
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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
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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,
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