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 […]
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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
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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
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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
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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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