Question: 04-37 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: If a kitchen or bar sink is supplied with 49 C (120 F) water to the faucet, this would meet the requirement of the new regulation. If an Insta hot dispenser is installed as a separate appliance on the side or back of the sink, would this appliance …
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Question: 04-49 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: I have a concern with the message we are sending to the membership regarding the temperature issue. On page 27 of the Nov/Dec issue of the Bulletin concerns are raised as to how temperature control is achieved with the recommendation to reduce the water temperature at the source …
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Question: 04-51 Code Section: Date: OBC Reference: Background: With the advent of the new Ontario Regulation 23/04, change to the Ontario Building Code, with regards mixing valves, I would like to obtain the opinion of your Association on an issue. While the new regulation is quite clear that when a water heater is changed out, …
Question: 05-14 Code Section: 7 Date: 28 September 2008 OBC Reference: Re: Subsection 7.6.5. Water Temperature ControlI have a situation involving a replacement water heater in a multi residential unit. There are several water heaters connected together to serve the units, only one of the water heaters needs to be replaced. What should be done …
Question: 05-20 Code Section: Date: 28 September 2008 OBC Reference: A plumber needs to replace a water heater in a travel trailer, the trailer itself is not moved around but it could be if the owner wanted to move to another park. Does the water temperature requirement in the code apply to this replacement? (On. …
