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Question: 04-47 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: The storm building drain is 24″ in diameter and serviced with 4″ cleanouts. Can the fitting at the building drain that connects the cleanout to the drain be a tee or must it be a wye ? (fitting would be 24″ X 24″ X 4″) […]

Question: 08-29 Code Section: 7 Date: 23 October 2007 OBC 2006 Reference: 1.4.1.2., 7.2.1.3.(1), 7.2.6.1.(1) Question: Are roof drains required to conform or comply to any written standard? Interpretation: 1.4.1.2 – Roof Drain means a fitting or device installed in a roof. The next step would be to determine the material of the roof drain.

Question: 13-19 Code Section: 7 Date: 5 September 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted: Hoping for some input on an install regarding RWL’S. The piping comes down thru the building and exits about 2 ft. above grade onto the ground where it is to flow to a C.B. about 20 ft away. The C.B. terminates at

Question: 13-19 Code Section: 7 Date: 21 October 2013 OBC 2006 Reference: Question Submitted: Can you connect fixtures discharging clear water waste to storm and do they require a check valve. The only one listed is a drinking fountain. Interpretation: Any fixture that complies with the definition of clear water waste may connect to a