Question: 07-01 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: 7.6.3.1.(3), 7.6.3.2., 11.3.1.1. (1) Question: An addition to an existing house to provide additional family members. Additional fixtures to be added to the existing total of at least 15 fixtures due to additional bathroom, laundry etc. 7.6.3.2 states that no water system shall have a capacity …
Question: 05-19 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: How does Sentence 7.6.2.3.(8) apply to Article 7.6.2.3. and what is the intent? Interpretation: (On. Reg. 403/97) As the title of the Sub-section would suggest, the intent of the Articles are to protect the potable water systems from contamination. The various Sentences in Article 7.6.2.3. …
Question: 05-18 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: What is an acceptable backflow prevention valve for an underground sprinkler system at a residence? Interpretation: (On. Reg. 403/97) If it is determined from the installation of the lawn sprinkler system that the hazard is moderate and that protection is against back siphonage only, then …
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Question: 05-02 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: I’ve inspected an installation using the potable hot water as a heat source. The cold water passes through a ATakagi T-KD20 instantaneous water heater, to supply the hot water for the radiant heat loop, and has a branch just downstream of the heater to supply …
Question: 04-44 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: Is the pipe manufactured by Wirsbo for distribution systems? What type of pipe is it and where is it referenced in the code? Interpretation: (On. Reg. 403/97) Wirsbo tubing is manufactured for distribution systems and is referred to as Aquapex. The name gives away the …
