Summary
Highlights
Water Closet/Bidet Clearance00:02:03
No water closet or bidet shall be set closer than 0.375 meters from its center to any sidewall or obstruction.
Threaded Plastic Pipe Wall Thickness00:03:18
Threaded plastic pipe shall have a minimum wall thickness of Schedule 80.
Sud-Producing Fixtures/Appliances00:03:56
All listed options (dishwashers, washing machines, etc.) are considered sud-producing fixtures or appliances.
Minimum Head of Water for Hydrostatic Test00:05:08
The minimum head of water in conducting a hydrostatic test is 3 meters.
Non-Potable Water Line Warning00:01:41
Each outlet on a non-potable water line that could be used for drinking or domestic purposes must be posted with a 'DANGER: UNSAFE WATER' sign.
Public Sewer Availability00:02:22
A public sewer may be considered unavailable if it is more than 61 meters from the proposed building.
Plumbing Fixture Drainage00:03:36
Where practicable, all plumbing fixtures shall be drained into the public sewer or private sewage disposal system by gravity.
Vacuum Breaker Installation Height00:05:24
Atmospheric vacuum breakers for water closets and urinal flushometer valves shall be installed at least 152 mm above the overflow rim.
Water Closet Fixture Units for Septic Tank Sizing00:05:45
Water closets should be computed as 6 fixture units when used in determining septic tank size.
Required Valve for Water Supplied Appliances00:00:20
A control gate valve is required ahead of each water supplied appliance, slip joints, or supply piping for non-metallic fixtures and appliances.
Definition of Plumbing Code00:00:41
A plumbing code is a set of regulations adapted by an administrative agency with jurisdiction over materials and design specifications in plumbing.
Definition of Insanitary00:01:04
The term 'insanitary' refers to conditions that are contrary to sanitary principles or injurious to health.
Permitted Use of CPVC Water Pipe00:01:22
CPVC water pipes may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems within a building.
Plumbing Permit Renewal Fee00:02:43
In case of renewal of a plumbing permit, half of the original amount shall be paid.
Maximum Manhole Distance00:03:02
The maximum distance between manholes should not exceed 91 meters.
Prohibited Water Piping Material00:04:14
Asbestos is specifically not listed in the plumbing code for use in water piping.
Maximum Lead Content in Water Pipes00:04:32
The maximum lead content allowed in pipes used to convey potable water is 8%.
Definition of Horizontal Pipe00:04:49
A pipe that makes an angle of more than 45 degrees from the vertical axis is considered a horizontal pipe.
Yoke Vent Connection Levels00:06:05
Yoke vents should connect at every fifth floor level.
Individual Vent Diameter00:06:21
The diameter of an individual vent shall not be less than 32 mm nor less than half the diameter of the drain it connects to.