Section 2-1-3 PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS:

    

All plumbing construction work and the inspections thereof shall be in conformity with the provisions of this Code and with the 2003 edition of the Uniform Pluming Code which is hereby adopted by the City, with the following specific deletions and additions:

Chapter 1 is deleted in its entirety

Section 318.4    Test Requirements (Food Handling Establishments) is amended to read as follows:

    318.4 Soil and drainpipes located above such areas shall be subjected to a standing water test of not less than ten (10) feet (3048 mm).

Section 402.7    Timing Devices is added to read as follows:

    402.7 A toilet or urinal which employs a timing device or other mechanisms to flush periodically or which continually flushes shall not be installed.

Section 413        Minimum Number of Required Fixtures is deleted in its entirety.

Table 4-1    Minimum Plumbing Facilities, Table 4-1 is deleted in its entirety.  (Refer to the building code for number of fixtures required.)

Section 604.1     Materials is amended by adding a new sentence to the end  to read as follows:

    604.1    Water distribution pipe, building supply water pipe, and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, or other approved materials.  Asbestos-cement, CPVC, PE, PVC or PEX water pipe manufactured to recognized standards may be used for cold water distribution systems outside a building.  CPVC, PEX water pipe, tubing, and fittings manufactured to recognized standards may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems within a building.  All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar devices, shall be of a like material, except where otherwise approved by the Administrative Authority.  Plastic piping shall be limited to buildings defined as combustible construction by this Code.

Subsection 701.1.2    Materials is deleted in its entirety and a new Subsection 701.1.2 is added to read as follows:

    701.1.2    Plastic piping used for drainage waste and vent systems shall be limited to buildings defined as combustible construction by the currently adopted Building Codes.

Section 704.3    Fixture Connections is amended to read as follows:

    704.3 Pot sinks, scullery sinks, dishwashing sinks, silverware sinks, commercial dishwashing machines, silverware-washing machines and similar fixtures shall be indirectly connected to the drainage systems by means of an air gap.

Section 707.9     Cleanouts is amended by adding a new sentence to the end to read as follows:

    707.9 Each cleanout,unless installed under an approved cover plate, shall be above grade, readily accessible, and so located as to serve the purpose for which it is intended.  Cleanouts located under cover plates shall be so installed as to provide the clearances and accessibility required by this section. A cleanout shall be provided on every sewer connection serving all structures, trailers or mobile homes, with said clean-out placed so as to fall outside the area covered by the structure, trailer or mobile home.

Subsection 903.1.2    Materials is deleted in its entirety and a new subsection 903.1.2 is added to read as follows:

    903.1.2    Plastic piping used for drainage waste and vent systems shall be limited to buildings defined as combustible construction by the currently adopted Building Codes.

Section 1101.3    Material Uses is deleted in its entirety and a new subsection 1101.3 is added to read the following:

    Section 1101.3    Plastic piping used for drainage waste and vent systems shall be limited to buildings defined as combustible construction by the currently adopted Building Codes.

Section 1101.9    Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle Washing Establishments is amended to read as follows:

    1101.9 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle Washing Establishments.  Public filling stations and motor vehicle washing establishments shall have the paved area sloped toward contained sumps or gratings, which are not connected to the public sewer, within the property lines.  Curbs not less than six (6) inches (152 mm) high shall be placed where required to direct water to gratings or sumps.

Section 1101.10       Paved Areas is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1103.0     Traps on Storm Drains and Leaders is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1104.3      Combining Storm with Sanitary Drainage is deleted in its entirety.

Section 1213.0    Liquefied Petroleum Gas Facilities and Piping is deleted in its entirety and a new section 1213.0 is added to read as follows:

    1213.0  All LPG facilities and piping shall comply with NRS 590 and NFPA 54 and 58 requirements.

Chapter 13    Medical Gas Systems is deleted in its entirety and a new Chapter 13 is added to read as follows:

    Chapter 13    Requirements for medical gas shall comply with NFPA Chapter 99 in its entirety.

Appendix J2   Definitions is deleted in its entirety and a new Appendix J2 is added to read as follows:

    Reclaimed waste is water, which as a result of tertiary treatment of domestic wastewater by a public agency, is suitable for a direct beneficial use or a controlled use that would not otherwise occur.  The State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection shall approve the level of treatment and quality of the reclaimed water.

Appendix J10   Approved Uses of Reclaimed Water is deleted in its entirety and a new Appendix J10 is added to read as follows:

    Use of reclaimed water shall require approval of the Administrative Authority and the officials designated by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection.

Appendix K     Private Sewage Disposal Systems is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix L6.0    Special Venting of Fixtures is deleted in its entirety.


(Ord. 636, Repealed and Replaced, 08/23/2005, Prior Text)