1105.2 Setback Roofs. Drains on setback roofs shall be
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permitted to be connected to the controlled-flow drainage systems provided: (1) The setback is designed for storing water, or (2) The square footage of the setback drainage area is con verted as outlined in Section 1105.0 to gpm, and the
(2) The square footage of the setback drainage area is con verted as outlined in Section 1105.0 to gpm, and the storm-water pipe sizes in the controlled-flow system are based on the sum of the loads. (3) The branch from each of the roof drains that are not pro vided with controlled flow shall be sized in accordance
The branch from each of the roof drains that are not pro vided with controlled flow shall be sized in accordance with Table 1103.1.
10 foot (3048 mm) head of water. The water shall be kept in the system or the portion of the test for not less than 15 minutes before inspection starts; the system shall then be tight. 1107.2.2 Air Test. The air test shall be made by attaching an air compressor testing apparatus to a suitable opening after closing other inlets and outlets to the system, forcing air into the system until there is a uniform gauge pressure of 5 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (34 kPa) or sufficient pressure to balance a column of mercury 10 inches (34 kPa) in height. This pressure shall be held without the introduction of additional air for not less than 15 minutes. 1107.2.3 Exceptions. Where circumstances exist that make air and water tests described in Section 1107.2.1 and Section 1107.2.2 impractical, see Section 105.3.
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- Chapter 1 — GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
- Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
- Chapter 3 — GENERAL REGULATIONS
- Chapter 4 — PLUMBING FIXTURES AND FIXTURE FITTINGS
- Chapter 5 — WATER HEATERS
- Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
- Chapter 7 — SANITARY DRAINAGE
- Chapter 8 — INDIRECT WASTES
- Chapter 9 — VENTS
- Chapter 10 — TRAPS AND INTERCEPTORS
▸Chapter 11 — STORM DRAINAGE
Overview- 1101.2 Where Required. Roofs, paved areas, yards, courts,
- 1101.3 Storm Water Drainage to Sanitary Sewer Pro-hibited. Sto…
- 1101.4 Material Uses. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying
- 1101.5 Expansion Joints Required. Expansion joints or
- 1101.6 Subsoil Drains. Subsoil drains shall be provided
- 1101.9 Window Areaway Drains. Window areaways at a
- 1101.10 Filling Stations and Motor Vehicle WashingEstablishmen…
- 1101.11 Paved Areas. Where the occupant creates surface
- 1101.12 Roof Drainage. Roof drainage shall comply with
- 1101.7 Building Subdrains. Building subdrains located
- 1101.8 Areaway Drains. Open subsurface space adjacent
- 1101.13 Cleanouts. Cleanouts for building storm drains
- 1101.16 Leaders, Conductors, and Connections.
- 1101.14 Rainwater Sumps. Rainwater sumps serving
- 1101.15 Traps on Storm Drains and Leaders. Leaders
- 1102.2 Dome Strainers Required. Roof drains shall have
- 1102.3 Roof Drain Flashings. The connection between
- 1103.2 Size of Horizontal Storm Drains and Sewers.
- 1103.3 Size of Roof Gutters. The size of semi-circular
- 1103.4 Side Walls Draining onto a Roof. Where vertical walls p…
- 1104.0 Values for Continuous Flow.1104.1 General. Where there …
- 1105.0 Controlled-Flow Roof Drainage.1105.1 Application. Inste…
- 1105.2 Setback Roofs. Drains on setback roofs shall be
- 1106.2 Siphonic Roof Drainage Systems. The design of
- 1106.3 Siphonic Roof Drains. Siphonic roof drains shall
- 1107.2 Methods of Testing Storm Drainage Systems. Except for o…
- Chapter 12 — FUEL GAS PIPING
- Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICA…
- Chapter 14 — FIRESTOP PROTECTION
- Chapter 15 — ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS
- Chapter 16 — NONPOTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Chapter 17 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
- Appendix A — RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER SUPPLY SYS…
- Appendix B — EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT S…
- Appendix C — ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS
- Appendix D — SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS
- Appendix E — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RECREATIONAL V…
- Appendix F — FIREFIGHTER BREATHING AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix G — SIZING OF VENTING SYSTEMS
- Appendix H — PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
- Appendix I — INSTALLATION STANDARD FOR PEX TUBING SYSTEMS FOR …
- Appendix J — COMBINATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR COMBUSTION AND …
- Appendix K — POTABLE RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEMS
- Appendix L — SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES
- Appendix M — PEAK WATER DEMAND CALCULATOR