Air gaps, air breaks, and where indirect wastes are required

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  This state agency does not adopt sections identified with the following symbol: The Office of the State Fire Marshal’s adoption of this chapter or individual sections is applicable to structures regulated by other state agencies pursuant to Section 1.11.0.

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  CHAPTER 8

  INDIRECT WASTES

  801.0 General.

  801.1 Applicability. This chapter shall govern the materials, design, and installation of indirect waste piping, receptors, and connections; and provisions for discharge and disposal of condensate wastes, chemical wastes, industrial wastes, and clear water wastes.

  801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required. Indirect waste piping shall discharge into the building drainage system through an air gap or air break as set forth in this code. Where a drainage air gap is required by this code, the minimum vertical distance as measured from the lowest point of the indirect waste pipe or the fixture outlet to the flood-level rim of the receptor shall be not less than 1 inch (25.4 mm). 801.3 Food and Beverage Handling Establishments. Establishments engaged in the storage, preparation, selling, serving, processing, or other handling of food and beverage involving the following equipment that requires drainage shall provide indirect waste piping for refrigerators, refrigeration coils, freezers, walk-in coolers, iceboxes, ice-making machines, steam tables, egg boilers, coffee urns and brewers, hot-and-cold drink dispensers, and similar equipment. 801.3.1 Size of Indirect Waste Pipes. Except for refrigeration coils and ice-making machines, the size of the indirect waste pipe shall be not smaller than the drain on the unit, but shall be not smaller than 1 inch (25 mm), and the maximum developed length shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm). Indirect waste pipe for ice-making machines shall be not less than the drain on the unit and in no case less than [3] ⁄ 4 of an inch (20 mm). 801.3.2 Walk-In Coolers. For walk-in coolers, floor drains shall be permitted to be connected to a separate drainage line discharging into an outside receptor. The flood-level rim of the receptor shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) lower than the lowest floor drain. Such floor drains shall be trapped and individually vented. Cleanouts shall be provided at 90 degree (1.57 rad) turns and shall be accessibly located. Such waste shall discharge through an air gap or air break into a trapped and vented receptor, except that a full-size air gap is required where the indirect waste pipe is under vacuum. 801.3.3 Food-Handling Fixtures. Food-preparation sinks, steam kettles, potato peelers, ice cream dipper wells, and similar equipment shall be indirectly connected to the drainage system by means of an air gap.

• CPC § 801.3.1 High relevance — show source text

  801.3.1 Size of Indirect Waste Pipes. Except for refrigeration coils and ice-making machines, the size of the indirect waste pipe shall be not smaller than the drain on the unit, but shall be not smaller than 1 inch (25 mm), and the maximum developed length shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm). Indirect waste pipe for ice-making machines shall be not less than the drain on the unit and in no case less than [3] ⁄ 4 of an inch (20 mm). 801.3.2 Walk-In Coolers. For walk-in coolers, floor drains shall be permitted to be connected to a separate drainage line discharging into an outside receptor. The flood-level rim of the receptor shall be not less than 6 inches (152 mm) lower than the lowest floor drain. Such floor drains shall be trapped and individually vented. Cleanouts shall be provided at 90 degree (1.57 rad) turns and shall be accessibly located. Such waste shall discharge through an air gap or air break into a trapped and vented receptor, except that a full-size air gap is required where the indirect waste pipe is under vacuum. 801.3.3 Food-Handling Fixtures. Food-preparation sinks, steam kettles, potato peelers, ice cream dipper wells, and similar equipment shall be indirectly connected to the drainage system by means of an air gap. Bins, sinks, and other equipment having drainage connections and used for the storage of unpackaged ice used for human ingestion, or used in direct contact with ready-to-eat food, shall be indirectly connected to the drainage system by means of an air gap. Each indirect waste pipe from foodhandling fixtures or equipment shall be separately piped to the indirect waste receptor and shall not combine with other indirect waste pipes. The piping from the equipment to the receptor shall be not less than the drain on the unit and in no case less than [1] ⁄ 2 of an inch (15 mm).

  801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps. Where the sink in a bar, soda fountain, or counter is so located that the trap serving the sink cannot be vented, the sink drain shall discharge through an air gap or air break (see Section 801.3.3) into an approved receptor that is vented. The developed length from the fixture outlet to the receptor shall not exceed 5 feet (1524 mm). 801.5 Connections from Water Distribution System. Indirect waste connections shall be provided for drains, overflows, or relief pipes from potable water pressure tanks, water heaters, boilers, and similar equipment that is connected to the potable water distribution system. Such indirect waste connections shall be made using a water-distribution air gap constructed in accordance with Table 603.3.1.

  801.6 Sterilizers. Lines, devices, or apparatus such as stills, sterilizers, and similar equipment requiring waste connections and used for sterile materials shall be indirectly connected using an air gap. Each such indirect waste pipe shall be separately piped to the receptor and shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm). Such receptors shall be located in the same room. 801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets. Appliances, devices, or apparatus not regularly classified as plumbing fixtures, but which have a drip or drainage outlets, shall be permitted to be drained by indirect waste pipes discharging into an open receptor through either an air gap or air break (see Section 801.3.1).

• CPC § 2025 High relevance — show source text

  Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage.

  This chapter regulates the design and installation of sanitary drainage systems to ensure they will work as intended. Drainage piping should not be oversized nor undersized, and constructed of approved materials to guard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging, and with cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned. The purpose of the sanitary drainage system is to remove effluent discharged from plumbing fixtures and other equipment to an approved point of disposal, such as a public sanitary system or private sewage disposal system.

  The basics of a sanitary drainage system include public and private sewage disposal; selection of materials; installation of the building drain and sewer; joining methods for pipe and fittings; drainage fixture units for sizing the drainage system; sumps and ejectors; vent sizing and length of vents; and testing.

  Chapter 8 Indirect Wastes.

  Chapter 8 regulates indirect waste connections that are required for plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances dealing with food preparation, dishwashing, potable liquids, and similar equipment. An indirect connection prevents sewage from backing up into a fixture or appliance, thus providing protection against potential health hazards. The waste pipe discharges through an air gap or air break into a waste receptor or standpipe. The protection in the form of an air gap is necessary when the contamination is a potential health hazard or cross connection with the potable water system. Where there is no possibility of contaminating the potable water (nonpotable discharge), the indirect waste pipe may connect in the form of an air break. This method is often preferred to prevent splashing. In addition, health care facilities and special wastes must be protected from contamination that may result from the connection to the drainage system. The waste must be treated to prevent any damage to the piping or sewage treatment process. Waste receptors are sized and designed to prevent splashing and allow for peak discharge conditions.

  Chapter 9 Vents.

  Chapter 9 regulates the material, design, and installation of vents. A vent system is a pipe or pipes installed in a drainage system that provide a flow of air to and from the system to ventilate it, provide a circulation of air to eliminate trap siphonage, and reduce back-pressure and vacuum surge. In addition, vents provide the rapid and silent flow of waste without exposing occupants of the building to any sewer gases. Proper installation of vents is crucial, as a telltale sign that there is a problem in the drain and vent system is related to the elevation of the horizontal portion of the venting. Venting is not limited to sanitary drainage systems. Venting methods are applicable to other drainage systems such as those for chemical waste, graywater waste, and clear water waste. Sizing the venting system is directly tied to the design of the drainage system. For example, the velocities in the drainage system and its peak flow rates affect the diameters in the venting system. Where the vertical distance between a fixture outlet and trap is excessive, velocities in the entire drainage system will be greater than those in the vent sizing table. All venting methods in this chapter are categorized as either dry vents or wet vents. Vent stacks, stack vents, branch vents, island vents, relief vents, and individual vents are dry vents. Wet vents (horizontal or vertical), circuit vents, combination drain and vents are versions of “wet venting” in which the vent is wetted by drainage flow.

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• CPC § 801.4 High relevance — show source text

  The piping from the equipment to the receptor shall be not less than the drain on the unit and in no case less than [1] ⁄ 2 of an inch (15 mm).

  801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps. Where the sink in a bar, soda fountain, or counter is so located that the trap serving the sink cannot be vented, the sink drain shall discharge through an air gap or air break (see Section 801.3.3) into an approved receptor that is vented. The developed length from the fixture outlet to the receptor shall not exceed 5 feet (1524 mm). 801.5 Connections from Water Distribution System. Indirect waste connections shall be provided for drains, overflows, or relief pipes from potable water pressure tanks, water heaters, boilers, and similar equipment that is connected to the potable water distribution system. Such indirect waste connections shall be made using a water-distribution air gap constructed in accordance with Table 603.3.1.

  801.6 Sterilizers. Lines, devices, or apparatus such as stills, sterilizers, and similar equipment requiring waste connections and used for sterile materials shall be indirectly connected using an air gap. Each such indirect waste pipe shall be separately piped to the receptor and shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm). Such receptors shall be located in the same room. 801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets. Appliances, devices, or apparatus not regularly classified as plumbing fixtures, but which have a drip or drainage outlets, shall be permitted to be drained by indirect waste pipes discharging into an open receptor through either an air gap or air break (see Section 801.3.1).

  802.0 Approvals. 802.1 General. No plumbing fixtures served by indirect waste pipes or receiving discharge therefrom shall be installed until first approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  803.0 Indirect Waste Piping.

  803.1 Materials. Pipe, tube, and fittings conveying indirect waste shall be of such materials and design as to perform their intended function to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  803.2 Copper and Copper Alloys. Joints and connections in copper and copper alloy pipe and tube shall be installed in accordance with Section 705.3.

  803.3 Pipe Size and Length. Except as hereinafter provided, the size of indirect waste piping shall be in accordance with other sections of this code applicable to drainage and vent piping. No vent from indirect waste piping shall combine with a sewer-connected vent. Vents from indirect waste piping shall extend separately to the outside air. Indirect waste pipes exceeding 5 feet (1524 mm), but less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in length shall be directly trapped, but such traps need not be vented.

  Indirect waste pipes less than 15 feet (4572 mm) in length shall be not less than the diameter of the drain outlet or

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  INDIRECT WASTES

  tailpiece of the fixture, appliance, or equipment served, and in no case less than [1] ⁄ 2 of an inch (15 mm). Angles and changes of direction in such indirect waste pipes shall be provided with cleanouts to permit flushing and cleaning.

  804.0 Indirect Waste Receptors.

  **804.1 Standpipe Receptors.

• CPC § 2025 High relevance — show source text

  An acceptable air supply for combustion and ventilation is necessary for the proper operation of fuel-burning appliances. A shortage of combustion air can result in incomplete combustion and the production of poisonous gases, such as carbon monoxide or appliance overheating. Ventilation air provides cooling for the appliance casing and internal controls. Inadequate ventilation of the space in which an appliance is installed can result in increased surrounding temperatures that stress the appliance itself or other appliances in the vicinity.

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  Chapter 6 Water Supply and Distribution.

  Chapter 6 regulates the design, material, and installation of water supply and distribution systems, including residential fire sprinklers. The water supply and distribution system is designed to achieve the correct water pressure and flow rates and avoid cross-connections. For fixtures to perform properly, an acceptable supply of potable water is essential to their operation and use. Cross-connections and backflow are ranked as the highest priority because of the long history of recognized health risks posed by cross-connections, outbreaks, or cases of waterborne disease. Piping materials and components are evaluated for their possible effect on the potable water with which they are in contact. The intent is to control the potential adverse health effects produced by indirect additives, products, and materials that come in contact with potable water. When selecting materials for water supply and distribution systems, consider water pressure, water temperature, compatibility with the water supply, durability, support, and sustainability.

  In addition, this chapter regulates the design, location, materials, and installation of multipurpose and stand-alone sprinkler systems that do not include the use of antifreeze. Where systems are installed as a portion of the water distribution system under the requirements of this chapter and are not provided with a fire department connection, backflow protection for the water supply system is not required.

  Chapter 7 Sanitary Drainage.

  This chapter regulates the design and installation of sanitary drainage systems to ensure they will work as intended. Drainage piping should not be oversized nor undersized, and constructed of approved materials to guard against fouling, deposit of solids, clogging, and with cleanouts so arranged that the pipes may be readily cleaned. The purpose of the sanitary drainage system is to remove effluent discharged from plumbing fixtures and other equipment to an approved point of disposal, such as a public sanitary system or private sewage disposal system.

  The basics of a sanitary drainage system include public and private sewage disposal; selection of materials; installation of the building drain and sewer; joining methods for pipe and fittings; drainage fixture units for sizing the drainage system; sumps and ejectors; vent sizing and length of vents; and testing.

  Chapter 8 Indirect Wastes.

  Chapter 8 regulates indirect waste connections that are required for plumbing fixtures and plumbing appliances dealing with food preparation, dishwashing, potable liquids, and similar equipment. An indirect connection prevents sewage from backing up into a fixture or appliance, thus providing protection against potential health hazards. The waste pipe discharges through an air gap or air break into a waste receptor or standpipe. The protection in the form of an air gap is necessary when the contamination is a potential health hazard or cross connection with the potable water system. Where there is no possibility of contaminating the potable water (nonpotable discharge), the indirect waste pipe may connect in the form of an air break.

• CPC § 316.0 High relevance — show source text

  INCREASERS AND REDUCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.0

  INDIRECT-FIRED WATER HEATERS . . . . . . . .211.0, 505.4,

  603.5.4, 608.7 INDIRECT WASTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 8 Air gap or break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .807.0 Approval required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .802.0 Aspirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.9, 1303.5

  Chemical wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.0

  Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.2, 803.3

  Clear water wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812.0

  Condensate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .814.1, 814.1.1, 814.5 Food handling fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.3 High temperature discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .810.1 Interceptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .902.1 Receptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.4, 804.0 Sterile equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .801.6, 806.0, 1303.4.1 Swimming pools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .813.0 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.2, 803.3, 814.5

  Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .803.3

  Where required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2

  INDIVIDUAL VENTS . . . . . . . . . . .211.0, Table 703.2, 904.1,

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  INDUSTRIAL WASTES

• CPC § 907.0 High relevance — show source text

  RELIEF VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .907.0, 911.3, B 101.4

  Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .805.1

  Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0

  Interceptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009.4 REMOTE OUTLET, DEFINITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .220.0

  RENDERERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.7

  REPAIRING

  Defective gas pipe, prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.5.7

  REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO

  PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS . . . . . . . .102.4

  REQUIRED

  Air gaps or air breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2 Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1505.11, 1506.10.3,

  1602.9

  Area of subsurface irrigation

  fields and mulch basins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1504.2

  Drainage or sewer connections . . . . . . . . .304.1, 713.0

  Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1506.10.5, 1603.18

  Flushing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413.1 Fuel gas pipe size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1215.0 Fuel gas supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1214.0 Gravity drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .709.0

  Hot and cold water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.2.1

  Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1406.0, 1502.3.4,

  1605.3.4

  Low-pressure cutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609.9 Medical gas and medical vacuum pipe size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1323.1

  Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104.0

• CPC § 722.3 High relevance — show source text

  722.3 Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  722.4 Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  722.5 Disposal Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  723.0 Building Sewer Test . . . . . . . . . . .178

  723.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  724.0 Meat and Poultry Processing Plant Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  725.0 Collection Center and

  Facilities Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  726.0 Drainage and Plumbing, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  727.0 Emergency Sanitary Drainage . . .178

  CHAPTER 8 INDIRECT WASTES . . . . . . . . . .179

  801.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  801.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required . . .181

  801.3 Food and Beverage Handling Establishments . . . . . . .181

  801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps . . . .181

  801.5 Connections from Water Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  801.6 Sterilizers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  801.7 Drip or Drainage Outlets . . . . . . . .181

  802.0 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  802.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  803.0 Indirect Waste Piping . . . . . . . . . .181

  803.1 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  803.2 Copper and Copper Alloys . . . . . .181

  803.3 Pipe Size and Length . . . . . . . . . .181

  804.0 Indirect Waste Receptors . . . . . . .182

  804.1 Standpipe Receptors . . . . . . . . . .182

  805.0 Pressure Drainage Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

  805.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

  806.0 Sterile Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

  806.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

  807.0 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

  807.1 Non-Classed Apparatus . . . . . . . .182

  807.2 Undiluted Condensate Waste . . . .182

  807.3 Domestic Dishwashing Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

• CPC § 718.2 High relevance — show source text

  TABLE OF CONTENTS

  718.2 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176

  718.3 Protection from Damage . . . . . . .176

  719.0 Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  719.1 Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  719.2 No Additional Cleanouts . . . . . . . .177

  719.3 Building Sewer Cleanouts . . . . . .177

  719.4 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  719.5 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  719.6 Manholes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  720.0 Sewer and Water Pipes . . . . . . . .177

  720.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  721.0 Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  721.1 Building Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  Table 721.1 Minimum Horizontal Distance Required from Building Sewer . . . .177

  721.2 Abutting Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

  722.0 Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal Facilities . . . . . .177

  722.1 Building (House) Sewer . . . . . . . .177

  722.2 Cesspools, Septic Tanks, and Seepage Pits . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  722.3 Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  722.4 Ownership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  722.5 Disposal Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  723.0 Building Sewer Test . . . . . . . . . . .178

  723.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  724.0 Meat and Poultry Processing Plant Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  725.0 Collection Center and

  Facilities Drainage . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  726.0 Drainage and Plumbing, General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

  727.0 Emergency Sanitary Drainage . . .178

  CHAPTER 8 INDIRECT WASTES . . . . . . . . . .179

  801.0 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  801.1 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181

  801.2 Air Gap or Air Break Required . . .181

  801.3 Food and Beverage Handling Establishments . . . . . . .181

  801.4 Bar and Fountain Sink Traps . . . .181

• CPC § 610.3 High relevance — show source text

  610.3, 610.12.1,

  L 501.0, L 502.0, L 503.0 HOUSE DRAINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Building drain) HOUSE SEWERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(see Building sewer)

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  IDENTIFICATION

  Cast-iron soil pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701.2 Copper tubing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .604.4 Fuel gas piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1208.7.5 Medical gas and medical vacuum systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1318.5,

  1323.13 – 1323.13.3,

  1323.14, 1323.15 Piping, fittings, traps, and fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301.2.1 Potable and nonpotable water lines . . . . . . . . . . .615.0 Water, nonpotable and potable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601.3

  INCREASERS AND REDUCERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316.0

  INDIRECT-FIRED WATER HEATERS . . . . . . . .211.0, 505.4,

  603.5.4, 608.7 INDIRECT WASTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chapter 8 Air gap or break . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.2 Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .807.0 Approval required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .802.0 Aspirators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603.5.9, 1303.5

  Chemical wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .811.0

  Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .801.3.2, 803.3

  Clear water wastes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .812.0

• CPC § 811.3 High relevance — show source text

  CPVC pipe and fittings shall comply with ASTM F2618. PP pipe and fittings shall comply with ASTM F1412 or CSA B181.3. PVDF pipe and fittings shall comply with ASTM F1673 or CSA B181.3. Chemical-resistant glass pipe and fittings shall comply with ASTM C1053. High-silicon iron pipe and fittings shall comply with ASTM A861.

  811.3 Joining Materials. Joining materials shall be of approved type and quality.

  811.4 Access. Where practicable, the piping shall be readily accessible and installed with the maximum of clearance from other services.

  811.5 Permanent Record. The owner shall make and keep a permanent record of the location of piping and venting carrying chemical waste.

  811.6 Chemical Vent. No chemical vent shall intersect

  vents for other services.

  811.7 Discharge. Chemical wastes shall be discharged in a manner approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  811.8 Diluted Chemicals. The provisions of this section about materials and methods of construction shall not apply to installations such as photographic or x-ray darkrooms or research or control laboratories where minor amounts of ade quately diluted chemicals are discharged.

  812.0 Clear Water Wastes.

  812.1 General. Water lifts, expansion tanks, cooling jackets, sprinkler systems, drip or overflow pans, or similar devices that discharge clear wastewater into the building drainage system shall discharge through an indirect waste.

  813.0 Swimming Pools.

  813.1 General. Pipes carrying wastewater from swimming or wading pools, including pool drainage and backwash from filters, shall be installed as an indirect waste. Where a pump is used to discharge pool waste water to the drainage system, the pump discharge shall be installed as an indirect waste.

  814.0 Condensate Waste and Control.

  814.1 Condensate Disposal. Condensate from air washers, air-cooling coils, condensing appliances, and the over

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  flow from evaporative coolers and similar water-supplied equipment or similar air-conditioning equipment shall be collected and discharged to an approved plumbing fixture or disposal area. Where discharged into the drainage system, equipment shall drain using an indirect waste pipe. The waste pipe shall have a slope of not less than [1] ⁄ 8 inch per foot (10.4 mm/m) or 1 percent slope and shall be of an approved corrosion-resistant material not smaller than the outlet size in

  accordance with Section 814.3 or Section 814.4 for air-cooling coils or condensing appliances, respectively. Condensate or wastewater shall not drain over a public way.

  814.1.1 Condensate Pumps. Where approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, condensate pumps shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instal lation instructions. Pump discharge shall rise vertically to a point where it is possible to connect to a gravity condensate drain and discharged to an approved disposal point. Each condensing unit shall be provided with a separate sump and interlocked with the equipment to prevent the equipment from operating during a failure. Separate pumps shall be permitted to connect to a single gravity indirect waste where equipped with check valves and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

• CPC § 814.3.1 High relevance — show source text

  Condensate drain sizing for other slopes or other conditions shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  Air-conditioning waste pipes, 1¼ of an inch (32 mm) and larger in size, shall be constructed of materials specified in Chapter 7. Condensate waste piping less than 1¼ of an inch (32 mm) in size shall be permitted to be PVC, CPVC, PE, PP, copper, or other rigid materials approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.

  814.3.1 Cleanouts. Condensate drain lines shall be configured or provided with a cleanout to permit the clearing of blockages and for maintenance without requiring the drain line to be cut. 814.4 Appliance Condensate Drains. Condensate drain lines from individual condensing appliances shall be sized as required by the manufacturer’s instructions. Condensate drain lines serving more than one appliance connecting to a common indirect waste pipe shall have the connections to the indirect waste pipe protected by a sanitary waste valve complying with ASME A112.18.8, condensate trap complying with IAPMO IGC 196, or trap with a trap primer. 814.5 Point of Discharge. Air-conditioning condensate waste pipes shall connect indirectly to the drainage system through an air gap or air break to trapped and vented receptors, dry wells, mop sinks, leach pits, or the tailpiece of plumbing fixtures. An individual condensate drain shall be trapped in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions or in accordance with Section 814.4.

  TABLE 814.3

  MINIMUM CONDENSATE PIPE SIZE

  For SI units: 1 ton of refrigerant = 3.52 kW, 1 inch = 25 mm

  For SI units: °C = (°F-32)/1.8

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  814.6 Condensate Waste from Air-Conditioning Coils. Where the condensate waste from air-conditioning coils discharges by direct connection to a lavatory tailpiece or to an approved accessible inlet on a bathtub overflow, the connection shall be located in the area controlled by the same person controlling the air-conditioned space. 814.7 Plastic Fittings. Female plastic screwed fittings shall be used with male plastic fittings and plastic threads.

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  CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE – MATRIX ADOPTION TABLE

  CHAPTER 9 - VENTS

  (Matrix Adoption Tables are non-regulatory, intended only as an aid to the code user. See Chapter 1 for state agency authority and building applications.)