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2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING AND
FUEL GAS CODE
SECTION C-107. LOCAL AMENDMENTS .
Sec. C-107. International Fuel Gas Code .
1. The administrative ofcer is the building ofcial. Chapter 18
of this Code shall apply to enforcement and administration
of this code in the same manner as it applies to the building
code. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and
authority with respect to this code as it has with respect to
the building code.
2. Delete Sections FG103, FG106 and FG10.
3. Even if otherwise permitted by this code:
a. Copper, brass or aluminum tubing or piping shall not be
used in the City.
b. Thermo plastic pipe may be used for gas lines only if it:
(i) meets ASTM D2513 (or equivalent, or better), (ii) is
identied by proper markings and (iii) is installed with a
locator wire (No. 14 gauge copper wire).
c. Thermo plastic pipe shall terminate above ground
outside of buildings only if installed in pre-manufactured
anodeless risers or service head adapter risers, all
in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation
instructions
4. Amend Section 406.4 (G2417.4) to read in its entirety as
follows: "Low pressure (not to exceed 0.5 PSI) gas piping
shall withstand a pressure of at least 10 inches of mercury
for a period of time not less than 10 minutes without showing
any drop in pressure, except that the following shall apply
in the case of new construction: The newly-constructed
system must withstand a pressure of at least 25 PSI for a
period of not less than 10 minutes without showing any drop
in pressure as an initial pressure test, and the system must
also withstand a pressure as a nal test. Higher pressure
piping must withstand pressure of at least 10 PSI, but never
less than twice the maximum pressure to which the piping
will be subjected in operation, for a period of at least 10
minutes without showing a drop in pressure, but the higher
pressures required for new construction, above, shall be
used to test new construction in lieu of the 10-PSI level
prescribed by this sentence."
5. There must be a permanently-installed stairway, either
xed or folding, to serve attic space where appliances or
equipment are located. The opening must be at least 25.5” X
54”, and any folding staircase must be rated for at least 350
pounds capacity and at least 20 minutes re resistance.
6. Even if otherwise permitted by this code, undiluted liqueed
petroleum gas, or "LPG," shall not be used at any xed
location in the City. Exception: This does not prohibit the use
of such gas in quantities of 10 gallons or less.
7.
Each new or replaced gas meter shall be located on the
same building site that it serves.
Sec. C-109. International Plumbing Code
1.
The administrative ofcer is the building ofcial. Chapter 18
of this Code shall apply to enforcement and administration
of this code in the same manner as it applies to the building
code. The BSC shall have the same jurisdiction and authority
with respect to this code as it has with respect to the building
code.
2.
Delete: All appendices to and section P103, P106 AND P109 of
the International Plumbing Code..
3.
Even if otherwise permitted by the IPC:
a.
Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) pipe and ttings,
Type M copper, lead-based pipe, aluminum DWV pipe
and components are not approved materials for use.
Air admittance valves are only approved for use in an
unenclosed, i.e. outdoor kitchen
b.
Polybutylene, Polyethylene (PB, PE, PEX-AL-PEX,
PE-AL-PE) are forbidden to be used for water
service or distribution piping in concealed spaces
(including attics).
c.
The jointing procedure approved for PEX-a shall be a
procedure utilizing ASTM F 1960 Fittings and PEX Rings,
only.
d.
Should a PEX-a or CPVC manifold system be installed it
shall not be located on a wall shared with a garage.
4.
Even if otherwise permitted by the IPC:
a.
PVC water pipe and ttings are not allowed for use
in the City. Exceptions: (A) Schedule 40 meeting
ASTM D1785 (or better) PVC water pipe may be used
where permitted by the IPC, but only if: (i) it is installed
underground (but see next paragraph requiring copper
lines in some locations) or as pool piping, (ii) all joints
are primed and glued as required by the manufacturer's
recommendations (and the primer must be purple or
another distinctive color, except on above-ground pool
piping), and (iii) it is identified by proper markings. (B)
This section does not apply to irrigation systems.
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b.
PVC joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A
primer that conforms to ASTM F656 shall be applied before
solvent cementing.