Code of Ordinances Amendment - Title 14 International Plumbing Code Copyright 2014
City of Dubuque Action Items # 9.
ITEM TITLE: Code of Ordinances Amendment- Title 14 International
Plumbing Code
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending adoption of the International
Plumbing Code.
ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances Title 14 Building and Development, Chapter 1
Building Codes, Article H Plumbing Code, Sections 14-1 H-
1 International Plumbing Code Adopted and 14-1 H-2
International Plumbing Code Amendments by Repealing
Such Sections and Enacting New Sections in Lieu Thereof
Adopting the 2015 International Plumbing Code and by
Repealing Section 14-1 H-7 Plumbing Code Board and
Enacting a New Section 14-1 H-7 Mechanical and Plumbing
Code Board Providing for the Powers, Operation,
Membership and Meetings
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion
A
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
International Plumbing Code-MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Staff Memo Staff Memo
Ordinance Supporting Documentation
Suggested Motion Supporting Documentation
THE CITY OF Dubuque
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Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2007-2012-2013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2015 International I-Codes
DATE: June 1, 2016
The City of Dubuque has traditionally adopted the new International I-Codes every three
years. The adoption of the 2015 International I-Codes allows the City's inspection staff
to properly perform their duties during the plan review process, field inspections, and
upon completion issuing the Certificate of Occupancy, making sure all structures are
safe and meet minimum code requirements. The City of Dubuque will also benefit from
the adoption of the new I-Codes through the Insurance Services Organization (ISO)
Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule, which provides communities with an
overall score based on the effectiveness of adopted Building Codes. This score is then
analyzed by insurance companies and others to help determine property insurance
rates locally.
Building Services Manager Todd Carr recommends City Council adoption of the
following 2015 International I-Codes:
1. 2015 International Residential Code
2. 2015 International Building Code
3. 2015 International Mechanical Code
4. 2015 International Plumbing Code
5. 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
6. 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Micliael C. Van Milligen
MCVM:jh
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cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager
Todd Carr, Building Services Manager
Dubuque Building Services Department
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2007.2012.2013
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Todd Carr, Building Services Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of the 2015 International ]-Codes
DATE: June 1st, 2016
Introduction:
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with information and request
adoption of the 2015 International I-Codes to replace our current 2012 International (-
Codes. The following 2015 International I-Codes are proposed to be adopted.
1. 2015 International Residential Code
2. 2015 International Building Code
3. 2015 International Mechanical Code
4. 2015 International Plumbing Code
5. 2015 International Fuel Gas Code
6. 2015 International Energy Conservation Code
Background: The City of Dubuque has traditionally adopted the new International (-
Codes every three years. The International Code Council who composes the I-Codes
every three years works with registered voting members from many different private and
public sectors during the adoption process of the new I-Codes. As a group they review
the Codes every three years, taking into consideration many different factors as they
amend, delete, change, or alter existing code language along with composing new code
language as needed.
Discussion: The adoption of the 2015 International I-Codes allows our inspection staff
to properly perform their duties throughout the plan review process, field inspections,
and upon completion issuing the Certificate of Occupancy, making sure all structures
are safe and meet minimum code requirements. The City of Dubuque will also benefit
from the adoption of the new I-Codes through the ISO Building Code Effectiveness
Grading Schedule, which provides communities with an overall score based on the
effectiveness of adopted Building Codes. This score is then analyzed by insurance
companies and others to help determine property insurance rates locally.
Service People Integrity Responsibility Innovation Teamwork
Conclusion: The adoption of the 2015 International I-Codes will replace our currently
adopted 2012 International I-Codes.
Action Step: I respectfully recommend the adoption of the new 2015 International (-
Codes.
I request that the ordinance is reviewed and forwarded to the City Council for
consideration and approval. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Cc: Crenna Brumwell
Barry Lindahl
Prepared by: Crenna M. Brumwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381
ORDINANCE NO. 26-16
AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 14 BUILDING AND
DEVELOPMENT, CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODES, ARTICLE H PLUMBING CODE,
SECTIONS 14-1H-1 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED AND 14-1H-2
INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS BY REPEALING SUCH
SECTIONS AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS IN LIEU THEREOF ADOPTING THE
2015 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AND BY REPEALING SECTION 14-1H-7
PLUMBING CODE BOARD AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 14-1H-7
MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD PROVIDING FOR THE POWERS,
OPERATION, MEMBERSHIP AND MEETINGS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 14-1H-1 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended by repealing Section 14-1H-1 and enacting a new Section 14-1H-1 in lieu
thereof as follows:
14-1H-1: INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE ADOPTED:
Except as hereinafter added to, deleted, modified or amended, there is hereby adopted
by reference as the plumbing code of the city that certain plumbing code known as the
international plumbing code, 2015 edition, published by the International Code Council,
and the provisions of such plumbing code shall be controlling for the installation,
alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to and use or maintenance of
plumbing equipment and systems in all matters covered by such plumbing code within
the corporate limits of the city and shall be known as the Dubuque plumbing code. A
copy of the international plumbing code, 2015 edition, as adopted, shall be on file in the
office of the city clerk for public inspection.
Section 2. Section 14-1H-2 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended by repealing Section 14-1H-2 and enacting the following additions, deletions,
modifications, or amendments of the International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition,
adopted in Section 14-1 H-1 to read as follows:
14-1H-2: INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS:
The following additions, deletions, modifications, or amendments of the international
plumbing code, 2015 edition, adopted in section 14-1H-1 of this article to read as
follows:
Section 103.3 Deputies. Amended to read:
Sec. 103.3. Deputies. In accordance with prescribed procedures and with the
approval of the city manager, the building official may appoint such number of
assistants, inspectors, and other employees as shall be authorized from time to
time.
Section 103.4 Liability. Amended to read:
Sec. 103.4. Liability. The building official or authorized representative charged
with the enforcement of this code, acting in good faith and without malice in the
discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby be rendered liable for any
damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by
reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his or her duties. A suit brought
against the building official or authorized representative because of such act or
omission performed by him or her in the enforcement of any provision of this
code shall be defended by legal counsel provided by this jurisdiction until final
termination of such proceedings.
Section 104.1 General. Amended to read:
Sec. 104.1. Administrative Authority. The administrative authority shall be the
building official who is duly appointed to enforce this code.
Section 104.4 Right of Entry. Amended to read:
Sec. 104.4. Right Of Entry. Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to
enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the building official or the
building official's authorized representative has reasonable cause to believe that
there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or violations of
this code which make the building or premises unsafe, insanitary, dangerous, or
hazardous, the building official or the building official's authorized representative
may enter the building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect or to
perform the duties imposed upon the building official by this code, provided that if
such building or premises be occupied, the building official shall present his or
her credentials to the occupant and request entry. If such building or premises is
unoccupied, the building official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the
owner or other person having charge or control of the building or premises and
request entry. If entry is refused the building official or the building official's
authorized representative, the building official shall have recourse to every
remedy provided by law to secure entry.
When the building official or the building official's authorized representative shall
have first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law
to secure entry, no owner or occupant or person having charge, care, or control
of any building or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is made as
herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the building official or the
building official's authorized representative for the purpose of inspection and
examination pursuant to this code.
Section 105 Approval. Amended to read:
Sec. 105. Brazing And Welding. Brazing and welding shall conform to the
applicable standards. All brazing on medical gas systems shall be performed by
certified installers.
Section 106.1 When Required. Amended to read:
Sec. 106.1. Permits Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or
corporation to make any installation, alteration, repair, replacement, or remodel
any plumbing system regulated by this code except as permitted in subsection
(b) of this section, or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a
separate plumbing permit for each separate building or structure.
Section 106.2 Exempt Work. Amended to read:
Sec. 106.2. Exempt Work. A plumbing permit shall not be required for the
following:
(1) The clearing of stoppages or repairing of leaks in drains, soil,
waste, or vent pipes; provided, however, that should any concealed trap,
drainpipe, soil, waste, or vent pipe be removed and replaced with new
material, the same shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be
procured and inspection made.
(2) The clearing of stoppages or repairing of leaks in piping and/or
valves when such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of piping and/or valves.
(3) The replacement of inoperable, broken, or damaged fixtures,
faucets, or tanks; provided, however, that replacement items meet the
requirements of the Dubuque plumbing code.
Section 106.6 Fees. Amended to read:
Sec. 106.6. Permit Fees. The fees for each permit shall be as set forth by the city
council.
Section 106.6.1 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance. Amended to read:
Sec. 106.6.1. Investigation Fees; Work Without A Permit.
(1) Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by
this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a
special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for
such work.
(2) Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be
collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The
investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee that would
be required by this code if a permit were to be issued. The payment of
such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with
all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
Section 106.6.3 Fee Refunds. Amended to read:
Sec. 106.6.3. Fee Refunds.
(1) The building official may authorize the refunding of any fee paid
hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
(2) The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than
eighty (80) percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done
under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
(3) The building official may authorize the refunding of not more than
eighty (80) percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a
permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or cancelled
before any plan review effort has been expended.
Section 107.1 General. Amended to read:
Sec. 107.1. Testing Of Plumbing Work.
(a) Inspections.
(1) Scope. All new plumbing work and such portions of existing
systems as may be affected by new work, or any changes, shall be
inspected by the building official or a duly authorized representative as
required in this code.
(2) Responsibility. It shall be the duty of the holder of a permit to make
sure that the work will stand the test prescribed before notifying the
building official that said work is ready for inspection.
(3) Test. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the building
official or a duly authorized representative.
(4) Retesting. If the building official finds that the work will not pass the
required test, necessary corrections shall be made and the work shall then
be resubmitted for test or inspection.
(b) Testing.
(1) Responsibility. The equipment, material, and labor necessary for
inspection or tests shall be furnished by the person to whom the permit is
issued or by whom inspection is requested.
(2) Media. The piping of the plumbing, drainage, and venting systems
shall be tested with water or air. The building official may require the
removal of any cleanouts, etc., to ascertain if the pressure has reached all
parts of the system. After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their
traps filled with water, they shall be submitted to a final test.
(3) Water Test. The water test shall be applied to the drainage and
vent system either in its entirety or in sections. If applied to the entire
system, all openings in the piping system shall be tightly closed, except
the highest opening, and the system filled with water to the point of
overflow. If the system is tested in sections, each opening shall be tightly
plugged except the highest opening of the section under test, and each
section shall be filled with water, but no section shall be tested with less
than a ten -foot (3 m) head of water. In testing successive sections, at least
the upper ten (10) feet (3 m) of the next preceding section shall be tested,
so that no joint or pipe in the building (except the uppermost ten (10) feet
(3 m) of the system) shall have been submitted to a test of less than a ten -
foot (3 m) head of water. The water shall be kept in the system, or in the
portion under test, for at least fifteen (15) minutes before inspection starts.
The system shall then be tight at all points.
(4) Air Test. The air test shall be made by attaching an air compressor
testing apparatus to any suitable opening, and, after closing all other inlets
and outlets to the system, forcing air into the system until there is a
uniform gauge pressure of five (5) pounds per square inch (34.5 kPa) or
sufficient to balance a column of mercury ten (10) inches (254 mm) in
height. The pressure shall be held without introduction of additional air for
a period of at least fifteen (15) minutes.
(5) Building Sewer Test. The building sewer shall be inspected and
approved by the building official before being concealed. Neither the
building official nor the city shall be liable for expense entailed in the
removal or replacement of material required to permit inspection.
(6) Water Piping. Upon completion of a section or of the entire hot and
cold water supply system, it shall be tested and proved tight under a water
pressure test not less than the working pressure under which it is to be
used. The water used for test shall be obtained from a potable source of
supply. A fifty (50) pounds per square inch (344.5 kPa) air pressure may
be substituted for the water test. In either method of test, the piping shall
withstand the test without leaking for a period of not less than fifteen (15)
minutes.
(7) Defective Systems. An air test shall be used in testing the sanitary
condition of the drainage or plumbing system of any building premises
when there is reason to believe that it has become defective.
(8) Moved Structures. All parts of the plumbing systems of any building
or structure that is moved into or within the jurisdictional limits of the city,
shall be completely tested as prescribed elsewhere in this section for new
work, except that walls or floors need not be removed for such test when
other equivalent means of inspection acceptable to the building official are
provided.
(9) Test Waived. No test or inspection shall be required where a
plumbing system, or part thereof, is set up for exhibition purposes and has
no connection with a water or drainage system.
(10) Exceptions. In cases where it would be impractical to provide the
aforementioned water or air tests, or for minor installations and repairs,
the building official, at the building official's discretion, may make such
inspection as the building official deems advisable in order to assure the
building official that the work has been performed in accordance with the
intent of this code.
(11) Tests For Shower Receptors. Shower receptors shall be tested for
water tightness by filling with water to the level of the rough threshold. The
test plug shall be so placed that both upper and under sides of the subpan
shall be subjected to the test at the point where it is clamped to the drain.
(12) Protectively coated pipe inspection and repair shall conform to
section 318.1 of IAMPMO installation standard IS 13, listed in table A.
Section 108.2 Notice of Violation. Amended to read:
The code official shall serve a notice of violation or order to the person
responsible for the erection, installation, alteration, extension, repair, removal or
demolition of plumbing work in violation of the provisions of this code, or in
violation of a detail statement or the approved construction documents
thereunder, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of
this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or
condition and the abatement of the violation.
A notice of violation is not required in every situation and city staff may issue a
municipal infraction without previously issuing a notice of violation.
Section 108.3 Prosecution of Violation. Amended to read:
Sec. 108.3. Prosecution Of Violation. If the notice of violation is not complied with
promptly, the building official shall request the city attorney's office to institute the
appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such
violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of
the structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction
made pursuant thereto.
Section 108.4 Violation Penalties. Amended to read:
Sec. 108.4. Violation And Penalties. The doing of any act, or the omission of any
act, declared to be unlawful by this code, or any code or ordinance herein
adopted by reference shall be deemed a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any such unlawful act is committed,
continued, or permitted and upon conviction shall be punishable as provided in
title 1, chapter 4 of the code of ordinances. The penalty herein provided shall be
cumulative with and in addition to the revocation, cancellation, or forfeiture of any
license or permit elsewhere in this code provided for violation thereof.
Section 108.7.1 Authority to Condemn Equipment. Amended to read:
Sec. 108.7.1. Authority To Condemn Equipment. Whenever the building official
ascertains that any plumbing, or portion thereof, regulated by this code has
become hazardous to life, health, property, or has become insanitary, the
building official shall order in writing that such plumbing either be removed or
restored to a safe or sanitary condition, as appropriate. The written notice itself
shall fix a time limit for compliance with such order. No person shall use or
maintain defective plumbing after receiving such notice.
When such plumbing is to be disconnected, written notice as prescribed in
section 108.7.2 shall be given. In cases of immediate danger to life or property,
such disconnection may be made immediately without such notice.
Section 108.7.2 Authority to Disconnect Service Utilities. Amended to read:
Seca 108.7.2. Authority To Order Disconnection Of Utilities. The building official
or the building official's authorized representative shall have the authority to order
disconnection of any plumbing supplied to a building, structure, or equipment
regulated by this code when the building official determines that the equipment or
any portion thereof has become hazardous or insanitary. Written notice of such
order to disconnect service and the causes therefor shall be given within twenty-
four (24) hours to the owner and occupant of such building, structure, or
premises. However, in cases of immediate danger to life or property, such
disconnection may be made immediately without such notice. The building official
shall immediately notify the serving utility in writing of such order to disconnect.
Section 108.7.3 Connection after Order to Disconnect. Amended to read:
Sec. 108.7.3. Connection From Order To Disconnect. No person shall make
connections from any energy, fuel, power supply, or water distribution system nor
supply energy, fuel, or water to any equipment regulated by this code which has
been disconnected or ordered to be disconnected by the building official or the
use of which has been ordered to be discontinued by the building official until the
building official authorizes the reconnection and use of such equipment.
When any plumbing is maintained in violation of this code, and in violation of any
notice issued pursuant to the provisions of this section, the building official may
consult with the city attorney's office to institute any appropriate action to prevent,
restrain, correct, or abate the violation.
Section 109.1 through 109.7 replaced with City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Section
14-1 H-7.
Section 202 General Definitions. Amended to read:
Sec. 202. General Definitions.
Accepted Engineering Practice. That which conforms to accepted principles,
tests or standards of nationally recognized technical or scientific authorities.
Access (To). That which enables a fixture, appliance or equipment to be reached
by ready access or by a means that first requires the removal or movement of a
panel, door or similar obstruction (see "Ready Access").
Access Cover. A removable plate, usually secured by bolts or screws, to permit
access to a pipe or pipe fitting for the purposes of inspection, repair or cleaning.
Adapter Fitting. An approved connecting device that suitably and properly joins or
adjusts pipes and fittings which do not otherwise fit together.
Air Admittance Valve. One-way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing
drainage system when negative pressures develop in the piping system. The
device shall close by gravity and seal the vent terminal at zero differential
pressure (no flow conditions) and under positive internal pressures. The purpose
of an air admittance valve is to provide a method of allowing air to enter the
plumbing drainage system without the use of a vent extended to open air and to
prevent sewer gases from escaping into a building.
Air Break (Drainage System). A piping arrangement in which a drain from a
fixture, appliance or device discharges indirectly into another fixture, receptacle
or interceptor at a point below the flood level rim and above the trap seal.
Air Gap (Drainage System). The unobstructed vertical distance through the free
atmosphere between the outlet of the waste pipe and the flood level rim of the
receptacle into which the waste pipe is discharging.
Air Gap (Water Distribution System). The unobstructed vertical distance through
the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from any pipe or faucet
supplying water to a tank, plumbing fixture or other device and the flood level rim
of the receptacle.
Alternative Engineered Design. A plumbing system that performs in accordance
with the intent of chapters 3 through 12 and provides an equivalent level of
performance for the protection of public health, safety and welfare. The system
design is not specifically regulated by chapters 3 through 12.
Anchors. See "Supports."
Antisiphon. A term applied to valves or mechanical devices that eliminate
siphonage.
Approved. Acceptable to the code official or other authority having jurisdiction.
Approved Agency. An established and recognized agency approved by the code
official and that is regularly engaged in conducting tests or furnishing inspection
services.
Approved Qualified Welder. A person who specializes in welding of pipes and
holds a valid certificate of competency from a recognized testing laboratory,
based on the requirements of the A.S.M.E. boiler and pressure vessels code,
section IX or as approved by the administrative authority's testing procedures.
Area Drain. A receptacle designed to collect surface or storm water from an open
area.
Aspirator. A fitting or device supplied with water or other fluid under positive
pressure that passes through an integral orifice or constriction, causing a
vacuum. Aspirators are also referred to as suction apparatus, and are similar in
operation to an ejector.
Backflow. Pressure created by any means in the water distribution system, which
by being in excess of the pressure in the water supply mains causes a potential
backflow condition.
Backpressure, Low Head. A pressure less than or equal to 4.33 psi (29.88
kPa) or the pressure exerted by a 10 -foot (3048 mm) column of water.
Backsiphonage. The backflow of potentially contaminated water into the
potable water system as a result of the pressure in the potable water
system falling below atmospheric pressure of the plumbing fixtures, pools,
tanks or vats connected to the potable water distribution piping.
Backwater Valve. A device or valve installed in the building drain or sewer
pipe where a sewer is subject to backflow, and which prevents drainage or
waste from backing up into a low level or fixtures and causing a flooding
condition.
Drainage. A reversal of flow in the drainage system.
Water Supply System. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures or
substances into the distribution pipes of a potable water supply from any
source except the intended source.
Backflow Connection. Any arrangement whereby backflow is possible.
Backflow Preventer. A device or means to prevent backflow.
Ball Cock. See "Fill Valve."
Base Flood Elevation. A reference point, determined in accordance with the
building code, based on the depth or peak elevation of flooding, including wave
height, which has a 1 percent (100 -year flood) or greater chance of occurring in
any given year.
Bathroom Group. A group of fixtures consisting of a water closet, lavatory,
bathtub or shower, including or excluding a bidet, an emergency floor drain or
both. Such fixtures are located together on the same floor level.
Bedpan Steamer Or Boiler. A fixture utilized for scalding bedpans or urinals by
direct application of steam or boiling water.
Bedpan Washer And Sterilizer. A fixture designed to wash bedpans and to flush
the contents into the sanitary drainage system. Included are fixtures of this type
that provide for disinfecting utensils by scalding with steam or hot water.
Bedpan Washer Hose. A device supplied with hot and cold water and located
adjacent to a water closet or clinical sink to be utilized for cleansing bedpans.
Branch. Any part of the piping system except a riser, main or stack.
Branch Interval. A vertical measurement of distance, 8 feet (2438 mm) or more in
developed length, between the connections of horizontal branches to a drainage
stack. Measurements are taken down the stack from the highest horizontal
branch connection.
Branch Vent. A vent connecting one or more individual vents with a vent stack or
stack vent.
Building. Any structure occupied or intended for supporting or sheltering any
occupancy.
Building Drain. That part of the lowest piping of a drainage system that receives
the discharge from soil, waste and other drainage pipes inside and that extends
30 inches (762 mm) in developed length of pipe beyond the exterior walls of the
building and conveys the drainage to the building sewer.
Combined. A building drain that conveys both sewage and storm water or
other drainage.
Sanitary. A building drain that conveys sewage only.
Storm. A building drain that conveys storm water or other drainage, but
not sewage.
Building Official. See "Code Official".
Building Sewer. That part of the drainage system that extends from the end of
the building drain and conveys the discharge to a public sewer, private sewer,
individual sewage disposal system or other point of disposal.
Combined. A building sewer that conveys both sewage and storm water or
other drainage.
Sanitary. A building sewer that conveys sewage only.
Storm. A building sewer that conveys storm water or other drainage, but
not sewage.
Building Subdrain. That portion of a drainage system that does not drain by
gravity into the building sewer.
Building Trap. A device, fitting or assembly of fittings installed in the building
drain to prevent circulation of air between the drainage system of the building
and the building sewer.
Circuit Vent. A vent that connects to a horizontal drainage branch and vents two
traps to a maximum of eight traps or trapped fixtures connected into a battery.
Cistern. A small covered tank for storing water for a home or farm. Generally, this
tank stores rainwater to be utilized for purposes other than in the potable water
supply, and such tank is placed underground in most cases.
Cleanout. An access opening in the drainage system utilized for the removal of
obstructions. Types of cleanouts include a removable plug or cap, and a
removable fixture or fixture trap.
Code. These regulations, subsequent amendments thereto, or any emergency
rule or regulation that the administrative authority having jurisdiction has lawfully
adopted.
Code Official. The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of this code, or a duly authorized representative.
Any reference to "BUILDING OFFICIAL" in this code refers to "CODE OFFICIAL".
Combination Fixture. A fixture combining one sink and laundry tray or a two- or
three -compartment sink or laundry tray in one unit.
Combination Waste And Vent System. A specially designed system of waste
piping embodying the horizontal wet venting of one or more sinks or floor drains
by means of a common waste and vent pipe adequately sized to provide free
movement of air above the flow line of the drain.
Combined Building Drain. See "Building Drain, Combined."
Combined Building Sewer. See "Building Sewer, Combined."
Common Vent. A vent connecting at the junction of two fixture drains or to a
fixture branch and serving as a vent for both fixtures.
Concealed Fouling Surface. Any surface of a plumbing fixture which is not readily
visible and is not scoured or cleansed with each fixture operation.
Conductor. A pipe inside the building that conveys storm water from the roof to a
storm or combined building drain.
Construction Documents. All of the written, graphic and pictorial documents
prepared or assembled for describing the design, location and physical
characteristics of the elements of the project necessary for obtaining a building
permit. The construction drawings shall be drawn to an appropriate scale.
Contamination. An impairment of the quality of the potable water that creates an
actual hazard to the public health through poisoning or through the spread of
disease by sewage, industrial fluids or waste.
Critical Level (C -L). An elevation (height) reference point that determines the
minimum height at which a backflow preventer or vacuum breaker is installed
above the flood level rim of the fixture or receptor served by the device. The
critical level is the elevation level below which there is a potential for backflow to
occur. If the critical level marking is not indicated on the device, the bottom of the
device shall constitute the critical level.
Cross Connection. Any physical connection or arrangement between two
otherwise separate piping systems, one of which contains potable water and the
other either water of unknown or questionable safety or steam, gas or chemical,
whereby there exists the possibility for flow from one system to the other, with the
direction of flow depending on the pressure differential between the two systems
(see "Backflow").
Dead End. A branch leading from a soil, waste or vent pipe; a building drain; or a
building sewer, and terminating at a developed length of 2 feet (610 mm) or more
by means of a plug, cap or other closed fitting.
Depth Of Water Seal. The depth of water that would have to be removed from a
full trap before air could pass through the trap.
Design Flood Elevation. The elevation of the "design flood," including wave
height, relative to the datum specified on the community's legally designated
flood hazard map.
Developed Length. The length of a pipeline measured along the centerline of the
pipe and fittings.
Discharge Pipe. A pipe that conveys the discharges from plumbing fixtures or
appliances.
Drain. Any pipe that carries wastewater or water -borne wastes in a building
drainage system.
Drainage Fittings. Type of fitting or fittings utilized in the drainage system.
Drainage fittings are similar to cast-iron fittings, except that instead of having a
bell and spigot, drainage fittings are recessed and tapped to eliminate ridges on
the inside of the installed pipe.
Drainage Fixture Unit.
Drainage (dfu). A measure of the probable discharge into the drainage
system by various types of plumbing fixtures. The drainage fixture -unit
value for a particular fixture depends on its volume rate of drainage
discharge, on the time duration of a single drainage operation and on the
average time between successive operations.
Drainage System. Piping within a public or private premises that conveys
sewage, rainwater or other liquid wastes to a point of disposal. A drainage
system does not include the mains of a public sewer system or a private or public
sewage treatment or disposal plant.
Building Gravity. A drainage system that drains by gravity into the building
sewer.
Sanitary. A drainage system that carries sewage and excludes storm,
surface and ground water.
Storm. A drainage system that carries rainwater, surface water,
subsurface water and similar liquid wastes.
Effective Opening. The minimum cross-sectional area at the point of water supply
discharge, measured or expressed in terms of the diameter of a circle or, if the
opening is not circular, the diameter of a circle of equivalent cross-sectional area.
For faucets and similar fittings, the effective opening shall be measured at the
smallest orifice in the fitting body or in the supply piping to the fitting.
Emergency Floor Drain. A floor drain that does not receive the discharge of any
drain or indirect waste pipe, and that protects against damage from accidental
spills, fixture overflows and leakage.
Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluids. Fluids having a Gosselin rating of 1,
including propylene glycol; mineral oil; polydimethylsiloxane; hydrochlorofluoro-
carbon, chlorofluorocarbon and carbon refrigerants; and FDA -approved boiler
water additives for steam boilers.
Essentially Toxic Transfer Fluids. Soil, waste or gray water and fluids having a
Gosselin rating of 2 or more including ethylene glycol, hydrocarbon oils,
ammonia refrigerants and hydrazine.
Existing Installations. Any plumbing system regulated by this code that was
legally installed prior to the effective date of this code, or for which a permit to
install has been issued.
Faucet. A valve end of a water pipe through which water is drawn from or held
within the pipe.
Fill Valve. A water supply valve, opened or closed by means of a float or similar
device, utilized to supply water to a tank. An antisiphon fill valve contains an
antisiphon device in the form of an approved air gap or vacuum breaker that is an
integral part of the fill valve unit and that is positioned on the discharge side of
the water supply control valve.
Fixture. See "Plumbing Fixture."
Fixture Branch. A drain serving two or more fixtures that discharges to another
drain or to a stack.
Fixture Drain. The drain from the trap of a fixture to a junction with any other
drain pipe.
Fixture Fitting.
Supply Fitting. A fitting that controls the volume and/or directional flow of
water and is either attached to or accessible from a fixture, or is used with
an open or atmospheric discharge.
Waste Fitting. A combination of components that conveys the sanitary
waste from the outlet of a fixture to the connection to the sanitary drainage
system.
Fixture Supply. The water supply pipe connecting a fixture to a branch water
supply pipe or directly to a main water supply pipe.
Flood Hazard Area. The greater of the following two areas:
1. The area within a flood plain subject to a 1 -percent or greater
chance of flooding in any given year.
2. The area designated as a flood hazard area on a community's flood
hazard map or as otherwise legally designated.
Flood Level Rim. The edge of the receptacle from which water overflows.
Flow Control (Vented). A device installed upstream from the interceptor having
an orifice that controls the rate of flow through the interceptor and an air intake
(vent) downstream from the orifice that allows air to be drawn into the flow
stream.
Flow Pressure. The pressure in the water supply pipe near the faucet or water
outlet while the faucet or water outlet is wide open and flowing.
Flush Tank. A tank designed with a fill valve and flush valve to flush the contents
of the bowl or usable portion of the fixture.
Flushometer Tank. A device integrated within an air accumulator vessel that is
designed to discharge a predetermined quantity of water to fixtures for flushing
purposes.
Flushometer Valve. A valve attached to a pressurized water supply pipe and so
designed that when activated it opens the line for direct flow into the fixture at a
rate and quantity to operate the fixture properly, and then gradually closes to
reseal fixture traps and avoid water hammer.
Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance that is installed in a sanitary
drainage system to intercept oily and greasy wastes from a wastewater
discharge. Such device has the ability to intercept free-floating fats and oils.
Grease Laden Waste. Effluent discharge that is produced from food processing,
food preparation or other sources where grease, fats and oils enter automatic
dishwater prerinse stations, sinks or other appurtenances.
Grease Removal Device, Automatic (GRD). A plumbing appurtenance that is
installed in the sanitary drainage system to intercept free-floating fats, oils and
grease from wastewater discharge. Such a device operates on a time- or event -
controlled basis and has the ability to remove free-floating fats, oils and grease
automatically without intervention from the user except for maintenance.
Gridded Water Distribution System. A water distribution system where every
water distribution pipe is interconnected so as to provide two or more paths to
each fixture supply pipe.
Hangers. See "Supports."
Horizontal Branch Drain. A drainage branch pipe extending laterally from a soil or
waste stack or building drain, with or without vertical sections or branches, that
receives the discharge from two or more fixture drains or branches and conducts
the discharge to the soil or waste stack or to the building drain.
Horizontal Pipe. Any pipe or fitting that makes an angle of less than 45 degrees
(0.79 rad) with the horizontal.
Hot Water. Water at a temperature greater than or equal to 110°F (43°C).
House Trap. See "Building Trap."
Indirect Waste Pipe. A waste pipe that does not connect directly with the
drainage system, but that discharges into the drainage system through an air
break or air gap into a trap, fixture, receptor or interceptor.
Individual Sewage Disposal System. A system for disposal of domestic sewage
by means of a septic tank, cesspool or mechanical treatment, designed for
utilization apart from a public sewer to serve a single establishment or building.
Individual Vent. A pipe installed to vent a fixture trap and connects with the vent
system above the fixture served or terminates in the open air.
Individual Water Supply. A water supply that serves one or more families, and
that is not an approved public water supply.
Interceptor. A device designed and installed to separate and retain for removal,
by automatic or manual means, deleterious, hazardous or undesirable matter
from normal wastes, while permitting normal sewage or wastes to discharge into
the drainage system by gravity.
Joint.
Expansion. A loop, return bend or return offset that provides for the
expansion and contraction in a piping system and is utilized in tall
buildings or where there is a rapid change of temperature, as in power
plants, steam rooms and similar occupancies.
Flexible. Any joint between two pipes that permits one pipe to be deflected
or moved without movement or deflection of the other pipe.
Mechanical. See "Mechanical Joint."
Slip. A type of joint made by means of a washer or a special type of
packing compound in which one pipe is slipped into the end of an adjacent
pipe.
Lead -Free Pipe And Fittings. Containing not more than 8.0 -percent lead.
Lead -Free Solder And Flux. Containing not more than 0.2 -percent lead.
Leader. An exterior drainage pipe for conveying storm water from roof or gutter
drains to an approved means of disposal.
Local Vent Stack. A vertical pipe to which connections are made from the fixture
side of traps and through which vapor or foul air is removed from the fixture or
device utilized on bedpan washers.
Macerating Toilet Systems. An assembly consisting of a water closet and sump
with a macerating pump that is designed to collect, grind and pump wastes from
the water closet and up to two other fixtures connected to the sump.
Main. The principal pipe artery to which branches are connected.
Manifold. See "Plumbing Appurtenance."
Mechanical Joint. A connection between pipes, fittings, or pipes and fittings that
is not screwed, caulked, threaded, soldered, solvent cemented, brazed or
welded. A joint in which compression is applied along the centerline of the pieces
being joined. In some applications, the joint is part of a coupling, fitting or
adapter.
Medical Gas System. The complete system to convey medical gases for direct
patient application from central supply systems (bulk tanks, manifolds and
medical air compressors), with pressure and operating controls, alarm warning
systems, related components and piping networks extending to station outlet
valves at patient use points.
Medical Vacuum Systems. A system consisting of central -vacuum -producing
equipment with pressure and operating controls, shutoff valves, alarm -warning
systems, gauges and a network of piping extending to and terminating with
suitable station inlets at locations where patient suction may be required.
Nonpotable Water. Water not safe for drinking, personal or culinary utilization.
Nuisance. Public nuisance as known in common law or in equity jurisprudence;
whatever is dangerous to human life or detrimental to health; whatever structure
or premises is not sufficiently ventilated, sewered, drained, cleaned or lighted,
with respect to its intended occupancy; and whatever renders the air, or human
food, drink or water supply unwholesome.
Occupancy. The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized or
occupied.
Offset. A combination of approved bends that makes two changes in direction
bringing one section of the pipe out of line but into a line parallel with the other
section.
Open Air. Outside the structure.
Pipe Welder. A person who specializes in welding of pipes and holds a valid
certificate of competency from a recognized testing laboratory, based on the
requirements of the A.S.M.E. boiler and pressure vessels code, section IX or as
approved by the administrative authority's testing procedures.
Plumbing. The practice, materials and fixtures utilized in the installation,
maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, plumbing appliances
and plumbing appurtenances, within or adjacent to any structure, in connection
with sanitary drainage or storm drainage facilities; venting systems; and public or
private water supply systems.
Plumbing Appliance. Anyone of a special class of plumbing fixtures intended to
perform a special function. Included are fixtures having the operation or control
dependent on one or more energized components, such as motors, controls,
heating elements, or pressure- or temperature -sensing elements. Such fixtures
are manually adjusted or controlled by the owner or operator, or are operated
automatically through one or more of the following actions: a time cycle, a
temperature range, a pressure range, a measured volume or weight.
Plumbing Appurtenance. A manufactured device, prefabricated assembly or an
on-the-job assembly of component parts that is an adjunct to the basic piping
system and plumbing fixtures. An appurtenance demands no additional water
supply and does not add any discharge load to a fixture or to the drainage
system.
Plumbing Fixture. A receptacle or device that is either permanently or temporarily
connected to the water distribution system of the premises and demands a
supply of water therefrom; discharges wastewater, liquid -borne waste materials
or sewage either directly or indirectly to the drainage system of the premises; or
requires both a water supply connection and a discharge to the drainage system
of the premises.
Plumbing System. Includes the water supply and distribution pipes; plumbing
fixtures and traps; water -treating or water -using equipment; soil, waste and vent
pipes; and sanitary and storm sewers and building drains; in addition to their
respective connections, devices and appurtenances within a structure or
premises.
Pollution. An impairment of the quality of the potable water to a degree that does
not create a hazard to the public health but that does adversely and
unreasonably affect the aesthetic qualities of such potable water for domestic
use.
Potable Water. Water free from impurities present in amounts sufficient to cause
disease or harmful physiological effects and conforming to the bacteriological
and chemical quality requirements of the public health service drinking water
standards or the regulations of the public health authority having jurisdiction.
Private. In the classification of plumbing fixtures, "private" applies to fixtures in
residences and apartments, and to fixtures in nonpublic toilet rooms of hotels and
motels and similar installations in buildings where the plumbing fixtures are
intended for utilization by a family or an individual.
Public Or Public Utilization. In the classification of plumbing fixtures, "public"
applies to fixtures in general toilet rooms of schools, gymnasiums, hotels,
airports, bus and railroad stations, public buildings, bars, public comfort stations,
office buildings, stadiums, stores, restaurants and other installations where a
number of fixtures are installed so that their utilization is similarly unrestricted.
Public Water Main. A water supply pipe for public utilization controlled by public
authority.
Quick -Closing Valve. A valve or faucet that closes automatically when released
manually or that is controlled by a mechanical means for fast -action closing.
Ready Access. That which enables a fixture, appliance or equipment to be
directly reached without requiring the removal or movement of any panel, door or
similar obstruction and without the use of a portable ladder, step stool or similar
device.
Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer. A backflow prevention device
consisting of two independently acting check valves, internally force -loaded to a
normally closed position and separated by an intermediate chamber (or zone) in
which there is an automatic relief means of venting to the atmosphere, internally
loaded to a normally open position between two tightly closing shutoff valves and
with a means for testing for tightness of the checks and opening of the relief
means.
Registered Design Professional. An individual who is registered or licensed to
practice professional architecture or engineering as defined by the statutory
requirements of the professional registration laws of the state or jurisdiction in
which the project is to be constructed.
Relief Valve.
Pressure Relief Valve. A pressure -actuated valve held closed by a spring
or other means and designed to relieve pressure automatically at the
pressure at which such valve is set.
Temperature And Pressure Relief (T&P) Valve. A combination relief valve
designed to function as both a temperature relief and a pressure relief
valve.
Temperature Relief Valve. A temperature -actuated valve designed to
discharge automatically at the temperature at which such valve is set.
Relief Vent. A vent whose primary function is to provide circulation of air between
drainage and vent systems.
Rim. An unobstructed open edge of a fixture.
Riser. See "Water Pipe, Riser."
Roof Drain. A drain installed to receive water collecting on the surface of a roof
and to discharge such water into a leader or a conductor.
Rough -In. Parts of the plumbing system that are installed prior to the installation
of fixtures. This includes drainage, water supply, vent piping and the necessary
fixture supports and any fixtures that are built into the structure.
Self -Closing Faucet. A faucet containing a valve that automatically closes upon
deactivation of the opening means.
Separator. See "Interceptor."
Sewage. Any liquid waste containing animal or vegetable matter in suspension or
solution, including liquids containing chemicals in solution.
Sewage Ejectors. A device for lifting sewage by entraining the sewage in a high -
velocity jet of steam, air or water.
Sewer.
Building Sewer. See "Building Sewer."
Public Sewer. A common sewer directly controlled by public authority.
Sanitary Sewer. A sewer that carries sewage and excludes storm, surface
and ground water.
Storm Sewer. A sewer that conveys rainwater, surface water, subsurface
water and similar liquid wastes.
Slope. The fall (pitch) of a line of pipe in reference to a horizontal plane. In
drainage, the slope is expressed as the fall in units vertical per units horizontal
(percent) for a length of pipe.
Soil Pipe. A pipe that conveys sewage containing fecal matter to .the building
drain or building sewer.
Spillproof Vacuum Breaker. An assembly consisting of one check valve force -
loaded closed and an air -inlet vent valve force -loaded open to atmosphere,
positioned downstream of the check valve, and located between and including
two tightly closing shutoff valves and a test cock.
Stack. A general term for any vertical line of soil, waste, vent or inside conductor
piping that extends through at least one story with or without offsets.
Stack Vent. The extension of a soil or waste stack above the highest horizontal
drain connected to the stack.
Stack Venting. A method of venting a fixture or fixtures through the soil or waste
stack.
Sterilizer.
Boiling Type. A boiling -type sterilizer is a fixture of a nonpressure type
utilized for boiling instruments, utensils or other equipment for disinfection.
These devices are portable or are connected to the plumbing system.
Instrument. A device for the sterilization of various instruments.
Pressure (Autoclave). A pressure vessel fixture designed to utilize steam
under pressure for sterilizing.
Pressure Instrument Washer Sterilizer. A pressure instrument washer
sterilizer is a pressure vessel fixture designed to both wash and sterilize
instruments during the operating cycle of the fixture.
Utensil. A device for the sterilization of utensils as utilized in health care
services.
Water. A water sterilizer is a device for sterilizing water and storing sterile
water.
Sterilizer Vent. A separate pipe or stack, indirectly connected to the building
drainage system at the lower terminal, that receives the vapors from nonpressure
sterilizers, or the exhaust vapors from pressure sterilizers, and conducts the
vapors directly to the open air. Also called vapor, steam, atmospheric or exhaust
vent.
Storm Drain. See "Drainage System, Storm."
Structure. That which is built or constructed or a portion thereof.
Subsoil Drain. A drain that collects subsurface water or seepage water and
conveys such water to a place of disposal.
Sump. A tank or pit that receives sewage or liquid waste, located below the
normal grade of the gravity system and that must be emptied by mechanical
means.
Sump Pump. An automatic water pump powered by an electric motor for the
removal of drainage, except raw sewage, from a sump, pit or low point.
Sump Vent. A vent from pneumatic sewage ejectors, or similar equipment, that
terminates separately to the open air.
Supports. Devices for supporting and securing pipe, fixtures and equipment.
Swimming Pool. Any structure, basin, chamber or tank containing an artificial
body of water for swimming, diving or recreational bathing having a depth of 2
feet (610 mm) or more at any point.
Tempered Water. Water having a temperature range between 85°F (29°C) and
110°F (43°C).
Third -Party Certification Agency. An approved agency operating a product or
material certification system that incorporates initial product testing, assessment
and surveillance of a manufacturer's quality control system.
Third -Party Certified. Certification obtained by the manufacturer indicating that
the function and performance characteristics of a product or material have been
determined by testing and ongoing surveillance by an approved third -party
certification agency. Assertion of certification is in the form of identification in
accordance with the requirements of the third -party certification agency.
Third -Party Tested. Procedure by which an approved testing laboratory provides
documentation that a product, material or system conforms to specified
requirements.
Trap. A fitting or device that provides a liquid seal to prevent the emission of
sewer gases without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater
through the trap.
Trap Seal. The vertical distance between the weir and the top of the dip of the
trap.
Unstable Ground. Earth that does not provide a uniform bearing for the barrel of
the sewer pipe between the joints at the bottom of the pipe trench.
Vacuum. Any pressure less than that exerted by the atmosphere.
Vacuum Breaker. A type of backflow preventer installed on openings subject to
normal atmospheric pressure that prevents backflow by admitting atmospheric
pressure through ports to the discharge side of the device.
Vent Pipe. See "Vent System."
Vent Stack. A vertical vent pipe installed primarily for the purpose of providing
circulation of air to and from any part of the drainage system.
Vent System. A pipe or pipes installed to provide a flow of air to or from a
drainage system, or to provide a circulation of air within such system to protect
trap seals from siphonage and backpressure.
Vertical Pipe. Any pipe or fitting that makes an angle of 45 degrees (0.79 rad) or
more with the horizontal.
Wall -Hung Water Closet. A wall -mounted water closet installed in such a way
that the fixture does not touch the floor.
Waste. The discharge from any fixture, appliance, area or appurtenance that
does not contain fecal matter.
Waste Pipe. A pipe that conveys only waste.
Water -Hammer Arrestor. A device utilized to absorb the pressure surge (water
hammer) that occurs when water flow is suddenly stopped in a water supply
system.
Water Heater. Any heating appliance or equipment that heats potable water and
supplies such water to the potable hot water distribution system.
Water Main. A water supply pipe or system of pipes, installed and maintained by
a city, township, county, public utility company or other public entity, on public
property, in the street or in an approved dedicated easement of public or
community use.
Water Outlet. A discharge opening through which water is supplied to a fixture,
into the atmosphere (except into an open tank that is part of the water supply
system), to a boiler or heating system, or to any devices or equipment requiring
water to operate but which are not part of the plumbing system.
Water Pipe.
Riser. A water supply pipe that extends one full story or more to convey
water to branches or to a group of fixtures.
Water Distribution Pipe. A pipe within the structure or on the premises that
conveys water from the water service pipe, or from the meter when the
meter is at the structure, to the points of utilization.
Water Service Pipe. The pipe from the water main or other source of
potable water supply, or from the meter when the meter is at the public
right of way, to the water distribution system of the building served.
Water Supply System. The water service pipe, water distribution pipes, and the
necessary connecting pipes, fittings, control valves and all appurtenances in or
adjacent to the structure or premises.
Well.
Bored. A well constructed by boring a hole in the ground with an auger
and installing a casing.
Drilled. A well constructed by making a hole in the ground with a drilling
machine of any type and installing casing and screen.
Driven. A well constructed by driving a pipe in the ground. The drive pipe
is usually fitted with a well point and screen.
Dug. A well constructed by excavating a large -diameter shaft and
installing a casing.
Whirlpool Bathtub. A plumbing appliance consisting of a bathtub fixture that is
equipped and fitted with a circulating piping system designed to accept, circulate
and discharge bathtub water upon each use.
Yoke Vent. A pipe connecting upward from a soil or waste stack to a vent stack
for the purpose of preventing pressure changes in the stacks.
Section 605 Materials, Joints and Connections. Amended to read:
Sec. 605. Use Of Copper Tubing.
(a) Copper tube for underground drainage and vent piping shall be tempered
copper tube type L or type K.
(b) Copper tube for aboveground drainage and vent piping shall be type L or
type K.
(c) Copper tube shall not be used for chemical or industrial wastes as defined
in section 605 of this code.
(d) Copper tube for building supply piping shall be type K to the point of
entrance to a building or structure. Water distribution pipe within a building or
structure shall be type L or type K.
Type M copper tube may be used in detached one- and two-family dwellings
within the structure only when piping is aboveground or floor slab.
(e) In addition to the required incised marking, all hand drawn copper tubing
shall be marked by means of a continuous and indelibly colored stripe at least
one-quarter inch (6.4 mm) in width as follows: type K, green; type L, blue; type M,
red; type DVW, yellow.
(f)
Listed flexible water connectors shall be installed in exposed locations.
Section 605.3 Water Service Pipe. Amended to read:
Sec. 605.3. Materials.
(a) Building supply water piping to the point of entrance to the building shall
be made of copper tube type K, or cast-iron water pipe.
(b) Water distributing piping shall be of brass pipe, copper tube type L or type
K, copper pipe, galvanized wrought iron pipe, galvanized open-hearth pipe,
galvanized steel pipe. Plastic piping for potable water distribution is prohibited
unless approval is given by the plumbing board or the administrative authority.
Type M copper tube may be used in one- and two-family dwellings within the
structure only when piping is aboveground or floor slab.
(c) All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar
devices shall be of a like material, except where otherwise specifically approved
by the building official.
(d) Cast-iron fittings up to and including two (2) inches (50.8 mm) in size,
when used in potable water piping, shall be galvanized.
(e) All malleable iron water fittings shall be galvanized.
(f)
Solder shall conform to the requirements of sec. 802(d).
Section 609. Health Care Plumbing. Amended to read:
Sec. 609. Cooling Water. The discharge of water used exclusively as a cooling
medium in an appliance, device, or apparatus to any sanitary sewer is
specifically prohibited.
Exception: Clean running water used exclusively as a cooling medium in an
appliance, device or apparatus may discharge into the drainage system if the
same comes from equipment so designed that the total rate of discharge from
the premises served on such sewer cannot exceed five (5) gallons per minute.
Section 701.5 Damage to Drainage System or Public Sewer. Amended to read:
Sec. 701.5. Damage To Drainage System Or Public Sewer. Roofs, inner courts,
vent shafts, light wells or similar areas having rain water drain, shall discharge to
the outside of the building, to the gutter, or to a storm drainage system.
The installation of sump pumps, sump pump connections, or gravity connections
which discharge or cause to be discharged, any storm water, surface water,
groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, interior and exterior foundation
drains, or floor drains used for collecting storm water to any sanitary sewer is
specifically prohibited.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit, by any means whatsoever,
into any plumbing fixture, floor drain, interceptor, sump, receptacle, or device
which is connected to any drainage system, public sewer, or private sewer, any
ashes, cinders, solids, rags, flammable, poisonous, or explosive liquids or gases,
oils, grease, and any other thing whatsoever which would or could cause
damage to the public sewer or private sewer.
(b) No storm water, surface water, ground water, roof runoff, subsurface
drainage, interior or exterior foundation drains or floor drains used for collecting
storm water shall be connected to or discharged into any drainage system
connected to a public or private sanitary sewer.
(c) No septic tank, seepage pit, or drainfield shall be connected to any public
sewer or to any building sewer leading to such public sewer.
(d) No commercial food waste grinder shall be connected to a private sewage
disposal system unless permission has first been obtained from the
administrative authority.
(e) An approved type watertight sewage or waste water holding tank, the
contents of which, due to their character, must be periodically removed and
disposed of at some approved offsite location, shall be installed only when
required by the administrative authority or the health officer to prevent anticipated
surface or subsurface contamination or pollution, damage to the public sewer, or
other hazardous or nuisance condition.
Section 702 Materials. Amended to read:
Sec. 702. Building Sewer Materials.
(a) The building sewer, beginning 2' from any building or structure shall be of
such materials as approved by the administrative authority.
(b) Joining methods and materials shall be as prescribed in chapter 7 of this
code.
Section 702.1 Above -Ground Sanitary Drainage and Vent Pipe. Amended to read:
Sec. 702.1. Drainage piping aboveground within buildings shall be of brass pipe,
copper tube type L or type K, cast-iron soil pipe, galvanized steel pipe, lead pipe,
ABS or PVC-DVW schedule 40 plastic pipe, except that:
(1) No galvanized wrought iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used
underground and shall be kept at least six (6) inches (152.4 mm) above
ground.
(2) No vitrified clay pipe or fittings shall be used above ground, where
pressurized by a pump or ejector, or on the interior of any building or
structure.
Section 702.2 Underground Building Sanitary Drainage and Vent Pipe. Amended to
read:
Sec. 702.2. Underground Building Sanitary Drainage And Vent Pipe.
(a) Underground building drains shall be of cast-iron soil pipe, tempered
copper tube type L or type K, ABS or PVC-DVW schedule 40 plastic pipe.
(b) Drainage fittings shall be of cast-iron, malleable iron, lead, brass, copper,
ABS or PVC schedule 40, or other approved materials having a smooth interior
waterway of the same diameter as the piping served and all such fittings shall
conform to the type of pipe used.
(1) Fittings on screwed pipe shall be of the recessed drainage type.
Burred ends shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe.
(2) The threads of drainage fittings shall be tapped so as to allow one-
fourth inch per foot (20.9 mm/m) grade.
Section 703 Building Sewer. Amended to read:
Sec. 703. Size Of Building Sewers. The minimum size of any building sewer shall
be determined on the basis of the total number of fixture units drained by such
sewers, in accordance with table 11-2. No building sewer shall have a smaller
diameter than four (4) inches or the size of the building drain; whichever is larger.
Section 708 Cleanouts. Amended to read:
Sec. 708. Cleanouts.
(a) Every vent pipe that penetrates the lowest floor level shall be provided
with a cleanout located not less than six (6) nor more than thirty (30) inches
above the lowest floor level.
(b) Each cleanout in piping two (2) inches or less in size shall be so installed
that there is a clearance of not less than twelve (12) inches in front of the
cleanout. Cleanouts in piping larger than two (2) inches shall have a clearance of
not less than eighteen (18) inches in front of the cleanout. Cleanouts in
underfloor piping shall be extended to or above the finished floor or shall be
extended outside the building when there is less than eighteen (18) inches
vertical and thirty (30) inches horizontal clearance from the means of access to
such cleanout. No underfloor cleanout in any residential occupancy shall be
located more than twenty (20) feet from an access door, trap door, or crawl hole.
(c) Cleanout fittings shall be not less in size than those established by the
building official.
(d) Each horizontal drainage pipe shall be provided with a cleanout at its
upper terminal and each run of piping, which is more than one hundred (100) feet
(30.4 m) in total developed length, shall be provided with a cleanout for each one
hundred (100) feet (30.4 m), or fraction thereof, in length of such piping.
(1) Cleanouts may be omitted on a horizontal drain line less than five
(5) feet (1.5 m) in length unless such line is serving sinks or urinals.
(2) Cleanouts may be omitted on any horizontal drainage pipe installed
on a slope of seventy-two (72) degrees or less from the vertical angle
(angle of one-fifth (1/5) bend).
(3) Excepting the building drain and its horizontal branches, a cleanout
shall not be required on any pipe or piping which is above the first floor of
the building.
(4) An approved type of two-way cleanout fitting, installed inside the
building wall near the connection between the building drain and building
sewer or installed outside of a building at the lower end of a building drain
and extended to grade, may be substituted for an upper terminal cleanout.
(e) Each vertical drainage pipe which has a double sanitary tee installed shall
be provided with a cleanout within a distance of thirty-six (36) inches above or
below the centerline of the sanitary tee.
(f) Each drainage pipe penetrating the lowest floor level of any structure shall
be provided with a cleanout located not less than six (6) nor more than thirty (30)
inches above the lowest floor level.
(g) An additional cleanout shall be provided in a horizontal line for each
aggregate change of direction exceeding one hundred and thirty-five (135)
degrees.
(h) Each cleanout shall be installed so that it opens in a direction opposite to
the flow of the soil or waste or at right angles thereto and, except in the case of
"wye" branch and end -of -line cleanouts, shall be installed vertically above the
flow line of the pipe.
(1) Each cleanout extension shall be considered as drainage piping and each
ninety (90) degree cleanout extension shall be extended from a "Y" type fitting or
other approved fitting of equivalent sweep.
(j) Each cleanout for an interceptor shall be outside of such interceptor.
(k) 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.
(1) Each cleanout in piping two (2) inches or less in size shall be so installed
that there is a clearance of not less than twelve (12) inches in front of the
cleanout. Cleanouts in piping larger than two (2) inches shall have a clearance of
not less than eighteen (18) inches in front of the cleanout. Cleanouts in
underfloor piping shall be extended to or above the finished floor or shall be
extended outside the building when there is less than eighteen (18) inches
vertical and thirty (30) inches horizontal clearance from the means of access to
such cleanout. No underfloor cleanout in any residential occupancy shall be
located more than twenty (20) feet from an access door, trap door, or crawl hole.
(m) Cleanout fittings shall be not less in size than those established by the
building official.
(n) Cleanouts shall be provided for pressure drainage systems as classified
under section 708.
(o) Countersunk cleanout plugs shall be installed where raised heads may
cause a hazard.
(p) When a hubless blind plug is used for a required cleanout, the complete
coupling and plug shall be accessible for removal or replacement.
Section 712 Sumps and Ejectors. Amended to read:
Sec. 712. Drainage Of Fixtures Located Below The Next Upstream Manhole Or
Below The Main Sewer Level.
When subsoil drainage systems are installed, they shall be discharged into an
approved sump or receiving tank and shall be discharged in a manner
satisfactory to the administrative authority. The installation of sump pumps or
sump pump connections, which discharge or cause to be discharged, any storm
water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsurface drainage, including
interior and exterior foundation drains, floor drains used for collecting storm
water, uncontaminated cooling water, or unpolluted industrial process waters, to
any sanitary sewer, is specifically prohibited.
Air conditioning water, drip pans, refrigeration water or cooling tower water may
be discharged into a sanitary sewer if the same comes from equipment so
designed that the total rate of discharge from the premises served on such sewer
cannot exceed five (5) gallons per minute.
Section 715.2 Material. Amended to read:
Sec. 715.2. Backwater Valves. Backwater valves shall have bodies of cast iron,
brass, or other approved materials, noncorrosive bearings, seats and self -
aligning discs, and shall be so constructed as to insure a positive mechanical
seal and to remain closed, except when discharging wastes. Such valves shall
remain sufficiently open during periods, of low flows to avoid screening of solids
and shall not restrict capacities or cause excessive turbulence during peak loads.
Unless otherwise listed, valve access covers shall be bolted type with gasket and
each valve shall bear the manufacturer's name cast into body and cover.
Backwater valves shall be installed so that their working parts will be accessible
for service and repairs.
Section 902 Materials. Amended to read:
Sec. 902. Materials.
(a) Vent piping aboveground in buildings shall be of brass pipe, copper pipe,
copper tube, type L or type K, cast-iron soil pipe, galvanized steel pipe, lead pipe,
ABS or PVC-DWV schedule 40 plastic pipe.
(1) No galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be
kept at least six (6) inches aboveground.
(2) ABS and PVC DWV piping installations shall be limited to
structures not exceeding three (3) floors above grade. For the purpose of
this subsection, the first floor of a building shall be that floor that has fifty
percent (50%) or more of the exterior wall surface area level with or above
finished grade. One (1) additional level that is the first level and not
designed for human habitation and used only for vehicle parking, storage,
or similar use shall be permitted.
(b) Vent piping underground shall be cast-iron soil pipe, copper tube type L or
type K, ABS or DWV schedule 40 plastic pipe.
(c) Vent fittings shall be cast-iron, galvanized malleable iron or galvanized
steel, lead, copper, brass, ABS or PVC schedule 40 or other approved materials
except that no galvanized malleable iron or galvanized steel fittings shall be used
underground and shall be kept at least six (6) inches aboveground.
(d) Changes in direction of vent piping shall be made by the appropriate use
of approved fittings and, with the exception of copper tube, no such pipe shall be
strained or bent. Burred ends shall be reamed to the full bore of the pipe.
Section 904 Outdoor Vent Extensions. Amended to read:
Sec. 904. Vent Termination.
(a) Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing and shall
terminate vertically not less than six (6) inches above the roof nor less than one
(1) foot from any vertical surface.
(b) Each vent shall terminate not less than ten (10) feet from, or at least three
(3) feet above any openable window, door, opening, air intake, or vent shaft, nor
less than three (3) feet in every direction from any lot line; alley and street
excepted.
(c) Vent pipes shall be extended separately or combined, of full required size,
not less than six (6) inches above the roof or fire wall. Flagpoling of vents is
prohibited except where the roof is used for purposes other than weather
protection. All vents within ten (10) feet of any part of the roof that is used for
such other purposes shall extend not less than seven (7) feet above such roof
and shall be securely stayed.
(d) Vent pipes for outdoor installations shall extend at least ten (10) feet
above ground and shall be securely supported.
(e) Joints at the roof around vent pipes shall be made watertight by the use of
approved flashings or flashing material.
(f) Frost Or Snow Closure. Where frost or snow closure is likely to occur in
locations having minimum design temperature below 0 degrees F, vent terminals
shall be a minimum of three (3) inches in diameter but in no event smaller than
the required vent pipe. The change in diameter shall be made inside the building
at least one (1) foot below the roof and terminate not less than ten (10) inches
above the roof, or as required by the administrative authority.
Section 1003.3.1 Grease Interceptors and Automatic Grease Removal Devices
Required. Amended to read:
Sec. 1003.3.1. Grease Interceptors And Automatic Grease Removal Devices
Required. A grease interceptor or automatic grease removal device shall be
required to receive the drainage from fixtures and equipment with grease laden
waste located in food preparation areas, such as in restaurants, hotel kitchens,
hospitals, school kitchens, bars, factory cafeterias and clubs. Fixtures and
equipment shall include pot sinks, prerinse sinks; soup kettles or similar devices;
work stations; floor drains or sinks into which kettles are drained and automatic
hood wash units. Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices
shall receive waste only from fixtures and equipment that allow fats, oils or
grease to be discharged. Where lack of space or other constraints prevent the
installation or replacement of a grease interceptor, one or more grease
interceptors shall be permitted to be installed on or above the floor and upstream
of an existing grease interceptor.
Section 1003.3.4 Hydromechanical Grease Interceptors, Fats, Oils and Greases
Disposal Systems and Automatic Grease Removal Devices. Amended to read:
Sec. 1003.3.4. Grease Interceptors And Automatic Grease Removal Devices.
Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be sized in
accordance with PDI G101, ASME A112.14.3 appendix A, or ASME A112.14.4.
Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be designed
and tested in accordance with PDI G101, ASME A112.14.3 or ASME A112.14.4.
Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and the city of Dubuque FOG program.
Chapter 14 Subsurface Landscape Irrigation Systems. Deleted.
Section 3. Section 14-1H-7 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is
amended by repealing Section 14-1H-7 and enacting a new Section 14-1H-7 in lieu
thereof as follows:
14-1H-7: MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS:
A. Board Created: In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or
determinations made by the code official relative to the application and interpretation of
this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board
of Appeals. The Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board of Appeals shall be appointed
by the City Council and shall hold office at its pleasure.
B. Membership: The Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board of Appeals shall consist
of seven (7) residents of the city, appointed by the City Council for a term of three (3)
years or until such member's successor is appointed and qualified. Vacancies must be
filled in the same manner as original appointments.
1. Special Qualifications. The Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board of
Appeals shall consist of seven (7) individuals eighteen (18) years of age or older,
from each of the following professions or disciplines:
a. Two (2) at -large members;
b. Five (5) members who possess a minimum of one of the following
requirements: minimum of five (5) years working experience in the
plumbing or mechanical trade, hold a state certification as a mechanical or
plumbing contractor, licensed mechanical or hydraulic engineer, or any
combination thereof.
C. Oath: Each person, upon appointment or reappointment to the board, must
execute an oath of office at the first meeting of the board following appointment or
reappointment or at the city clerk's office any time prior to the first meeting of the board
following the appointment or reappointment.
D. Officers/Organization: The board must choose annually a chairperson and vice -
chairperson, each to serve a term of one (1) year. The mechanical inspector for the City
of Dubuque is the secretary of the board. The board must fill a vacancy among its
officers for the remainder of the officer's unexpired term.
E. Compensation: Members serve without compensation, provided that they may
receive reimbursement for necessary travel and other expenses while on official board
business within the limits established in the city administrative policies and budget.
F. Disqualification of Member: A member shall not hear an appeal in which that
member has a personal, professional, or financial interest.
G. Application for Appeal:
1. Any person affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order
issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the Mechanical and
Plumbing Code Board of Appeals, provided a written application for appeal is
filed within twenty (20) days after the day the decision, notice, or order was
served.
2. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of
this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly
interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or
better form of construction is proposed.
H. Limitations on Authority (Board Powers):
1. The board has the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
a. To advise the city council on all mechanical and plumbing code
regulations and procedures.
b. To serve as an appeal body for the decisions of the code official or
the code official's designee.
c. To provide for reasonable interpretations of the mechanical and
plumbing code.
The Mechanical and Plumbing Code Board of Appeals does not have the
authority to waive the requirements of this code.
Notice of Meeting: The board shall meet upon notice from the chairman, within
not less than ten (10) days and not more than sixty (60) days of the filing of an appeal,
at stated periodic meetings, or at the written request of a majority of the members.
J. Open Hearing:
1. Hearings before the board shall be open to the public and in compliance
with the provisions of the Iowa open meetings law.
2. The appellant, the appellant's representative, the code official, and any
person whose interests are affected shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
K. Hearing Procedure:
1. The board shall adopt and make available to the public through the
secretary procedures under which a hearing will be conducted. The procedures
shall not require compliance with strict rules of evidence, but shall mandate that
only relevant information be received.
2. A quorum shall consist of a minimum of two-thirds (2/3) of the board
membership.
3. Members of the board shall attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of all regularly
scheduled and held meetings within a twelve (12) month period. If any member
does not attend such prescribed number of meetings, it shall constitute grounds
for the board to recommend to the city council that the member be replaced. The
attendance of all members shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
4. The code official shall file with the city council a copy of the minutes of
each meeting of the board within ten (10) working days after each such meeting.
5. All administrative, personnel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement
policies of the city shall govern the board in its operations.
6. Removal: The city council may remove any member for cause upon
written charges and after a public hearing.
L. Postponed Hearing: Either the city or the appellant may request a postponement
of a hearing subject to the approval of the code official. In no event may a
postponement exceed ninety (90) days beyond the date of the appeal.
M. Board Decision on Appeals: The board may, by majority vote, affirm, modify, or
reverse the decision of the code official.
N. Resolution: The decision of the board shall be by resolution. A written copy shall
be furnished to the appellant and placed in city records.
O. Administration: The code official shall take immediate action in accordance with
the decision of the board.
P. Court Review: Any person, whether or not a previous party to the appeal, shall
have the right to apply to the appropriate court for a writ of certiorari to correct errors of
law. Application for review shall be made in the manner and time required by law
following the filing of the decision in the office of the code official chief administrative
officer.
Q. Stays of Enforcement: Appeals of notice and orders (other than Imminent Danger
notices) shall stay the enforcement of the notice and order until the appeal is heard by
the appeals board.
Section 4. This Ordinance takes effect July 1, 2016.
Passed; approved, and adopted the 6th day o e, 201
Attest:
Kevin'Ftirnstahl, City Cle
Ric Jones, M r Pro -Tem
STATE OF IOWA {SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION
I, Suzanne Pike, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald,a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper
on the following dates: June 24, 2016, and for which the charge is $97.40.
Subscribed to before me Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa,
this cn/q40 day of , 20 /4 .
Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
MARY K, WESTERMEYER
Commission Number 164885
My Comm. Exp, FEB, 1, 2017
Permit' Issuance. :Section. 609. Health
Amended to read: -• Care Plumbing. "Cooling
Sec., 106.6.1. Investi- Water and Exception
gation Fees; "Work Amended.
Without A Permit. .Section 701.5,Damage,•
.(1) :`Investigation: to-Drainage Systemor
Whenever any workfor Publio Sewer. Amend-
which ta" permit isf i e ed i'
quired pythis codethas Section 702, Materials,
been commenced:with- Building Sew'er Materi-
out first obtaining said als. Amended
permit;.a•spec al inves-. Section 702,1 Above-•
tigation shall be:madeGround Sanitary Drain,
before:al permit may kie age and Pent Pipe,;:
issued forsuch Work Amended ` r
(2) Fee. An investiga . Section 1703 2- Under-
tion fee,`inaddition to ground Building Sanita-
the permit fee, shall be ground
.Drainage-,and Vent
cojlected '.whether or . Pipe. Amended...
not a permit`is then or Section :703 Building
subsequently-„, issued. Sewer": Size-of:Building'
The investigation ;:fee Sewers.'Amended
shall.,be:1'equal to s; the •Section ` 708 •Clean'- '
amount of the permit outs: Amended:_
fee that ..woultl.. be re- "" Section •712 Sumps,
qulred bythis code if a and Ejectors:> Drainage
permitiWere, to be is.. Of Fixtures Located Be-
sued. The payment: of lowThe,NextUpstream
such investigation" :fee Manhole .01, Below The
shall not-:exempt ,any Main Sevier ,.Level.
person ••;from " compli- • Amended.:: '-
ante with all other, pro- Section .715.2 Materi-
visions' of'this code;ndr al:'tladkWater Valves. `
from any,!penalty pre= Amended..
scribed by; law:,- •3: Section 902 Materials.
Section 106.6,3, Fee Vent Piping..Aniended.
Refunds. Amended "to 'Section .904 Outdoor .
read: Vent.; • • Extensions.
Sec..106 6 3. Fees,R& Amended.
funds.: Section i 10,03.3.1
(1) The:building:-offi -- Grease : Interceptors
cial�may authorize, the and Automatic.Grease
refunding- of any-ifee Removal Devices Re-
paid:- hereunder which quired, Amended,
was -erroneously; paid .Section .10033.4• Hy-,
or colleoted , y dromechanical Grease
(2) The=:building offi- Interceptors,'Fats, ,Oils
J tial may authorize-the and Greases; Dispbsal
refunding-.:Of I riet more Systems and -Automat,
CITY OF DUBUQUE, cent: of they permiffee vices Amended.er-. lc' Grseval De-
IOWA paid when"no work'has • :.:Chater 14 Subsur
4 OFFICIAL been:done under a.per- ' face Landscape • Irri a
PUBLICATION a, p d -
Thefollowing is",a
mit 'issued m accord tion Systemst_Deleted."
summary of City
;of Du•ance with this code:;. 14 1H 7 MECHANI-
buque;`.Ordinanee.rNo, '. (3) TheJbuilding'offi- CAL AND'. PLUMBING
26-16. The full ordi-;: tial may;authorize. .the CODE-BOARD'OF:AP
nance+may be obtained refunding`ofk not more. PEALS
.City ;Clerk's ' than ...eighty:, (80): per- A. Board Created •
from -the
Offieo„City Hall; 50 Wi cent of the plan review B:Membership.
fee paid whenan
13th : Street, Dubuque, ; appli- C: Oath
during the ,hours":.of
cation. for a permit for D Officers/Organiza
8 00 AM• to 5:00 PM, which a: plan review tion. .
Monday Friday;or at ••fee has :been paid is E, Compensation;
www:. cityofdubuque- - withdrawn or cancelled • F Disqualification. of '
org.. before'anyplan review Member
ORDINANCE N0526-16 effortii has been ex- G. Application for•Ap-
SUMMARY pended. ,^ peal
AMENDING CITY OF `Section 1071 General: H. Limitations on Au;
DUBUQUE CODE OF Testing of ::Plumbing thority (Board Powers).
ORDINANCES TITLE Work Amended. I. Notice of Meeting. •
14 BUILDING AND, DE= Sec. •107:1 Testing Of J.'Open Hearing:
VELOPMENT, ;'CHAP- Plumbing Work. : K: Hearing Procedure.
TER:1 BUILDING. CO- (a) Inspections. L`.'Postponed Hearing.
DES, ARTICLE ” H (b),Testing M. Board Decision on
PLUMBING,',.:i CODE, ,.(1) Responsibility. i : Appeals. .
SECTIONS 14-1H 1 IN- ;(2) Media N, . Resolution/Deci
T E RrN A T 1 ON Al' (G) Water Test sion of the Board.
PLUMBING . .: CODE ;(4)AirTest • O:Administration.
(5) Building Sewer . P.'Court RevieW.
ADOPTED AND 14-1H-
2 INTERNATIONAL .Test Q. Stays of Enforce
(6) Water. Piping. ment.
PLUMBING CODE
- BY (7) DefedtiveSystems. 'Section 4. This Ordi-
AMENDMENTS
REPEALING ;SUCH ," (8)-Moved Structures. nance takes effect July
SECTIONS AND EN- (9) Test Waived 1,2016............
ACTINACTING' NEW .(10) Exceptions •Passed, `approved,
IONS N.LIEU.T.SEC- HERE- (11) Tests For Shower and': adopted'" the :6th
' OF.' ADOPTING THE :Receptors. dayof.June, 2016.
2015 INTERNATIONAL (12) Protectively coat- /s/Ric W. Jones, Mayor
PLUMBING ' CODE ed pipe ,inspection and ,Pro-Tem
AND: BY REPEALING repair.Attest: /s/Kevin
SECTION 14-1H-7 -'Sect oni:108.2 Notice Firnstahl, City Clerk
PLUMBING " CODE of Vio ation Amended Summary. published.
BOARD AND : ENACT-
to read: officially in the Tele
ING A NEW SECTION The code official.shall graph ` Herald: newspa
14-1H-7 MECHANICAL 'serve a notice of viola- per on the 24th day of
AND - PLUMBING tion., or order to the June, 2016, • •
CODE BOARD' PRO- ,person: responsible for /s/Kevin S. Firnstahl;
VIDING" FOR THE the erection, installa- City Clerk
tion, alteration; eaten- It 6/24
POWERS, " OPERA- Sion; repair, removal or
TION;i; MEMBERSHIP, demolition of plumbing
AND'WIEETINGS,' work in violationofthe
NOW, THEREFORE, provisions.of this code,-
BE . IT ORDAINED BY or in Violation of a de•
THE _CITY COUNCIL :tail statement ori the -
BuQOF THE,CITY OF DU- approyed'construction
Sectio IOWA:,:. docuffientS thereunder;
Section 1: Section 14-
1H-1 of the City 'of. Du- or: ih violation of a per •
-
buque; Code of Ordi- .:mit or` certificate is-
nances is amended by
repealing Section 14-
1H-1 and enacting a
new Section 14-1H-1 in
lieu thereof as follows:
14-1H-1: INTERNA-
TIONAL PLUMBING
CODE ADOPTED:
Except as hereinafter
added to, deleted,
modified or amended,
there is hereby adopt=
ed by reference as the
I plumbing code of the
city that 'certain
plumbing code known
as the international
plumbing code, 2015
edition, published by
the International Code
Council, and the provi-
sions of such plumbing
code shall be ,control-
ling for the installation,
alteration, repair, relo-
cation, replacement,
addition to and use or
maintenance of plumb-
ing equipment and sys-
tems in all matters
covered by' , such
plumbing code within
the corporate limits of
the city, and shall be
known as the Dubuque
plumbing code. A copy
of, the international
plumbing code, 2015
edition, as adopted,
shall be on file in the
office of the city clerk
for public inspection.
Section 2. Section 14-
1I-1-2 of the City of Du-
buque ' Code of -Ordi-
nances is amended by
repealing Section 14-
1H-2 and 'enacting the
following additions; de-
letions, , modifications,
or amendments of the
International ,Plumbing
Code, 2015 Edition,
adopted le Section 14-
1H-1.
14,1H-2: INTERNA-
TIONAL PLUMBING
CODE AMENDMENTS:
Additions, deletions,
modifications, or
amendments , were
made to the following
sections of the interna-
tional plumbing code,
2015 ' edition, adopted
in section 14-1H-1.
Section 103:3 Deputies.
Section 103.4 Liability.
Amended.
Section 104.1 General.
Administrative Authori-
ty Amended.
Section 104.4 Right of .
Entry. Amended.
Section 105 Approval.
Brazing and Welding
Amended.
Section 106.1 When
Required. Permits Re-
quired Amended.
Section 106.2 Exempt
Work. Amended.
Section 106.6 Fees,
Amended to read:
Sec. 106.6. Permit
Fees. The fees for each
permit shall be as set
forth by the city coun-
cil.
Section 106.6.1 Work
Commencing Before
Permit' , Issuance.
Amended to read:
Sec. 106.6:1. Investi-
gation Fees; Work
Without A Permit.
(1) Imiestiqation,
sued under the provi-
sions of this code. Such
order shall direct the
discontinuance of the
illegal action or condi-
tion and the abatement
of the violation.
A notice of violation is
not required in every
situation and city,staff
may issue a municipal
infraction without pre-
viously issuing a notice
of violation.
Section 108:3 Prose-
cution of Violation.
Amended to read:
Sec. 108.3. Prosecu-
tion Of Violation. If the
notice of violation is
not complied with
promptly, the building
official shall request
the city attorney's of-
fice to institute the aP-
propriate proceeding
at law or in equity to
restrain, , correct . or
abate such violation, or
to require the removal
or termination of the
unlawful occupancy of
the structure in viola-
tion of the provisions
of this code or of the
order or , direction
made pursuant there-
to.
Section 108.4 Viola-
tion Penalties. Amend-
ed to read:
Sec. 108.4. Violation
And Penalties. The do-
ing of any act, or the
omission of any , act,
declared to be unlaW-
ful by this code, or any
code or ordinance 1
herein adopted by ref-
erence shall be
deemed a separate) of-
fense for each and eV-
ery 'clay on portion
thereof during which
any such unlawful act
is ',committed, contin-
ued, or permitted and
upon conviction shall
be punishable as pro;
vided in title 1, chapter
4 of the code of ordi-
nahces. The penalty
herein provided shall
be cumulative with and
in addition to the revo-
cation, cancellation, or
forfeiture of any
li-
cense or permit else-
where in this code pro- I
vided for violation
thereof.
Section 108.7.1 Au-
thority to Cohdemn
Equipment. Amended., I
Section108.7.2 Au-
thority to Disconnect
Service Utilities.
Amended.
Section 108.7.3 Con-
nection after Order to
Disconnect. Amended.
Section 109.1 through
109.7 replaced with
City of Dubuque Code
of Ordinances Section
14-1H-7.
Section. 202 General
DefinitionS. Amended.
Section 605.3 Water
Service Pipe. Materials.
Amended.
Section 609. Health
Care Plumbing. Cooling
Water and Exception
Amended.
Section 701.5 Damage
to Drainaap svctpm ,nr
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1 PLUMBERS,MECHANICAL PROFESSIONALS,AND CONTRACTORS,§105.2
CHAPTER 105
PLUMBERS,MECHANICAL PROFESSIONALS,AND CONTRACTORS
Referred to in §91C.1,§100D.11,§272C.1
For provisions relating to the development of a combined process for contractor
licensing under this chapter and contractor registration under chapter 91C,to be
implemented in time for license renewals due July 1,2017,see §91C.1(3)
105.1 Title.
105.2 Definitions.
105.3 Plumbing and mechanical
systems board.
105.4 Plumbing installation code —
rules.
105.5 Examinations.
105.6 through 105.8 Repealed by 2009
Acts,ch 151,§32.
105.9 Fees.
105.10 License or certification required.
105.11 Chapter inapplicability.
105.12 Form of license.
105.13 License presumptive evidence.
105.14 Display of contractor license.
105.15 Registry of licenses.
105.16 Change of residence.
105.17 Preemption of local licensing
requirements.
105.18 Qualifications and types of
licenses issued.
105.19 Insurance and surety bond
requirements.
105.20 Renewal and reinstatement of
licenses —fees and penalties
—continuing education.
105.21 Reciprocal licenses.
105.22 Grounds for denial,revocation,
or suspension of license.
105.23 Jurisdiction of revocation and
suspension proceedings.
105.24 Notice and default.
105.25 Advertising —violations —
penalties.
105.26 Injunction.
105.27 Civil penalty.
105.28 Enforcement.
105.29 Report of violators.
105.30 Attorney general.
105.31 License renewal and reissuance
—transition provisions.
105.32 Voluntary early renewal of
license.
105.1 Title.
This chapter may be known and cited as the “Iowa Plumber,Mechanical Professional,and
Contractor Licensing Act”.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§1,35;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,11;2009 Acts,ch 151,§1
105.2 Definitions.
As used in this chapter,unless the context otherwise requires:
1.“Apprentice”means any person,other than a helper,journeyperson,or master,who,as
a principal occupation,is engaged in working as an employee of a plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic systems contractor under the supervision of
either a master or a journeyperson and is progressing toward completion of an apprenticeship
training program registered by the office of apprenticeship of the United States department of
labor while learning and assisting in the design,installation,and repair of plumbing,HVAC,
refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic systems,as applicable.
2.“Board”means the plumbing and mechanical systems board as established pursuant to
section 105.3.
3.“Contractor”means a person or entity that provides plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,
refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic systems services on a contractual basis and who is
paid a predetermined amount under that contract for rendering those services.
4.“Department”means the Iowa department of public health.
5.“Governmental subdivision”means any city,county,or combination thereof.
6.“Helper”means a person engaged in general manual labor activities who provides
assistance to an apprentice,journeyperson,or master while under the supervision of a
journeyperson or master.
7.“HVAC”means heating,ventilation,air conditioning,ducted systems,or any type of
refrigeration used for food processing or preservation.“HVAC”includes all natural,propane,
liquid propane,or other gas lines associated with any component of an HVAC system.
8.“Hydronic”means a heating or cooling system that transfers heating or cooling by
circulating fluid through a closed system,including boilers,pressure vessels,refrigeration
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§105.2,PLUMBERS,MECHANICAL PROFESSIONALS,AND CONTRACTORS 2
equipment in connection with chilled water systems,all steam piping,hot or chilled water
piping together with all control devices and accessories,installed as part of,or in connection
with,any heating or cooling system or appliance whose primary purpose is to provide
comfort using a liquid,water,or steam as the heating or cooling media.“Hydronic”includes
all low-pressure and high-pressure systems and all natural,propane,liquid propane,or
other gas lines associated with any component of a hydronic system.For purposes of this
definition,“primary purpose is to provide comfort”means a system or appliance in which at
least fifty-one percent of the capacity generated by its operation,on an annual average,is
dedicated to comfort heating or cooling.
9.“Journeyperson”means any person,other than a master,who,as a principal occupation,
is engaged as an employee of,or otherwise working under the direction of,a master in the
design,installation,and repair of plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,
or hydronic systems,as applicable.
10.“Master”means any person who works in the planning or superintending of the
design,installation,or repair of plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or
hydronic systems and is otherwise lawfully qualified to conduct the business of plumbing,
mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic systems,and who is familiar with
the laws and rules governing the same.
11.“Mechanical professional”means a person engaged in the HVAC,refrigeration,sheet
metal,or hydronic industry.
12.“Mechanical systems”means HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,and hydronic systems.
13.“Medical gas piping”means a permanent fixed piping system in a health care facility
which is used to convey oxygen,nitrous oxide,nitrogen,carbon dioxide,helium,medical air,
and mixtures of these gases from its source to the point of use and includes the fixed piping
associated with a medical,surgical,or gas scavenging vacuum system,as well as a bedside
suction system.
14.“Medical gas system installer”means any person who installs or repairs medical gas
piping,components,and vacuum systems,including brazers,who has been issued a valid
certification from the national inspection testing certification (NITC)corporation,or an
equivalent authority approved by the board.
15.“Plumbing”means all potable water building supply and distribution pipes,all
plumbing fixtures and traps,all drainage and vent pipes,and all building drains and building
sewers,storm sewers,and storm drains,including their respective joints and connections,
devices,receptors,and appurtenances within the property lines of the premises,and
including the connection to sanitary sewer,storm sewer,and domestic water mains.
“Plumbing”includes potable water piping,potable water treating or using equipment,
medical gas piping systems,fuel gas piping,water heaters and vents,including all natural,
propane,liquid propane,or other gas lines associated with any component of a plumbing
system.
16.“Refrigeration”means any system of refrigeration regardless of the level of power,
if such refrigeration is intended to be used for the purpose of food processing and product
preservation and is also intended to be used for comfort systems.“Refrigeration”includes
all natural,propane,liquid propane,or other gas lines associated with any component of
refrigeration.
17.“Routine maintenance”means the maintenance,repair,or replacement of existing
fixtures or parts of plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic
systems in which no changes in original design are made.Fixtures or parts do not include
smoke and fire dampers,or water,gas,or steam piping permanent repairs except for traps
or strainers.“Routine maintenance”shall include emergency repairs,and the board shall
define the term “emergency repairs”to include the repair of water pipes to prevent imminent
damage to property.“Routine maintenance”does not include the replacement of furnaces,
boilers,cooling appliances,or water heaters more than one hundred gallons in size.
18.“Sheet metal”means heating,ventilation,air conditioning,pollution control,fume
hood systems and related ducted systems or installation of equipment associated with any
component of a sheet metal system.“Sheet metal”excludes refrigeration and electrical lines
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and all natural gas,propane,liquid propane,or other gas lines associated with any component
of a sheet metal system.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§2;2008 Acts,ch 1032,§102,202;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,11;2009 Acts,
ch 151,§2,3;2011 Acts,ch 100,§1,2,15;2012 Acts,ch 1023,§22;2012 Acts,ch 1026,§1,2;
2012 Acts,ch 1138,§47,78,79;2013 Acts,ch 77,§2,3,36
105.3 Plumbing and mechanical systems board.
1.A plumbing and mechanical systems board is created within the Iowa department of
public health.
2.a.The board shall be comprised of eleven members,appointed by the governor,as
follows:
(1)The director of public health or the director ’s designee.
(2)The commissioner of public safety or the commissioner ’s designee.
(3)One plumbing inspector.
(4)One mechanical inspector.
(5)A contractor who primarily works in rural areas.
(6)An individual licensed as a journeyperson plumber pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter or,for the initial membership of the board,an individual eligible for such licensure.
(7)An individual working as a plumbing contractor and licensed as a master plumber
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or,for the initial membership of the board,an
individual eligible for such licensure.
(8)Two individuals licensed as journeyperson mechanical professionals pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter or,for the initial membership of the board,two individuals eligible
for such licensure.
(9)Two individuals licensed as master mechanical professionals pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter or,for the initial membership of the board,two individuals eligible
for such licensure.One of these individuals shall be a mechanical systems contractor.
b.The board members enumerated in paragraph a,subparagraphs (3)through (9),are
subject to confirmation by the senate.
c.The terms of the two plumber representatives on the board shall not expire on the same
date,and one of the two plumber representatives on the board shall at all times while serving
on the board be affiliated with a labor union while the other shall at all times while serving
on the board not be affiliated with a labor union.
d.The terms of the mechanical professional representatives on the board shall not expire
on the same date,and at least one of the mechanical professional representatives on the board
shall at all times while serving on the board be affiliated with a labor union while at least one
of the other mechanical professional representatives shall at all times while serving on the
board not be affiliated with a labor union.
3.Members shall serve three-year terms except for the terms of the initial members,which
shall be staggered so that three members’terms expire each calendar year.A member of the
board shall serve no more than three full terms.A vacancy in the membership of the board
shall be filled by appointment by the governor subject to senate confirmation.
4.If a person who has been appointed to serve on the board has ever been disciplined by
the board,all board complaints and statements of charges,settlement agreements,findings
of fact,and orders pertaining to the disciplinary action shall be made available to the senate
committee to which the appointment is referred at the committee’s request before the full
senate votes on the person’s appointment.
5.The board shall organize annually and shall select a chairperson and a secretary from
its membership.A quorum shall consist of a majority of the members of the board.
6.Members of the board shall receive actual expenses for their duties as a member of the
board.Each member of the board may also be eligible to receive compensation as provided
in section 7E.6.
7.The board may maintain a membership in any national organization of state boards
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§105.3,PLUMBERS,MECHANICAL PROFESSIONALS,AND CONTRACTORS 4
for the professions of plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic
professionals,with all membership fees to be paid from funds appropriated to the board.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§3;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,11;2009 Acts,ch 151,§4,5;2013 Acts,ch
77,§4,36
Referred to in §105.2
Confirmation,see §2.32
105.4 Plumbing installation code —rules.
1.a.The board shall establish by rule a plumbing installation code governing the
installation of plumbing in this state.Consistent with fire safety rules and standards
promulgated by the state fire marshal,the board shall adopt the most current version of the
uniform plumbing code and the international mechanical code,as the state plumbing code
and the state mechanical code,to govern the installation of plumbing and mechanical systems
in this state.The board shall adopt the current version of each code within six months of its
being released.The board may adopt amendments to each code by rule.The board shall
work in consultation with the state fire marshal to ensure that proposed amendments do not
conflict with the fire safety rules and standards promulgated by the state fire marshal.The
state plumbing code and the state mechanical code shall be applicable to all buildings and
structures owned by the state or an agency of the state and in each local jurisdiction.
b.Except as provided in paragraph “c”,a local jurisdiction is not required to adopt by
ordinance the state plumbing code or the state mechanical code.However,a local jurisdiction
that adopts by ordinance the state plumbing code or the state mechanical code may adopt
standards that are more restrictive.A local jurisdiction that adopts standards that are more
restrictive than the state plumbing code or the state mechanical code shall promptly provide
copies of those standards to the board.The board shall maintain on its internet site the
text of all local jurisdiction standards that differ from the applicable statewide code.Local
jurisdictions shall not be required to conduct inspections or take any other enforcement action
under the state plumbing code and state mechanical code regardless of whether the local
jurisdiction has adopted by ordinance the state plumbing code or the state mechanical code.
c.A local jurisdiction with a population of more than fifteen thousand that has not adopted
by ordinance the state plumbing code and state mechanical code shall have until December
31,2016,to do so.Cities that have adopted a plumbing code or mechanical code as of April
26,2013,shall have until December 31,2016,to adopt the state plumbing code or the state
mechanical code in lieu thereof.
2.The board shall adopt all rules necessary to carry out the licensing and other provisions
of this chapter.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§4;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,11;2009 Acts,ch 151,§6;2013 Acts,ch 77,
§5,36
105.5 Examinations.
1.Any person desiring to take an examination for a license issued pursuant to this chapter
shall make application to the board in accordance with the rules of the board.The application
form shall be no longer than two pages in length,plus one security page.The board may
require that a recent photograph of the applicant be attached to the application.
2.Applicants who fail to pass an examination shall be allowed to retake the examination
at a future scheduled time.
3.The board shall adopt rules relating to all of the following:
a.The qualifications required for applicants seeking to take examinations,which
qualifications shall include a requirement that an applicant who is a contractor shall be
required to provide the contractor ’s state contractor registration number.
b.The denial of applicants seeking to take examinations.
4.The board shall adopt an industry standardized examination for each license type.If a
standardized examination is not available for a specified license type,the board shall work
with the appropriate testing vendor to create an examination for the specified license type.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§5;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§7;2011 Acts,ch 100,
§3,15;2013 Acts,ch 77,§6,36
Contractor registration,see chapter 91C
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105.6 through 105.8 Repealed by 2009 Acts,ch 151,§32.
105.9 Fees.
1.The board shall set the fees for the examination of all applicants,by rule,which fees
shall be based upon the cost of administering the examinations.
2.The board shall set the license fees and renewal fees for all licenses issued pursuant to
this chapter,by rule.
3.All fees collected under this chapter shall be retained by the board.The moneys
retained by the board shall be used for any of the board’s duties under this chapter,including
but not limited to the addition of full-time equivalent positions for program services and
investigations.Revenues retained by the board pursuant to this section shall be considered
repayment receipts as defined in section 8.2.Notwithstanding section 8.33,moneys retained
by the board pursuant to this section are not subject to reversion to the general fund of the
state.
4.Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to prohibit the state or any of its
governmental subdivisions from charging construction permit fees or inspection fees related
to work performed by plumbers and mechanical professionals.
5.a.The board shall submit a report to the general assembly within sixty days following
the end of each fiscal year.The reports shall include a balance sheet projection extending no
less than three years.If the revenue projection exceeds expense projections by more than
ten percent,the board shall adjust their fee schedules accordingly,so that projected revenues
are no more than ten percent higher than projected expenses.The revised fees shall be
implemented no later than January 1,2013,and January 1 of each subsequent year.
b.A license fee for a combined license shall be the sum total of each of the separate license
fees reduced by thirty percent.
6.The board may charge a fee for an application required by this chapter and submitted
on paper if an internet application process is available.
7.a.Licenses issued under this chapter on or after July 1,2014,shall expire on the same
renewal date every three years,beginning with June 30,2017.
b.New licenses issued after the July 1 beginning of each three-year renewal cycle shall
be prorated using a one-sixth deduction for each six-month period of the renewal cycle.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§9;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§8;2011 Acts,ch 100,
§4 –6,15;2013 Acts,ch 77,§7,8,36
Transfer of portion of contractor license fees to labor services division of department of workforce development and creation of combined
contractor license and registration process,see §91C.1(3)
105.10 License or certification required.
1.Except as provided in section 105.11,a person shall not operate as a contractor or
install or repair plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic systems
without obtaining a license issued by the board,or install or repair medical gas piping systems
without obtaining a valid certification approved by the board.
2.Except as provided in section 105.11,a person shall not engage in the business of
designing,installing,or repairing plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,
or hydronic systems unless at all times a licensed master,who shall be responsible for the
proper designing,installing,and repairing of the plumbing,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,
or hydronic system,is employed by the person and is actively in charge of the plumbing,
mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic work of the person.An individual
who performs such work pursuant to a business operated as a sole proprietorship shall be a
licensed master in the applicable discipline.
3.An individual holding a master mechanical license shall not be required to get an
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic license in order to design,install,or repair the
work defined in this chapter as mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic
work.An individual holding a journeyperson mechanical license shall not be required to get
an HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic license in order to install and repair the
work defined in this chapter as mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic
work.An individual holding a master or journeyperson mechanical license shall also not
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§105.10,PLUMBERS,MECHANICAL PROFESSIONALS,AND CONTRACTORS 6
be required to obtain a special,restricted license that is designated as a sublicense of the
mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic licenses.
4.The board shall adopt rules to allow a grace period for a contractor to operate a business
described in subsection 2 without employing a licensed master.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§10;2008 Acts,ch 1032,§103,202;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,
ch 151,§9,10;2013 Acts,ch 77,§9 –11,36;2013 Acts,ch 140,§56;2014 Acts,ch 1092,§26
105.11 Chapter inapplicability.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to do any of the following:
1.Apply to a person licensed as an engineer pursuant to chapter 542B,licensed as
a manufactured home retailer or certified as a manufactured home installer pursuant to
chapter 103A,registered as an architect pursuant to chapter 544A,or licensed as a landscape
architect pursuant to chapter 544B who provides consultations or develops plans or other
work concerning plumbing,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic work and who is
exclusively engaged in the practice of the person’s profession.
2.Require employees of municipal utilities,electric membership or cooperative
associations,public utility corporations,rural water associations or districts,railroads,or
commercial retail or industrial companies performing manufacturing,installation,service,
or repair work for such employer to hold licenses while acting within the scope of their
employment.This licensing exemption does not apply to employees of a rate-regulated
gas or electric public utility which provides plumbing or mechanical services as part of a
systematic marketing effort,as defined pursuant to section 476.80.
3.Prohibit an owner of property from performing work on the owner ’s principal
residence,if such residence is an existing dwelling rather than new construction and is not
larger than a single-family dwelling,or farm property,excluding commercial or industrial
installations or installations in public use buildings or facilities,or require such owner
to be licensed under this chapter.In order to qualify for inapplicability pursuant to this
subsection,a residence shall qualify for the homestead tax exemption.
4.Require that any person be a member of a labor union in order to be licensed.
5.Apply to a person who is qualified pursuant to administrative rules relating to the
storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases while engaged in installing,servicing,
testing,replacing,or maintaining propane gas utilization equipment,or gas piping systems
of which the equipment is a part,and related or connected accessory systems or equipment
necessary to the operation of the equipment.
6.Apply to a person who meets the requirements for a certified well contractor pursuant
to section 455B.190A while engaged in installing,servicing,testing,replacing,or maintaining
a water system,water well,well pump,or well equipment,or piping systems of which the
equipment is a part,and related or connected accessory systems or equipment necessary to
the operation of the water well.
7.Require a helper engaged in general manual labor activities while providing
assistance to an apprentice,journeyperson,or master to obtain a plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic license.Experience as a helper shall not be
considered as practical experience for a journeyperson license.
8.Apply to a person who is performing work subject to chapter 100C.
9.Apply to an employee of any unit of state or local government,including but not
limited to cities,counties,or school corporations,performing work on a mechanical system
or plumbing system,which serves a government-owned or government-leased facility while
acting within the scope of the government employee’s employment.
10.Apply to the employees of manufacturers,manufacturer representatives,or
wholesale suppliers who provide consultation or develop plans concerning plumbing,HVAC,
refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic work,or who assist a person licensed under this
chapter in the installation of mechanical or plumbing systems.
11.Prohibit an owner or operator of a health care facility licensed pursuant to chapter
135C,assisted living center licensed pursuant to chapter 231C,hospital licensed pursuant
to chapter 135B,adult day care center licensed pursuant to chapter 231D,or a retirement
facility certified pursuant to chapter 523D from performing work on the facility or requiring
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such owner or operator to be licensed under this chapter;except for projects that exceed the
dollar amount specified as the competitive bid threshold in section 26.3.
12.Apply to a person who performs the laying of pipe that originates or connects to pipe
in the public right-of-way or property that is intended to become public right-of-way,even if
such pipe extends under the property and up to the building.However,the person shall not
make any interior pipe connections within a building under this exemption.This exemption
does not restrict local jurisdictions from requiring licensure under this chapter if required by
local ordinance,resolution,or by bidding specification.
13.Prohibit a rental property owner or employee of such an owner from performing
routine maintenance on the rental property.
14.Apply to a person who is performing work on a volunteer,non-paid basis or assisting
a property owner performing non-paid work on the owner ’s principal residence.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§11;2008 Acts,ch 1032,§104,202;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§4,5,10,12;2009
Acts,ch 151,§11 –13;2011 Acts,ch 100,§7,15;2013 Acts,ch 77,§12,36
Referred to in §105.10
105.12 Form of license.
1.A contracting,plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic
license shall be in the form of a certificate under the seal of the department,signed by the
director of public health,and shall be issued in the name of the board.The license number
shall be noted on the face of the license.
2.In addition to the certificate,the board shall provide each licensee with a wallet-sized
licensing identification card.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§12;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§6,10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§14;2013 Acts,ch
77,§13,36
105.13 License presumptive evidence.
A license issued under this chapter shall be presumptive evidence of the right of the holder
to practice in this state the profession specified.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§13;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12
105.14 Display of contractor license.
A person holding a contractor license under this chapter shall keep the current license
certificate publicly displayed in the primary place in which the person practices.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§14;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§15
105.15 Registry of licenses.
The name,location,license number,and date of issuance of the license of each person
to whom a license has been issued shall be entered in a registry kept in the office of the
department to be known as the plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or
hydronic registry.The registry may be electronic and shall be open to public inspection.
However,the licensee’s home address,home telephone number,and other personal
information as determined by rule shall be confidential.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§15;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§16;2013 Acts,ch
77,§14,36
105.16 Change of residence.
If a person licensed to practice as a contractor or a plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professional under this chapter changes the
person’s residence or place of practice,the person shall so notify the board.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§16;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§17;2013 Acts,ch
77,§15,36
105.17 Preemption of local licensing requirements.
1.The provisions of this chapter regarding the licensing of plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,and hydronic professionals and contractors shall supersede
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and preempt all plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,hydronic,and
contracting licensing provisions of all governmental subdivisions.
a.On July 1,2009,all plumbing and mechanical licensing provisions promulgated by any
governmental subdivision shall be null and void,except reciprocal licenses as provided in
section 105.21,and of no further force and effect.
b.On and after July 1,2008,a governmental subdivision shall not prohibit a contractor or
a plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professional licensed
pursuant to this chapter from performing services for which that person is licensed pursuant
to this chapter or enforce any plumbing and mechanical licensing provisions promulgated by
the governmental subdivision against a person licensed pursuant to this chapter.
2.Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a governmental subdivision from assessing and
collecting permit fees or inspection fees related to work performed by plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professionals.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§17;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§7,10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§18;2013 Acts,ch
77,§16,36
105.18 Qualifications and types of licenses issued.
1.General qualifications.The board shall adopt,by rule,general qualifications for
licensure.The board may consider the past felony record of an applicant only if the felony
conviction relates to the practice of the profession for which the applicant requests to be
licensed.References may be required as part of the licensing process.
2.Plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,and hydronic licenses and
contractor licenses.The board shall issue master licenses for plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,and hydronic professionals.The board shall issue journeyperson
licenses for plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,and hydronic
professionals.A plumbing license shall allow an individual to perform work defined as
plumbing.A mechanical license shall allow an individual to perform work defined as HVAC,
refrigeration,sheet metal,and hydronic.An HVAC-refrigeration license shall allow an
individual to perform work defined as HVAC and refrigeration.A hydronic license shall
allow an individual to perform work defined as hydronic.A sheet metal license shall allow
an individual to perform work defined as sheet metal.The board shall issue the separate
licenses as follows:
a.Apprentice license.In order to be licensed by the board as an apprentice,a person
shall do all of the following:
(1)File an application,which application shall establish that the person meets the
minimum requirements adopted by the board.
(2)Certify that the person will work under the supervision of a licensed journeyperson or
master in the applicable discipline.
(3)Be enrolled in an applicable apprentice program which is registered with the United
States department of labor office of apprenticeship.
b.Journeyperson license.
(1)In order to be licensed by the board as a journeyperson in the applicable discipline,a
person shall do all of the following:
(a)File an application and pay application fees as established by the board,which
application shall establish that the person meets the minimum educational and experience
requirements adopted by the board.
(b)Pass the state journeyperson licensing examination in the applicable discipline.
(c)Provide the board with evidence of having completed at least four years of practical
experience as an apprentice.Commencing January 1,2010,the four years of practical
experience required by this subparagraph division must be an apprenticeship training
program registered by the United States department of labor office of apprenticeship.
(2)A person may simultaneously hold an active journeyperson license and an inactive
master license.
(3)An individual who has passed both the journeyperson HVAC-refrigeration
examination and the journeyperson hydronic examination separately shall be qualified to
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be issued a journeyperson mechanical license without having to pass the journeyperson
mechanical examination.
c.Master license.
(1)In order to be licensed by the board as a master,a person shall do all of the following:
(a)File an application and pay application fees as established by the board,which
application shall establish that the person meets the minimum educational and experience
requirements adopted by the board.
(b)Pass the state master licensing examination for the applicable discipline.
(c)Provide evidence to the board that the person has previously been a licensed
journeyperson or master in the applicable discipline.
(2)An individual who has passed both the master HVAC-refrigeration examination
and the master hydronic examination separately shall be qualified to be issued a master
mechanical license without having to pass the master mechanical examination.
d.Contractor license.In order to be licensed by the board as a contractor,a person shall
do all of the following:
(1)File an application and pay application fees as established by the board and establish
that the person meets the minimum requirements adopted by the board.Through June 30,
2017,the application shall include the person’s state contractor registration number.After
July 1,2017,the application shall include proof of workers compensation insurance coverage,
proof of unemployment insurance compliance,and,for out-of-state contractors,a bond as
described in chapter 91C.
(2)Maintain a permanent place of business.
(3)Hold a master license or employ at least one person holding a master license under
this chapter.
3.Combined licenses,restricted licenses.
a.The board may issue single or combined licenses to persons who qualify as a contractor,
master,journeyperson,or apprentice under any of the disciplines.
b.Special,restricted license.The board may by rule provide for the issuance of special
plumbing and mechanical professional licenses authorizing the licensee to engage in a
limited class or classes of plumbing or mechanical professional work,which class or
classes shall be specified on the license.Each licensee shall have experience,acceptable
to the board,in each such limited class for which the person is licensed.The board
shall designate each special,restricted license to be a sublicense of either a plumbing,
mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic license.A special,restricted
license may be a sublicense of multiple types of licenses.An individual holding a master
or journeyperson,plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic
license shall not be required to obtain any special,restricted license which is a sublicense
of the license that the individual holds.Special plumbing and mechanical professional
licenses shall be issued to employees of a rate-regulated gas or electric public utility who
conduct the repair of appliances.“Repair of appliances”means the repair or replacement of
mechanical connections between the appliance shutoff valve and the appliance and repair
of or replacement of parts to the appliance.Such special,restricted license shall require
certification pursuant to industry-accredited certification standards.
c.The board shall establish a special,restricted license fee at a reduced rate,consistent
with any other special,restricted license fees.
d.An individual that holds either a master or journeyperson mechanical license or a
master or journeyperson HVAC-refrigeration license shall be exempt from having to obtain
a special electrician’s license pursuant to chapter 103 in order to disconnect and reconnect
existing air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
4.Waiver for military service.Notwithstanding section 17A.9A,the board shall waive
the written examination requirements and prior experience requirements in subsection 2,
paragraph “b”,subparagraph (1),and subsection 2,paragraph “c”,for a journeyperson or
master license if the applicant meets all of the following requirements:
a.Is an active or retired member of the United States military.
b.Provides documentation that the applicant was deployed on active duty during any
portion of the time period of July 1,2008,through December 31,2009.
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c.Provides documentation that shows the applicant has previously passed an examination
which the board deems substantially similar to the examination for a journeyperson license
or a master license,as applicable,issued by the board,or provides documentation that shows
the applicant has previously been licensed by a state or local governmental jurisdiction in the
same trade and trade level.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§18;2008 Acts,ch 1032,§105,202;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§8,10,12;2009
Acts,ch 151,§19;2011 Acts,ch 100,§8 –10,15;2013 Acts,ch 77,§17 –23,36;2014 Acts,ch
1106,§20;2015 Acts,ch 30,§38
Subsection 3,paragraph d amended
105.19 Insurance and surety bond requirements.
1.An applicant for a contractor license or renewal of an active contractor license
shall provide evidence of a public liability insurance policy and surety bond in an amount
determined sufficient by the board by rule.
2.If the applicant is engaged in plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,
or hydronic work individually through a business conducted as a sole proprietorship,the
applicant shall personally obtain the insurance and surety bond required by this section.If
the applicant is engaged in the plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or
hydronic business as an employee or owner of a legal entity,then the insurance and surety
bond required by this section shall be obtained by the entity and shall cover all plumbing or
mechanical work performed by the entity.
3.The insurance and surety bond shall be written by an entity licensed to do business
in this state and each licensed contractor shall maintain on file with the board a certificate
evidencing the insurance providing that the insurance or surety bond shall not be canceled
without the entity first giving ten days’written notice to the board.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§19;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§20;2013 Acts,ch
77,§24,36
105.20 Renewal and reinstatement of licenses —fees and penalties —continuing
education.
1.All licenses issued under this chapter shall be issued for a three-year period.
2.A license issued under this chapter may be renewed as provided by rule adopted by the
board upon application by the licensee,without examination.Applications for renewal shall
be made to the board,accompanied by the required renewal licensing fee,at least thirty days
prior to the expiration date of the license.
3.a.The board shall notify each licensee by mail at least sixty days prior to the expiration
of a license.
b.This subsection is repealed effective December 31,2016.
4.Failure to renew a license within a reasonable time after the expiration of the license
shall not invalidate the license,but a reasonable penalty may be assessed as adopted by rule,
in addition to the license renewal fee,to allow reinstatement of the license.
5.The board shall,by rule,establish a reinstatement process for a licensee who allows a
license to lapse,including reasonable penalties.
6.a.The board shall establish continuing education requirements pursuant to section
272C.2.The basic continuing education requirement for renewal of a license shall be the
completion,during the immediately preceding license term,of the number of classroom hours
of instruction required by the board in courses or seminars which have been approved by
the board.The board shall require at least eight classroom hours of instruction during each
three-year licensing term.
b.A licensee shall have a thirty-day grace period after expiration of the licensing term to
complete all requirements necessary for license renewal without penalty.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§20;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§9,10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§21;2011 Acts,ch
100,§11,12,15;2013 Acts,ch 77,§25,36
For provisions granting a one-time extension of licenses having an expiration date prior to June 30,2014,and provisions for renewal
and reissuance of licenses having an expiration date prior to June 30,2017,see §105.31
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105.21 Reciprocal licenses.
The board may license without examination a nonresident applicant who is licensed under
plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professional licensing
statutes of another state having similar licensing requirements as those set forth in this
chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter if the other state grants the same reciprocal
licensing privileges to residents of Iowa who have obtained Iowa plumbing or mechanical
professional licenses under this chapter.The board shall adopt the necessary rules,not
inconsistent with the law,for carrying out the reciprocal relations with other states which
are authorized by this chapter.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§21;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§22;2013 Acts,ch
77,§26,36
Referred to in §105.17
105.22 Grounds for denial,revocation,or suspension of license.
A license to practice as a contractor or as a plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,
sheet metal,or hydronic professional may be revoked or suspended,or an application for
licensure may be denied pursuant to procedures established pursuant to chapter 272C by the
board,or the licensee may be otherwise disciplined in accordance with that chapter,when
the licensee commits any of the following acts or offenses:
1.Fraud in procuring a license.
2.Professional incompetence.
3.Knowingly making misleading,deceptive,untrue,or fraudulent misrepresentations
in the practice of the profession or engaging in unethical conduct or practice harmful or
detrimental to the public.Proof of actual injury need not be established.
4.Conviction of a felony related to the profession or occupation of the licensee or
the conviction of any felony that would affect the licensee’s ability to practice within the
profession.A copy of the record or conviction or plea of guilty shall be conclusive evidence
of such conviction.
5.Fraud in representations as to skill or ability.
6.Use of untruthful or improbable statements in advertisements.
7.Willful or repeated violations of this chapter.
8.Aiding and abetting a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter in
that person’s pursuit of an unauthorized and unlicensed plumbing,mechanical,HVAC,
refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professional practice.
9.Failure to meet the commonly accepted standards of professional competence.
10.Any other such grounds as established by rule by the board.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§22;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§23,34;2013 Acts,
ch 77,§27,28,36
Referred to in §272C.3,§272C.4
105.23 Jurisdiction of revocation and suspension proceedings.
The board shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all proceedings to revoke or suspend a license
issued pursuant to this chapter.The board may initiate proceedings under this chapter or
chapter 272C,following procedures set out in section 272C.6,either on its own motion or on
the complaint of any person.The board,in connection with a proceeding under this chapter,
may issue subpoenas to compel attendance and testimony of witnesses and the disclosure of
evidence,and may request the attorney general to bring an action to enforce the subpoena.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§23;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§24,34
Referred to in §272C.5
105.24 Notice and default.
1.A written notice stating the nature of the charge or charges against a licensee and the
time and place of the hearing before the board on the charges shall be served on the licensee
not less than thirty days prior to the date of hearing either personally or by mailing a copy by
certified mail to the last known address of the licensee.
2.If,after having been served with the notice of hearing,the licensee fails to appear at
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the hearing,the board may proceed to hear evidence against the licensee and may enter such
order as is justified by the evidence.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§24;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12
Referred to in §272C.5
105.25 Advertising —violations —penalties.
1.Only a person who is duly licensed pursuant to this chapter may advertise the fact that
the person is licensed as a contractor or as a plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,
sheet metal,or hydronic professional by the state of Iowa.
2.All written advertisements distributed in this state by a person who is engaged in the
business of designing,installing,or repairing plumbing,HVAC,refrigeration,sheet metal,or
hydronic systems shall include the listing of the contractor license number,as applicable.
3.A person who fraudulently claims to be a licensed contractor or a licensed plumbing,
mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professional pursuant to this
chapter,either in writing,cards,signs,circulars,advertisements,or other communications,
is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.
4.A person who fraudulently lists a license number in connection with that person’s
advertising or falsely displays a license number is guilty of a simple misdemeanor.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§25;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§25,34;2013 Acts,
ch 77,§29,36
105.26 Injunction.
A person engaging in any business or in the practice of any profession for which a license
is required by this chapter without such license may be restrained by injunction.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§26;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12
105.27 Civil penalty.
1.In addition to any other penalties provided for in this chapter,the board may,by order,
impose a civil penalty,not to exceed five thousand dollars per offense,upon a person violating
any provision of this chapter.Each day of a continued violation constitutes a separate
offense,except that offenses resulting from the same or common facts or circumstances
shall be considered a single offense.Before issuing an order under this section,the board
shall provide the person written notice and the opportunity to request a hearing on the
record.The hearing must be requested within thirty days of the issuance of the notice.
2.A person aggrieved by the imposition of a civil penalty under this section may seek
judicial review in accordance with section 17A.19.
3.If a person fails to pay a civil penalty within thirty days after entry of an order under
subsection 1 or,if the order is stayed pending an appeal,within ten days after the court enters
a final judgment in favor of the board,the board shall notify the attorney general.The attorney
general may commence an action to recover the amount of the penalty,including reasonable
attorney fees and costs.
4.An action to enforce an order under this section may be joined with an action for an
injunction.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§27;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§26,34
105.28 Enforcement.
The board shall enforce the provisions of this chapter.Every licensee and member of the
board shall furnish the board such evidence as the licensee or member may have relative to
any alleged violation which is being investigated.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§28;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,13;2009 Acts,ch 151,§27,34
105.29 Report of violators.
Every licensee and every member of the board shall report to the board the name of every
person who is practicing as a contractor or as a plumbing,mechanical,HVAC-refrigeration,
sheet metal,or hydronic professional without a license issued pursuant to this chapter
pursuant to the knowledge or reasonable belief of the person making the report.The
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opening of an office or place of business for the purpose of providing any services for which
a license is required by this chapter,the announcing to the public in any way the intention
to provide any such service,the use of any professional designation,or the use of any sign,
card,circular,device,vehicle,or advertisement,as a provider of any such services shall be
prima facie evidence of engaging in the practice of a contractor or a plumbing,mechanical,
HVAC-refrigeration,sheet metal,or hydronic professional.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§29;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,13;2009 Acts,ch 151,§28,34;2013 Acts,
ch 77,§30,36
105.30 Attorney general.
Upon request of the board,the attorney general shall institute in the name of the state
the proper proceedings against any person charged by the department with violating any
provision of this chapter.
2007 Acts,ch 198,§30;2008 Acts,ch 1089,§10,12;2009 Acts,ch 151,§29,34
105.31 License renewal and reissuance —transition provisions.
1.License expiration.
a.All licenses that currently possess an expiration date prior to June 30,2014,shall be
granted a one-time extension of the expiration date to June 30,2014,at no additional charge
or continuing education requirements.The licensees of these licenses shall pay a full renewal
fee upon renewal and shall be issued a license with an expiration date of June 30,2017.
Applicable late renewal fees shall apply during this period.
b.Licenses with an expiration date of July 1,2014,or later shall have the license renewal
fee prorated using a one-sixth deduction for each six-month period following July 1,2014.
Applicable late renewal fees shall apply during this period.Licenses renewed through June
29,2017,shall be issued with an expiration date of June 30,2017.
2.License reissue.A license reissued pursuant to this subsection shall be for the same
level of license held by the licensee on April 26,2013,but may be for a class described in
paragraphs “a”through “e”,if applicable.A license shall be reissued at the date of the first
renewal.
a.An individual with either an HVAC or a refrigeration license will be issued an
HVAC-refrigeration license.
b.An individual who holds an HVAC and a hydronic license will be issued a mechanical
license at the first renewal.
c.An individual who holds a refrigeration and a hydronic license will be issued a
mechanical license.
d.An individual who holds only a hydronic license will be issued a hydronic license.
e.An individual who holds an HVAC or a refrigeration license may take the hydronic test
before June 30,2014,in order to be issued a mechanical license at the time of renewal.
2013 Acts,ch 77,§31,36
For provisions relating to the development of a combined process for contractor licensing under this chapter and contractor registration
under chapter 91C,to be implemented in time for license renewals due July 1,2017,see §91C.1(3)
105.32 Voluntar y early renewal of license.
A licensee whose license expires between June 30,2014,and July 1,2017,may voluntarily
renew the license early so the license has an expiration date of June 30,2017.This voluntary
early renewal may happen at any time on or after July 1,2014.The department shall
promulgate rules that allow for this one-time early renewal process,including fees and
continuing education requirements.
2013 Acts,ch 77,§32,36;2013 Acts,ch 140,§57
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IAC 3/30/16 Public Health[641]Ch 25,p.1
CHAPTER 25
STATE PLUMBING CODE
[Prior to 7/29/87,see Health Department[470]Ch 25]
641—25.1(105)Adoption.Section 101 and Chapters 2 to 17 of the Uniform Plumbing Code,2015
Edition,as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials,4755 E.
Philadelphia Street,Ontario,California 91761-2816,are hereby adopted by reference with amendments
as the state plumbing code authorized by Iowa Code section 105.4.Portions of this chapter reproduce
excerpts from the 2015 International Plumbing Code;Copyright 2014;Washington,D.C.:International
Code Council.Such excerpts are reproduced with permission,all rights reserved.www.ICCSAFE.org
[ARC 8860B,IAB 6/16/10,effective 7/21/10;ARC 1089C,IAB 10/16/13,effective 11/20/13;ARC 2474C,IAB 3/30/16,effective
6/1/16]
641—25.2(105)Applicability.The provisions of this code are applicable to the plumbing in buildings
or on premises in Iowa.
[ARC 8860B,IAB 6/16/10,effective 7/21/10]
641—25.3(105)Fuel gas piping.Fuel gas piping shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 12
of the Uniform Plumbing Code,2015 Edition,unless the provisions conflict with 661—Chapter 226,
Liquefied Petroleum Gas,Iowa Administrative Code.Where Chapter 12 conflicts with 661—Chapter
226,the provisions of 661—Chapter 226 shall be followed.
[ARC 8860B,IAB 6/16/10,effective 7/21/10;ARC 1089C,IAB 10/16/13,effective 11/20/13;ARC 2474C,IAB 3/30/16,effective
6/1/16]
641—25.4(105)Amendments to Uniform Plumbing Code.The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC),as
adopted by reference in rule 641—25.1(105),shall be amended as follows:
25.4(1)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 1:
Subsection 101.11.5 Moved Buildings.Modify the subsection by deleting “except as provided for
in Section 103.5.8.2”from the last sentence in the subsection.
25.4(2)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 3:
a.Subsection 301.4.1 Permit Application.Delete the subsection.
b.Subsection 314.4.1 Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings.Trench width for
thermoplastic pipe shall be limited to six times the outside diameter of the piping at the base.
Thermoplastic piping shall be bedded in not less than 4 inches (102 mm)of aggregate bedding material
supporting the pipe.Initial backfill shall encompass the pipe.Aggregate material shall be three-eighths
(3/8)inch p-gravel or 1-inch clean class one bedding.
25.4(3)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 4:
a.Section 407.3 Limitation of Hot Water Temperature for Public Lavatories.Modify the section
by adding the following sentence to the end of the section:“These devices shall be installed at or as
close as possible to the point of use.”
b.Section 408.4 Waste Outlet.Modify the section by adding the following exception to the end of
the section:“Exception:In a residential dwelling unit where a 2-inch waste pipe is not readily available
and approval of the Authority Having Jurisdiction has been granted,the waste outlet,fixture tailpiece,
trap and trap arm may be 1½inch when an existing tub is being replaced by a shower sized per Section
408.6(2).This exception only applies where one shower head rated at 2.5 gpm is installed.”
c.Section 409.4 Limitation of Hot Water in Bathtubs and Whirlpool Bathtubs.Modify the section
by adding the following sentence to the end of the section:“These devices shall be installed at or as close
as possible to the point of use.”
d.Section 410.3 Limitation of Water Temperature in Bidets.Modify the section by adding the
following sentence to the end of the section:“These devices shall be installed at or as close as possible
to the point of use.”
e.Section 416.5 Drain.Modify the section by deleting the last sentence,which states:“Where a
drain is provided,the discharge shall be in accordance with Section 811.0.”
Ch 25,p.2 Public Health[641]IAC 3/30/16
f.Section 418.3 Location of Floor Drains.Modify the section by adding the following to the end
of the section:“(5)Rooms equipped with a water heater.”
g.Subsection 421.1 General.Modify the subsection by deleting “Table 1401.1 of this code”and
inserting the following in lieu thereof:“Chapter 11 of the 2015 International Building Code.”
h.Section 422.1 Fixture Count.Modify the section by deleting the first paragraph and inserting
the following in lieu thereof:“Plumbing fixtures shall be provided in each building,for the type of
building occupancy,and in the minimum number shown in Table 403.1 of the International Plumbing
Code,reprinted here as Table 422.1.The design occupant load and occupancy classification shall be
determined in accordance with Section 1004 of the 2015 International Building Code.Required public
facilities shall be designated by a legible sign for each sex.Signs shall be readily visible and located
near the entrance to each toilet facility.”
i.Subsection 422.1.1 Family or Assisted-Use Toilet and Bathing Facilities.Modify the subsection
by adding the following sentence to the end of the subsection:“Required family or assisted-use fixtures
are permitted to be included in the number of required fixtures for either the male or female occupants
in assembly and mercantile occupancies.”
j.Table 422.1 Minimum Plumbing Facilities.Delete the table and insert the following table in
lieu thereof:
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WATER CLOSETS
(Urinals,see Sections
411.0 and 412.0)LAVATORIES
NO.CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
BATHTUBS/
SHOWERS
DRINKING
FOUNTAIN
(See Section
415.0)OTHER
A-1d
Theaters and other
buildings for the
performing arts and
motion pictures
1 per 125 1 per 65 1 per 200 —1 per 500 1 service
sink
Nightclubs,bars,taverns,
dance halls and buildings
for similar purposes
1 per 40 1 per 40 1 per 75 —1 per 500 1 service
sink
A-2d
Restaurants,banquet
halls and food courts 1 per 75 1 per 75 1 per 200 —1 per 500 1 service
sink
Auditoriums without
permanent seating,art
galleries,exhibition halls,
museums,lecture halls,
libraries,arcades and
gymnasiums
1 per 125 1 per 65 1 per 200 —1 per 500 1 service
sink
Passenger terminals and
transportation facilities 1 per 500 1 per 500 1 per 750 —1 per 1,000 1 service
sink
A-3d
Places of worship and
other religious services 1 per 150 1 per 75 1 per 200 —1 per 1,000 1 service
sink
1 Assembly
A-4
Coliseums,arenas,
skating rinks,pools
and tennis courts for
indoor sporting events
and activities
1 per 75
for the first
1,500 and
1 per 120
for the
remainder
exceeding
1,500
1 per 40
for the
first 1,520
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(Reprinted,with permission,*from the 2015 International Plumbing Code,excerpt from IPC Table 403.1)
WATER CLOSETS
(Urinals,see Sections
411.0 and 412.0)LAVATORIES
NO.CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
BATHTUBS/
SHOWERS
DRINKING
FOUNTAIN
(See Section
415.0)OTHER
1 Assembly (cont’d)A-5
Stadiums,amusement
parks,bleachers and
grandstands for outdoor
sporting events and
activities
1 per 75
for the first
1,500 and
1 per 120
for the
remainder
exceeding
1,500
1 per 40
for the
first 1,520
and 1 per
60 for the
remainder
exceeding
1,520
1 per
200 1 per 150 —1 per 1,000 1 service
sink
2 Business B
Buildings for the
transaction of business,
professional services,
other services involving
merchandise,office
buildings,banks,light
industrial and similar
uses
1 per 25 for the first
50 and 1 per 50 for the
remainder exceeding 50
1 per 40 for the first
80 and 1 per 80
for the remainder
exceeding 80
—1 per 100 1 service
sinke
3 Educational E Educational facilities 1 per 50 1 per 50 —1 per 100 1 service
sink
4 Factory and
Industrial F-1 and F-2
Structures in which
occupants are engaged
in work fabricating,
assembly or processing
of products or materials
1 per 100 1 per 100 (See Section
416)1 per 400 1 service
sink
I-1 Residential care 1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 1 service
sink
Hospitals,ambulatory
nursing home recipient 1 per roomc 1 per roomc 1 per 15 1 per 100
1 service
sink per
floor
Employees,other than
residential careb 1 per 25 1 per 35 —1 per 100 —
5 Institutional
I-2
Visitors,other than
residential care 1 per 75 1 per 100 —1 per 500 —
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(Reprinted,with permission,*from the 2015 International Plumbing Code,excerpt from IPC Table 403.1)
WATER CLOSETS
(Urinals,see Sections
411.0 and 412.0)LAVATORIES
NO.CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
BATHTUBS/
SHOWERS
DRINKING
FOUNTAIN
(See Section
415.0)OTHER
Prisonsb 1 per cell 1 per cell 1 per 15 1 per 100 1 service
sink
Reformatories,detention
centers,and correctional
centersb
1 per 15 1 per 15 1 per 15 1 per 100 1 service
sink
I-3
Employeesb 1 per 25 1 per 35 —1 per 100 —
5 Institutional
(cont’d)
I-4 Adult day care and child
care 1 per 15 1 per 15 1 1 per 100 1 service
sink
6 Mercantile M
Retail stores,service
stations,shops,
salesrooms,markets
and shopping centers
1 per 500 1 per 750 —1 per 1,000 1 service
sinke
R-1 Hotels,motels,boarding
houses (transient)1 per sleeping unit 1 per sleeping unit 1 per
sleeping unit —1 service
sink
R-2
Dormitories,fraternities,
sororities and boarding
houses (not transient)
1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 1 service
sink
7 Residential
R-2 Apartment house 1 per dwelling unit 1 per dwelling unit
1 per
dwelling
unit
—
1 kitchen
sink per
dwelling
unit;1
automatic
clothes
washer
connection
per 20
dwelling
units
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(Reprinted,with permission,*from the 2015 International Plumbing Code,excerpt from IPC Table 403.1)
WATER CLOSETS
(Urinals,see Sections
411.0 and 412.0)LAVATORIES
NO.CLASSIFICATION OCCUPANCY DESCRIPTION MALE FEMALE MALE FEMALE
BATHTUBS/
SHOWERS
DRINKING
FOUNTAIN
(See Section
415.0)OTHER
R-3
Congregate living
facilities with 16 or
fewer persons
1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 1 service
sink
R-3
One-and two-family
dwellings and lodging
houses with five or fewer
guestrooms
1 per dwelling unit 1 per dwelling unit
1 per
dwelling
unit
—
1 kitchen
sink per
dwelling
unit;1
automatic
clothes
washer
connection
per
dwelling
unit
7 Residential
(cont’d)
R-4
Congregate living
facilities with 16 or
fewer persons
1 per 10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per 100 1 service
sink
8 Storage S-1 and
S-2
Structures for the storage
of goods,warehouses,
storehouses and freight
depots.Low and
Moderate Hazard.
1 per 100 1 per 100 See Section
416 1 per 1,000 1 service
sink
IAC 3/30/16 Public Health[641]Ch 25,p.7
a The fixtures shown are based on one fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction of
the number of persons indicated.The number of occupants shall be determined by the International Building Code.
b Toilet facilities for employees shall be separate from facilities for inmates or care recipients.
c A single-occupant toilet room with one water closet and one lavatory serving not more than two adjacent patient sleeping units
shall be permitted provided that each patient sleeping unit has direct access to the toilet room and provision for privacy for the toilet
room user is provided.
d The occupant load for seasonal outdoor seating and entertainment areas shall be included when determining the minimum number
of facilities required.
e For business and mercantile occupancies with an occupant load of 15 or fewer,service sinks shall not be required.
*Excerpted (with modifications)from Table 403.1 of the 2015 International Plumbing Code;Copyright 2014;Washington,D.C.:
International Code Council.Reproduced with permission.All rights reserved.www.ICCSAFE.org
k.Insert the following text at the end of Chapter 4:
“422.6 Pay Facilities.Where pay facilities are installed and permissible under Iowa law,such
facilities shall be in excess of the required minimum facilities.Required facilities shall be free of charge.
“422.7 Substitution for Water Closets.In each bathroom or toilet room,urinals shall not be
substituted for more than 67 percent of the required water closets in assembly and educational
occupancies.Urinals shall not be substituted for more than 50 percent of the required water closets in
all other occupancies.(Reprinted from the 2015 International Plumbing Code section 419.2)”
25.4(4)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 5:
Sections 503.0 through 503.2 Inspection.Delete the sections.
25.4(5)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 6:
a.Section 603.4.8 Drain Lines.Modify the section by adding the following language to the end
of the section:“or in accordance with the manufacturer’s drain-sizing chart for installation.”
b.Section 609.11 Pipe Insulation.Delete sections 609.11 through 609.11.2 and insert the
following in lieu thereof:
Section 609.11 Pipe Insulation.Insulation of domestic hot water piping shall be in accordance with
the applicable energy conservation code.
c.Section 611.4 Sizing of Residential Softeners.Modify the section by adding the following to
the end of the last sentence in the section:“or as specified in the manufacturer ’s installation instructions.”
d.Section 612 Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems.Delete sections 612.0 through 612.7.2.
25.4(6)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 7:
Section 710.1 Backflow Protection.Modify the section by adding the following sentences to the
end of the section:“The requirement for the installation of a backwater valve shall apply only when
determined necessary by the authority having jurisdiction based on local conditions.When a valve is
required by the authority having jurisdiction,it shall be a manually operated gate valve or fullway ball
valve.An automatic backwater valve may also be installed but is not required.”
25.4(7)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 8:
Section 804.7 Domestic Dishwashing Machine.Modify the section by deleting the section and
inserting the following language in lieu thereof:“No domestic dishwashing machine shall be directly
connected to a drainage system or food waste disposer without the use of an approved dishwasher air
gap fitting on the discharge side of the dishwashing machine,or by looping the discharge line of the
dishwasher as high as possible near the flood level of the kitchen sink where the waste disposer is
connected.Listed air gap fittings shall be installed with the flood level (FL)marking at or above the
flood level of the sink or drainboard,whichever is higher.”
25.4(8)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 9:
a.Section 906.7 Frost or Snow Closure.Modify the section by deleting “two (2)inches
(50.8 mm)”in the first sentence and inserting “three (3)inches (76.2 mm)”in lieu thereof.
b.Section 908.2.2 Size.Delete the second sentence in this section and insert the following new
sentence in lieu thereof:“The wet vent shall be not less than 2 inches (50 mm)in diameter for 6 drainage
fixture units (dfu)or less,and not less than 3 inches (80 mm)in diameter for 7 dfu or more.”
25.4(9)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 10:
Ch 25,p.8 Public Health[641]IAC 3/30/16
a.Table 1002.2 Horizontal Lengths of Trap Arms.Delete the table and insert the following table
in lieu thereof:
TABLE 1002.2
Horizontal Lengths of Trap Arms
(Except for Water Closets and Similar Features)1,2
Trap Arm Diameter
(inches)
Distance Trap to Vent
Minimum (inches)
Length Maximum
(feet)
1¼2½5
1½3 6
2 4 8
3 6 12
4 8 12
Exceeding 4 2 × Diameter 12
For SI units:1 inch =25.4 mm
Notes:
1Maintain ¼inch per foot slope (20.8 mm/m).
2The developed length between the trap of a water closet or similar fixture (measured from the top of the closet
flange to the inner edge of the vent)and its vent shall not exceed 6 feet (1829 mm).
b.Section 1014.1.3 Food Waste Disposers and Dishwashers.Modify the section by deleting the
second sentence and inserting the following in lieu thereof:“Commercial food waste disposers shall
discharge into the building’s drainage system in accordance with the requirements of the Authority
Having Jurisdiction.”
25.4(10)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 12:
a.Sections 1203.0 through 1203.4 Inspection.Delete the sections.
b.Sections 1204.0 through 1204.3 Certificate of Inspection.Delete the sections.
c.Sections 1205.0 through 1205.2 Authority to Render Gas Service.Delete the sections.
d.Sections 1207.0 and 1207.1 Temporary Use of Gas.Delete the sections.
25.4(11)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 13:
a.Sections 1311.0 through 1311.4 Plan Review.Delete the sections.
b.Section 1326.3 Advance Notice.Delete the section.
c.Section 1326.4 Responsibility.Delete the section.
d.Section 1326.5 Testing.Delete the section.
e.Section 1326.6 Retesting.Modify the section by deleting “the Authority Having Jurisdiction
finds that”and “or inspection”from the first sentence.
f.Section 1327.4 Report Items.Modify the section by deleting “Authority Having Jurisdiction”
and inserting “responsible facility authority”in lieu thereof.
25.4(12)The following amendment shall apply to UPC Chapter 15:
Sections 1506.0 through 1506.4 Required Inspection.Delete the sections.
25.4(13)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 16:
a.Section 1601.3 Permit.Delete the section.
b.Section 1601.6 Operation and Maintenance Manual.Modify the section by deleting “required
to have a permit in accordance with Section 1601.3”from the first sentence.
c.Section 1603.2 Permit.Delete the section.
d.Subsection 1603.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection.Modify the subsection by deleting “by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction”from the first sentence.
e.Subsection 1603.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test.Modify the subsection by deleting “by the
applicant in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction”
from the first sentence.
f.Subsection 1603.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.Modify the subsection by deleting “in
the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.”
g.Section 1604.2 Plumbing Plan Submission.Delete the section.
IAC 3/30/16 Public Health[641]Ch 25,p.9
h.Section 1604.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test.Modify the section by deleting “by the applicant
in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction,”and by
deleting the final sentence (“The test shall be ruled successful by the Authority Having Jurisdiction before
final approval is granted.”).
i.Subsection 1604.12.2.1 Visual System Inspection.Modify the subsection by deleting “by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction.”
j.Subsection 1604.12.2.2 Cross-Connection Test.Modify the subsection by deleting “in the
presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction.”
k.Subsection 1604.12.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.Modify the subsection by deleting “in
the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.”
25.4(14)The following amendments shall apply to UPC Chapter 17:
a.Section 1702.2 Plumbing Plan Submission.Delete the section.
b.Section 1702.5 Initial Cross-Connection Test.Modify the section by deleting the second and
third sentences (“Before the building is occupied or the system is activated,the installer shall perform
the initial cross-connection test in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities
having jurisdiction.The test shall be ruled successful by the Authority Having Jurisdiction before final
approval is granted.”).
c.Subsection 1702.11.2.1 Visual System Inspection.Modify the subsection by deleting “by the
Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction.”
d.Subsection 1702.11.2.2 Cross-Connection Test.Modify the subsection by deleting “by the
applicant in the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction and other authorities having jurisdiction.”
e.Subsection 1702.11.2.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.Modify the subsection by deleting “in
the presence of the Authority Having Jurisdiction.”
[ARC 8860B,IAB 6/16/10,effective 7/21/10;ARC 1089C,IAB 10/16/13,effective 11/20/13;ARC 2474C,IAB 3/30/16,effective
6/1/16]
641—25.5(105)Backflow prevention with containment.Cities with populations of 15,000 or greater
as determined by the 1990 census or any subsequent regular or special census shall have a backflow
prevention program with containment.The minimum requirements for a program are given in subrules
25.5(1)through 25.5(5).These requirements are in addition to the applicable requirements of Section
603 of the Uniform Plumbing Code,2012 Edition.
25.5(1)Definitions.The following definitions are added to those in Chapter 2 and Section 603 of
the Uniform Plumbing Code,2012 Edition,or are modified from those definitions for the purposes of
rule 641—25.5(105)only.
a.Administrative authority.The administrative authority for this rule is the city council and its
designees or,with respect to private water utilities,the Iowa utilities board.
b.Approved backflow prevention assembly for containment.Approved backflow prevention
assembly for containment means a backflow prevention assembly which is approved by the University
of Southern California Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.The approval
listing shall include the limitations of use based on the degree of hazard.The backflow prevention
assembly shall also be listed by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(IAPMO)or by the American Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE)as having met the requirements
of one of the standards listed below.
Ch 25,p.10 Public Health[641]IAC 3/30/16
Standard Product Covered
ANSI¤/ASSE*1013-2009 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers
ANSI¤/ASSE*1015-2009 Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly
ANSI¤/ASSE*1047-2009 Reduced Pressure Detector Backflow Preventer
ANSI¤/ASSE*1048-2009 Double Check Detector Assembly Backflow
Preventer
ANSI¤/AWWA†C510-07 Double Check Valve Backflow Prevention
Assembly
ANSI¤/AWWA†C511-07 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow Prevention
Assembly
¤American National Standards Institute,1819 L Street NW,Washington,DC 20036
*American Society of Sanitary Engineering,901 Canterbury Road,Suite A,Westlake,OH 44145
†American Water Works Association,6666 West Quincy Avenue,Denver,CO 80235
c.Approved backflow prevention assembly for containment in a fire protection system.Approved
backflow prevention assembly for containment in a fire protection system means a backflow prevention
assembly to be used in a fire protection system which meets the requirements of Factory Mutual Research
Corporation (FM)and Underwriters Laboratory (UL)in addition to the requirements of 25.5(1)“b.”
d.Containment.Containment is a method of backflow prevention which requires a backflow
prevention assembly on certain water services.Containment requires that the backflow prevention
assembly be installed on the water service as close to the public water supply main as is practical.
e.Customer.Customer means the owner,operator or occupant of a building or property which
has a water service from a public water system,or the owner or operator of a private water system which
has a water service from a public water system.
f.Degree of hazard.Degree of hazard means the rating of a cross connection or a water service
which indicates if it has the potential to cause contamination (high hazard)or pollution (low hazard).
g.Water service.Depending on the context,water service is the physical connection between a
public water system and a customer’s building,property or private water system,or the act of providing
potable water from a public water system to a customer.
25.5(2)Proposed water service.
a.No person shall install,or cause to have installed,a water service to a building,property or
private water system before the administrative authority has evaluated the proposed water service for
degree of hazard.
b.The administrative authority shall require the submission of plans,specifications and other
information deemed necessary for a building,property or private water system to which a water service
is proposed.The administrative authority shall review the information submitted to determine if cross
connections will exist and the degree of hazard.
c.The owner of a building,property or private water system shall install,or cause to have installed,
an approved backflow prevention assembly for containment as directed by the administrative authority
before water service is initiated.
d.Reconstruction of an existing water service shall be treated as a proposed water service for the
purposes of rule 641—25.5(135).
25.5(3)Existing water services.
a.Each customer shall survey the activities and processes which receive water from the water
service and shall report to the administrative authority if cross connections exist and the degree of hazard.
b.The administrative authority may inspect the plumbing of any building,property and private
water system which has a water service to determine if cross connections exist and the degree of hazard.
c.If,based on information provided through 25.5(3)“a”and “b,”the administrative authority
determines that a water service may contaminate the public water supply,the administrative authority
shall require that the customer install the appropriate backflow prevention assembly for containment.
IAC 3/30/16 Public Health[641]Ch 25,p.11
d.If a customer refuses to install a backflow prevention assembly for containment when it is
required by the administrative authority,the administrative authority may order that water service to the
customer be discontinued until an appropriate backflow prevention assembly is installed.
25.5(4)Backflow prevention assemblies for containment.
a.Backflow prevention assemblies for containment shall be installed immediately following the
water meter or as close to that location as deemed practical by the administrative authority.
b.A water service determined to present a high hazard shall be protected by an air gap or an
approved reduced-pressure principle backflow prevention assembly.
c.A water service determined to present a low hazard shall be protected by an approved double
check valve assembly or as in 25.5(4)“b.”
d.A water service to a fire protection system shall be protected from backflow in accordance with
the recommendations of American Water Works Association Manual M14.Where backflow prevention
is required for a fire protection system,an approved backflow prevention assembly for containment in a
fire protection system shall be used.
25.5(5)Backflow incidents.
a.The customer shall immediately notify the agency providing water service when the customer
becomes aware that backflow has occurred in the building,property or private water system receiving
water service.
b.The administrative authority may order that a water service be temporarily shut off when a
backflow occurs in a customer’s building,property or private water system.
[ARC 8860B,IAB 6/16/10,effective 7/21/10;ARC 1089C,IAB 10/16/13,effective 11/20/13]
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 105 as amended by 2013 Iowa Acts,Senate
File 427.
[Filed 12/3/81,Notice 9/2/81—published 12/23/81,effective 1/27/82]
[Filed 2/24/84,Notice 10/26/83—published 3/14/84,effective 4/18/84]
[Filed emergency 7/11/86 after Notice 4/23/86—published 7/30/86,effective 7/11/86]
[Filed emergency 7/10/87—published 7/29/87,effective 7/10/87]
[Filed 1/17/89,Notice 11/16/88—published 2/8/89,effective 3/15/89]
[Filed 7/17/92,Notice 1/22/92—published 8/5/92,effective 9/9/92]
[Filed 5/13/96,Notice 3/13/96—published 6/5/96,effective 7/10/96]
[Filed 9/14/01,Notice 8/8/01—published 10/3/01,effective 11/19/01]
[Filed ARC 8860B (Notice ARC 8703B,IAB 4/21/10),IAB 6/16/10,effective 7/21/10]
[Filed ARC 1089C (Notice ARC 0811C,IAB 6/26/13),IAB 10/16/13,effective 11/20/13]
[Filed ARC 2474C (Notice ARC 2317C,IAB 12/23/15),IAB 3/30/16,effective 6/1/16]
IAC 3/30/16 Public Health[641]Ch 61,p.1
CHAPTER 61
STATE MECHANICAL CODE
641—61.1(105)Definitions.The following definitions apply to this chapter:
“Ambulatory health care facility”means a facility or portion thereof used to provide services or
treatment that provides,on an outpatient basis,treatment for one or more patients that renders the patients
incapable of taking action for self-preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of
others;or provides,on an outpatient basis,anesthesia that renders the patient incapable of taking action
for self-preservation under emergency conditions without the assistance of others.
“Hospice”means a facility licensed or seeking licensure pursuant to Iowa Code section 135J.2.
“Hospital”means a facility licensed or seeking licensure pursuant to Iowa Code chapter 135B.
“Intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability”means a facility licensed or
seeking licensure pursuant to Iowa Code section 135C.2(3)“c.”
“Life Safety Code”means the 2000 edition of the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection
Association,Batterymarch Park,Quincy,MA 02269,or the most recent version of the Life Safety Code
adopted by reference by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
“Nursing facility”means a facility licensed or seeking licensure pursuant to Iowa Code section
135C.6,including a nursing facility for intermediate care or a nursing facility for skilled care.
[ARC 1494C,IAB 6/11/14,effective 7/16/14]
641—61.2(105)Adoption by reference.The provisions of the International Mechanical Code,2015
edition,published by the International Code Council,4051 West Flossmoor Road,Country Club
Hills,IL 60478,are hereby adopted by reference as the requirements for the design,installation,
maintenance,alteration,and inspection of mechanical systems that are permanently installed and
utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings,with the
following amendments:
61.2(1)Delete section 101.1.
61.2(2)In section 101.2,delete the phrase “International Fuel Gas Code”and insert in lieu thereof
“NFPA 54,National Fuel Gas Code,2015 edition;NFPA 58,Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code,2014
edition;the provisions of 661—Chapter 226;and the state plumbing code.”
61.2(3)Delete sections 103,104,105,106,107,108,109,and 110 and sections therein.
61.2(4)Delete section 401.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
401.1 Scope.This chapter shall govern the ventilation of spaces within a building intended to be
occupied.These buildings shall meet either the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1,“Ventilation
for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,”2013 edition,published by the American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration,and Air-Conditioning Engineers,1791 Tullie Circle N.E.,Atlanta,GA 30329,or the
requirements contained in this chapter.Mechanical exhaust systems,including exhaust systems serving
clothes dryers and cooking appliances;hazardous exhaust systems;dust,stock,and refuse conveyor
systems;subslab soil exhaust systems;smoke control systems;energy recovery ventilation systems;
and other systems specified in Section 502 shall comply with Chapter 5.
61.2(5)Add the following footnote “i”related to the gym,stadium,arena (play area)category of the
sports and amusement occupancy classification in Table 403.3,Minimum Ventilation Rates:
i.When combustion equipment is intended to be used on the playing surface,additional dilution
ventilation and/or source control shall be provided.
61.2(6)Delete section 504.8.2 and insert in lieu thereof the following new section:
504.8.2 Duct Installation.Exhaust ducts shall be supported at 4-foot (1219 mm)intervals and
secured in place.The insert end of the duct shall extend into the adjoining duct or fitting in the direction
of airflow.Ducts shall not be joined by screws or similar fasteners that protrude into the inside of the
duct.
61.2(7)Delete appendices A and B.
61.2(8)Delete all references to the “International Plumbing Code”and insert in lieu thereof “state
plumbing code.”
[ARC 1494C,IAB 6/11/14,effective 7/16/14;ARC 2473C,IAB 3/30/16,effective 6/1/16]
Ch 61,p.2 Public Health[641]IAC 3/30/16
641—61.3(105)Hospitals and health care facilities.
61.3(1)A hospital that is required to meet the provisions of the state mechanical code shall be
deemed to be in compliance with the fire safety requirements of the state mechanical code if the hospital
is in compliance with the provisions of rule 661—205.5(100).In any other case in which an applicable
requirement of the Life Safety Code is inconsistent with an applicable requirement of the state mechanical
code,the hospital shall be deemed to be in compliance with the state mechanical code requirement if the
Life Safety Code requirement is met.
61.3(2)A nursing facility or hospice that is required to meet the provisions of the state mechanical
code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the fire safety requirements of the state mechanical
code if the nursing facility or hospice is in compliance with the provisions of rule 661—205.10(100).
In any other case in which an applicable requirement of the Life Safety Code is inconsistent with an
applicable requirement of the state mechanical code,the nursing facility or hospice shall be deemed to
be in compliance with the state mechanical code requirement if the Life Safety Code requirement is met.
61.3(3)An intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability or intermediate care
facility for persons with mental illness that is required to meet the provisions of the state mechanical
code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the fire safety requirements of the state mechanical
code if the intermediate care facility is in compliance with the provisions of rule 661—205.15(100).
In any other case in which an applicable requirement of the Life Safety Code is inconsistent with an
applicable requirement of the state mechanical code,the intermediate care facility shall be deemed to be
in compliance with the state mechanical code requirement if the Life Safety Code requirement is met.
61.3(4)An ambulatory health care facility that is required to meet the provisions of the state
mechanical code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the fire safety requirements of the state
mechanical code if the ambulatory health care facility is in compliance with the provisions of rule
661—205.20(100).In any other case in which an applicable requirement of the Life Safety Code is
inconsistent with an applicable requirement of the state mechanical code,the ambulatory health care
facility shall be deemed to be in compliance with the state mechanical code requirement if the Life
Safety Code requirement is met.
61.3(5)A religious nonmedical health care institution that is required to meet the provisions of the
state mechanical code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the provisions of the state mechanical
code if the institution is in compliance with the provisions of rule 661—205.25(100).In any other case in
which an applicable requirement of the Life Safety Code is inconsistent with an applicable requirement
of the state mechanical code,the religious nonmedical health care institution shall be deemed to be in
compliance with the state mechanical code requirement if the Life Safety Code requirement is met.
[ARC 1494C,IAB 6/11/14,effective 7/16/14]
641—61.4(105)Enforcement.Any state or local jurisdiction retaining authority to perform inspections
of mechanical installations in the state of Iowa shall retain initial interpretive authority over the state
mechanical code and may implement an appeals process with respect to such interpretation.Ultimate
appeal of any initial interpretation may be made to the plumbing and mechanical systems board by the
filing of a petition for declaratory order pursuant to rule 641—57.1(17A)or the filing of a petition for
waiver pursuant to 641—Chapter 31.
[ARC 1494C,IAB 6/11/14,effective 7/16/14]
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code section 105.4.
[Filed ARC 1494C (Notice ARC 1364C,IAB 3/5/14),IAB 6/11/14,effective 7/16/14]
[Filed ARC 2473C (Notice ARC 2274C,IAB 12/9/15),IAB 3/30/16,effective 6/1/16]