[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 500; as amended by Ord.
524, 12/31/1991]
The main drainage system of every house or building shall be
separately and independently connected with the street sewer.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 501; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 2; and by Ord. 468, 4/14/1986, § 1]
Drain and soil pipes laid beneath the basement floor may be
medium weight cast iron soil pipe with leaded and caulked joints or
neoprene gaskets, and carried five feet outside the cellar wall. Where
copper tubing is used above the basement floor, it shall be DWV "Type
L" or "Type K" copper tubing with drainage type copper sewage fittings,
or medium weight cast iron pipe, with leaded and caulked joints, or
of standard wrought iron pipe, with screw joints properly secured,
and carried five feet outside of cellar wall, and all arrangements
of soil or waste pipes shall be as direct as possible. All genuine
wrought iron, wrought steel or copperized iron pipes shall be galvanized.
Changes of direction on pipes shall be made with "Y" branches, both
above and below ground, and where such pipes pass through a new foundation
wall a relieving arch shall be built over it, with two-inch space
on either side of main pipe.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 502; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 3; and by Ord. 524, 12/31/1991]
1.
The house or building drain must be provided with a horizontal, intercepting
trap, placed inside the cellar wall or as close thereto as practical,
allowing for construction, circumstances and the approval of the Board
of Health. The trap must be provided with a hand-hole, for convenience
in cleaning, the cover of which must be properly fitted and made gas
and air-tight, with heavy brass screw cap ferrule, caulked in. This
class of trap shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Health.
2.
The main house trap shall be installed inside the cellar wall with
the vent extended through the basement wall above grade or underground
away from the main wall and vented to the atmosphere or the trap may
be installed near the curb and the vent extended to the atmosphere.
A cleanout shall be provided on all inside house traps.
3.
A test fitting must be provided as close to the front foundation
wall as possible and brought five inches above cellar floor or grade
with brass screw cleanout.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 503]
The fresh air inlet must be of the same size as the drain, up
to four inches. For five or six-inch drains it must not be less than
four inches in diameter; for seven or eight-inch drains, not less
than six inches in diameter, or its equivalent; and for larger drains
not less than eight inches in diameter, or its equivalent.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 504; as amended by Ord.
524, 12/31/1991]
House or building drains must, where possible, be given an even
grade to the main sewer of not less than 1/4 inch per foot.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 505]
In no case will the sewer from one house or building be permitted
to run through another building, unless this building is an accessory
building on the same property, and unless the permission of the Plumbing
Inspector is received.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 506; as amended by Ord.
144, 4/29/1953, § 1; as amended by Ord. 322, 7/19/1966,
§ 1; and by Ord. 524, 12/31/1991]
1.
Where the ground is of sufficient solidity for a proper foundation,
cylindrical terra cotta pipe of the best quality, free from flaws,
splits or cracks, perfectly burned and well-glazed over the entire
inner and outer surfaces may be used if laid on a smooth bottom, with
a special groove cut in the bottom of the trench for each hub, in
order to give the pipe a solid bearing on its entire length, and the
soil well-rammed on each side of the pipe. The spigot and hub ends
shall be connected. The space between the hub and pipe must be filled
with Slip Seal Compound or its equal or with one ring of oakum and
cement mortar, made of equal parts of the best cement and bar sand,
thoroughly mixed dry, and enough water afterwards added to give proper
consistency. The mortar must be mixed in small quantities and used
as soon as possible. The joints must be carefully wiped out and pointed,
and all mortar that may be left inside removed, and the pipe left
clean and smooth throughout, for which purpose a swab may be used.
It must not be laid closer than five feet to any exterior wall of
any building, or be less than 2 1/2 feet below the surface of
the ground when a sewer passes near a well, nor will it be allowed
in bad or made ground or inside a building with or without a cellar.
2.
House sewers connecting the sewer system of the West Norriton Township Municipal Authority with the properties abutting thereon may be laid to the point of the building connection by the contractors employed by said Authority to construct its said sewer system and constructed of cement pipe of a quality equivalent to the terra cotta pipe required by Subsection (1) of this § 506.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 507]
Floor drains will only be permitted when it can be shown to
the satisfaction of the Board of Health that their use is absolutely
necessary, and arrangements made to maintain a permanent water-seal
in the traps, and be provided with check or back water valves, where
warranted.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 508]
1.
All cast iron pipes must be sound, free from holes, and of uniform
thickness, known as "extra heavy" pipe, and corresponding fittings
will be required. The pipe must be tested to fifty-pound water pressure
and marked with the maker's name.
2.
Pipes shall weigh as follows:
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Two-inch pipe — five pounds per lineal foot.
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Three-inch pipe — nine pounds per lineal foot.
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Four inch pipe — 12 pounds per lineal foot.
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Five-inch pipe — 15 pounds per lineal foot.
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Six-inch pipe — 19 pounds per lineal foot.
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Eight-inch pipe — 30 pounds per lineal foot.
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Ten-inch pipe — 43 pounds per lineal foot.
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Twelve-inch pipe — 54 pounds per lineal foot.
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[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 509]
Wastewater from any plumbing fixture shall in no way discharge
to a French drain inside of the house. Where sewer line is not of
sufficient depth to receive the discharge of a plumbing fixture, the
same shall discharge into a vented closed top sump and discharge into
the sewer line with automatic sump pump, placing a swing check valve
next to the pump.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 510; and by Ord. 524, 12/31/1991]
Upon requirement by the Plumbing Inspector or Board of Health,
all gasoline or oil service stations, garages, slaughter houses, and
buildings of a similar nature or construction, shall be properly drained
and provided with drainage wells.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 511]
In no case shall wastewater from gasoline or oil service stations,
public garages, slaughter houses, and buildings of a similar nature,
be diverted to the drainage system of roads or streets, nor be permitted
to flow on adjoining property. Where required by the Board of Health,
an oil or grease interceptor shall be installed in accordance with
standard details on file with the Board of Health and Plumbing Inspector.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 512; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 4]
Old house drains may be used, in connection with new buildings
or new plumbing, only when they are found, on examination by the Board
of Health, to conform in all respects to the requirements governing
new drains. All extensions to old house drains must be of extra heavy
cast iron pipe or type "L" or "K" copper tubing.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 513]
1.
The smallest diameter of any soil pipe permitted to be used shall
be three inches. The size of soil pipes must not be less than those
set forth in the following table:
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Maximum Number of Fixtures Connected to
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Size of Pipe
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Soil and Waste Branch
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Combined Main
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Soil Pipe Alone
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Branch
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Main
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3 inch
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7 fixtures
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14 fixtures
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3 water-closets
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4 water-closets
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4 inch
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48 fixtures
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96 fixtures
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8 water-closets
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16 water-closets
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5 inch
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96 fixtures
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192 fixtures
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16 water-closets
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32 water-closets
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6 inch
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268 fixtures
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336 fixtures
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34 water-closets
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68 water-closets
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2.
If the building is six and less than 12 stories in height, the diameter
shall be not less than five inches; if more than 12 stories, it shall
be six inches in diameter.
3.
All soil pipes must extend at least two feet above the highest window,
and must not be reduced in size. Traps will not be permitted on main,
vertical, soil or waste lines. Each house must have a separate line
of soil and vent pipes. No soil, vent or waste line shall be constructed
on the outside of a building, or within 10 feet of any window. A two-inch
relief vent shall be required for first floor closets, where a main
vent stack of three or larger is in place, and fixtures are located
above first floor.
4.
Fixtures with:
A.
One and one-quarter inch traps count as one fixture.
B.
One and one-half inch traps count as one fixture.
C.
Two-inch traps count as two fixtures.
D.
Two and one-half inch traps count as three fixtures.
E.
Three-inch traps (water closets) count as four fixtures.
F.
Four-inch traps count as five fixtures.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 514]
All sewer, soil and waste pipes must be as direct as possible.
Changes in direction must be made with fittings, "Y's," combination
"Y" and eighth bends or half "Y's," or one-eighth bends. Offsets
in soil or waste pipes will not be permitted when they can be avoided;
nor, in any case unless suitable provision is made to prevent accumulation
of rust or other obstruction. Offsets shall be made with 45° bends
or similar fittings. The use of "T's" or sanitary "T's,"
will be permitted on upright lines only. Saddle hubs when bolted or
strapped on are prohibited.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 515]
Joints in cast iron pipes and soil and waste pipes must be so
filled with oakum and lead, and hand-caulked as to make them gas-tight.
Connections of lead and cast-iron pipes must be made with brass sleeve
or ferrule, of the same size as the lead pipe inserted in the hub
of the iron pipe, and caulked with lead. The pipe must be attached
to the ferrule by wiped joint. Joints between lead and wrought iron
pipes must be made with brass nipple, of same size as lead pipe. The
lead pipe must be attached to the nipple by wiped joints. All connections
of lead waste pipe must be made by means of wiped joints. All connection
of brass or copper pipe (which shall be full iron pipe size and weight)
shall be screw joints, properly secured.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 516]
Every sink, bathtub, basin, water closet, slop hopper, dental
cuspidor, and all outlets of chemical or experimental laboratory tables,
or any fixtures having a waste pipe specified, defined herein or not,
must be furnished with a trap, which shall be placed as close as practicable
to the fixture that it serves, and in no case shall they be more than
one foot from said fixture. The waste pipe from one fixture must not
be connected with a trap of another.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 517]
1.
One to 1 1/4 trap permitted on 1 1/4 waste pipe.
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1 1/2 trap or equivalent permitted on 1 1/2 waste
pipe.
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3 to 8 — 1 1/2 traps or equivalent permitted on two
waste pipe.
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9 to 20 — 1 1/2 traps or equivalent permitted on
2 1/2 waste pipe.
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21 to 44 — 1 1/2 trap or equivalent permitted on
three waste pipe.
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2.
If building is 10 or more stories in height, the vertical waste pipe
shall not be less than three inches in diameter.
3.
The use of short pattern recessed drainage fittings, wrought iron,
steel or copperized pipe for vent pipe two inches or less in diameter
is allowed.
4.
One and one-half galvanized pipe may be used for sink and laundry
tray wastes with lead tail pieces, brass ferrule or solder nipple
and wiped solder joint. Long radius recessed drainage fittings may
be used for waste only, and short radius recessed drainage fittings
on vents only.
5.
All sinks, bathtubs, lavatories, toilets, laundry trays and all other
fixtures, more than eight feet from vertical or horizontal lines on
old work must be vented.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 518]
1.
If the waste lines of these respective fixtures are in good condition,
safe seal or anti-syphon traps shall be the following sizes: 1 1/2
inches for lavatories, 1 1/2 inches for sinks and laundry traps.
If waste lines are to be renewed, sizes are to conform to requirements
for new work; viz: 1 1/2 inch for sink, laundry traps and bathtubs;
1 1/4 inches for lavatories, dental cuspidors and drinking fountains;
tube traps to be not less than seventeen-gauge. The double branch
brass Wye ferrule shall be wiped to all lead bends whether one or
two fixtures are to be installed.
2.
Replacement of Fixtures. If the present lead is separate to each
fixture and in good condition the present lead may be wiped to the
tail pieces from the Wye ferrule. All waste pipes to bathtubs whether
new installations or replacements shall be 1 1/2 inch lead, three
pounds per foot: 1 1/2 inch lead 2 1/2 pounds per foot,
and traps to be safe seal or anti-syphon type.
3.
The size of traps and waste branches, for a given fixture shall be
as follows:
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Kind of Fixture
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Size in Inches
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Trap
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Branch
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Water closet
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3
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4-3
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Slop sink with trap combined
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3
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3
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Slop sink ordinary
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2
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2
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Pedestal urinals
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3
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3
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Stall urinals
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2-4
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2-4
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Wall urinals
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1 1/2.2.3
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2.3
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Floor drain or wash
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3.4
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3.4
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Yard drain or catch basin
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4
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4
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Laundry trays (2 or 5)
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1 1/2.2
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2
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Combination sink and tray (for each fixture)
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1 1/2
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2
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Kitchen sinks (small) for dwellings
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Kitchen sinks (large), hotels, restaurants, grease trap
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2
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2
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Pantry sinks
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Wash basin, one only
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1 1/4
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1 1/4
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Bathtubs 4x8 inches, drum trap P or running trap
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Shower baths over bath tubs
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Shower baths (floor)
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2
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2
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Sitz baths
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1 1/2
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1 1/2
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Drinking fountains
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1 1/4
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1 1/4
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Dental cuspidor 4x4, drum, P or running trap
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1 1/4
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1 1/4
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Dishwashers, motor driven
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2
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2
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[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 519]
Overflow pipes from fixtures must be in all cases connected
on the inlet side of traps.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 520]
Sediment pipes from kitchen boilers must not be connected on
the outlet side of traps.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 521]
All traps will be well-supported, and set true with respect
to their water levels. All bathtubs shall be supplied with drum, "P,"
or running traps with cleanout trap screw on floor or ceiling line.
In case where an additional fixture is required in a building, and
it is impossible to get revent pipe for the trap, the Board of Health
shall designate the kind of trap to be used. This shall not be construed
to allow traps without revents in new buildings, or any one particular
kind of an anti-siphon trap. No trap, which depends for its seal upon
the action of movable parts or submerged interior partitions, shall
be allowed. Anti-syphon traps may be required by the Plumbing Inspector
in replacement or alteration work.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 522; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 5]
1.
Safe or special waste pipes must not connect directly with any part
of the plumbing system. Safe or special waste pipes must discharge
over an open, water supplied, publicly placed, ordinary used sink,
placed not more than 3 1/2 feet above the cellar floor.
2.
The waste from a refrigerator, soda fountain, refrigerator case,
or bar fixture, must be trapped with suitable approved traps, and
must not discharge upon the ground floor, but over an ordinary properly
trapped and vented water supplied sink, as above. In no case shall
the special waste pipes discharge over a sink located in a room used
for living purposes.
3.
The branches on vertical lines must be made by "Y" fittings, and
be graded with as much pitch as possible. Where there is an offset
on a waste pipe, there must be cleanouts to control the horizontal
part of the pipe.
4.
In multiple dwellings and lodging houses the refrigerator waste pipe
must extend above the roof, and not be larger than 1 1/2 inches,
nor the branches less than 1 1/4 inches. Lead safes must be graded
and neatly turned over beveled strips at their edges. Fixtures or
appliances drained by safe or special waste pipes include such fixtures
as soda fountains, refrigerators, refrigerator cases, bar fixtures,
ice boxes, bottle coolers, steam tables, glass washers, rinsing sinks,
bain maries, air conditioning units, sprinkler system drains, house
tanks, small or portable drinking fountains, coffee urns, and sterilizers
and washing machines.
5.
Automatic washing machines shall be permitted to discharge wastewater
into a laundry tray or over an open stand pipe, properly trapped.
Automatic washers installed in commercial or professional buildings
shall be connected directly to the main waste line and be properly
trapped.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 523; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 6]
All vent pipes must either be of lead, brass, enameled iron,
galvanized iron pipe or type "L" or "K" copper tubing.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 524]
1.
Traps shall be protected from syphonage or air pressure by special
vent pipes. Traps should not be more than approximately 24 inches
from the vertical line serving the trap, and of a size not less than
the following tables:
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Size of Pipe
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Maximum Development Length in Feet
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Number of 1 1/2 Inch Traps Vented or Equivalent
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Mains
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Branch
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Main Vertical
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1 1/2 inch vent
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20
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1
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1 1/2 inch vent
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40
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2 or less
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2 inch vent
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65
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10 or less
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20 or less
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2 1/2 inch vent
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100
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20 or less
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40 or less
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3 inch vent
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10 or more stories
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60 or less
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100 or less
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2.
The branch vent pipe shall be not less than the following sizes:
3.
Where two or more water closets are placed side by side, on a horizontal
branch, the branch line shall have a relief extended as a loop vent.
A pipe two inches in diameter will be sufficient as a loop vent for
two closets. A pipe three inches in diameter shall be used as a relief
for three or four closets; and where more than four closets are located
on the same branch the relief shall not be less than four inches in
diameter. All house or building drains and soil lines on which a water
closet is located must have a three-inch main vent line. Where an
additional closet is located in the cellar or basement, and within
10 feet of main soil or vent line no relief vent will be required
for said closet; but where it is more than 10 feet, a two-inch vent
line will be required as for first floor closets. Relief vent pipes
for water closets must not be less than two inches in diameter for
a length of 40 feet, and not less than three inches in diameter for
more than 40 feet.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 525]
1.
The three-inch vent stack for a single wall hung closet must be directly
in back of the closet, or have a separate two-inch vent. Where two
wall-hung closets are placed side by side on a horizontal branch,
each must have a separate two-inch vent back of each closet. Where
three or more wall-hung closets are placed side by side on a horizontal
branch, the branch line must have a relief extended as a loop vent.
A pipe three inches in diameter shall be used as a relief for three
or four wall hung closets, in addition to the separate two-inch vent
directly back of the closet. Where more than four closets are located
on the same branch, the relief must be four inches in diameter, in
addition to the separate two-inch vent directly back of each closet.
2.
No revent from traps under bell trap will be required.
3.
Connections between P traps and bell traps shall be made as hereinbefore
provided.
4.
Rubber connections for back vents to water closets will not be permitted.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 526]
1.
In any building having a sewer connection with a public or private
sewer used for bell trap connections or floor drainage only, a two-inch
relief line must be extended to the roof of building from rear end
of main drain. House or building drains, constructed for roof drainage
only, will not require a relief vent.
2.
A floor trap for a shower shall be vented. If the number of these
fixtures on a branch is two or more, the waste line shall be extended
as a loop vent, instead of back venting the separate traps; and when
located in basement floor, they shall be provided with a removable
strainer or cleanout.
3.
Back vent pipes, from traps above the floor, must either be connected
with crown of trap with ground in brass coupling, or if connected
solidly to trap, must have a ground in brass coupling at wall, or
sweet joint approved by the Board of Health.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 527]
1.
Where rows of fixtures are placed in a line 90° fittings will
be allowed. Trapped vent pipes are strictly prohibited. No vent pipe
from house side of trap shall connect with ventilation pipe, or with
sewer, soil, or waste pipe.
2.
Vent pipes from several traps may be connected together, and may
be carried into the main vent line above the highest fixture. Where
one vertical vent line connects with another, an inverted "Y" fitting
must be used. Branch vent pipes must be connected as near to crown
of trap as possible. Where future connections are left in the roughing
of soil and waste lines, vent connections must also be provided.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 528]
All offsets on vent lines must be made at an angle of not less
than 45° to the horizontal, unless building construction will
not permit, and all lines must be connected at the bottom of a soil
or waste pipe, or the drain, in such manner as to prevent the accumulation
of rust, scale or condensation.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 529]
No brick, sheet metal, or earthenware flue, or chimney flue
shall be used as a sewer ventilator, or to ventilate any trap, drain,
soil or waste pipe.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 530]
Soldering nipples must be extra heavy brass or brass pipe, iron
pipe size.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 531]
Brass screw caps for cleanouts must be extra heavy, not less
than 1/8 inch thick. The screw cap must have a solid square or hexagonal
nut not less than one-inch high. The body of cleanout ferrule must,
at least, equal in weight and thickness the caulking ferrule for the
same size pipe. Cleanouts as above shall be used wherever there is
a change in direction of the piping or on straight lines at distances
of not more than 50 feet.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 532]
Brass ferrule must be of best quality bell-shaped, extra heavy
cast brass; not less than four inches long, and 2 1/4 inches,
3 1/2 inches, and 4 1/2 inches in diameter, and not less
than the following weights:
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 533; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 7]
1.
Closets and all other fixtures except sinks and laundry tubs must
be set open and free from all enclosing woodwork. Sinks and wash tubs
may be installed with steel cabinets or wood cabinets of approved
construction.
2.
Any fixture removed from service, either to be discarded or replaced
or replaced with new, by any owner, must have the inspected approval
of the Inspection Department of Plumbing under whose jurisdiction
it is/was at time of removal before it can be reinstalled. If, after
inspection it is found to conform with proper standards, so as not
to create a potential hazard to public or private health, it may be
labeled, numbered and a certificate issued for its reinstallation
with no other limitations reserved. No used plumbing fixture, intended
for sanitary purposes, or any that may be connected to the domestic
water system of any dwelling or building can be installed without
the inspection and approval of the Board of Health.
3.
In a public eating or drinking establishment, schools, clubs, commercial
buildings and other buildings in which the public congregates, wall
hung plumbing fixtures with wall waste and supply lines are required.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 534]
1.
Pan, plunger or hopper closets will not be permitted in any building.
No range closet, either wet or dry, nor any evaporating system of
closets, shall be constructed or allowed inside of any building.
2.
When approved, for special purposes, range closets may be installed
in a separate building, such to be approved by the Plumbing Inspector.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 535; as amended by Ord.
336, 4/15/1968, § 8]
All earthenware traps must have heavy brass floor plates, soldered
to the lead bends and bolted to the trap flange and to the joint made
permanently secure and gas tight. Galvanized or cast iron, lead or
copper bends and flanges are permissible.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 536; as amended by Ord.
84, 4/4/1941, § 1]
1.
Water closets must not be located in sleeping apartments, nor in
any room or compartment which has no direct communication with external
air. In the case of a water closet occupying a separate compartment
the window shall not be less than four square feet between stop beads.
In bathrooms and water closets on the top floor, ventilating skylights
of equal area may be substituted for windows. In multiple dwellings
and where natural ventilation cannot be obtained the Building Inspector
may permit bath and toilet rooms to be ventilated without windows,
provided suitable approved mechanical ventilation is installed, or
provided suitable approved vent to the outside air is installed, on
the basis of not less than one square foot of duct per water closet.
2.
When water closets are located adjacent to kitchens, dining rooms
or places where food is prepared of at least three square feet must
be provided.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 537]
All water closets that are supplied direct from a water main,
through flush meters, volumeters or similar devices, shall be supplied
with a volume breaker. All water closets must have flushing rim bowls.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 538]
All water closets and other fixtures must be provided with a
sufficient supply of water for flushing to keep them in a proper and
clean condition.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 539]
In no case will the water closet system of multiple dwellings
or lodging houses be permitted in cellars, basements or under sidewalks.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 540]
In all occupied buildings there must be at least one water closet
and one sink, and there must be additional closets so as there will
never be more than 15 persons per closet. In multiple dwellings or
lodging houses, where there are more than 15 persons on any floor,
there must be an additional water closet on that floor for every 15
additional persons, or fraction thereof.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 541]
In lodging houses, factories, workshops, and all public buildings,
the entire water closet apartment and side walls, to a height of six
inches from the floor, except at the door, must be made waterproof
with asphalt, cement, tile or other waterproof material, as approved
by the Board.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 542]
All urinals must be constructed of materials impervious to moisture
and that will not corrode under the action of urine. The floor and
walls of urinal apartments must be lined with similar non-absorbent
and non-corrosive material.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 543]
1.
Wood wash trays, sinks or bathtubs are prohibited (except sinks in
commercial or manufacturing establishments handling acids or other
liquids that are subject to attack or destroy fixtures, hereinbefore
specified) inside of buildings. Wash trays, sinks, or bathtub fixtures
shall be constructed of non-absorbent material. Cement or artificial
stone tubs will be permitted, when approved by the Board of Health.
2.
No fixtures having a water connection, either to or from any direct
or indirect line of sewer or waste or vent pipe, the construction
of which will in any way create a potential cross-connection between
the fresh water for drinking or domestic purposes and the sewer, will
be permitted.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 547]
1.
Where conditions are such that a septic tank and leeching well installation,
or a septic tank and tile drainage field may be considered advantageous,
these types of sewage disposal may be permitted by application to
the Board of Health. Applicant shall submit a sketch, detail drawings,
and/or description covering the installation. Approval may be given
after consideration of the suitability of the property to the type
of installation suggested.
2.
The septic tank may be constructed with or without syphon chamber
depending upon the conditions of the installation.
3.
In general tile fields will not be permitted in clay or hardpan.
4.
Tile field shall be laid with 1/4 inch joints; shall be laid on slope
of three inches per 100 feet in loam, and six inches per 100 feet
in porous soil. For porous soil, 200 lineal feet of tile will be required
for disposal not exceeding five persons, and varying up to 1,000 feet
of tile from 16 to 25 persons. In heavy loam the quantity of tile
drain shall be double the above.
5.
The general requirements for the construction of an effluent field
or tile field shall be as follows: Ditch excavation shall be not less
than five feet apart and of a minimum depth of two feet six inches
below grade. Crushed stone to a minimum depth of six inches shall
first be placed, upon which the field tile shall be laid, with a section
of tin cylinder approximately four inches long over each joint. Around
the field tile and to a minimum distance of four inches above the
top of the tile, crushed stone shall be placed. Upon leveling off
of stone a layer of heavy roofing felt shall be laid across the top
of same. The trench shall be filled in with excavated earth and mounded
approximately four inches above natural grade line, and shall not
be rammed. There shall be a minimum distance of 16 inches from top
of roofing felt to grade line.
6.
In all cases of sewage disposal systems by septic tank and tile field,
the plan must be submitted for approval.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 548; as amended by Ord.
84, 4/4/1941, § 2; by Ord. 262, 8/15/1961, § 1;
and by Ord. 524, 12/31/1991]
1.
All premises intended for human habitation or occupancy should be
provided with a supply of pure and wholesome water neither connected
with unsafe water supplies nor cross-connected through plumbing fixtures
to the drainage system.
2.
Such water supply shall be adequate in volume and pressure for all
flushing purposes and of sufficient capacity so that one or more fixtures
may be flushed without unduly reducing the pressure at other fixtures.
3.
Devices for heating water and storing it in containers shall be so
designed and installed as to prevent all dangers from explosion and
also prevent a back-flow of hot water through a meter connected with
a public water supply.
4.
Nothing contained in this Chapter 5 shall be construed to preclude any person, duly qualified to install water heating devices, provided the work is done and installation made by mechanics certified as competent by the Plumbing Inspector upon due examination of their qualifications, and provided further that said mechanics register with the Board of Health of West Norriton Township and procure from said Board a certificate or license authorizing their employment in such installation work.
5.
A register of all applicants and the license or certificates issued
shall be kept in said Board of Health office, which register shall
be open to the inspection of all persons interested therein.
6.
Upon payment each calendar year of a registration fee, in an amount
as established from to time by resolution, the Board of Health, by
its properly constituted agent or officer, shall issue a certificate
of such registration.
7.
At the expiration of each calendar year, such certificate or license
shall be null and void. A licensed mechanic, desiring to continue
in or work at the business of installing water heating devices for
the ensuing year, shall, between the first and 31st days of December
of each and every year, surrender the said certificate or license
to the Board of Health and re-register his name and address upon such
form or forms as may be furnished by the Board of Health.
8.
The certificate or license of registry granted herein may be suspended or revoked by the Board of Health when such mechanic shall violate any of the applicable provisions of this Chapter 5, or shall refuse or neglect to make the necessary corrections to work not approved by the Board of Health within a reasonable time after notification thereof, or who shall permit the use of his name by a person or persons for the purpose of obtaining a permit or permits to do water heating device installation work.
9.
The provisions of this Chapter 5 relevant to the powers and duties of the Plumbing Inspector, application for permits, inspections, violations, penalties and appeals, applicable to the business of plumbing or house or building drainage, and to persons carrying on such work, shall apply with equal force and virtue to the installation of water heating devices and to persons carrying on such work. The permit fee for each water-heating device installed shall be established from time to time by resolution.
[Ord. 78, 7/12/1940, § 549; as amended by Ord.
468, 4/14/1986, § 2; and by Ord. 524, 12/31/1991]
All material used in the work of plumbing and drainage must
be of good quality and free from defects. The work must be executed
in a thorough and workmanlike manner.
1.
Plastic Pipe for Residences and Commercial Structures. Plastic pipe
may be used in structures of Residential Occupancy as well as Commercial
Structures, if it conforms to the following requirements:
A.
Above ground piping within buildings (soil, waste, vent) shall by
Acyrlonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) plastic or Polyvinylchloride
(PVC) plastic pipe.
B.
Plastic pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM and National Sanitation
Foundation Standards.
C.
Plastic piping shall not be used below grade.
D.
Plastic piping shall not be used where penetrating multiple unit
fire separations (i.e., apartments, other multiple occupancies.
2.
Water Service Lines. All water service lines below ground shall be
type "K" copper tubing. All interior water service lines shall be
type "L" or "K" copper tubing.
[Ord. 183, 3/19/1957, § 1]
1.
Water closets within buildings shall be supplied with water from
special tanks or cisterns, which shall hold not less than six gallons
of water when full to the level of the overflow pipe for each closet
supplied, excepting automatic or siphon tanks, which shall hold not
less than five gallons for each closet supplied. A group of closets
may be flushed from the same tank of proportionate size, in which
event flush meters, volumeters or similar devices may not be used.
The water in said tanks or cisterns may not be used for any other
purpose.
2.
Hot and cold water supply pipes and fittings shall be as follows:
Copper pipes with sweat fittings. Brass pipes (iron pipe size) with
threaded fittings. Galvanized steel or galvanized genuine wrought
iron pipes with threaded fittings. Sizes of pipes to fixtures shall
be as follows:
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3/4 inch through cellars to curb
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1/2 inch to sinks
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1/2 inch to laundry trays
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1/2 inch risers to one bathroom
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3/4 inch risers to two bathrooms, one over the other
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1/2 inch to bath tubs
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1/2 inch to shower baths
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1/2 inch to toilets on horizontal and 3/8 inch on vertical to
tanks
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3/8 inch to lavatories
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These pipe sizes shall apply to one- and two-family (duplex)
dwelling houses, and to multiple dwellings containing provisions for
no more than three-family occupancy, the risers must be no less than
3/4 inch and must increase proportionately in size in accordance with
the increased number of dwelling units.
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3.
All water service pipes from curbline to cellar must be installed
no less than 36 inches under grade.
4.
Where water supply pipes are installed under the slab of a building,
they must extend no less than 18 inches inside of the building.
