P-104.1 Continuation: The legal use and occupancy
of any structure existing on _______________________ or for which
it had been heretofore approved may be continued without change, except
as may be specifically covered in this code or deemed necessary by
the Plumbing Official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants
and the public.
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P-106.1.1 Sewer connections: When any building
or structure is removed or any drainage or sewer system is abandoned
or dismantled or removed, the sewer connection shall be disconnected
at the curb or property line and shall be properly sealed, plugged
or capped and inspected, following the issuance of a permit.
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P-108.5 Notification of change: In the event of
any changes in plumbing procedures being modified by the Township
under this code, the administrative authority shall issue, in writing,
to each registered plumber a directive of these changes.
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P-117.4 Penalties: Any work performed which is
not in compliance with the provisions of the BOCA National Plumbing
Code or its amendments shall constitute a violation of the West Manchester
Township Plumbing Ordinance and subject to the penalties set forth
by that ordinance.[1]
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P-303.2 Public system available: A public water
main or public sewer system shall be considered available to a building
when the building is located within 150 feet of the public water main
or sewer.
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P-308.3 Freezing: Water service piping and sewers
shall be installed below recorded frost penetration but not lees than
three feet zero inches below grade for water piping and three feet
zero inches below grade for sewers. In climates with freezing temperatures,
plumbing piping in exterior building walls or areas subject to freezing
temperatures shall be adequately protected against freezing by insulation
or heat, or both. The above measurements are from the top of the pipe
to the finished grade.
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Material
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Size
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Standard
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Cast-iron pipe
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All
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ASTM A74
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Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe
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PVC Schedule 40
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4 inches or less
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—
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SDR 35
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All
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—
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Vitrified clay pipe
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All
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ASTM C4;
ASTM C700
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P-403.3.2 Drainage pipe in filled ground: When
a building sewer or building drain is installed on fill or unstable
ground, the drainage pipe shall be cast-iron pipe ASTM A74, service
weight or better, or ductile iron pipe.
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P-403.3.5 Bedding material for building sewers: When approved plastic pipe is used for underground building sewer,
it shall be bedded as follows: A minimum of six inches compacted No.
2 stone between the bottom of the trench and the bottom of the pipe.
Number 2 stone shall then be placed around the pipe and to a minimum
depth of six inches above the pipe. No blocks or bricks or other material
shall be used to support the pipe.
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P-403.5 Cast-iron pipe: Hubless cast-iron pipe
underground shall only be used for storm drainage pipe.
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P-406.8.1 Cleanout plugs: Any cleanout plugs used
outdoors shall be of metallic nature (brass).
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P-518.7 Cast iron to vitrified clay: Every joint
between cast-iron and vitrified clay pipe shall be made of either
hot poured bitumastic compound or by a preformed elastomeric ring
conforming to ASTM C564 listed in Appendix A and water plug cement,
or water plug cement by itself. The elastomeric ring shall, after
ramming, completely fill the annular space between the cast-iron spigot
and the vitrified clay hub. The joint shall then be completely sealed
with water plug cement. When water plug cement is used, whether alone
or with the elastomeric ring, the cement shall be mixed to a consistency
workable by hand and completely fill all voids in the joint. Elastomeric
rings are not permitted to be used by themselves.
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Table P-601.21
Building Drains and Sewersa
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Maximum Number of Fixtures Units That May be Connected
to Any Portion
of the Building Drain or the Building Sewer, Including
Branches of the Building Drain Fall per Foota
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Diameter of Pipe
(inches)
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1/16 Inch
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1/8 Inch
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1/4 Inch
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1/2 Inch
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2
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26
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2 1/2
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31
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3
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42b (12)
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50b (12)
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4
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180
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216
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250
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5
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390
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400
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575
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6
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700
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840
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1,000
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8
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1,600
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1,920
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2,300
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10
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2,900
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3,500
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4,200
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12
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4,600
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5,600
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6,700
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15
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8,300
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10,000
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12,000
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NOTES:
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a
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One inch per foot equals 83.3 millimeters per meter.
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b
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Not over two water closets or two bathroom groups.
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P-601.2.1 Underground sanitary sewer size: The
minimum size for sanitary building sewers shall not be less than four
inches nominal diameter pipe.
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P-1003.8 Backwater valves on water service: Backwater
valves shall be installed on all water service lines to any building
or structure.
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P-1101.2 Building sewers: All building sewers shall
have cleanouts located not more than 75 feet apart.
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P-1101.6 Curbline: A standard four-inch cleanout
with threaded, raised brass plug shall be installed between the curb
and sidewalk area of every property on which new sewer connections
are made. The cleanout plug shall be flushed with the finished grade
of the property and shall not be covered in any way. The cleanout
shall be installed whether or not there is curbing and/or sidewalk.
Where there is no curbing, the cleanout shall be placed 18 inches
behind the established or proposed street line. Such street line shall
be set by the Township. In the case of connections on alleys and rights-of-way,
installation of the cleanout shall be at the alley line or right-of-way
line. The purpose of this curbline requirement is to allow the Township
to clear its sewer line between the curb and the main without substantial
entry onto private property.
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