[Ord. No. 384,
passed 6-24-2004]
The International Plumbing Code is hereby repealed save and
except the following provisions:
(a) Section 109, Means of Appeal is amended to read:
109.1 Application for appeal: An owner or other
person with a legal or equitable interest in the affected property
may appeal to the Board of Appeals from an adverse decision of the
code official. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim
that the true intent of this code has been incorrectly interpreted,
the provisions of this code do not fully apply or an alternative method
or material can be used, consistent with the health, safety and welfare
of the public. The appeal shall cite the provision(s) of the Code
for which the relief is requested and the reasons supporting the request
for relief. The code official shall file a written response to the
application for appeal with a copy to the appellant at least seven
days prior to the hearing.
109.2 Membership of Board of Appeals: The members
of the Township Planning Commission shall constitute the Board of
Appeals.
109.3 Hearings: Hearings on the appeals shall occur
at the next regularly scheduled Township Planning Commission meeting
occurring at least 22 days from the date the application for appeal
is filed or at such other time as the Board of Appeals establishes.
The hearing procedures shall be established by the Board of Appeals.
Recording and transcribing of testimony shall not be required.
109.4 Decisions of the Board of Appeals: The Board
of Appeals shall make decisions upon the majority vote of a quorum
of its members present and qualified to vote. The Board of Appeals
may make its decisions based upon the written application for appeal
with or without hearing.
109.5 Administration: The code official shall comply
with the decisions of the Board of Appeals.
(b) Section 306.6 Freezing (Amended): The last sentence shall read: Water
service pipe shall be installed not less than 36 inches deep.
(c) Section 701.2.1 Public Sewer Connection (Added): When public sewers
become available to the premises served, the use of the private sewage
disposal system shall be discontinued within that period of time required
by law, but such period shall not exceed one year. The building sewer
shall be disconnected from the private sewage disposal system and
connected to the public sewer.
(d) Section 701.10 Abandoned Systems (Added): All abandoned private sewage
disposal systems shall be plugged or capped in an approved manner.
All abandoned treatment tanks and seepage pits shall have the contents
pumped and discarded in an approved manner. The top or entire tank
shall be removed and the remaining portion of the tank or excavation
shall be immediately filled.
(e) Section 707.3 Fittings for Change in Direction (Amended): Amend by
adding the following: d. No quarter bend or short sweep or long sweep
bend in a vertical to horizontal line shall be permitted above the
last fixture connection.
(f) Table 713.1(2) Horizontal Fixture Branches and Stacks (Amended):
Amend by adding the following: e. Only one fixture unit shall be allowed
on each horizontal branch line on 1-1/2 inch diameter pipe. The drain
line shall enter the main line separately and be back-vented with
a minimum of 1-1/2 inch diameter pipe, if the total length of pipe
from the main to the trap exceeds eight feet.
(g) Section 904.6 Toilet Vents (Added): Vent pipe sizing for all toilet
vents shall be a minimum of three inches in diameter; branch lines
shall be a minimum of 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
(h) Section 1004.14 Inspection of interceptors and separators (Added):
The proper official designated by the Township shall have the authority
to conduct periodic inspections of interceptors and separators to
ascertain whether or not they are being properly serviced and maintained
to prevent non-sewage dirt, grease, oil and other waste products from
entering the sewer collection system. The Inspector shall inspect
each interceptor in commercial establishments with food preparation
facilities, and each separator in garages and service stations, on
a semi-annual basis (two times a year) unless cause exists to require
more frequent inspections. Commercial establishments shall also include,
but not be limited to, schools, private clubs, churches and fire houses.