Plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained
in working order, and shall be kept free from obstructions, leaks
and defects and be capable of performing the function for which such
plumbing fixtures are designed. Plumbing fixtures shall be maintained
in a safe, sanitary, and functional condition. Floor drains in existing
residential and non-residential structures shall discharge by means
of gravity, or an approved sump pump with a sealed
lid, to the exterior of the structure. Floor drains shall not be connected
to the sanitary sewer system. Piping materials and fittings used for
discharge shall conform to the underground building drainage requirements
in the adopted International Residential Code. Floor
drain piping discharge termination shall be at least 5 feet from the
exterior foundation wall and discharge in a manner that does not create
a nuisance on the adjacent property(s) and shall terminate no closer
than 10 feet from the street right-of-way.
Plumbing fixtures shall have adequate clearances for usage and
cleaning.
Where it is found that a plumbing system in a structure constitutes
a hazard to the occupants or the structure by reason
of inadequate service, inadequate venting, cross connection, back-siphonage,
improper installation, deterioration, or damage or
for similar reasons, the code official shall require
the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard.
