§ 18.20.250. Section 603.1.2 Plumbing within exterior walls, added.


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  • International Plumbing Code, 2015 Edition, Section 603.1.2 Plumbing within exterior walls is hereby added to read as follows:

    603.1.2 Plumbing within exterior walls. Placement of plumbing within exterior walls is prohibited unless the walls are at minimum, 2 by 6 walls and adequate provision is made to protect such pipes from freezing in accordance with Section 305.6 of the International Plumbing Code. Placement of water lines in ceiling areas is prohibited unless the water lines are placed on the warm side with a minimum of 10 inch insulation on the exterior/roof side of the structure.

    Exceptions:

     a. A service entrance may enter a non-conditioned space provided that the riser/service entrance is within an approved, heated valve protective enclosure also known as a "hot box", or

     b. Cross linked polyethylene, also known as PEX, or approved equal, is used as the service entrance material, and

     c. Any hose bibs installed shall be freeze proof.

(Ord. No. 18513 , § 1, 5-31-2016)