HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1975-152BILL NO. 16~
COUNTY OF HAWAII - STATE OF HAWAII
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ORDINANCE NO.^ ~~ ~. ,.,
AN ORDINANCE AMEND IP7G CHAPTER 13, PLUMBING CODE OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE,
RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1973 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION
OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TfiE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 13 of the Hawaii County Code is rescinded in total.
SECTION 2. The attached Chapter 13, which is made a part hereof by
reference, adopting the 1973 Edition of the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code and providing for
amendments thereto.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect 60 days after date of approval,
but nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to prohibit any person from
complying with the provisions of the new code and the amendments thereto adopted
hereunder.
INTRODUCED BY:
nci. ember, County f Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
Date of Introduction: September 10, 1975
Date of Adoption: September 24, 1975
Effective Date: December' 1, 1975
CF[APTER 13
PLUNHII~ CODE
ARTICLE. 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION L. TTTIE APJD PURPOSE;
(a) 'Pitle. This ordinance shall be known as the "P1un:bing Code",
may he cited as such, and will be referred to herein as "this Code".
(b) Rirpose. The purpose of this Code is to provide for the
protection of tt;e public health and safety by establishing minimum
regulati_nns for the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing
and drainage systems and the inspection thereof.
SECTTOP? 2. SCOPE
The provisions of this Code shall apply to all new construction,
relocated buildings, and tc any alterations, repairs, or reconstruction
within tiie property lines of the premises, except as provided for
otherwise: in this Code.
ARTICLE 2
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENS
SECTION 1. ADMIDiISTRATIVE AUTHORITY
Whenever the term "Administrative Authority" is used in this Code,
it shall be construed to mean the Chief Engineer of the Department of
Public Works or his authorized representative.
SECTION 2. ASSISTANTS
Whenever the tc;rm "assistants" is used in this Code, it shall be
construed to mean the authorised representative of the Administrative
Authority.
SECTIODI ?. DEPARTMENT HAVING JURISDICTION
Unless otherwise provided for by law, the Department of Public Works
shall have jurisdiction over and administer all matters covered by ;his
Code.
SECTION [,. DUTIES OF THE ADNIMSTRATIVE AUTHORITY
The Administrative Authority shall maintain public office hour:;
necessary to efficiently administer the provisions of this Code and
amendment:; thereto and shall perform the following duties:
(a) Require submission of, examine and check plans and specifications,
drawings, descriptions, and/or diagrams necessary to show clear],y the
character, kind and extent of work covered by applications for a permit
and upon approval thereof shall issue the permit applied for.
(h) Administer and enforce the provisions of this Code in a manner
consistent with the intent thereof and shall inspect all plumbing an~i
drainage work authorized by arty permit to assure compliance with provisions
of this Code or amendments thereto, approving or condemning said work in
whole or in part as conditions require.
(c) Cssue upon request a Certificate of Approval for any work
approved b;r him.
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(d) Condemn and reject all work done or being done or materials
used or being used which do not in all respects comply with the prcvi-
sions of this Code and amendments thereto.
(e) Order changes in workmanship and/or materials essential to
obtain compliance oath all provisions of this Code.
(f) Investigate any construction or work regulated by this Code
and issue such notices and orders as provided in Section 6.
(g) Keep a complete record of all the essential transactions of
his office.
SECTION 5, RIGhT OF ENPRY
Upon presentation of proper credentials, the Administrative
Authority or his assistants may enter at reasonable times any building,
or premises in the County of Hawaii to perform any duty imposed upo^ him
by this Code, provided that such entry shall be made in such manner as
to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession,
and provided further that an order of a court authorizing such entry
shall. be obtained in the event such entry is denied or resisted.
SECTION 6. DANGEROUS ANA INSANITARY CONSTRUCTION
(a) Arty portion of a plumbing system found by the Administrative
Authority to be insanitary as defined herein is hereby declared to lye
a nuisanca.
(b) Whenever brought to the attention of the department having;
jurisdiction that any insanitary conditions exist or that arty construction
or work regulated by this Code is dangerous, unsafe, insanitary, a nuisance
or a menace to life, health or property or otherwise in violation. o;' this
Code, the said department may reouest an investigation by the Adrnin'.strative
Authority who, upon. deterrnining such information to be fact, shall order ary
person, firm or corporation using or maintaining any sucl. condition or
responsible for the use or maintenance thereof to discontinue the u:;e or
maintenance thereof or to repair, alter, change, remove or demolish same
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as he ma;,- consider necessar^y~ for the proper protection of life, health
or property and in tree case oi' any gas piping or gas appliance may order
any person, firm or corporation, supplying gas to such piping or aF-pliance
to di.sccr time supplying gas thereto until such piping or appliance is
made safe tc life, i:~ealt}: or property.
Every such order sha;.l be in writing, addressed tc the owner, agent
or person resporaib:_e for the premise;; in which such condition exists and
shall specify the date or time for cc7;!pliance witl~ such order.
(c) Etefusal, :Failure or ne*lect to comply with any such notice or
order shall be considered a violation of this Code.
(d) When any plumbing system is maintained in violation. of this
Code and .i_n violation of any notice issued pursuant to the provisions of
t}:is section or where a nuisance exists in any k.uilding or on a lot nn
which a t~uilding is situated, the Administrative Authority shall institute
any appropriate action or proceeding in ar>J court of competent ;iuri;diction
to prevent, restrain., correct, or abate the violation or nuisance.
SECTIOAt ^. VIOLATIOPJS AND PENALTIES
Arty persons violating arty of the provisions of this Code shall be
deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be
punishable by a fine not to exceed X300.00. Each separate day or a!;y
portion t~tc;roof during which any vio]ation of this Code occurs or
continues shall be deemed to constitute a separate offense and upon
conviction thereof s"tall be punishable as therein provided.
W}~er~~ work for which a permit is required by this Code is started
or proceeded with prior to obtaining said permit, the fees specifi-ec in
Section shall be doubled, but payment of such double fee shall not
relieve a.ny person;; :Prom fully complying with the requirements of t}is
Code in t'!e execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed
herein. 'T'his provision does not appl„v to emergency work when it shall be
proved tc the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that suc} work
was urgently necessat^y and it was not practical to obtain a permit
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therefor before the: commencement of the work. In all such cases a permit
must be <btained as soon as it is practical to do so, and i.f there be an
unreasonable delay i.n obtaining such a permit, the penalty will he charged.
SUCTION E~. PEFiI~IIT ItECJUIRED
(a) It shall. be unlawful for arty person to install, remove, alter,
repair or replace or• cause to be installed, removed, altered, repaired
or replaced aqy plumbing, gas or drainage piping work or arty fixture or
water heating, or treating equipment in a building or premises withoat first
obtaining a permit to do such work from the Adminstrative Authority.
(b) A separate permit shal] be obtained for each building or structure.
(c) iVo person shall allow any other person to do or cause to ~e done
any work under a permit secured by a Permittee except persons in his employ.
SECTION 9. WORK NOT REQUIRIN PERMIT
Tdo permit shal] be required in the case of any repair work as .follows:
The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste or vent pipe, provided, however,
that should any trap, drainpipe, soil. waste or vent pipe be or become de-
fective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new
material in arty part or parts, the same shal] be considered as such new
work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as hereinbe''ore
provided. Pdo permit shall be required for the clearing of stoppage;; or
the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, when such repairs
do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valve,, pipes,
or fixtures.
SECTION 10. TO W}IOM PERMITS MAY BE ISSUED
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, no permit sha-_1 be
issued to arty person to do or cause to be done any work regulated by this
Code, except to a person holding a valid, unexpired and unrevoked "~~neral
Building ~%ontractorTS or Plumbing Contractorts License" as provided for
in Chapter 444 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or to the representative
of a gas utility.
(b) A permit may also be issued. to a home owner to perform phunbing
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work on a single family dwelling which he will personally occupy and use
exclusively for living purposes, provided such person is licensed under
Chapter 1~48E, I[ItS, to perform such work. The owner shall note on the
permit application the name and license number of the plumber and tis
address and telephone number. Only one such permit may be issued to
such a home owner, unless the Administrative Authority finds that strict
application would result in practical difficulty and hardship and that
the granting of a second permit would not be contrary to the purpose of
the Code. This doe;; not preclude the home owner from obtaining additional
permits for the same building or accessory building on the same lot.
SECTION 11. APPLICATION FOR AN ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
(a) Application. Arty person legally entitled to apply for anti
receive a permit shall make such application on forms provided for !:hat
purpose. He shall give a description of the character of the work proposed
to be done;, and the location, tax map key, ownership, occupancy and use of
the premises in connection therewith. The Administrative Authority may
require plans, specifications or drawings and such other information; as
he may deem necessar^/.
(b) Plans Required. Applications for plumbing permits for any
commercial, industrial or public building, hotel or any apartment building
shall be accompanied by three sets of drawings for approval of the
Administrative Authority. Two sets shall be retained by the Administrative
Authority and the other set shall be returned to the applicant which shall
be kept or: such building or work at all times during which the work
authorized thereby is in progress. Other plans or drawings may he required
as indicated under subsection (a). The Administrative Authority may waive
the requirement for submission of drawings when he deems it unnecessary.
(c) Issuance. I£ the Administrative Authority determines that the
plans, specifications, drawings, descriptions or information furnish~:d
by the applicant is in compliance with this Code, he shall issue the permit
applied for upon payment of the reouired fee as hereinafter fixed. '"he
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plumbing permit card shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the job
site during construction.
(d) Validity. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval. of
plans and specifications shall. not be construed to be a permit for, or an
approval. of, arty violation of any of the provisions of this Code. No
permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions
of this .ode shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it
authorizes is Lavrfu=. "The issuance of a permit based upon plans and
specifications shal] not prevent the Administrative Authority from there-
after reouiring the correction or errors in said plans and specifications
or from preventing any plumbing, work being carried on thereunder when in
violation of this Code or of arty other ordinance of the County of Hawaii
or from revoking arty certificate of approval when issued in error.
(e) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Administrative Authority
under the provisions of this Code shall expire by limitation and be„ome
null and void, if the work authorized by such permit is not commenced
within 90 days from the date of issuance, or if the work authorized by
such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is
commenced for a period of 90 days for such periods o£ time as he deems
necessary; providing further, that a permit issued for work on construction
having a valid building permit, shall. expire only when such building permit
expires.
Where a permit expires, before such work can be recomrrenced, a r;ew
permit shall be first, obtained so to do, and the fee therefor shall he
one-half the amount repuired for a new permit for such work, provided no
changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifi-
cations oi' such work;: and provided, further, that such suspension or
abandorunent has not exceeded one year.
(f) Suspension or Revocation. The Administrative Authority may, in
writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under provisions of this Code
whenever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or
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arty of the provisions of this Code.
(g) Refunds of permit fees shall be made in accordance with the
provisions of Ordinance No. 367, An Ordinance Authorizing the Director
of Finance to =rant Refunds of Permit Fees Paid to the County.
SECTION 12. PERMIT FEES
(a) The County of Hawaii and all agencies and contractors doing
County of }lwaii .',obs thereof shall be exempt from the requirement to
pay arty permit fee except for the penalty fee under Section 7 when
applicab]e.
(b) Schedule of Fees
For issuing each pei~nit, an application fee of ....................$2.00
In addition:
For each plumbing fixture or trap (including drainage
and vent piping .............................................. 1.00
For installation, alteration, or repair of each
building sewer or building drain stub-out .................... :.00
For repair, addition, ~,.• n_7teration of sanitary
drainage and/or vent piping .................................. i.00
For each industrial waste interceptor, grease interceptor
and sewage ejector, including its trap and vent .............. 'f.00
For .installation, alteration or repair of water piping
and/:>r water treating equipment .............................. ...00
For vacuum breakers or backflow protective devices installed
subsequent to t:~e instal.lati.on of the piping or equipment
served .................................. "'.00
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one valve including
backflow protect;ion devices therefor ......................... ?..00
Far each electric water heater, oi]. or gas water heater
and/or vent .................................................. ].00
For each new installation, alterating or repairing of gas
piping system, }~ousepiping and/or exterior piping for lamps,
luau torches and other misc. equipment ....................... 3.00
For each gas api~liance ....................................... 1.00
For each Swiumning Pool w/Drainage Connection ................. 5.00
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ARTICLE 3
~aUALIFICATION OF PERFORMERS OF
WORK UNDER PLUMBING CODE
SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to perform ary work covered
by this ('ode ir; vio:ration of those provisions of the Hawaii. Revised
Statutes relating to the licensing of electricians and plumbers.
(b) Unlicensed persons may perform work covered by this Code
providir.(' such work performance is not in violation of Section 444,
Hawaii Revised 6tatetes.
(c) A Plumbing Contractor shall operate from a legitimate place
of business located in an area coned for such. purpose.
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ARTICLE 4
INSTALLATION RE(~UIREMENI'S
SECTION L. UNIFORM; PLUMBING CODE
'Phat certain plumbing code known and designated as "International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Plumbing Code,
19?3 Edi*.ion," as copyrighted and published in 19'%3 by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 5032 Alhambra Avenue,
Los Ange-Les, California 90032, is hereby adopted by reference and made
a part hereof, subj:;ct to the amendments hereinafter set forth as the
standard for plunibirig work covered Y;y this Code.
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ARTICLE 5
AMENDING TF~ PLUMBING CODE
SECTIOt1:f. AMENDING SEC. 103 (1)
Sec. 103 (1), Building Drain, is amended by deleting the words
"two (2) feet " appearing in the last line and inserting in lieu thereof
the word:; "five (5) feet".
SECTION ;. 9DDIN(: SUBSECTION (a :.) to SEC. 1.09
Sec. 109 is amended t;y adding subsection (a L) to read:
"(a 1) Health Officer -- Health Officer shall mean tiie Director of
Health oi' the Departanent of Health, State of Hawaii, or his authorized
agent."
SECTION 3. ADDIM= SUBSECTION (f) to SEC. 109
Sec. 109 is amended by adding subsection (f) to read:
"(f) Household Aerobic Sewage Treatment System -- An aerobic process
of treating sewage which produces a stabilized effluent, which effluent
can be disposed of into seepaP,e pits or sub-surface disposal. fields."
SECTION 4. AMENDING SEC. 11" (i)
Sec. 117 (i), Frivate Sewage Disposal System, is amended by adding
tt!e words "a cesspool.. used for an interim period, a septic tank or ;un
individual house}old aerobic sewage treatment system" in lieu of the
words "a septic tank" appearing in the second line thereof.
SECTION 5. AI~'IENI)ING SEC. 12G (b)
Sec. 120 (b), Seepage Pit, is amended by adding the words "or a
household aerobic sewage treatment unit" between the words "tank" acid
"so" appearing in the second line thereof.
SECTION 6. ADDING SEC. 120 (f 1)
Sec. 120 (f 1) i.s added to read:
"(f 1) Single-s'r.ack system - A single-stack system is a specially
designed plumbing system wherein a common stack serves as a drainage
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pipe as we ].1 as a vent pipe."
SECTION '. ANEDIDING SEC. 124 (e)
Sec. 124 (e), Slater Main, is amended to read:
"(ej Water Main -- The water main is the water supply or distribu-
tion pipF within the: street for public or community use."
SECTION t?. AMENDIN'., TABI~ A, COVERING NONMETALLIC PIPING
Tab 'e A, at the end of Chapter 2, is amended by adding under PJon-
metallic Piping im;nediately below the words ?Compression joints,
vitrified clay pipe, bell and spigot pipe,? the following words and
numbers: 'Concrete sewer pipe, (ASTM) C-14-52 or 55."
SECTION `+. AMENDING TABLE A, HOMOGENEOUS -ITUMINIZED FIBER PIPE
Tab~e A, at the end of Chapter 2, for Homogeneous bituminized fiber
drain and sewer pipe, foootnote Remarks' is amended to read: "Notes 1
and 5".
SECTION ]0. AMENDING TA-LE A, UAIDER FOOTNOTES
Table A, at the end of Chapter 2, footnote "5" is added to read:
"5. This pipe is to he installed strictly to the manufacturerTs
specifications. Each installation shall be considered on its own nerits
and the Administrat'_ve Authority shall determine additional installation
reauiremerts based nn soil., loading and climatic conditions."
SECTIOi4 ]].. AMENDING SEC. 304 (b)
Sec. 3O4 (b) is amended by deleting words "unless first approved by
the Admir~istrative Authority" appearing at the end of paragraph thereof.
SECTION i2. AMENDING SEC. 306
Sec. 306 is de eted and add. the following note: "Refer to Article
2, Sec. ]l."
SECTION ]3. AMENDING SEC. 310 (a)
Sec. 310 (a) is amended by changing the comma after the word "fitting"
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appearing in the third line thereof to a period, and deleting the remainder
of the sentence.
SECTION ]4. AMENDII~As SEC. 315 (d)
Sec. 315 (d) is amended by deleting the words "two (2) feet" appearing
in the fourth line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the words "five
(5) feet".
sECTION 15. Ar~Ermlrrc sEC. 316 (a) (~)
Sec. 316 (a) 1.6) is amended to read:
"(F,) ABS-DWV, PVC-Dl~' -- ABS-DWV and PVC-DWV shall be maintained
i.n a straight alignment."
SECTION ]6. AMENDING SEC. 316 (b) ('])
Sec. 316 (b) (,) is amended to read:
"(^) ABS-DWU, PVC-DWV -- ABS-DWV and PVC-D1~lV shall be supported
at intervals not to exceed four (4) feet."
SECTION 17. DELETIPIG SEC. 311 (a)
Sec. 317 (a) is deleted.
SECTION 18. AMENDING SEC. 318 SUBSECTION 1. (b).
Sec. 318, subsection 1. (b) i.s amended to read:
"(b) Advance Plotice. It shall he the duty of the persor. doing the
work authorized by the permit to notify the Administrative Authority
orally or in writing; that said work will be ready for inspection. `;uch
notification shall be given not less than forty-eight (A8) hours before
the work is to be inspected."
SECTION 19. AMENDING SECTION 321 OF THE PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 321 is amended i;y adding the following:
"A1] plumbing vrithin an area identified as being subject to inundation
by rain water or sea. water, or both, shall meet all provisions of the
plumbing code. In addition, the following provisions shall be followed.
Where there is a conflict between these provisions and other sections
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of the plumbing code, these provisions shall prevail.
"A. L`Jater SuPP1,Y
"1. Back flow prevention. An approved reduced pressure back
flow prevention device shall he installed in each of the following
location:;
"(a) At i;he point that the water supply line crosses into
the limit of the flood area.
"(b) At each supply line to any irrigation or lawn sprinkling
system.
"(c) Whenever other sections of this code requires a vacuum
breaker.
"B. Drainage
"l. All drainage piping serving fixtures below the second floor
or the maximum expected flood level shall discharge into an approved water
tight sump or receiving tank, se located as to receive the sewage or
wastes by gravity. From such sump or receiving tank the sewage or other
liquid wastes shall be lifted and discharged into the building drain or
building sewer by approved ejectors, pumps or other equally efficient
approved mechanical device.
"2. The minimum size of any pump or any discharge pipe from a
sump having a water closet connected thereto shall be not less than two
(2) inches.
°3. The discharge line from such ejector, pump or other mechanical
device shall be provided with an accessible back water valve and gate valve
and if' the gravity drainage line to which such discharge line connects is
horizontal, the method of connection shall be from the top through a "wye"
branch fitting.
"4• Building drains or building sewers receiving discharge from
any pump or ejector shall be adequately sized to prevent overloading. Two
(2) fixture units shall be allowed for each gallon per minute of continuous
flow.
"5. Back-water valves, gate valves, motors, compressors, air tanks
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or other mechanica]. devices required by this section, shall be located
where tY~ey will be x•eadily and easily accessible for inspection and repair
at all Mmes and unless continuously exposed, shall be enclosed in a
water tight masonry pit fitted with an ade~uate]y sized removable cover.
"6. The drainage and venting systems in connection with
fixtures, sumps, receiving tanks and mechanical waste lifting devices,
shall be installed under the same requirements as provided for in t'nis
code for gravity systems.
"~. Stunps and recei~-i. ~, to k; :-:ball be watertight and shall be
constructed of concrete, metal or other approved materials. If construct-
ed of poured concrete, the walls and bottom. shall he adequately reinforced
and designed to recognized acceptable standards. t4etal sumps or tanks
shall be of such thickness as to serve their intended purpose and s~all be
treated internally and externally to resist corrosion.
"B. A:11 such sumps and receiving tanks shall be automatically
discharged and when in arty xpublic user occupancy shall. be provided
orith dual pumps or ejectors arranged to function independently in case
of overload or mechanical failure. The lowest inlet shall have a minimum
clearance of twelve (12) inches .from the high water or tstarting~ iF:vel of
the sump.
"9. .>umps and receiving tanks shall be provided with substantial
covers having a bolt and gasket type manhole or equivalent opening i,o
permit access for inspection, repairs and cleaning. The top
shall be provided with a vent pipe which shall extend separately
through the roof. Such vent shall be 1arpe enough to maintain atmospheric
pressure within. the sump under all normal operating conditions and 'n no
case shall be less in size than that renuired by Table 4-3 for the number of
fixtures discharging into the sump, nor less than one and one-half ';1-1~2)
inches in diameter. No vent from a sewage e,ector shall combine wi1:h other
vents. Vents shall terminate above the roof."
SECTION 20. ADi)1NG SEC. 323
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Sec. 323 is added to read:
"Se~.• 323. Appeals and Petitions.
"Any appeal from the decision of the Administrative Authority i.n
the administration of the County of Hawaii Plumbing Code involving arty
denial oP the use of new or alternate materials, types of construction,
equipment, fixtures, devices, or appliances or any petition for varying
the application of i;l.e Plumbing Code may be submitted to the Board cf
Appeals °or hearing and determination as specified in Section 204,
Uniform }tuilding (;ode, as amended, under Section 6 of Ordinance No. 93
of the I~•vised Ordinances of the County of Hawaii 19?5, as amended."
SECTION P1, P1~NDIIJG SEC. 401 (a)
Sec. 401 (a) is amended to read:
"(a1 Drainage pipe shall be cast iron, galvanized steel, galvanized
wrought iron, le ad,r,opper, brass, AB>, PVC or other approved materials
having a smooth and uniform base, except:
1. That no galvanized wrought iron or ~al.vanized steel pipe
shall be used underground and shall be kept at least six (6) inches
above ground.
2. ABS or PVC installations, primarily for domestic sewage,
limited to construction of not more than four (4) levels or branch
interval:., whichever is less; however, not to exceed total projected
vertical stack height of forty feet, irrespective of IAPMO Standards
IS j and LS 9 restrictions to height."
SECTION ~2. AMENDING SEC. 406 (a)
^ec. 406 (a) is amended to read:
"(a') Each hori.zonta7 drainage pipe shall be provided with a
clearout at its upper terminal, and each run of piping which is mare than
fifty (50) feet in length sbal be provided witY a cleanout for each
fifty (50) feet or fraction thereof, in length of such piping, and at
each change in pipe si7.e up to four (4) inches.
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"Exceptions:
"l. Cleanouts may be omitted on each horizontal drainage pipe
less than five (5) .`eet in length.
"2. Cleanouts may be omitted on each drainage pipe installed on
a slope r,f seventy-i;wo (72) degrees or less from the vertical (angle of
1/5 bend).
"3. Excepting the building drain and its horizontal branches,
a cleanout shall not, be required on any pipe or piping which is abcve
the first, floor of tshe buildina.^
SECTION 23. AMENDIP~G SEC. 406 (g)
Sec. 406 (g) 9_s amended to read:
"(g) Each cleanout shall be installed so that there is a clearance
o£ `rcrf 1~^s than eighteen (18) inches in front of the cleanout. Wherthe
floor of.' a building is within eighteen (lEi) inches off the ground, all
c].eanouts required in accordance with Section 406 shall be extended above
the finished floor, or the cleanouts shall be extended outside of the
building."
SECTION 24• AMEi~IDIPJG SEC. 407
Sec. 407 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
"For provisions covering the grade of building sewers, see Section
1106 (a)."
SECTION ?5. ANCENDIPIG SEC. 604 (a)
Sec. 604 (a) is amended by changing the "period" at the end thereof
to a "semi-colon" and adding to the end thereof: "and except that install-
ation of a funnel s}:aped receptac~e as described in Section 609 or an air
gap fitting connection to a specially provided fixture trap to receive
drips or condensate from air conditioning units may be installed ir,
toilet and bathroom areas."
SECTION 26. AMENDIP1f= SEC. 615 (a)
Sec. 61.5 (a) '_s amended to read:
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"(a) Combination waste and vent systems shall be permitted where
structural conditions preclude the installation of conventional systems
as otherwise prescribed b~~ this Code or where such systems are more
practical than the r,onventional systems and approved by the Administrative
Authority."
SECTION ;t~. ADDING SEC. 61F
Sec. 61.6. is added to read:
"Sec.. 61c. Single-stack system.
"When approved by the Administrative Authority, a single-stack
system based ov. enf~:.neered studies and testirgs may be used in Lieu of
other related provisions in this Code. Plans and spec--ifications of such
systems shall be prepared and stamped by a registered professional
engineer yr architec;t."
SECTIOPd 78. AhENDIPIG SEC. '704
Sec. 70Lc is amended by amending the last sentence to read:
"No drum trap shall be installed without a vent except when permitted
in writing by the Administrative Authority."
SECTION :'9. AMENDI}dG SEC. 906
Sec. 906 is amended by adding a new subsection (d) to read:
"(d) Auilt-on-the-,'ob Fixtures. No bathtub or combination tub and
shower shall be con.;tructed on the ;;ob unless designed to be a sanitar~~
Leakproof' fixture adequately supported on its own Foundation and when
built abc ve grcui~d, to be pre~.~ided with approved lining as :7oted ir,
Section 909 (e)."
SECTION 30. AP4E[dDIIdG SEC. 908 (c)
Sec. 908 (c) is amended by adding an exception note immediately
following the first paragraph to read:
"Exception: W,rshdown pipe controlled by a loose key valve and
provided with a vacuum breaker not less than five and one-half (S~) feet
above the floor may he used. in lieu o.f a flushing tank."
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SECTION 31. AMENDING SEC. 909
Sec. 909 is amended by amending the last sentence in the asterisk
(-~) note to read:
^Joints in lead and copper pans or linings may be soldered, burned
or silver brazed."
SECTION 32. AN;EN)I]~IG SEC. 1002 (d)
:iec. 1002 (d) is amended to read:
"(d; No water piping supplied by any private water supply system
shall be connected +,c any other source of supply without the approval of
the Stag, Department; of health, the Board of Water Supply, or other
department having jurisdiction."
SECTION _s3. Ah~NDIIdG SEC. 1003
Sec. 1003 is amended by adding a third paragraph under Approval of
Devices i,hereof to ~°ead:
^l11~ installat--Cons treating, handling, manufacturing or using liquids,
chemical.;,, or waste products which may be pol].utional, dangerous tc hea7 h
or toxic, or having a non-potable auxiliary water supply shall obtain
from the Board of Water Supply the requirements for an approval of the
backflow prevention devicE: to be :installed between the building supply
and the Y~ublic water system. It shall he the duty of the person or persons
having, curtrol of such devices tc obtain from the Board of Water Supply the
requirements for approved devices before preliminary plans, specifications,
and draw ngs are prf:pared."
SECTION 31.. AP~NDING SEC. 1003 (h)
Sec. 1003 (h) is amended by amending the last sentence to read:
"The. vacuum bra:aker shall be installed at least six (6) inches above
the highest head served and the surrounding ground so at no time will the
vacuum breaker be subjected to back pressure or drainage."
SEC9'ION 35. A1~NDING SEC. 100q (a)
Sec. 1004 (a) is amended by deleting the word "lead" appearing in
the third line thereof and by adding at the end a sentence to read:
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"Sea Section 1008 (c) for protective coating required or. galvanized
ferrous i!iping."
SECTIOPT 36. Ai~IENDIiQG SEC. 1005 (b)
Sec. 1005 (b) is amended by inserting after the word "meter" and
before tle word "and" in the second line the phrase "where no shutcff
valve exists."
SECTION 3?. AMEPIDITdG SEC. 1006
Sec. 1006 is amended by adding at the end a new paragraph to read:
"Plo gravity tank shall he directly connected to the City water main,
but shat be provided with an over-the-rim-filler; the orifice or o~,ttlet
of which must be elevated a distance of six (6) inches above the overflow.
A drain e;hall be provided at the bottcm of the tank."
SECTION 38. AMENDING SEC. 100^ (a)
Sec. 100? (a) is amended by adding a new sentence at the end to read:
"Such tank and pump installations shall be i.n accordance with -provisions
o£ Sections 1002 and 1.006 0£ this Code and with pertinent rules and regu-
l.ations of the Health Officer, the Board of Water Supply or other department
having jurisdiction."
SECTIOA? 3). AMENDING SEC. 1008 (b)
Sec. 1.008 (h) is amended by adding at the end a paragraph to read:
"Por water supply systems requiring the installation of cast iron
pipe four (4) inches and larger, materials and construction shall bE; i.n
accordance with the applicable standards used in the construction o"
P.oard of 'rJater Suppl;y's system."
SECTION k0. ANLFIdDIN:r SEC. 1008 (c)
Sec. 1008 (c) is amended tc read:
"(c) Galvanized ferrous piping, when installed under any of the
following conditions, shall. have a protective coating which shall have
been appr~>ved by the Administrative Authority as to type, as well as
to the method of applying such protective coating; provided, however,
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for those fittings and short sections necessarily stripped for threading,
a protective coatin„ consisting of field wrapping similarly approved, as
to type and. application, shall be used:
"(lj When insr.alled under a concrete floor slab which is resting
on the ground; provided, however, the reeuirement for protective coating
shall only apply to that section of the piping which lies directly under
such concrete floor slab.
"(2) When ins'~alled underground at an elevation within five (5)
feet above sea level..
"(3) When insl;alled underground and. the soil resistivity at the
site of such installation measures less than I+500 ohm-cm."
SECTION hl.. ANiENDI]VG SEC. 1009 (g)
Sec. 1009 (g) is amended by amending condition (l+) to read:
"(4) Pressure in the street main or other source of supply at the
locality where the :i.nstallation is to be made. Calculations shall be
based on not to exceed eighty (SO) p.s.i. pressure in the system. I£
the pressure is reduced into the property, the reduced pressure shs:ll
be used."
SECTION r+2. ~1ENDI]QG SEC. 1009 (h)
Sec. 1009 (h) :isamendai by adding at the erd of the first paragraph
a senten<-e to read:
"Meter and water service sizes shall be sub,~ect to approval. oi' the
Board of Water Suppiv under their rules and regulations."
SECTION 43. AP4ENDI]VG TABLE 10-1
Tab'..e ].0-l is amended by adding a footnote to read:
"For supply outlets likely to impose continuous demands estimate
continuous supply separately and add to total demand. For fixture:; not
listed, weights ma.Y be assumed by comparing the fixtures to a listed
one using water in similar quantities."
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SECTION 44• AMENDING TABLE 10.-2
Table 10-2 is ,vnended by adding a triple asterisk (-,i^) to the column
heading "Meter and Street Service " and adding a triple asterisk (~-~~) foot-
note to read: "~~-^?inal sizes to be governed by rules and regulations of
the Board of 6Jater Supply."
SECTIOTd 45. ADDIPIG SEC. 1101 (g)
Sec. 1101. (g) is added to read:
"(g) It shall be unlawful for any person. to connect to or to aid in
or to cause a connection to be made to, to make use of, the public sewer
system o:!' t1;e County of Hawaii without first having filed an application
in writing and having obtained the written approval of the Bureau cf
Sewers and Sanitation of Aiblic Works and the Administrative Authority."
SECTION 1,.6. ADDIAYs SEC. 1101 (h)
Sec. 1101 (h) '__s added to read:
"(h) Building sewer corstruc;tior. shall conform to the requirements
for main line sewers as set forth in the Bureau of Sewers and Sanitation,
Department of Public Works, and the Sewer Ordinance of the County of Hawaii
when either of the 1'ollowi.ng conditicns exist:
"l. Where the Administrative Authority requires such construc-
tion because of the character or quantity of the sewage, or industrial
waste to be discharged.
"2. Where the sewer is designed to be, or it is apparent that
it may he dedicated to the County of Hawaii at this or arty future time."
SECTION l,''. AMENDIP70 SEC. 1102 (b)
Sec. 1102 (b) is amended tc read:
"(b) No rain surface or subsurface water shall be connected to or
discharged into any drainage system."
SECTION 48. AMENDIhlq SEC. 1103 (a)
Sec. 1103 (a) a amended by deleting the words "two (2) feet"
appearinlr in the first line and inserting in lieu thereof the words
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"five (5) feet".
SECTION 49. DELETIPIO SEC. 1104
Sec. 1104 is deleted.
SECTIOPd °0. AMENDIP'0 SEC. 1105
Sec. 1105 is amended to read:
"Sec. 1105. Size of Building Sewers.
"The minimum size of any building sewer shall be determined
on the basis of the tote] number of fixture units drained by such sewer,
in accordance with 9'ab]e 4-3; except that collection sewers under appli-
cable conditions ma3~ be sized by recognized engineering design practices
when approved by the Administrative Authority."
SECTION ',1. AMENDII~O SEC. 1106 (a)
Sec. 1106 (a) is amer:ded to read:
"(a) Building sewers shall run in practical alignment and at a
uniform :,lope of not, less than one-fourth (y) of an inch per foot toward
the point. of disposal; provided, that where it is impractical, due to t}re
depth of the street serer or to the structural. features or to the arrange-
ment of any buildinl± or structure, to obtain a slope of one-fourth (4) of
ar; inch }>er foot, a~ly such. pipe or piping four (4) inches or larger may
have a Tosser slope when approved engineering methods have been used to
design the system grid when such a system has first been approved by the
Administrative Authority."
SECTION 52. A1~NDIIVG SEC. 1106 (c)
Sec. 1106 (c) is amended by deleting the words "two (2) feet"
appearinf*, in the fo'irth line and inserting in lieu the words "five (5)
feet".
SECTION 53• ADDIRIO SEC. 110? (g)
Sec, 1107 (g) is added to read:
"(g) Cleanouts shall be installed immediately upstream of the
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connection to the City sewer system ir. accordance with the Hules and
Regulations of the agency responsible for the City sewer system."
SEC'PION 54. DELETING SEC. 1109
Sec. 1109 is deleted.
SECTION 55. AA7ENDI1y~G SEC. 1110
Sec. 7.110 is amended to read:
"Sec. 1110. Location.
"No building sewer or private sewage disposal system or parts
thereof shall be located i_n arty lot other than the lot which is the site
of the building or structure served by such sewer or private disposal
system. Provided, however, a building sewer or private disposal system
may be located on an abutting lot when specifically reouired by the
Health Officer or other department having ~iurisdiction over sewage disposal
and provided further that a legal easement over the abutting lot .is first
obtained and the plans are approved by the Administrative ~+ut hority."
SECTIOtJ S6. AMENDI~v~ SEC. 1111
Sec. 1111 is amended to read:
"Sec. 11.11.. P°ivate Sewage Disposal (General).
"Where pe-rmiitted by Sec. 1101, the building sewer or private
sewer may be connec`:ed to a private sewage disposal system complying
with the requirements of the Health Officer and all City regulations
governing private sewage disposal systems."
SECTION i7. D}~LETING SECS. 1112 to 1118
Secs. ll12 to 1118 are deleted.
SECTIOTd 58. AP'II'%1`IDING SEC. 1119
Sec. 1119 is amended 'to read:
"Sec. 1119. Abandoned Sewers and Sewage Disposal Facilities.
^(a) Every abandoned building (house) sewer or part the:^eof
shall be plugged or capped i.n an approved manner.
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"(b) Ever~y~ private sewage disposal system which has beer
abandoned or has been discontinued otherwise from further use or tc
which no waste or soil pipe from a plumbing fixture is connected stall
be disposed of in accordance with regulations of the Department of
Health, :",tate of Haeraii."
SECTIOPd `9. UELETIi~G TABLES, 11-1, 11-2, AND ll-3
Tab~es 11-1, 1~-2. and 11-3 are deleted.
SECTION F0. AP7ENDING SEC. 1202
Sec. 1202 is amended by amending the first paragraph thereof by
substituting the words 'knanufact w•ed or LF~" for the word "natural" in
the sixty line thereof.
SECTION F1. 4AYE'~TDIY~G SEC. 1202, DEFIPSITIONS
Sec. 1202 is amended by adding definition (h) to read:
"(h) has App;.`_ances: All appliances in whd_ch gas is or may ee used
as a fuel."
SECTION (2. ANIE[dDI}~' SEC. 1203
Sec. 1.'203 is amended to read:
°(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, alter or repair
or cause to be installed, altered or repaired any pas piping or to install
and connect ar~~ gas appliances, without first obtaining a permit from the
Administrative Autt:ority sr, to do, provided, however, no permit shall he
required by a public, utility to perform the following work:
"(1) Disconnect defective gas piping or equipment when authorized
by Sectirm 1209.
^(2) Disconnect or reconnect existing gas piping or equipment
for repair, servicing, replacement or removal."
SECTION E,3. Ar1FNDIIJG SEC. 1206 (a.)
ec. 17_06 (a) '_s amended to read:
"(a) Upon completion of the installation, a]_teration or repair o£ any
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gas piping or the installation or connection of arry gas appliances, and
prior to the use tY,ereof, the Administrative Authority shall be notified
that suc~~ gas piping or gas appliance installation is ready for inspection.^
SECTION ~>4. AN~;NDING SEC. 1206 (c) (2_)
Sec. 1206 (c) 'is amended by adding at the end of item (2) a sentence
to read:
'"Phr, Adrrunistrative AutP~ority may accept the use of any testing
apparatus which has been approved by a national:}y recognized testing lab-
oratory f.n ]ieu of tYie foregoing air pressure test."
SECTION ~,5. ADL%I PIG SEC. 1206 (c) (3)
Sec. 1206 (c) is amended by adding item (3) to read:
"(3) Gas Appliance installation Inspection:
"This inspection shall. be made after all gas piping in the system
as authorized has been inspected. and approved and the connections of such
gas fixtures and ap;~liances as authorized. by permit have been made to the
piping s -stem. This i.nsepction shall. include a soap solution test or other
approved testing me':.hod of detecting ar~v gas leakage occurring in the
connection or attaclunent and shah. include a determination that the install-
ation meets tYe requirements and :intent of this Code."
SECTION ~,6. AMENDIiVG SEC. 120^
Sec. 120? is deleted.
SECTION !~' AN~N'UIIVG SEC. 1208 (a)
Sec. 1208 (a) is amended to read:
"(a) It shall be unlawful for arty person, except persons representing
a public utility manufacturing, and supplying gas to the put;lic or an autho-
rized distributor of LP(= fuel to turn on gas at the gas meter."
SECTIOPI ~.8. AMEN})I]VG SEC. 1211 (a)
Sec. 1211 (a) :is amended tr, read:
"(a All par; meter locations s},all be approved by the supplier. All.
such locations shall conform to State and local fire regulations."
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SECTION G9. AMENDING SEC. 1212
Sec. 1212 is amended to read:
"Sec,. 121.2. Material. for =as Piping.
"(a) Pipe: All pipe used £or the installation, extension,
alteration, or repair of an,~~ gas piping shall be standard weight wrought
iron or steel (galvanized or black), threaded copper or brass pipe.
Threaded copper or brass pipe is restricted to above ground use on__y.
"(b) Tubing: Seamless copper, aluminum alloy, brass or steel
tubing may be used in lieu of pipe listed i.n subsection (a) for above
ground installations only and shall not be installed in concealed spaces.
Copper tubing shall be of type K or L, or equivalent, having a rnin:`mum wall
thickness; of 0.032 inch. Aluminum alloy shall not be used in exterior
location; or where i.t is in contact with masonry, plaster or build'.ng in-
sulation or is :;ub,ect to corrosive wettings.
"(c) All such pipe or tubing shall be either new, or shall
previously have been used for no other purpose than conveying gas; it shall
be in good condition and free from internal. obstructions. Burred ends shall.
be reamed to tt,e full bore of tr;e pipe or tubing.
"(d) Fittings, except stopcocks or valves, sha1.1 be maL.eable
iron or :;tool or wrought iron, and shall be copper or brass when used with
copper or brass pip. or tubing and shall be aluminum alloy when used with
aluminum alloy pipe or tubing.
"(e) Valves: All valves and appurtenances used in connection with
the above piping shsll be of the type designed and approved for use with fuel
gas."
SECTION 70. AMENDING SEC. ].213 (a)
Sec. 1213 (a) is amended to read:
^(a) All pipe ;oints in the piping system, unless
screwed .ioints, having approved standard tY:reads. Such
be made irp with approved pipe joint material, insoluble
fuel gas and applied to the male threads only. Tubing
be made with approved flared gas tubing fitting,, or be
welded sha:l be
screwed joints shall
in the pre:;ence of
joints shalt. either
scldered or• brazed
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with a material having a melting point in excess of 1,000°F."
SECTION ' 1 . AP~NDIIvG SEC. 127.3 (b)
Sec. 1213 (b) is amended by amending the Exception note to read:
"Exception: W};en necessary due to structural conditions, approved
type gas piping may be installed in other locations when permission has
first becen obtained from the Administrative Authority. Two acceptable
methods of installing low pressure; gas piping under a building are as
follows:
"l. Encase such gas piping in a conduit in accordance with National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1Vo. 54, Installation of Gas
Appliances and Gas Piping, Section 2.9.5• Access to the piping where the
conduit terminates in the building shall be provided.
"2. Approved machine-wrapped or coated ferrous piping as defined in
Section J213 (d) and (e) of the Plumbing Code may be embedded in concrete
ground floor when encased in at least two inches of concrete or may be
encased in an independent concrete jacket with a minimum wall thickness of
two inches. 'P he protective coating shall extend at least one inch above
the point; of entry -into the slab and above the point of exit from the slab
for the appliance riser. Such piping shall not be in physical contact with
other metallic objects such as reinforcing rods or electrical neutral
conductors."
SECTIOTd ;'2. DELETITdG SEC. 1213 (c)
Sec. 1.213 (c) i.s deleted.
SECTION '3• AMET11lIP1G SEC. 121.5 (i)
Sec. 1215 (i) is amended to read:
^(i) Discharge. from relief valves shall conform to regulations of the
State Public Utilities Commission."
SECTION ?4. AMENDING TABLE 12-1
Table 12-7. is r~znended to read:
2_8
"Table ].2-1
Demand of Typical Domestic Gas Appliances
In Cubic Feet Per Hour
Demand
Mfg Lpg
Gas G s
Domestic
Domestic
lomestic Itxll Size iTa~e ........................................
Apt. Size Range ........................................
Recessed Oven Section .................................. 65
60
2?_ 32
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8
Domestic Surface Ur,it ........................................... 45 16
Domestic
Domestic Storage Water Heater up to 30 Gal ......................
Storage Water Heater 40 and 50 Gal ..................... 3)
50 14
18
Domestic
Domestic Clothes Dryer ..........................................
Barbecue ............................................... 4i
33 16
12
Gas Iiefriperator ................................................
Gas Luau Torch ............................................... ... .'~
19 2
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SECTION ', 5. AMlND1NG SEC. 1218 (a)
Sec. 1218 (a) is amended to read:
°(a) The following regulations as set forth in this Section and in
Section 1219 "TTequired Gas Piping Size" shall he the standard for the
installation of gas piping in single domestic units. Gas piping size
for commercial, industrial and multiple units must be checked and approved
by the Administrative Authority. These regulations are based on the use
of Liquified Petroleum Gas having a heating value of 2500 BTU and e•pecific
gravity of 7_.52 supplied at approximately eleven (11) inches water column
pressure at the outlet of the meter and/or regulator."
SECTION "6. AMENDITG SEC. 1218 (d)
Sec. 121.8 (d) is amended by deleting the second paragraph.
SECTIOAI '7. AMENDING SEC. 12].9
Sec. 1219 (a) is amended to read:
"(a) Where the maximum demand does not exceed two hundred fifty (250)
cubic feet per hour and the maximum length of piping between the meter and
the most distant outlet is not over two hundred fifty (2.50) feet, tPte size
of each section and each outlet of any system of gas piping shall be deter-
mined by means o.f Table 12-4. Other systems within the range of Tale ].2-k
may he sized from the table or by means of the methods set forth in sub-
section (c) of this section."
Sec. 1219 (b) is amended by amending subsection (b) to read:
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^(h) To determine the size of each section of pipe i.n any system
within the range of Table 12-4, proceed as follows:
"(1) Calculate the gas demand in cubic feet per hour of the ;appliance
to be attached to each outlet.
"(2) Measure the length of piping from the gas meter or serv:~ce
regulator to the most remote outlet in the system.
^(3) In Table 12-4 select the column showing that distance, or the
next longer distance if the Table does not give the exact length.
°(4) Stari;ing at the most remote outlet, find in the vertical.
column ~!xst selected, the gas demand for that outlet. If the exac, figure
of demand is not shown, choose the next larger figure below in the same
column.
"(5) To the extreme left of this demand figure i.n Table 12-4
will be found the correct size of pipe.
"(6) Proceed in a similar manner for each outlet and each section of
pipe. For each section of pipe determine the total gas demand supplied by
tYiat section."
Sec. 1219 (c) is amended to read:
rr(o) For conditions other than those covered by subsection (a) of
this section, such as commercial, industrial and multiple units which
require longer ntns or greater gas demands, the size cf each gas piping
system shall he determined by standard engineering methods accepta~l.e to
the Administrative Authorit~~."
.ec. 1219 (d) is amended to read:
"(d) Where gas of a different specific gravity is to be delivered,
or where the pressure may be higl-er than fourteen (lA) inches or lower
than four (k) inches of water column, or when diversity demand factors
are used, the design, pipe sizing, materials, location and use of such
systems shall. first be approved by the Administrative Authority arr3 the
~>as Utility supplying the gas."
ec. 1219 (d) is further amended by amending the paragraph under
"idOTE" to read:
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"Note: See Flppendix F for specific requirements. Gas piping systems
conveying LPG gas zt pressure of three (3) or five (5) P.S.I.G. ma;r be
sized it accordance Witt: Tables contained in Appendix P."
SECTIGN ^8. AMEPIDIPIG TAi3LE 12_-2
'"Pa'ole 12-? :is amended by deleting Table 12-2 in its entirety.
SECTIODI 79• FlAGINDIPdG EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATING USE OF TABLES 12-1. Affi) L2-2
Exzrnple Illustrating Use of Tai~les 12-] and 12-2 is amended t~ read:
EXAMPS~: ILLUSTRAT1Dr USE OF TABLES 12-1 AND 12-1~
FIGUFcE l
1"50,000 B.T.U.
Furnace
20t
---
1.0I t ~*
. L fi Ljt
Gas Me er ~
Sec. 3 °ec.2 ~~Sec.l
~ ?O t ~ 10 t .x_10 }_
0 30 Gal. Automatic
Water Heater
m
u~ ~
s 17efrigerator
':r.
PROULEP9: Determine te;e required pipe sine of each section and out Let of
the piping system shown in Figure 1. Gas to be used Y~,as a specifi:~ gravity
of one and fiftc-two hundredths (1.,~2) and 2_j00 B.T.iJ. per cubic foot, de-
livered at eleven (11) inch water colun.n pressure.
SOLUTIO?;:
(1) Maximum gas demand
of outlet A-lh cu. ft. per hour (from Table 72-1)
Max imam gas demand
of outlet B-2 cu. ft. per hour (from Table 12_-1)
Maximum gas demand
of outlet C-32 cu. ft. per hour (from Table 12-1)
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Piaxi:nuri gas demand
of outlet D-60 cu. ft. per hour (150,000 B.T.U. per }-.our
divided by 2500)
(2) The IengtP~ of pipe from the gas meter to the most remote outlet,
(Outlet A) i_s 60 feet.
(3) Using column marked 60 feet in Table 11.-4:
Outlet fl, supply 14 c.f.h. or 35,000 A.T.U. requires one-half ;~)
inch pipe.
Section 7., supply outlets A and B = 16 c.f.h. or 40,000 B.T.U.
requires ene-half ({) inch pipe.
Section 2, :;uppl.ying outlets :1,A, and C = 48 c.f.h. or 120,000 A.T.U.
requires three-quarter (3/4) inch pipe.
Section 3, supplying outlets A, B, C, and D = 108 c.f.h. or 270,000
B.T.l7. requires one (1) inch pipe.
(4) Using column marked 60 feet in Table 1.2-4: (No column for actual
length of >>5 feet)
Out ]et B, supplying 2 c.f.h. or „ 000 P,.T.U. requires one-half (~)
inch pipe.
Gut let C, supplying 32 c.f.h. or 60,000 B.T.U. requires one-half (2)
inch pipe.
(5) Usin>, column marked 50 feet in Table 12-4:
Outlet i), supplying 60 c.f.h. or 150,000 B.T.U. requires three-quarter
(3/4) inch pipe.
(See Page 114 of the Uniform Plrunbing Code, 1973 Edition)
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SECTION E0. ANiEI~1DING SEC. 1301
Sec. 1.301 is amended by adding a second paragraph to read:
"Provisions in P1FPA (',lational Fire Protection Association) Standard
No. 211-19?0; Chimneys, Fireplaces, and Venting Systems, and Part V, Venting
of Appliances in A~FF'A Standard No. 54-1969, Installation of Gas Appliances
and Gas Piping,, may oe used in lieu of provisions in this chapter covering
the same subject and as guidelines for desi~*n, construction and wor;ananship."
SECTION 81. ADDIbFJ SEC. 1305 (d)
Sec. 1.305 (d) is added to read:
"(d) An approved method shall be provided to prevent siphoning i.n any
water heater, hot water boiler, hot water tank and hot water system."
SECTION 82. ADDTNG SEC. 1306 (c)
:iec. 1306 (c) is added to read:
"(c} An approved method shall he provided to prevent siphoning in any
water heater, hot water boiler, hot water tank and hot, water system."
SECTION B3. AMENDING SEC. 1310 (a.)
Sec. 1310 (a) is amended t.o read:
"(a) Appliances generating a glow, spark or flame capable of igniting
flammable vapors may be installed in a residential. garage provided the
pilots and burners, or heating elements and switches, are at least eighteen
(18) inches above tYe floor level.
"Exception: Carports, as defined by the Building Code of the County of
Hawaii, having 100,' opening on one side and 50~ net opening or another side
or the equivalent of such openings on two or more sides, provided tie
adjacent ,round level is at or below the floor level of the carport."
SECTION 84• ADDIPJG SEC. 1312 (i) AND O
Sec. 1312 () and (~) are added to read:
"(i) Listed ga,s fired water heaters need not be provided with a vent
extended through the roof of the building (or enclosure) when installed
outside the exterior walls of the building unenclosed, or in enclosures
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with adequate openings near the top, except that an approved vent cap shall
he provided. Vents connected to such water heaters shall terminate no
closer than a multiple of twelve (12) inches for each 50,000 BTU per hour,
or less, input to the water heater up to a maximum required distance of
four (4) feet to any building opening, nor closer than one (1) foot above
such opening. Protection of such water heaters from the weather shall be
provided either by the appliance design itself or by an approved enclosure,
when climatic or safety conditions warrant.
"O Listed gas fired water heaters need not be provided with a vent
to the exterior when installed in a parking garage under the following
conditions:
"(1) Such, a garage shall comply with the open parking ga:^age
provisions of the Building Code.
"(2) i'loor mounted heaters shall be installed so that tho bottom
of the combustion chamber is at ].east eighteen (18) inches above thy: floor
and outside grade 7.eve7..
^(3) Heaters shall be protected against mechanical damage as
provided in Section 1310 (c).
"(4) An acceptable vent cap shall be provided.
"(5) When location of the heater may result in unsatisfactory
dispersions of combustion products, venting by means of a mechanical draft
system to the exterior wall line or to other approved point of termination
shall he provided.
"(6) installaticn of heaters under these provisions shalt be
approved by the Administrative Authority and Gas Utility."
SECTION R5. A_T~~ NDInG APPENDIX D
Appendix G is amended by adding to the paragraph under General the
following sentence to read: "Sizing of rainwater piping and selections of
rainfall density under this appendix are for references and optional use by
the designer or;l_y."
SECTION G5. DELETIT~IG APPENDIX E
Appendix E. is deleted.
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SECTION 8'r. AME;~IDING APPENDIX F6
Appendix F6 is amended by amending the first sentence to read:
"Approved engineering methods or Table P-1 and P-2, when corre~aed
for the specific gravity of the gas utilized, may be used to size gas
piping systems carrying three (3) or five (5) psig gas."
SECTION 8R. AMETa'DING APPENDIX FS
Appendix F8 is amended by deleting the words "eighteen (18)" appearing
in the tt:ird line thereof and inserting in lieu thereof the words "twelve
(17_) ".
SECTION S'?. DELETING APPENDIX GI
Appendix G1 is deleted.
SECTION 90. DELETING APPENDIX G2
Appendix G2 is deleted.
SECTION ^^>1. DELETING APPENDIX G3
Appendix G3 is deleted.
SECTION 92. DELETIN = APPENDIX G4
Appendix Gk is deleted.
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Bill No. 160 - 1975
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, PLUMBING CODE OF THE HAWAII
COUNTY CODE, RELATING; TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1973 EDITION OF
THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF 'PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL
OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLrMBING CODE, AND AMENDMENTS THF,RETO.
This Rill amends ha~~A- 13, plumbing Co~?o of the Hawaii
bounty Code, relating to the adoption of the 1973 edition of
the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical
Officials Uniform Plumbing Code, and amendments thereto.
Date Introduced: September 10, 1975
Copies of the fors.=.going Bill, in full, are on file in the
Office of the County Clerk for use and examination by the public.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Bill passed first reading at
the meeting of the County Council on September ]0, 1975, by the
following aye and no vote:
AYES: Councilmen Carpenter, De Luz, Fujii, Hisaoka, Kawahara,
Lsi,, Levin Yadao any Chairmar Yamada - °.
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!'OUNTY CLERK
COUNTY nF HAWAII
ORDINANCE NO. 152
(Bill No. 160-1975)
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, PLUMBING CODE OF THE HAWAII COUNTY
CODE, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 1973 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Dat.~ Approved: September 24, ln'S
Date Effective: December 1, 1975
Copies of the foregoing Ordinance, in full, are on file 'n
the Office of the County Clerk for use and examination by the
public.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance passed second
and final reading at the meeting of the County Council on
September 24, 1.975, by the following aye and no vote:
AYES: Councilmen Carpenter, De Luz, Fujii, Hisaoka, Kawahara,
Lai, Levin, Yadao and Chairman Yamada - 9.
NOES: None,
\/.Lo(~~~itiLQuJC/
COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
Hilo, Hawaii
Date: Sent emher 1 n 1 Q7S
FIRST READING
AYES NOES A/E
Carpenter X
De Luz X
Fujii X
Hisaoka X
Kawahara X
Lai
Levin X
Yadao X
Yamada --
_- X__._..-
9-- _..___-
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Hilo, Hawaii
Date: Sentemher 74 1975
SECOND & FINAL READING
AYES NOES A/E
Carpenter X
De Luz X
Fujii X
Hisaoka X
Kawahara X
Lai X
Levin X
Yadao X
Yamada___ __ X
9 ___.
OCi =7:
Publication Date: - So*+~ - 1ST 1 a'7S
Publication Date:
We do hereby certify that the foregoing BILL was adopted by the County Council and published
as indicated above.
~. i Council Chairman ( /
i V
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~ Count Clerk
Approved/&ise+ppr~d. rhis-~~!~ _..__dayJof
( ~' L~~} "-~. G:',~ _J- , 191._'_ __. //~~
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Mayor, Counry of Hawaii
Bill No. _ 160
Reference:___ ~ ~C- 60 _.
M.B. No. ~~_~~,.~_-._..__-
Ord. No.. ^^`. °"" _.___.
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Ted T. Suzuki \°
- ~ Robert Shio i
COUNTY CLERK .~'~p ~
. of HP DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK
COUNTY OF HAWAII
MILD, HAWAII 96720
Mayor Herbert T. Matayoshi
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby transmit Ordinance Bill No, 160
passed by the County Council on second and final
reading.
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COUNTY CLERK
Encl.
Dated: Sept, 26, 1975