Chapter 15.25
PLUMBING CODE
Sections:
15.25.010 Adopted.
That certain code entitled “International Plumbing Code” and amendments thereto, 2018 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the “Plumbing Code of Huachuca City” and made a part of this title the same as though said code was specifically set forth in full herein. (Ord. 22-06 § 1, 2022; Ord. 16-06 § 2, 2016; Ord. 08-14, 2009; Ord. 03-003, 2002; Ord. 97-007, 1997; prior code § 8-1-1-E)
15.25.020 Amendments.
The following provisions of the International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., are hereby amended as follows:
A. At Section 101.1, Title, revise wording as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Plumbing Code of the Town of Huachuca City, hereinafter referred to as “this code”.
B. At Section 101.2, Scope, revise as follows: Number the existing exception as Exception 1; insert Exception 2 to read:
Plumbing systems in existing building undergoing repair, alteration or addition, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Existing Building Code.
C. At Section 103.1, General, revise wording as follows: change “code official” to “building official.”
D. At Section 103.2, Appointment, delete the entire section.
E. At Section 103.3, Deputies, delete the entire section.
F. At Section 103.4, Liability, revise as follows: renumber Section 103.4 as Section 103.2.
G. At Section 106.6.2, Fee Schedule, revise wording as follows:
All plumbing work requiring a permit, fees for each permit shall be paid as required. Permit fees due shall reflect the fee schedule established by the Town.
H. At Section 106.6.3, Fee Refunds, delete the entire section.
I. At Section 109.1, Application for Appeal, insert the following after the first sentence:
In the absence of an appointed board of appeals, all appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be heard by the Town Board of Adjustment.
Revise wording in the last paragraph as follows: change “within 20 days” to “within 30 days”.
J. At Section 109.2, Membership of Board, delete the entire section.
K. At Section 109.3, Notice of Meeting, revise wording as follows: change “within 10 days” to “within 30 days.”
L. At Section 109.4.1, Procedure, delete the entire section.
M. At Section 109.5, Postponed Hearing, delete the entire section.
N. At Section 109.6, Board Decision, revise the wording as follows: change “vote of three members” to “vote of five members.”
O. At Section 403.2, Separate Facilities, insert Exception 4 as follows:
In existing building occupancies, one public/employee restroom is permitted where the occupant load does not exceed 50 other than M occupancies, where the occupant load does not exceed 100 provided that the one restroom for all occupancies is code compliant with ICC A117.1 – 2009. Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards, the above shall conform to the requirements to the maximum extend technically feasible.
P. At Section 903.1, Roof Extension, insert in the [number], “6.”
Q. At Section 1108.1, Secondary (Emergency Overflow) Drains or Scuppers, insert the following wording at the end of this section:
The overflow opening in the downspout/rainwater leader shall not be considered the secondary (emergency) roof drain or scupper. Regardless of the size of the roof drain or scupper, secondary (emergency) roof drains or scuppers are required. Secondary (emergency) roof drains or scuppers shall be the same size as the roof drains or scuppers with the inlet flow line 2 inches above the low point of the roof and they shall be independent from the roof drain or scupper.
R. Specifically adopt Appendices B [3" per hour], D [2700 HDD], and E. (Ord. 22-06 § 2, 2022)