The Uniform-Plumbing -Code,-published by the International Association of Plumbing and _ Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), 2021 Edition, including the Appendixes and Installation Standards thereto and including the Uniform Plumbing Code's latest edition of Table 1701.1 excluding; Sections 103.1, 107.1, 107.2, Table No. 104.5 Plumbing Permit Fees, Sections 312.13, 312.14, Sections 422.1, 422.1.1, 422.2, 422.2.1, 422.3, 422.4, 422.4.1, 422.5, Table 422.1 Sections 604.10.1, 609.12, 609.12.1, 609.12.2 Part II of Chapter 7: Building Sewers, Sections 807.3, Sections 1014.0, 1015.0, Section 1210.1.5 Section 1210.1.6.1 Appendix F, Appendix H, and except for amendments set forth in this section, is by reference incorporated herein and made a part of this Code as though set forth at length herein, and is hereby adopted as a part of the City of Haysville Plumbing Code. In lieu of Appendix Hand Chapter 7 Part II, within the jurisdiction of the City of Haysville, entitled Sewers and Sewage Disposal, shall apply, private disposal systems shall be in conformity Chapter 15, as well as the latest edition of the MABCD/Sedgwick County version of the UBTC. In lieu of Appendix H and Chapter 7 Part II, within the jurisdiction of the City of Haysville, references to Chapter 15 of this code. This Code and all amendments shall hereafter be known as the Plumbing and Gas Fitting Code of the City of Haysville.

(Code 2024)

One copy of said standard code, along with the amendments set forth in that Resolution of the Sedgwick County Commission as described in 4-601 above, as currently incorporated into the Unified Building and Trade Code which is adopted through Article 12 of this Chapter, have been and are now filed in the office of the City Clerk, and the said code is adopted and incorporated as if fully set out herein at length as authorized in the manner provided by K.S.A. 12-3009, et seq.

Administrative Deletions, Amendments or Additions to the Uniform Plumbing Code.

DEFINITIONS.

Unless otherwise specified, the following terms as used in this Section, shall mean as follows:

'Air Admittance Valve'. One-way valve designed to allow air to enter the plumbing drainage system when negative pressures develop in the piping system. The device shall close by gravity and seal the vent terminal at zero differential pressure (no flow conditions) and under positive internal pressures. The purpose of an air admittance valve is to provide a method of allowing air to enter the plumbing drainage system without the use of a vent extended to open air and to prevent sewer gases from escaping into a building. Must be listed and labeled for such use.

'Apprentice' means an individual who works as an employee in training under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber. An apprentice is not a certified individual.

'Code' means the current Plumbing Code as referenced in this Code, as adopted by the City of Haysville and where referenced, MABCD.

'Direct supervision' means that the apprentice is limited to the same structure and/or building site as the journeyman or master plumber, except in the case of one and two-family residential development, where the apprentice may be on the job site within five hundred (500) feet of where the journeyman or master is working.

'Field Experience' means working under the direct supervision of a person having a valid Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber ce1iificate or attending trade related schooling. No more than one year of the requirement may be satisfied by trade related schooling. Schooling shall consist of a minimum of nine hundred thirty (930) program hours documented by a certificate of completion.

'Journeyman Gas Fitter' mean s a person who has been approved by the MABCD showing that individual to be qualified to do gas piping, make repairs to gas piping systems or in any work at the trade of gas piping for a Licensed Contractor. That individual shall have a current certificate showing him or her to be so qualified.

'Journeyman Plumber' A journeyman plumber is a person who has been approved by the MABCD showing that individual to be qualified to do plumbing or gas piping, venting work, and work at the trade of plumbing and gas piping for a Licensed Contractor. That individual shall have a current certificate showing him or her to be so qualified. A Journeyman Plumber is deemed to be a Journeyman Gas Fitter, Journeyman Drain Layer, Journeyman Lawn Irrigation, Journeyman Sewer Cleaner and certified Water Conditioning Installer by definition. 

'Licensed Contractor' means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association or combination thereof, that has acquired a plumbing, gas fitter, lawn irrigation, drain laying, or certified Water Conditioning license from the MABCD, and the City of Haysville, who undertakes or offers to undertake for another, for hire, the planning, laying out, supervising and installing or making additions, alterations, and repairs in the installation of plumbing, drains, gas fittings, lawn irrigation or plumbing systems.

'Licensed Trade' or 'trade' means the mechanical, electrical, plumbing or gas fitting trade, as the context of this Code may require.

'Master Gas Fitter' means a person who has been approved by the MABCD, and the City of Haysville, showing that individual to be qualified to engage in the business of gas piping systems and who has a current certificate showing him or her to be so qualified. 

'Master Plumber' means a person who has been approved by the MABCD, and the City of Haysville, showing that individual to be qualified to engage in the business of plumbing and gas piping, the installation of plumbing and gas fixtures and appliances, and who has a current certificate showing him or her to be so qualified. A Master Plumber is deemed to be a Master Gas Fitter, Master Drain Layer, Master Lawn Irrigation, Master Sewer Cleaner and Certified Water Conditioning installer by definition.

'Qualified Master' means an individual who holds a master certificate issued pursuant to this Code evidencing such person to be qualified to control and have authority of all technical work performed under the authority of the licensed contractor's enterprise, and assures quality control and is responsible for complying with all applicable laws, codes and regulations.

REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN PERMIT.

All persons who install, remove, alter, repair or replace or cause to be installed, removed , altered , repaired or replaced, any plumbing, gas or drainage piping work or fixture or water heating or treating equipment in a building or premises shall be required to obtain the proper permit from the City of Haysville City Clerk's office or her designee, in order to do such work

DEAD LEGS. Section 309.6 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Dead legs exceeding twice the diameter of the pipe shall have a method of flushing and be accessible.  

STEEL NAIL PLATES. Section 312.9 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to include the following exception:

Exception: When installed in single family and multi-family dwellings, steel nail plates may extend along the framing member not less than the outside diameter of the piping to be protected. 

TEST GAUGES. Section 318.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: In performing the prescribed piping tests as required elsewhere in this Code, a spring type gauge may be used provided the required maximum capacity of the gauge used for the five (5) psi or ten (]0) psi fifteen (15) minute test, be thirty (30) psi, and the required maximum capacity of the spring type gauge used for the sixty (60) psi thirty (30) minute test, be one hundred (100) psi. 

DRAINAGE CONNECTION. Section 414.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Commercial dishwashing machines shall discharge indirectly through an air gap/air break or direct connection in accordance with section 704.3 with floor drain protection but in no case shall a commercial dishwasher discharge into the grease drainage piping system or through a grease interceptor or grease collection system.

Exception: Domestic or residential dishwashers may discharge to the manufactured opening of a garbage disposal or a wye branch tailpiece. The domestic dishwasher discharge line shall be looped as high as possible within the sink cabinet and securely fastened. 

SEISMIC PROVISIONS. Section 507.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Seismic Provisions. Water heaters may be anchored or strapped to resist horizontal displacement due to seismic activity. Strapping shall be at points within the upper one-third and lower one-third of its vertical dimensions. At the lower point, a distance of not less than 4 inches (102mm) shall be maintained from the controls with the strapping. 

Exception: Elevated water heaters located in an attic, in or on an attic ceiling assembly, such water heaters shall be anchored or strapped. 

DRAINAGE PAN. Section 507.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Drainage Pan: Where a water heater is located above wood construction or framing where damage may result from a leaking water heater, a watertight pan of corrosion-resistant material shall be installed beneath the water heater with not less than a 3/4 of an inch (20mm) diameter drain to an approved location. Such pan shall not be less than 1 and ½ inches (38mm) in depth.

Exception: Where structurally impractical to extend the pan drain piping to a suitable location, the pan drain shall be capped and a water alarm shall be installed, providing an audible alert to the occupants of water accumulating in the drain pan.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Section 507.24 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Installation Instructions. The installing agency shall comply with the appliance and equipment manufacturer's installation instructions in completing an installation. The installing agency shall leave the manufacturer's installation, operating, and maintenance instructions in a location on the premises where they will be readily available for reference and guidance for the Authority Having Jurisdiction, service personnel, and the owner or operator. [NFPA 54:9.1.22] 

PROTECTION FROM LAWN SPRINKLERS AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. Section 603.5.6 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Potable water supplies to systems having no pumps or connections for pumping equipment and no chemical injection or provisions for chemical injection, shall be protected from backflow by one of the following devices: 

(1)   Pressure vacuum breaker, 

(2)   Spill-resistant vacuum breaker, 

(3)   Reduced-pressure backflow preventer or 

(4)   air gap. 

PROTECTION FROM FIRE SYSTEMS. Section 603.5.14.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Where contaminant chemicals (ethylene glycol, corrosion inhibitors, or other chemicals) are added to a fire protection system supplied from a potable water supply , the potable water system shall be protected by one of the following; or as required by the Sedgwick County Fire Department District #1: 

(1)   Reduced pressure backflow preventer, or

(2)   Reduced pressure detector assembly. 

Fire protection systems using low hazard materials must be protected with appropriate protection and clearly labeled per NFPA requirements with SDS documentation permanently maintained at the backflow device. Devices approved for low hazard potable water system protection include the following: 

(1)   Double check backflow preventer, and 

(2)   Double check detector assembly. 

TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE RELIEF DISCHARGE. Section 608.5 (7) of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to add the following exception: Exception: Where structurally impractical to extend the temperature and pressure relief discharge piping to a suitable location, the temperature and pressure relief discharge piping may be terminated to the water heater pan and an audible water alarm shall be installed to notify occupants of water accumulating in the drainage pan.

RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. Section 612.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: 612.1 Where Required. Where residential sprinkler systems are required or installed in one and two-family dwellings or townhouses, the systems shall be installed by personnel, installer, or both, certified in accordance with ASSE Series 7000 in accordance with this section or NFPA 13D. This section shall be considered equivalent to NFPA 13D. Partial residential sprinkler systems shall be permitted to be installed in buildings not required to be equipped with a residential sprinkler system, but in no case shall an underground sprinkler system be installed without the required backflow device, installed and certified by a certified installer, at the time of installation and annually as required.

SOLVENT CEMENT JOINTS. Section 705.6.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: (see section 309.4) PVC pipe and fittings may be joined using a one-step cement approved and listed by the pipe and fitting manufacturer for use without primer and so stated on the label. (Note section 705.1.2 Solvent Cement Joint for ABS does not require primer only cement conforming to ASTM D2235) 

MEDIA. Section 712.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: The piping of the plumbing, drainage and venting systems shall be tested with water or air. The Authority Having Jurisdiction may require the removal of any cleanouts, etc., to ascertain whether the pressure has reached all parts of the system. After the plumbing fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water, they shall be submitted to a final test. 

NOTE: Chapter 7, Part II Building Sewers is deleted and sewers are regulated by Chapter 15, and other sections of this code. 

COMMERCIAL SINKS. Section 704.3 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: 

704.3 Commercial Sinks. Pot sinks, scullery sinks, dishwashing sinks, silverware sinks, and other similar fixtures shall discharge indirectly to an approved receptor through an air gap or connect directly to the drainage system. Where directly connected to the drainage system, a floor drain shall be provided adjacent to the fixture and shall be connected on the sewer side of the sink. No other drainage line shall be connected between the floor drain waste connection and the fixture drain. The fixture and floor drain shall be trapped and vented in accordance with this code.

INDIRECT WASTE RECEPTORS. Section 804.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: All plumbing fixtures or other receptors receiving the discharge of indirect waste pipes shall be approved for the use proposed, shall be of such shape and capacity as to prevent splashing or flooding, and shall be located where they are readily accessible for inspection and cleaning. No indirect waste receptor shall be installed in any toilet rooms, closet, cupboard or storeroom, nor in any other portion of a building not in general use by the occupants thereof except standpipes for clothes washers may be installed in toilet and bathroom areas when the clothes washers are installed in the same room. Clothes washers shall not be installed sons to discharge into any gravity line higher than sixty (60) inches above its base. The clothes washer standpipe shall be a minimum length of eighteen (18) inches above the trap and the inlet of the standpipe no higher than sixty (60) inches above the floor. In any structure where indirect waste receptors are to be installed in or flush with the floor, these receptors may be floor sinks or floor drains, and shall be readily accessible, provided floor drains. Floor drains used as indirect waste receptors shall meet the following requirements: 

(1)   Have a reservoir capacity a minimum of four (4) inches in diameter and two (2) inches deep; 

(2)   Have a perforated cover equal in area to the diameter of the drain; 

(3)   Have a minimum trap and waste line size of two (2) inches in diameter ; and 

(4)   The indirect waste line shall maintain a two (2) inch air gap. 

CONDENSATE WASTE FROM AIR-CONDITIONING COILS. Section 814.6 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Where the condensate waste from air-conditioning coils discharges by direct connection to a tailpiece or to an approved accessible inlet on a bathtub overflow, the connection shall be located in the area controlled by the same person controlling the air-conditioned space. 

VENT TERMINATION Section 906.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Roof Termination. Each vent pipe or stack shall extend through its flashing and shall terminate vertically not less than six (6) inches (152mm) above the roof not less than one(1) foot (305mm) from a vertical surface. ABS and PVC piping exceeding 24" exposed to sunlight shall be protected by water based synthetic latex paints. 

Exception: Extension through the wall. With prior approval of the authority having jurisdiction, vent terminals through a wall shall be allowed as an alternative method on residential plumbing remodels where other structural issues make it impractical to install a roof termination without remodeling other areas of the structure. Vent terminals extending through the wall shall terminate at a point not less than ten (10) feet (3048mm) from a lot line and not less than ten (10) feet (3048mm) above average ground level. Vent terminations shall not terminate under an overhang of a structure with soffit vents. Side wall vent terminals shall be protected to prevent birds or rodents from entering or blocking the vent opening. 

WET VENTING. Section 908.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Groups of fixtures on the same floor may be wet or stack vented provided that: 

(1)   The maximum distance from the vent intersection with the waste or soil pipe to the dip of the trap shall be in accordance with Table 1002.2. 

(2)   Not more than one fixture unit wastes into a one and one-half (1 l / 2) inch diameter wet vent. 

(3)   Not more than four (4) fixture units shall waste into a two (2) inch diameter (excluding urinals) or nine (9) fixture units into three (3) inch or larger diameter wet vent. 

(4)   Excepting floor drains, no fixtures shall waste into such stack below the closet fixture opening without a proper vent. 

(5)   The limit of a horizontal wet vent shall be fifteen (15) feet of developed length. 

(6)   A wet vent receiving the discharge from a clothes washer can only be used to wet vent a water closet. The vent intersection shall be no closer than four (4) feet total developed length from the top of the closet flange. 

AIR ADMITTANCE VALVES.

(a)   With approval from the Authority Having Jurisdiction, air admittance valves may be allowed as an alternative venting method where structural issues make it impractical to install a conventional vent. Situations in which structural issues make it impractical to install a conventional vent shall include, but not be limited to: 

(1)   Where there are no full height walls that extend from the floor to the ceiling or roof; 

(2)   Where the wall or walls potentially available cannot be altered for penetration due to the load bearing function of the wall; 

(3)   Where structural elements such as trusses or beams are in place that cannot be altered for penetration by boring , cutting, or notching; 

(4)   Where the HVAC duct is located such that code compliant slope cannot be achieved on the foot vent or drain piping to install a UPC code compliant island vent system;

(5)   Where piping would be exposed in such a manner as to detract from the aesthetic, harmonious or functional qualities of the space;

(6)   Where there is a habitable or finished space above the trapped fixture that is not being remodeled; 

(7)   Where the fixture is in an island or pedestal configuration and one or more of site conditions number 1 through 6 apply; and 

(8)   Where remodeling an existing concrete slab on grade structure where there is insufficient depth of drainage piping to achieve code compliant slope of the foot vent.

(b)   Vent systems using air admittance valves shall comply with this Section, including the following requirements: 

(1)   Individual and branch-type air admittance valves shall conform to ASSE I 051. 

(2)   The valves shall be installed in accordance with the requirements of this Section and the manufacturer's instructions. Air admittance valves shall be installed after the DWV testing required by Sections 105.0 and 712.0 of the Uniform Plumbing Code has been performed. 

(3)   Individual vents and branch type air admittance valves shall vent only fixtures that are on the same floor level and connect to a horizontal branch drain. 

(4)   Individual and branch air admittance valves shall be located not less than four (4) inches above the horizontal branch drain or fixture drain being vented. The air admittance valve shall be located within the maximum developed length permitted for the vent. The air admittance valve shall be installed not less than six (6) inches above insulation materials when installed in attics. 

(5)   Access shall be provided to air admittance valves. Such valves shall be installed in a location that allows air to enter the valve. 

(6)   Air admittance valves shall not be located in spaces utilized as supply or return air plenums. 

(7)   The air admittance valve shall be rated for the size of the vent to which the valve is connected 

(8)   Each plumbing system shall be vented by one or more vent pipes extending outdoors to the open air, and the aggregate cross-sectional area of which shall be not less than that of the largest required building sewer, as stated in 904.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code. 

(9)   Air admittance valves shall not be used to vent sumps or tanks except where the vent system for the sump or tank has been designed by an engineer. 

(10) A permanent, visible label shall be attached to the panel, enclosure, or trap of the fixture being served stating "AIR ADMITTANCE VALVE INSTALLED".

(c)   In no case shall Air Admittance valves be approved in new construction.

GREASE INTERCEPTORS. Section 1014.1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Grease interceptors installed within the jurisdiction of the City of Haysville, shall conform to Chapter 15 of this code.

TRAP SEAL PRIMERS. Section 1007.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: 1007.2 Trap Seal Primers. Potable water supply trap seal primer valves shall comply with ASSE 1018. Drainage and electronic design type trap seal primer devices shall comply with ASSE 1044. Barrier-type trap seal protection devices shall conform with ASSE 1072. Such devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 

DISCHARGE. 1101.6.1 Discharge. Sump pump piping, French drains and pop ups shall not discharge through a street curb. Sump pump piping shall terminate a minimum of 7 1/2 feet from a sidewalk, 2 feet from any side lot property line or 10 feet from any front or rear property lot line and flow on the surface of the soil of the lot on which the discharge originates. Sump pump discharge shall not be directed to project flow across a property line. The installation of sump pump discharge piping in an easement is prohibited except where specifically approved by City of Haysville Public Works Director or his/her designee, and written approval is issued. Where sump pump discharge to a storm water sewer or open drainage course is approved, a permit may be issued to a licensed drain layer or plumbing contractor. Where the connection to a storm water sewer is in an easement or right of way a Dirt Cut or Street Cut permit must also be obtained from the Public Works Director. Sump pump discharges found to be in violation of this provision shall be brought into compliance at the property owners and contractors expense within 30 days of written notice. Failure to comply may result in penalties as set forth in this code.

CORRUGATED STAINLESS STEEL. Section 1208.6.4.5 and 1210.2 of the Uniform Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows: Corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be tested and listed in accordance with the construction, installation and performance requirements of CSA LC-1. [NFPA 54:5.6.3.46] [NFPA 54:7. 1.8]. In addition, corrugated stainless steel tubing shall be coated with an electrically conductive jacket compliant with the listing standard of ANSI LC-1/CSA 6.26 - 2014. 

INSTALLATION OF ABOVEGROUND PIPING. All exposed piping installed outdoors shall be elevated not less than three and one half (3-1/2) inches above grade. Gas piping shall enter or exit the structure above the finish grade, and threaded steel gas piping shall be installed with a swing joint located where the gas piping enters or exits the structure. A "swing joint" means a joint in a threaded pipeline which permits motion in the line in a plane normal to the direction of one part of the line. Where installed across roof surfaces, gas piping shall be elevated not less than three and one-half (3-1/2) inches above the roof surfr1ce. Piping installed above ground, outdoors, and installed across the surface of roofs shall be securely supported and located where it will be protected from physical damage. Where passing through an outside wall, the piping shall also be protected against corrosion by coating or wrapping with an inert material approved for such applications. The piping shall be sealed around its circumference at the point of the exterior penetration to prevent the entry of water, insects, and rodents. Where piping is encased in a protective pipe sleeve the annular space between the gas piping and the sleeve shall be sealed at the wall to prevent the entry of water, insects, or rodents. [NFPA 54: 7.2.1].

(Ord. 1392, Sec. 1; Ord. 1684; Code 2022; Code 2024)

Enforcement of this code within the boundaries of the City shall be by the Code Enforcement Official(s) designated by the Director of Public Works. Prosecution of any violations of this code shall be in the Haysville Municipal Court, and shall be in conformance with the City’s general penalty clause set forth in Chapter 1, Section 1-121 of this Code. The City hereby authorizes the building official to enforce such rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purpose(s) of this Code.

Any person who shall violate the provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who shall act in violation of the approved plan or directive of an official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be prosecuted as set forth as set forth above. Each day of violation shall be a separate violation. Furthermore, such person may be required to repair or correct any violation and pay all costs associated therewith.

(Code 2011)

The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the City from instituting an appropriate action to restrain, correct, or abate a violation of this Article, and specific authority for such is hereby granted to take any action or imposing any penalty allowed by State law, this code, or this Article.

(Code 2011)

Requirements of this code and Article shall not be construed as imposing on the City, its officers, agents, or employees, any liability or responsibility for any damages to any property or any injury to any person due to defective installation or any other reason.

(Code 2011)

If any part or parts of this Article shall be held to be invalid such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining part of this Article.

(Code 2011)