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Plumbing Interpretations - by Code Section

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Code Section Subject Date
Licensing Requirements for Medical Gas Manufactured Wall Assemblies 11/28/2005
221.0, and chemical wastes under sections 811.0 through 811.8 Approval of Spears CPVC Corrosive Waste Drainage System 07/18/2003
96-18 Use of DEMA Engineering Air Gap Eductor 01/10/1997
Chapter 1, Sections 102(i), 104(a) and Chapter 14, Sections 1408(a) through (e) Plumbing Product Approval Request Midway Equipment and Supply 04/24/1995
Chapter 10, section 1003(n), Potable Water Outlets with Hose Attachments Use of sill cock with integral vacuum breaker as an alternate method instead of a frost proof hose bibb  - Rescinded 04/06/1994
Chapter 10, Table 10-1, Appendix A Sizing of Water Supply to Landscape Irrigation Systems  - Rescinded 08/21/1995
Chapter 11, Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Stormwater Management Catch Basin Stormfilter 06/19/2000
Chapter 14, Section 1408(a) through (e) Plumbing Product Approval Request Mohawk Metal Company 06/20/1995
Chapter 3, Section 301.2 Alternate Materials and Methods Plumbing Product Approval Request BMS Evaporative Vault System 01/05/2000
Chapter 8 Approval of Jetvac Vacuum Drainage System for Collection of Condensate in Supermarkets 10/29/2004
Chapters 2 and 10 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Polypropolene Random Copolymer (PPD) Hot and Cold Water Distribution System  - Rescinded 12/17/1993
OPSC Section 507.2 & ORSC Section P2810.5 & Figure R301.2(2) Water Heater Seismic Strapping 08/12/2005
OPSC Section 609.10 & ORSC Section P2909.10 Water Hammer Devices 08/12/2005
PSC Section 1310(e); Dwelling Code Section M-1006.2 Seismic Restraints on Water Heaters 01/05/1994
Section 1003 & 1003(r), ORS 455.060 Use of Yard Hydrant Stand Pipes  - Rescinded 10/25/1995
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Belco Manufacturing, Inc. 05/01/1996
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Gratemaster Iron Works 04/01/1996
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - The Lynch Company, Inc. 04/01/1996
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Utility Vault Company 04/01/1996
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Willamette Mfg. & Supply Co. 04/01/1996
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Metana Steel Worx 08/31/1999
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Gibson Steel Fabricating 04/01/1996
Section 1108.0 Approval of Model G2 - 24"x 24" reinforced concrete catch basin with integral trap 05/27/2003
Section 1108.0 Plumbing Product Approval Request - Beko's Welding-N-Wood 04/01/1996
Section 1108.0, Catch Basin Specifications. Approval of 24"round PVC catch basins with integral trap 05/27/2003
Section 1108.0, ORS 455.060 Use of Gibson 24" x 48" x 38" Two-Compartment Catch Basin 10/21/1996
Section 117.2 Water Heater Replacement In One- and Two- Family Dwellings 04/08/2002
Section 1317.10 Level 3 Medical Vacuum Systems 12/12/2005
Section 2.2.2.5 Elevator Pit Drains 03/14/2011
Section 211.0(3), Definition of "Plumbing Fixture" in Section 218.0, Section 303.0, Section 310.4, Section 402.2, Section 406.2, Section 410.0, Section 601.1, Section 1001.1, Section 1003.1, Section 1003.3, Section 1004.0, Section 1005.0, and Table 14-1 One-Year Trial Approval of No-Flush Urinals for Oregon Parks and Recreational Facilities 11/07/2001
Section 3007.4 Removable Fixture Traps As Cleanout 12/12/2005
Section 3007.4, Exception 4 Two-Way Cleanout Fittings 12/12/2005
Section 301.0 City Of Portland Request For Site Specific Use Of Non-Flush Urinals 11/08/2005
Section 301.0 Use of Acorn/Evac Vacuum Toilet System at Umatilla Men's Prison 03/18/1997
Section 301.1.4 Replacement of an existing water heater 02/01/2002
Section 301.2 Use of LMK Enterprises, Incorporated Sewer Pipe Lining System  - Rescinded 10/14/1997
Section 3403 One- and Two-Family Dwelling Fire Sprinkler Systems 10/30/2001
Section 401 (a)(2) and 503(a)(2) Plastic Pipe in Type 1 & 2 Buildings  - Rescinded 06/29/1992
Section 401(a)(2) and 5303(a)(2) Plastic Pipe in Buildings of Non Combustible Construction  - Rescinded 10/23/1992
Section 420.0 Limitation of Hot Water In Bathtubs 11/15/2005
Section 507.4 & 608.5 Water Heater Drip Pan Drains 02/17/2006
Section 610.8 & Table 6-5 Water Pipe Sizing For Wells And Pressure Reducing Valves 11/22/2005
Section 701.1.2 Use of Plastic Piping in Fire Rated Buildings or Assemblies  - Rescinded 10/29/1997
Section 707.4 Removable Fixture Traps As Cleanouts 12/12/2005
Section 707.4, Exception (4), ORS 455.060 Use of Two-Way Cleanout Fitting  - Rescinded 03/18/1997
Section 707.4, Exception 4 Two-Way Cleanout Fittings 12/12/2005
Section 709.0, ORS 455.060 Use of Acorn/Evac Vacuum Toilet System at Site One Women's Prison and Intake Complex, Wilsonville, Oregon 06/23/1997
Section P2715.2 Limitation Of Hot Water In Bathtubs 11/15/2005
Section P2810.7 & P2908.5 Water Heater Drip Pan Drains 02/17/2006
Section P2910.6 & Table P2910.2 Water Pipe Sizing For Wells And Pressure Reducing Valves 11/22/2005
Sections 301.0, 310.4 and 604.0 Approval of Vic-Press 304 Stainless Steel Pipe System 05/27/2003
Sections 301.1.4, 301.2.2, 301.2.3, 301.2.4 & 301.2.5; definition of "insanitary" in section 211.0(3); definition of ?Plumbing Fixture? in section 218.0, section 303.0, section 310.4, section 402.2, section 406.2, section 410.0, section 601.1, section 1001.1, section 1003.1, section 1003.3, section 1004.0, section 1005.0, and Table 14-1. Approval of Non-Flush Urinals in City, County, State or Federal Facilities 12/27/2004