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Camp Teko Plumbing Plan No.011607 Page 2 November 28, 2000 4. The clothes washer is not shown on either of the submitted riser diagrams. Verify that the individual waste, vent, and water supply lines are installed in accordance with the current Minnesota Plumbing Code. 5. Each bathroom is shown with common vented shower drains.To be common vented,the fixture drains must connect with a vertical drain at the same level. Otherwise, individual vent pipes must be provided on the dedicated fixture branches (see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2580, subpart 1). 6. Where each shower space is not provided with an individual waste outlet,the waste outlet must be located and the floor pitched so that water from one shower does not flow over the floor area serving another shower(see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.1380, subpart 2). 7. Water closets in public bathrooms must have elongated bowls with open-front seats. The maximum water volume per flush of a floor-mounted water closet shall be 1.6 gallons. Water closets shall comply with American National Standards Institute A112.19.6-1990(see Minnesota Statutes,Section 326.37,subpart 2). 8. Faucets equipped with threaded hose connections must be provided with approved backflow preventers. This shall include the laundry tub faucet. 9. Showers or combination showers-baths shall be equipped with antiscald-type control valves. These valves must be of the thermostatic or pressure balance type in accordance with ANSUASSE Standard 1016-90(see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.1380, subpart 5). 10. Equipment used for heating water or storing hot water shall be protected by approved safety devices in accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2210 and part 4715.2230. Verify that a pressure and temperature relief valve exists. 11. A full-way valve must be provided on the cold water supply line to the water heater(see Minnesota Rules, part 4715.1800). 12. The copper water distribution piping must meet ASTM Standard B 88. 13. PVC plastic pipe used for the drain,waste,and vent system shall comply with ASTM Standard D 2665, D 2949 or F 891 (see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.0570 through part 4715.0600). 14. The water piping system shall be disinfected in accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2250. 15. The plumbing system shall be tested in accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2820. NOTE(S): 1. The scope of this project consists of constructing a park area bathroom facility. Installation includes a water heater, a water softener, a clothes washer, a laundry tub, several showers,and bathroom fixtures. 2. The building is served by new municipal sewer and a private well.