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e MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRYC, T©CT 2 9 ZO Division of Construction Codes and Licensing / �O 0/ REPORT ON PLANS 0 ONO Plans and specifications on plumbing: Orono Building, 2687 Wayzata Boulevard, Orono,Hennepin County, Minnesota,Plan No. 0859.18. OWNERSHIP: . SUBMITTER(S): Plymouth Plumbing, Inc., 12270 43rd Street NE, St. Michael, Minnesota 55376 Plans Dated: August 6,2007 Date Received: October 9, 2007 Date Reviewed: October 24,2007 SCOPE: This review is limited to the design of this particular project only insofar as the provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code,as amended,apply, and does not cover the water supply or sewerage system to which this plumbing system is connected. The review is based upon the supposition that the data on which the design is based are correct, and that necessary legal authority has been obtained to construct the project. The responsibility for the design of structural features and the efficiency of equipment must be taken by the project designer. Approval is contingent upon satisfactory disposition of any requirements included in this report. Special care should be taken to insure that the material and installation of the plumbing system are in accordance with the provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code. A copy of the approved plans and specifications should be retained at the project location for future reference. Enclosed is a copy of the report and transmittal letter to be forwarded to the project owner. INSPECTIONS: All plumbing installations must be tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements of the Minnesota Plumbing Code. As specified in Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2830,no plumbing work may be covered prior to completing the required tests and inspections. Provisions must be made for applying an air test. at the time of the roughing-in inspection as outlined in Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2820, subpart 2, of the code. A manometer test,as specified in Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2820, subpart 3, is required at the time of the finished plumbing inspection. It is the responsibility of the contractor/installer to notify the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry when an installation for a state contract job,licensed facility,or project in an area where there is no local administrative authority is ready for an inspection and test. To schedule inspections, contact the state plumbing standards representative for your region, or call Jim Peterson at 651/284-5889. REQUIREMENT(S): 1. The vent serving the existing flammable waste interceptor must be constructed of an approved metallic material. The vent must rise within 45 degrees from the vertical,to a point at least 6 inches above the floor before offsetting horizontally or connecting to a branch vent(see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2540, subpart 2). 2. A full-size vent stack(3-inch minimum)must be provided for every building(see Minnesota Rules, part 4715.2520, subpart 1). This stack must be continuous in size from its base to its terminal and should be the most remote stack from the location where the building drain leaves the building. The vent serving the flammable waste interceptor does not meet this requirement due to the water seal in the interceptor. 3. Faucets equipped with threaded hose connections must be provided with approved backflow preventers(see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2110,DD). This shall include the mop sink faucet.