State Report on plumbing plans 4-13-2017

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Little Acorn Childcare Plumbing Plan No. PLB1703-00143 Page 2 April 13, 2017 7. Copper systems or tubing systems using copper alloy fittings may not exceed 8 feet per second for cold water, or 5 feet per second for hot water (see Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4714, Section 610.12). If copper piping or tubing systems using copper alloy fittings are installed, the hot water piping serving all of the new fixtures must be at least 1-'/2 inches in size. 8. Hot water supply systems in buildings where the developed length of hot water piping from the source of hot water to the farthest fixtures supplied exceeds 100 feet must be of the return circulation type (see Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4714, Section 601.1.2). 9. A single 2-inch trap and waste may serve the three -compartment sink if the trap is located beneath the center compartment and is not more than 30 inches from each compartment outlet (see Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4714, Section 1001.1). 10. A cleanout must be provided on a common vertical fixture drain or common vent serving two fixture traps that connect to a vertical drain at the same level. The cleanout must be the same nominal pipe size as the drain serving the fixtures. Where the vertical fixture drain is accessible through the trap opening, the cleanout may be eliminated (see Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4714, Section 707.4.1). 11. Above -ground PVC drain, waste, and vent systems should utilize restraint fittings or a minimum of 24-inch offset using 45-degree fittings every 30 feet. Expansion joints installed per the manufacturer's instructions may be installed in vertical runs exceeding 30 feet (see Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4714, Installation Standards 5 and 9). NOTES: 1. The scope of this project consists of a daycare remodel. The plumbing includes eight water closets, eight lavatories, five single -compartment sinks, a two -compartment sink, a hand sink, a prep sink, a three - compartment sink, a dishwasher, two mop sinks, a clothes washer, twelve floor drains, and a water heater. The fixtures connect to the existing sanitary sewer and to the existing water distribution system. 2. This facility is served by existing municipal sewer and existing municipal water service connections. 3. This plan review is for the plumbing systems only and does not pertain to the licensing requirements for the facility. Additional plans, information and fee may be required by the licensing authority for review. Changes to the plumbing system may be required as a result. Revised plumbing plans showing any significant changes to the plumbing system must be submitted to and approved by this office prior to installation. 4. The plans and specifications were prepared by a licensed plumber. Only the plumber who has prepared the plans may use the plans for construction. If another plumber is contracted to install the plumbing, they must submit their own plans and specifications for the project. 5. The current Minnesota Plumbing Code, Chapter 4714, and related information can be found at: htlp://www.dli.nm.lzov/CCLD/Plumbina.asp Authorization for installation may be withdrawn if construction is not undertaken within one year. Additional recommendations or requirements may be made if changed conditions or additional information make improvements necessary.