HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-10-02 Plan ReviewCITY of ORONO
fust office Box 66eCrystal Bay, Minnesota 55323 0 Municipul Offices
On the North Shore of Lake Minnetonka
October 2, 1986
Kelly Shaughnessy
285 South Brown Read
Long Lakc, MN 55356
PLAN REVIEW - 95 SOOTS BROWN ROAD
Type: New Residence
Zoned: Single amily
EXCAVATION AND GRADING
e shall 1 1 be prepared to receive fill by removing
1. The ground surfacto soil, and other unsuitable
vegetation, noncomplying fill, p -
materials. Sec. 7010(c).
2. Compaction on all fl Is shall be a minimum of 908 of maximum
density. Sec. 7010(e).
EppgDATION AND w►S01iRY
nimum depth of 316" below finished grade.
3. Footings shall have a mi
Sec. 2907 a.
luding water shall be removed from bottom
4. All foreign material inc
of all footings. Sec. 2605 a.
5. All footings shall be formed, walls, posts, and fireplace footings,
etc. Sec. 2606 a.
6. Stepped footings :`hall be formed so that top and bottom of forms
shall be level. Sec 2907 c.
7. Reinforcement bars shall be lapped not less than 30 bar diameters.
Sec 2415 f. '
where required, shall be supported and tip in place
8. Reinforcement,
2607 f.
prior to inspection. Sec.
9. Masonry units in foundation walls shall be laid with Type S or M
mortar. Sec 2403 s.
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10. Masonry walls that meet or intersect shall be bonded or anchored
as required by Sec. 2310. See Sec. 2416 (h).
11. Top blocks shall be FHA blocks or shall be solid grouted or full
width top plate. Sec. 2416 1.
12. Anchor bolts shall be imbedded 15" into solid masonry, 1/2"
diameter 6' o.c. 2 per piece of sill with one located within 12" of
each end of each piece. When in solid poured concrete the anchor bolt
shall be imbedded 7". Sec. 2907 e.
13. No masonry shall be laid when the temperature of the outside air
is below 40 degrees F., unless approved methods are lised during
construction to prevent damE,,e to the masonry. Materiaia to be used
and materials to be built upon shall be free from ice and snow. Sec.
2415 a.
14. All wood forms shall be removed before backfilling or completion
of the building. Sec. 251.6 b.
15. Ends of wood girders entering masonry or concrete walls shall be
provided with a 1/2" air space on top, sides and ends unless approved
wood of natural resistance to decay or treated wood is used. Sec. 2516
c-5. (We will accept 1/2" insulation board in lieu of the 1/2" air
space and then the beam mudded tight.
16. The minimum thickness of concrete floor slab supported directly on
the ground shall be not less than 3-1/2". Sec. 2623.
17. Footings supporting wood shall extend at least 6 inches above the
adjacent finished grade. Sec. 2907 a.
18. Before concrete is placed, all debris, and ice shall be removed
from the spaces to be occupied by the concrete, forms shall be
properly coated, and the reiforcements shall be thoroughly clean of
ice or other deleterious coatings. Sec. 2605 a.
19. For slab on grade f loors the insulation around the perimeter of
the floor shall have a thermal resistance of not less than 6.3 and the
insulation shall extend downward below the grade line to the design
frost line or any equivelent distance horizontally inward from the
edge of the floor. ASHRAE 90-75.
20. Bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete
foundations or piles or other approved foundation system which shall
be of sufficient size to support all loads.
21. Veneer of brick, concrete or stone applied as specified in Sec.
3006 b. may be supported by approved treated wood foundations when the
maximum height of veneer does not exceed 25'. Sec. 2515 (a) Exc 4.
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FRAMING AND CARPENTRY
22. All foundation sills or plates which are within 8" of finished
grade or rest on masonry or concrete slab shall be pressure treated
wood. Foundation grade redwood or cedar may be substituted. Sec.
2516-c-3-7. (Note with the latter galv. nails should be used).
23. Wood joists or the bottom of wood f loors closer than 18" or wood
girders closer than 12" to the ground underfloor arQas shall be
pressure treated lumber, or as listed in 2517-c-3. Sec. 1516-c-2.
24. Accessible underf loor areas sha 11 be provided with an 18" x 24"
access crawl hole. Sec. 2516-c:-2.
25. Underfloor areas shall be provided with ventilation to meet intent
of Sec. 2516-c-6. Net area of not less than 1-1/2 sq. ft. per 25 lin.
ft. of ext. wall.
26. No wood other than permitted by Sec. 2516-c-3 shall be closer than
6" to any earth unless separated by concrete at least 3" thick with an
impervious membrane installed between the earth and concrete. Sec.
2516-c-7.
27. The ends of beams or girders supported on masonry or concrete
shall have not less than 3" of bearing. Sec. 2517-c.
28. Foundation plates or sills shall be bolted as required by Sec.
2907-e.
Z9. Girders shall be designed to carry all loads imposed on them, end
joints shall occur over supports. when spliced over support, an
adequate tie shall be provided. Sec. 2517-c.
30. Each joists shall have not less than 1-1/2" bearing on wood or
metal, nor less than 3" on masonry. Sec. 2517-d-2.
31. Joists shall be supported laterally at the ends and at each
support by solid blocking not less than 2" in thickness and full depth
of joists. Sec. 2517-d-3.
32. Joists framed from opposite sides if a beam, girder or partition
shall be lapped at least 4 inches, or the opposing joists shall be
tied together in an approved manner. Sec. 2517-d-3.
33. Joists framed into the side of a wood girder shall be supported by
framing anchors or on a ledger strip not less than 2"x2". Sec. 2517-
d-3.
34. Framing around openings; trimmer and header joists shall be
doubled when span exceeds four (4) feet. Sec. 2517-d-4.
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35. Bearing partition perpendicular to joists shall not be offset from
supporting girder walls or partitions, more than the joist depth.
Sec. 2517-d-5.
36. Holes borded in joists shall not be within 2" of top or bottom -
the diameter of any such hole shall not exceed 1/3 of the depth of the
joist. Sec. 2517-d-3.
37. Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed 1/6 the
depth, and shall not be located in the middle 1/3 of the space. Sec.
2517-d-3.
38. Joints in subflooring shall occur over supports. Sec. 2517-e-1.
39. 2"x4" studs shall be used only to frame not more than 2 stories in
height. Table 25-R-3.
40. Utility studs shall support not more than a roof and ceiling load.
Sec. 2517-g-1.
41. When bearing studs are spaced at 24" intervals and top plates are
less than 2-2 x 6 or 2-3 x 4 members and when the f loor joists, f loon
trusses or roof trusses which they support are spaced at more than 16"
intervals, such joists or trussess shall bear within 5" of the studs
beneath or a third plat shall be installed.
42. Studs shall be placed with their wide dimension perpendicular to
the wall. Sec. 2517-g-2.
43. Not less than 3 studs shall be installed at every corner of an
exterior wall, unless other approval by Building Official. Sec. 2517-
g-2.
44. Studs in bearing and exterior walls shall be capped with double
plates, installed to provide over -lapping at corners and partitions.
Sec. 2517-g-2.
45. End joints in double plats shall be offset a minimum of 48".
Sec. 2517-g-2.
46. All exterior walls and main cross partitions shall be effectively
and thoroughly braced at each end, and at least every 25 feet in
length. Sec. 2517-g-3.
47. Foundation cripple walls shall be framed of studs not less insize
than the studding above with a minimum length of 14 inches, or shall
be frames of solid blocking. Sec. 2517-g-4.
48. When foundation cripple walls studs exceed 4 feet in height, they
shall be framed of studs having the size required for an additional
story. Sec. 2517-g-4.
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35. Bearing partition perpendicular to joists shall not be offset from
supporting girder walls or partitions, more than the joist depth.
Sec. 2517-d-5.
36. Holes borded in joists shall not be within 2" of top or bottom -
the diameter of any such hole shall not exceed 1/3 of the depth of the
joist. Sec. 2517-d-3.
37. Notches in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed 1/6 the
depth, and shall not be located in the middle 1/3 of the space. Sec.
2517-d-3.
38. Joints in subflooring shall occur over supports. Sec. 2517-e-1.
39. 2"x4" studs shall be used only to frame not more than 2 stories in
height. Table 25-R-3,
40. Utility studs shal i support not more than a roof and ceiling load.
Sec. 2517-g-1.
41. When bearing studs a: npacv-j at 24" intervals anc' top plates are
less than 2-2 x 6 or 2-3 x 4 members and when the f loor joists, f loor
trusses or roof trusses which they support are spaced at more than 16"
intervals, such joists or trussess shall bear within 5" of the studs
beneath or a third plat shall be installed.
42. Studs shall be placed with their wide dimension perpendicular to
the wall. Sec. 2517-g-2.
43. Not less than 3 studs shall be installed at every corner of an
exterior wall, unless other approval by Building Official. Sec. 2517-
g-2.
44. Studs in bearing and exterior walls shall be capped with double
plates, installed to provide over -lapping at corners and partitions.
Sec. 2517-g-2.
45. End joints in double plats shall be offset a minimum of 48".
Sec. 2517-g-2.
46. All exterior walls and main cross partitions shall be effectively
and thoroughly braced at each end, and at least every 25 feet in
length. Sec. 2517-g-3.
47. Foundation cripple walls shall be framed of studs not less insize
t},an the studding above with a minimum length of 14 inches, or shall
I , frames of solid blocking. Sec. 2517-g-4.
48. When foundation cripple walls studs exceed 4 feet in height, they
shall be framed of studs having the size required for an additional
story. Sec. 2517-g-4.
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49. All headers or lintels shall have not less than 2" solid bearing
at each end to the floor or bottom plats. Sec. 2517-g-5.
50. All stud partitions in the basement that are not covered on at
least one side with approved wall coverings shall be braced with 2"
thick bridging installed at mid-point of wall, and of the same width
as the stud. Sec. 2517-g-7.
51. Rafters shall be framed directly opposite each other at the
ridge. Ridge board shall be a minimum of 1" in thickness and not less
in depth than the cut end of the rafter. (2" larger than rafter) Sec.
2517-h-3.
52. Purlins may be installed to reduce the space of rafters within
the allowable limits and shall be supported by struts to bearing
walls. Sec. 2517-h
53. All lumber, plywood, etc. shall be identified by the grade mark
of an approved agency. Sec. 2505.
54. In the one hour occupancy separation between a Group R and M
occupancy, the separtion may ie limited to the installation of
materials approved for one hour fire resistive construction on the
garage side and a self-closing, tight-fitting solid wood door 1 3/8"
in thickness will be permitted. Sec. 503-d-4.
55. Fire stoppings shall be provided to cut off all concealed draft
openings (both vertical and horizontal). Sec. 2516-f.
LIFE, SAFETY, AND HEALTH
56. Every sleeping room below the fourth floor shall have at least
one window or exterior door approved for emergency exit. Windows with
a net clear openable area of not less than 5.7 sq. ft. min. net clear
opening height 24" width 20", with a max. sill height above the floor
of 48" shall be deemed to meet this requirement. Sec. 1204.
NOTE: The minimum dimensions do not meet 5.7 sq. ft.
57. All habitable rooms shall have natural light provided by window,
with an area of not less than 88 of f loor area or min. of 8 sq. frt.
Sec 1205. (1/20 of the above shall be openable or a min. of 5 sq.
ft.) *Exception. A mechanical ventilation system may be provided
which will provide 2 air changes per hour. 1/5 shall be outside air.
58. All bathrooms, laundry rooms etc. shall have 1/20 of floor are in
glass with a min. of 1 1/2 sq. ft. Sec. 1205. *Exception. A
mechanical ventilation system may provided which will provide 5 air
changes per hour.
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59. For the purpose of determining light and ventilation
requirements, any room may be considered as portion of an adjoining
room when 1/2 of the area of the common wall is open and unobstructed
and provides an opening of not less than 1/10 of the f loor area of the
interior room or 25 sq. ft., whichever is greater. Sec. 1205-a.
60. Ceiling heights in habitable rooms, shall be not less than 7' 6".
Other rooms may have ceiling height of not less than 7' measured to
lowest projection. Sec. 1207-a.
61. A water closet compartment shall be not less than 30 inches in
width and shall provide a clear space in front of the water closet not
less than 241. Sec. 511-a.
62. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with an app�oved smoke
detector conforming to UBC Std. #43-6. They shall be mounted on the
ceiling or a wall at a point centrally located in the corridor or area
giving access to rooms used for sleeping purposes. All detectors
shall be located within 12" of the ceiling. Sec. 1210-a.
63. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with heating facilities
capable of maintaining a room temperature of 70 degrees at a point 3
ft above the floor in all habitable rooms. Sec. 1211.
64. All weather exposed surfaces, shall have a weather resistive
barrier to protect the interior wall. Sec. 1707-a.
65. Exterior openings exposed to the weather shall be flashed in such
a manner as to make them weatherproof. Sec. 1707-b.
66. All flashing, counter flashing, and coping when of metal shall be
not less than i26 gauge corrosion resistant metal. Sec. 1707-b.
67. Shower areas shall have a smooth, hard nonabsorbent surface such
as ceramic tile, to a height of not less than 6 feet. Materials other
than structural elements used in such walls shall be of a type not
adversely affected by moisture. Sec. 510-b.
68. Glazing used in door ad panels of shower and bathtub enclosures
shall be fully tempered, laminated saftey glass, or approved plastic
3/16' min. thickness when fully tempered or 1/4' when laminated. Sec.
5406 -c -d.
69. Plastics used in doors and panels of shower and bathtub
enclosures shall be of a shater-resistant type. Sec. 5406-c.
70. Glazing in location which may be subject to human impact such as
frameless glass doors, glass entrances and exit doors, fixed glass
panels, sliding glass doors, shower doors, tub enclosures, and storm
doors shall meet the requirements set forth in UBC Standards No. 54-2.
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71. When kitchen range hood faces a combustible material less than
30" above cooking surface, hood shall be separated from combustible
material by 1/4" mill board or equivalent. SBC. 7715-g.
72. All unenclosed floor and roof openings, open and glazed sides of
landings, balconies or poches which are more than 30 inches above
grade, and roofs used for other that: service of the building, shall be
protected with a guardrail. Guardrails shall be not less than 24
inches in height. Open guardrails and stair railings shall have
intermediate rails or an ornamental pattern such that a 6 inch
diameter sphere cannot pass though. Interior guardrails may be 36"
within dwelling units or guest rooms of Group R. Div. 1 occupancies.
Sec. 1711.
73. The rise of every step in a stairway shall not exceed 7 1/2 inches
and the run shallnot be less than 10 inches. The largest tread width
or riser height within any flight of stairs shallnot exceed the
smallest by more than 1/4 inch. Sec 3305-c.
Stairs: Private stairways serving an occupant load of less than 10
may be constructed with an 8 inch max. rise and 9 inch min. run.
width of treads and heights of risers within any flight shall have
identical dimension with a 1/4 inch tolerance. Sec. 3305-c.
74. Landings: Every landing shall have a dimension measured in the
direction of travel equal to the width of the stairway. Sec. 3305-g.
75. Stairways over 3 risers shall have handrails on open sides, at
least 30 inchs and not more than 34 inches above the nosiig of treads.
Sec. 3305-j.
76. Where there is enclosed usable space under stairs, the walls, and
soffits of ther enclosed space shall be protected with materials of
one hour fire resistive construction. Sec. 3305-m.
77. Exterior stairways may be of wood not less than 2" in thickness.
Sec. 3305-n.
78. Every required stairway shall have a headroom clearance of not
less than 6' 6". Sec. 3305-p.
79. An attic access opening shall be provided in the ceiling of the
top floor of building with combustible ceiling or roof construction,
it shall be readily accessible in all building. Shall have a min.
opening of 22' x 30". Shall have a min. clear headroom above the
access opening. Sec. 3205-a.
80. Composition shingles shall be fastened according to manufacturers
printed instructions but not less than four nails for each strip
shingle Tor. 36 inch strips and two per each less than 20 inches wide.
Sec.
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81. Composition shingles shall have an underlay of not less than 15#
felt, applied as a base sheet. Sec. 3203-d-5-a.
82. Composition shingles shall be laid on slopes that are 4/12 or
greater. If less, installation approval must be granted by the
Building Official. Sec. 3203-g-2.
83. Roof valley flashing shall be provided of not less than #28 gals.
sheet gauge corrosion resistant metal and shall extend at least 8
inches from the center line each way, and shall have a splash diverter
rib not less than 3/4" high at the flow line. Sec. 3203-d-5-b.
84. Enclosed attics and enclosed rafter spaces formed where ceilings
are applied direct to the underside of roof rafters shall have cross
ventilation for each separate space by ventilating openings protected
against the entrance of rain and snow. The area shall be not less n
1/150 of the area of the space ventilated. Except that the area may
be 1/300 roviri�2d at least 508 of the required ventilation area is
providPa .,y ventilators located in the upper portion of the space to
be v.,ntilated at least 3 feet above eave or cornice vents with the
ba ance of the required ventilation provided by eave or cornice vents
MECHANICAL SECTION
85. At least three feet clear space shall be provided in front of all
zone valves and controls, etc. for access and servicing. Sec. 7209
SBC
86. Chimneys shall F!xtend at least 3 feet above the highest point
where they pass through the roof of a building and at least 2 feet
Iiigher than any portion of any building within 10 feet. Sec. 7403 SBC
87. All masonry chimneys to which heating boilers or furnaces are to
be connected shall be subject to and most successfully withstand a
smoke test before such connection is permitted. Sec. 7403 SBC
88. All chimneys shall have cleanouts and the cleanouts shall be
constructed so that they will remain tightly closed when not in use.
Sec. 7403 SBC
89. Masonry chimneys serving gas fired boilers, furnaces or other
heating devices, whether of the gas designed type or fired by gas
conversion burners, having an input not exceeding 400,000 BTU per
hour, rhali be lined continuously from the thimble to the top of the
chimney with an approved non-combustible, acid and corrosion resisting
liner of the same equivalent cross sectional area as the vent
connector. Sec. 7403 SBC
90. A condensation pocket shall be provided at the base of said liner
with provision for a drip, so arranged that excessive condensation of
combustion products may be disposed of. Sec. 7403 SBC
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91. Chimney caps may be used on chimney liners providing they do not
obstruct or impair the free emission of the products of combustion,
are approved by the administrative authority. Sec. 7403 SBC
92. Single wall metal pipe shall be constructed of sheet steel not
less than #20 gauge or other approved non-combustible corrosion
resistant material. Shall be installed only for runs directly from the
space in which the appliance is located through the roof or exterior
wall to the outer air. Shall further meet requirements of SBC1303,
7409 as are applicable. Sec. 7403 SBC
93. Type B gas vents, shall be round in physical shape except as
approved for B -W vents. For further specifications see Sec. 7404 of
SBC
94. Outside gas vents and chimneys are not recommended for use in cold
climates. When they must be used in these climates the material shall
possess high insulation qualities or be adequately insulated. Sec.
7405 SBC
95. Vent connectors fc - conversion burners without draft hoods and
unlisted appliances without draft hoods shall be constructed or not
less than #24 gauge galvanized sheet. Sec. 7407 SBC
96. When two or more appliances are connected to a common vent or
chimney, the effective area of each vent, connector shall be not less
than the area of the applicant, draft hood outlet. Sec 7407 -c -SBC
97. Two or more gas appliances may be vented through a common flue or
vent connector when necessary, if joined by "Y" fittings as close as
practicable to the flue or vent and provided the size of the common
flue or vent is sufficient to accommodate the total volume of flue
gases. "Y" fittings shall be made so that the angle at which the vent
connectors intersect is as small as possible and should not exceed 45
degrees. Sec 7407 -f -SBC
98. Vent connectors shall be firmly attached to draft hood outlets by
sheet metal screws or other approved means. Joints of other than
listed Type B gas vent materials shall be securely fastened by sheet
metal screws. Sec. 7407 SBC
99. The mayimum length of an uninsulated horizontal run of vent
connector shall not exceed 758 of the height of the gas vent, chimney
or single wall metal pipe. Sec. 7407 SBC
100. Single wall metal pipe used as a vent connector shall not pass
through any floor or ceiling. Sec. 7407 SBC
101. A vent connector shall not be connected to a chimney serving a
fireplace unless the fireplace opening is permanently sealed. Ser.
7407 SBC
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102. Vent connectors made of single wall metal pipe shall not pass
through any combustible walls unless they are guarded at the point of
passage by ventilated metal thimbles. See Sec. 7408 SBC for
requirements
103. In an individual duct system, such duct shall be provided with a
volume damper with substantial mounting and positive locking device.
Sec. 7508 SBC
104. In a trunk system, each branch duct shall be provided with a
splitter damper where it leaves the main trunk duct, and with
additional splitter dampers if again divided. All dampers shall be
provided with positive locking devices. Sec. 7508 SBC
105. Warm air supply ducts shall not be installed for the purpose of
heating attached private garages from any forced air system serving
habitable areas. Sec. 7508 SBC
106. Supply registers shall be securely fastened to connecting pipe.
Return air registers shall have a free area at least equal to the free
area of the ducts to which they are connected. Sec. 7509-7510 SBC
107. Underground ducts installations shall be in accordance with SBC
7726.
108. In residential installations the fan or blower housing shall not
be directly connected with metal either to the furnace casing or to
the return air piping. Canvas strips may be used to make these
connections. Motors shall be mounted in such a way that vibration
will not be transmitted to duct work or equipment. Sec. 7518 SBC
109. Residential ventilation, all ducts, (range hood ventilation)
shall be galvanized iron of not less than #28 gauge. All seams in the
duct system shall be tight. Pressure sensitive tape may be used (if
approved).
Back draft dampers shall be provided near the outlet of the duct.
1/2' mesh screen shall be installed at each exhaust outlet.
Ducts passing through unheated spaces shall be insulated with a
minimum of one inch of fiber glass insulation.
Ducts located in a heated space shall be insulated with one inch of
fiber glass insulation for a distance of three feet from the duct
outlet. Sec. 7715 SBC
110. Combustion air as required by SBr 7722 shall be provided. Air
intakes shall be provided from the exterior of the building.
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111. Ducts shall be securely supported by metal hangers, straps, lugs
or brackets. Sec. 7724-2-a SBC
112. No nails shall be driven through the duct walls and no
unnecessary holes shall be cut in them. Sec. 7724-2-b
113. Where return air is taken from first floor through a register box
placed between studs, the stud space containing such box shall be
effectively sealed. Sec. 7724-3 SBC
114. Return air ducts passing through an attached private garage shall
be sealed against fumes.
115. Exposed warm air ducts passing through attached private garages
whether heated or not shall be insulated with non-combustible
insulation. Sec. 7724-7. Such insulation shall have an R -factor of
4.0.
116. Underground duct construction and installation shall meet all the
requirements of SBC 7726.
No underground duct shall be installed where water connections may
occur unless means are provided to collect and drain surface and
underground water by the installation of drain the around the
perimeter of the space served by the underground duct system. Sec.
7726-2 SBC
This type of duct system requires an on-site inspection by the
inspector prior to pouring of the concrete slab.
Requires a vapor barrier between fill and the bottom of the slab.
This shall be a 4 mil. polyethylene or equal. Sec. 772.6-5-a SBC
117. Floor slab insulation is required for these types of
installations. Insulation shall extend downward to the design frost
depth. See further requirements in Sec. 7726-6 and also AS"RAE 90-75.
118. Separate exhaust systems shall be located with respect to
building construction and other equipment so as to perdnit access to
the applicant. Sufficient clearance shall be maintained to permit
cleaning and servicing of applicant. Sec. 7903-4
119. Separate exhaust systems shall be provided for kitchen and
bathroom exhaust. Shall be exhausted to the outside atmosphere. Sec.
7729
120. All boiler and furnaces shall be provided with automatic safety
devices arranged to prevent excessive water temperatures, or air
temperatures by shutting off the fuel supply. Sec. 7903-5 SBC
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121. All limiting devices shall shut off fuel to all main burners.
Sec. 7903-5-c
122. It shall be the insa1lers responsibility to make pr --isions for
adequate air for combustion and draft hood dilution. Ser: .903-4
123. All pipe used for the distribution of natural or liquid petroleum
gas shall be steel, wrought iron, copper or brass of full weight
standard gauge and thickness. Steel and wrought iron shall comply
with ASAB 36-10.
Copper tubing shall be of standard type K or L, complying with ASTM
B88.
Joints shall be made by approved flared gas fittings or by brazing
with material having a melting point in excess of 1000 degrees.
Copper tubing shall not be used for piping with the burner heat zone
to pilot burners. SBC 8002
124. Gas piping in buildings shall be supported. Gas piping shall. not
be supported by or used to support other piping. See Sec. 8001 for
further information.
125. Condensate drips are not required for gas. A tee fitting with
the bottom outlet plugged or capped shall be installed at the base of
supplying piping when dropping down to an automatically controlled gas
burner. Sec. 8009 SBC.
126. Pipes passing through concrete, or other corrosive materials,
shall pass through sleeves, castings or be suitably coated to protect
against corros?c- and mechanical damage. Sec. 8014
127. Gas piping shall not be run in or through an air duct, clothes
chute, chimney or flue or ventilation duct. Sec. 8015 SBC
128. Piping run underground inside the building, or run in solid
floors such as concrete, shall be run in conduit or casings. Such
conduit shall be left open into an accessible location or be vented so
a leak will be readily detected. Sec. 8016 SBC
129. Any gas piping to be run underground outside the building shell
have not less than S inches of ground cover. Sec. 8017 SBC
130. Pipe underground shall be covered with a protective coating of 10
mil polyethylene or polyvinyl. The pipe shall not be threaded, but
shall be joined by welding or mechanical joints, and such joints shall
be protected. Sec. 8018 SBC
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131. When meter is installed on the exterior of the building walls, a
main shut-off valve, same size as the building main gas supply shall
be installed on the inside of the building between the meter and the
first branch gas line. Shall be installed in the first readily
accessible location and have permanently attached handle. This valve
shall be an approved lubricated plug or ball type. Sec. 8022 SBC
132. For each burning device there shall be provided, in the pipe
supplying same, and &djacent there to, an independent shut-off valve,
placed in an accessible location. All gas valves shall be of lever
handle type. Sec. 8023 SBC
133. After piping has been checked for leaks, it shall be fully
purged. Sec. 8031 SBC
134. The installation and maintenance of undiluted or diluted LP gas
installations shall be made to the standards of NFPA #58.
135. Hot water heaters of over 38,000 BTU shall be vented with 4" vent
pipes. T'ble #4 — -
136. Relief valve on hot water heater shall be full size and run to
within 18" of the floor. MHD 130-f-ee.
137. Maintain clearance to combustibles as required by your particular
installation (see note on vent stack).
138. Vent connectors used for gas appliances shall be of not less than
26 gals. sheet gauge, except that Type B vent material way be used
between the drafthood and the chimney. Pd(: 7407-b
Plan Check Done By:
T omas J. Jacob Hµilding Official
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