Transcription
Ad Hoc Code Review and Rulemaking Committee 2018 UPC Recommendations to the BoardLine#1.2.3.PB #RFA/RFIRulesaffectedBrief TitlePB0097RFAThomasJohnsonN/AJeff Quinn,FarrPlumbingand HeatingLetterChapter 1PB0128RFA(2018UPC)DLIScottThompsonAdd chapter 1 ofthe UPC into thePlumbing CodeLetter to Board re:Dishwasher airgaps, venting floordrains, boilerwater fill, for nextrule cycle.PB0135RFA(2018UPC)Also seeFinalInterpretation at line#84.SubmitterChapter 2definitionsChapter 2Definition of"building supply"and registereddesignprofessionalDefinition of “floordrain” and “floordrain –emergency”Proposal and CommitteerecommendationProposal: add chapter 1 of the UPC to thePlumbing Code.Recommendation: do not add chapter 1 ofthe UPC because MN uses rule chapter1300 for code administration.Addressed in RFAs below.Proposal: amend definitions of “buildingsupply” and change term “RegisteredProfessional Engineer” to “RegisteredDesign Professional”Datereviewedby PB8/29/19PB action8/29/19Items were addressed in RFA’s submitted to theAd Hoc Committee – no further discussion.8/29/19The Board accepted the recommendation aspresented to amend term “RegisteredProfessional Engineer” to Registered DesignProfessional.Recommendation: amend the definitions of“building supply” and “RegisteredProfessional Engineer” as proposed. SeePB0135.Proposal: amend definition of “floor drain”and “floor drain – emergency” as proposed.Recommendation: define “floor drain –emergency” as “Floor drains that DO NOTSERVE AS A RECEPTOR THAT arelocated in restrooms, under emergencyeyewash/shower equipment and in laundryrooms.” No definition for “floor drain.”8/29/19The Board accepted the recommendation aspresented.(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odifyAcceptN/A1. AcceptRegisteredDesignProfessional asThe Board accepted the recommendation topresented2. Acceptamend the definition of “building supply” withbuildingone modification: Remove “is” as follows:supply with“Building Supply. The pipe is carrying potablewater from municipal water supply ”modification (remove“is”)1. Floor drain: The Board agreed to keep the 1. Acceptdefinition of floor drain with a modification towithadd language shown in ALL CAPS: Floormodificatiodrains that DO NOT SERVE AS Ans notedRECEPTOR THAT are located inin ALLrestrooms, under emergencyCAPSeyewash/shower equipment and in laundry2. Amend torooms.”emergenc1 Page
Line#PB #RFA/RFISubmitterRulesaffectedBrief TitleProposal and CommitteerecommendationDatereviewedby PBPB action2. Floor drain – emergency: The Boardagreed to amend to “emergency floor drain”in lieu of “floor drain – emergency.”(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odifyy floordrainThe Board discussed whether the languageshould read “floor drain, emergency” or“emergency floor drain.” The language ‘floordrain, emergency” is used in Table 702.1;however, “emergency floor drain” is defined inthe definitions; therefore, the Board agreed toaccept the recommendation but amend to“emergency floor drain” in lieu of “floor drain atrickLorio, City ofMinneapolisChapter 2Definition of“potable water”Proposal: amend definition of “potablewater” as proposed.8/29/19Recommendation: leave definition of“potable water” as is in 2018 UPC.Chapter 22012 UPC,sections414.3 &807.4, MNDefinition of“quick-actingvalve”Proposal: amend definition of “quick-actingvalve” as proposedAir gap fittings anddrainage fromdomesticdishwashersQuestion: May a domestic dishwasher bedrained to a lower floor, without theinstallation of an approved air gap fittingwith an indirect drain?The Board agreed with the recommendation aspresented after discussion noted below.AcceptWeum read the definition of potable water. TheBoard discussed leaving “potable water” butdefining “water for human consumptionThe definition of Human Consumption inSection 604.2 of the 2018 UPC would affect themanufacturer’s lead content. Tran readException 2 of Section 604.2 of the 2018 UPC.8/29/19The Board rejected the proposal and acceptedlanguage to modify the 2018 UPC, Section609.10 as follows: “Building water supplysystems where water hammer occurs shall beprovided with water hammer arrestors to absorbthe resulting high pressures. Water hammer ”N/AThe Board agreed that no further discussionwas needed at the 8/29/2019 meeting.Recommendation: Full-board discussionRejectproposal.Amend 2018UPC Section609.10 asshown5.11.2016: No, a domestic dishwasher cannotdrain to a lower floor without the installation of2 Page
Line#PB #RFA/RFISubmitterRulesaffectedBrief TitleAnswer: No. The Minnesota PlumbingBoard interprets UPC Sections 414.3 and807.4 as incorporated into the MinnesotaPlumbing Code by Minnesota Rule4714.0050, to require a domesticdishwasher to discharge through a listed airgap fitting. The air gap fitting must bereferenced in chapter 14 of the 2012 UPCas amended by Minnesota Rules ngSupply”See alsoPB0135PB0085See eTechnology2012 UPCsection204.0, MNRule4714.0050Definition ofBuilding SupplyDavidHenrich,BergersonCaswell,Inc./MNWater WellAssoc2012 UPCsection204, Table604.1, andIS 7(2.6.1), MNRule, part4714.0050Sec.603.5.15,part4714.0050Use ofpolyethylenepiping for buildingsupply pipingSeanFlaherty,PresidentMN Chapterof the NFSAProposal and CommitteerecommendationQuestion: Is the pipe supplying water to awater meter or pressure tank inside thebuilding considered part of the buildingsupply?Datereviewedby PBPB actionN/AFinal Interpretation issued (in response to aletter) May 11, 2016. Yes, the pipe supplyingwater to a water meter or pressure tank insidethe building is considered part of the buildingsupply.N/AFinal Interpretation issued June 15, 2016. Yes,polyethylene piping, when used for buildingsupply, can be installed inside and underbuildings8/29/19The Board agreed that no modifications werenecessary following discussion below:Final interpretation issued March 20, 2017.Todnem asked the Board if there needed to beany further discussion and Peterson said thisshould be addressed in the Licensing rules, notthe Plumbing Code. Minnesota Plumbing Code603.5.15.1 (renumbered to 603.5.14) would notbe affected.Answer: Yes.Question: Based on the Plumbing Board’sMay 11, 2016, Final Interpretation, canpolyethylene piping, when used for buildingsupply, be installed inside and underbuildings?an approved air gap fitting with an indirect drain.The air gap fitting must be referenced in chap14 of the 2012 UIPC as amended by MN Ruleschapter 4714(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odifyAnswer: Yes.Double Checkbackflowpreventionassemblies (DC)and double checkdetector fireprotectionbackflowpreventionassemblies thatare an integralQuestion: Is additional backflow protectionrequired if all of the following conditions aremet: (1) an individual licensed underMinnesota Statutes chapter 299M installs afire protection system; (2) the fire protectionsystem includes as an integral component adouble check backflow prevention assembly(DC) that meets ASSE 1015 and meets therequirements of NFPA 13, Parts8.16.1.1.3.1 and 8.16.1.1.3.2 or a doublecheck detector fire protection backflowprevention assembly that meets ASSE 1048NomodificationsnecessaryBackflow protector is part of the fire system perTran.3 Page
Line#11.12.PB #PB0102RFA/RFIRFA(2018UPC)Cathy Tran,DLIRulesaffected4714.0301Brief TitleProposal and Committeerecommendationpart of a fireprotection system.and meets the requirements of NFPA 13,Parts 8.16.1.1.3.1 and 8.16.1.1.3.2; and (3)neither a reduced pressure principlebackflow prevention assembly nor areduced pressure detector fire protectionbackflow prevention assembly is requiredby section 603.5.15.1 of the MinnesotaPlumbing Code?chapters 3-5,variousPB0102RFA(2018UPC)13.SubmitterCathy Tran,DLI301.2.5chapters 3-5,variousRecommendation: Delete Minn. rule part4714.0301(2) Proposal: Delete 2018 UPC sec.301.2.5 (Existing Buildings) in its entirety.Already addressed in Minn. rule 4714.0101,subparts 3 and 6.Recommendation: Delete 2018 UPC sec.301.2.5 in its entirety.Proposal: Becker to make tables toaddress ΔT 50 (conditioned space) and ΔT100 (unconditioned space).N/AN/AAnswer: No. Uniform Plumbing Codesection 603.5.23, as adopted in theMinnesota Plumbing Code, Minn. R. parts4716.0096 and 4716.0097, and Minn. Stat.§ 326B.437 still apply to the backflowassembly(1) Proposal: Delete Minn. rule part4714.0301 (default to use 2018 UPC)Committee312 and313Pipe expansionRecommendation: Use proposed Table313.3.1 as modifiedDatereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented. The Board previously determinedthat 4714 is the controlling document and the2018 UPC would be adopted as the reference.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept8/29/19,6/17/198/29/2019: Becker submitted Exhibit A and JimPeterson and Zach Barnaal submitted ExhibitsB and C on behalf of DLI. The Board agreed to accept Exhibit Bwith modifications. Modifications areshown on attached Exhibit B2. Add a footnote #6 to Table 313.3, at line“Schedule 40 PVC and ABS DWV”under column “Horizontal”: Forexpansion loops, see Table 313.3.18/29/19:Accept withmodificationsas noted onExhibit B.1.Modificationsaccepted withaddition of 10and 20 feet –See ExhibitB.24 Page
Line#14.PB #RFA/RFI16.RulesaffectedBrief TitleCathy Tran,DLITable313.3chapters 3-5,variousPB0102N/AProposal and Committeerecommendation(4) Proposal: Add footnote 6 to PC)Cathy Tran,DLI4714.0314chapters 3-5,variousN/ACommittee407.4Transient PublicLavatoriesRecommendation: DLI will bringrecommendation to Board for discussion.See also Item 13 above as part ofdiscussion(3) Proposal: Delete Minn. rule 4714.0314(default to use 2018 UPC fortunneling/trenching)Datereviewedby PB6/17/19PB action Table title change: Schedule 40 PVCand ABS DWV and Storm PipeExpansion Table6/17/19 Discussion:Installation shall compensate for thermalexpansion and contraction. Expansion jointsshall be utilized in vertical straight runs inexcess of thirty (30) feet (9,144 mm) providedthey are installed per manufacturer’s installationinstructions.Except piping buried below ground, horizontaland vertical piping must be installed withrestraint fittings or a minimum twenty-four (24)inches (610 mm) 45 degree offset every thirty(30) feet (9144 mm)Becker said he would revise the tables toincorporate formulas for ABS and PVC andbring back to the Board at a later date.6/17/2019: Table 313.3 is connected to theabove tables; therefore, it will be discussedwhen tables above are revised and broughtback to Board.6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas e above6/17/19:ModifyAcceptRecommendation: Delete Minn. rule4714.0314Proposal: delete section 407.4 TransientPublic LavatoriesAccept5 Page
Line#17.PB #RFA/RFICathy 714.0414.3chapters 3-5,variousRedundancy Dishwasher listedair gap devicePB0102RFA(2018UPC)20.Brief TitlePB0102RFA19.RulesaffectedProposal and CommitteerecommendationRecommendation: delete section 407.4 of2018 UPC.(5) Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0409RFA(2018UPC)18.SubmitterCathy Tran,DLI4714.0418chapters 3-5,variousPB0102RFA(2018UPC)Cathy Tran,DLI4714.0421chapters 3-5,variousRecommendation: Amend rule part4714.0409 to reflect the additions ofnationally recognized standards in the bodyof the code that are also referencedstandards under Chapter 17 of the UPC2018, strike IAPMO IGC 155 references(see PB0102)Proposal: Delete “through an air gap fittingin accordance with Section 807.4 in section414.3 and delete section 807.4.Recommendation: add language tosections 414.3 and 807.3, “or run thedischarge line as high as possible under thecountertop, securely fastened.” (Section807.3 of 2018 UPC renumbered section807.4) See 1/14/19 Ad Hoc meetingminutes.Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0418,regarding section 418.7, add a reference toother sections (1017, 1009.1, 1011.1, and1017.1)Recommendation: Full Board review;committee recommends adding definitionsfor “open parking garage” and “enclosedparking garage.”Proposal: Use 2018 UPC language, deleteMinn. rule 4714.0421, result: changetemperature from 110 degrees F to 120degrees F (relocated to section 407.3 in2018 UPC).Datereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.AcceptNote: Tran noted that the recommendation aspresented is correct. Marciniak previouslyconfirmed that IGC 155 (2018 version) wassuperseded by ASME A112.19.7 (2012version).6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.AcceptCurrently neither are defined; therefore, DLIreferences the building code for “open parkinggarage” and “enclosed parking garage”definitions.6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6 Page
Line#21.PB #RFA/RFI25.Cathy Tran,DLI4714.0501chapters 3-5,variousCathy Tran,DLI4714.0504chapters 3-5,variousN/AN/A24.Brief 018UPC)22.SubmitterCommittee505.4.1Single-wall heatexchangerPB0102PB0102RFA(2018UPC)Cathy Tran,DLI4714.0507chapters 3-5,variousRFA(2018UPC)Cathy Tran,DLI4714.0508chapters 3-5,variousProposal and CommitteerecommendationRecommendation: delete Minn. rule4714.0421, result: change temperature from110 degrees F to 120 degrees F.Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0501 toexclude chimneys, vents and theirconnectors because not plumbing.Recommendation: Amend Minn. rule4714.0501 to exclude chimneys, vents andtheir connectors because not plumbing.Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0504,subp. 2, to add “Discharge piping shall beinstalled in accordance with Section 608.5.”Recommendation: Amend Minn. rule4714.0504, subp. 2, to add “Dischargepiping shall be installed in accordance withSection 608.5.” Delete “[NFPA 54: 10.25.5]”that is in the rule.Discussion of the change for single-wallexchange in UPC 2018, Section 505.4.1,and current Minn. rule 603.5.4.1. Minn. Ruledoes not have a heat-transfer medium thatis listed as a toxicity rating or Class of 1.No recommendation.Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0507,subp. 2 regarding Relief Valve Discharge, toreplace the Minnesota amendment and use2018 UPC language.Recommendation: Amend Minn rule4714.507, subp. 2 regarding Relief ValveDischarge, to replace the Minnesotaamendment and use 2018 UPC language.Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0508 toeffectively use 2018 UPC language for508.4 Appliances in Attics and Under-FloorDatereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19No recommendationNo Action6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept7 Page
Line#PB #RFA/RFISubmitterRulesaffectedBrief TitleProposal and CommitteerecommendationSpaces, and maintain deletion of sections508.0 to cker509510.2.2730.Delete thosesection in theirentiretyN/A4714.051129.chapters 3-5,variousPB0104RFA(2018UPC)28.Cathy Tran,DLIPB0115RFA(2018UPC)DLI4714.0601Delete 4714.0511Various chapter 6proposals (DLI)PB0114RFA(2018UPC)MDH4714.0603Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)Recommendation: Amend Minn. rule4714.0508 to effectively use 2018 UPClanguage for 508.4 Appliances in Attics andUnder-Floor Spaces, and maintain deletionof sections 508.0 to 508.3.3.Proposal: Amend Minn. rule 4714.0509 toinclude deletion of UPC section 509.15,Venting of Appliances.Recommendation: delete section 509 in itsentirety, including 509.15, of the 2018 UPC.Proposal: Delete UPC sections 509.0through 510.2.27 in their entirety.Recommendation: Delete UPC sections509.0 through 510.2.27; these deletionsalready covered in other recommendationor already in Minn. rule 4714.0510.Proposal: Delete Minn. rule 4714.0511because no section 511 in 2018 UPC.Recommendation: Delete 4714.0511.Proposal: renumber section 601(4714.0601) to 602, per 2018 UPCRecommendation: correct numberingProposal: Keep the current Minnesotaamendment in Minn. rule 4714.0603, subp.1 as is.Datereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.AcceptRecommendation: Keep the currentMinnesota amendment in Minn. rule4714.0603, subp. 1 as is. (No actionnecessary)8 Page
Line#31.PB #RFA/RFIRulesaffectedBrief ious chapter 6proposals (MDH)PB0092FinalInterpretationDouglas R.Morin603.2Double checkassemblyProposal and CommitteerecommendationProposal: Keep the current Minnesotaamendment in Minn. rule 4714.0603, subp.5.Recommendation: Keep the currentMinnesota amendment in Minn. rule4714.0603, subp. 5. (No action necessary)Question 1: Can a backflow preventerapproved to ASSE 1022 be installed on adomestic water line serving a combi-ovenpursuant to Minnesota Plumbing Codesection 603.2?Datereviewedby PB6/17/19PB action6/17/19No action necessary – clarification onlyThe Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odifyAcceptNo actionAnswer: No. Table 603.2 explicitly statesthat a backflow preventer approved toASSE 1022 is appropriate for carbonatedbeverage machines or dispensers. A combioven is not a carbonated beverage machineor dispenser. UPC section 603.2, asadopted in chapter 4714, requires backflowprevention devices or assemblies to complywith Table 603.2.Question 2: Is a backflow preventerapproved to ASSE 1012 a suitable devicefor the installation on a combi-oven undersection 603.2 when approved by theAuthority Having Jurisdiction?Answer: Yes. ASSE 1012 is not specificallylisted in Table 603.2. Devices approved toASSE 1012 are not explicitly addressed asapproved devices in Table 603.2 so theAuthority Having Jurisdiction must approveits use, including for use on a combi-oven.9 Page
Line#PB asJohnsonRFAJoel dmanRulesaffected4714.0603.2 and tableTable603.2603.5.8603.5.10Brief TitleWhether an AVPcan have a valvedownstream.Table 603.2,AtmosphericVacuum BreakerInstallationVarious chapter 6proposals (DLI)Exception toSteam or HotWater BoilersRFA(2018UPC)MDH603.5.18Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)RFA(2018UPC)MDH603.5.21Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)Proposal and CommitteerecommendationPending litigation.Proposal: Amend Table 603.2 (and 1401)to replace “No valve downstream” with“have outlet open to atmospheric pressure”consistent with the 2017 edition of ASSE1001.Recommendation: leave language as is inthe code because proposed amendmentwould require updating reference to the2017 edition of ASSE for consistency;concern that updating this referencedstandard edition could lead to otherreferenced standard updates, which woulddefeat the purpose of adopting a modelcode.Proposal: renumber 603.5.18 to 603.5.17Recommendation: renumberProposal: Amend section 603.5.10 byadding an exception for 1- and 2-familydwellings.Recommendation: do not add anexception for 1- and 2-family homes; use2018 UPC language as is.Proposal: Renumber section 603.5.18 to603.5.17 to reflect 2018 UPC numbering.Recommendation: Renumber section603.5.18 to 603.5.17.Proposal: Section 603.5.21 is new to the2018 UPC, keep it incorporated as is.Datereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.AcceptFinal Interpretation issued 10/8/2018;10 P a g e
Line#39.40.PB 04.11)MDHVarious chapter 6proposals (DLI)Amend 2018 UPClanguage re:potable water andlead content604.11Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)Table604.1,chapter 14Add NSF SE17304 to theReferencedStandards Fittingscolumn for CPVCfittings in Table604.1PB0118RFA(2018UPC)43.4714.0604Brief A(2018UPC)41.SubmitterPB0114RFA(2018UPC)Rich OlsonMDH604.10Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)Proposal and CommitteerecommendationRecommendation: Incorporate (new) 2018UPC section 603.5.21 as is. (No actionnecessary)Proposal: repeal rule Minn. rule 4714.0604in its entirety.Recommendation: repeal Minn. rule4714.0604. Use 2018 UPC language re:lead content (604.2)Proposal: amend 2018 UPC languageregarding definition of potable water andSection 604.2 on lead content by revising“water for human consumption” to “potablewater” (Committee recommends deletingMN amendment)Recommendation: do not amend; use2018 UPC language.Proposal: Do not amend Minn. rule section604.11, keep the 2018 UPC language.Recommendation: Do not amend section604.11, keep the 2018 UPC language(604.2). (No action necessary)Proposal: Amend Table 604.1 and addNSF SE 17304 to the ReferencedStandards chapter.Datereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.AcceptRecommendation: do not amend Table604.1 to add NSF SE 17304.Proposal: Renumber Minn. rule 604.10 to604.9 to reflect 2018 UPC numbering.Recommendation: Renumber 604.10 to604.911 P a g e
Line#44.45.PB #PB0114RFA/RFIRFA(2018UPC)48.607.3Brief TitleDrinking waterprotectionMDH607.4Tanks used arious chapter 6proposals (DLI)Proposal and CommitteerecommendationProposal: Amend 2018 UPC section 607.3for potable water tanksRecommendation: Amend 2018 UPCsection 607.3 as written in the RFA.Proposal: Amend 2018 UPC section 607.4Recommendation: Amend 2018 UPCsection 607.4 as written in RFA except lastsentence of RFA language should read:“Overflow pipe shall discharge through anair gap.”Proposal: repeal Minn. rule 4714.0608, use2018 UPC entMarsolek,DaveWagnerPB0113UPC 609.1,312.6UPC sec. 609.1.Installation4714. 609Meter location,section 609.11PB action6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented in chart – The word “No” isremoved from the last sentence as shown inPB0114.“No o Overflow may be connected directly toany drain, sanitary sewer, or storm sewer”Accept6/17/19The Board modified the proposal andrecommendation as shown below and acceptedthe modified recommendation.MODIFIED Proposal: Amend Minn. rule4714.0608, use 2018 UPC language.AcceptmodifiedlanguageRecommendation: repeal part 4714.0608Proposal: amend 2018 UPC sections 312.6, 609.1PB0103Datereviewedby PB6/17/19Recommendation: Amend water pipe burydepth requirements: “Building supply andyard piping shall be not less than 12 inches(305 mm) below the maximum local frostdepth in accordance with Section 312.6, oran alternative approved by the AuthorityHaving Jurisdiction.” PB to define“maximum frost depth” or find a publishedsource of maximum frost depth.Proposal: amend Minn. rule 4714.0609.11to require water meters be located as closeas possible to the point of entrance of thepotable water supply pipe.6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.MODIFIED Recommendation: Amend MNRule 4714.0608, use the 2018 UPC but amend608.5 and use the verbiage as presented inPB0115.The recommendation matches NFPA 24 andthe Board agreed to accept therecommendation with no need for the PB todefine “maximum frost depth” or find apublished source of maximum frost depth.(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odifyAcceptAccept asmodifiedWagner and Tran no longer need to review andbring a revised recommendation back to theBoard as discussed earlier.6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept12 P a g e
Line#49.PB 09.6 and611.0through611.3Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)609.10Quick actingvalves, waterhammer, section609.10MDH609.11 to609.12Various chapter 6proposals (MDH)PB0115RFA(2018UPC)53.Brief 018UPC)50.SubmitterDLI611.3.1Various chapter 6proposals Amend Table701.1 to allow theuse of reinforcedconcrete pipe asdescribed inASTM C76RFA(2018UPC)DLI701.1chapter 7, variousProposal and CommitteerecommendationRecommendation: amend Minn. rule4714.0609.11 as drafted in RFA.Proposal: Maintain Minnesota amendmentsin rule chapter 4714 to sections 609.6 and611.0 through 611.3.Recommendation: Maintain Minnesotaamendments to sections 609.6 and 6110through 611.3.Proposal: define “quick-acting valve” asused in section 609.10.Datereviewedby PBPB action(A)ccept(R)eject(M)odify6/17/19The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept6/17/19The Board agreed that it would be too difficult todefine “quick-acting valve” and after muchdiscussion agreed to table this item.Table6/17/19The Board rejected the recommendation aspresented because section 609.11 would bereplaced. Pipe insulation removed.Reject6/17/19The Board agreed to accept modified proposaland recommendation as shown below.MODIFIED Proposal: add subsection 611.5 toMinn. rule 4714.0611MODIFIED Recommendation: add subsection611.5 as proposed. See RFA PB0115.The Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.Accept asmodifiedThe Board agreed to accept recommendationas presented.AcceptRecommendation: Full-board discussionProposal: Renumber in Minn. rule, section609.11 to 609.12, keep Minnesotaamendment.Recommendation: Renumber in Minn. rule,section 609.11 to 609.12, keep Minnesotaamendment.Proposal: add subsection 611.3.1 to Minn.rule 4714.0611Recommendation: add subsection 611.3.1as proposed. See RFA PB0115.Proposal: Amend Table 701.2 of Chapter 7to add ASTM C76 reinforced concrete pipesand ASTM C443 as proposedRecommendation: amend as proposedwith addition of footnote stating, “**Forstorm sewer application only”Proposal: minor corrections andrenumbering to coordinate with numberingchanges in the 2018 UPC6/17/196/17/19Accept13 P a g e
Line#55.PB #RFA/RFI57.PB0133RFA(2018UPC)59.Brief TitleAaronGansonRobert GMooreTable(s)701.1 (and1701.1)Table701.1polypropylenepipe per ASTMF2764, Table701.1 and Table1701.1(referencedstandards)Add ASTM F2562to Table LIDLI705.10.2ExpansionJoints707.4.1chapter 7, variouschapter 7, variousRecommendation: amend as proposed.See 3/11/19 meeting minutes.Proposal: Add polypropylene pipe perASTM F2736 and ASTM F2764 to Tables701.1 and 1701.1 for sanitary buildingsewers. See 3/11/19 meeting minutes.Recommendation: add the ASTMstandards, and joints and connectionssection as proposed (with updatednumbering per the UPC 2018).Proposal: add ASTM F2562 standard toTable 701.1 (renumbered Table 701.2)Recommendation: do nothing, do not addASTM F2562 to Table 701.1.Proposal: delete Minnesota ruleamendment and use the 2018 UPClanguageDLI707.4chapter 7, variousDatereviewedby PBPB ge:adddeflectiontest)6/17/19MODIFIED recommendation: Add footnote *** With no change indirection and deflection test. Add the ASTM standards with updatednumbering per the UPC 2018 underbuilding sewer pipe and fittings.Accept asmodified (anddeflectiontest wasadded at mmendation: amend as proposed(use the 2018 UPC language)Proposal: eliminate the cleanoutrequirement for back-to-back (or common)vertical fixture drains installed at same levelby deleting Section 707.4.1Recommendation: delete section 707.4.1Proposal: delete exception #3 of Section707.4PB0121RFA(2018UPC)Proposal and CommitteerecommendationRecommendation: keep exception #3 (DLIcan review the RFA and resubmit)No directional changes. If good enough forsanitary sewer use then acceptable for stormuse. Storm use would have cheaper pipeoptions available that could be used.The Board agreed to accept therecommendation as presented.8/29/2019: The Board agreed with theirdecision to Accept the recommendation on7/16/2019.AcceptAccept7/16/2019: The Board agreed to accept therecommendation as presented.7/16/19The Board agreed to accept therecommendation as presented.Accept7/16/19The Board agreed to accept therecommendation as re-submitted using the2021 UPC preprint language as follows:Exceptions:(3) Excepting the building drain, its horizontalbranches, kitchen sinks, and urinals, a cleanoutAccept asmodified14 P a g e
Line#60.PB #RFA/RFI63.PB0127RFA(2018UPC)Brief Title710.10PeterDaniels, PEScottThompsonchapter 7, various710.10 and906.4Do PlumbingCode sections710.10 and 906.4apply to exteriorsumps andreceiving tanks?Sec. 712.1Amend section712.1 [and4714.0712, erDLI715 - CIPPchapter 7, r 7, variousProposal and CommitteerecommendationProposal: add an exception to Section710.10 for vents serving elevator sumpsan
Ad Hoc Code Review and Rulemaking Committee 2018 UPC Recommendations to the Board . Line # PB # RFA/RFI Submitter Rules affected Brief Title Proposal and Committee recommendation Date reviewed by PB PB action (A)ccept (R)eject (M)odify 1. PB0097 RFA . Thomas Johnson . Chapter 1 .
