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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07201ORDINANCE NO. 7201 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, TITLE IV, OF THE PUEBLO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PLUMBING REGULATIONS; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, 2003 EDITION, TOGETHER WITH THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE, 2003 EDITION, UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, 2003 EDITION, ALL PROMULGATED AND PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS, 5001 E. PHILADELPHIA ST., ONTARIO, CA 91761 -2816; AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, STANDARD "24" INSTALLATION OF PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS AND THEIR APPURTENANCES, 2002 EDITION, PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION, BATTERYMARCH PARK, QUINCY, MASSACHUSETTS 02269; PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE PROVISIONS OF THESE CODES; AND PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF SUCH CODES BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, COLORADO, that: (Brackets indicates material to be deleted; underscoring indicates material to be added.) SECTION 1. Section 1, Chapter 4, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code of the City of Pueblo is amended to read as follows: 4 -4 -1: UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE -- ADOPTION BY REFERENCE (a) The Uniform Plumbing Code, [1997] 2003 edition, including all appendices, tables and installation standards, promulgated and published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, [20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, California 91789- 2825] 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761 -2816 herein referred to as Plumbing Code or U.P.C., as amended by this Chapter, together with the minor codes entitled, "Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code," (U.S.P.S.H.T.C.), [1997] 2003 edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, [20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, California 91789 -2825] 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761 -2816 and the Uniform Solar Energy Code (U.S.E.C.), [1997] 2003 edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, [20001 Walnut Drive South, Walnut, California 91789 -2825] 5001 E. Philadelphia St., Ontario, CA 91761 -2816 and the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.), Standard "24" Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, [1995] 2002 edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269, are hereby adopted and enacted by reference, and made a part hereof as if set forth in full; provided, however, that the following portions of the U.P.C. are not adopted and are expressly deleted: Table 1 -1 entitled "Plumbing Permit Fees," Chapter 5 entitled "Water Heaters," Chapter 12 entitled "Fuel Piping," Chapter 13 entitled "Medical Gas Systems," and including Appendix G entitled "Graywater Systems for Single Family Dwellings," Appendix J entitled "Reclaimed Water Systems for Non - Residential Buildings, Appendix K entitled "Private Sewage Disposal Systems," [and] Appendix L entitled "Alternate Plumbing Systems" and Appendix E entitled "Manufactured /Mobile Home Parks And Recreational Vehicle Parks. Copies of these Codes are available in the office of the Regional Building Department for distribution and sale to the public. All plumbing and drainage pipes, equipment and systems or parts thereof within the City shall be regulated by and installed, constructed, altered and repaired in conformance with the terms and provisions of this Chapter and the Uniform Plumbing Code, [1997] 2003 edition, herein adopted by reference, except as the same may be excluded from and specifically not covered by this Chapter and said Uniform Plumbing Code. SECTION 2. Section 2, Chapter 4, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows: 4 -4 -2: AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (a) Section 102.1 of the U.P.C. entitled "[Administrative Authority] Authority Havina Jurisdiction" is amended to read as follows: "Administration and enforcement of this Code and all related codes are delegated to the Pueblo Regional Building Department." (b) " Section 102.3 of the U.P.C. entitled "Violations and Penalties" is amended to read as follows: "Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code, upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 4 -4 -9 of the [1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of] Pueblo Municipal Code The application of any such penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions." follows: (c) Section 103.4.1 of the U.P.C. entitled "Permit Fees" is amended to read as "Fees shall be as set in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council." (d) Section 103.4.2 of the U.P.C. entitled "Plan Review Fees" is amended to read as follows: "Fees shall be as set in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council." (e) Section 103.5.6 of the U.P.C. entitled "Reinspections" the fourth Paragraph is amended to read as follows: "To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall file a written application upon a furnished form and pay the reinspection fee as set in the fee resolution adopted by the City Council." (f) The Uniform Plumbing Code is amended by the addition of new Section to read as follows. "Section 104.0 "Plumbing Board of Appeals." There is hereby created a Plumbing Board of Appeals to perform the functions set forth in Chapter 1 of Title IV of the [1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of] Pueblo Municipal Code (g) Section 202.0 of the U.P.C. entitled "Definition of Terms." The following terms are amended to read as follows: "[Administrative Authority] Authority Having Jurisdiction - as defined in Section 102.1 of this Code as amended. "Plumbing" is the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, extension and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with any of the following: sanitary or storm drainage facilities, the venting systems and the public or private water supply systems within or adjacent to any buildings, structure, or conveyance; also the practice and materials used in the installation, maintenance, extension or alteration of stormwater, liquid waste or sewerage, and water supply systems of any premises from the public water main or other acceptable source of water supply to its connection with any point of public disposal or other acceptable disposal system. "Plumbing system" means and includes all potable water supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures and traps, all drainage and vent pipes and all building drains, including their respective joints and connections, devices, receptacles and appurtenances within the property lines of the premises, and shall include potable water piping, potable water treating or water - connected equipment." (h) Section 202.0 of the U.P.C. entitled "Definition of Terms" is amended to include the term jurisdiction which shall be defined as follows: "Jurisdiction shall mean the City Council as defined in Section 4 -1 -2 of the [1971 Code of Ordinances] Pueblo Municipal Code (i) Section 305.0 "Sewers Required" is amended by the addition of a new Section to read as follows: "Section 305.4 Taps made to existing sanitary sewers for building sewers draining into the existing sanitary sewer system of the City shall be made by an approved mechanical cutting device and an approved saddle or by removing a section of sewer pipe, and the installation of a new pipe section or sections with a wye saddle and an approved coupling to make the joint at the juncture of the new pipe with the existing system. Such work shall be done by either a Plumbing Contractor or Plumbing Utility Contractor who is licensed to do such work as provided by Title IV, Chapter 1 of the [1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of] Pueblo Municipal Code Connections to new sanitary sewers or newly repaired sanitary systems and installations of building sewers from the main sewer to the building drain (as required by Section 305.0) shall be installed by a Plumbing Contractor or a Plumbing Utility Contractor who is licensed to do such work. When a sewer main is installed in the street or alley right -of -way, the building sewer, as defined in this Code, shall be installed to the property line and properly marked with magnetic ductile tape for the full length of said sewer line. Building sewers, including each tap and wye, shall be inspected by personnel of either the Pueblo Regional Building Department or the [Engineering Division of] the City Department of [Public Works] Wastewater follows: 0) Section 413.1 of the U.P.C. entitled "Fixture Count" is amended to read as "Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities as prescribed in Table 4 -1 of this Code as amended." (k) Section 413.2 of the U.P.C. entitled "Access to Fixtures" is deleted. (1) Section 413.3 of the U.P.C. entitled "Separate Facilities" the " Exceptions " is [deleted] amended to read as follows Residential installations. A single restroom may be provided for both sexes and service sinks may be eliminated for the following: a. Mercantile Occupancies of two thousand (2,000) square feet or fewer and have no food service and usable by both the public and employees. b. Office, Medical and Dental clinics of one thousand (1,000) square feet or fewer and usable by both the public and employees. (m) Section 413.4 of the U.P.C. entitled "Fixture Requirements for Special Occupancies" is deleted. (n) Section 413.5 of the U.P.C. entitled "Facilities in Mercantile and Business Occupancies Serving Customers" is deleted. (o) Section 413.6 of the U.P.C. entitled "Food Service Establishments" is deleted. (p) Section 415.1 of the U.P.C. is amended to read as follows: "A removable panel of sufficient size shall be provided to access the pump, but in case less than a fourteen (14) inch by fourteen (14) inch opening with at least eighteen (18) inches clear space in front of the access opening." (q) Table 4 -1 of the U.P.C. entitled "Minimum Plumbing Facilities" is amended to read as follows: "Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities, including provisions for handicap accessibility in accordance with Chapter 11 of the [1997 Uniform] 2003 International Building Code and the [1996] 1998 ICC / ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standards. "The total occupant load shall be determined by using Table 10 -A "Occupant Load Factor" of the [1997 Uniform] 2003 International Building Code and is assumed to be based on fifty percent (50 %) male and fifty percent (50 %) female. "EXCEPTION: Where circumstances dictate a different ratio is needed, the adjustment shall be approved by the Building Official. [See the attached Table 4 -1 as amended.]" (r) Section 601.0 of the U.P.C. entitled "Running Water Required" is amended by the addition of a new Section to read as follows: "Section 601.4 In dwellings and buildings intended for human occupancy, hot water shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures and equipment used for bathing, washing, culinary purposes, cleaning of laundry or building maintenance." (s) Section 604.1 of the U.P.C. is amended by the addition of the following exception to read as follows: (t) "EXCEPTION: All new or replaced water service piping [less] fewer than two (2) inches (51 mm) from the main to the meter shall be no lighter than Type L Copper. All service piping two (2) inches 51 mm) or larger shall be Type K Copper, Class 50 or Ductile Iron, Class 150 Asbestos Cement, or PVC American Water Works association approved pressure pipe or other approved material. Water service piping shall be installed to a minimum of forty -eight (48) inches (2119.2 mm) depth from the top of the pipe." (t) Section 605.3 of the U.P.C., the first sentence is amended to read as follows: "A fullway valve controlling all outlets shall be installed inside a building or structure on the water service line in a readily accessible area." (u) Section 707.10 of the U.P.C. is amended to read as follows: "Each cleanout in piping two (2) inches (51 mm) or less in size shall be so installed so there is a clearance of not less than twelve (12) inches (305 mm) in front of the cleanout. Cleanouts in piping larger than two (2) inches (51 mm) shall have a clearance of not less than eighteen (18) inches (457 mm) in front of the cleanout." [ Cleanouts in underfloor piping shall be extended to or above the finished floor or shall be extended outside the building.] (v) Section 713.0 of the U.P.C. entitled "Building Sewers" is amended by the addition of a new Section to read as follows: "Section 713.7 "Private Sewer (Mains)" as defined in Chapter 2 of this Code, connecting to a public sewer system shall be installed according to the specifications and requirements of the City Department of Public Works. Plans and permits shall be as required by Chapter 1 of the U.P.C. Private sewer inspections shall be made by the City Department of Public Works or the Pueblo Regional Building Department." (w) [Section 603 of the U.P.C. entitled "Cross- Connection Control" is amended by the following addition: "All new or remodeled public buildings shall have a reduced pressure -type backflow preventer installed on the water service supplying such buildings or any portion thereof. "] Subsection 408.6 of the U.P.C. entitled "Setting' is amended by the addition a paragraph to read as follows: Where more than one (1) water closet or water closets and urinals are installed in a room, they shall be separated by an approved partition wall. Urinals set next to each other or another fixture shall have an approved splash auard. (x) Section 412.0 of the U.P.C. entitled " Floor Drains and Shower Stalls" is amended by the addition of a new subsection 412.2.4 to read as follows: 412.2.4 Within three (3) feet where a hot water heating appliance or any condensing equipment are located. (Y) Table 4 -1 Footnote 3 of the U.P.C. is amended to read as follows: 3. Drinking fountains, mop sinks or service sinks shall not be installed in restrooms. Service sinks shall be reauired on each floor where toilet facilities are reauired. (z) Section 603.0 of the U.P.C. entitled "Cross- Connection Control" is amended the followina addition: "All new or remodeled public buildings shall have a reduced pressure -type backflow preventer installed on the water service supplying such buildings or any portion thereof." as Subsection 604.2 the Exceptions is amended to read as follows: Type "M" copper tubing may be used for water piping when piping is above ground in or on a building. (bb) Subsection 1501.1 entitled "Applicability" is amended to read as follows: SECTION 3. follows: All piping penetrations of required fire - resistance rated walls, partitions, floors, floor /ceiling assemblies, roof /ceiling assemblies or shaft enclosures shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of the 2003 International Building Code, Chapter 6 and this Chapter. Section 3, Chapter 4, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code is amended to read as 4 -4 -3: AMENDMENTS TO MINOR CODES: (a) The [1997] 2003 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code (U.S.P.S.P.H.T.C.) is amended as follows: (1) Section 104.0 of the U.S.P.S.P.H.T.C. entitled "Administrative Authority" is amended to read as follows: "Administration and enforcement of this Code and all related codes are delegated to the Pueblo Regional Building Department." (2) Section 106.0 of the U.S.P.S.P.H.T.C. entitled "Violation and Penalties" is amended to read as follows: "Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code, upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 4 -4 -9 of the [1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of] Pueblo Municipal Code The application of any such penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions." (3) Section 110.0 of the U.S.P.S.P.H.T.C. entitled "Fees" is amended to read as follows: "Fees shall be as set in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council." (4) Chapter 4 of the U.S.P.S.P.H.T.C. entitled "Water Heaters and Vents" is deleted. (5) Chapter 5 of the U.S. P.S. P. H.T.C. entitled "Fuel Gas Piping" is deleted. (b) The [1997] 2000 edition of the Uniform Solar Energy Code (U.S.E.C.) is amended as follows: (1) Section 104.0 of the U.S.E.C. entitled "Administrative Authority" is amended to read as follows: "Administration and enforcement of this Code and all related codes are dele- gated to the Pueblo Regional Building Department." (2) Section 106.0 of the U.S.E.C. entitled "Violation and Penalties," the first sentence is amended to read as follows: "Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this Code, upon conviction shall be punished as provided in Section 4 -4 -9 of the [1971 Code of Ordinances of the City of] Pueblo Municipal Code The application of any such penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions." (3) Section 109.0 of the U.S.E.C. entitled "Cost of Permit" is amended to read as follows: "Fees shall be as set in the fee schedule adopted by the City Council." (c) The [1995] 2002 edition of Standard 24- National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.) is amended as follows: Section 1 -3 of the N.F.P.A. entitled "Definitions" is amended to read as follows: "Authority Having Jurisdiction" shall mean administration and enforcement of this Code and all related codes are delegated to the Pueblo Regional Building Department." .q F (T InN d Section 4, Chapter 4, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 4 -4 -4 Interpretation of the Uniform Plumbing Code Wherever in the Uniform Plumbing Code it is provided that anything must be done to the approval of or subject to the direction of the [administrative] authority having jurisdiction this shall be construed to give such officer only the discretion to determine whether the rules and standards established by the Uniform Plumbing Code have been complied with; and no such provision shall be construed as giving any officer discretionary powers as to what such regulations or standards shall be, or power to require conditions not prescribed by the Uniform Plumbing Code or to enforce the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code in an arbitrary or discriminatory manner. SECTION 5. follows: Section 6, Chapter 4, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code is amended to read as 4 -4 -6. Garbage disposal units (a) All new residences and buildings which are designed, equipped and used for storing or sheltering food or food stuffs for human consumption, including fruits, vegetables and meats, which are to be sold either at retail at stores, clubs, hotels, restaurants, schools or other food establishments or at wholesale, or which are prepared at food manufacturing or processing plants, including slaughter houses, whether such places of business are licensed under the provisions of any ordinance of the City, or not, and all buildings where foods for human consumption are prepared, sold, handled, stored or served in any manner whatsoever, and all existing buildings and residences so designed, equipped and used, when substantially remodeled or altered in those facilities wherein such foodstuffs are processed, prepared, sold, handled, stored or served, and all residences and all buildings where foods for human consumption are prepared, sold, handled, stored or served in any manner whatsoever, which shall hereafter be newly connected to the sewer system of the City, shall be equipped with an appropriate type of food -waste grinder, or garbage disposal unit in good operating condition, properly connected to the kitchen sink or house drain, which grinder and connections shall be of sufficient size to grind all garbage and food processing wastes produced in such building, and shall be suitably located so as to discharge such ground material by flushing it with water through the drain pipes into the sewer. (b) A food -waste grinder or garbage disposal unit is any device connected with the City sewerage system which reduces garbage or food waste to smaller units by grinding, pulverizing, screening or other methods suitable for passage in a sewerage system. [ (c) Prior to the installation, reinstallation or replacement of a food -waste grinder or garbage disposal unit, permits must be obtained by the plumber or contractor in accordance with the regulations as set forth in this Code and secondary codes adopted thereby. The regulations concerning installation as provided by this Code shall be followed, the purpose of this Section being to further define certain features of proper installation incident to the type of unit being installed. Installation of a food -waste grinder or garbage disposal unit must be made by a licensed plumber or the owner as set forth in this Code. ] [ (d) Any kitchen sink in any private dwelling equipped with a food -waste grinder or garbage disposal unit shall have a minimum two -inch waste line. ] [ (e) All food -waste grinders or garbage disposal units installed in private dwelling units shall each discharge through a trap of not less than one and one -half (1 inches in size. In two - compartment sinks where one (1) compartment is equipped with a food -waste grinder or garbage disposal unit, both compartments may discharge through a single trap of not less than one and one -half (1 inches.] [ (f) All kitchen sinks in any private dwelling shall be vented, and if back vented, such back vent shall be so located that the developed length (i.e. the developed length of a line of pipe is its length along the center line of the pipe and fittings) of the vent from the trap to the stack fitting is not more than five (5) feet. If the developed length exceeds five (5) feet, a separate vent in conformance with the existing Plumbing Code shall be required.] [ (g) All food -waste grinders or garbage disposal units may be connected and trapped separately from any other fixture or compartment. Units may have either automatic or hand - operated water supply control.] [ (h) No food -waste grinder or disposal unit shall be connected through a grease interceptor.] [ (i) Commercial type food - grinders or garbage disposal units shall be provided with not less than a two -inch waste line. Each waste shall be trapped and vented as provided in other Sections of this Article.] [ Q) All food -waste grinders or garbage disposal units shall conform to the following granulation specification: Allowable Percentage to be Screen Size # of Inches Millimeters retained on Screen Remarks 0 1/4 12.7mm MaximumAllo wable Size 25 3 6.35mm 80 40 0.42mm No more than 20% shall pass No. 40 screen The granulation characteristics as stated by the manufacturer must be filed and accepted in accordance with this Section by the Plumbing Inspector prior to the installation of any food - waste grinder or garbage disposal unit of that particular manufacturer.] [ (k) All food -waste grinder or garbage disposal units shall be required to have a water outlet so arranged that a continuous flow of cold water can be provided at all times when said unit is in operation. The source of water to the unit shall be such that a positive "Air Gap" exists between the unit and the source of water supply.] SECTION 6. follows: Section 9, Chapter 4, Title IV of the Pueblo Municipal Code is amended to read as 4 -4 -9. Offenses; criminal penalties; permit revocation; other enforcement. (a) It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 Municipal Offense for any person to knowingly violate, disobey, omit, neglect, refuse or fail to comply with or resist the enforcement of any provision of this Chapter or of the Uniform Plumbing Code, and upon conviction thereof, the punishment therefor shall be a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00) or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment. (b) It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 Municipal Offense for any person to refuse or fail to timely comply with an order issued by the Building Official or other designated plumbing inspector pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or the Uniform Plumbing Code, and upon conviction thereof, the punishment therefor shall be a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00), or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment. (c) It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 Municipal Offense for any person to knowingly make any false statement, representation or certification in any application, record, report, plan or other document filed or required to be maintained pursuant to any requirement of this Chapter or the Uniform Plumbing Code, and upon conviction thereof, the punishment therefor shall be a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300.00), or imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days or both such fine and imprisonment. (d) Any permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or the Uniform Plumbing Code may be suspended, terminated or revoked by the Building Official for (1) any of the reasons stated in Subsection 103.3.5 of the Uniform Plumbing Code, or (2) any material violation of the terms of said permit or requirements applicable thereto. (e) In the event any owner or occupant of premises within the City shall refuse entry to the Building Official or any plumbing inspector, or if any premises are locked and the Building Official or any plumbing inspector has been unable to obtain permission of the owner or occupant to enter, The Pueblo Municipal Court is authorized to issue a search or inspection warrant authorizing such entry in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Colorado Municipal Court Rules of Procedure (f) In the event any owner or occupant of premises within the City, or any licensed con- tractor or any permittee, shall fail or refuse to comply with any provision of this Chapter, the U.P.C. or any license or permit issued thereunder, the City may initiate an action for injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with this Chapter or the U.P.C., license or permit. (g) The enforcement remedies in this Section are expressly declared to be cumulative, and the exercise of any one (1) or more of them is not dependent upon the exercise of any other remedy, nor does the exercise of any one (1) or more of them constitute any bar or limitation to the exercise of any other. The following Table 4 -1 and all footnotes are hereby deleted and Table 4 -1 set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, shall control except as otherwise amended herein. [ Table 4 -1 MINIMUM PLUMBING FACILITIES' Each building shall be provided with sanitary facilities, including provisions for handicap accessibility in accordance with Chapter 11 of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and the 1996 ANSI A117.1 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standard. The total occupant load shall be determined by using Table 10 -A (Occupant Load Factor) of the 1997 Uniform Building Code and is assumed to be based on fifty percent (50 %) male and fifty percent (50 %) female. EXCEPTION: Where circumstances dictate a different ratio is needed the adjustment shall be approved by the Building Official. Drinking Type of building or Water closets Male Male urinals 5, Lavatories Bathtubs or fountains occupancy 2, 10 15,17 males & females showers 3, 12.13 Assemble places- Male Female theaters, auditoriums, 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 0:1 -9 convention halls, 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 1:10 -50 arenas, field houses, 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 assembly halls, 4:40 -55 stadiums and similar Additional occupancies for per- Additional Occupants Occupants 1 per 40 1 per 40 manent employee 1 per 50 1 per 40 use. Assemble places- Male Female 1 per theaters, auditoriums, 1:1 -100 3:1 -50 1:1 -100 1:1 -200 150 convention halls, 2:101 -200 5:51 -100 2:101 -200 2:201 -400 12 arenas, field houses, 3:201 -400 8:101 -200 3:201 -400 3:401 -750 assembly halls, stadi- 4:401 -600 Min. ums and similar Additional Occupants Additional Additional 1 per 1 per 500 1 per occupancies for Occupants Occupants floor permanent public use. 125 1 per 300 1 per 500 Dormitories -for Male Female staff use. 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 0:1 -10 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 1:11 -50 4:40 -55 Additional Additional Occupants Males Male 1 per 1 per 40 1 per 1 per 50 1 per 40 3 40 Female 1 per 3 Dormitories Male Female 1 per 25 1 per 12 1 per 8 1 per school or labor 1 per 10 1 per 8 Additional Additional For female 15012 Males Occupants add 1 tub per Min. Additional Occupants over 150 1 per 20 males 30 1 per 1 per 25 1 per install 1 per 15 females Over 150 floor 20 1 per 50 occ. add 1 fixture per 20 Drinking Type of building or Water closets Male Male urinals 5, Lavatories Bathtubs or fountains occupancy 2, 10 15,17 males & females showers 3, 12.13 Dwellings Single dwellings 1 per unit 1 per unit 1 per unit Multiple dwelling or 1 per unit or apartment 1 per unit or 1 per unit apartment house apartment or apartment Hospitals, Individual room, 1 per room 1 per room 1 per room 1 per Ward rooms 1 per 4 beds 1 per 10 1 per 10 15012 p atients patients Hospitals, Waiting Male Female room, 1 per room for each 0:1 -9 1 per room for 1 per For employee use sex 1:10 -50 each sex 15012 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 1 per 40 Min. 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 1 per 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 floor 4:40 -50 Additional Occupants 1 per 40 Warehouses Male Female 1:1 -100 1:1 -30 1:1 -30 1:1 -30 1 per 2:101 -200 2:31 -75 2:31 -60 2:31 -60 150 ' 2 3:201 -300 3:76 -150 3:91 -200 3:61 -200 Additional Occupants Additional Additional 1 per 150 1 per Occupants Occupy 100 1 per 50 1 per 50 s Workshops, Male Female 1 per 10 up to 1 shower 1 per foundries, parking 1:1 -30 1:1 -10 1:1 -10 100 occupants for each 15 per- 150 structures with 2:31 -60 2:11 -25 2:11 -60 1 per 15 over sons exposed Min. attendants and similar 3:61 -90 3:26 -50 100 occupants' 8 to excessive 1 per occupancies 4:91 -120 4:51 -75 heat or to skin floor 5:121 -150 5:76 -100 Additional contamination Additional Occupants Males with poisonous, 1 per 60 infectious or 1 per 60 1 per 30 irritating material Institutional other Male Female 0:1 -10 1 per 10 1 per 8 1 per than hospitals or 1 per 10 1 per 10 1:11 -50 150 12 penal institutions (on Min. each occupied floor) Additional 1 per Males floor 1 per 50 Institutional other Male Female 1 per 40 than hospitals or 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 0:1 -9 penal institutions (on 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 1:10 -50 occupied floor for 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 Additional employee use) 4:40 -55 Males Additional Occupants 1 per 50 1 per 40 Motels or hotels 1 per unit 1 per unit 1 per unit Drinking Type of building or Water closets Male Male urinals 5, Lavatories Bathtubs or fountains occupancy 2, 10 15,17 males & females showers 3, 12, 13 Office or public Male Female 1:1 -100 1:1 -200 buildings 16 for public 1:1 -100 2:1 -50 2:101 -200 2:201 -400 1 per use 2:101 -200 3:51 -100 3:201 -400 3:401 -750 150 12 3:201 -400 4:101 -200 4:401 -600 Over 750 add one 8:201 -400 fixture for each 11:301 -400 Additional additional 500 Min. 1 Additional Occupants Males persons per floor 1 per 500 1 per 1 per 100 300 Office or public Male Female buildings 16 for 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 0:1 -10 1 per 40 1 per employee use 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 1:11 -50 150 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 Additional 4:40 -55 Males Min. 1 Additional Occupants 1 per 50 per floor 1 per 40 1 per 40 Penal institutions Male Female 0:1 -9 1 per 40 1 per for employee use 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 1:10 -50 150 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 Min. 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 Additional 1 per 4:40 -55 Males floor Additional Occupants 1 per 50 1 per 40 Penal institution 1 per for prison use cell block Cell 1 per cell 1 per cell 1 per cell block floor Exercise 1 per exercise room 1 per exercise 1 per exercise floor 1 per room room room exercise room Public swimming Male Female 1 per pools 18 1 per 60 1 per 40 1 per 60 1 per 2 water 1 per 40 15012 closets Min. 1 per floor Restaurants and Male Female 1:1 -30 1:1 -50 1 per establishments which 1:1 -50 1:1 -20 2:31 -60 2:51 -120 150 serve alcoholic bev- 2:51 -150 2:21 -45 3:61 -100 3:121 -220 erages 11 3:151 -300 3:46 -75 4:221 -350 4:221 -350 Min. 4:76 -115 1 per 5:116 -165 Additional Additional floor Additional Occupants Males Occupants 1 per 200 1 per 1 per 100 1 per 200 75 Restaurants and Male Female 1:1 -50 1 per establishments which 1:1 -50 1:1 -20 1:1 -150 2:51 -120 150 serve no alcoholic 2:51 -150 2:41 -90 3:121 -220 beverages 16 3:151 -300 3:91 -150 4:221 -250 Min. 4:151 -230 Additional 1 per Males Additional floor Additional Occupants 1 per 150 Occupants 1 per 200 1 per 1 per 40 150 FOOTNOTES — Minimum Plumbing Facilities Chart The figures shown are based upon one (1) fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction thereof. 2 Building categories not shown on this table shall be considered separately by the Administrative Authority. 3 Drinking fountains, mop sinks or service sinks shall not be installed in restrooms. Service sinks are required on each floor where toilet facilities are required. 4 Laundry facilities, one (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each dwelling unit or one (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic wash standpipe complete with automatic washer at owner's expense for each ten (10) apartments. Kitchen sinks: one (1) for each dwelling or apartment unit. Drinking Type of building or Water closets 14 15,17 Male urinals Lavatories Bathtubs or fountains occupancy 2, 10 5, 15, 17 males & females showers 3, 12, 13 Retail stores- Male Female 1 per public use (use same 1:1 -200 1:1 -75 0:1 -100 1:1 -150 150 table for employees) 2:201 -500 2:76 -250 1:101 -500 2:151 -350 Min. 16 3:501 -900 3:251 -650 Additional 3:351 -600 1 per Additional Occupants Males Additional floor 1 per 400 1 per 1 per 500 Occupants 300 1 per 400 Schools for Male Female 12 student use - nursery 1:1 -20 1:1 -20 1:1 -25 150 2:21 -50 2:21 -50 2:26 -50 Min. Additional Occupants Additional 1 per 1 per 50 Occupants floor 1 per 50 Schools -child care 1 per 15 1 per 15 center Schools- Male Female 1 per elementary 1 per 30 1 per 25 1 per 50 1 per 35 150 12 Min. 1 per floor Schools- Male Female 1 per secondary 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 30 1 per 40 1501 2 Min. 1 per floor Schools- others, Male Female 1 per colleges, adult 1 per 40 1 per 30 1 per 30 1 per 40 15012 centers, universities, Min. etc. 1 per floor Schools -for staff Male Female use (all schools) 1:1 -15 1:1 -12 0:1 -9 1 per 40 2:16 -35 2:13 -24 1:10 -50 3:36 -55 3:25 -39 Additional 4:40 -55 Males Additional Occupants 1 per 50 1 per 40 1 per 40 Worship places, Male Female 1 per educational and 1 per 150 1 per 75 1 per 125 1 per 2 water 150 12 activities unit closets Min. 1 p er floor Worship places- Male Female 1 per principal assembly 1 per 150 1 per 75 1 per 125 1 per 2 water 150 12 places closets Min. 1 p er floor FOOTNOTES — Minimum Plumbing Facilities Chart The figures shown are based upon one (1) fixture being the minimum required for the number of persons indicated or any fraction thereof. 2 Building categories not shown on this table shall be considered separately by the Administrative Authority. 3 Drinking fountains, mop sinks or service sinks shall not be installed in restrooms. Service sinks are required on each floor where toilet facilities are required. 4 Laundry facilities, one (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic washer standpipe for each dwelling unit or one (1) laundry tray or one (1) automatic wash standpipe complete with automatic washer at owner's expense for each ten (10) apartments. Kitchen sinks: one (1) for each dwelling or apartment unit. 5 For each urinal added in excess of the minimum required, one (1) water closet may be deducted. The number of water closets shall not be less than two - thirds ( 2 /3) of the minimum requirements. 6 As required by ANSI A1.1 -1968, Sanitation in Places of Employment. Where there is exposure to skin contamination with poisonous, infectious or irritating materials, provide one (1) lavatory for each five (5) persons. 8 Twenty -four (24) lineal inches (609.67mm) of wash sink or eighteen (18) inches (457.2mm) of circular basin, when provided with water outlets for such space, shall be considered equivalent to one (1) lavatory. 9 Laundry trays, one (1) for each fifty (50) persons. Slop sinks, one (1) for each one hundred (100) persons. 10 General: In applying this schedule of facilities, consideration must be given to the accessibility of the fixtures. Conformity purely on a numerical basis may not result in an installation suited to the needs of the individual establishment. Example, schools should be provided with toilet facilities on each floor having classrooms. a. Surrounding materials. Wall and floor space to a point two (2) feet (0.6m) in front of urinal tip and four (4) feet (1.2m) above the floor and at least two (2) feet (0.6m) to each side of the urinal shall be lined with non - absorbent material. b. Trough urinals are prohibited. 11 A restaurant is defined as a business which sells food to be consumed on the premises. a. The number of occupants for a drive -in restaurant or drive -in theater shall be considered as equal to twice the number of parking stalls. b. Employee toilet facilities are not to be included in the above restaurant requirements. Hand washing facilities must be available in the kitchen for employees. C. A restaurant with less than sixteen (16) inside seats and no outside seats, may have only one (1) restroom to be used by the public and employees. d. A restaurant with no seating inside and less than sixteen (16) seats outside, may have only one (1) restroom to be used by the public and employees. e. Other than the above exceptions, occupant loads shall include all inside and outside seating for calculating requirements or by Table 10 -A of the 1997 UBC. 12 Where food is consumed indoors, water stations may be substituted for drinking fountains. Offices or similar public buildings for use by more than six (6) persons shall have one (1) drinking fountain for the first one hundred -fifty (150) persons and one (1) additional fountain for each three hundred (300) persons. 13 There shall be a minimum of one (1) drinking fountain per occupied floor in schools, theaters, auditoriums, dormitories, offices or public buildings. 14 The total number of water closets for females shall be at least equal to the total number of water closets and urinals required for males. 15 For temporary construction facilities, one (1) water closet and one (1) urinal for each thirty (30) persons shall be provided for each sex. 16 A single restroom may be provided for both sexes, and service sinks may be eliminated for the following: a. Retail occupancies of two thousand (2,000) square feet or less and have no food service and usable by both the public and employees. b. Offices, medical and dental clinics of one thousand (1,000) square feet or less and usable by both the public and employees. 17 Where more than one (1) water closet or water closets and urinals are installed in a room they shall be separated by an approved partition wall. Urinals set next to each other or another fixture shall have an approved splash guard. 18 Does not apply to motel, hotel, condominium, apartment house or other limited access pools, provided the use of the pool is restricted to bona fide occupants and the guests of these buildings and provided the pool is within three hundred (300) feet, by a normal pedestrian route, of the individual's residence or quarters,] SECTION 7_ The purpose of the Uniform Plumbing Code is to safeguard the public health, safety, property, and welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use, occupancy, location, alteration, maintenance and repair of all buildings and structures within the City of Pueblo. SECTION 8_ A public hearing on the adoption by reference of the said Uniform Plumbing Code, 2003 Edition, and all minor (related) codes listed in the title of this Ordinance, shall be held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Pueblo, Colorado, at 7:00 p.m. on September 13, 2004, and the City Clerk is directed to publish notice of such public hearing in the manner and style and pursuant to the schedule for such publication prescribed in Section 31 -16 -203, Colorado Revised Statutes. SECTION 9. Nonliability. The adoption of this ordinance and of the Uniform Plumbing Code shall not create any duty to any person, firm, corporation, or other entity with regard to the enforcement or nonenforcement of this ordinance or said code. No person, firm, corporation, or other entity shall have any private right of action, claim or civil liability remedy against the City of Pueblo or the Pueblo Regional Building Department, or their officers, employees or agents, for any damage arising out of or in any way connected with the adoption, enforcement, or nonenforcement of this ordinance or said code. Nothing in this ordinance or in said code shall be construed to create any liability, or to waive any of the immunities, limitations on liability, or other provisions of the governmental Immunity Act, Section 24 -10 -101 et seq., C.R.S., or to waive any immunities or limitations on liability otherwise available to the City of Pueblo or the Pueblo Regional Building Department, or their officers, employees or agents. SECTION 10. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, the Uniform Plumbing Code or the minor codes adopted hereby is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall neither affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, the Uniform Plumbing Code or the minor codes. SECTION 11. This Ordinance shall be come effective immediately upon final passage and approval. INTRODUCED August 23, 2004 BY Michael Occhiato Councilperson PASSED AND APPROVED September 13. 2004