City of
Neighborhood Resources Department
MEMORANDUM
TO: David
L. Corliss, Interim City Manager
FROM:
DATE: July 20, 2006
RE: 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code adoption
The Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters met on July 12, 2006 and approved by a 4-0 vote (one member absent), the Draft ordinance to adopt the 2003 Uniform Plumbing Code with amendments (attached). Also at the June 21, 2006 Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters members approved the use of PEX pipe as an approved material, motion passed 3-2.
A new item of interest is the inclusion of PEX pipe for plumbing installations specifically described in Section 5-604.1. This material will be permitted for cold and hot water distribution systems within a building and cold water distribution systems outside a building. The approved use of this material will be welcome news to the number of individuals that have contacted our office about this product. Let me know if you have any questions.