Plumbing Fixtures NSPC
Plumbing Fixtures NSPC
Plumbing Fixtures NSPC
Fittings and
Plumbing Appliances
Plumbing fixtures, plumbing fixture trim, and plumbing appliances shall comply with the standards listed in Table
3.1.3.
7.3 INSTALLATION
7.3.1 General
Plumbing fixtures, fixture trim, and plumbing appliances shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of this Code and the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations.
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Figure 7.3.2
MINIMUM FIXTURE CLEARANCES
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7.3.5 Supporting Wan-Hung Fixtures
a. Wall-hung water closets shall be supported by concealed metal carriers that transmit the entire weight
of the fixture to the floor and place no strain on the wall or connecting piping. Supports of this design shall
comply with ASME A 112.6. 1.
b. Free-standing lavatories, wall-hung urinals, water closets with or without concealed tanks and other
wall-mounted fixtures shall be supported by a concealed or exposed finished wall hanger plate or equivalent
that transmits the weight of the fixture to the wall structure, if adequate, or to the floor without placing strain
on the piping. Such supports shall comply with ASME A1112.6.2 or ASME Al 12.1;.12. In addition to the wall
support brackets, pedestals or legs may provide additional support for pedestal lavatories.
See Figure 7.3.5
NOTES:
1. Wall hung water closets are designed to be supported by carriers.
2. For fixtures other than water closets, such as lavatories and urinals, the carrier maybe either floor
or wall supported, depending on the strength of the wall.
Figure 7.3.5
A CARRIER FOR A WALL HUNG WATER CLOSET
Comment: Access to concealed slip joints and cleanouts can require the use of tools.
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7.3.8 Joints with Walls and Floors
Joints where fixtures contact walls and floors shall be caulked or otherwise made water-tight. See Figure
7.3.8
NOTES:
1. Openings or gaps between fixtures and walls or floors can collect dirt and moisture. They are
unsanitary and can cause water damage to the building structure. These openings must be caulked
orotherwise sealed.
Figure 7.3.8
SEALING FIXTURES TO WALLS AND FLOORS
7.4.1 Compliance
Vitreous china water closets shall comply with ASME Al 12.19.2M. Plastic water closets shall comply with
ANSI Z124.4.
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7.4.3 Contour of Bowls
Water closets shall have elongated bowls with open-front seats.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Water closets having closed-front seats and either round or elongated bowls shall be permitted in
dwellingunits.
(2) Water closets having closed-front seats that are protected by automated seat cover protection.
(3) A water closet in a private office toilet room, intended for the exclusive use of one individual.
(4) Water closets intended for use in pre-school and kindergarten facilities.
See Figure 7.4.3-A and-B
NOTES:
1. See Figure 7.4.4 A for bowl heights for children's use.
2. See Figure 7.4.4 B for bowl heights for adult accessible use.
Figure 7.4.3 - A
AN ADULT-HEIGHT ELONGATED WATER CLOSET BOWL
COMPARED TO A ROUND BOWL
NOTES:
1. Seats for water closets must fit the water closet bowl. Section 7.4.5 requires elongated seats on
elongated bowls and round seats on round bowls.
Figure 7.4.3 - B
AN OPEN FRONT ELONGATED WATER CLOSET SEAT (LESS LID)
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7.4.4 Bowl Height
The height of water closet bowls shall be a minimum of 13Y2 inches from the floor to the top of the rim.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1) Bowls intended for children's use (5 years and younger) are permitted to be 9-1/2" to 10-1/2" high to the
rim and juvenile use (6-12 years) are permitted to be 10-1/2" to 13-1/2" high to the rim.
(2) The height ofbowls intended specifically for children's accessible use (12 years and younger) shall be such
that the top of the seat is I 1 " to 17" above the floor and comply with Section 7.2.
(3) The height of bowls intended specifically for adult accessible use (13 years and older) shall be such that
the top of the seat is 17" to 19" above the floor and comply with Section 7.2.
See Figures 7.4.3-A, 7.4.4-A, and 7.4.4-B.
Figure 7.4.4 - A
PERMITTED HEIGHTS OF WATER CLOSET BOWLS FOR CHILDREN'S USE
Figure 7.4.4 - B
PERMITTED HEIGHT OF WATER CLOSET BOWLS FOR ADULT ACCESSIBLE USE
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7.4.5 Water Closet Seats
Seats for water closets shall be of smooth, non-absorbent materials, be properly sized to fit the water closet
bowl, and comply with ANSI Z124.5
EXCEPTION: Water closet seats in dwelling units are not required to comply with ANSI Z 124.5.
7.5 URINALS
7.5.1 Compliance
a. Urinals with a non-visible water trap seal and/or strainer shall be equipped with an automatic flushing
device.
b. Vitreous china urinals shall comply with ASME Al 12.19.2.
c. Plastic urinals, including female urinals, urinals for the physically impaired, and waterless male urinals,
shall comply with ANSI Z 124.9.
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Figure 7.5.3
PROTECTING SURROUNDING SURFACES AT URINALS
7.6 LAVATORIES
7.6.1 Compliance
a. Lavatories shall comply with the following standards:
1. Ceramic, non-vitreous; ASME Al 12.19.9M
2. Enameled cast-iron; ASME A112.19.1M
3. Enameled steel; ASME A 112.19.4M
4. Plastic; ANSI Z124.3
5. Stainless steel; ASME Al12.19.3M
6. Vitreous china; ASME Al12. 19.2M
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7.6.3 Waste Outlet
The waste outlet pipe on individual lavatories shall be not less than 1-1/4" nominal size. A strainer, pop-up
stopper, crossbar grid, or other device shall be provided to protect the waste outlet.
Comment: Overflows are not provided in all lavatories. Lavatories with overflows are not used in
hospitals because of the potentially unsanitary condition caused by inaccessible surfaces exposed to
waste.
Figure 7.6.4
A LAVATORY OVERFLOW
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Figure 7.6.5
A CIRCULAR WASH FOUNTAIN
7.7 BIDETS
7.7.1 Compliance
Vitreous china bidets shall comply with ASME Al 12.19.2M. Bidet faucets shall comply to ASME
A112.18.1.
7.8 BATHTUBS
7.8.1 Compliance
a. Bathtubs shall comply with the following standards:
1. Plastic, cultured marble and other synthetic products or finishes; ANSI 2124.1
2. Enameled cast-iron; ASME A 112.19.1
3. Enameled steel; ASME Al 12.19.4
4. Bathtubs with pressure sealed doors; ASME Al 12.19.15
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Figure 7.8.2
A BATHTUB WASTE AND OVERFLOW
7.9.1 General
The requirements of Section 7.8 for bathtubs shall also apply to whirlpool baths. The provisions for wet
venting in Section 12.10 shall also apply to whirlpool baths.
7.9.2 Compliance
Whirlpool bathtubs shall comply with ASME Al 12.19.7M.
7.9.3 Drainage
The arrangements of circulating piping and pumps shall not be altered in any way that would prevent the
pump and associated piping from draining after each use of the fixture.
7.9.4 Access
One or more removable panels shall be provided where required for access to pumps, heaters, and controls,
as recommended by the fixture manufacturer. See Figure 7.9.4
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NOTES:
1. Access must be provided to electrical and plumbing components of whirlpool baths as recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Refer to manufacturer's installation instructions.
Figure 7.9.4
ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR A WHIRLPOOL BATH
7.10 SHOWERS
7.10.1 Compliance
Plastic shower receptors and stalls shall comply with ANSI Z124.2.
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than 68 inches above the fixture drain.
f. The joints between walls and with bathtubs and shower compartment floors shall be water-tight.
Figure 7.10.6
A SHOWER PAN AND DRAIN
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Figure 7.10.7
A SHOWER HEAD SUPPLY RISER PIPE
7.11 SINKS
7.11.1 Compliance
a. Sinks shall comply with the following standards:
1. Enameled cast-iron; ASME A 112.19.1 M
2. Enameled steel; ASME A l 12.19.4M
3. Stainless steel; ASME Al 12.19.3M
4. Plastic; ANSI Z124.6.
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Figure 7.11.2
KITCHEN SINK DRAIN OUTLETS
7.12.1 Compliance
Refrigerated drinking fountains and water coolers shall comply with ARI 1010 and UL 399.
7.13.1 Compliance
Automatic clothes washers shall comply with AHAM HLW-2PR or ASSE 1007, and shall have an air gap
incorporated in the internal tub fill line.
Comment: Automatic clothes washers that comply with the referenced appliance standards include an
internal air gap in the water fill line and do not require the installation of an external backflow preven-
tion device.
7.14.1 Compliance
Domestic food-waste-grinder units shall comply with UL 430 and either AHAM FWD-1 or ASSE 1008.
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NOTES:
1. The water supply to a commercial food waste grinder must be protected against back-siphonage by
a vacuum breaker.
Figure 7.14.3
A COMMERCIAL FOOD WASTE GRINDER INSTALLATION
7.15.1 Compliance
Domestic dishwashing machines shall comply with UL 749 and either AHAM DW-2PR or ASSE 1006.
Commercial dishwashing machines shall comply with UL 921 and ASSE 1004. The water supply to
dishwashing machines shall be protected from back-siphonage by an integral air gap or other internal means.
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Figure 7.15.2
A RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN SINK AND DISHWASHER
Figure 7.15.3
A RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN SINK, DISHWASHER, AND FOOD WASTE DISPOSAL
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7.15.4 Commercial Dishwashing Machine
a. Commercial dishwashing machines shall be indirectly connected to the drainage system through either
an air gap or an air break. When the machine is within 5 feet developed length of a trapped and vented floor
drain, an indirect waste pipe from the dishwasher may be connected to the inlet side of the floor drain trap.
b. Commercial dishwashers shall be permitted to discharge through a grease interceptor in accordance
with Section 6.4.2. See Figure 7.15.4
Figure 7.15.4
A COMMERCIAL DISHWASHING MACHINE
7.16.1 Compliance
Floor and trench drains shall comply with ASME At 12.6.3 or ASME Al 12.3.1.
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Figure 7.16.2 - A
A FLOOR DRAIN TRAP AND STRAINER
Figure 7.16.2 - B
A DEEP SEAL TRAP
NOTES:
1. A fixture branch type trap primer can prime more than one trap if it is fitted with a multi-outlet
manifold.
Figure 7.1.6.2 - C
A FLOOR DRAIN WITH TRAP PRIMER
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7.16.3 Size of Floor Drains
a. Floor drains and theirbranch piping shallbe sized on the basis oftheirnormal, expected flow rate. Floor drains
shall be not less than 2" nominal size.
b. If provided for emergency showers and eyewash stations, floor drains and their fixture drain branches shall
be sized for the GPM discharge capacity of the shower or eyewash, but the drainage fixture unit (DFU) loading
on the sanitary drainage system shall be zero (0.0 DFU).
Garbage can washers shall include a removable basket or strainer to prevent large particles of garbage from
entering the drainage system. The water supply connection shall be protected from back-siphonage in accordance
with Chapter 10. Garbage can washers shall be trapped and vented as required for floor drains. See Figure 7.17
Figure 7.17
A GARBAGE CAN WASHER
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7.18 SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS
7.18.2 Approval
Special installations requiring water supply and/or drainage shall be submitted to the Authority Having Juris-
diction for approval.
7.19.1 General
Appropriate flushing devices shall be provided for water closets, urinals, clinical sinks, and other fixtures that
depend on trap siphonage to discharge the contents of the fixture.
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Figure 7.19.3
FLUSH VALVES FOR WATER CLOSET FLUSH TANKS
NOTES:
1. Flushometer valves are permitted to be installed in an accessible plumbing chase where security is
required in detention and correctional institutions.
Figure 7.19.5
FLUSHOMETER VALVE INSTALLATIONS
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7.19.6 Required Water Pressure
The available water supply pressure shall be adequate for proper operation of the particular flushing devices
used, as recommended by the manufacturer.
NOTE: Some one-piece tank-type water closets require 30 psig flowing pressure and 1/2" supplies for proper
operation.
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7.21.4 Separate Facilities
a. Separate toilet facilities shall be provided for each sex.
EXCEPTIONS:
(1). Residential installations.
(2). In occupancies serving 15 or fewer people, one toilet facility, designed for use by no more than one
person at a time, shall be permitted for use by both sexes.
(3). Inbusiness occupancies with a total floor area of 1500 square feet or less, one toilet facility, de-
signed foruse by no more than one person at a time, shall satisfy the requirements for serving customers
and employees of both sexes.
(4). In mercantile occupancies with a net occupiable floor area of 1500 square feet or less that is acces-
sible to customers, one toilet facility designed for use by no more than one person at a time, shall satisfy the
requirements for serving customers and employees of both sexes.
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e. For establishments less than 1500 square feet in total floor area, one water closet and one lavatory in a
restroom with a lockable door shall be permitted to provide the requirements for serving the customers and
employees.
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