Plumbing Code Appeals and Interpretations Overview
This document provides information on the agenda, upcoming professional development events, Building Code Appeal Board, Appeal Board decisions, Code Interpretation Committee, code interpretations, and final thoughts related to plumbing code appeals and interpretations. It covers the appeal process, recent decisions, committee details, and key decisions like backflow prevention qualifications, trap sizes, and expansion joint requirements. The aim is to ensure provincial code consistency and offer valuable resources for stakeholders in the plumbing industry.
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Plumbing Code Appeals and Interpretations DOUG VANCE SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Agenda WELCOMES and INTRODUCTION APPEAL PROCESS RECENT PLUMBING CODE DECISIONS CODE INTERPRETATION COMMITTEE RECENT PLUMBING INTERPRETATIONS
Upcoming Professional Development October Building Department Accreditation and Recognition (IAS) Fire and Life Safety Systems (ULC) HVAC Requirements in the BCBC (HRAI) November Mentoring & Coaching (ICC) Fire Stopping (Hilti) Fire and Life Safety Systems (ULC)
Building Code Appeal Board Building Act (Part 4, sections 19-21) Board is comprised of subject matter experts appointed by government Focus on site-specific disagreements between AHJ and Owner/Agent over application or interpretation of the building code Decisions are final and binding The board cannot waive, relax or alter any part of the building code
Appeal Board Decisions #1773 Backflow Prevention Qualifications (November 2015) #1796 Mechanical Tees / Saddle Fittings (April 2017) #1797 Combustible Piping (May 2017) #1860 Trap & Trap Arm Size in Relation to Fixture Outlet Pipe (April 2021) Others?
Code Interpretation Committee Not legislated Comprised of members appointed by stakeholders Goal is to facilitate provincial code consistency Generic and not site- specific
Code Interpretations #18-0034 Soil-or-Waste Pipe Serving as a Wet Vent #18-0130 Expansion Joint Requirements for Dry Vents #18-0110 One Trap Serving Multiple Fixtures Others?
Final Thoughts Remember CPD offerings and December 31 deadline! Appeal decisions and code interpretations are a valuable resource. Send questions or future webinar topics to info@boabc.org
