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Imgorant Nota: This document for READ ONLY purposely, Tis document the copy propery Ireratona! Assocaton a Ponbng and Mestancl Otel (PMO), Copytght © 2023 APMO, naman bo ued for ‘Sryober puree o atnaed ony Cet pervoe putin CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS 2010 General. 201.1 Applicability. For the purpose of this code, the fol- lowing terms have the meanings indicated in this chapter. No attempt is made to define ordinary words, which are used in accordance with their established dictionary mean- ings, except where a word has been used loosely, and itis necessary to define its meaning as used in this code to avoid ‘misunderstanding, 202.0 Definition of Terms. 202.1 General. The definitions of terms are arranged alpha- betically according to the first word of the term. 203.0 ~A- ABS. Acrylonitrle-butadiene-styrene. ‘Accepted Engineering Practice. That which conforms to technical or scientific-based principles, tests, or standards that are accepted by the engineering profession. ‘Accessible. Where applied to a fixture, connection, appli- ‘ance, of equipment, “accessible” means having access thereto, but which first may require the removal of an access panel, door, or similar obstruction. Accessible, Readily. Having a direct access without the necessity of removing a panel, door, or similar obstruction. Ait Break. A physical separation which may be a low inlet into the indirect waste receptor from the fixture, appliance, or device indirectly connected. Air Gap, Drainage. The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest opening from «pipe, plumbing fixture, appliance, or appurtenance convey- ‘ng waste to the flood-Level rim of the receptor. Air Gap, Water Distribution. The unobstructed vertical distance through the free atmosphere between the lowest ‘opening from a pipe or faucet conveying potable water to the flood-level rim ofa tank, vat, or fixture. Alternate Water Source. Nonpotable source of water that includes but not limited to gray water, on-site treated non- potable water, rainwater, and reclaimed (recycled) water. Anchors. See Supports. Anodeless Riser. An assembly of stecl-cased plastic pipe used to make the transition between plastic piping installed underground and metallic piping installed aboveground, (NFPA 54:3.3.3] Appliance. A device that utilizes fuel or electrici to produce light, heat, power, refrigeration, or airconditioning. This definition also includes vented decora- tive appliances and electric storage or tankless water heaters Appliance, Low-Heat. A fuel-burning appliance that produces a continuous flue gas temperature, at the point of entrance tothe flu, of not more than 1000°F (538°C). 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. Appliance, Medium-Heat. A fucl-buming appliance that produces a continuous flue gas temperature, at the point of entrance to the flue, of more than 1000°F (538°C) and less than 2000°F (1093°C). Appliance Categorized Vent Diameter/Area. The min- imum vent diameter/area permissible for Category | appli- ‘ances to maintain a nonpositive vent static pressure when tested in accordance with nationally recognized standards. [NFPA 5433.5] Appliance Fuel Connector. An assembly of listed semi- rigid or flexible tubing and fittings to carry fuel between a fucl-piping outlet and a fuel-burning appliance. Approved. Acceptable tothe Authority Having Jurisdiction Approved Testing Agency. An organization primarily ‘established for purposes of testing to approved standards and approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction, Area Drain. A receptor designed to collect surface or storm ‘water from an open area, Asplrator. A fitting or device supplied with water or other fluid under positive pressure that passes through an integral orifice or constriction, eausing a vacuum. Authority Having Jurisdiction. The organization, office, ‘or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, installations, or procedures. The Authority Having Jurisdic- tion shall be a federal, state, local, or other regional depart- ‘ment oran individual such asa plumbing offical, mechanical official, labor department official, health department official, building official, or others having statutory authority. In the absence of statutory authority, the Authority Having Juris- diction may be some other responsible party. This definition shall include the Authority Having Jurisdiction's duly author- ed representative, -B- Backflow. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water from sources other than its intended source. See Back- pressure Backflow and Backsiphonage. Backflow Connection. An arrangement whereby backflow ‘can occur. Backflow Preventer. A backflow prevention device, an assembly, or another method to prevent backflow into the potable water system. Backpressure Backflow. Backflow duc to an increased pressure above the supply pressure, which may be due to pumps, boilers, gravity, or other sources of pressure. Backsiphonage. The flowing back of used, contaminated, ‘or polluted water from a plumbing fixture or vessel into a water supply pipe due to a pressure less than atmospheric in such pipe. See Backflow. Imgorar Note: hs documenta fo READ ONLY purposes only. Ths documents th copyright ope oe IntmatonstAssoaton ot Pumbng and Mechanical Grats (APO) Copy © 2025 APO, an may ot be uted or tryaber supose o dabanted oo er persna cates DEFINTIONS. Backwater Valve. A device installed in a drainage system to prevent reverse flow. Bathroom. A room equipped with a shower, bathtub, or combination bath/shower. Bathroom, Half. A room equipped with only a water closet and lavatory. Bathroom Group. Any combination of fixtures, not to exceed one water closct, two lavatories, cither one bathtub or ‘one combination bath/shower, and one shower, and may include a bidet and an emergency floor drain. Battery of Fixtures. A group of two or more similar, adja- cent fixtures that discharge into a common horizontal waste or soil branch. Bedpan Steamer. A fixture that is used to sterilize bedpans by way of steam, Body Spray. A shower device for spraying water onto a bather from other than the overhead position. Boiler Blowotf. An outlet on a boiler to permit emptying or discharge of sediment. [Bonding Jumper. A reliable conductor to ensure the required clectrical conductivity between metal parts required to be electrically connected. [NFPA 70:100 (Part 1)] Bottle Filling Station. A plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage sys- tem that is designed and intended for filing personal use drinking water bottles or containers not less than 10 inches (254 mm) in height. Such fixtures can be separate from or integral toa drinking fountain and can incorporate a water fil- ter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water. Branch. A part of the piping system other than a main, riser, or stack. Branch, Fixture. See Fixture Branch. Branch, Horizontal. See Horizontal Branch. Branch Vent. A vent connecting one or more ini vents with a vent stack oF stack vent. Building. A structure built, erected, and framed of compo- nent structural parts designed for the housing, shelter, enclo- sure, or support of persons, animals, or property of any kind. Building Drain. That part ofthe lowest piping of a drainage system that receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls ofthe building and conveys it to the building sewer beginning 2 feet (610 mm) outside the building wall Building Drain (Sanitary). A building drain that conveys sewage only. Building Drain (Storm). A building drain that conveys storm water or another drainage, but no sewage. Building Sewer. That part of the horizontal piping of a drainage system that extends from the end of the building drain and that receives the discharge of the building drain and conveys it to a public sewer, private sewer, private sewage disposal system, or another point of disposal Bullding Sewer (Combined). A building sewer that con- vveys both sewage and storm water or other drainage. Building Sewer (Sanitary). A building sewer that conveys sewage only. idual Building Sewer (Storm). A building sewer that conveys storm water or another drainage, but no sewage. Building Subdrain. That portion of a drainage system that does not drain by gravity into the building sewer. Building Supply. The pipe is carrying potable water from the water meter or another source of water supply to a build- ing or other point of use or distribution on the lot. 205.0 -c- Category 1. Activities, systems, or equipment whose fail ure is likely to cause major injury or death to patients, staff, or visitors. [NFPA 99:3.3.162.1] Category 2. Activites, systems, or equipment whose failure is likely to cause minor injury to patients, staff, or vistors [NFPA 99:3,3.162.2] Category 3. Activities, systems, or equipment whose failure is not likely to cause injury to patients, staf, or vistors, but can cause discomfort. [NFPA 99:3.3.162.3] Category 3 Vacuum System. A Category 3 vacuum dis- tribution system that can be either a wet system designed to remove liquids, air-gas, or solids from the treated area; or a dy system designed to trap liquid and solids before the serv- ice inlet and to accommodate air-gas only through the serv ice inlet, [NFPA 99:3.3.20] Category 4. Activities, systems, or equipment whose failure ‘would have no impact on patient care. [NFPA 99:3.3.162.4] Certified Backflow Assembly Tester. A person who has shown competence to test and maintain backflow assemblies to the satisfaction of the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Cesspool. A lined excavation in the ground that receives, the discharge ofa drainage system or part thereof, so designed 1 to retain the organic matter and solids discharging therein bbut permitting the liquids to seep through the bottom and sides. ‘Chemical Waste. Sce Special Wastes. Chimney. One or more passageways, vertical or nearly 50, for conveying flue or vent gases to the outdoors. (NFPA 5433.17] Chimney, Factory-Bullt. A chimney composed of listed factory-built components assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions to form the completed chimney. [NFPA $4:3,3.17.2] Chimney, Masonry. A field-constructed chimney of solid masonry units, bricks, stones, listed masonry chim- ney units, or reinforced Portland cement concrete, lined with suitable chimney flue liners. [NFPA 54:3.3.17.3] Chimney, Metal. A ficld-constructed chimney of metal. | [NFPA 54:3.3.18.4] Chimney Classifications: Chimney, High-Heat Appliance-Type. A factory- built, masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing the products of combustion from fuel-burning high-heat appliances producing combustion gases in excess of 2000°F (1093°C), measured at the appliance flue outlet. 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Imgoat Noe This documents fr READ ONLY purposas oy, This dcurarti hecopyigh propery fhe Iomatona Aatouaion of Parting and Mean! fics (APMO) Copyrgh © 2025 PMO, on ay nab used for ‘nytber purpose of debt any ober pervs opaes. Chimney, Low-Heat Appliance-Type. A factory- built, masonry, or metal chimney suitable for removing the products of combustion from fuel-buming low-heat appliances producing combustion gases notin excess of 1000°F (538°C) under normal operating conditions, but capable of producing combustion gases of 1400°F (760°C) >| Diverter Valve, Gray Water. A valve that directs gray water to the sanitary drainage system or a subsurface irrigation sys- tem. Diverter Valve, On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water. A ‘component in the collection system to control inflow and overflow in collection tanks intended for on-site treatment and direct beneficial use. Diverter Valve, Rainwater. A component in commercial rainwater catchment systems to control high inflow and over- flow volumes in rainwater storage tanks. Domestic Sewage. The liquid and water-borne wastes derived from the ordinary living processes, free from indus- trial wastes, and of such character as to permit satisfactory disposal, without special treatment, into the public sewer or by means ofa private sewage disposal system. Downspout. The rain leader from the roof to the building. storm drain, combined building sewer, or other means of dis- posal located outside of the building. Sec Conductor and Leader. Drain. A pipe that carries waste or waterborne wastes in a building drainage system, Drainage System. Includes all the piping within public or private premises that conveys sewage, storm water, or other liquid wastes toa legal point of disposal, but does not include the mains of a public sewer system or a public sewage treat- ment or disposal plant Drinking Fountain. A plumbing fixture connected to the potable water distribution system and sanitary drainage sys- tem that provides drinking water in a flowing stream so that the user can consume water directly from the fixture without the use of accessories. Drinking fountains should also incor- porate a botle filling station and can incorporate a water fil- ter and a cooling system for chilling the drinking water. 2 Dry Vent. A vent that does not receive the discharge of any sewage or waste. Durham system. Sslor wae system in which allppingis threaded pipe, tubing, or other such rigid construction, retesed drainage ings to conespond to the types of piping. 2070 -E- Effective Ground-Fault Current Path. An intentionally constructed, low impedance electrically conductive path designed and intended to carry current under ground-fault conditions from the point ofa ground fault on a wiring sys- tem to the electrical supply source and that facilitates the ‘operation ofthe overcurrent protective device or ground-fault detectors. [NFPA 70:100] Effective Opening. The minimum cross-sectional area at the point of water supply discharge measured or expressed in terms of (1) diameter ofa circle or (2) where the opening is not circular, the diameter of a circle of equivalent cross-sec- tional area, (This applies to an air gap). Emergency Floor Drain. A floor drain that does not receive discharge from any fixture drain or indirect waste pipe, and serves to protect from damage where accidental spills, leaks or fixture backups occur. Essentially Nontoxic Transfer Fluid. A fluid generally recognized as safe by the Food and Drug Administration (EDA) as food grade. Exam Room Sink. A sink used in the patient exam room of | ‘medical or dental office with a primary purpose of the wash- ing of hands. Excess Flow Valve (EFV). A valve designed to activate when the fuel gas passing through it exceeds a prescribed flow rate. (NFPA 54:3,3.98.3] Existing Work. A plumbing system or any part thereof that has been installed prior tothe effective date of this code. Expansion Joint. A fitting or arrangement of pipe and fit- ‘ings that permit the contraction and expansion of a piping system. Expansion Tank. A vessel used to protect potable water systems from excessive pressure. 208.0 -F- F Rating. The time period that the penetration firestop sys- tem limits the spread of fire through the penetration, where tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479, Fixture Branch. A water supply pipe between the fixture supply pipe and the water distribution pipe. Fixture Drain. The drain from the trap of a fixture to the junction of that drain with any other drainpipe. Fixture Fitting. A device that controls and guides the flow of water. Fixture Supply. A water supply pipe is connecting the fix- ture with the fixture branch. Fixture Unit. A quantity in terms of which the load-produc- ing effects on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumb- ing fixtures are expressed on some arbitrarily chosen scale, 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ngotar Notice: This docinent i fr READ ONLY purposes ely. Ts documenta th opt pero iterators Assosaton of Ponting and Mecha! Octs (PMO). Copyigh'© 2023 APMO, be mayne used for ryder pune dave lo ry aber persons pares Flammable Vapor or Fumes. The concentration of flam- ‘able constituents in the air that exceeds 25 percent of lower flammability limit (LFL). Flood Hazard Area. The greater ofthe following two areas: (1) The area within a floodplain subject to a 1 percent or ‘eater chance of flooding in any given year. (@) The area designated as a flood hazard area on a commu- nity's flood hazard map, or otherwise legally designated. Flood Level. See Flooded. I Flood-Level Rim. The top edge ofa receptor or fixture from, which water overflows. Flooded. A fixture is flooded where the liquid therein rises to the flood-level rim. Flue Collar. That portion of an appliance designed for the attachment of a draft hood, vent connector, or venting sys- tem. [NFPA 54:3.3.44] Flush Tank. A tank located above or integral with water closets, urinals, or similar fixtures for the purpose of flushing. the usable portion of the fixture. Flush Valve, A valve located at the bottom of a tank for flushing water closets and similar fixtures. Flushometer Tank. A tank integrated within an air accu- ‘mulator vessel that is designed to discharge a predetermined quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes. Flushometer Valve. A valve that discharges a predeter- ‘mined quantity of water to fixtures for flushing purposes and is actuated by direct water pressure. FOG Disposal System. A grease interceptor that reduces nonpetrolcum fas, oils, and grease (FOG) in the effluent by separation, mass, and volume reduction. Fuel Gas, Natural, manufactured liquefied petroleum, or @ mixture ofthese. 209.0 -G- Gang or Group Shower. Two or more showers in a com- ‘mon area. Gas Piping. An installation of pipe, valves, or Stings that are used to convey fuel gas, installed on a premise or in a baiting Gas Piping System. An arrangement of gas piping orreg- ulators after the point of delivery and each arrangement of 25 piping serving a building, structure, or premises, whether individually metered or not. General Anesthesia and Levels of Sedation/Analge- sla, Deep Sedation/Analgesia. A drug-induced depres- sion of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painfl stimulation, The ability to independ- ently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained. [NFPA 99:3,3.68.2] 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE DEFINITIONS eral Anesthesia. A drug-induced loss of con- sciousness during which patients are not arousable, even by painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function is often impaired. Patients often require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and positive pressure ventilation may be required ‘because of depressed spontaneous ventilation or drug- induced depression of neuromuscular function. Cardio- ‘vascular function may be impaired. [NFPA 99:3.3.68.1] Minimal Sedation (Anxiolysis). A drug-induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands, Although cognitive function and coordina- tion may be impaired, ventilatory and cardiovascular functions are unaffected. [NFPA 99:3.3.68.4] Moderate Sedation/Analgesia (Conscious Seda- tion). A drug-induced depression of consciousness dur- ing which patients respond purposefully to verbal ‘commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation, No interventions are required to maintain a ppatient airway, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained. (NFPA 99:3.3.68.3] Grade. The slope or fall ofa line of pipe in reference to a horizontal plane. In drainage, itis usually expressed as the fallin a fraction of an inch (mmm) or percentage slope per foot (meter) length of pipe. Gravity Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance or appliance that is installed in a sanitary drainage system to intercept nonpetroleum fats, oils, and greases (FOG) from a wastewater discharge and is identified by volume, 30 minute retention time, baffle(s), not less than two compartments, a total volume of not less than 300 gallons (1135 L), and grav- ity separation. [These interceptors comply with the require- ‘ments of Chapter 10 or are designed by a registered desi professional] Gravity grease interceptors are generally installed outside. Gray Water. Untreated wastewater that has not come into contact with toilet waste, kitchen sink waste, dishwasher ‘waste or similarly contaminated sources. Gray water includes ‘wastewater from bathtubs, showers, lavatories, clothes wash- crs, and laundry sinks. Also, known as grey water, graywater, | and greywater. Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance or appli- ance that is installed in a sanitary drainage system to inter- cept nonpetroleum fats, oil, and greases (FOG) from a wastewater discharge. Grease Removal Device (GRD). A hydromechanical ‘grease interceptor that automatically, mechanically removes ‘non-petroleum fats, oils and grease (FOG) from the intercep- tor, the control of which are either automatic or manually ini- tiated, Grounding Electrode. A conducting object through which a direct connection to earth is established. [NFPA 70:100 (Part) Groundwater. Water that exists bencath the earth's surface. | Group Wash Fixture. A lavatory that allows more than one person to utilize the fixture atthe same time. The fixture has fone or more drains and one or more faucets. \ngrtan Not: This document x READ ONLY purposes ey. Tis cient the copy propery th InteatonaAssooton of Pubing ard Mechanical Otis (APMO}, Copy © 2023 APMO, and mart b used for Sry ober purpose Satied an ober porns or Fae. DEFINITIONS 210.0 Hangers. See Supports. Health Care Facility's Governing Body. The person or persons who have the overall legal responsibility for the oper- ation of a health care facility. [NFPA 99:3.3.74] High Hazard, See Contamination Horizontal Branch. A drainpipe extending laterally from soil or waste stack or building drain with or without vertical sections or branches, which receives the discharge from one ‘or more fixture drains and conducts it to the soil or waste stack or the building drain, Horizontal Pipe. A pipe or fitting tha is installed in a hor- mn oF Which makes an angle of less than 45 rad) with the horizontal Hot Water, Water at a temperature exceeding or equal to 120°F (49°C), House Drain. See Building Drain. House Sewer. See Building Sewer. Hydromechanical Grease Interceptor. A plumbing appurtenance or appliance that is installed in a sanitary drainage system to intercept nonpetroleum fats, oil, and ‘grease (FOG) from a wastewater discharge and is identified by flow rate, and separation and retention efficiency. The design incorporates air entrainment, hydromechanical sepa- ration, interior baffling, or bariers in combination or sepa- rately, and one of the followis (1) External flow control, with an connected. (2) Extemal flow control, without air intake (vem), directly connected. intake (vent), directly (3) Without external flow control, directly connected. (4) Without external flow control, indirectly connected. ‘These interceptors comply with the requirements of Table 1014.2.1. Hydromechanical grease interceptors are ‘generally installed inside. 2110 Indirect-Fired Water Heater. A water heater consisting of 1 storage tank equipped with an internal or extemal heat ‘exchanger used to transfer heat from an extemal source to heat potable water. The storage tank either contains heated potable water or water supplied from an external source, such asa boiler. Indirect Waste Pipe. A pipe that does not connect directly to the drainage system but conveys liquid wastes by dis- charging into a plumbing fixture interceptor or receptacle that is directly connected to the drainage system. Individual Vent. A pipe installed to vent a fixture trap, and that connects with the vent system above the fixture served or terminates in the open air. Industrial Waste. Liquid or water-borne waste from indus- trial or commercial processes, except domestic sewage. Insanitary. A condition that is contrary to sanitary princi- piles or is injurious to health, “ Conditions to which “insanitary” shall apply include the ina proper trap seal, (2) An opening in a drainage system, except where lawful that is not provided with an approved liquid-scaled trap. ) A plumbing fixture or other waste discharging receptor ‘or device that is not supplied with water sufficient to flush ‘and maintain the fixture or receptor ina clean condition. (4) A defective fixture, trap, pipe, or fitting. (5) A trap, except wherein this code exempted, directly con- nected toa drainage system, the seal of which is not pro- tected against siphonage and backpressure by a vent pi (© A connection, cross-connection, construction, or con tion, temporary or permanent that would permit or make possible by any means whatsoever for an unapproved foreign matter to enter a water distribution system used for domestic purposes. (1) The preceding enumeration of conditions to which the Interceptor (Clarifier). A device designed and installed to separate and retain deleterious, hazardous, or undesirable ‘matter from normal wastes and permit normal sewage or liq- uid wastes to discharge into the disposal terminal by grav Invert. The lowest portion ofthe inside ofa horizontal pipe. 212.0 -u- Joint, Brazed. A joint obtained by joining of metal parts with alloys that melt at temperatures exceeding 840°F (449°C), but less than the melting temperature of the parts to be joined. Joint, Compression. A multipiece joint with cup-shaped threaded nuts that, when tightened, compress tapered sleeves so that they form a tight joint on the periphery of the tubing they connect. Joint, Flanged. One made by bolting together a pair of flanged ends. Joint, Flared. A metal-to-metal compression joint in which ‘conical spread is made on the end of a tube that is com- pressed by a flare nut against a mating flare. Joint, Heat-Fusion. A joint used in some thermoplastic [(« systems to connect the pipe to fittings or pipe lengths directly to one another (butt-fusion). This method of joining pipe to fittings includes socket-fusion, electro-fusion, and saddle- fusion. This method of welding involves the application of heat and pressure to the components, allowing them to fuse together forming a bond between the pipe and fitting. Joint, Mechanical. The general form for gas-tight or liquid- tight joints obtained by the joining of parts through a positive holding mechanical construction. Joint, Press-Connect. A permanent mechanical joint incorporating an elastomeric seal or an elastomeric seal and corrosion resistant grip ring. The joint is made with a press- ing tool and jaw or ring that complies with the manufacturer's installation instructions. 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Ingortant Nota: Tis acre fr READ ONLY purposes oly, This documartis he copy oper Inara Asodtin of Purbog eng Mecha fics (APMO) Copmght © 2029 RENO, andra nab wed or Joint, Soldered. A joint obtained by the joining of metal parts with metallic mixtures or alloys that melt ata tempera- {ure up to and including 840°F (449°C). doint, Welded. A gastight joint obtained by the joining of ‘metal parts in the plastic molten state. 213.0 No definitions. 2140 Labeled. Equipment or materials bearing a label of listing agency (accredited conformity assessment body). See Listed (third-party certified). Lavatories in Sets. Two or three lavatories that are served by one trap. Leader. An exterior vertical drainage pipe for conveying storm water from roof or gutter drains. See Downspout. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas) Facilites. Lique- fied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) facilities include tanks, contain- ers, container valves, regulating equipment, meters, appurtenances, or any combination thereof forthe storage and supply of liquefied petroleum gas fora building, structure, or premises. Liquid Waste. The discharge from a fixture, appliance, or ppurtenance in connection witha plumbing system that does not receive fecal matter. Listed (Third-Party Certified). Equipment or materials included in a list published by a listing agency (accredited conformity assessment body) that maintains periodie inspec- tion of current production of listed equipment or materials and whose listing states either thatthe equipment or material complies with approved standards or has been tested and found suitable for use ina specified manner. Listing Agency. An agency accredited by an independent and authoritative conformity assessment body to operate a ‘material and product listing and labeling (certification) sys- tem and that are accepted by the Authority Having Jurisdic- tion, which i in the business of listing or labeling. The system includes initial and ongoing product testing, a periodic inspec- tion on current production of listed (certified) products, and that makes available a published report of such listing in which specific information is included that the material or product isin accordance with applicable standards and found safe for use ina specific manner. Lot. A single or individual parcel or area of land legally recorded or validated by other means acceptable to the Author- ity Having Jurisdiction on which is situated a building or which is the site of any work regulated by this code, together with the yards, courts, and unoccupied spaces legally required forthe building or works, and that is owned by ori in the law- ful possession of the owner of the building or works. Low Hazard, See Pollution. Low-Pressure Water Dispenser. A terminal fitting located downstream of a pressure reducing valve that dis- penses drinking hot water above 71°C (160°F) or cold water ‘or both at a pressure of 105 kPa (15 psi) or less. -L- 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE. DEFINTIONS 215.0 -m Macerating Tollet System. A system comprised of a sump ‘with macerating pump and with connections fora water closet and other plumbing fixtures, which is designed to accept, srind and pump wastes to an approved point of discharge. Main. The principal artery ofa system of continuous piping to which branches may be connected. Main Sewer. See Public Sewer. Main Vent. The principal artery of the venting system to which vent branches may be connected. May. A permissive term. Medical Air. For purposes ofthis code, medical airs plied from cylinders, bulk containers, or medi pressors or reconstituted from oxygen USP and oil-free, dry 1 nitrogen NF. (NFPA 99:3.3.106] Medical Gas. A patient medical gas or medical support gas, (Sce also Patient Medical Gas and Medical Support Gas) [NFPA 99:3.3.108] Manifold. A device for connecting the outlets of one or ‘more gas cylinders fo the central piping system for that specific gas. [NFPA 99:3.3.103] Medical Gas System. An assembly of equipment and piping for the distribution of nonflammable medical {gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, compressed air, car- bbon dioxide, and helium. [NFPA 99:3.3.109] Medical Support Gas. Nitrogen or instrument air used for any medical support purpose (e.., to remove excess ‘moisture from instruments before further processing, or to operate medical-surgical tools, ar-driven booms, pen- dants, or similar applications) and, if appropriate to the procedures, used in laboratories and are not respired as part of any treatment. Medical suppor gas falls under the Reneral requirements for medical gases. [NFPA 99:3.3.111] Medical-Surgical Vacuum. A method used to provide @ source of drainage, aspiration, and suction in order to remove body fluids from patients. [NFPA 99:3.3.112] Medical-Surgical Vacuum System. An assembly of cen- tral vacuum-producing equipment and a network of piping for patient suction in medical, medical-surgical, and waste anes- thetic gas disposal (WAGD) applications. [NFPA 99:3.3.113] Mid-Story Gulde. A support designed to keep piping in ignment, located mid-way between floors or a floor and ceiling. Mobile Home Park Sewer. That part ofthe horizontal pip- ing of a drainage system that begins 2 feet (610 mm) down- stream from the last mobile home site and conveys it to @ public sewer, private sewer, private sewage disposal system, or other point of disposal. Muich, Organic materials, such as wood chips and fines, tree bark chips, and pine needles that are used in a mulch basin to ‘conceal gray water outlets and permit the infiltration of gray water. Mulch Basin. A subsurface catchment area for gray water that is filled with mulch and of sufficient depth and volume to prevent ponding, surfacing, or runoff. 6 mga Note: Tis acini fr READ ONLY purpoats oly Ths oct he copy oper Intmtons Assocation of Pg ane Metric! cls (PMO). Copyight © 2023 APMO, on may robe Used for ‘hy ober pone or bute fo any aber pres or partes DEFINITIONS. 216.0 -N- Nitrogen NF. Nitrogen complying as a minimum with nitro- gen NF. [NFPA 99:3.3.119.1] Nonwater Urinal with Drain Cleansing Action. A non- \Water urinal that conveys waste into the drainage system with- out the se of wate for flushing and automatically performs a drain-cleansing action after a predetermined amount of time. Nuisance. Includes, but is not limited to: (1) A public nuisance known at common law or in equity Jurisprudence. (2) Where work regulated by this code is dangerous to human life ois detrimental to health and property. @) Inadequate or unsafe water supply or sewage disposal system, 2170 -o- Offset. A combination of elbows or bends in a line of piping that brings one section of the pipe out of line but into a ine parallel withthe other section. Oil Interceptor. See Interceptor (Clarifier) On-Site Treated Nonpotable Water. Nonpotable water, including gray water that has been collected, treated, and intended to be used on-site and is suitable for direct bene! use. 218.0 -P- Patient Care Space. Any space of a health care fa wherein patients are intended to be examined or treated. [NFPA 99:3,3.140] Category 1 Space. Space in which failure of equip- ment ora system is likely to cause major injury or death of patients, staff, or visitors, [NFPA 99:3.3.140.1] Category 2 Space. Space in which failure of equip- ment or a system is likely to cause minor injury to patients, staff, or visitors. [NFPA 99:3,3.140.2] Category 3 Space. Space in which the failure of ‘equipment or a system is not likely to cause injury to patients, staff, or visitors but can cause discomfort. (NFPA 99:3.3.140.3] Category 4 Space. Space in which failure of equip- ‘ment or a system is not likely to have a physical impact on patient care. [NFPA 99:3.3.140.4] Patient Medical Gas. Piped gases such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, helium, carbon dioxide, and medical air that are used inthe application of human respiration andthe calibration of medical devices used for human respiration. [NFPA 99:3.3.144] PB. Polybutylene. PE. Polyethylene. PE-AL-PE. Polyethylene-aluminum-polyethylene. PE-RT. Polyethylene of raised temperature. Penetration Firestop System. A specific assemblage of field-assembled materials, or a factory-made device, which 16 hhas been tested toa standard test method and, where installed properly on penetrating piping materials, is capable of main- taining the fire- resistance rating of assemblies penetrated. Person. A natural person, his heirs, executor, administra- tors, or assigns and shall also include a firm, corporation, ‘municipal or quasi-municipal corporation, or governmental agency. The singular includes the plural, male includes female. PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene. PEX-AL-PEX. Cross-linked polyethylene-aluminum-cross- linked polyethylene. Pipe. A cylindrical conduit or conductor is conforming to the dimensions commonly known as “pipe size.” Plumbing. The business, trade, or work having to do with the installation, removal, alteration, or repair of plumbing sys- ‘tems or parts thereof, Plumbing Appliance. A special class of device or equip- ‘ment that is intended to perform a special plumbing function. Its operation, control, or both may be dependent upon one or ‘more energized components, such as motors, controls, heat- ing elements, or pressure- or temperature-sensing elements. ‘Such device or equipment may operate automatically through ‘one or more of the following actions: atime cycle, a temper- ature range, a pressure range, a measured volume or weight; or the device or equipment may be manually adjusted or con- trolled by the user or operator. Plumbing Appurtenance. A manufactured device, a pre- fabricated assembly, or an on-the-job assembly of component parts that is an adjunct to the basic piping system and plumb- ing fixtures. An appurtenance demands no additional water supply, nor does it add a discharge load to a fixture or the drainage system. It performs some useful function in the oper- ation, maintenance, servicing, economy, or safety of the plumbing system. Plumbing Fixture. An approved type installed receptacle, device or appliance that is supplied with water or that receives liquid of liquid-borne wastes and discharges such wastes into the drainage system to which it may be directly or indirectly connected. Industral or commercial tanks, vats, and similar processing equipment are not plumbing fixtures, but may be connected to or discharged into approved traps or plumbing. fixtures where and as otherwise provided for elsewhere inthis code Plumbing Official. See Authority Having Jurisdiction, Plumbing System. Includes all potable water, alternate water sources, building supply, and distribution pipes; all plumbing fixtures and traps; all drainage and vent pipes; and all building drains and building sewers, including their respective joints and connections, devices, receptors, and appurtenances within the property lines of the premises and shall include potable water piping, potable water treating or using equipment, medical gas and medical vacuum systems, liquid and fuel gas piping, and water heaters and vents for same. Plumbing Vent. A pipe provided to ventilate a plumbing system, to prevent trap siphonage and backpressure, or to ‘equalize the ar pressure within the drainage system. 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Imgotan Note: This document for READ ONLY puposes en. This document isthe copri ropery ote Interatoa! Assocation of Punting ard MetaicalOess (APNO). Copy ©2023 PHO. ‘yar pose or Gated any ober pres or partes Plumbing Vent System. A pipe or pipes installed to pro- vide a flow of air to or from a drainage system or to provide a circulation of air within such system to protect trap seals from siphonage and backpressure. Point-of-Entry, Water Treatment Unit. A device serving, the water distribution system ofa building forthe purposes of altering, modifying, adding, or removing minerals, chemi- cals, contaminants, and suspended solids inthe water Point-of-Use, Water Treatment Unit. A device serving a single atmospheric outlet such as a faucet forthe purposes of altering, modifying, adding, or removing any minerals, chem= icals, contaminants, and suspended solids in water. Pollution. An impairment of the quality ofthe potable water to the degree that does not create a hazard to the public health but which does adversely and unreasonably affect the aes- thetic qualities of such potable water for domestic use. Also, defined as “Low Hazard.” Potable Water. Water thats satisfactory for drinking, cul nary, and domestic purposes and that meets the requirements of the Health Authority Having Jurisdiction. PP. Polypropylene. Pre-fabricated Shower Enclosure. A factory-assembled watertight structure with enclosing walls, a drain, and door or open access way. Pressure. The normal force exerted by a homogeneous lig- uid or gas, per unit of area, on the wall of the container. Residual Pressure. The pressure available at the fix- ture or water outlet after allowance is made for pressure drop duc to friction loss, head, meter, and other losses in ‘the system during maximum demand periods. Static Pressure. The pressure is existing without any flow. Pressure-Balancing Valve. A mixing valve that senses {incoming hot and cold water pressures and compensates for fluctuations in either to stabilize outlet temperature. Pressure-Lock-Type Connection. A mechanical con- nection that depends on an internal retention device to pre- vent pipe or tubing separation. The connection is made by inserting the pipe or tubing into the fitting to a prescribed depth. Private or Private Use. Applics to plumbing fixtures in residences and apartments, o private bathrooms in hotels, hospitals, and health care facilities, and to restrooms in com- mercial establishments where te fixtures are intended for the use ofa family or an individual. Private Sewage Disposal System. A septic tank with the effluent discharging into a subsurface disposal field, into one ‘or more seepage pits, or into a combination of subsurface dis- posal field and seepage pit or of such other facilities as may be permitted under the procedures set forth elsewhere inthis, code. Private Sewer. A building sewer that receives the discharge from more than one building drain and conveys it to a public sewer, private sewage disposal system, or another point of disposal, 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE ardmay at be used or DEFINITIONS Proportioning System for Medical Air USP. A central supply that produces medical air (USP) reconstituted from ‘oxygen USP and nitrogen NF by means of a mixer or blender. [NFPA 99:33.106.1] Public or Public Use. Applies to plumbing fixtures that are not defined as private or private use. Public Sewer. A common sewer directly controlled by pub- lic authority. Public Water System. A system for the provision to the public of water for human consumption through pipes or ‘ther constructed conveyances, if such system has atleast if- teen service connections or regularly serves an average of twenty-five individuals daily for at least 60 days per year. Push Fit Fitting. A mechanical fitting where the connec- tion is assembled by pushing the tube or pipe into the fitting and is sealed with an o-ring. PVC, Polyvinyl Chloride. PVDF. Polyvinylidene Fluoride. 219.0 -a- Quick-Disconnect Device. A hand-operated device that provides a means for connecting and disconnecting a hosc to ‘a water supply, and that is equipped with a means to shut off ‘the water supply when the device is disconnected. Quick-Disconnect Device, Fuel Gas. A hand-operated device that provides a means for connecting and disconnect- ing an appliance or an appliance connector to a gas supply and that is equipped with an automatic means to shut off the gas supply when the device is disconnected. [NFPA 5433.27.) 220.0 -R- Rainwater, Natural precipitation that has not been contam- inated by use. Rainwater Catchment System. A system that utilizes the principal of collecting, storing, and using rainwater from a rooftop or other manmade, aboveground collection surface. Also, known as a rainwater harvesting system. Rainwater Storage Tank. The central component of the rainwater catchment system. Also, known asa cistern or rain barrel Receptor. An approved plumbing fixture or device of such material, shape, and capacity as to adequately receive the dis- ccharge from indirect waste pipes, so constructed and located sto be readily cleaned. Reclaimed Water. Nonpotable water provided by a ‘water/wastewater utility that, asa result of tertiary treatment of domestic wastewater, meets requirements of the public health Authority Having Jurisdiction for its intended uses. Registered Design Professional. An individual who is registered or licensed by the laws of the state to perform such design work in the jurisdiction, Regulating Equipment, Includes valves and controls used 1 plumbing system that is required to be accessible or read- ily accessible. w Ingotan Note: This document for READ ONLY puposes en. Tis documents the copri propery othe Irteratoa! Assocation of Putting ard Meraical Oe (APO). Copy ©2023 PHO. army at be used or ‘yar pose o Gated any ober prsre or pares DEFINITIONS Relief Vent. A vent, the primary function of which isto pro- vide circulation of air between drainage and vent systems or to act as an auxiliary vent on a specially designed system. Remote Outlet. Where used for sizing water piping, itis the furthest outlet dimension, measuring from the meter, either the developed length of the cold-water piping or ‘through the water heater to the furthest outlet onthe hot-water piping. Rim, See Flood-Level Rim. Riser. A water supply pipe that extends vertically one full story or more to convey water to branches or fixtures. Roof Drain. A drain installed to receive water collecting on the surface of a roof and to discharge it into a leader, down- spout, or conductor. ‘A device or method for removal of sediment and debris from a collection surface by diverting initial rain- fall from entry into the cistern(3). Also, known asa first flush device. Roughing-In. The installation of all parts of the plumbing, system that can be completed prior tothe installation of fix- tures. This includes drainage, water supply, gas piping, vent piping, and the necessary fixture supports. 221.0 -s- Sand Interceptor. See Interceptor (Clarifier) ‘Scavenging. Evacuation of exhaled mixtures of oxygen and nitrous oxide. [NFPA 99:3.3.163] SDR. An abbreviation for “standard dimensional ratio,” hich is the specific ratio of the average specified outside diameter to the minimum wal thickness for outside controlled diameter plastic pipe. ‘Seam, Welded. Sce Joint, Welded. ‘Seepage Pit. A lined excavation in the ground which receives the discharge of a septic tank so designed as to per- ‘mit the fluent from the septic tank to seep through its bot- tom and sides. ‘Septic Tank. A watertight receptacle that receives the dis- charge of a drainage system or pat thereof, designed and con- structed so as to retain solids, digest organic matter through ‘period of detention, and allow the liquids to discharge into the soil outside of the tank through a system of open joint pip- ing or a seepage pit meeting the requirements of this code. Service Piping. The piping and equipment between the ‘ret gas main and the gas piping system inlet that i installed by, and is under the control and maintenance of, the serving ‘888 supplier. ‘Sewage. Liquid waste containing animal or vegetable mat- {er in suspension or solution and that may include liquids con- taining chemicals in solution. ‘Sewage Ejector. A device for lifting sewage by entraining iton a high-velocity jet stream, air, o water. ‘Sewage Pump. A permanently installed mechanical device, ‘other than an ejector, for removing sewage or liquid waste from a sump. ‘Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement. ® Shielded Coupling. An approved elastomeric sealing gas- ket with an approved outer shield and a tightening mecha- ‘Shock Arrester. See Water Hammer Arrester. Should. Indicates a recommendation or that which is advised but not required. Single-Family Dwelling. A building designed to be used as, home by the owner of such building, which shall be the only dwelling located on a parcel of ground with the usual acces- sory buildings. Size and Type of Tubing. See Diameter. Slip Joint, An adjustable tubing connection, consisting of ‘compression nut, a friction ring, and a compression washer, designed to fit a threaded adapter fitting or a standard taper pipe thread. Slope. See Grade. Soll Pipe. A pipe that conveys the discharge of water clos- ts, urinals, clinical sinks, or fixtures having similar functions of colleetion and removal of domestic sewage, with or with- ‘ut the discharge from other fixtures tothe building drain or building sewer. ‘Special Wastes. Wastes that require some special method of handling, such as the use of indirect waste piping and receptors, corosion-resis ing, sand, ol or grease inter- ceptors, condensers, or other pretreatment facilities. ‘Stack. The vertical main of a system of soil, waste, or vent piping extending through one or more stories. Stack Vent. The extension of sol or waste stacks above the highest horizontal drain connected to the stack. ‘Standard. A document, the main text of which contains only mandatory provisions using the word “shall” to indicate requirements and which is in @ form generally suitable for ‘mandatory reference by another standard or code or for adop- tion into law. Nonmandatory provisions shall be located in ‘an appendix, footnote, or fine print note and are not tobe con- sidered a part ofthe requirements ofa standard. Standard Cubic Feet per Minute (SCFM). Volumetric flow rate of gas in units of standard cubic feet per minute. [NFPA 99:3.3.172] Station Inlet. An inlet point ina piped medicalsurgical vac- ‘uum distribution system at which the user makes connections, and disconnections. [NFPA 99:3.3.173] Station Outlet. An outlet point in a piped medical gas dis- tribution system at which the user makes connections and dis- connections. [NFPA 99:3.3.174] Sterilizer. A piece of equipment that disinfects instruments and equipment by way of heat. Storm Drain, See Building Drain (Storm). ‘Storm Sewer. A sewer used for conveying rainwater, sur- face water, condensate, cooling water, or similar liquid wastes. Subsoll Drain. A drain that collects subsurface or seepage water and conveys itto a place of disposal. Subsoil Irrigation Field. Gray water irrigation field installed ina trench within the layer of soil below the topsoil. 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE Ingots Notice This docimenti fr READ ONLY purposes ey. Tis document the copy rope th IntematontAssdoton of Punting ard Mechanical Otises (APM), Copyght © 2023 APMO, enaay nt b used for ‘yo pupoue or ated to any ober pres artes This system plants. ‘Subsurface Irrigation Field. Gray water irigation field installed below finished grade within the topsoil. ‘Sump. An approved tank or pit that receives sewage or lig- uid waste and which is located below the normal grade of the gravity system and which must be emptied by mechanical means, Supports. Supports, hangers, and anchors are devices for properly supporting and securing pipe, fixtures, and equip- ‘ment Surge Tank. A reservoir to modify the fluctuation in flow rates to allow for uniform distribution of gray water to the points of irr typically used for irrigation of deep rooted 222.0 -T- ‘T Rating. The time period thatthe penetration firestop sys- tem, including the penetrating item, limits the maximum tem- perature rise of 325°F (181°C) above its initial temperature through the penetration on the nonfire side, where tested in accordance with ASTM E814 or UL 1479. Tallplece. The pipe or tubing that connects the outlet of a plumbing fixture to a trap. ‘Thermostatic (Temperature Control) Valve. A mixing valve tat senses outlet temperature and compensates for fluc- tuations in incoming hot or cold water temperatures. Tollet Facility. A room or space containing not less than one lavatory and one water closet. ‘Transition Gas Riser. A listed or approved section or sec- tions of pipe and fitings used to convey fuel gas and installed in a gas piping system to provide a transition from below- ground to aboveground. ‘Trap. A fitting or device so designed and constructed as to provide, where properly vented, a liquid seal that will prevent the back passage of air without materially affecting the flow of sewage or wastewater through it. ‘Trap Arm. Those portions ofa fixture drain between a tap and the vent. ‘Trap Primer. A device and system of piping that maintains water seal in a remote trap. ‘Trap Seal. The vertical distance between the crown weir and the top dip ofthe trap. Crown Weir (Trap Welt). The lowest point in the cross-section ofthe horizontal waterway atthe exit ofthe trap. ‘Top Dip (of the trap), The highest point in the internal

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