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UNIFORM CODE SPOTLIGHT

March 21, 2024

From the 2024 UPC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 15 – ALTERNATE WATER SOURCES FOR NONPOTABLE APPLICATIONS

1503.2.2 Diversion. The gray water system shall connect to the sanitary drainage system downstream of fixture traps and vent connections through a gray water diverter valve. The gray water diverter valve shall comply with IAPMO PS 59 and be installed in an accessible location and clearly indicate the direction of flow.


From the 2024 UMC Illustrated Training Manual, Chapter 5 – EXHAUST SYSTEMS

508.3.1 Grease Vapor. Wall-mounted exhaust hood assemblies shall be tight fitting against the back wall so as to not permit passage of grease vapor behind the hood, or between the back wall and the hood assembly. [NFPA 96:5.1.13]

(This is not to be considered the official position of IAPMO, nor is it an official interpretation of the Codes.)

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Last modified: March 21, 2024

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