15.02.140 Plumbing and Sewage

(a) All plumbing vents and sewer line shall be governed by the current National Plumbing Code.

(b) Bathroom not to be opened directly into kitchen area.

(c) Bathroom, water heater and kitchen sink to be medium grade (or better) recognized brand such as Crane, American or comparable brand. Three-fourths inch (3/4") coppery water-line-1 grade or better from street to building.

(d) Copper L-grade inside building. Hard-L-grade recommended underground or better. Four-inch vitrified clay tile, 4" cement asbestos or 4" iron sewer pipe to be used. Connections to be made in accordance with good plumbing practices.

(e) Hot water heaters to be not less than 30-gallon capacity.

(f) Privies for Rural Areas. Should be standardized and should be constructed to meet sanitary standards. Privies do not require foundations but materials used for floors should be treated with a wood preservative to prevent rot. Privies as well as other buildings should be painted to present a neat looking appearance.

(g) Rural residents should construct and use garbage disposal pits that meet sanitary standards. Pit covers for garbage disposal pits should be treated with a wood preservative to prevent rot. Approved incinerators should be used for paper.