HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-12-12 State Plumbing Plan Review Letter - Boomtown Gym DEC 15 2000
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH j J
Division of Environmental Health
REPORT ON PLANS
Plans and specifications on plumbing: Boom Town Gym,5825 Neal Avenue, Oak Park Heights,
Washington County,Minnesota, Plan No. 011651
OWNERSHIP:
SUBMITTER(S): International Mechanical, 925 227th Avenue, Bethel,Minnesota 55005
Plans Dated:
Date Received: November 30,2000
Date Reviewed: December 12,2000
SCOPE: This review is limited to the design of this particular project only insofar as the provisions of the
Minnesota Plumbing Code, as amended, apply,and does not cover the water supply or sewerage system to which
this plumbing system is connected. The review is based upon the supposition that the data on which the design is
based are correct, and that necessary legal authority has been obtained to construct the project. The
responsibility for the design of structural features and the efficiency of equipment must be taken by the project
designer. Approval is contingent upon satisfactory disposition of any requirements included in this report.
Special care should be taken to insure that the material and installation of the plumbing system are in accordance
with the provisions of the Minnesota Plumbing Code. A copy of the approved plans and specifications should
be retained at the project location for future reference.
A set of the identified plans and specifications is being returned to International Mechanical. Enclosed is a copy
of the report and transmittal letter to be forwarded to the project owner.
INSPECTIONS: All plumbing installations must be tested and inspected in accordance with the requirements of
the Minnesota Plumbing Code. As specified in Minnesota Rules, part 4715.2830,no plumbing work may be
covered prior to completing the required tests and inspections. Provisions must be made for applying an air test
at the time of the roughing-in inspection as outlined in Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2820,subpart 2, of the code.
A manometer test,as specified in Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2820, subpart 3,is required at the time of the
finished plumbing inspection. It is the responsibility of the contractor/installer to notify the State Health
Department when the installation will be ready for a test and inspection. To schedule inspections,contact the
state plumbing standards representative for your region, or call the metro office at 1-800-926-6216, or Gary Topp
at 651/215-0841.
REQUIREMENT(S):
1. The drain branch serving the men's showers and the women's lavatories must be at least 2' inches in size at
the urinal branch connection(see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2310).
2. Assuming a maximum developed length of pipe of 80 feet and a building water pressure at the meter between
46 and 60 psi, and using Minnesota Rules,part 4715.3800: The cold water supply branch serving the men's
resti,,:;m must be at least 1 inch in size up to the branch serving the first urinal.
3. Showers or combination showers-baths shall be equipped with antiscald-type control valves. These valves
must be of the thermostatic or pressure balance type in accordance with ANSI/ASSE Standard 1016-90(see
Minnesota Rules,part 4715.1380,subpart 5).
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4. The maximum water volume per flush of a floor-mounted water closet shall be 1.6 gallons. Water closets
shall comply with American National Standards Institute Al12.19.6--1990(see Minnesota Statutes,
Section 326.37,subpart 2).Water closets in public bathrooms must have elongated bowls with open-front
seats.
5. Urinals equipped with flush valves must be provided with a 3/a-inch minimum water supply branch(see
Minnesota Rules,part 4715.1730, subpart 2).
6. Faucets equipped with threaded hose connections must be provided with approved backflow preventers. This
shall include the laundry tub faucet.
7. Equipment used for heating water or storing hot water shall be protected by approved safety devices in
accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2210 and part 4715.2230.
8. Verify that the existing water supply and waste systems are sized to accommodate the added fixtures(see
Minnesota Rules,part 4715.3800 and part 4715.2310).
9. Materials used for water distribution piping must comply with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.0520. All solder
and flux used for the potable water distribution systems shall contain less than 0.2 percent lead. Use of
50-50 solder or flux containing more than 0.2 percent lead is prohibited in potable water distribution systems.
Any solder other than 95-5 tin-antimony or 96-4 tin-silver must be specifically approved by the
administrative authority prior to use(see Minnesota Statutes,Section 326.371).
10. Materials used for drain, waste,and vent systems must comply with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.0570
through part 4715.0600.If plastic pipe is used for the drain,waste and vent system:
a. ABS plastic pipe shall comply with ASTM Standard D 2661 or F 628.
b. PVC plastic pipe shall comply with ASTM Standard D 2665, D 2949 or F 891.
c. It must be installed in accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.0580(F)and part 4715.0600.
Above-grade horizontal runs of plastic waste and vent pipe cannot exceed 35 feet in total length.
Above-grade vertical stacks constructed of plastic pipe may exceed 35 feet in total height only if an
approved expansion joint is used.
d. Solvent weld joints in PVC and CPVC pipe must include use of a primer which is of contrasting color to
the pipe and cement(see Minnesota Rules,part 4715.0810, subpart 2).
11. A cleanout must be provided at or near the base of each soil or waste stack(see Minnesota Rules,
part 4715.1000).
12. The plumbing system shall be tested in accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2820.
13. The water piping system shall be disinfected in accordance with Minnesota Rules,part 4715.2250.
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NOTE(S):
1. The scope of this project consists of the remodeling of an existing building. The plumbing installation
includes restrooms, showers, a laundry tub, and a drinking fountain.
2. This facility is served by existing municipal water and sewer service connections.
Authorization for construction in accordance with the approved plans may be withdrawn if construction is not
undertaken within a period of two years. The fact that the plans have been approved does not necessarily mean
that recommendations or requirements for change will not be made at some later time when changed conditions,
additional information,or advanced knowledge make improvements necessary.
Approved:
Bradley C. Erickson
Public Health Engineer
Environmental Health Section
P.O. Box 64975
St.Paul,Minnesota 55164-0975
651/215-0853
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cc: Project Owner
International Mechanical
Mr.Jim Butler,Plumbing Inspector
Ms.Angela Wheeler,Washington County Department of Public
Plumbing Unit
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