§ 18-193. Definitions.

The definitions in this division shall correspond to the definitions contained in A.C.A. § 17-38-101 et seq., state plumbing code, and such laws adopted in this division by reference:

Plumbing means as follows:

(1)

All piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with the water supply and drainage system within a building and to a point from three to five feet outside the building.

(2)

The construction and connection of any drain or waste pipe carrying domestic sewage from a point within three to five feet outside of the foundation walls of any building to the city sewer system or other disposal terminal, including private domestic sewage treatment and disposal systems, and the alternation of any such system, drain or waste pipe.

(3)

The water service piping from a point within three to five feet outside of the foundation walls of any building to the water meter or other water utility property or other terminal.

(4)

Including, but not limited to, the connecting of hot water storage tanks, water softeners, water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioner cooling towers, swimming pools, automatic fire sprinkling systems and any receptacle, device or appliance which is connected to any water supply (public or private) or sewer system belonging to the city.

(5)

A plumbing and drainage system so designed and vent piping so installed, as to keep the air in the system in free circulation and movement, and to prevent, with a margin of safety, unequal air pressure of such force as might blow, siphon or affect trap seals or retard the discharge from plumbing fixtures, or permit sewer air to escape into the building.

Plumbing fixture means as follows:

(1)

New washing machines or replacement of washing machines that require any extensions or alterations of the water supply or sewer drainage piping.

(2)

Water heaters (new installations or replacements).

(3)

Air conditioner cooling towers.

(4)

Sand, oil, grease or special intercepter traps and separators.

(5)

Sewer yard lines (replacement or new yard lines).

(6)

Water yard lines (replacement or new yard lines).

(7)

Floor drains.

(8)

Sinks (new or replacement).

(9)

Garbage disposals (new or replacements).

(10)

Any receptacle, device or appliance which is connected to any water supply system or sewer system of the city.

(Code 1978, §§ 11.64.03, 11.64.07; Ord. No. 14-23, § I, 9-16-2014)

Editor's note

Section I of Ord. No. 14-23, adopted Sept. 16, 2014, repealed former §§ 18-193—18-195, which pertained to amendments to technical code adopted by reference; building, water and sewer lines; plumbing requirements for city water and sewer systems, and derived from the 1978 Code, §§ 11.64.02, 11.64.17, 11.64.18. Said ordinance renumbered former §§ 18-196—18-199 as §§ 18-193—18-196.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.