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1 To: IAPMO Members and Other Interested Parties Date: August 2010 Enclosed is your 2010 Report on Proposals (ROP). These proposals were presented to the Plumbing Technical Committee who met in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on April 26 28, At the Annual Education and Business Conference which will be held September 26 30, 2010, in Seattle, Washington, IAPMO members and others attending the conference will have the opportunity to discuss and debate these proposals during the Assembly Consideration Session. All comments for consideration by the Technical Committee should be submitted to IAPMO by January 4, On May 2 6, 2011, the Technical Committee will consider all of the comments received in response to the actions contained within the ROP and will vote on whether to modify any of their previous actions. Terry Swisher Chair IAPMO Standards Council Gabriella Davis Recording Secretary IAPMO Standards Council Tim Collings Chairman Plumbing Code TC Thereafter, from September 25 29, 2011, IAPMO will be holding its 82nd Annual Education and Business Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The IAPMO voting membership present at that conference will then vote on the actions taken by the Technical Committee during the Technical Meeting Convention. Please visit the IAPMO web site at for more information on the consensus code development process and timeline. Following the ROP is a preprint of the Uniform Plumbing Code as it would appear in the event that all of the proposals accepted by the Plumbing Technical Committee in April 2010 are ultimately approved for inclusion in the final version of the 2012 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code. This preprint is provided to you as a courtesy. All changes are tentative and subject to revision. This document is not to be considered the final version of the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code. Specific authorization from IAPMO is required for republication or quotation. THE BALLOT RESULTS ON ALL COMMITTEE ACTIONS ON PROPOSALS PASSED EXCEPT FOR THE FOLLOWING THIRTEEN ACTIONS: April Trafton Chairman Mechanical Code TC ITEM 5 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 53 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 145 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 152 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 181 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 182 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 185 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 189 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 195 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 222 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. ITEM 250 FAILED TO ACHIEVE THE NECESSARY 2/3 AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF RETURNED BALLOTS. In accordance with Section where the technical committee actions failed to achieve the necessary 2/3 affirmative vote, a public comment is requested for each proposal listed above. All proposals listed above shall be reconsidered by the technical committee as an automatic public comment. Ph: Fax: Inter national Association of P lumbing and Mechanical Officials 4755 East Philadelphia Street Ontario, California USA

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3 PLUMBING TECHNICAL COMMITTEE (as of 05/2010) NAME REPRESENTATION CLASSIFICATION Tim Collings, Chairman Salt Lake City, Utah Enforcing Authority Amir Tabakh, Principal City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Enforcing Authority Mark Casey, Alternate City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Bob Adler City of San Jose, California Enforcing Authority John Jack Fischer County of St. Louis Enforcing Authority Percy Brown Maine Plumbers Examining Board Enforcing Authority Ron Rice, Ex-Officio IAPMO Enforcing Authority* Arnie Rodio, Jr., Principal Pace Setter Plumbing Installer/Maintainer Arnie Rodio, Sr., Alternate Jim Stack Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Installer/Maintainer Association Larry Soskin Ace Duraflo Installer/Maintainer Sarah Aguilar Southland Industries Installer/Maintainer Steven Weinberger MCAA Installer/Maintainer Sylvanus Bloice Roots Plumbing Services Installer/Maintainer David L. Mann Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 342 Labor Rickey Fabra, Principal Plumbers & Steamfitters Labor Scott Hamilton, Principal United Association Labor James Pavesic, Alternate Pennie Feehan Copper Development Association Manufacturer Rand Ackroyd Plumbing and Drainage Institute Manufacturer Charles Hernandez, Principal Plumbing Manufacturers Institute Manufacturer David Hagopian, Alternate Richard Church, Principal Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association Manufacturer Michael Cudahy, Alternate William LeVan, Principal Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute Manufacturer James Walls, Alternate Ian Chang Intertek Testing Services Research/Standards/ Testing Jeremy Brown, Principal Nasrin Kashefi, Alternate NSF International Research/Standards/ Testing John Taecker, Principal James Dingman, Alternate Underwriters Laboratories Research/Standards/ Testing Theodore Lemoff, Principal Denise Beach, Alternate NFPA Research/Standards/ Testing Anthony Scarano Plastics Piping Consultant Special Expert April Trafton Donald Dickerson Associates Special Expert Julius Ballanco American Society of Plumbing Engineers Special Expert Don Surrena, Principal National Association of Home Builders User Lawrence Brown, Alternate Paul Cabot American Gas Association User Thomas Pape Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) Consumer Matt Sigler, Staff Liaison IAPMO Staff Total Voting Members: 29 *Total Non-Voting Members: 1 The above listed TC Members are in order of classification (see far right column).

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5 FORM FOR COMMENTS ON IAPMO UPC/UMC COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS NOTE: All comments MUST be received by 5:00 PM PST on January 4, For further information on the standards-making process, please contact the Codes and Standards Administration at For technical assistance, please call IAPMO at or FOR OFFICE USE ONLY LOG#: DATE REC D: PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH COMMENT Please Indicate in which format you wish to receive your ROP/ROC Paper X Download* CD-ROM *Note: In choosing the download option, you intend to view the ROP/ROC from our Website, no copy will be sent to you. Date: 10/1/10 Name: John B. Smith Tel. No.: (123) Company: John B. Smith & Sons, Inc. Street Address: 123 Any Street City: Any Town State: MA Zip: Please Indicate Organization Represented (if any): 1. IAPMO Document Title: Uniform Plumbing Code IAPMO No. & Year: 2009 Section/Paragraph: Comment on Proposal Item #: Comment Recommends (check one): New Text X Revised Text Deleted Text (from ROP) 3. Comment (Include proposed new wording, or identification of wording to be deleted): [Note: Proposed text should be in legislative format: i.e., use underscore to denote wording to be inserted (inserted wording) and strike-through to denote wording to be deleted (deleted wording).] Please note if you are referencing a standard or other publication, please provide two copies. Retain minimum as per 2006 as follows: Where lead flashing materials is used, it shall be a minimum of three (3) four (4) pounds per square foot (19.5 kg/m2). 4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment: [Note: State the problem that will be resolved by your recommendations: give the specific reason for your proposal including copies of tests, research papers, etc. If more then 200 words, it may be abstracted for publication.] SAMPLE The proposed change to three (2) psf does nothing to improve the current requirement. 5. This Comment is original material. [Note: Original material is considered to be the submitter's own idea based on or as a result of his/her own experience, thought or research and, to the best of his/her knowledge, is not copied from another source.) This Comment is not original material, its source (if known) is as follows: I hereby grant the IAPMO all and full rights in copyright, in this proposal, and I understand that I acquire no rights in any publication of IAPMO in which this proposal in this or another similar or analogous form is used. Signature (Required): PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH COMMENT IAPMO FAX (909) or (877) Mail to: Code Development IAPMO 4755 E. Philadelphia St Ontario CA to: codechange@iapmo.org

6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 1. Type or print in BLACK ink. 2. Indicate the title of the document and the document year. In addition, indicate the specific section or paragraph and the Item number shown in the Report on Proposals (ROP) that the comment applies to. 3. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether this comment recommends adding new text, revising proposed text, or deleting proposed text. 4. In the space identified as Comment, indicate the exact wording you recommend as new or to revise proposed text, or the text you recommend be deleted. 5. In the space title Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment, state the problem, which will be resolved by your recommendation and give the specific reason for your comment. Include copies of test results, research papers, fire experience, or other materials that substantiate your recommendation. [See note below, item (f).] 6. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not this comment is original material, and if it is not, indicate the source of the material. 7. Sign the comment. (Required) If supplementary material (photographs, diagrams, reports, etc.) is included, you may be required to submit sufficient copies for all members and alternates of the technical committee. The technical committee is authorized to abstract the Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment if it exceeds 200 words for publication in the Report on Comments. SAMPLE NOTE: The IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects in Paragraph 4-4 state: Each comment shall be submitted to the Council Secretary and shall include: (a) identification of the submitter and his or her affiliation (i.e., technical committee, organization, company), where appropriate; (b) identification of the document, edition of the document, and paragraph of the document to which the proposal is directed; (c) the proposed text of the proposal, including the wording to be added, revised (and how revised), or deleted; (d) a statement of the problem and substantiation for proposal; (e) the signature of the submitter; and, (f) two copies of any document(s) (other than IAPMO document) being proposed as a reference standard or publication (see 3-3.7).

7 FORM FOR COMMENTS ON IAPMO UPC/UMC COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS NOTE: All comments MUST be received by 5:00 PM PST on January 4, For further information on the standards-making process, please contact the Codes and Standards Administration at For technical assistance, please call IAPMO at or FOR OFFICE USE ONLY LOG#: DATE REC D: PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH COMMENT Please Indicate in which format you wish to receive your ROP/ROC Paper Download* CD-ROM *Note: In choosing the download option, you intend to view the ROP/ROC from our Website, no copy will be sent to you. Date: Name: Tel. No.: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Please Indicate Organization Represented (if any): 1. IAPMO Document Title: IAPMO No. & Year: Section/Paragraph: Comment on Proposal Item #: (from ROP) 2. Comment Recommends (check one): New Text Revised Text Deleted Text 3. Comment (Include proposed new wording, or identification of wording to be deleted): [Note: Proposed text should be in legislative format: i.e., use underscore to denote wording to be inserted (inserted wording) and strike-through to denote wording to be deleted (deleted wording).] Please note if you are referencing a standard or other publication, please provide two copies. 4. Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment: [Note: State the problem that will be resolved by your recommendations: give the specific reason for your proposal including copies of tests, research papers, etc. If more then 200 words, it may be abstracted for publication.] 5. This Comment is original material. [Note: Original material is considered to be the submitter's own idea based on or as a result of his/her own experience, thought or research and, to the best of his/her knowledge, is not copied from another source.) This Comment is not original material, its source (if known) is as follows: I hereby grant the IAPMO all and full rights in copyright, in this proposal, and I understand that I acquire no rights in any publication of IAPMO in which this proposal in this or another similar or analogous form is used. Signature (Required): PLEASE USE SEPARATE FORM FOR EACH COMMENT IAPMO FAX (909) or (877) Mail to: Code Development IAPMO 4755 E. Philadelphia St Ontario CA to: codechange@iapmo.org

8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING COMMENTS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 1. Type or print in BLACK ink. 2. Indicate the title of the document and the document year. In addition, indicate the specific section or paragraph and the Item number shown in the Report on Proposals (ROP) that the comment applies to. 3. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether this comment recommends adding new text, revising proposed text, or deleting proposed text. 4. In the space identified as Comment, indicate the exact wording you recommend as new or to revise proposed text, or the text you recommend be deleted. 5. In the space title Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment, state the problem, which will be resolved by your recommendation and give the specific reason for your comment. Include copies of test results, research papers, fire experience, or other materials that substantiate your recommendation. [See note below, item (f).] 6. Check the appropriate box to indicate whether or not this comment is original material, and if it is not, indicate the source of the material. 7. Sign the comment. (Required) If supplementary material (photographs, diagrams, reports, etc.) is included, you may be required to submit sufficient copies for all members and alternates of the technical committee. The technical committee is authorized to abstract the Statement of Problem and Substantiation for Comment if it exceeds 200 words for publication in the Report on Comments. NOTE: The IAPMO Regulations Governing Committee Projects in Paragraph 4-4 state: Each comment shall be submitted to the Council Secretary and shall include: (a) identification of the submitter and his or her affiliation (i.e., technical committee, organization, company), where appropriate; (b) identification of the document, edition of the document, and paragraph of the document to which the proposal is directed; (c) the proposed text of the proposal, including the wording to be added, revised (and how revised), or deleted; (d) a statement of the problem and substantiation for proposal; (e) the signature of the submitter; and, (f) two copies of any document(s) (other than IAPMO document) being proposed as a reference standard or publication (see 3-3.7).

9 TABLE OF CONTENTS Item # Code Section Page # 1 Chapter 1 Appendix L 1 2 Chapter Chapter Chapter , 218.0, 225.0, 604.1, Table 6-4, , , 610.9, Table TIA UPC , Sections and , 313.1, , , 302.0, 317.0, Table 12-2, Appendix E 35.1, 64 Appendix E , , , , 811.0, , , , Table Table , 406.0, , 401.2, 406.1, , , , 408.2, , , 409.0, Table and Table , 404.3, 403.0, ,

10 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Item # Code Section Page # , 407.7, 414.0, , , , , 408.3, , 402.6, , 404.2, , , Table , Chapter Chapter , Table 5-1, Table , , , ,

11 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Item # Code Section Page # , , , , , , Table , , , Table Table Table Table 5-13, Table 5-19 Table Table , , , , , , , , 221 Table 6-2, , , , , , , , Table , 218.0, Table 6-4, Table , , , , , Table 6-4, 218.0, Table

12 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Item # Code Section Page # , , Table 6-4, 218.0, Table , Table 6-4, Table , , , , , (2) Table 6-2, Table Table 6-4, Table Table Table Table 6-5, Table , , ,

13 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Item # Code Section Page # Table 7-1, Table Table Table Table Chapter , , , Table , , Table Chapter Chapter (C) , ,

14 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Item # Code Section Page # , Table , Table Table Table 12-9 and Table Table and Table Table Table and Table Table , , , , Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table Table , Table Chapter (D) Chapter 17, 220.0, Appendix K Appendix Table A Appendix E 30.0 E Appendix E

15 TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) Item # Code Section Page # 241 Appendix E Appendix E Appendix F Appendices F 11.1, F Appendix F Appendix K 5.0(D), Table Appendix K 5.0(J) Table L Appendices L 9.1 L Appendix L 10.0 L 10.6, Table Appendix M 503 TASK GROUP REPORTS Correlation Task Group Standards Task Group Technical Correlating Committee 2012 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE PREPRINT Copyright 2009 [or 2010 or 2011, etc] By International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials All Rights Reserved

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