When it comes to remodeling a home, plumbing safety testing is an important factor to consider. In the United States, there are special regulations that must be followed in order to ensure the safety of the plumbing system. The safety factor of a plumbing system is determined by the upper service limit for a 3-inch soil pile. The process begins with submitting an application to the relevant department.
Depending on the situation, the application may be subject to plan review or auditing. If the plan review or audit results in disapproval or rejection, a notification of objections will be sent to both the registered applicant and the owner. To resolve these objections, appointments must be made with the department's plan review or auditing staff. After all changes have been made, an “as built” drawing must be presented at the end of the project.
In addition to following these regulations, it is also important to comply with local laws, regulations and other codes such as the New York State Multiple Housing Act, the Home Maintenance Code, the New York City Electrical Code, the New York City Fire Code, and the New York City Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC). The NYCECC requires that construction documents include a full description of the proposed scope of work on the plans, as well as a list of all special and progress inspections required. Before submitting a DOB permit application, a pre-design review must be conducted to verify that all existing plumbing systems and components affected by the proposed scope of work comply with the code.The construction documents should include drawings that transmit essential information such as schedules, riser diagrams, floor design, assembly details, and control diagrams. The cover should clearly define the location of the project and its surroundings using graphic means.
The applicable construction codes and notes must also be indicated in the drawings. An index of drawings is recommended to clearly identify all unique systems that may be involved.In order to ensure seismic protection of the building and its occupants, pipes must comply with PC 106.5 and fire resistant penetrations and joints must comply with BC 1707.8.Furthermore, any renovation, repair or painting (RRP) project in a house or building prior to 1978 can easily generate dangerous lead dust.
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