1993-47 Revising Kodiak Island Borough Code 15.12 Plumbing Code to Reincorporate and Exception for Heat Exchangers.Introduced by:
Requested by:
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Mayor Selby
Building Official
Community
Development Department
10/07/93
10/21/93
10/21/93
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -47
AN ORDINANCE REVISING KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE CHAPTER 15.12
PLUMBING CODE TO REINCORPORATE AN EXCEPTION FOR HEAT EXCHANGERS
WHEREAS, prior to 1992 the Kodiak Island Borough plumbing code contained an
exception for heat exchangers; and
WHEREAS, during the 1992 code revision process, this exception was deleted from
the plumbing code; and
WHEREAS, the building official and the Joint Building Review Committee
recommends that this exception be reincorporated into the plumbing
code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1:
Section 2:
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
This ordinance is of a general and permanent nature and shall become a
part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Kodiak Island Borough Code Section 15.12.080 is hereby amended to
add:
15.12.080 Code -- exception. Subsection 1003 (k) of the 1991 Uniform
Plumbing Code is amended to read:
(k) Heat Exchangers and other assemblies or methods of construction
using potable water shall be of listed construction and materials. Potable
water shall be separated from the fluids nr gate°. b
separate walls, with a positive, vented leak detection path. � The r sections
in contact with potable water shall be of material and weights suitable
for potable water as set forth in this chapter.
Ordinance No. 93 -47
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ATTEST:
Exception: Heat exchangers may be of single wall construction provided
that (1) the heat transfer medium is water or other practically non -toxic
fluid having a toxicity rating or class of 1, as listed in Clinical Toxicoloav
of Chemical Products. 5th Edition (2) the pressure of the heat transfer
medium is limited to a maximum of 30 psig by an approved safety or
relief valve; and (3) the heat exchanger is prominently and permanently
labeled with instructions concerning items (1) and (2) above.
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS 21st DAY OF OCTOBER, 1993
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Donna F. Smith, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ing Officer
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Ordinance No. 93 -47
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