65-11 Amend Chpt 1301, Regional Dwelling House Code

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per foot, discharging into the building storm sewer or other outlet approved by the Board ofBuildurg Standards..See also Section 1575.12(a). RDH 1523.05, Roof and Yard Dran~age (Amended Unless otherwise specifically approved by the Building Oficial or City Engineer, roof drainage shall be handled by suitable collectors and downspouts which shall discharge into a sealed jointed storm drain of not less than 4-inch diameter with a slope of 1/4 inch or more per foot. Where storm sewer or other storm drainage outlet is not available, or unless otherwise specifically approved by the City Engineer, downspouts may discharge onto splash pads or into other devices provided a nuisance is not created to adjoining property. The storm drain outlet, carrying roof water or yard drainage shall be not less than 6-inch diameter, and shall not connect to the footing drain, but may intercept and receive the outlet of the footing drain by-a wye connection above the spring ]hie. Connection of any pipe, carrying roof water or yard drainage to a sanitary sewer is prohibited. RDH 1525.03, Proper Connectimr (Amendedl. The sanitary outlet from a dwelling house shall not be less than 4-inch cast-iron pipe, 5-inch vitrified clay sewer pipe, 5-inch bituminized-fiber pipe and 4-hrch PVC and/or ABS schedule 40 plastic pipe and shall connect only to a sanitary or combined sewer system. Sanitary comrections to a storm sewer or the connection of storm drains to sanitary sewerage is prohibited. Unless otherwise approved by the Building Official, jointsnr the sanitary sewer line shall be made as provided in Section 1593.58. RDH 1525.06. Water Supply Line (Amended). All pipe used to carry potable water shall be of new durable material, installed without damage to structural members. The size of the service pipe from the street main shall be determined by the Director of Public Works and shall be of nonferrous pipe or tubing. All water piping shall be protected against freezimg and shall be properly sloped to drain valves so as to permit drainage of the entire system within the building. A main shut-off valve on the main water supply line serving each dwelling unit shall be provided near the curb and ashut-off valve with drip shalt be placed in a readily accessible location within the building. Supply lures taken from pressure or gravity tanks shall be valved near the tank. RDH 1527.04, Minimum Ceilin¢ Heieht (Amended)_ In each dwelling unit, the following mhrhnum ceiling heights are established: Habitable Rooms 7'- 6" Basement 6'- or Cellar to 9" bottom of floor joints Bathrooms, 6'- Toilet 8" Compartm ents, Utility Rooms and Habitable Existhrg