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Original Request

  • Request ID: 8542
  • Requested By: CHRISTOPHER COLE
  • Requester E-Mail: cole_christopher@bellsouth.net
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: PLUMBING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: 607.1
  • Topic: HOT WATER
  • Question: Can tempered water be supplied to a breakroom sink in a commercial occupancy, or is hot water mandatory?
  • Comment: None

Existing Interpretations and/or Declaratory Statements Related to this request

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Is it the intention of 607.1 to require hot water for hand washing in public restrooms or for other hand washing sinks for all occupancies?
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Is it the intent of the code that all non residential bathrooms have hot water?
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Is it the intent of 607.1 to require hot or tempered water for a break room sink 25""x22"" in a business office build-out?

Input Received:

No, tempered cannot be supplied to a breakroom. hot water is to be supplied to
plumbing fixtures and equipment that are used for culinary purposes (cleaning of pots, pans, dishes, flatware, cups and glasses) per the 2018 IPC commentary. Tempered would be allowed for washing or bathing (of the human body) in non residential occupancies.
Thomas Allen on 06/28/2021 at 6:07 PM
I would allow tempered only, the code clearly allows for tempered only in non-residential occupancies for bathing and washing purposes. I think the breakroom sink is not a required fixture and is mostly for rinsing some food, washing hands, washing a few dishes and would fall under "washing" instead of a more intensive "cleansing" which would require hot water.
Michael Grimm on 06/28/2021 at 9:33 PM
I agree with Tom. And if you were to install a small tankless water heater for the breakroom sink, hot water could be supplied cheaper than tempered water (which would require the addition of a 1070 mixing valve).
Gary Kozan on 06/29/2021 at 12:03 PM

Answer:

No, tempered water is not permitted by the code to be supplied to a breakroom. Hot water is to be supplied to plumbing fixtures and equipment that are used for culinary purposes (cleaning of pots, pans, dishes, flatware, cups and glasses) per the 2018 IPC commentary. Tempered would be allowed for washing or bathing (of the human body) in non residential occupancies.
On 07/01/2021 at 11:23 AM

Commentary:

As a note, if you were to install a small tankless water heater for the breakroom sink, hot water could most likely be supplied less expensively than tempered water which would require the addition of a 1070 mixing valve.

Comments on Draft:

I am convinced, I agree
Michael Grimm on 07/01/2021 at 11:52 AM
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