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Interpretation #8500

Original Request

  • Requested By: charles futch
  • Requester E-Mail: charles.futch@carastro.com
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: PLUMBING
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: Sections 607 & 419.5
  • Topic: Hot Water Supply System

  • Question: Paragraph 607.1 states..... In nonresidential occupancies, hot water shall be supplied for culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry or building maintenance purposes. In nonresidential occupancies, hot water or tempered water shall be supplied for bathing and washing purposes.

    Since Paragraph 607.1 indicates that hot or tempered water shall be supplied for "washing purposes", does this section conflict with Section 419.5 Water for public handwashing facilities?

Answer:

No, Section 419.5 allows cold or tempered water for public handwashing facilities only, 607.1 requires hot water or tempered water in non-residential occupancies for bathing and washing purposes.607.1 is a general requirement, 419.5 is a specific requirement for lavatories. Section 102.1 states where a general requirement and a specific requirement are in conflict the specific requirement shall be applicable.
On 01/25/2021 at 4:48 PM

Commentary:

If we are just talking about public handwashing facilities then 419.5 would apply as the most specific, however for any nonresidential occupancies for bathing or washing purposes hot water or tempered water would be required.