As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Applies to that part of any drain or sewer extending from
a point outside the building to its connection with a public sewer,
private sewer or septic tank.
Every building requiring drainage and which
is adjacent or accessible to a public sewer shall be properly connected
by a separate and independent connection with such sewer, and no such
building shall be used until such connection has been made in accordance
with the requirements of the Village Code. Where possible, the sewer
connection shall be made directly in front of the building, and in
no case shall the house sewer cross other private property without
special permission of the Village Board.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The branches from the crown of fixtures trap to the main
vent.
That part of the main horizontal drain and its branches inside
the walls of the building, vault or area and extending to and connecting
with the house sewer.
That part of the main drain or sewer extending from a point
five feet outside of the outer wall of the building, vault or area,
to its connection with the public sewer, private sewer or septic tank.
All sewers that are not constructed by and under the supervision
of the Village of Irvington.
Any line of pipe receiving the discharge of one or more water
closets, with or without other fixtures.
Any fixture whose trap does not maintain a proper
seal.
Any fixture not having a properly sufficient
water supply to thoroughly flush it out and keep it in a clean and
wholesome condition.
Any drain, soil, waste or vent pipe which is
not gastight or emits foul or obnoxious gases or odors.
Any drain, soil, waste or vent pipe that is
stopped or partially stopped up.
Any water closet compartment which is not thoroughly
ventilated or has the floor saturated with urine or containing a foul
odor.
Any imperfect fixture or trap.
Any house drain not having a fresh air inlet
in good condition.
Any work not conforming to the rules of this
Board.
Anything which is detrimental to health.
Any line of pipe or special pipe provided to ventilate the
system of piping and to prevent trap siphonage and back pressure.
A.
Oil separators installed in any building where volatile
fluids are used must be arranged to be readily accessible. They must
not receive the discharge of any water closet, rain leader, yard,
court or area drain. B. They must be connected by a Y-branch fitting
to the house drain on the sewer side of the house trap in such a manner
that they will not interfere with the house drain and the rest of
the plumbing and drainage system. C. Vent lines must be provided
to keep the system of drainage controlled by the oil separator entirely
separate from the rest of the plumbing and drainage system.
A.
The entire plumbing and drainage system within the
building must be tested by the plumber in the presence of the Plumbing
Inspector, under a water test. All pipes must remain uncovered in
every part of the building until they have successfully passed the
test. The plumber must securely close all openings as directed by
the Plumbing Inspector. The use of wooden plugs for this purpose is
prohibited.
B.
The water test will be applied by closing the lower
end of the main house drain and filling the pipes to the highest opening
above the roof with water. The water test shall include at one time
the house drain and branches, all vertical and horizontal soil, waste
and vent lines therefrom to a point above the surface of the finished
floor and beyond the finished face of walls and partitions. If the
drain or any part of the system is tested separately, there must be
a head of water at least 10 feet above all parts of the work tested,
and special provision must be made for including all joints and connections
in at least one test.
C.
After the completion of the plumbing work in any new
or altered building and before the building is occupied, a final smoke
test must be made in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector. The machine
and labor for this test will be furnished by the contractor.
The gas pipe system must be constructed in accordance
with the regulations of the company supplying the district.
