Do you need to schedule a maintenance period for your plumbing?
If you want to do some plumbing work on your own unit, you need to schedule a maintenance period with the HOA (Home Owners Association). The HOA is often managed by an HOA Management Company. This might take a few days, or it could take a few weeks. You may or may not get to pick your shut-down time to work on the plumbing in your unit.
Can a plumber turn the water back on before he leaves?
The HOA might tell you when you can do it, and then you get to work within that time frame. You must find a reliable plumber that will show up on time, and make sure the job is completed before he leaves, so that the water to all of the affected units can be turned back on.
Why does my plumber have to turn the valve back on?
Sometimes the plumber won’t have permission to turn the valve back on – maybe the maintenance guy has to do that, and you might have to hunt him down, first. And if the new connections leak, it’ll take the shared plumbing system a while to drain again before more work can be done.
When do you have to shut down plumbing in a condo?
You may or may not get to pick your shut-down time to work on the plumbing in your unit. The HOA might tell you when you can do it, and then you get to work within that time frame.
Which is the most recent version of Plumbing Code?
Watch out: while the 2015 IPC is the most-recent version of the International Plumbing Code, while the 2018 IPC is under development. To understand which generation of the model building code or plumbing code applies to your specific project you will need to check with your local building official.
What is the code for plumbing above the roof?
Quoting the IRC model plumbing code 12.4 VENT TERMINALS 12.4.1 Extension Above Roofs Vent pipes shall terminate not less than 6 inches above the roof, measured from the highest point where the vent intersects the roof.
What kind of routing is needed for dishwasher vent?
Special routing and connections are required for proper venting of plumbing fixtures such as kitchen island or peninsula sinks or dishwashers – plumbing fixtures that are located where a direct vertical vent stack connection is not possible. See ISLAND SINK PLUMBING VENTS for details.
