Ordinances-1994-190

ORDINANCE NO. 1994-190 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCE NO. 1987-145 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF TIFFIN, IOWA: BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIFFIN, IOWA: Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend Ordinance No. 1987-145 of the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by excluding the use of plastic within the water distribution system for hot water and to exclude the use of plastic in ground under the foundation of any building for plumbing, drainage, waste and vent systems (DWV). Section 2. Amendment. Ordinance No. 1987-145, an Ordinance for the City of Tiffin, Iowa, is hereby amended as follows: Chapter 22, Section P-2202.1-MATERIALS Piping within buildings is hereby repealed and the amended Section P-2202.1-MATERIALS shall read as follows: P-2202.1 Piping within buildings: Drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping in buildings shall be as shown in Table P-2202.1 or other approved materials having a smooth and uniform bore, except that no galvanized wrought-iron or galvanized steel pipe shall be used underground and shall be kept at least six inches above ground, and except that plastic is not allowed to be used in ground under the foundation of any building for any plumbing, drainage, waste, and vent systems (DWV). Chapter 24, Section P-2409.1-WATER-DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Materials is hereby repealed and the amended Section P-2409.1 shall read as follows: P-2409.1 Materials: Water-distribution piping within dwelling units shall be as shown in Table P-2403.1. ABS/PVC and P.E. Plastic may be used for cold water only. CPVC and P.B. Plastic may be used for cold water. Plastic may not be used for hot or cold water in any water-distribution system.