COMMISSION MEETING

April 15, 2015

Engineering and Construction Team

2015 Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code

Item Number:

Table of Contents

1. Commission Summary P1

2. Overview of The Proposed Changes P2-3

3. Resolution P4-6

4. Proposed Code Changes P7-37

5. Minutes of the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board P38-40

6. Stakeholder Endorsement & Comments P41-42

7. Plumbing Board & Staff Response to Comments P43-44

8. Endorsement by Washington Gas P45

9. Advertisement of WSSC Notice of Intent to Adopt Code P46 Total Number of Pages 46 (Without this cover sheet) '

WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION

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COMMISSION SUMMARY

AGENDA CATEGORY: Engineering and Construction Team

ITEM NUMBER: DATE: April 15, 2015

SUBJECT Briefing and Approval of the 2015 Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code.

SUMMARY

SPECIAL COMMENTS

WSSC staff is proposing twenty-three (23) changes to the 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code hereafter known as the 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code. Within the body of changes are specific sections which will adopt the 2015 International Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes. In addition, various sections of the Code will be amended to bring clarity to the regulations. The following subjects represent a few of the noteworthy items included in the code change package: 1.) Gas appliance venting restrictions through masonry chimneys. 2.) Make-up/combustion air requirements for construction heaters. 3.) Minor enhancements to fats, oils & grease provisions. 4.) Industrial Discharge Control (IDC)- editorial updates as well as alignment with State and Federal language and requirements.

The proposed changes have proven to be non-controversial to the regulated community and the general public. Four minor comments were received from the Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA); an overview follows below and a detailed response is included.

WSSC staff presented, discussed and reviewed the proposed changes and stakeholder comments with the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board. On March 17, 2015, the Board voted to recommend approval of the proposed changes by the Commissioners. The staff is in full support of the final proposed language.

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COSTS N/A

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PRIOR STAFF/ COMMITTEE REVIEW

Chief Engineer, General Counsel's Office; and Montgomery and Prince George's County Building Code and Fire Officials; MBIA ;

RECOMMENDATION TO COMMISSION

Approve Resolution No. 2015-2079 and the 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code.

COMMISSION ACTION

WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION

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OVERVIEW OF THE 2015 WSSC PLUMBING & FUEL GAS

AGENDA CATEGORY: Engineering and Construction Team ITEM NUMBER: DATE: April15, 2015

Overview

WSSC Staff requests to add, relocate, or amend 23 subsections of the existing WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code which will be re-titled and presented as the 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code. The proposed code changes will effectively adopt the 2015 versions of the International Plumbing and Fuel Gas Codes. Amendments to the WSSC Code will address several important subjects, including: gas appliance venting restrictions through masonry chimneys; make-up/combustion air for construction heaters; fats, oil & grease (FOG); and industrial discharge control (IDC).

WSSC staff presented the proposed code changes to the public through an announced public comment period from February 4, 2015 through March 9, 2015. No public comments were received. See a copy of advertisement run in the Gazette's papers for each county on page 46 of this package.

During the same period, WSSC staff presented proposed code changes to various governmental and industry stakeholders. Reviewers included Montgomery and Prince George's County Building Code and Fire Officials; Washington Gas; Maryland Building Industry Association; National Association of Home Builders; Apartment & Office Building Association; Maryland Restaurant Association; American Society of Professional Engineers; Washington Suburban Master Plumber's Association; Air Conditioning Contractors of America, National Capital Chapter; Mechanical Contractors of America, DC Metro Chapter.

The Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA) provided a letter of endorsement, with emphasis on two proposed changes. The MBIA also included four non-controversial comments. WSSC staff and Plumbing & Fuel Gas Board discussed and concluded with varied actions on the comments. In summary, the following actions were taken: Two comments were agreed to and the proposed code language was re-worked to include MBIA suggestions. Another comment was recognized as a new proposal and MBIA was informed that it will be deferred to the next code development cycle. The final comment was not agreed with; staff and the Plumbing & Fuel Gas Board felt the importance of safety, as it relates to protecting against carbon monoxide poisonings, out-weighed the MBIA costs concerns.

MBIA's letter, staff input, and the Plumbing & Fuel Gas Board discussions/actions in response to the letter are included in this package on pages 41-44.

WSSC staff presented all of the proposed code changes to the Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board. After, thorough discussions and editing, the Plumbing & Fuel Gas Board endorsed the proposed code changes and recommends approval by the Commissioners. See the Meeting Minutes of the Board's 3/17/2017 meeting on pages 38-40 of this package.

A strong endorsement by Washington Gas is included on page 45.

There is minimal financial impact to property owners. None of the proposed code changes requires an increase in existing fees or creates new fees.

On March 17, 2015, this process was reviewed, corrected with minor editorial changes, and found legally sufficient by the WSSC General Counsel's Office.

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Details • Nov 6, 2014- Finalized Internal Draft • Nov 13, 2014- Staff Presented and Discussed Details with the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board-

Board Vote to Release for Commenting Period • Feb 4, 2015 - Mar 9, 2015 - Public and Stakeholder Review and Comment Period • Mar 17, 2015 -Approval Vote by the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board • Apr 15, 2015 - Presentation of the Code Changes and Vote by the Commissioners • Jun 1, 2015 - Jun 30, 2015 - Mandatory 30 Day Public Notice Period • July 1, 2015 - Effective Date of 2015 WSSC Plumbing & Fuel Gas Code

RESOLUTION NO.: 2015-2079 Adopted: April15, 2015

Effective Date: July 1, 2015

WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION

Subject: A RESOLUTION adopting the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code and

repealing the existing 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code.

WHEREAS, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission ("Commission" or "WSSC") is authorized and empowered pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-201 of the Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to adopt regulations governing sewer cleaning in the Washington Suburban Sanitary District ("WSSD"); and

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized and empowered pursuant to Section 17-

403 of the Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to adopt regulations governing plumbing installations in the WSSD; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized and empowered pursuant to Section 17-

404 of the Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to adopt regulations governing fuel gas installations in the WSSD; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is authorized and empowered pursuant to Section 9-332

of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to adopt regulations constituting the WSSC Pretreatment Program governing the discharge of certain industrial pollutants into WSSC's sewerage systems; and

WHEREAS, the Commission is otherwise generally authorized and empowered

pursuant to the provisions of Section 1 7-403 of the Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of the Public Utilities Article and any other laws the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the WSSC; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing authorities, the Commission previously

promulgated the 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code; and

WHEREAS, for the technical provisions relating to plumbing and fuel gas installations, the 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, in turn, adopts and incorporates therein by reference, with certain amendments thereto, the 2012 editions of the International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, all as published by the International Code Council, Inc.; and

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WHEREAS, the 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code also contains administrative provisions, and provisions related to WSSC water meters, site-utility systems and industrial/special waste discharge requirements, including food service establishment discharge requirements; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the foregoing authorities, the Commission has now

determined to update and replace the 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, in whole, with a new body of regulations governing the same subject matters to be known as the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code; and

WHEREAS, the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, in turn, for the technical

provisions relating to plumbing and fuel gas installations, adopts and incorporates therein by rt:ft:rt:IH.:t:, with l:t:rtaiu amendments thereto, the 2015 editions of the International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code, all as published by the International Code Council, Inc., and also effects certain changes to the remaining areas of the Code as described above; and

WHEREAS, the Commission communicated the proposed code changes embodied in

the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code to identified stakeholders and to the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board to solicit input from interested parties, and published a general notice of its intent to adopt the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code to solicit input from the public at large; and

WHEREAS, the Commission has duly considered the matters involved, including any

comments made and views expressed by the public, comments or views of identified stakeholders including the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board, and the recommendations of Commission Staff.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 15th day of April, 2015; that the

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission hereby adopts the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code as official WSSC regulations for all purposes set forth therein; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 2013 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, as

originally adopted on March 20, 2013 and as amended from time to time thereafter, and all other regulations or parts of regulations in conflict herewith, are hereby repealed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, unless otherwise provided by law, that nothing in this

resolution or in the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any pending suit or proceeding of any kind, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause(s) of action acquired or existing under any regulation repealed by this resolution as set forth immediately above; nor shall any legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this resolution; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution or the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code hereby adopted is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution or the regulations. The Commission hereby declares that it would have adopted this resolution and the regulations adopted hereby, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that notice of this resolution and the actions taken

hereunder be published in at least two (2) newspapers published in each county of the Washington Suburban Sanitary District as soon as practicable, but in any event not later than June 1, 2015; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution and the 2015 Plumbing and Fuel

Gas Code hereby adopted shall take effect on July 1, 2015.

A True Copy.

Sheila R. Finlayson, Esq. Corporate Secretary

MINUTES WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board

Meeting: March 17, 2015 Noon-3:30p.m. Conference Room 4037

Members: Mike Harmer- WSSC Staff Representative, Chair- Present

Jason Cohen - Professional Engineer- Present Andy Simpson -Large commercial and/or large volume residential sector- Present Jeff Wheat- Local HV AC Trade Association - Present Carole Williams- Local Plumbing Trade Association -Present Joyce Chambers- Consumer Representative, Montgomery County - Present Brenda May- Consumer Representative, Prince George's County- Present

Alternate Members:

Jay Schwab- Present James Spencer- Local HVAC Trade Association - Absent James Mazzullo - Local Plumbing Trade Association - Present James Yang- Professional Engineer- Present Wendy Milne- Montgomery County Consumer Representative- Present Vacant- Prince George's County Consumer Representative

Other WSSC Representatives:

Thomas Buckley- Code Planning & Cross Connection Coordinator -Present William (Carl) Isler- General Counsel's office- Present

Business: Presentation: Discussion and Vote on the Comments that were received on the Draft

Code Changes VOTE: Endorsement of Proposed Code Changes for Presentation to the WSSC Commissioners

Meeting was called to order at 12: 10 p.m.

Mike Harmer opened the meeting with introductions around the table and handed off the discussion to Tom Buckley.

Tom Buckley started the discussion with going over the Agenda for the meeting. He went on to update the Board on t a recent licensing issue Beverly Houser from the Plans Review and Licensing Unit came across in reference to fraudulent licensing practices in Virginia. This issue impacted two individuals whose licenses were based to Virginia through reciprocity. It was suggested that Beverly receive some type of recognition for her work in discovering this problem. Tom moved forward with reviewing the proposed changes with the Board.

Mike Harmer went on to discuss the proposed new meters and the benefit to WSSC with capturing the true water use and recovering lost revenue from such. Generally, all Board members seemed to be in agreement in the move in that direction.

There was extensive discussion with the Board on the water fountain topic. James Yang and Jason Cohen lead this discussion with Tom Buckley clarifying WSSC's position on the matter. The issue surrounded

the water dispensers vs. standard drinking fountains. The issue of health/sanitary and who will stock cups and accessibility by the public were the main topics of concern from the Board.

There was much discussion in relation to Chapter 3 and the proposed water heater sizing guidelines. Jason Cohen led this discussion. Tom stated to the Board that they could raise a Motion and vote to add anything additional.

302.10- service sink topic with James Wang, Jason Cohen and Tom Buckley. There was a suggestion from Jason Cohen about contacting the Health Department in relation to this topic for further enforcement. This topic was un-related to any current proposal.

Chapter 4- Tom Buckley reviewed the chimney requirements with input from the plumbing contractors in reference to the chimney liners and industry standards.

Chapter 6 was a review again of the meters. Jason Cohen started off this discussion. Mike Harmer went on to explain WSSC's position and the efforts it is taking in the "pilot program" now taking place. He also went on to explain to the Board the vendor submission process of its products.

Chapter 8 was discussion was started off by Carl Isler and his explanation of removing 818.2.3, 5.l and 5.2 from the Code. Mike Harmer went and got 1-Hsin McConnell, IDC's Unit Coordinator to join the discussion in response to Jason Cohen's questions regarding Items #15, 17 and 22. 1-Hsin explained the reasoning for the wording change in relation to the Federal Governments Regulations in order to keep WSSC Code consistent with such.

After this, Tom Buckley handed the meeting over to Mike Harmer to begin voting on the Proposed Code Changes.

MOTION/VOTE-+ Mike Harmer asked for a Motion to adopt all changes except water

dispensers, hot water heater sizing, 302.7.2 and 818 deletions. Jim Mazzullo Motioned, and Andy Simpson seconded the motion; The Motion passed with a 7-0 vote.

MOTION/VOTE-+ Mike Harmer asked for a Motion to accept all changes for 302.4.2 as

written. Jim Mazzullo Motioned, and Andy Simpson seconded the motion; The Motion passed with a 6-l vote, with Jason Cohen opposing the Motion.

MOTION/VOTE-+ Mike Harmer asked for a Motion to accept 302.5.2 as modified. Jim

Mazzullo, and Andy Simpson seconded the motion; The Motion passed with a 6-l vote, with Jason Cohen opposing the Motion.

MOTION/VOTE-+ Mike Harmer asked for a Motion accept 302.7.2 changes. Andy Simpson

Motioned, and Jeff Wheat seconded the motion; The Motion passed with a 4-2 vote, with Jason Cohen and Brenda May opposing the Motion and Joyce Chambers abstaining.

MOTION/VOTE-+ Mike Harmer asked for a Motion to accept the deletion from the Code of ·. 818.2.3, 5.1 and 5.2. Jim Mazzullo Motioned, and Brenda May seconded the motion; The Motion passed with a 7-0 vote.

Mike Harmer and Tom Buckley thanked the board members for their contributions. There was also special thanks to Carl Isler from Tom Buckley on his assistance throughout this process and past dealings on GCO related matter and then well wishes for Carl on his new endeavor. Tom indicated that the next

step will be for the staff to present these changes to the Commission. The Commissioners will control the outcome, but staff is hopeful of a July I effective date.. We will keep the board members in the loop throughout the process.

The Meeting was adjourned at 2:50p.m.

MARYLAND BUILDING INDUSTRY

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March 9, 2015

Mr. Tom Buckley WSSC Code Planning & Cross Cmmection Coordinator 14501 Sweitzer Lane Laurel, MD 20707

REF: Proposed Code Changes for 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code

No . Dear Mt )lt!ck.ley:

The Maryland Building Industry Association is supportive in principle of WSSC's proposed adoption of the 2015 International Plumbing Code and the International Fuel Gas Code with modifications as the 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code.

We have the following comments and concerns regarding the Proposal:

I. Effective Date and Grandfathering Pl'ovisions. It would be helpful if the effective date of

the new WSSC Code would coincide with July 1, since State law requires local jurisdictions to adopt the International Building and the International Energy Conservation Codes within 6 months of State approval. Maryland's effective date for the 2015 Codes is January 1, 2015. In addition a phase in period of 60 or 90 days from the effective date of the WSSC Code would allow pe1mits being processed as well as significant projects in review to be grandfathered under the old WSSC Code.

II. Chapter· 3, Code Section 302.5.2, 501.9 Water heater sizing. Storage type water heating

appliances, serving singular residential units, shall meet the minimum sizing criteria as shown in Table 501.9.

We strongly recommend that this sentence regarding residential units be deleted or amended to read "Storage type water heating appliances, serving singular residential units, should be sized in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations."

Table 501.9 does not appear to have undergone a vigorous standard-setting process. The Table is extremely inflexible and will interfere with the marketplace, creating unintended consequences. The Table may be excluding products from the marketplace; it appears to favor gas systems and is not to be well thought out for electric systems. The size of the tanks in the Table is inconsistent with what manufacturers recommend for the number of occupants. Forcing the use of larger tanks would trig er radical floor plan changes, patticularly for multifamily buildings. Effective April 15 1

, manufacturers must meet new ultra-high efficiency requirements from the U.S. Department of Energy. The larger tanks in the Table, manufactured to the new requirements, create space issues, as well as venting issues where water heaters and furnaces currently share a vent.

MBIA Comments on Proposed Code Changes 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code

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HI. Chnptea· 4 Pt•oposed Code Section 402.3.1, IFGC 304.6, Outdoor combustion air, 304.6.3 ConstJ•uction Heaters, Recirculating, 304.6.4 Construction Heatea·s, Non-Recirculating.

We agree with the intent of these sections to provide safeguards so that there is adequate ventilation for safe operation. However, the very specific language for the location of vents or openings should be removed or re-worded to provide flexibility for various situations. It is impossible to put a vent 12" from the floor in a below ground basement yet the concrete basement floor is the safest and best location to put a drywall heater. Not only is this problematic with an in ground basement, but could in some cases be unattainable on all floors. For example, the window sills on a first floor may be more than 12" off the floor, and the home may have single hung windows, or even windows with fixed upper transoms, whe1·e the available opening may be well below 12" from a ceiling.

IV. Chapter 4, Code Section 402.5, Chimney and vent locations. Concern was expressed about

the high cost of the solution for masonry chimneys; that is, use of a liner.

The Association suppmts the following practical WSSC proposed amendments:

Code section 302.10, 1003.9 Clothes washer discharge interceptor, Exceptions are provided for clothes washers in individual dwelling units, and for up to three washers designed for such use but located elsewhere.

Code section 302.4.2, 410.4 Substitution, which would allow water dispensers to be permitted in place of drinking foundations in occupancies that are not restaurants.

We appreciate this opportunity to provide input and hope that our comments will make for a better code. If have any questions, please contact me through Annette Rosenblum, .arosenblum@marylandbui lders.org, 301-776-6211.

Sincerely yours,

(QOtr .1/\· rK."- R

RandyM in Chair, Code and Standards Committee Maryland Building Industry Association

Summary of WSSC Staff Recommendations and The Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board's Final Action Regarding

Stakeholder Comments on the Proposed Code Changes for the 2015 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code

Stakeholder comment will be in black followed by; WSSC Staff recommendation to the P&FG Board in blue; Plumbing & Fuel Gas Board discussion and final disposition in green.

Comment #1 by Maryland Building Industry Association (MBIA), RE: Effective Date and Grandfathering Provisions.

WSSC Staff met with MBIA's Codes and Standards Committee on February 10,2015. Staff informed the committee that the code current transition practice has been time tested without complication. In general, staff follows the permit issuance date as the delineation between old and new provisions. However, a practical recognition (grandfathering) for large projects is employed by staff where design and review have made significant progress under the old code and prior to permitting. In these cases, the older design is allowed prevail unless there is a significant health or safety reason not to honor it. Staff also expressed that the committee's proposal constituted a new proposed change as opposed to a comment on the proposed changes. In fairness, staff solicited for raw recommendations in the fall of 2014, prior to the first briefing to the Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board. The committee agreed to pursue this item during the next cycle.

The Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board supports staff position. No action taken for this code development cycle.

Comment# 2 by MBIA, RE: Water Heater Sizing Provisions, Section 302.5.2

WSSC staff recognizes and agrees with the committee's concern. Staffhas revised the language and table to soften this new provision so that it can implemented as a guideline instead of a prescriptive requirement.

The Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board concurs with the comment and staffs amended proposal to enact this new provision as an industry recommendation.

Comment #3 by MBIA, RE: Make-up/Combustion air provision for temporary construction heaters.

WSSC staff recognizes and agrees with the committee's concern. Staffhas revised the language to allow for "practical" solutions where varied types of construction may not be able to meet the prescriptive requirement.

The Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board concurs with the comment and staffs amended proposal which recognizes and provides practical solutions for non-standard applications.

Comment #4 by MBIA, RE: Solutions for masonry chimneys.

WSSC staff observes that the committee expressed concern for high costs of chimney relining, but did not offer an alternative solution. Staff advocates for safety and has extensively researched the subject.

Un-abated, existing masonry chimney's (used to vent fuel gas appliances), are subject to deterioration caused by imperfect venting of the by-products of combustion. These venting imperfections are an unintended consequence of improvements to energy regulations. As each increase to required efficiencies for gas appliances takes effect, as well as when home improvements (such as new windows, chalking & insulation) are employed (to better seal our homes), the natural operation of old masonry chimneys is compromised. With higher efficiencies, comes lower flue temperatures and with that, comes the adverse production of acidic condensate inside the chimney's passageway (flue). The acid causes the inside surface of the chimney's clay liner to "flake-off' and fall to the bottom and accumulate, potentially leading to a blocked vent. Block vents are one of the primary causes of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning events. The acid condensate has also led to deterioration of metallic vent pipe connectors and components of the appliances as well. Appliance and vent connector failure/collapse are also primary causes of CO poisonings.

The Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board agrees with the WSSC staff position and has endorsed the proposed code as written. The Board has the same safety concerns as staff and recognizes that relining old masonry chimneys is a necessity.

Endorsement by MBIA.

Overall, the MBIA provided an endorsement for the package of code changes and provided a specific endorsement of two items: The drinking fountain substitution provision and the clothes washer solids interceptor exception. The Plumbing and Fuel Gas Board and staff appreciate and agree with these endorsements.

Buckley, Thomas P.

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Blaine, Charles W <CharlesBiaine@washgas.com> Wednesday, March 18, 2015 3:14 PM Buckley, Thomas P. Davis, Gerald G; Hayden, Robert M code comments

Mr. Buckley,

Washington Gas technical staff has reviewed the proposed WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code changes and we are in full support.

In particular, we commend WSSC's proactive efforts with respect to the proposed code language for make-up/combustion air requirements for construction heaters and the masonry chimney venting restrictions. Each provision will have a positive impact in our collective efforts to ensure safe gas appliance installations and operation.

Regards,

Charlie Blaine Manager Operations Technologies Washington Gas

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Ncmci ot» iNrtwr ?o ADOPTWSSC Is Seoking Public Comment on Proposed Changes

to the Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code

tWSSC Is proposing amendments to adopt the 2015 International Plumbing andSas Codes and also make some technical and administrative modifications to the 2013WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code, The proposed changes have been preliminarily re-viewed by the WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Qas Board and are being released for publiccomment

n addition, the proposed changes are being coordinated with interested stakeholdersncluding the Maryland National Capital Building Industry Association, the WasWndtpnSuburban Master Plumbers Association, the Mechanical contractors of America • Metro

ashington chapter,, trie Air Cofidittoning Contractors Association, the American Societypf Professional Engineers, ths Apartment and Office BulWrtg Association,' WashihaWnQas and governmental «Bencies! induding Prince George's County Departments of PerJiWttina, Inspections and Enforcement (DPI6) and Fire/iM,S ar*i Montgomery County De->artmerts of Permitting Servtew, Department of Envirorirtental Protection and Fire andRescue Service.

I To review 'proposed code language, you may visit the WSSC. Website atJJJW^*J(W,wsfiCg(fier,»m/^d«MoM. A limited number of hard coptes ot the WSSC«^e$ codechanges will be available at the WSSC Headquarters Permit's counter.

SC Intends^ adopt these new regulates .following a public comment period, Writ-:e,n iommeftfs v«fl» be acc«pted un« March 9,2015 at WSSC Regulatory Servtces,,©reup1fth' fl^ori -14S01 Swelter Lane, Laurel, MD 20707.

For more information, please contact:

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