The following amendments are hereby made to the 2006 International Plumbing Code:

(A) Chapter 1 is hereby deleted. Refer to BMC chapter 15-03 for administrative requirements.

(B) Subsection 305.6.1, Sewer depth, is amended by inserting "36 inches" for the [NUMBER].

(C) Subsection 605.3, Water service pipe, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence.

There shall be a minimum of 20 feet of copper water service pipe extending from the building for the water pipe ground electrode.

(D) Subsection 904.1, Roof extension, is amended by inserting "12 inches" for the [NUMBER] and "(254 mm)" immediately thereafter.

(E) Subsection 905.4, Vertical rise of vent, is amended to read as follows:

905.4 Vertical rise of vent. Unless prohibited by structural conditions, every dry vent shall rise vertically to a minimum of 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the highest trap or trapped fixture being vented. Vents that are less than 6 inches (152 mm) above the flood level rim of the fixture require approved drainage-type fittings with slope back to the drain.

EXCEPTION: Vents for interceptors located outdoors.

(Ord. 1858 §1, 2008)