Division A
Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements

Part 1 — Compliance

Section 1.1. General

1.1.1. Application of this By-law

1.1.1.1. Application of this By-law

1) This By-law applies to the design, installation, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of plumbing systems in and for buildings in the circumstances described in Section 1.1. of Division A of Book I (General) of this By-law. (See Appendix A.)

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1) This By-lawCode applies to the design, installation, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of plumbing systems in and for buildings in the circumstances described in Section 1.1. of Division A of Book I (General) of this By-lawCode.(See Appendix A.)

1) This By-lawCode applies to the design, installation, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of plumbing systems in and for buildings in the circumstances described in Section 1.1. of Division A of Book I (General) of this By-law. (See Appendix A.).

2) This By-law specifies the minimum requirements for

a) drainage systems for water-borne wastes and storm water for buildings to the point of connection with public services,

b) venting systems,

c) water service pipes, and

d) water distribution systems.

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2) This By-lawCode specifies the minimum requirements for

a) drainage systems for water-borne wastes and storm water for buildings to the point of connection with public services,

b) venting systems,

c) water service pipes, and

d) water distribution systems.

3) Plumbing facilities in buildings shall be provided in accordance with Part 7 of Division B of Book I (General) of this By-law.

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3) Plumbing facilities in buildings shall be provided in accordance with Part 7 of Division B of Book I (General) of this By-lawCode.

3) Plumbing facilities in buildings shall be provided in accordance with Part 7 of Division B of Book I (General) of this By-lawPart 7 of Division B of the National Building Code of Canada 2010.

1.1.2. Internal References to this By-law

1.1.2.1. Book II (Plumbing Systems) of the By-law

1) This is the second of two Books, Book I (General) and Book II (Plumbing Systems), that together form the Building By-law.

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1) This is the second of two Books, Book I (General) and Book II (Plumbing Systems), that together form the British Columbia Building By-lawCode.

1.1.2.2. Internal References to the By-law

1) Unless a Book is specified, references to “Building By-law,” “the By-law,” “this By-law” and the like shall be read as references to the Book in which they appear.

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1) Unless a Book is specified, references to “Building By-law,” “the By-law,” “this By-law”“the British Columbia Building Code,” “the Code,” “this Code” and the like shall be read as references to the Book in which they appear.

1.1.3. Appendices and Annotations

1.1.3.1. Appendices and References to Appendices have No Legal Effect

1) The appendices to this By-law have no legal effect except for the following Appendix notes in Appendix A of Division A

a) Appendix Note A-1.4.1.2.(1) Designated flood plain, and

b) Appendix Note A-1.4.1.2.(1) Flood construction level requirements.

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1) The appendices to this By-lawCode have no legal effect except for the following Appendix notes in Appendix A of Division A.

a) Appendix Note A-1.4.1.2.(1) Designated flood plain, and

b) Appendix Note A-1.4.1.2.(1) Flood construction level requirements.

1.1.3.2. Angle Brackets have No Legal Effect

1) This By-law does not include angle brackets.

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1) This By-lawCode does not include angle brackets.

2) Any angle brackets inserted into the published version of this By-law have no legal effect.

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2) Any angle brackets inserted into the published version of this By-lawCode have no legal effect.