Ohio Admin. Code 4101:1-29-01

Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 2, 2024

Section 4101:1-29-01 - Plumbing systems

Chapter 29 of the International Building Code, 2021 edition, as incorporated by reference and modified in Section 101.1.1 of this code, is further modified as follows:

(A)Replace section 2901.1 to read as follows:

2901.1Scope. The provisions of this chapter and the plumbing code are to govern the design, construction, erection and installation of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems used in buildings and structures covered by this code. Toilet and bathing rooms are to be constructed in accordance with Section 1210. Chapter 34 and the plumbing code govern the alteration, repair, relocation, replacement and addition of plumbing components, appliances, equipment and systems.

(B)Modify section 2902.1 to add two sentences and an exception at the end of the section to read as follows:

When the actual occupant load will be significantly different than that determined by Section 1004, the building official may establish an alternative basis for determining the occupant load . This alternative basis shall be included in the special stipulations and conditions section of the certificate of occupancy issued for that structure pursuant to Section 111. For accessibility requirements, see "Chapter 11, Accessibility" of this code.

Exception: Facilities are not required in buildings less than 100 square feet in area if fixtures are available within 500 feet of the building.

(C)Modify table 2902.1 as follows:

Relocate the reference to footnote "f" to the assembly classification and replace footnote "f" with the following:

f. The minimum required number, type and location of plumbing fixtures for public swimming pools are to be provided in accordance with Section 3109.3.3 of the building code.

(D)Modify the first sentence of section 2902.2 exception 6 to read as follows:

6. In other than Group E occupancies, separate facilities are not required where rooms having both water closets and lavatory fixtures are designed for use by both sexes and privacy for water closets is provided in accordance with Section 405.3.4 of the plumbing code.

(E)Modify section 2902.3 exception 1 to read as follows:

1. Parking garages.

(F)Modify section 2902.3.1 as follows:

Add the phrase "or similar spaces not available to the public" to the end of the first sentence and add two sentences to the end of the section that read " The building owner is permitted to control access to the toilet facilities. Where such access is controlled, a sign is to be posted indicating how access is to be obtained."

(G)Replace section 2902.4.1 with the following:

2902.4.1Directional signage. Deleted.

(H)Modify section 2903.1.4 to add the following sentence after the first sentence and before the exceptions:

Compartments of multiple-user facilities designed to serve all genders are to comply with the Type A privacy rating requirements of IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z 124.10.

Replaces: 4101:1-29-01

Ohio Admin. Code 4101:1-29-01

Effective: 3/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3781.10(A)(1), 3781.109(A), 4104.43(A)(1)
Rule Amplifies: 3781.10, 3781.11, 3791.04
Prior Effective Dates: 07/01/1979, 01/01/1981, 07/01/1982, 01/01/1983, 03/01/1985, 03/01/1986, 01/01/1989, 01/01/1990, 09/01/1992, 10/01/1994, 07/01/1995, 03/01/1998, 04/01/1999, 01/01/2002, 01/01/2003, 08/15/2003, 03/01/2005, 07/01/2007, 01/01/2009, 11/01/2011, 01/01/2016, 11/01/2017