St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1913-03-29

Ike manner Dlaueu, pIosiuou Ao peAs At
moval of stoppages, the stopping of leaks, or the repair Of fixtures, In
which ne change shall be made in the kind, size 20 Arrangement Of pipes
or fixtures. In repairing broken parts ART to be replaced with construction
as good as new No permit will be issued for additions to defective PLUMP
ing ~
Section Is. All drainlaying shall be inspected when the pipe Ia
been laid and cemented and before it is covered. As soon as all soil pipes,
waste pipes, yer pipes and traps are connected, they shall be tested by the
plumber, in the presence Of the Superintendent Of III Electric Light n
watervorks, or such other person Is the Board of Commissioners may des-
ignae, by filling them entirely with water; if any leaks appear, they are
to be stopped by removal of the broken or defective pieces calking the lead
or tightening screw threads. but not by Use of plumbers cement. The entire
height of the pipe system is o be tested at once, unless the building be over
three stories in height when the work may be tested in sections, provided
no section be less than three stories in heights In addition to the wafer
test. a approved smoke testor a pressure peppermint test is to be applied
by the plumber in the presence Of the Superintendent of the Electric Lights
and Waterworks' or sc other person as n board O commissioner nay
designate, when the latter so directs. When all fixtures are connected and
ready for use, a final inspection shall be made by the Superintendent of
the Electric Lights and "aerworks o. such tine person rs m BOARD o.
Commissioners may designate, when the plumber is to turn o the supply OF
water and show that all the work is in accord with the ordinance and Is
ready fr use In ADDITION 70 me tests n Inspection mere speoneu' ueI
Superintendent of the Electric Lights and Waterworks or such other per-
IN, as the Board of Commissioners may designate shall make, during the
progress OF the YORK; N rear sucn o'hels s III ms osnen may "
necessary for the purposes of this ordinance. When the work is ready for
either of the three inspections, specifically named above %, drainlay
ing, (0 water test IF roughing in and 90 final inspection, written notice
lis tic be given the Superintendent of the Electric Lights and Waterworks, or
u upn to ~ O@raa hons sasaaaar ~ zos mst he 1+ ncovere am
convenient for examination until inspected and approved. Should it be neces
otber nerson as tha Roard Of commissioners may DESIGNATE. to visit the work
more than once for any inspection, because of it's not being ready when notice
was received, then the Superintendent of the Electric Lights and Waterworks
or such otbe person IS the Board of Commissioners may designate, may
collect from the plumber one dollar for each visit required after the first
provided that no such fee may be collected when part of the work must be
completed and inspected preparatory 70 the completion of the work, render
ing 5 second visit necessary; all such fees collected shall be turned into the
Sewerage Districts Treasury according to law. No water shall be turned
on except for inspection, and no plumbing fixtures shall be used, until the
Superintendent o the Electric Lights and Waterwo#ks, Q such other person
as the Board of Commissioners may designate, issues his certificate OF final
inspection and approval
General Requirements.
Section 10 All material and fixtures used in connection with the
house wers shall be non4absorbent, rust proof, of the best quality and
free from defects, and all work shall be executed lin a thorough and work
manike manner; all material fixtures and work are subject to the approval
of the Superintendent of the Electric Lights and Waterworks, or such other
person as the Board of Commissioners may designate, No wood boxing
around or under fixtures will be allowed, nor any galvanized fixtures, e-
cept galvanized kitchen sinks. Pipe and traps inside buildings shall be
readily accessible for inspection n epalS M shall not be covered ok
cet by woodwork fastened with screws easily removed. No metal pipe, ex
cet a water supply pipe, shall be less than " inches in diameter, and no
clay pipes less than 4 inches in diameter; no pipe shall decrease in dame
ter as it approaches the sewer, All drain, SOIL waste, vent and supply pipes
shall be a simple, direct and compact IS possible, and be readily accessible
gree offsets, will be permitted only when unavoidable. To prevent freezing,
all pipes exposed between the ground and the first floor shall be covered
with approved pipe covering, o. with plain substantial wood boxing IL
inches square and filled with saw-dust, sand, ashes, earth o. similar material
No connection shall be made by making simply a opening through the wall
of a clay pipe, or iron pipe, either with or without tapping threads. In every
line of pipe, the minimum slope will be u. inch per foot of length
practicable. but shall be at least A1nch per foot of length; where
this latter slope is impractcabe, special provision shall be made for flush
ing the house system by automatic flush tanks or otherwise, as approved by
the Superintendent Of n Electric Lights n WaterWorks' IF such other
person as the Board of Commissioners may designate No vent pipes nor
work shall be placed o n the outside of any wall on any street or alley
as to obstruct or b e subject to injury by traffic. During construction
the ends of all pipes shall be kept closed to keep out distractions. Every
fixed sthner' to prevent passing distinctions into the waste pipe. Every
opening left in a pipe. for any purpose and not used for a connection shall
be securely closed in a manner similar to that required for making a con-
necton. Dead ends on soil and wastep pipes are not allowed. Cement joints
not be used within buildings.
House Drain.
Section II. The house drain shall be of 6inch earthenware pipe
the sewer to a 6inch by 4inch reducer, with long straight taper which
shall be located within the property line; 4inch eMthenware pipe may be
aid from this reducer at the property line to the soil pipe, but cast iron
of equal size is to be used, instead of clay pipe, for such part of the
drain as runs under any building raised less than 10 inches above
ground open and clear or I'll into or within fou feet Of the wan of any
basement or brick building, Or runs within six feet in solid clay, or
en feet in made ground from any well or eistern, or runs within u inches
the surface of the ground.
Earthenware Pipe.
Section Is. All earthenware pipe and fittings shall be of the best quail
OH hard vtrfed clay pipe, sAtgazed, fre from cracks and bhsters, true
o nominal size and form, whether straight or curved, of uniform thickness,
with deep sockets into which the spigots fit without chipping and leave all
round at last Il inch mortar space.
House Branch.
Section 10, The branch of the sewer shall be located and uncovered
r Set, before n pipe is laid to connect with it. The insertion of any
not already in the sewer shall be at the cost Oft the applicant for
connection, with the special written permit of the Superintendent of the
Electric Lights and Waterworks, or such person as the Board of Commits
may designate, giving the location, the size I'M kind of branch; and a
he Superintendent of the Electric Lights and Waterworks, or such other
as the Board of Commissioners may designate, or his authorized as-Eo
istant, shall be present and direct the whole operation of opening the o
ewer and setting the branch. Every connection shall be made with a VI
nd Is bend, or with a T surrounded with 4 inches of concrete and set yerti |
any "a a peho" ~ ~ @@7Sk< Z i
-e Drainl aging.
Section 20. In the Streets material excavated shall be piled to cause
he least practicable ineonyenience to traffic and proper precautions shall be S