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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIII - Sewage Disposal › Chapter 7 - Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart D] › Subchapter B - Design and Construction Regulations [formerly Chapter 13 Appendix A] › Section XIII-731 - Effluent Reduction System Requirements for Treated Wastewater [formerly Section IX of Appendix A]

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A.
				  [Formerly paragraph A:9.1 of Appendix A] Disinfectants. Where effluent
				  discharges are required to be disinfected, and chlorine is used as the
				  disinfectant, a chlorine contact chamber is required. Calcium hypochlorite,
				  labeled for wastewater disinfection, shall be added in sufficient
				  concentrations to maintain a minimum residual of 0.5 ppm total chlorine in the
				  effluent. In order to achieve the required chlorine contact time, a baffled
				  chlorine contact chamber [§1501. B 11 (Figures 11, 12, 13)] designed to meet
				  the needs for each system with the specified liquid holding capacity shall be
				  used as follows.
Disinfectant Chamber Minimum Liquid Capacity
Treatment Capacity of
Sewerage System
Contact Chamber
Liquid Capacity
500 GPD or less
30 gallons
501-750 GPD
45 gallons
751-1000 GPD
60 gallons
1001-1500 GPD
90 gallons
1. Any other
				  disinfectant proposed for use should provide an equivalent level of
				  disinfection.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIII - Sewage Disposal › Chapter 7 - Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart D] › Subchapter C - Licensing Procedures for Installers and Manufacturers of Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart F] › Section XIII-735 - General Procedures [formerly paragraph 13:022-1]

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A. Manufacturer License. A person who wishes
				  to engage in the business or practice of constructing an individual mechanical
				  sewerage treatment system, and who is responsible for having the system
				  evaluated in compliance with §725. F of this Part, shall first obtain a license
				  for each approved tested design of plant manufactured, from the state health
				  officer.
B. [Formerly paragraph
				  13:022-2] Installer License. A person who wishes to perform installations or
				  maintenance of individual sewerage systems shall first obtain the appropriate
				  type of individual sewerage installer license. Two types of licenses are
				  offered:
1. a basic license for installation
				  and maintenance of facilities other than individual mechanical plants;
				  and
2. a combination license which
				  allows the installation and maintenance of individual mechanical plants as
				  well. A combination license may be obtained only in conjunction with a basic
				  license, and is considered to be a separate license.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIII - Sewage Disposal › Chapter 7 - Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart D] › Subchapter C - Licensing Procedures for Installers and Manufacturers of Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart F] › Section XIII-739 - Sub-Manufacturer Qualifications [formerly paragraph 13:023-2]

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A. Applicants for a Sub-Manufacturer License
				  shall submit, along with the license application, an endorsement from the
				  manufacturer(s) for the brand(s) of plant(s) he wishes to construct, certifying
				  that he is qualified to construct said plant(s) properly and in accordance with
				  the requirements of this Code. Applications will not be processed unless
				  accompanied by the required endorsement(s).
B. Applicants for a Sub-Manufacturer License
				  shall submit, along with the license application, proof that they have secured,
				  for at least the duration of the license, general liability insurance in an
				  amount of no less than $100,000/$300,000.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(6) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(9)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIII - Sewage Disposal › Chapter 7 - Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart D] › Subchapter C - Licensing Procedures for Installers and Manufacturers of Individual Sewerage Systems [formerly Chapter 13 Subpart F] › Section XIII-741 - Manufacturer Qualifications [formerly paragraph 13:023-3]

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A. All licensed manufacturers must be in
				  compliance with the requirements of §725
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(6) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(9)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIII - Sewage Disposal › Chapter 11 - Non-Waterborne Systems › Section XIII-1101 - General Requirements [formerly paragraph 13:020-1]

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A. Non-waterborne systems, such as a pit
				toilet (or privy), vault, pail, or chemical toilet, incinerator toilet or
				composting toilet may be used when the state health officer determines that it
				is impractical or undesirable, i.e., such as water under pressure is not
				available, either to connect to an existing community-type sewerage system as
				specified in §511. A or to construct or install a conventional septic tank
				system or individual mechanical plant and when in the opinion of the state
				health officer a non-waterborne system will function without creating a health
				hazard or nuisance.
B. [Formerly
				paragraph 13:020-2] Non-waterborne systems shall be located a safe distance
				from any well, spring or other source of water supply and, if possible, upon
				ground at a lower elevation. Such distances shall conform to the requirements
				of Part XII of this Code. In soil types or geological formations where sources
				of water supplies may be polluted, the state health officer may require the use
				of chemical toilets or concrete vaults in lieu of pit toilets.
C. [Formerly paragraph 13:020-3]
				Non-waterborne systems shall be properly maintained and operated. The following
				shall be considered defects in maintenance and operation of such installations:
1. evidence of caving around the edges of the
				pit;
2. signs of overflow or other
				evidence that the pit, vault, or pail is full;
3. evidence of light entering the pit except
				through the seat when the seat cover is raised;
4. seat cover not in place;
5. broken, perforated, or unscreened vent
				pipes;
6. uncleanliness of any kind
				in the toilet building.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter A - General › Section XIV-101 - Title and Adoption of Louisiana State Plumbing Code (LSPC) [formerly paragraph 14:001]

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A. The
				  Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health hereby adopts Part
				  XIV (Plumbing) of the Sanitary Code, state of Louisiana (LAC 51:XIV). "Part XIV
				  (Plumbing) of the Sanitary Code, State of Louisiana" may be cited as the
				  "Louisiana State Plumbing Code", hereinafter referred to as "this code" or
				  "this Part". Any reference or citation to the "Louisiana State Plumbing Code"
				  shall likewise be synonymous to any reference or citation to "Part XIV
				  (Plumbing) of the Sanitary Code, State of Louisiana."
AUTHORITY NOTE: The
					 first source of authority for promulgation of the sanitary code is in
					 R.S.
					 36:258(B), with more
					 particular provisions found in Chapters 1 and 4 of Title 40 of the Louisiana
					 Revised Statutes. This Part is promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter A - General › Section XIV-103 - Availability [formerly paragraph 14:002]

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A. Information concerning purchasing copies
				  of this Part (LAC 51:XIV) may be obtained by contacting the Office of the State
				  Register, P.O. Box 94095, Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095, telephone (225) 342-5015
				  or fax (225) 342-0284. This Part is available to be viewed electronically on
				  the Office of the State Register's website at:
http://www.doa.louisiana.gov/osr/osr.htm
.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter A - General › Section XIV-105 - Effective Date and Edition [formerly paragraph 14:003]

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A. Other than those specific portions of this
				  Part pertaining to the implementation of Act No. 362 of the 2011 Regular
				  Session, the remainder of this Part shall become effective on February 20,
				  2013. Furthermore, the year in which this code becomes effective shall be used
				  to indicate the edition; therefore, the rule being published in the November
				  20, 2012
Louisiana Register
may be referred to as the
				  Louisiana State Plumbing Code, 2013 Edition.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter B - Purpose and Scope › Section XIV-107 - Purpose [formerly paragraph 14:004]

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A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide
				  for the administration and enforcement of this code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter B - Purpose and Scope › Section XIV-109 - Code Remedial

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A.
				  General. This code is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be construed to
				  secure the beneficial interests and purposes thereof-which are public safety,
				  health and general welfare-by regulating the installation and maintenance of
				  all plumbing.
B. Quality Control.
				  Quality control of materials and workmanship is not within the purview of this
				  code except as it relates to the purpose stated herein.
C. Permitting and Inspection. The inspection
				  or permitting of any building or plan by any jurisdiction, under the
				  requirements of this code shall not be construed in any court as a warranty of
				  the physical condition of such building or the adequacy of such plan. No
				  jurisdiction or any employee thereof shall be liable in tort for damages for
				  any defect or hazardous or illegal condition or inadequacy in such building or
				  plan, nor for any failure of any component of such building, which may occur
				  subsequent to such inspection or permitting.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter B - Purpose and Scope › Section XIV-111 - Scope

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A. Applicability.
				  The provisions of this code shall apply to every plumbing installation,
				  including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures,
				  fittings and appurtenances.
B.
				  Federal and State Authority. The provisions of this code shall not be held to
				  deprive any federal or state agency, or any applicable governing authority
				  having jurisdiction, of any power or authority which it had on the effective
				  date of the adoption of this code or of any remedy then existing for the
				  enforcement of its orders, nor shall it deprive any individual or corporation
				  of its legal rights provided by law.
C. Appendices. The appendices included in
				  this code are not intended for enforcement unless specifically referenced in
				  the code text, stated in the appendix or specifically included in the adopting
				  ordinance or promulgated regulations.
D. Referenced Standards. Standards referenced
				  in this code shall be considered an integral part of this code without separate
				  adoption. If specific portions of a standard are denoted by code text, only
				  those portions of the standard shall be enforced. Where code provisions
				  conflict with a standard, the code provisions shall be enforced Permissive and
				  advisory provisions in a standard shall not be construed as
				  mandatory.
E. Maintenance. All
				  plumbing systems, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be
				  maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards which
				  are required by this code when constructed, altered, or repaired, shall be
				  maintained in good working order. The owner, or his designated agent, shall be
				  responsible for the maintenance of the plumbing system.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter B - Purpose and Scope › Section XIV-113 - Existing Buildings

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A.
				  General. Alterations, repairs or rehabilitation work may be made to any
				  existing plumbing installations without requiring the installations to comply
				  with all the requirements of this code provided that the alteration, repair or
				  rehabilitation work conforms to the requirements of this code for new
				  construction. The plumbing official shall determine the extent to which the
				  existing plumbing installation shall be made to conform to the requirements of
				  this code for new construction.
B.
				  Change of Occupancy Classification. If the occupancy classification of an
				  existing building is changed, the plumbing installation shall be made to comply
				  with this code.
C. Substantial
				  Renovation. If substantial renovation of an existing building or facility is
				  done, the plumbing installation shall be made to comply with this
				  Part.
D. Exemptions from Code for
				  Buildings or Facilities which had Either been Previously Permitted, Licensed or
				  Specifically Approved by the State Health Officer. In accord with LAC 51:I.123
				  and unless otherwise specifically provided hereinafter, when the construction
				  of buildings and facilities which had either been previously permitted,
				  licensed or specifically approved by the state health officer pursuant to
				  Public Health - Sanitary Code (LAC 51) requirements then in effect, upgrading
				  of such buildings and facilities shall not be required except where:
1. substantial renovation of such buildings
				  or facilities is undertaken; or
2.
				  the ownership thereof or the business located therein changes subsequent to the
				  effective date of this code; or,
a. The text,
				  or a portion thereof, contained in Paragraph 2 of this Subsection above, does
				  not apply when any particular provision of this code allows an exception to
				  such requirement (e.g., see §411. A.1.a of this code). The non-applicable text,
				  or portion thereof, of Paragraph 2 of this Subsection above is limited to what
				  is allowed under the specific exception thereto.
3. a serious health threat exists as
				  determined by the state health officer.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter B - Purpose and Scope › Section XIV-115 - Special Historic Buildings

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A. The provisions of this code relating to
				  the installation, alteration, repair, enlargement, restoration, replacement or
				  relocation of plumbing installations shall not be mandatory for existing
				  buildings or structures identified and classified by the federal, state or
				  local jurisdiction as special historic buildings when such installations are
				  judged by the plumbing official to be safe and in the public interest of
				  health, safety and welfare regarding any proposed installation, alteration,
				  repair, enlargement, restoration, relocation or replacement.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-117 - Authority

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A. Pursuant to
				  R.S.
				  40:4.A(7) the state health officer is
				  required to promulgate this code and pursuant to
				  R.S.
				  40:5(3) the state health
				  officer has the authority to enforce this code. Any enforcement action by the
				  state health officer shall be in accordance with Part I of the Sanitary Code,
				  State of Louisiana (LAC 51: I), and/or applicable state laws.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-119 - Right of Entry

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A.
				  Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the provisions of
				  this code, or whenever the plumbing official has reasonable cause to believe
				  that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or code
				  violation which makes such building or premises unsafe, dangerous or hazardous,
				  the plumbing official may enter such building or premises at all reasonable
				  times to inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the plumbing
				  official by this code, provided that if such building or premises is occupied,
				  he shall first present proper credentials and request entry. If such building
				  or premises is unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate
				  the owner or other persons having charge or control of the building or premises
				  and request entry. If such entry is refused, the plumbing official shall have
				  recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
B. When the plumbing official shall have
				  first obtained a proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to
				  secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or
				  control of any building of premises shall fail or neglect after proper request
				  is made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the plumbing
				  official for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this
				  code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-121 - Enforcement

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A. Upon
				  determination that any plumbing system is in violation of, or not in conformity
				  with, the provisions of this code, the plumbing official may initiate
				  enforcement action in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and/or
				  ordinances.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-123 - Revocation of Permits or Approvals

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A. Misrepresentation of Application. The
				  plumbing official may revoke a permit or approval, issued under the provisions
				  of this code, in case there has been any false statement or misrepresentation
				  as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or
				  approval was based.
B. Violation of
				  Code Provisions. The plumbing official may revoke a permit or approval upon
				  determination by the plumbing official that the installation, erection,
				  alteration or repair of the plumbing installation for which the permit or
				  approval was issued is in violation of or not in conformity with, the
				  provisions of this code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-125 - Unsafe Installations

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A.
				  All plumbing installations regardless of type, which are unsafe or which
				  constitute a hazard to human life, health or welfare are hereby declared
				  illegal and shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by
				  demolition.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-127 - Requirements Not Covered By Code

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A. Any requirements necessary for the
				  strength or stability of an existing or proposed plumbing installation, or for
				  the public safety, health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this
				  code, shall be determined by the plumbing official.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-129 - Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction

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A. The provisions of this code are not
				  intended to prevent the use of any material or method of construction not
				  specifically prescribed by this code, provided any such alternate has been
				  approved by the plumbing official. The plumbing official shall approve any such
				  alternate provided he finds that the alternate for the purpose intended is at
				  least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength,
				  effectiveness, durability and safety. The plumbing official shall require that
				  sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made
				  regarding its use.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-131 - Permits

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A. A person, firm
				  or corporation shall not install, enlarge, alter, repair, improve, remove,
				  convert or replace any plumbing work, or cause the same to be done, without
				  first obtaining a plumbing permit (where such permits are required by state,
				  parish, city or other local laws or ordinances) from the plumbing official.
				  Where such permits are not available, the property owner, contractor and
				  installer shall be jointly responsible for the installation being in compliance
				  with the requirements of this code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-133 - Tests

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A. The plumbing
				  official may require tests or test reports as proof of compliance. Required
				  tests are to be made at the expense of the owner or his agent, by an approved
				  testing laboratory or other approved agency.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-135 - Variances

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A. The plumbing
				  official has the authority and discretion to issue a written variance
				  concerning the application of any provision of this code in any particular case
				  when, in his/her opinion based upon the extenuating circumstances presented, it
				  is determined that the health and safety of the public will not be
				  jeopardized.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with
						R.S.
						40:4(A)(7) and
						R.S.
						40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
NOTE: Refer to
						§203 of this code for the definition of
						"plumbing official" and "state health officer". Per these definitions,
						variances to the requirements of this code may be legally issued only by the
						state health officer acting personally or by certain individuals that the state
						health officer personally designates. Once a variance has been issued by the
						state health officer acting in his capacity as the co-State plumbing official,
						the co-local plumbing official is not necessarily obliged to agree with the
						granting of such variance. In accordance with
						R.S.
						40:14, the co-Local plumbing official may
						decide to deny the request for variance at the local level since local plumbing
						regulations are allowed to be stricter than state plumbing
						regulations.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-137 - Violations and Penalties

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A. Any
				  person, firm, corporation or agent; contractor; and/or installer who violates a
				  provision of this code shall be subject to enforcement action by the plumbing
				  official in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and/or
				  ordinances.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 1 - Administration › Subchapter C - Powers and Duties of the Plumbing Official › Section XIV-139 - Severability

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A. If any Section,
				  Subsection, Paragraph, Subparagraph, Clause, Subclause, Division, Sentence, or
				  phrase of this Part is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such
				  decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
				  Part.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 2 - Definitions › Subchapter A - General › Section XIV-201 - General

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A. Scope. For the
				  purpose of this Part, certain abbreviations, terms, phrases, words and their
				  derivatives shall be construed as set forth in this Chapter or the Chapter to
				  which they are unique.
B. Tense,
				  Gender, and Number. Words used in the present tense include the future. Words
				  in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter. Words in the feminine
				  and neuter gender include the masculine. The singular number includes the
				  plural and the plural number includes the singular.
C. Words Not Defined. Words not defined
				  herein shall have the meanings stated in the other Chapters of this Part or in
				  other Parts of the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51) which are adopted or
				  may be adopted, the codes adopted under the authority of Act 12 of the 2005
				  First Extraordinary Session, or the American Society of Sanitary Engineering
				  (ASSE) Plumbing Dictionary, Fourth Edition (1988). When words not defined
				  herein are defined in both the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51) and in
				  the codes adopted under the authority of Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary
				  Session or in the ASSE's Plumbing Dictionary, Fourth Edition (1988), the
				  definition contained within the Louisiana State Sanitary Code (LAC 51) shall be
				  given preference as it pertains to health and/or health standards. Words not
				  defined in any of these source documents shall have their common usage and
				  meaning as stated in the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary-Eleventh
				  Edition, as revised, and other similarly accepted reference texts.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
					 Promulgated in accordance with
					 R.S.
					 40:4(A)(7) and
					 R.S.
					 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-305 - Protection of Pipes

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A.
				Breakage and Corrosion. Pipes passing under or through walls shall be protected
				from breakage. Pipes passing through concrete or cinder walls and floors or
				other corrosive material shall be protected against external corrosion by a
				protective sheathing or wrapping or other means that will withstand any
				reaction from lime and acid of concrete, cinder or other corrosive material.
				Sheathing or wrapping shall allow for expansion and contraction of piping to
				prevent any rubbing action. Minimum wall thickness of material is to be 0.025
				inch (0.635 mm).
B. Sleeves. The
				following applies to sleeves.
1. Annular
				spaces between sleeves and pipes shall be filled or tightly caulked as approved
				by the plumbing official.
2.
				Annular spaces between sleeves and pipes in fire rated assemblies shall be
				filled or tightly caulked in accordance with the applicable codes adopted under
				the authority of Act 12 of the 2005 First Extraordinary Session.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-307 - Trenching, Excavation, and Backfill

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A. Support of Piping. Buried piping shall be
				supported throughout its entire length.
B. Open Trenches. All excavations required to
				be made for the installation of a building drainage system, or any part thereof
				within the walls of a building, shall be open trench work and shall be kept
				open until the piping has been inspected, tested and accepted.
C. Mechanical Excavation. Trenches shall be
				properly graded and tamped to support the load of the pipe
				installation.
D. Backfilling.
				Adequate precaution shall be taken to insure proper compactness of backfill
				around piping without damage to such piping. See §705. H of this
				code.
E. Tunneling. Where
				necessary, pipe may be installed by tunneling, jacking or a combination of
				both. In such cases, special care shall be exercised to protect the pipe from
				damage either during installation or from subsequent uneven loading. Where
				earth tunnels are used, adequate supporting structures shall be provided to
				prevent future settling or caving. Pipe may be installed in larger conduit
				which has been jacked through unexcavated portions of the trench.
F. Single Trench Prohibited. Water service
				pipes or any underground water pipes shall not be run or laid in the same
				trench as the building sewer or drainage piping, except as provided for in
				Chapters 6 and 7 of this code.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(7) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-309 - Structural Safety

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A.
				General. In the process of installing or repairing any part of a plumbing and
				drainage installation, the finished floors, walls, ceilings, tile work or any
				other part of the building or premises which must be changed or replaced shall
				be left in a safe structural condition in accordance with the requirements of
				the applicable codes adopted under the authority of Act 12 of the 2005 First
				Extraordinary Session.
B. Cutting,
				Notching and Boring. The following applies to cutting, notching and boring.
1. Notches on the ends of joists shall not
				exceed one-fourth the depth. Holes bored for pipes or cable shall not be within
				2 inches (51 mm) of the top or bottom of the joist, and the diameter of any
				such hole shall not exceed one-third of the depth of the joist. Notches for
				pipes in the top or bottom of joists shall not exceed one-sixth of the depth
				and shall not be located in the middle one-third of the span.
2. In exterior walls and bearing partitions,
				any wood stud may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its
				width. Cutting or notching of studs to a depth not greater than 40 percent of
				the width of the stud is permitted in nonbearing partitions supporting no loads
				other than the weight of the partition.
3. A hole not greater in diameter than 40
				percent of the stud width may be bored in any wood stud. Bored holes not
				greater than 60 percent of the width of the stud are permitted in nonbearing
				partitions or in any wall where each bored stud is doubled provided not more
				than two such successive double studs are so bored.
4. In no case shall the edge of the bored
				hole be nearer than 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) to the edge of the stud. Bored holes
				shall not be located at the same section of stud as a cut or notch.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-311 - Fittings

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A. Change in
				Direction. The following applies to the use of fittings in changes of direction
				of drainage piping.
1. Changes in direction
				in drainage piping shall be made by the appropriate use of 45° (0.785 rad)
				wyes, long-or-short-sweep quarter bends, one-sixth, one-eighth, or
				one-sixteenth bends, or by a combination of these or equivalent fittings.
				Single and double sanitary tees and quarter bends may be used in drainage lines
				only where the direction of flow is from the horizontal to the vertical. A
				sanitary tee shall not be used on a horizontal drainage line as a takeoff
				fitting for a vent.
2. Changes in
				direction in Schedule 40 DWV-PVC and ABS drainage piping shall be made by the
				appropriate use of 45° (0.785 rad) wyes, quarter bends or long sweep quarter
				bends, one-sixth, one-eighth, or one-sixteenth bends, or by a combination of
				these or equivalent fittings. Single and double sanitary tees and quarter bends
				may be used in drainage lines only where the direction of flow is from the
				horizontal to the vertical. A sanitary tee shall not be used on a horizontal
				drainage line as a takeoff fitting for a vent.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-315 - Use of Joints

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A.
				Threaded Pipe to Cast Iron. Joints between steel, brass, or copper pipe, and
				cast iron pipe shall be either caulked or threaded, formed as provided in §313.
				B of this code, or shall be formed with approved adapter
				fittings.
B. Lead to Cast Iron or
				Steel. Joints between lead and cast iron or steel pipe shall be formed by means
				of wiped joints and a caulking ferrule, soldering nipple, or bushing as
				provided in §313. C of this code.
C. Connection of Dissimilar Metals. There
				shall be no commingling of materials except through the use of proper
				dielectric fittings that make different kinds of metal pipe
				compatible.
D. Welding or Brazing.
				Brazing or welding shall be performed in accordance with requirements of
				recognized published standards of practice and by licensed or otherwise
				qualified mechanics. All brazing on medical gas systems shall be performed by
				certified installers meeting the requirements of ASME Boiler and Pressure
				Vessel Code, Section IX, Welding and Brazing Qualifications, or AWS B 2.2/B
				2.2M, Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification, as referenced in Chapter
				14 of this code.
E. Slip Joints. In
				drainage piping, slip joints may be used on both sides of the trap and in the
				trap seal. Slip joints in water piping may be used on the exposed fixture
				supply only.
F. Expansion Joints.
				Expansion joints must be accessible and may be used where necessary to provide
				for expansion and contraction of the pipes.
G. Mechanically Formed Tee Connections. The
				following applies to mechanically formed tee connections.
1. Mechanically extracted collars shall be
				formed in a continuous operation consisting of drilling a pilot hole and
				drawing out the tube surface to form a collar having a height not less than
				three times the thickness of the tube wall.
2. The branch shall be notched to conform to
				the inner curve of the run tube and dimpled to insure that penetration of the
				branch tube into the collar is of sufficient depth for brazing and that the
				branch tube does not obstruct the flow in the main line tube.
3. All joints shall be brazed in accordance
				with 621.D. Soft soldered joints shall not be permitted.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-317 - Anchors, Hangers and Supports

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A. General. The following apply to anchors,
				hangers and supports.
1. Strains and
				Stresses. Piping in a plumbing system shall be installed without undue strains
				or stresses and provision shall be made for expansion, contraction, and
				structural settlement.
2. Material.
				Anchors, hangers, and supports for pipe shall be of sufficient strength to
				maintain their proportionate share of the pipe alignment and to prevent
				sagging. Anchors, hangers or supports shall be of a material which is
				compatible with the pipe and will not promote galvanic action. Anchors, hangers
				or supports installed below grade(g) which may come into
				contact with the soil shall be of a material which is compatible with the type
				of soil to which it is exposed to prevent the weakening of the device over time
				due to corrosion, etc.
3.
				Attachment. Anchors, hangers and supports shall be securely attached to the
				building construction.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 3 - General Regulations › Section XIV-321 - Additional General Provisions

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A. Additional general provisions are
				contained in:
1. LAC 51:XIV.Chapter 13,
				Medical Facilities Plumbing Systems;
2. LAC 51:XIV.Chapter 15, Travel Trailers and
				Travel Trailer Parks; and,
3. LAC
				51:XIV.Chapter 17, Mobile/Manufactured Homes and Mobile/Manufactured Home
				Parks.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 4 - Plumbing Fixtures › Section XIV-401 - General

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A. Scope. T he
				provisions of this Chapter shall govern the materials, design, installation,
				and quality of plumbing fixtures.
B. Prohibited Fixtures. Pan, valve, plunger,
				offset, washout, latrine, frostproof and other water closets having an
				invisible seal or an unventilated space or having walls which are not
				thoroughly washed at each discharge, and floor type trough urinals shall be
				prohibited. Any water closet which might permit siphonage of the contents of
				the bowl back into the tank shall be prohibited (for example, low down tank
				type water closets, etc.).
C.
				Concealed Slip-Joint Connections. Fixtures having concealed slip-joint
				connections shall be provided with an access panel or utility space so arranged
				as to make the slip connections accessible for inspection and repair.
D. Limited Access to Waste and Overflow
				Fittings. When access to waste and overflow fittings cannot be provided as
				required for slip-joints in §401. C of this code above or when bathtubs are set
				head-to-head, joints complying with §621. B of this code may be used. In such
				limited access cases, waste and overflow shall be of the straight- through type
				with overflow connecting to the tee branch which will allow the fixture, drain,
				and trap to be cleaned without disturbing concealed joints. Connections shall
				be inspected prior to concealment.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(7) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 4 - Plumbing Fixtures › Section XIV-403 - Installation

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A. Cleaning.
				Plumbing fixtures shall be installed in a manner to afford easy access for
				cleaning. Where practical, all pipes from fixtures shall be run to the nearest
				wall.
B. Joints. Where a fixture
				comes in contact with a wall or floor, the joint shall be watertight.
C. Wall-Hung Bowls. Wall-hung water closet
				bowls shall be rigidly supported by a concealed metal supporting member so that
				no strain is transmitted to the closet connection.
D. Setting. Fixtures shall be set level and
				in proper alignment with reference to adjacent walls. No water closet or bidet
				shall be set closer than 15 inches (381 mm) from its center to any side wall or
				partition nor closer than 30 inches (762 mm) center-to-center with adjacent
				fixtures. No urinal shall be set closer than 12 inches (305 mm) from its center
				to any side wall or partition nor closer than 24 inches (610 mm)
				center-to-center with adjacent urinal fixtures (see
				§713 of this code). There shall be a
				minimum of 21 inches (533mm) of clearance provided between the front of the
				water closet, lavatory or bidet to any wall, fixture or door.
E. Sanitation. All public toilet room floor
				surfaces shall be of non-absorbent, impervious material.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(7) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 4 - Plumbing Fixtures › Section XIV-405 - Location of Fixtures

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A.
				Ventilation and Lighting. The following applies to the ventilation and lighting
				requirements where plumbing fixtures are installed.
1. Means of Ventilation. Every restroom,
				bathroom or water closet combination shall be provided with ventilation by one
				or more operable windows opening to the outside of the building, by mechanical
				exhaust or by other means approved by the administrative authority.
a. Window Opening. When an operable window
				opening to the outside of the building is used for ventilation, an insect mesh
				screen shall be installed on such opening.
b. Mechanical Exhaust. Public restrooms,
				bathrooms or water closet combinations shall be provided with ventilation by
				mechanical exhaust. When separate facilities for employees or staff of food
				service establishments, markets and retail food stores are provided, such
				facilities shall also be provided with ventilation by mechanical exhaust.
i. All restrooms, bathrooms and water closet
				combinations which are ventilated by mechanical exhaust shall have fixed
				openings from adjacent room or corridors or from other approved sources, large
				enough to provide a sufficient inflow of air to make exhaust ventilation
				effective.
ii. Ventilation ducts
				from restrooms, bathrooms and water closet combinations shall be exhausted to
				the outside air or be connected into an independent system that exhausts to the
				outside air.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part XIV - Plumbing › Chapter 4 - Plumbing Fixtures › Section XIV-407 - Materials and Performance Standards

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A. Plumbing fixtures shall be constructed
				from approved materials, have smooth impervious surfaces, be free from defects
				and concealed fouling surfaces. Except as permitted elsewhere in this code,
				plumbing fixtures and appurtenances shall conform to the standards listed in
				the following Table (LAC 51:XIV.Table 407).
Table 407
General Fixtures and Accessories
Materials
Standards
Fixture Fittings
ASME A112.18.1, CSA B125.1
Fixture Fittings, Backflow Protection Devices and
							 Systems
ASME A112.18.3
Fixture Waste Fittings
ASME A112.18.2, CSA B125.2
Flexible Water Connectors (prohibited for use in
							 instances when the supply temperature will exceed 150°F)
ASME A112.18.6, CSA B125.6
Fixtures, Enameled Cast Iron and Steel Plumbing
ASME A112.19.1, CSA B45.2
Fixtures, Non-Vitreous Ceramic (Fireclay)
ASME A112.19.9M
Fixtures, Ceramic Plumbing
ASME A112.19.2, CSA B45.1
Fixtures, Hydraulic Performance for Water Closets
							 and Urinals
ASME Al12.19.6
Fixtures, Stainless Steel Plumbing
ASME A112.19.3, CSA B45.4
Fixtures, Porcelain Enameled Formed Steel Plumbing
ASME A112.19.4M
Fixtures, Plumbing (for) Land Use, including
							 Fixtures for Medical and Dental Facilities
FS WW-P-541 E/GEN(1)
Lead, Caulking
FS QQ-L-156
Macerating Toilet Systems
ASME A 112.3.4
Plastic Bathtub and Shower Units
ANSI Z124.1.2
Plastic Lavatories
ANSI Z124.3
Plastic Sinks
IAPMO Z124.6
Plastic Water Closet Bowls and Tanks
ANSI Z124.4
Trim for Water Closet Bowls, Tanks and Urinals
ASME A112.19.5
Vitreous China Nonwater Urinals
ASME A112.19.19
Water Hammer Arresters
ASSE 1010
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(7) and
				  R.S.
				  40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).