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2016/052: Regarding the compliance of a relief drain from the safety valve to a hot water cylinder in a three-year-old house

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Determination 2016/052[PDF 176 KB]

 

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Date issued
1 November 2016
Primary Building Code clause:
G13 - Foul water
Also related to:
B2 - Durability
Primary topic:
Plumbing - drainage and pipework
Council:
Timaru District Council

Summary

This determination considers the compliance of a PVC foul water drainage system to a house where the TPR valve from a hot water cylinder drained into the foul water system.  The hot water cylinder was connected to a solid fuel wetback and a solar water heater as uncontrolled heating sources.

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