Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 748 - Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission
Chapter 20 - Adopted Codes
Subchapter 16 - IPC[®] 2018
Section 748:20-16-9 - IPC[®] 2018 Chapter 4 Fixtures, Faucets and Fixture Fittings

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 748:20-16-9

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

Chapter 4 of the Oklahoma adopted IPC® 2018 is adopted with the following modifications:

(1) 403.4.1 Directional signage. This section has been modified to specify directional signage indicating the route to public toilet facilities in Group A, B, I, M, and R-1 occupancies shall be posted in a lobby, corridor or aisle or similar space. The change requires only one sign at each main entrance that is intended for public use and adds two exceptions, one for Group A occupancies that are part of an overall Group E occupancy and one for private-use Group B occupancies. This section has been modified to read: 403.4.1 Directional signage. Directional signage indicating the route to the required public toilet facilities in Group A, B, I, M, and R- 1 occupancies shall be posted in a lobby, corridor, or aisle, or similar space, such that the sign can be readily seen from the main entrance to the building or tenant space. Only one sign at each main entrance that is intended for public use shall be required. Exceptions:

(A) Group A occupancies that are part of an overall Group E occupancy need not have directional signage.

(B) Private-use Group B occupancies need not have directional signage.

(2) Section 405.9 Slip joint connections. This section has been modified to allow the gasket to be installed from the fixture outlet to within 18 inches (457 mm) downstream of the trap outlet seal. It has been modified to read: 405.9 Slip joint connections. Slip joints shall be made with an approved elastomeric gasket and shall only be installed from fixture outlet to within 18 inches (457 mm) downstream of trap outlet seal. Fixtures with concealed slip-joint connections shall be provided with an access panel or utility space at least 12 inches (305 mm) in its smallest dimension or other approved arrangement so as to provide access to the slip joint connections for inspection and repair.

(3) Section 408.2 Water connection. This section has been modified to address errata published by the ICC® to correct section references for when the water supply to a bidet is required to be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer. This section has been modified to read: 408.2 Water connection. The water supply to a bidet shall be protected against backflow by an air gap or backflow preventer in accordance with Section 608.14.1, 608.14.2, 608.14.3, 608.14.5, or 608.14.6.

(4) Section 410.4 Substitution. This section has been modified to allow a water dispenser connected to the potable water distribution system to be permitted to be substituted for the required drinking fountain in occupancy Group B, F, M, I-4, and S with an occupant load of less than 50. This section has been modified to read: 410.4 Substitution. Where restaurants provide drinking water in a container free of charge, drinking fountains shall not be required in those restaurants. In occupancy Group B, F, M, I-4 and S, with an occupant load less than 50, where drinking fountains are required, a water dispenser connected to the potable water distribution system shall be permitted to be substituted for the required drinking fountain. In occupancies other than restaurants where drinking fountains are required, water dispensers shall be permitted to be substituted for not more than 50 percent of the required number of drinking fountains.

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