Ch 16 - Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Flashcards
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Chapter 16 provisions apply to the alteration, construction, installation, and repair of_____ rainwater catchment systems.
Nonpotable
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the installation, construction, alteration, and repair of nonpotable rainwater catchment systems.
2024 UPC - 1601.1 Applicability.
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A person registered or licensed to design plumbing systems is not required to design rainwater catchment systems for irrigation with a maximum storage capacity of _____.
360 gallons
(1) A person registered or licensed to perform plumbing design work is not required to design rainwater catchment systems used for irrigation with a maximum storage capacity of 360 gallons (1363 L).
2024 UPC - 1601.2 System Design. Exceptions.
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Inspect and clear debris from rainwater gutters, downspouts and roof washers of alternate water source every _____.
6 months
Rainwater catchment systems and components shall be inspected and maintained in accordance with Table 1601.5 unless more frequent inspection and maintenance are required by the manufacturer.
2024 UPC - 1601.5.1 Frequency. 2024 UPC - Table 1601.5: Minimum Alternate Water Source Testing, Inspection, and Maintenance Frequency (page 265)
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No treatment is required for rainwater used for aboveground irrigation where the maximum storage volume is less than _____.
360 gallons
(1) Water treatment is not required for rainwater catchment systems used for aboveground irrigation with a maximum storage capacity of 360 gallons (1363 L).
2024 UPC - 1601.7 Minimum Water Quality Requirements. Exceptions.
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If a rainwater catchment system is intended to supply uses like dishwashers, it must be _____.
Prohibited
The installation, construction, alteration, and repair of rainwater catchments systems intended to supply uses such as water closets, urinals, trap primers for floor drains and floor sinks, irrigation, industrial processes, water features, cooling tower makeup and other uses shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. Rainwater catchment systems for collecting precipitation from rooftops shall comply with ARCSA/ASPE/ANSI 63.
2024 UPC - 1602.0 Nonpotable Rainwater Catchment Systems. 2024 UPC - 1602.1 General.
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Rainwater tank openings must be protected to prevent the entrance of _____ into the tank.
All of the above
Rainwater tank openings shall be protected to prevent the entrance of insects, birds and rodents into the tank. Rainwater tank access openings exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter shall be secured to prevent tampering and unintended entry by either a lockable device or other approved method.
2024 UPC - 1603.10 Opening and Access Protection.
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Rainwater tank access openings exceeding _____ in diameter must be secured to prevent tampering and unintended entry by either a lockable device or other approved method.
12 inches
Rainwater tank openings shall be protected to prevent the entrance of insects, birds and rodents into the tank. Rainwater tank access openings exceeding 12 inches (305 mm) in diameter shall be secured to prevent tampering and unintended entry by either a lockable device or other approved method.
2024 UPC - 1603.10 Opening and Access Protection.
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A pump meant to supply water to trap primers, urinals, and water closets must be able to deliver at least _____ residual pressure at the most remote and highest outlet.
15 psi
Pumps serving rainwater catchment systems shall be listed. Pumps supplying water to water closets, urinals, and trap primers shall be capable of delivering not less than 15 pounds-force per square inch (psi) (103 kPa) residual pressure at the highest and most remote outlet served.
2024 UPC - 1603.13 Pumps.
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For rainwater supplied to drip irrigation systems, trap primers, urinals, and water closets, a filter allowing particulates up to _____ microns must be provided.
100
A filter permitting the passage of particulates not larger than 100microns (100 ?m) shall be provided for rainwater supplied to water closets, urinals, trap primers, and drip irrigation system.
2024 UPC - 1603.18 Required Filters.
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Restrooms in commercial, industrial, and institutional occupancies that use nonpotable rainwater for urinals, water closets, or both, must have a sign posted with letters _____high, in a highly visible color, on a contrasting background.
1/2 inch
A sign shall be installed in restrooms in commercial, industrial and institutional occupancies using nonpotable rainwater for water closets, urinals, or both. Each sign shall contain 1/2 of an inch (12.7 mm) letters of a highly visible color on a contrasting background. The location of the sign(s) shall be such that the sign(s) shall be visible to users. The number and location of the signs shall be approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction and shall contain the following text: TO CONSERVE WATER, THIS BUILDING USES RAINWATER TO FLUSH TOILETS AND URINALS.
2024 UPC - 1604.2 Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Restroom Signs.
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After the potable water system has been chlorinated with 50 ppm chlorine for 24 hours, then it must be _____.
Flushed
(6) The potable water system shall be flushed after 24 hours, and a standard bacteriological test shall be performed. Where test results are acceptable, the potable water system shall be permitted to be recharged.
2024 UPC - 1605.3.3 Discovery of Cross-Connection.
