Section 890.110 Applicability

Section 890

Section 890.110  Applicability

a)         The

rules in this Part govern the design and installation of new plumbing or

plumbing systems and the alteration of plumbing systems.  They apply to all new

construction and any remodeling or renovation that alters, renovates or

replaces existing plumbing or plumbing systems.

b)         The

rules in this Part do not apply to existing buildings unless the plumbing or

plumbing system is being altered, the building use is being changed or the

existing plumbing creates a health or safety hazard.

c)         If an

existing building is changed from one use to another or from one classification

to another, as provided in Appendix A.Table B, it shall be treated as a new

building and shall comply with the requirements of this Part for its new use or

occupancy.

d)         Regardless

of the age of the building, where a health or safety hazard exists because of

an existing plumbing installation or lack thereof, the owner or his or her agent

shall install additional plumbing or make corrections as may be necessary to

abate the hazard or violation of this Part.