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The British Columbia Building Code | Section 7.2. | Objectives and Functional Statements Pt 1

Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 7 – Plumbing Services
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 7.1. General
7.1.1. Scope
7.1.1.1. Scope
1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A.
7.1.1.2. Application
1) This Part applies to the design, construction, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of plumbing systems.
7.1.2. Design and Installation
7.1.2.1. Conformance
1) Every plumbing system shall be designed and installed in conformance with Book II (Plumbing Systems) of
this Code.
7.1.3. Required Facilities
7.1.3.1. All Buildings Except Dwelling Units
1) Buildings shall be equipped with plumbing facilities as required in Subsection 3.7.2. and Article 3.8.2.8.
7.1.3.2. Dwelling Units
1) Dwelling units shall be equipped with plumbing facilities as required in Section 9.31.
7.1.4. Definitions
7.1.4.1. Defined Terms
1) Words that appear in italics are defined in Article 1.4.1.2.of Division A.
Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 7 – Plumbing Services
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 7.1. General
7.1.1. Scope
7.1.1.1. Scope
1) The scope of this Part shall be as described in Subsection 1.3.3. of Division A.
7.1.1.2. Application
1) This Part applies to the design, construction, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of plumbing systems.
7.1.2. Design and Installation
7.1.2.1. Conformance
1) Every plumbing system shall be designed and installed in conformance with Book II (Plumbing Systems) of
this Code.
7.1.3. Required Facilities
7.1.3.1. All Buildings Except Dwelling Units
1) Buildings shall be equipped with plumbing facilities as required in Subsection 3.7.2. and Article 3.8.2.8.
7.1.3.2. Dwelling Units
1) Dwelling units shall be equipped with plumbing facilities as required in Section 9.31.
7.1.4. Definitions
7.1.4.1. Defined Terms
1) Words that appear in italics are defined in Article 1.4.1.2.of Division A.

In Plain Language

This part of Section 7.2 (plumbing) sets out the objectives and functional statements behind Part 7's requirements, describing the underlying goals, such as protecting public health and preventing water contamination, that the detailed plumbing provisions achieve.

This is a plain-language overview of the British Columbia Building Code 2018 text on this page, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official BC Codes text or a qualified professional before construction.