Strike Section P3005.2 of the International Residential Code, but retain Subsections P3005.2.1 through P3005.2.11 of the International Residential Code. Insert new Section P3005.2 in the Residential Code to read as follows:

P3005.2 Drainage pipe cleanouts. Drainage pipe cleanouts shall comply with Sections P3005.2.1 through P3005.2.12.

Exception: These provisions shall not apply to pressurized building drains and building sewers that convey the discharge of automatic pumping equipment to a gravity drainage system.

Insert new Section P3005.2.12 in the Residential Code to read as follows:

P3005.2.12 Cleanout at property line. A cleanout must be placed at the property line, or as close as possible to the property line, if the building wall is constructed on or beyond the property line.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 3063 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2).

The District of Columbia Residential Code (2013), referred to as the “Residential Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the District of Columbia Residential Code Supplement (2013) (12 DCMR B). The International Residential Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/iccd/irc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000002&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.