Ohio Admin. Code 4101:3-4-01

Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 2, 2024

Section 4101:3-4-01 - Fixtures, faucets and fixture fittings

Chapter 4 of the International Plumbing Code, 2021 edition, as incorporated by reference and modified in Section 101.1.1 of this code, is further modified as follows:

(A)Modify section 403.1 to add two sentences and an exception at the end of the section to read as follows:

When the actual occupant load will be significantly different than that determined by section 1004 of the building code, the building official may establish an alternate basis for determining the occupant load. This alternate basis is to be included in the special stipulations and conditions section of the certificate of occupancy issued for that structure pursuant to section 111 of the building code. For accessibility requirements, see "Chapter 11, Accessibility" of the building code.

Exception: Facilities are not required in buildings less than 100 square feet in area if fixtures are available within 500 feet of the building.

(B)Modify table 403.1 as follows:

Relocate the reference to footnote "f" to the assembly classification and replace footnote "f" with the following:

f. The minimum required number, type and location of plumbing fixtures for public swimming pools are to be provided in accordance with Section 3109.3.3 of the building code.

(C)Modify the first sentence of section 403.2 exception 6 to read as follows:

6. In other than Group E occupancies, separate facilities are not required where rooms having both water closets and lavatory fixtures are designed for use by both sexes and privacy for water closets are installed in accordance with Section 405.3.4.

(D)Modify section 403.3 exception 1 to read as follows:

1. Parking garages.

(E)Modify section 403.3.1 as follows:

Add the phrase "or similar spaces not available to the public" to the end of the first sentence and add two sentences to the end of the section that read "The building owner is permitted to control access to the toilet facilities. Where such access is controlled, a sign is to be posted indicating how access is to be obtained."

(F)Replace section 403.4.1 with the following:

403.4.1Directional signage. Deleted.

(G)Add the following sentence to the end of section 405.3.1 to read as follows:

See Chapter 11 of the building code for the minimum required dimensions for accessible fixtures.

(H)Modify section 405.3.4 to add the following sentence after the first sentence and before the exceptions:

Compartments of multiple-user facilities designed to serve all genders are to comply with the Type A privacy rating requirements of IAPMO/ANSI/CAN Z 124.10.

(I)Replace section 405.7 with the following:

405.7Plumbing in mental health centers. Deleted.

(J)Replace the first sentence of section 410.3.1 to read as follows:

Where drinking fountains are required, not fewer than two drinking fountains are to be provided.

(K)Replace the last sentence in section 410.4 to read as follows:

In other occupancies where water dispensers are provided, drinking fountains are not required to be installed.

(L)Modify section 421.5.2 to add exception #3 to read as follows:

3. The shower liner test is not required for one-, two-, or three-family dwellings unless required by the shower liner manufacturer's installation instructions.

Replaces: 4101:3-4-01

Ohio Admin. Code 4101:3-4-01

Effective: 3/1/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/01/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3781.10(A)(1), 3781.109(A)
Rule Amplifies: 3781.10, 3781.11, 3791.04
Prior Effective Dates: 03/01/1998, 04/01/1999, 01/01/2002, 01/01/2003, 08/15/2003, 03/01/2005, 09/06/2005, 03/01/2006, 07/01/2007, 11/01/2007, 01/01/2009, 11/01/2011, 07/01/2014, 01/01/2016, 11/01/2017