Chapter 8: Study Problem #2
Refer to International Plumbing Code (IPC) Table 403.1, “Minimum Number
of Required Plumbing Fixtures,” in IBC Chapter 29, TABLE 2902.1 for this
problem. NOTE DELTE LINES and FILL OUT USING BOLD OR A
DIFFERENT COLORED FONT.
Answer the questions to the following plumbing fixture scenarios based on
your knowledge of occupancy classifications and IPC Table 403.1. Fill in the
answers and explain how you obtained your answers in the spaces provided.
PUT ANSWERS Below next to item.
You may delete the blanks.
1.
How many female and male water closets are required in an elementary
school with a total of 820 occupants?
(5 pts)
Female: 17
Male: 17
Explain: 1 per 50
820/50 = 16.4 = 17
2.
How many visitor and employee water closets are required in a nursing
home with an occupant load of 155? (3 pts)
Employees: 6 (155/25= 6)
Visitors: 2 (177/75 = 2)
3.
Determine the number of water closets, lavatories, and drinking
fountains that would be required for a nightclub with an occupant load of
600.
(5 pts)
Water closets: 15 for males and females
Lavatories: 8
Drinking fountains: 2
4.
How many automatic clothes washers are required in a dormitory with
an occupant load of 200? (3 pts)
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Explain: 1 per 20 dwelling units
5.
How many automatic clothes washers are required in an apartment
building with 45 dwelling units? (3 pts)
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