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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Backflow preventer questions
The DEP allows exemptions from a backflow preventer on form http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/water_sewer/7_Form_for_BPD_Exemption_Domestic.pdf. But it says it is only applicable when there is one domestic service. Has…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 6 months ago
Backflow preventer questions
The DEP allows exemptions from a backflow preventer on form http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/water_sewer/7_Form_for_BPD_Exemption_Domestic.pdf. But it says it is only applicable when there is one domestic service. Has…
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thomasnyc
in Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
DOB for kitchen sink/fixture replacement clarification
I’m getting conflicting answers about whether I need a plumbing permit to replace a sink cabinet and sink with a new one. It will go…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Back flow preventer design and installation permits
I need to install a back flow preventer on my water main. I’ve been told these require plans from an engineer, DEP/DOB approvals, etc. Does…
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thomasnyc
in Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
DOB for kitchen sink/fixture replacement clarification
I’m getting conflicting answers about whether I need a plumbing permit to replace a sink cabinet and sink with a new one. It will go…
0
housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 7 months ago
Back flow preventer design and installation permits
I need to install a back flow preventer on my water main. I’ve been told these require plans from an engineer, DEP/DOB approvals, etc. Does…
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deva
in Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Basement: Drain or Sump Pump; Also, is Gravel Needed?
I am starting finishing my basement and I am getting conflicting opinions on a couple of items in regards to water proofing: My contract is…
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deva
in Plumbing 11 years and 8 months ago
Basement: Drain or Sump Pump; Also, is Gravel Needed?
I am starting finishing my basement and I am getting conflicting opinions on a couple of items in regards to water proofing: My contract is…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Back flow preventer for sprinker line
I was told that I needed a back flow preventer for the separate line feeding my fire sprinkler system. Do sprinkler feeds also require back…
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housepoor
in Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Back flow preventer for sprinker line
I was told that I needed a back flow preventer for the separate line feeding my fire sprinkler system. Do sprinkler feeds also require back…
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NeoGrec
in Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Flood Alarm for Washing Machine
I want to install a flood sensor on my washing machine. For about $30, I can get a simple leak detector. For about $200, I…
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NeoGrec
in Plumbing 11 years and 9 months ago
Flood Alarm for Washing Machine
I want to install a flood sensor on my washing machine. For about $30, I can get a simple leak detector. For about $200, I…
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ilovewatermelon
in Plumbing 12 years and 5 months ago
sewer replacement cost question
I’m looking to replace the sewer line from my house to the city pipe, I call a plumber, he came measure it and it’s about…
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
High efficiency hot water heater
I am looking at a high efficiency condensing gas-fired hot water heater, which gets a ConEd rebate. I understand that NYC code requires venting exhaust…
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hawaiismurf
in Plumbing 11 years and 10 months ago
High efficiency hot water heater
I am looking at a high efficiency condensing gas-fired hot water heater, which gets a ConEd rebate. I understand that NYC code requires venting exhaust…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Reducing height of vent pipes on roof?
I wanted to put a roof deck on our building, but there are 3 or 4 four foot tall metal 3″ vent pipes coming up…
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stickerhappy
in Plumbing 11 years and 11 months ago
Reducing height of vent pipes on roof?
I wanted to put a roof deck on our building, but there are 3 or 4 four foot tall metal 3″ vent pipes coming up…
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quincystreet
in Plumbing 12 years ago
Frozen Pipe?
My tenants have no cold water in a bathroom which is at the back of an addition on the garden level. I’m assuming this is…
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