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Plumbing TAG votes to recommend adoption of model code change on appliance condensate drains (8.14.4)
Summary
The Plumbing TAG voted by voice to revise its recommendation and to support adopting the UPC model code change for section 8.14.4 (appliance condensate drains). The motion passed by voice vote; TAG will notify the Building Code Council.
The Plumbing Technical Advisory Group voted during its meeting to revise its earlier recommendation and to recommend adoption of the Uniform Plumbing Code model change for section 8.14.4, which addresses appliance condensate drains.
Members discussed whether appliance condensate drains would create unintended conflicts with other sections that cover ice makers and similar equipment. After brief technical comments that ice makers and beverage dispensers are addressed elsewhere in the code, a TAG member moved to recommend adoption of the model code change for section 8.14.4; the motion was seconded. The chair called for a voice vote: “All those in favor … please say aye.” Multiple members responded “Aye.” The chair then asked, “Any opposed?” and recorded, “Motion carries.”
The TAG recorded the action as a formal change in its recommendation back to the Building Code Council; staff said it will relay the revised TAG recommendation at the council meeting that will determine whether to open the code‑change proposal window.
No code text was adopted by the TAG at this meeting; the TAG’s action was a recommendation to the Building Code Council to accept the model code change as the TAG’s position.
