Fixture unit definition

Fixture unit means a unit in terms of which the load producing effects of the plumbing system is measured. Fixture units shall be as listed in Table 4-1 of the Uniform Plumbing Code.

Fixture unit means a unit of measurement for computing waste flow volumes for each plumbing fixture as set forth in the Uniform Plumbing Code as then adopted by the City in Title 23 of this code.

Fixture unit means the assigned value for a particular plumbing

Examples of Fixture unit in a sentence

• Fixture unit equivalents in accordance with the Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code shall be used to determine the size of the side sewer.

• For example, an average discharge of 200gpd with a BOD count of 750 mg/L (three times the allowable limit) will count as three EDUs.  Fixture unit calculations will not be allowed. In no event shall the wastewater design flow rate for any residential or commercial parcel be less than charged for one EDU. Partial EDUs will not be allowed.

• For example, an average discharge of 200gpd with a BOD count of 750 mg/L (three times the allowable limit) will count as three EDUs. Fixture unit calculations shall not be allowed in determining wastewater usage or average daily flow. In no event shall the wastewater design flow rate for any residential or commercial parcel be less than charged for one EDU. Partial EDUs will not be allowed.

• Fixture unit counts will be used to assure that meters are adequately sized to provide the required plumbing demand.

• Fixture unit values for continuous or semi-continuous flow into a building sanitary drainage system, such as from a waste pump, sewage ejector pump, or similar device that discharges sewage waste shall be computed on the basis of two fixture units for each gallon per minute of flow.

More Definitions of Fixture unit

Fixture unit means the assigned value for a particular plumbing fixture, or group of plumbing fixtures, as set forth in the WSSC plumbing and gas fitting regulations, standardized with a common lavatory having an assigned value of 1 based on its probable discharge into the drainage system or hydraulic demand on the water supply.

Fixture unit. (FU) means fixture unit load values for drainage piping and shall be as specified in Section 13.08.050 A. 2. and as specified in the Oregon State Plumbing Code Oregon State Plumbing Specialty Code and Administrative Rules.

Fixture unit means a lavatory, a toilet or an equivalent drain.

Fixture unit means a quantity in terms of which the load producing effects on the plumbing system of different kinds of plumbing fixtures are expressed on some arbitrarily chosen scale (CPC § 202.0).

Fixture unit means a unit in terms of which the load producing effects of the plumbing system is measured.

Fixture unit means a unit of measure expressing the hydraulic loading imposed by any sanitary fixture on the system of pipe work to which it discharges;

Fixture unit means a unit of measuring and comparing different plumbing fixtures by comparing the load producing effects on a plumbing system. The City has allocated wastewater treatment and distribution, water treatment and distribution and water supply development fees based on the number of fixture units for various kinds of uses.