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RESOLUTION NO. R81-451
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLAINVIEW, TEXAS, UPHOLDING SECTION 13.2.11 OF
THE CITY OF PLAINVIEW PLUMBING CODE, ORDINANCE
NO. 81-2447 BY DENING HALE COUNTY'S REGUEST FOR
A VARIANCE TO USE THE NO-HUB CAST-IRON PIPE SYSTEM
IN ALL AREAS OF THE NEW JAIL FACILITY.
WHEREAS, Section 13.2.11 of the City of Plainview Plumbing
Code, Ordinance No. 81-2447, prohibits the use of no-hub cast-iron
pipe and fittings, unless no practical alternative is possible and
prior approval is granted by the Plumbing Inspector; and
WHEREAS, the Hale County Commissioners desire to use the no-
hub cast-iron pipe, rather than, the hub and spigot cast-iron pipe
system; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 1981, the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory
Board recommended that said variance be granted without providing city
wide approval of the no-hub cast-iron pipe system; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Development acting within
the authority vested in,him by Sec. 13.2.11 of Ordinance No. 81-2447
proposed a alternative solution, as follows:
1) At each point where a cast-iron vent/drainage pipe
protrudes above the slab, to allow one no-hub cast-
iron pipe connection.
2) Ail other cast-iron connections above the slab are
to be hub and spigot in accordance with Ordinance
No. 81-2447.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council
of the City of Plainview, Texas to uphold Section 13.2.11 of the
City of Plainview Plumbing Code, Ordinance No. 81-2447 by dening
Hale CoUnty's request for a variance to use the no-hub cast-iron pipe
system in all areas of the new jail facility, except where specified.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 24th day of November, 1981.
ATTEST:
WALTER Si DODSON, City Clerk