12986627 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• Statewide Code Interpretation k IIJuly2010 ,,,. No: 2010 OSSC 1210 Budding Codes Division Code Reference: 1210.1, 1210.2, Oregon Structural Specialty Code(OSSC) Edition: 2010 OSSC Date: November 19, 1993 (Issued) July 1, 2010 (Updated) Subject: Moisture proofing in toilet rooms Question: 1) May epoxy paint be used in satisfying the"smooth, hard, nonabsorbent" wall surface requirements of OSSC section 1210.2 where the restroom is accessible to the public? 2)What is an acceptable alternate to running the vinyl flooring six inches up the walls? lilir Answer: 1) Yes. However, this interpretation is limited to public restrooms containing only one water closet. 2) Two continuous beads of approved caulking material between the sole plate and the vinyl sheet floor covering with a bead of caulking material at the juncture of the floor and finished wall, covered with 4- inch rubber base shoe sealed to the floor with a bead of caulking material between the base shoe and the floor and between the upper edge of the base shoe and the wall. Base shoe interior and exterior corners may be factory made. Analysis: OSSC Section 1210.2 requires walls within 2 feet of urinals and water closets to have "smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface, to a height of 4 feet above the floor and that the "materials used in such walls shall be of a type that is not adversely affected by moisture". Section 1210.1 requires that "in other than dwelling units, toilet, bathing and shower room floor finish materials shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface. The intersections of such floors with walls shall have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent vertical base that extends upward onto the walls at least 4 inches". Contact: Richard S. Rogers, Structural Program Chief richard.rooers anstate.or.us (503) 378-4472 In accordance with OAR 918-008-0110. the information contained in this statewide code interpretation is legally binding on any party involved in activities regulated by applicable Oregon law, applicable Oregon regulations 4W or the state building code. If the information contained in this statewide code interpretation is cited as a basis for a civil infraction, a representative of the jurisdiction must cite the interpretation number found in this document Building Codes Division♦Department of Consumer and Business Services♦State of Oregon .::.7s 1535 Edgewater St.NW, Salem,Oregon 4 P.O.Box 14470,Salem,OR 97309-0404 (503)378-4133 •Fax(503)378-1322♦bcd.oregon.gov � .4.