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Hugh A. Cregg, Methuen
260
228
178
130
233
483
1512
Charles W. Trombly, North Andover Blanks
54
62
48
42
99
114
419
County Commissioner, Essex County
Arthur A. Thompson, Methuen
R
285
227
188
148
262
532
1642
Blanks
119
151
100
96
187
242
895
Sheriff,Essex County
Frank E.Raymond, Salem
209
174
128
88
176
383
1158
Raymond G.Comeau, Haverhill
18
27
20
21
27
43
156
Louis J.Dion, Lynn
7
7
5
5
12
13
49
Arthur Flynn, Lawrence Blanks
126
109
88
93
132
215
763
44
61
47
37
102
120
411
Total Vote
404 378
288 244 449
774
2537
6
Edward A.Coffey, Salem
58
85
62
54
98
163
375
1143
224
156
127
65
35
32
43
100
318
90
88
62
72
117
177
606
43
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals
110
Elections STATE ELECTION November 7, 1950
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals 1 2
Governor
Paul A.Dever, Cambridge
D
401
727
423
374
648
562
3135
Arthur W.Coolidge, Reading R
577
474
371
311
463
930
3126
Horace I.Hillis, Saugus, S.L.
1
9
2
3
7
3
25
Mark R.Shaw, Melrose Blanks
Pro.
1
1
0
1
2
5
10
29
38
32
23
35
29
186
Lieutenant Governor
Charles F.Jeff Sullivan, Worcester
D
337
661
395
346
596
489
2824
Laurence Curtis, Boston
R
597
492
368
302
475
959
3193
Lawrence Gilfedder, Boston Blanks
S.L.
3
10
2
3
10
6
34
72
86
63
61
74
75
431
Secretary
Edward J. Cronin, Chelsea
D
321
616
370
336
561
445
2649
Russell A.Wood, Cambridge
R
577
485
348
287
458
923
3078
Ellsworth J.M. Dickson,
Needham
Pro.
5
5
7
10
13
8
48
Fred M. Ingersoll, Lynn Blanks
99
128
99
74
118
143
661
Treasurer
John E. Hurley, Boston
D
363
661
411
367
623
522
2947
Fred J.Burrell, Medford
R
541
425
317
266
405
849
2803
Henning A.Blomen, Boston
S.L.
1
10
6
9
6
6
38
Harold J. Ireland, Worcester Blanks
101
146
89
68
118
144
666
Auditor
Thomas J.Buckley, Boston
D
353
669
410
353
597
503
2885
William G. Andrew, Cambridge
R
534
432
328
254
428
862
2838
Robert A.Simmons , Boston
Pro.
9
6
3
4
9
7
38
Francis A.Votana, Lynn
S.L.
1
6
3
1
3
7
21
Blanks
112
136
84
100
118
150
700
Attorney General
Francis E.Kelly, Boston
D
352
642
384
335
568
458
2739
Frederick Ayer, Jr. Wenham
R
568
472
380
306
475
950
3151
Anthony Martin, Boston
S.L.
2
10
2
7
3
10
34
Howard B.Rand, Haverhill Blanks
Pro.
3
8
3
0
8
11
33
84
117
59
64
101
100
525
7
15
4
5
5
10
46
Pro.
3
7
5
2
3
8
28
3
4
5
6
111
S.L.
Elections ( cont. )
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals
1
2
3
4
5
6
Congressman, 6th District
William H.Bates, Salem
R
764
753
543
472
782 1220
4534
Richard M.Russell, Essex Blanks
52
93
52
54
68
60
379
Councillor,5th District
Cornelius J. Twomey, Lawrence D
313
629
367
327
579
457
2672
Herbert S.Tuckerman, Beverly R Blanks
94
132
94
80
111
142
653
Senator, 3rd Essex District
Frank J. Burns, Newbury
D
398
698
418
369
615
571
3069
Philip A.Graham, Hamilton Blanks
97
133
97
81
121
126
655
hep.in General Court, Ist Essex Dist.
Henry M.Duggan, Newburyport R
622
570
446
385
644 1035
3702
Patrick J.Welch, Newburyport I-D Blanks
315
607
334
278
431
405
2370
72
72
48
49
80
89
410
District Attorney,Eastern District
Hugh A.Cregg, Methuen
R
684
683
466
392
657 1073
3955
Charles W. Trombly,
North Andover D
244
465
288
251
393
337
1978
Blanks
81
101
74
69
105
119
549
County Commissioner, Essex County
Arthur A. Thompson, Methuen
R
611
511
382
316
513
992
3325
Charles M.Boyle, Peabody Blanks
D
256
549
331
271
450
341
2198
142
189
115
125
192
196
959
Sheriff, Essex County
Frank E.Raymond, Salem
R
653
576
428
364
558
995
3574
Everett B.Dowe, Lawrence Blanķs
D
245
522
300
242
435
378
2122
111
151
100
106
162
156
786
Question No.1
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approved by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 9,1947, received 244 votes in the affirmative and 0 in the nega- tive, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 8, 1949, re- ceived 242 votes in the affirma- tive and 7 in the negative?
Yes
439
557
365 293
503
710
2867
No
176
169
129 136
155
274
1039
Blanks
394
523
334 283
497
545
2576
D
193
403
233
186
305
249
1569
602
488
367
305
465
930
3157
R
514
418
313
262
419
832
2758
112
Elections ( cont. )
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals 1 2 3 4 6 5
SUMMARY
This proposed amendment of the Con- stitution provides for the time when the respective terms of office of the governor, lieutenant-governor and coun- cillors shall begin and the time when their respective terms shall end. It also makes provisions relative to the succession to the office of governor in the event of the death of the gov- ernor elect before qualification for the office of governor; and it further makes provision relative to the suc- cession to the office of governor in the event of the death of both the governor elect and the lieutenant- governor elect before qualification for their respective offices.
Question No.2
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the constitution summarized below which was approv- ed by the General Court in a joint session of the two branches held June 4,1948, received 154 votes in the affirmative and 44 in the neg- ative, and in a joint session of the two branches held June 8,1949, re- ceived 160 votes in the affirmative and 93 in the negative?
Yes No
375
479 237
324
268 146
431 207
333
1313
Blanks
402
533
346
298
517
565
2661
SUMMARY
This proposed amendment to the Con- stitution provides for an increase in the number of signatures of qual- ified voters required upon an initi- ative or upon a referendum petition, and it further makes provision for changes in legislative procedures thereon with reference to date upon, or within which, acts shall be done in the various stages necessary to be taken upon such petitions.
631
2508
232
158
113
Elections ( cont. )
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals 1 2 6
3
4
5
Question No.3
Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the House of Repre- sentatives did not vote and on which the Senate did not vote?
Yes
384 455
328
252
429
503
2351
No
394 429
270
251
402
663
2409
Blanks
231 365
230
209
324
363
1722
SUMMARY
This measure provides for minimum pay- ments of seventy-five dollars per month, or eighty-five dollars per month if blind, as assistance to deserving aged persons who have reached the age of sixty-three years or over and are in need of relief and support.
Question No. 4
Do you approve of a law summarized below on which the House of Repre- sentatives did not vote and on which the Senate did not vote?
Yes
284 351
235
186
312
344
1712
No
470 541
359
316
515
820
3021
Blanks
255 357
234
210
328
365
1749
SUMMARY
This measure provides for the creation of a Massachusetts commission for the purpose of conducting once every month a lottery drawing to raise additional funds by means of tickets sold to the public, within the'Commonwealth, the net proceeds to be divided as follows: 50 per cent to the winners as prizes, 35 per cent for assistance to needy aged persons, 72 per cent for assist- ance to needy blind persons, 72 per cent for assistance to dependent chil- dren.
Question No.5
Do you approve of a law summarized below which was disapproved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 77 in the affirmative and 139 in the negative and in the Senate by a vote of 13 in the affirmative and 25 in the negative?
Yes No
27 32 71 27 880 1014 709 613 164
34 989
50
241
1370
5575
Blanks
97
92
72
132
109
666
114
Elections ( cont. )
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward 1 2 3 4 5 6
Totals
SUMMARY
The proposed measure strikes out the first sentence of section 113B of chapter 175 of the General Laws (Ter- centenary Edition) as most recently amended by section 4 of chapter 459 of the acts of 1935, and inserts in place thereof a sentence which pro- vides that the Commissioner of In- surance shall annually, on or before September fifteenth, after due hear- ing and investigation, fix and estab- lish fair and reasonable classifica- tions of risks and adequate, just reas- onable and non-discriminatory premium charges to be used and charged by in- surance companies in connection with the issue or execution of motor ve- hicle liability policies or bonds, as defined in section 34A of chapter 90 of the General Laws, for the ensuing calendar year or any part thereof, but said classifications and premium char- ges shall be uniform throughout the Commonwealth and shall not be fixed or established according to districts or zones.
Question No.6
A. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed horse races be permitted in this county?
Yes
324 492
336
251
466
511
2380
No
452 453
302
279
413
690
2589
Blanks
233 304
190
182
276
328
1513
B. Shall the pari-mutuel system of betting on licensed dog races be permitted in this county?
Yes
278 415
279
190
383
406
1951
No
463 458
314
289
424 706
2654
Blanks
268 376
235
233
348 · 417
1877
115
Elections ( cont. )
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals 1 2 6
Question No.7
A. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages (whisky, rum, gin, malt beverages, wines and all other alcoholic beverages) ?
Yes
552
762
496
405
718
879
3812
No
337
324
210
197
290
482
1840
Blanks
120
163
122
110
147
168
830
B. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of wines and malt beverages (wines and beer, ale and all other malt beverages ??
Yes
543
705
469
377
687
841
3622
No
299
305
198
184
262
449
1697
Blanks
167
239
161
151
206
239
1163
c. Shall licenses be granted in this city (or town) for the sale therein of all alcoholic beverages in packages, so called, not to be drunk on the premises?
Yes
568
759
487
400
718
899
3831
No
295
287
184
170
261
406
1603
Blanks
146
203
157
142
176
224
1048
Question No.8
(a) If a voter desires that this city (or town) shall declare by popular referendum that a shortage of rental housing accommodations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this city (or town) after December thirty-first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hundred and fifty-one, in accord- ande with the provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, he will vote "YES" on said question. (b) If he desires that federal rent control shall cease to be in effect in this city (or town) at the close of
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals 1
2 3 4
5 6
December thirty-first, nine- teen hundred and fifty; he will
3
4
5
116
Elections ( cont )
vote "NO" on said question. If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to said question is in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed to have declared by popular ref- erendum, pursuant to the Hous- ing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental accommo- dations exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in such city or town after December thirty- first, nineteen hundred and fifty, and until the close of June thirtieth, nineteen hun- dred and fifty-one, in accord- ance with the provisions of said act. If a majority of the votes cast in any such city or town in answer to said question is not in the affirmative, such city or town shall be deemed not to have declared by popu- lar referendum, pursuant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental ac- commodations exists which re- quires the continuance of fed- eral rent control in such city or town after December thirty- first, nineteen hundred and fifty.
Shall a declaration be made by popular referendum, pur- suant to the Housing and Rent Act of 1950, that a shortage of rental housing accommoda- tions exists which requires the continuance of federal rent control in this city (or town) after December thirty, first, nineteen hun- dred and fifty and until the
Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Totals 1 2 3 4
5 6
June thirtieth, nineteen, hun- dred and fifty-one, in accord- ande with the provisions of said Act?
Įes No
370 304
503 331
351 203
273 187
445 269
581
2523
436
1730
Blanks
335
415
274
252
441
512
2229
Total Vote
1009 1249
828
712 1155 1529
6482
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List of Jurors -- 1951-1952
Published in Accordance with Chapter 234 of the General Laws, as amended
Allard, Albert D.
3 Coffin's Court
Chauffeur
Atkinson, Charles G.
15 Bromfield Street
Machinist
Aubin, William James
243 Water Street
Machinist Machinist
Auger, Jerome L.
45 Milk Street
Babbin, Louis
199 Merrimac Street
Shoeworker
Bailey, Elmer E.
19 Marlboro Street
Carpenter
Bamforth, Ernest P.
51 Kent Street
Wood Heel Turner
Batchelder, Milton K.
29 Marlboro Street
Bean, Herbert E.
8 Guild Street
Blake, Florence
247 Merrimac Street
Boutin, Ernest J.
48 Boardman Street
Boyle, William A.
7 Fruit Street
Chase-Shawmut
Bresnahan, Thomas L.
49 Kent Street
Brogan, James E.
32 Winter Street
Brown, J. Harold, Jr.
28 Plummer Avenue
Bryant, Clarence S.
10 Lunt Street
Butler, Edward A.
19 Woodland Street
Cahoon, Henry S.
42 Marlboro Street
Carter, William H.
10 Columbus Avenue
Cashman, William J.
13 Strong Street
Coen, Walter P.
5 Payson Street
Coleman, Thomas E.
12 Harris Street
Collis, Sidney T. Jr.
27 No. Atkinson Street
Civil Engineer Electrician
Coombs, Harold A.
345 High Street
Corliss, Norman L.
41 Marlboro Street
Silverworker
Cox, Lydia E.
189 High Street
Croteau, James
5 Prospect Street
Crowley, Charles M.
5 South Pond Street
Crowley, John A.
5 Butler Street
Silverworker
Curley, Edward F.
51 Hill Street
Painter
Daley, James
11 Charter Street
Shoeworker Salesman
Donahue, Denis
11 Congress Street
Caretaker
Donahue, Katherine T.
18 Buck Street
Dow, Carroll E.
8 Fruit Street
Doyle, John E.
402Oakland Street
Doyle, John R.
144 State Street
Doyle, Norman J.
4 Otis Place
Drew, Charles H.
41 Bromfield Street New Street
Eaton, Haydn
13 Horton Street
Edelstein, Abram E.
2 Garden Street
Farrell, William F.
15 Columbus Avenue
Fearing, Agnes C.
2 Highland Avenue
Fearing, Leland
19 Walnut Street
Fenders, William
7 Dawes Street
Foreman Supt
Follansbee, Everett M.
230 High Street
Retired
Fowler, Albert E.
14 Essex Street
Fuller, Bradley
17 Atwood Street
Gallagher, John J.
11 Woodland Street
Exploitation Foreman Salesman
Foley, John
57 Kent Street
Matron Chauffeur Machinist Manager Salesman Painter Insurance Pharmacist Merchant Foreman Silverworker Auto Mechanic
Duggan, Arthur J.
At Home Salesman Painter
Dixon, Alden F.
16 Spofford Street
Sales Engineer Clerk At Home Hytron
Shoe Operator Manager Salesman Machine Work Collector
Taxi Operator Bank Clerk Salesman Salesman Fireman
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List of Jurors ( cont. )
8 Foster Court
32 Titcomb Street
66 Ferry Road
44 Olive Street
20 Allen Street
Greaney, Hubert R.
22 Allen Street 7 Guild Street
Haines, Roland W. Hallisey, Daniel E.
196 Merrimac Street
Hamilton, Charles E.
78 High Street
Harris, Walter F.
3 Madison Street
Hayden, Robert L.
13 Parsons Street
Healey, Daniel T.
1 Hillside Avenue
Healey, Jeremiah
319 High Street
Hill, Lester Q.
39 Bromfield Street
Holmes, John J. 3rd
34 Winter Street
Hosford, George L.
2 Fruit Street
Hoyt, Alvah W.
19 Marlboro Street
Johnson, Ralph F.
36 High Street
Keefe, Jennie M.
9 Dexter Street
Kelleher, John M.
4 Storey Avenue
Kelleher, Timothy
65 Bromfield Street
Kelleher, William T.
160 High Street
Kenney, John F.
9 Dalton Street
Meat Cutter
Knight, Carl A.
29 Marlboro Street
Carpenter Machinist
LaPlante, Donald A.
8 Forrester Street
Elec. Eng Clerk
Leary, Mary
16 Carter Street
At Home
Leaver, Joseph
4 Garden Street
Stock Clerk Chauffeur
Lesage, Charles F.
39 Washington Street
Silverworker
Lucy, Fred C.
4 Alter Court 402Oakland Street
Lynch, John J.
47 Kent Street
Lyons, James J.
14 Inn Street
Maguire, Charles W.
62 Bromfield Street
Chauffeur
Mahoney, William J.
24 Marlboro Street
Navy Yard
Marshall, Reid A.
4 Harrison Street
Shoeworker
McGlew, Daniel L.
31 Dove Street
McGregor, John W.
40 No. Atkinson Street
McIsaac, John D.
43 Hill Street
Mclaughlin, Arthur M.
5 Charles Street
Stock Clerk Salesman
Mclaughlin, William H.
4 Bromfield Court
Miller, Raymond C.
Minahan, William A.
23 Charter Street
Morrill, Frank C.
70 High Street
Morse, Florence M.
35 Purchase Street
Murphy, Bernard
2 Cherry Street
Nealand, Edward H.
14 Beacon Avenue
Foreman
Nice, Kathleen G.
13 Greenleaf Street
At Home
Noyes, Edward R.
20 Allen Street
Navy Yard
Noyes, Leslie H.
9 Otis Place
Chauffeur
O'Brien, Daniel
4 Walnut Street
Navy Yard
Gould, Harold C. Gallagher, Timothy H. Gerrish, Curtis L. Giles, Mary G. Graf, Lillian M.
Shoeworker Shoe Operator Clerk At Home At Home Machinist Shoemaker
Truck Driver Tel.& Tel. Co N. E. Tel. & Tel Draftsman Silverworker At Home Ex-Mayor Shoeworker Clerk
Lane, Gardner D.
13 Allen Street
Leary, John J.
42 Carter Street
Littlefield, Raymond L.
Lineman Janitor Shoeworker Salesman
Maccarone, Marion J.
21 Harrison Street
Navy Yard Florist Shoeworker
4 Jackson Street Salesman Shoeworker Accountant At Home Laborer
Shoemaker Carpenter Fisherman Gas Station Shoe Operator Silverworker
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List of Jurors ( cont. )
56 Olive Street
38 Winter Street
20 Barton Street
Oliver, Leon E.
Pelletier, William
Perkins, Albert G.
Pettingell, Eleazer
Pratt, Charles W. Pratt, George E.
42 Fair Street
Purington, Harold A.
Quimby, George N.
62 Milk Street
Quimn, Martin J.
1 Temple Street
85 Lime Street
Reeves, Joseph H.
13 Howard Street
Regan, John F.
22 Vernon Street
Scranton, Arthur
27 Arlington Street
18 Congress Street
Skofield, Ira H.
57 Marlboro Street
Smith, Arthur J.
157 High Street
Somers, Stephen C.
16 Jackson Street
Spalding, Leonard
3 Payson Street
Spalding, Lewis R.
37 Bromfield Street
Stanton, Thomas L.
6 Kent Street
Stanwood, Theodore P. Jr.
1 Ocean Avenue
Stevens, Harold F.
75 Purchase Street
Strayton, Allison
14 Hancock Street
Thibault, Joseph E.
22 Bromfield Street
Titus, Preston J.
2 Alter Court
Todd, Glendon F.
14 Purchase Street
Toland, Thomas
6 Vernon Street
Torrey, Malcolm M.
28 Tyng Street
Waddell, Roland M.
35 Milk Street
Walsh, Edward
39 Milk Street
Welch, Earl. C.
20 Magnolia Street
Wentworth, Marion G.
35 Bromfield Street
White, John
48 Carter Street
Wills, O. Arthur
12 Barton Street
Wing, Donald E.
12 Forrester Street
Wood, Alice N.
92 Bromfield Street
Zabriskie, Albert C.
23 Tyng Street
Zabriskie, Helena N.
23 Tyng Street
Zabrisk, James G.
11 Tremont Street
At Home Store Clerk At Home Merchant
Board of Registrars of Voters
Chairman, Leon E. Oliver John O'Donnell
Mrs. Jennie Keefe
Vera M. Kelly, Clerk, ex-officio
Salesman Clerk Foreman Watchmaker Salesman Bookkeeper Tinsmith Fireman Roofer
O'Connell, Michael J. O'Donnell, John
O'Keefe, Dennis F.
17 Harrison Street
6 Tilton Street
14 Marlboro Street
2 Dalton Street
37 Bromfield Street
14 Fruit Street
Silverworker
Reardon, Joseph L. Jr.
Hav . Elec. Co Shoeworker Manager Bottler
Real Estate Clerk Clerk Supt Foreman Clerk Steamfitter Jeweler Hytron Caretaker Salesman Painter Retired Teacher
Mechanic Shoeworker Chef
Silverworker Mechanic Ship Fitter At Home
Shoe Cutter Silverworker Silverworker
Sheehan, William P.
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Ordinances
City of Newburyport In City Council
May 1, 1950
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "TRAFFIC ORDINANCE"
Be it ordained by the City Council of the city of Newburyport as follows:
Article V, section 2, is hereby amended by adding the following:
Plum Island Boulevard from the Newbury line to the Point, northeasterly side.
In City Council, May 1, 1950
First reading. Adopted by roll call, 10 "yes", 1 absent. Ordered pub- lished.
In City Council, June 5,1950
Final reading. Adopted by roll call, 9 "yes", 1 "no", 1 absent. Order- ed published.
Approved: A.J. Gillis, Mayor
Approved: Dept. of Public Works, July 5,1950
Attest: VERA M. KELLY, City Clerk.
City of Newburyport In City Council May 1, 1950
AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PLUMBING IN THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT"
Be it ordained by the City Council as follows:
Registration
SECTION 1. After acceptance of the following plumbing regulations all persons who desire to engage in, carry on or work at the business of plumbing within this jurisdiction shall be registered by the State Exami- ners of Plumbers, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 142 Gener- al Laws.
SECTION 2. Upon application of a registered master or journeyman plumber on form furnished by the Board of Health, said Board shall grant a written permit to do certain plumbing described therein, when in con- formity with the law. Drawings of proposed work shall be filed if re- quired. Permits for the construction, installation, and alteration of all pipes, tanks, faucets, valves, and other fixtures by and through which waste water or sewerage is used and carried shall be issued to registered or licensed plumbers only. Permits for all such plumbing, except repair of leaks must be in the hands of the plumber before the work is begun.
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Ordinances (cont. )
Waste water shall mean any water which has left any faucet or any other plumbing fixture and enters an open plumbing fixture which is directly or indirectly connected with a sewerage system. Permits may be recalled by the Board of Health if conditions are violated.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SECTION 3. The plumbing of each building shall have an independent connection to public sewer or private drain outside of building, unless in the opinion of the authorities, a separate connection is not feasible. If a sewer is not available, the sewage shall be discharged into a cesspool or septic tank and cesspool or a subsurface distribution system, the plans of which must be approved by the Board of Health before the connection is made.
DRAINAGE SYSTEM
SECTION 4. The drain from a point 5 feet outwardly from inside of wall, and not less than 4 inches in diameter, shall continue with at least ¿ inch rise per foot to and through roof to a height of at least 2 feet in any case, and 1 foot above any window or opening within 15 feet. No run- ning traps shall be installed on drain at the entrance to building except on the special recommendation of the Board of Health. Connections and changes in direction shall be made with a long angle and long sweep bends and Y branches. Soil and wast pipes shall not have less than the follow- ing diameters :-
iches
Minimum branch waste ..
13
Branch waste for urinals.
15
Branch waste for sinks
12 Branch waste for wash trays. . . Main waste.
12
2
3 Main waste for sinks, five floors or more.
Soil pipe
4
MATERIAL OF DRAINAGE SYSTEM
SECTION 5. Drain, soil, waste and vent pipes and connections, which collectively make up the drainage system within the building, shall be constructed of the following material: Type K or L copper pipe with sweat fittings, extra heavy cast iron pipe, cast iron screw pipe, lead pipe, or of not less than iron size brass or copper pipe. Cast-iron pipe and fitt- ings shall be of grade known to the trade as extra heavy, and may be plain or coated with tar or asphaltum. If pipe is coated, it must bear the man- ufacturer's stamp of test before coating; if plain, it must be painted on the inside with red and white lead before putting in place, to prevent rust scale. All joints in cast-iron pipe shall be made with oakum and molten lead, run full, and caulked gas and water tight.
Sizes and Weights, Extra Heavy Cast-Iron Pipe
Pounds per foot
2 inches
3
1-2
4 inches
13
5 inches
17
6 inches
20
00 inches 33 1-3
10 inches
1-2 3 inches 5
45
122
Ordinances ( cont.)
Where used for vents, ordinary galvanized fittings and pipes may be used.
Brass pipe for soil, waste and vent pipe shall be annealed, seamless drawn brass tubing, of not less than No. 13 Stubbs Gauge. Brass fittings or brass waste pipe shall be reset. Brass pipe and fittings shall be con- nected together by sharp tapered threads, with red lead, graphite, an ap- proved pipe joint compound or other suitable material. No slip joints, unions or flanges shall be used on threaded wastes or vents, except that slip joints may be used on house side of trap to connect fixtures.
Lead pipe shall be of the following diameters and weights
Diameter (Inches)
Weight ( Pounds per Foot ) 3 4
Maximum Length allowed (Feet) 5 5
Diameter (Inches)
Weight ( Pounds per Foot ) allowed (Feet) 3
2
Lead bends and traps shall correspond to the above weights. Brass sleeves for connecting lead and cast-iron pipes shall be extra heavy, at least 1-8 of an inch thick and made of cast red metal. Brass solder nipples for connecting lead and threaded pipes shall be either cast red metal or seamless drawn tubing, size and weight corresponding with pipe to be connected. In connecting lead pipe together, or to brass caulk- ing or soldering nipples, full sized wiped joints shall be used. Clean- outs, plugs, stoppers or any other fittings used in drainage system shall correspond in weight and material with above description.
FASTENING PIPES
SECTION 6. Drain, soil, waste and vent pipes shall be supported every 8 feet on horizontal runs, at least once to each story on vertical lines; horizontal runs by supports under, or hung from overhead by iron hangers; vertical stacks by pipe rest at floor, or clamps, drive hooks or hangers to adjacent walls.
TRAPS
SECTION 7. The waste pipe of every independent fixture shall be furnished with a separate trap, which shall be placed as near as practi- cable to the fixture which it serves. A combination sink and tray may be connected to 'house drain through one trap when outlets are not over three feet six inches apart; but the outlet of each fixture shall enter the trap separately. Lead bends for water closets or slop sinks shall not be used to connect waste from other fixtures. Earthenware traps shall heavy brass floor plates soldered to the lead bends and bolted to the trap flange, and the joint made of grafting wax, red or white lead putty or other suitable material as approved by the inspector except in the case of water sealed flanges where an approved gasket may be used. Cast iron closet bends may be used. All traps shall be of open form, and traps depending upon con- cealed partitions to retain their seal will not be approved, except for earthenware fixtures, where the trap seal is plainly visible. Trap screws for cleaning purposes shall be placed in all metal traps, and where such traps are placed in connection with fixtures, they shall be so installed that the water seal will protect the trap screw from sewer air. Four by eight copper or brass traps may be used.
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