WSR 04-01-110

PERMANENT RULES

BUILDING CODE COUNCIL


[ Filed December 17, 2003, 10:20 a.m. , effective July 1, 2004 ]


     Date Adopted: November 21, 2003.

     Purpose: To amend chapters 51-56 and 51-57 WAC to adopt and amend the 2003 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

     Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074.

      Adopted under notice filed as WSR 03-18-080 on August 29, 2003.

     Changes Other than Editing from Proposed to Adopted Version: The last sentence of Section 501.0 was deleted. The proposed exception to Section 508.5 was not adopted. The proposed change to Section 608.5 was not adopted.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Comply with Federal Statute: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; Federal Rules or Standards: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Recently Enacted State Statutes: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted at Request of a Nongovernmental Entity: New 0, Amended 1, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted on the Agency's Own Initiative: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted in Order to Clarify, Streamline, or Reform Agency Procedures: New 0, Amended 14, Repealed 0.

     Number of Sections Adopted Using Negotiated Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0;      Pilot Rule Making: New 0, Amended 0, Repealed 0; or Other Alternative Rule Making: New 0, Amended 15, Repealed 0.

     Effective Date of Rule: July 1, 2004.

November 21, 2003

Tim Nogler

for Stan Price

Council Chair

OTS-6580.3

Chapter 51-56 WAC

STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE ((2000)) 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-003   Uniform Plumbing Code.   The ((2000)) 2003 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference with the following additions, deletions and exceptions: Provided that chapters ((11,)) 12 and 15 of this code are not adopted. Provided further, that those requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code relating to venting and combustion air of fuel fired appliances as found in chapter 5 and those portions of the code addressing building sewers are not adopted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-003, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-007   Exceptions.   The exceptions and amendments to the ((uniform)) model codes contained in the provisions of chapter 19.27 RCW shall apply in cases of conflict with any of the provisions of these rules.

     Codes referenced which are not adopted through RCW 19.27.031 or chapter 19.27A RCW shall not apply unless specifically adopted by the authority having jurisdiction.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-007, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-008   Implementation.   The Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by chapter 51-56 WAC shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on July 1, ((2002)) 2004, unless local government residential amendments have been approved by the state building code council.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-008, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-0100   Chapter 1 -- Administration.  


101.4.1.4 Conflict Between Codes. Delete paragraph.


102.4 Appeals. All persons shall have the right to appeal a decision of the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction. The jurisdiction shall have a board of appeals to hear and rule on Plumbing Code appeals. Members of the board shall be appointed by the jurisdiction. Decisions by the board shall be reported to the jurisdiction and administered by the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction.


103.1.3 Certification. State rules and regulations concerning certification shall apply.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0100, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-0200   Chapter 2 -- Definitions.  


205.0 Certified Backflow Assembly Tester - A person certified by the Washington state department of health under chapter 246-292 WAC to inspect (for correct installation and approval status) and test (for proper operation) approved backflow assemblies.


((208.0 Flammable Vapor or Fumes is the concentration of flammable constituents in air that exceeds 10 percent of its lower flammability limit (LFL).))


218.0 Plumbing System – Includes all potable water building supply and distribution pipes, all plumbing fixtures and traps, all drainage and vent pipe(s), and all building drains including their respective joints and connection, devices, receptors, and appurtenances within the property lines of the premises and shall include potable water piping, potable water treating or using equipment, medical gas and medical vacuum systems, and water heaters: Provided, That no certification shall be required for the installation of a plumbing system within the property lines and outside a building.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0200, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-0300   Chapter 3 -- General regulations.  


((301.1.1 Approvals. Unless otherwise provided for in this code, all materials, fixtures or devices used or entering into the construction of plumbing systems, or parts thereof, shall be submitted to the administrative authority for approval and shall conform to approved nationally recognized standards, and shall be free from defects. All pipe, fittings, traps, fixtures, material and devices used in a plumbing system shall be listed or labeled by a listing agency or shall be approved by the administrative authority.))


301.1.3 Standards. Standards listed or referred to in this chapter ((and Table 14-1)) or other chapters cover materials ((that)) which will conform to the requirements of this code, when used in accordance with the limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof and their listing. Where a standard covers materials of various grades, weights, quality, or configurations, there may be only a portion of the listed standard which is applicable. Design and materials for special conditions or materials not provided for herein are allowed to be used ((only)) by special permission of the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction after the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction has been satisfied as to their adequacy in accordance with Section 301.2.


311.4 Except as hereinafter provided in Sections 908.0, 909.0, 910.0, and Appendix L, Section L 6.0, no vent pipe shall be used as a soil or waste pipe, nor shall any soil or waste pipe be used as a vent.


313.6 No water, soil, or waste pipe shall be installed or permitted outside of a building or in an exterior wall unless, where necessary, adequate provision is made to protect such pipe from freezing. All hot and cold water pipes installed outside the conditioned space shall be insulated to a minimum R-3.


313.7 All pipe penetrating floor/ceiling assemblies and fire-resistance rated walls or partitions shall be protected in accordance with the requirements of the building code.


((316.1.6 Solvent Cement Plastic Pipe Joints. Plastic pipe and fittings designed to be joined by solvent cementing shall comply with this code and the manufacturer's installation instructions.


     ABS pipe and fittings shall be cleaned and then joined with listed solvent cement(s).

     CPVC and PVC pipe and fittings shall be cleaned and joined with listed primer(s) and solvent cement(s).))


314.5.1 In Seismic Design Categories C, D, E and F hubless cast iron piping in sizes 5 inches and larger suspended in exposed locations over public or high traffic areas, pipe over 4 feet in length shall be provided with support on both sides of the coupling.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0300, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-0400   Chapter 4 -- Plumbing fixtures and fixture fittings.  


402.0 Water-Conserving Fixtures and Fittings.


402.1 The purpose of this section shall be to implement water conservation performance standards in accordance with RCW 19.27.170.


402.2 Application. This section shall apply to all new construction and all remodeling involving replacement of plumbing fixtures and fittings in all residential, hotel, motel, school, industrial, commercial use, or other occupancies determined by the council to use significant quantities of water. Plumbing fixtures, fittings and appurtenances shall conform to the standards specified in this section and shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable water to flush and keep the fixtures in a clean and sanitary condition without danger of backflow or cross-connection.


402.3 Water Efficiency Standards.


402.3.1 Standards for Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures.


402.3.1.1 The following standards shall be adopted as plumbing materials, performance standards, and labeling standards for water closets and urinals. Water closets and urinals shall meet either the ANSI/ASME standards or the CSA standard.


ANSI/ASME A112.19.2M-1998 Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures
ANSI/ASME A112.19.6-1995 Hydraulic Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals
CSA B45 CSA Standards on Plumbing Fixtures

402.3.1.2 The maximum water use allowed in gallons per flush (gpf) or liters per flush (lpf) for any of the following water closets shall be the following:


Tank-type toilets 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf
Flushometer-valve toilets 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf
Flushometer-tank toilets 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf
Electromechanical hydraulic toilets 1.6 gpf/6.0 lpf

EXCEPTIONS: 1. Water closets located in day care centers, intended for use by young children may have a maximum water use of 3.5 gallons per flush or 13.25 liters per flush.
2. Water closets with bed pan washers may have a maximum water use of 3.5 gallons per flush or 13.25 liters per flush.
3. Blow out bowls, as defined in ANSI/ASME A112.19.2M, Section 5.1.2.3 may have a maximum water use of 3.5 gallons per flush or 13.25 liters per flush.

402.3.1.3 The maximum water use allowed for any urinal shall be 1.0 gallons per flush or 3.78 liters per flush.


402.3.1.4 No urinal or water closet that operates on a continuous flow or continuous flush basis shall be permitted.


402.3.1.5 This section does not apply to fixtures installed before the effective date of this Section, that are removed and relocated to another room or area of the same building after the effective date of this Section.


402.3.2 Standards for Plumbing Fixture Fittings.


402.3.2.1 The following standards are adopted as plumbing material, performance requirements, and labeling standards for plumbing fixture fittings. Faucets, aerators, and shower heads shall meet either the ANSI/ASME standard or the CSA standard.


ANSI/ASME A112.18.1M-1996 Plumbing Fixture Fittings
CSA B125 Plumbing Fittings

402.3.2.2 The maximum water use allowed for any shower head is 2.5 gallons per minute or 9.5 liters per minute.

EXCEPTION: Emergency use showers shall be exempt from the maximum water usage rates.

402.3.2.3 The maximum water use allowed in gallons per minute (gpm) or liters per minute (lpm) for any of the following faucets and replacement aerators is the following:


Lavatory faucets 2.5 gpm/9.5 lpm
Kitchen faucets 2.5 gpm/9.5 lpm
Replacement aerators 2.5 gpm/9.5 lpm
Public lavatory faucets other than metering 0.5 gpm/1.9 lpm

402.4 Metering Valves. Lavatory faucets located in restrooms intended for use by the general public shall be equipped with a metering valve designed to close by spring or water pressure when left unattended (self-closing).

EXCEPTIONS: 1. Where designed and installed for use by persons with a disability.
2. Where installed in day care centers, for use primarily by children under 6 years of age.

402.5 Implementation.


402.5.1 The standards for water efficiency and labeling contained within Section 402.3 shall be in effect as of July 1, 1993, as provided in RCW 19.27.170 and amended July 1, 1998.


402.5.2 No individual, public or private corporation, firm, political subdivision, government agency, or other legal entity, may, for purposes of use in the state of Washington, distribute, sell, offer for sale, import, install, or approve for installation any plumbing fixtures or fittings unless the fixtures or fittings meet the standards as provided for in this Section.


Sections 402.6 through 402.9 are not adopted.


412.2 Location of Floor Drains. Floor drains shall be installed in the following areas:


412.2.1 Toilet rooms containing two (2) or more water closets or a combination of one (1) water closet and one (1) urinal, except in a dwelling unit. The floor shall slope toward the floor drains.


412.2.2 Laundry rooms in commercial buildings and common laundry facilities in multifamily dwelling buildings.


413.0 Minimum Number of Required Fixtures. For minimum number of plumbing fixtures required, see Building Code chapter 29 and Table ((29-A)) 2902.1.


Sections 413.1 through 413.7 and Table 4-1 are not adopted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0400, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-0500   Chapter 5 -- Water heaters.  


501.0 General. The regulations of this chapter shall govern the construction, location, and installation of fuel burning and other water heaters heating potable water. The minimum capacity for water heaters shall be in accordance with the first hour rating listed in Table 5-1. See the Mechanical Code for combustion air and installation of all vents and their connectors. All design, construction, and workmanship shall be in conformity with accepted engineering practices, manufacturer's installation instructions, and applicable standards and shall be of such character as to secure the results sought to be obtained by this Code. No water heater shall be hereinafter installed which does not comply in all respects with the type and model of each size thereof approved by the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction. A list of accepted gas equipment standards is included in Table 14-1.

     ((Water heaters used for space heating only are prohibited.))


TABLE 5-11,3

Number of Bathrooms 1 to 1.5 2 to 2.5 3 to 3.5
Number of Bedrooms 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 3 4 5 6
First Hour Rating2, Gallons 42 54 54 54 67 67 80 67 80 80 80

Notes: 1The first hour rating is found on the "Energy Guide" label.
2Nonstorage and solar water heaters shall be sized to meet the appropriate first hour rating as shown in the table.
3For replacement water heaters, see Section 101.4.1.1.1.

((502.1)) 502.2 Chimney – Delete definition.


((502.2)) 502.3 Chimney ((Connector)), Factory-Built – Delete definition.


502.4 Chimney, Masonry – Delete definition.


502.5 ((Direct Vent Appliance)) Chimney, Metal – Delete definition.


502.7 ((Unusually Tight Construction)) Direct Vent Appliance – Delete definition.


502.8 ((Vent)) Flue Collar – Delete definition.


502.9 ((Vent Collar)) Gas Vent, Type B – Delete definition


502.10 Gas Vent, Type L – Delete definition.


502.11 Vent – Delete definition.


((502.10)) 502.12 Vent Connector – Delete definition.


((502.11)) 502.13 Venting System – Delete definition.


((502.12 Venting Systems-Types – Delete definition.))


504.1 Inspection of Chimneys or Vents. Delete paragraph.


((505.0 Gas-Fired Water Heater Approval Requirements.


505.1 Gas fired water heaters shall conform to approved recognized applicable standards or to other standards acceptable to the administrative authority. Each such water heater shall bear the label of an approved testing agency, certifying and attesting that such equipment has been tested and inspected and meets the requirements of applicable standards.


505.2 Except when reconditioned by the manufacturer or the manufacturer's approved agent in accordance with its original approval requirements and reinstalled at its original location, each reconditioned water heater shall be tested for safety and conformity to approved standards, and shall bear the label of an approved testing agency certifying and attesting that such equipment has been tested and inspected and meets the requirements of applicable standards. Such label shall also state clearly that the water heater has been reconditioned, and shall give the name and address of the reconditioner. Every person applying for a permit to install a used or reconditioned water heater shall clearly state on the application for permit that such equipment is used or reconditioned.


505.3 Gas storage-type water heaters shall be provided with, in addition to the primary temperature controls, an over-temperature safety protection device constructed, listed, and installed in accordance with nationally recognized applicable standards for such devices and a combination temperature and pressure relief valve.))


505.1 Prohibited Locations. Water heaters which depend on the combustion of fuel for heat shall not be installed in a room used or designed to be used for sleeping purposes, bathroom, clothes closets or in a closet or other confined space opening into a bath or bedroom.

EXCEPTIONS: 1. Direct vent water heaters.
2. Water heaters installed in a closet that has a weather-stripped solid door with an approved door closing device, and designed exclusively for the water heater and where all air for combustion and ventilation is supplied from the outdoors.
3. Water heaters of the automatic storage type installed as a replacement in a bathroom, when specifically approved, properly vented and supplied with adequate combustion air.

     Where not prohibited by other regulations, water heaters may be located under a stairway or landing.


506.2 All storage-type water heaters deriving heat from fuels or types of energy other than gas, shall be provided with, in addition to the primary temperature controls, an over-temperature safety protection device constructed, listed, and installed in accordance with nationally recognized applicable standards for such devices and a combination temperature and pressure relief valve.


507.0 Combustion Air. For issues relating to combustion air, see the Mechanical Code.


Sections 507.1 through ((507.5)) 507.10 are not adopted.


((509.0 Prohibited Locations. Water heaters which depend on the combustion of fuel for heat shall not be installed in a room used or designed to be used for sleeping purposes, bathroom, clothes closets or in a closet or other confined space opening into a bath or bedroom.

EXCEPTIONS: 1. Direct vent water heaters.
2. Water heaters installed in a closet that has a weather-stripped solid door with an approved door closing device, and designed exclusively for the water heater and where all air for combustion and ventilation is supplied from the outdoors.
3. Water heaters of the automatic storage type installed as a replacement in a bathroom, when specifically approved, properly vented and supplied with adequate combustion air.

Where not prohibited by other regulations, water heaters may be located under a stairway or landing.


EXCEPTION:))

Sections 508.6 through 508.9 are not adopted.


508.12 Delete entire section.


508.18 Venting of Flue Gases - Delete entire section.


Sections 508.20 through 508.24.5 are not adopted.


509.0 Access and Working Space.


509.1 Every water heater installation shall be accessible for inspection, repair, or replacement. The appliance space shall be provided with an opening or doorway of sufficient size to remove the water heater. In no case shall such opening or doorway be less than 24 inches in width. Such access shall be continuous and shall be one or any combination of the following means:

     (1) By an opening or door, and passageway not less than 2 feet in width and large enough to permit removal of the water heater, but not less than 30 inches in height. Stairways and ramps leading to or part of such passageways shall comply with the building code.

     (2) Every attic, roof, mezzanine, or platform more than 8 feet above the ground or floor level shall be made accessible by a stairway or ladder permanently fastened to the building. Such a ladder or stairway shall not be more than 18 feet in length between landings and not less than 14 inches in width. Such a ladder shall have rungs spaced not more than 14 inches center to center and not less than 6 inches from the face of the wall. Each stile is to extend 30 inches above the surface to be reached, or as high as possible, if height is limited. Permanent ladders for water heater access need not be provided at parapets or walls less than 30 inches in height.

EXCEPTION: A portable ladder may be used for access for water heaters in attics on the single story portion of a Group R or U Occupancy.
     (3) By a trap door or opening and passageway not less than 30 inches by 30 inches, but in no case smaller than the water heater. The passageway shall be continuous from the trap door or opening to the water heater. The trap door or opening shall be located not more than 20 feet from the water heater.

     (4) Every passageway to an attic water heater shall have an unobstructed solid continuous flooring not less than 24 inches wide from the trap door or opening to the water heater. If the trap door or opening is more than 8 feet above the floor, a stairway or ladder permanently fastened to the building shall be provided. Such stairway or ladder shall lead directly to the edge of the trap door or opening and shall comply with the provisions of this section.

EXCEPTION: A portable ladder may be used for access for water heaters in attics on the single-story portion of a Group R or U Occupancy.
     (5) By an unobstructed catwalk not less than 24 inches wide. Access to the catwalk shall be by ladder or stairs complying with the provisions of this section.


509.2 Attic and underfloor water heater locations shall be provided with an electric outlet and lighting fixture at or near the water heater. The lighting fixture shall be controlled by a switch located adjacent to the opening or trap door.


509.3 An unobstructed solidly floored working surface not less than 30 inches in depth and width shall be provided immediately in front of the firebox access opening. A door opening into such space shall not be considered an obstruction.


Sections 509.3.1 through 509.3.4 are not adopted.


Sections 510.1 through 511.2.25 are not adopted.


512.0 ((Venting of Water Heaters.)) Direct Vent Equipment. Delete entire section.


((513.0 Limitations. Delete entire section.


514.0 Vent Connectors. Delete entire section.


515.0 Location and Support of Venting System. Delete entire section.


516.0 Length Pitch and Clearance. Delete entire section.


517.0 Vent Termination. Delete entire section.


518.0 Area of Venting System. Delete entire section.


519.0 Multiple Appliance Venting. Delete entire section.


520.0 Existing Venting System. Delete entire section.


521.0 Draft Hoods. Delete entire section.


522.0 Gas Venting into Existing Masonry Chimneys. Delete entire section.


523.0 Chimney Connectors. Delete entire section.


524.0 Mechanical Draft Systems. Delete entire section.


525.0 Venting Through Ventilating Hoods and Exhaust Systems. Delete entire section.))


Chapter 5, Part II is not adopted.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0500, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-0600   Chapter 6 -- Water supply and distribution.  


603.0 Cross-Connection Control. Cross-connection control shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Devices or assemblies for protection of the public water system must be models approved by the department of health under WAC 246-290-490. The ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction shall coordinate with the local water purveyor where applicable in all matters concerning cross-connection control within the property lines of the premises.

     No person shall install any water operated equipment or mechanism, or use any water treating chemical or substance, if it is found that such equipment, mechanism, chemical or substance may cause pollution or contamination of the domestic water supply. Such equipment or mechanism may be permitted only when equipped with an approved backflow prevention device or assembly.


603.3.3 For devices and assemblies other than those regulated by the Washington department of health in conjunction with the local water purveyor for the protection of public water systems, the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction shall ensure that the premise owner or responsible person shall have the backflow prevention assembly tested by a Washington state department of health certified backflow assembly tester:

     (1) At the time of installation, repair or relocation; and

     (2) At least on an annual schedule thereafter, unless more frequent testing is required by the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction.


603.4.6.1 Potable water supplies to systems having no pumps or connections for pumping equipment, and no chemical injection or provisions for chemical injection, shall be protected from backflow by one of the following devices:

     (1) Atmospheric vacuum breaker.

     (2) Pressure vacuum breaker.

     (3) Reduced pressure backflow preventer.

     (4) A double check valve may be allowed when approved by the water purveyor and the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction.

     (5) A spill proof pressure vacuum breaker may be allowed when approved by the water purveyor and the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction.


603.4.11 Potable Water Make Up Connections to Steam or Hot Water Boilers shall be protected by an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.


603.4.13 Potable Water Supply to Carbonators shall be protected by a listed reduced pressure principle backflow preventer as approved by the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction for the specific use.


603.4.18.1 Except as provided under Sections 603.4.18.2 and 603.4.18.3, potable water supplies to fire protection systems that are normally under pressure, including but not limited to standpipes and automatic sprinkler systems, except in one or two family residential flow-through or combination sprinkler systems piped in materials approved for potable water distribution systems, shall be protected from back-pressure and back-siphonage by one of the following testable devices:

     1. Double check valve assembly.

     2. Double check detector assembly.

     3. Reduced pressure backflow preventer.

     4. Reduced pressure detector assembly.


Potable water supplies to fire protection systems that are not normally under pressure shall be protected from backflow and shall meet the requirements of the appropriate standard(s) referenced in Table 14-1.


604.1 Water distribution pipe, building supply water pipe and fittings shall be of brass, copper, cast iron, CPVC, galvanized malleable iron, galvanized wrought iron, galvanized steel, PEX or other approved materials. Except as provided in Section ((604.13)) 604.14, asbestos-cement, ((CPVC,)) PE, PVC, ((or)) PEX-AL-PEX or PE-AL-PE water pipe ((materials)) manufactured to recognized standards may be used for cold water building supply distribution systems outside a building. ((CPVC,)) PEX-AL-PEX water pipe, tubing, and fittings, manufactured to recognized standards may be used for hot and cold water distribution systems within a building. Other products not listed in this section are acceptable for their intended use, provided that such materials or distribution systems are listed and approved in accordance with nationally recognized standards. All materials used in the water supply system, except valves and similar devices shall be of like material, except where otherwise approved by the ((administrative)) authority having jurisdiction.


((604.13)) 604.14 Plastic water service piping may terminate within a building, provided the connection to the potable water distribution system shall be made as near as is practical to the point of entry and shall be accessible. Barbed insert fittings with hose clamps are prohibited as a transition fitting within the building.


608.5 Relief valves located inside a building shall be provided with a drain, not smaller than the relief valve outlet, of galvanized steel, hard drawn copper piping and fittings, CPVC, or listed relief valve drain tube with fittings which will not reduce the internal bore of the pipe or tubing (straight lengths as opposed to coils) and shall extend from the valve to the outside of the building with the end of the pipe not more than two (2) feet (610 mm) nor less than six (6) inches (152 mm) above the ground or the flood level of the area receiving the discharge and pointing downward. Such drains may terminate at other approved locations. No part of such drain pipe shall be trapped or subject to freezing. The terminal end of the drain pipe shall not be threaded.

EXCEPTION: Replacement water heating equipment shall only be required to provide a drain pointing downward from the relief valve to extend between two feet (610 mm) and six inches (152 mm) from the floor. No additional floor drain need be provided.

609.10.2 Mechanical Devices. When listed mechanical devices are used, the manufacturer's specifications as to location and method of installation shall be followed.


610.4 Systems within the range of Table 6-5 may be sized from that table or by the method set forth in Section 610.5.

     Listed parallel water distribution systems shall be installed in accordance with their listing.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-0600, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


NEW SECTION
WAC 51-56-1100   Chapter 11 -- Storm drainage.  


1101.3 Material Uses. Rainwater piping placed within the interior of a building or run within a vent or shaft shall be of cast iron, galvanized steel, wrought iron, brass, copper, lead, Schedule 40 ABS DWV, Schedule 40 PVC DWV, or other approved materials, and changes in direction shall conform to the requirements of Section 706.0.


1101.12.0 Cleanouts.


1101.12.1 Cleanouts for building storm drains shall comply with the requirements of this section. Rain leaders and conductors connected to a building storm sewer shall have a cleanout installed at the base of the outside leader or outside conductor before it connects to the horizontal drain. Cleanouts shall be placed inside the building near the connection between the building drain and the building sewer or installed outside the building at the lower end of the building drain and extended to grade.


1101.12.2 Each cleanout shall be installed so that it opens to allow cleaning in the direction of flow of the soil or waste or at right angles thereto, and except in the case of wye branch and end-of-line cleanouts, shall be installed vertically above the flow line of the pipe.


1101.12.3 Cleanouts installed under concrete or asphalt paving shall be made accessible by yard boxes, or extending flush with paving with approved materials and be adequately protected.


1101.12.4 Approved manholes may be installed in lieu of cleanouts when first approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The maximum distance between manholes shall not exceed three hundred (300) feet (91.4 m).

     The inlet and outlet connections shall be made by the use of a flexible compression joint no closer than twelve (12) inches (305 mm) to, and not farther than three (3) feet (914 mm) from the manhole. No flexible compression joints shall be embedded in the manhole base.


1108.0 Controlled-Flow Roof Drainage. This section is not adopted.

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AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-1300   Chapter 13 -- Health care facilities and medical gas and vacuum systems.  


((1302 Medical Gas and Vacuum Piping Systems.

The installation of medical gas and vacuum piping systems shall be in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and/or the appropriate standards adopted by the administrative authority, for additional standards see Table 14-1. The administrative authority shall require evidence of the competency of the installers.))


Part II Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems


1309.0 Scope.


1309.1 The provisions herein shall apply to the design, installation, testing, and verification of medical gas, medical vacuum systems, and related permanent equipment ((for safe use)) in ((patient care)) hospitals, clinics, and other heath care facilities.


1309.2 The purpose of this chapter is to provide minimum requirements for the design, installation, testing and verification of medical gas, medical vacuum systems, and related permanent equipment, from the central supply system to the station outlets or inlets.


((1310.0 Definitions.


1310.1 Building Supply – The pipe from the source of supply to a building or structure.


1310.2 Critical Care Area – An area in a medical facility where special care is provided, including intensive care units, coronary care units, recovery rooms, and respiratory care units.


1310.3 Installer Performance Testing – Testing conducted by the installer or representative prior to system verification using oil-free, dry nitrogen as stated in Chapter 14.


1310.4 Manifold – A device for connecting outlets of one or more gas cylinders to the central piping system for that specific gas.


1310.5 Medical Air – Compressed air used in a medical facility.


1310.6 Medical Gas – Gases used in a medical facility, including oxygen, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, helium, medical air, and mixtures of these gases. Standards of purity apply.


1310.7 Medical Gas System – A system consisting of a central supply system (manifold, bulk, or compressors), including control equipment and piping extending to station outlets in the facility where medical gases may be required.


1310.8 Medical Vacuum System – A system consisting of central vacuum-producing equipment with vacuum switches and operating controls, shutoff valves, alarm warning systems, gauges, and a network of piping extending to and terminating with station inlets at locations where patient suction may be required. Includes surgical vacuum systems, waste anesthesia gas disposal (as scavenging systems), and bedside suction systems.


1310.9 Purge, Flow – The removal of oxygen from a system by oil-free dry nitrogen during brazing.


1310.10 Purge, System – The removal of nitrogen from a system with the medical gas required for that system.


1310.11 SCFM – Standard cubic feet per minute, the unit measure for a volume of gas at standard conditions (68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and 1 atmosphere of pressure).


1310.12 Special Hazard Area – An area, such as a kitchen or electrical switch gear room.


1310.13 Station Inlet – An inlet in a vacuum piping system at which the user makes connections and disconnections.


1310.14 Station Outlet – An outlet point in a medical gas piping system at which the user makes connections and disconnections.


1310.15 System Verification – Testing conducted by a qualified party other than the installer or material vendor after the installer performance testing and prior to the medical gas system being put into service.


1310.16 Use Point – A room or area within a room, where medical gases are dispensed to a patient for medical purposes.


1310.17 User Outlet – See station outlet.


1310.18 Valve, Isolation – A valve which isolates one piece of equipment from another.


1310.19 Valve, Riser – A valve at the base of a vertical riser, which isolates that riser.


1310.20 Valve, Service – A valve serving horizontal piping extending from a riser to a station outlet or inlet.


1310.21 Valve, Source – A single valve at the source which controls a number of units that make up the total source.


1310.22 Valve, Zone – A valve which controls the gas or vacuum to a particular area.


1311.3 The administrative authority shall require evidence of the competency of the installers.


1311.4 Delete paragraph.


1313.0 System Installation and Installer Performance Testing.


1313.1 Medical gas and medical vacuum systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the installation requirements of this code, specifically Chapter 14 of this code.


1313.2 A report of completion of the installer performance testing which includes the specific items in Chapter 14 shall be furnished to the administrative authority prior to system verification.


1314.0 System Verification.


1314.1 Prior to any medical gas system being placed in service, each and every system shall be verified as described in Chapter 14. This verification shall be accomplished by an independent third party verification agency which is approved by the administrative authority.


1314.2 A report which includes at least the specific items in Chapter 14 shall be furnished to the administrative authority prior to final acceptance of the system.


Sections 1315 through 1331 are not adopted.)) 1313.3 Minimum Station Outlets/Inlets. Station outlets and inlets for medical gas and medical vacuum systems shall be provided as listed in WAC 246-320-525.


1331.0 System Verification.


1331.1 Prior to any medical gas system being placed in service, each and every system shall be verified as described in section 1331.2.


1331.1.1 Verification tests shall be performed only after all tests required in section 1329.0, Installer Performed Tests, have been completed.

     Testing shall be conducted by a party technically competent and experienced in the field of medical gas and vacuum pipeline testing and meeting the requirements of ANSI/ASSE Standard 6030, Medical Gas Verifiers Professional Qualifications Standard.

     Testing shall be performed by a party other than the installing contractor or material vendor.

     When systems have been installed by in-house personnel, testing shall be permitted by personnel of that organization who meet the requirements of this section.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-1300, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-56-1400   Chapter 14 -- Referenced standards.  


TABLE 14-1
Standards for Materials, Equipment, Joints and Connections

Where more than one standard has been listed for the same material or method, the relevant portions of all such standards shall apply.

((Standard Number Standard Title Application Indicate if Not Approved in the UPC
AHAM DW-1-92 Household Electric Dishwashers Appliances
AHAM DW-2PR-86 Plumbing Requirements for Household Dishwashers Appliances
AHAM FWD-1-83 Food Waste Disposers Appliances
AHAM HLW-2 PR-86 Plumbing Requirements for Home Laundry Equipment Appliances
ANSI A13.1-81(R93) Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems Piping
ANSI A21.10-93 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 in. Through 48 in. (75 mm Through 1200 mm), for Water and Other Liquids (same as AWWA C110) Piping, Ferrous
ANSI A21.11-90 Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings (same as AWWA C111) Piping, Ferrous
ANSI A21.51-91 Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water (same as AWWA C151) Piping, Ferrous
ANSI A21.53-88 Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 in. Through 24 in. (76 mm Through 610 mm) and 54 in. Through 64 in. (1,400 mm Through 1,600 mm), for Water Service (same as AWWA C153) Piping, Ferrous
ANSI A40.3-93 Stainless steel Piping, Ferrous
ANSI A106.6-70 Vitrified Clay Pipe (now CSA A60.1M1976(C1992)) Piping, Nonmetallic
ANSI A106.6-77 Silver brazing joints for wrought and cast bronze solder joint fittings Joints
ANSI A112.14.1-75 (R90) Backwater Valves Valves
ANSI A112.19.5-79 Trim for Water-Closet Bowls, Tanks and Urinals Fixtures
ANSI A112.21.2M-83 Roof Drains DWV Components
ANSI A118.10-93 Load Bearing, Bonded, Waterproof Membranes for Thin-Set Ceramic Tile and Dimension Stone Installations Fixtures
ANSI B2.1-90 Pipe Threads (Except Dryseal) (replaced by ASME B1.20.1-98) Joints
ANSI B125.1-84 Steel pipe (galvanized) Piping, Ferrous
ANSI B125.2-72 Steel pipe (galvanized) Piping, Ferrous
ANSI Z21.10.1a-94 Gas Water Heaters - Volume I –Storage Water Heaters with Input Ratings of 75,000 BTU per Hour or Less (22 kW) Appliances
ANSI Z21.10.1b-92 Gas Water Heaters - Volume I –Storage Water Heaters with Input Ratings of 75,000 BTU per Hour or Less (22 kW) Appliances
ANSI Z21.10.3-90 Gas Water Heaters - Volume III – Storage, with Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu per Hour, Circulating and Instantaneous Water Heaters Appliances
ANSI Z21.10.3a-94 " Appliances
ANSI Z21.10.3b-92 " Appliances
ANSI Z21.12-90 Draft Hoods Appliances
ANSI Z21.13-91 Gas-Fired Low-Pressure Steam and Hot Water Boilers and Addenda Appliances
ANSI Z21.15-92 Manually Operated Gas Valves for Appliances, Appliance Connector Valves and Hose End Valves Valves
ANSI Z21.22a-90 Relief Valves and Automatic Gas Shutoff Devices for Hot Water Supply Systems Valves
ANSI Z21.24-93 Metal Connectors for Gas Appliances Appliances
ANSI Z21.41-89 Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel Joints
ANSI Z21.56-98 Gas Fired Pool Heaters Swimming Pools and Spas
ANSI Z21.69-1997•CSA 6.16-M97 Connectors for Moveable Gas Appliances Appliances
ANSI Z21.70-81 Earthquake Actuated Automatic Gas Shutoff Systems (withdrawn from ANSI June, 1992) Valves
ANSI Z21.80-1997•CSA 6.22-M97 Line Pressure Regulators Fuel Gas
ANSI Z21.81-1997•CSA 6.25-M97 Cylinder Connection Devices Fuel Gas
ANSI Z21.86•CSA 2.32-M98 Vented Gas-Fired Space Heating Appliances Appliances
ANSI Z34.1-93 Certification - Third Party Certification Programs for Products, Processes, and Services Certification
ANSI Z124.1-95 Plastic Bathtub Units Fixtures
ANSI Z124.2-95 Plastic Shower Receptors and Shower Stalls Fixtures
ANSI Z124.3-95 Plastic Lavatories Fixtures
ANSI Z124.4-96 Plastic Water Closet Bowls and Tanks Fixtures
ANSI Z124.5-97 Plastic Toilet (Water Closet) Seats Fixtures
ANSI Z124.6-97 Plastic Sinks Fixtures
ANSI Z124.7-97 Prefabricated Plastic Spa Shells Fixtures
ANSI Z124.8-90 Plastic Bathtub Liners Fixtures
ANSI Z124.9-94 Plastic Urinal Fixtures (Note 1) Fixtures
ANSI Z223.1-99 National Fuel Gas Code Fuel Gas
ARI 1010-84 Drinking-Fountains and Self-Contained, Mechanically-Refrigerated Drinking Water Coolers Appliances
ASHRAE 90.1-89 Energy Efficient Design of New Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings Miscellaneous
ASME A112.1.2-96 Air Gaps in Plumbing Systems Piping
ASME A112.3.1-93 Stainless Steel Drainage Systems for Sanitary Storm and Chemical Application, Above and Below Ground (Note 1) Piping, Ferrous X
ASME A112.4.1-93 Water Heater Relief Valve Drain Tubes Appliances
ASME A112.6.1M-97 Floor-Affixed Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures for Public Use Fixtures
ASME A112.18.1M-96 Plumbing Fixture Fittings Valves
ASME A112.18.6-99 Flexible Water Connectors Piping
ASME A112.18.3-96 Performance Requirements for Backflow Protection Devices and Systems in Plumbing Fixture Fittings (Note 8) Valves
ASME A112.19.1M-94 Enameled Cast Iron Plumbing Fixtures (Supplement 1-1998) Fixtures
ASME A112.19.2M-98 Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures
ASME A112.19.3M-87 Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures (Designed for Residential Use) Fixtures
ASME A112.19.4M-94 Porcelain Enameled Formed Steel Plumbing Fixtures (Supplement 1-1998) Fixtures
ASME A112.19.6-95 Hydraulic Performance Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals Fixtures
ASME A112.19.7M-95 Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances Fixtures
ASME A112.19.8M-87 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs, and Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances Swimming Pools and Spas
ASME A112.19.9M-91 Nonvitreous Ceramic Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures
ASME A112.21.1M-91 Floor Drains (Note 1) DWV Components
ASME A112.21.3M-85 Hydrants for Utility and Maintenance Use (Note 1) Valves
ASME A112.26.1M-84 Water Hammer Arresters Piping
ASME A112.36.2M-91 Cleanouts (Note 1) DWV Components
ASME B1.20.1-83 (R1992) Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch) Joints
ASME B1.20.3-76 (R82/91/98) Dryseal Pipe Threads, Inch Joints
ASME B16.1-89 Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Class 25, 125, 250, and 800 Piping, Ferrous
ASME B16.3-92 Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings Piping, Ferrous
ASME B16.4-92 Gray Iron Threaded Fittings (includes Revision Services) Piping, Ferrous
ASME B16.5-88 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Joints
ASME B16.12-91 Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Ferrous
ASME B16.15-85 (R1994) Cast Bronze Threaded Fittings, Classes 125 and 250 Piping, Copper Alloy
ASME B16.18-84 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Copper Alloy
ASME B16.21-92 Nonmetallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges Joints
ASME B16.22-95 Wrought Copper and Copper Alloy Solder-Joint Pressure Fittings Alloy Piping, Copper
ASME B16.23-92 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings - DWV Alloy Piping, Copper
ASME B16.24-91 Cast Copper Alloy Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings Alloy Piping, Copper
ASME B16.26-88 Cast copper alloy fittings for flared copper tubes Alloy Piping, Copper
ASME B16.29-86 Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder Joint Drainage Fittings-DWV Alloy (Note 1) Piping, Copper
ASME B16.32-92 Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Fittings for Solvent Drainage Systems Alloy Piping, Copper
ASME B16.33-90 Manually Operated Metallic Gas Valves for Use in Gas Piping Systems up to 125 psig. Valves
ASME B16.34-88 Valves – Flanged, Threaded and Welding End Valves
ASME B16.38-85 Large Metallic Valves for Gas Distribution (Manually Operated, NPS 2-1/2 to 12, 125 psig Maximum) Valves
ASME B16.39-86 Pipe Unions, Malleable Iron Threaded (Includes Revision (R1994) Services) Piping, Ferrous
ASME B16.47-90 Large Diameter Steel Flanges Piping, Ferrous
ASME B36.10M-85 Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe Piping, Ferrous
ASME Section IX Welding and Brazing Procedures, Welders, Brazers, and Welding and Brazing Operators Certification
ASSE 1001-90 Pipe Applied Atmospheric-Type Vacuum Breakers Backflow Protection
ASSE 1002-86 Water Closet Flush Tank Ballcocks Backflow Protection
ASSE 1003-95 Water Pressure Reducing Valves for Domestic Water Supply Systems Valves
ASSE 1004-90 Backflow Prevention Requirements for Commercial Dishwashing Machines Backflow Protection
ASSE 1006-89 Residential Use Dishwashers Appliances
ASSE 1007-92 Home Laundry Equipment Appliances
ASSE 1008-89 Household Food Waste Disposer Units Appliances
ASSE 1009-90 Commercial Food Waste Grinder Units Appliances
ASSE 1010-98 Performance Requirements for Water Hammer Arrestors Piping
ASSE 1011-95 Hose-Connection Vacuum Breakers Backflow Protection
ASSE 1013-93 Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventers Backflow Protection
ASSE 1014-90 Hand-Held Showers Fixtures
ASSE 1015-93 Double Check Backflow Prevention Assembly Backflow Protection
ASSE 1016-96 Individual, Thermostatic Pressure Balancing and Thermostatic Control Valves for Individual Fixtures Valves
ASSE 1017-86 Thermostatic Mixing Valves, Self Actuated for Primary Domestic Use Valves
ASSE 1018-86 Trap Seal Primer Valves (water supply fed) Valves
ASSE 1019-95 Performance Requirements for Vacuum Breaker Wall Hydrant, Freeze Resistant Automatic Draining Type Backflow Protection
ASSE 1020-90 Pressure Vacuum Breaker Assembly Backflow Protection
ASSE 1021-77 Dishwasher Air Gaps for Domestic Dishwasher Applications Backflow Protection
ASSE 1023-79 Hot Water Dispensers Household Storage Type Electrical Appliances
ASSE 1025-78 Diverters for Plumbing Faucets with Hose Spray, Anti-Siphon Type, Residential Applications Valves
ASSE 1028-81 Automatic Flow Controllers Valves
ASSE 1032-80 Dual Check Valve Type Backflow Preventers for Carbonated Beverage Dispensers - Post Mix Types Backflow Protection X
ASSE 1034-81 Fixed Flow Restrictors Piping
ASSE 1035-95 Laboratory Faucet Backflow Preventer Backflow Protection
ASSE 1037-90 Pressurized Flushing Devices (Flushometers) for Plumbing Fixtures Backflow Protection
ASSE 1052-94 Hose Connection Backflow Preventers Backflow Protection
ASSE 1055-97 Chemical Dispensing Systems Backflow Protection
ASSE 1056-95 Back Siphonage Backflow Vacuum Breakers Backflow Protection
ASSE 1062-97 Temperature Actuated, Flow Reduction Valves for Individual Fixture Fittings Valves
ASSE 1066-97 Individual Pressure Balancing In-Line Valves for Individual Fixture Fittings (Note 9) Valves
ASSE 6000-98 Medical Gas Systems Installers, Inspectors and Verifiers Certification
ASTM A 47-90 (R95) Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 53-96 (97) Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded, and Seamless Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 74-98 Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 120-84 [D] Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, (Galvanized) Welded, and Seamless for Ordinary Uses (replaced by A 53) Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 126-95 Gray Iron Castings for Valves, Flanges, and Pipe Fittings Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 197-87 (R-92) Cupola Malleable Iron [Metric] Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 312-93 Seamless and Welded Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipes Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 377-95 Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 518-92e1 Corrosion-Resistant High-Silicon Iron Castings [Metric] Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 536-84(R-93) Ductile Iron Castings Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 653-96 Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 733-93 Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel and Austenitic Stainless Steel Pipe Nipples Piping, Ferrous
ASTM A 861-94e1 High-Silicon Iron Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Ferrous
ASTM B 29-92 Pig Lead Joints
ASTM B 32-96 Solder Metal (Note 4) Joints
ASTM B 42-96 Seamless Copper Pipe, Standards Sizes Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 43-96 Seamless Red Brass Pipe, Standards Sizes Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 75-95a Seamless Copper Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 88-96 Seamless Copper Water Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 135-96 Seamless Brass Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 152-97 Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Rolled Bar Miscellaneous
ASTM B 251-97 General Requirements for Wrought Seamless Copper Copper-Alloy Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 280-95a Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 302-97 Threadless Copper Pipe Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 306-96 Copper Drainage Tube (DWV) Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 370-92e1 Copper Sheet and Strip for Building Construction Miscellaneous
ASTM B 447-97 Welded Copper Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 584-96 Copper Alloy Sand Casting for General Applications (Note 5) Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 587-96 Welded Brass Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 641-93 Seamless and Welded Copper Distribution Tube (Type D) Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 642-88 [D] Welded Copper Alloy UNS C21000 Water Tube (discontinued 1994) Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 687-96 Brass, Copper, and Chromium-Plated Pipe Nipples Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 716-93 [D] Welded Copper Water Tube (discontinued 1994) Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 813-93 Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering Applications of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube Joints
ASTM B 819-95 Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems Piping, Copper Alloy
ASTM B 828-92e1 Making Capillary Joints by Soldering of Copper and Copper Alloy Tube and Fittings Joints
ASTM C 14-95 Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain and Culvert Pipe Piping, Nonmetallic
ASTM C 296-93 Asbestos-Cement Pressure Pipe Piping, Nonmetallic
ASTM C 412-94 Concrete Drain Tile Piping, Nonmetallic
ASTM C 425-96 Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM C 428-92 Asbestos-Cement Nonpressure Sewer Pipe (Notes 6 & 7) Piping, Nonmetallic
ASTM C 443-94 Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer and Culvert Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets Joints
ASTM C 478-96 Precast Reinforced Concrete Manholes Sections Miscellaneous
ASTM C 564-95a Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Joints
ASTM C 700-96 Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated Piping, Nonmetallic
ASTM C 1053-90 (R95) Borosilicate Glass Pipe and Fittings for Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) Applications (Note 1) Piping, Nonmetallic
ASTM C 1173-95 Flexible Transition Couplings for Underground Piping Systems Joints
ASTM C 1277-94 Shielded Couplings Joining Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Piping, Ferrous
ASTM D 396-97 Specification for Fuel Oil Miscellaneous
ASTM D 1527-96a Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe Sch. 40 and 80 Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 1785-96ae1 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Sch. 40, 80 and 120 Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 1869-95 Rubber O-rings for Asbestos-Cement Pipe Joints
ASTM D 2104-95 Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Sch. 40 Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2146-82 [D] Polypropylene Plastic Molding and Extrusion Materials (replaced by ASTM D 4101) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2235-96a Solvent cement for Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) plastic pipe and fittings Joints
ASTM D 2239-96a Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, (SDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2241-96a Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pressure-Rated pipe (SDR Series) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2282-96a Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2321-89 (R95) Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2447-95 Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Sch. 40 and 80 Based on Controlled Outside Diameter Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2464-96a Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Sch. 80 (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2465-73[D] Threaded Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 (discontinued 1986) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2466-96a Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Sch. 40 (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2467-96a Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Sch, 80 (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2468-96a Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Stryene (ABS) Plastic Pipe Fittings (Sch. 40) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2469-76[D] Socket-Type Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 (discontinued 1986) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2513-96a Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe Tubing, and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2564-96a Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems Joints
ASTM D 2609-96a Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2657-96 Practice for Heating Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM D 2661-96 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sch. 40 Plastic Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2665-97a Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2672-96a Joints for IPS PVC Pipe Using Solvent Cement Joints
ASTM D 2680-95a Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) and Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Composite Sewer Piping Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2729-96 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2737-96a Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2740-89 e1 [D] Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Tubing (discontinued 1991) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2751-96 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sewer Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2846-96a Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution Systems Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 2855-96 Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM D 2996-95 Filament-Wound Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) pipe Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3033-85 [D] Type PSP Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings (discontinued 1989) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3034-96 Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3036-73[D] Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Line Couplings (discontinued 1986) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3065-94 Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Materials for Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3122-95 Solvent Cements for Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM D 3139-96a Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals Joints
ASTM D 3140-90 Flaring Polyolefin Pipe and Tubing Joints
ASTM D 3212-96a Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals Joints
ASTM D 3298-81 [D] Perforated Styrene-Rubber (SR) Plastic Drain Pipe (discontinued 1989) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3311-94 Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Plastic Fittings Patterns (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 3965-94 Rigid Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Compounds for Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM D 4068-96 e1 Chlorinated Polyethylene (CPE) Sheeting for Concealed Water-Containment Membrane Fixtures
ASTM D 4101-96a Propylene Plastic Injection and Extrusion Materials Miscellaneous
ASTM D 4551-96 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Flexible Concealed Water-Containment Membrane Fixtures
ASTM E 84-97a Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Miscellaneous
ASTM E 119-97 Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials Miscellaneous
ASTM E 814-94b Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops Miscellaneous
ASTM F 402-93 Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM F 405-96 Corrugated polyethylene (PE) Tubing and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 409-96a Thermoplastic Accessible and Replaceable Plastic Tube and Tubular Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 437-96a Threaded Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Sch. 80 Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 438-96a Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Sch. 40 Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 439-96b Socket-Type Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Sch. 80 Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 441-96b Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Sch. 40 and 80 Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 442-96b Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 443-77 e1 [D] Bell-End Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe, Schedule 40 (discontinued 1987) Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 480-95 Thermoplastic Well Casing Pipe and Couplings Made in Standard Dimension Ratios (SDR) Schedule 40 and Schedule 80 Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 493-97 Solvent Cements for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM F 628-96 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sch. 40 Plastic Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe with a Foam Core (Notes 1 & 3) Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 656-96a Primers for Use in Solvent Cement Joints of Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings Joints
ASTM F 667-95 Large Diameter Corrugated Polyethylene Tubing and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 789-95a Type PS-46 and type PS-115 Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe and Fittings (Note 1) Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 794-95a Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Profile Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 810-93 Smoothwall Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Use in Drainage and Waste Disposal Absorption Fields Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 845-95 Plastic Insert Fittings For Polybutylene (PB) Tubing Piping, Plastic X
ASTM F 876-97 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 877-96a Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Plastic Hot-and Cold-Water Distribution Systems Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 891-96 Coextruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe with a Cellular Core Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 949-96a Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Corrugated Sewer Pipe with a Smooth Interior and Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1216-93 Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by the Inversion and Curing of a Resin-Impregnated Tube Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1281-98 Crosslinked Polyethylene/ Aluminum/ Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-Al-PEX) Pressure Pipe Piping, Plastic X
ASTM F 1282-98 Polyethylene/ Aluminum/ Polyethylene (PE-Al-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe Piping, Plastic X
ASTM F 1412-96 Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings for Corrosive Waste Drainage Systems Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1673-95 Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) Corrosive Waste Drainage Systems Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1743-96 Rehabilitation of Existing Pipelines and Conduits by Pulled-In-Place Installation of Cured-In-Place Thermosetting Resin Pipe (CIPP) Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1807-97 Metal Insert Fittings w/ Copper Crimp Ring for SDR 9 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) tubing Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1866-98 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) PVC Schedule 40 Drainage and DWV Fabricated Fittings Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1960-99 Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1961-99 Metal Cold Flare Compression Fittings with Disk Springs for Cross Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Piping, Plastic
ASTM F 1974-99 Metal Insert Fittings for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene and Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene Composite Pressure Pipe Piping, Plastic
AWS A5.8-92 Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding Joints AWS B2.2-91 Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification Certification
AWS B2.2-91 Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification Certification
AWWA C110 Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Fittings, 3 in. Through 48 in. (75 mm Through 1200 mm), for Water and Other Liquids (same as ANSI A21.10-93) Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C111 Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings (same as ANSI A21.11-90) Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C151 Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast, for Water (same as ANSI A21.51-91) Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C153 Ductile-Iron Compact Fittings, 3 in. Through 24 in. (76 mm Through 610 mm) and 54 in. Through 64 in. (1,400 mm Through 1,600 mm), for Water Service (same as ANSI A21.53-88) Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C203-91 Coal-Tar Protective Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipelines - Enameled and Tape - Hot Applied Piping AWWA C213-96 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C213-96 Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C215-94 Extruded Polyolefin Coatings for the Exterior of Steel Water Pipelines Piping, Ferrous
AWWA C400-93 Asbestos-Cement Distribution Pipe, 4 in. Through 16 in. (100 mm Through 400 mm) for Water Distribution Systems Piping, Nonmetallic
AWWA C500-93 Metal-Seated Gate Valves for Water Supply Service Valves
AWWA C504-88 Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves Valves
AWWA C507-91 Ball Valves, 6 in. Through 48 in. (152 mm Through 1200 mm) Valves
AWWA C510-92 Double Check Valve Backflow-Prevention Assembly Backflow Protection
AWWA C511-92 Reduced-Pressure Principle Backflow-Prevention Assemblies Backflow Protection
AWWA C606-87 Grooved and Shouldered Joints Joints
AWWA C900-89 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4 in. Through 12 in., for Water Distribution Piping, Plastic
AWWA C901-88 Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, 1/2 in. (13 mm) Through 3 in. (76 mm), for Water Piping, Plastic
AWWA C902-88 Polybutylene (PB) Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings, 1/2 in. Through 3 in., for Water Piping, Plastic X
CABO A117.1-92 Specifications to Make Buildings and Facilities Accessible and Usable Miscellaneous
CISPI 301-97 Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications (Note 1) Piping, Ferrous
CISPI HSN-85 Neoprene Rubber Gaskets for Hub and Spigot Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Joints
CISPI 310-97 Couplings for Use in Connection with Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings for Sanitary and Storm Drain, Waste, and Vent Piping Applications Joints
FS A-A-51145C Flux, Soldering, Nonelectronic, Paste and Liquid Joints
FS K65.59-71 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) sewer pipe and fittings Piping, Plastic
FS M265-811 Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Sch. 40 plastic drain, waste and vent pipe and fittings Piping, Plastic
FS O-F-499D-85 Flux brazing Joints
FS O-F-506C-72 (D) Flux, soldering Joints
FS OO-L-201 f-70 Shower pans-sheet lead, grade B, 4 lb. min. Miscellaneous
FS QQ-R-571C-69 [D] Copper and nickel alloys (rods) Miscellaneous
FS TT-S-1732-71 Seal compound pipe joint and thread Joints
FS WW-P 325B-76 Lead pipe and bends Piping
FS WW-P-521F-77 Copper alloy (bronze) unions Piping, Copper Alloy
FS WW-P-541-E-Gen.1980 Plumbing fixtures, general specification Fixtures
FS WW-U-516A-74(b) Copper alloy (bronze) unions Piping, Copper Alloy
FS WW-V-54d Valve, Gate, Bronze (125, 150 and 200 Pound, Screwed Flange, Solder-End, for Land Use) Valves
FS WW-V 58b Valves, Gate, Cast Iron; 125 and 250-Pound, Screwed and Flanged (for Land Use) Valves
IAPMO IS 1-91 e1 Nonmetallic Building Sewers Piping, Nonmetallic
IAPMO IS 2-90 Tile-Lined Roman Bathtubs Fixtures
IAPMO IS 3-93 e1 Copper Plumbing Tube, Pipe and Fittings Piping, Copper Alloy
IAPMO IS 4-96 Tile-Lined Shower Receptors (and Replacements) Fixtures
IAPMO IS 5-92 e1 ABS Building Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 6-95 Hubless Cast Iron Sanitary and Rainwater Systems Piping, Ferrous
IAPMO IS 7-90 e1 Polyethlene (PE) cold Water Building Supply Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 8-95 e1 PVC Cold Water Building Supply and Yard Piping Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 9-95 e1 PVC Building Drain, Waste and Vent Pipe Fittings Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 11-87 e1 ABS Sewer Pipe and Fittings Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 12-93 e1 Polyethylene (PE) for Gas Yard Piping Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 13-91 e1 Protectively Coated Pipe Piping
IAPMO IS 15-82 Asbestos Cement Pressure Pipe for Water Service and Yard Piping Piping, Nonmetallic
IAPMO IS 16-84 Low Pressure Air Test for Building Sewers Piping
IAPMO IS 18-85 e1 Extra Strength Vitrified Clay Pipe in Building Drains Piping, Nonmetallic
IAPMO IS 20-98 CPVC Solvent Cemented Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems Piping, Plastic
IAPMO IS 21-89 e1 Welded Copper and Copper Alloy Water Tube Piping, Copper Alloy
IAPMO IS 26-99 Trenchless Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for Sewer Laterals Piping, Plastic
IAPMO PS 1-99 Prefabricated Septic Tanks DWV Components
IAPMO PS 2-89 Cast Brass and Tubing P-Traps Piping, Copper Alloy
IAPMO PS 4-99 Drains for Prefabricated and Precast Showers Fixtures
IAPMO PS 7-84 Tubing Trap Wall Adapters DWV Components
IAPMO PS 9-84 Diversion Tees and Twin Waste Elbows DWV Components
IAPMO PS 13-89 Testing and Rating Procedure for Grease Traps (Note 2) DWV Components
IAPMO PS 14-99 Flexible Metallic Water Connectors Piping
IAPMO PS 16-97 Subdrains for Built-Up Shower Pans Fixtures
IAPMO PS 23-89 Dishwasher Drain Airgaps Backflow Protection
IAPMO PS 25-84 Fittings for Joining Polyethylene Pipe for Water Service and Yard Piping Joints
IAPMO PS 31-95 Backflow Prevention Assemblies Backflow Protection
IAPMO PS 34-96 Polyethylene Encasement Sleeve for Potable Water Pipe and Tubing Piping
IAPMO PS 36-90 Lead-Free Sealing Compounds for Threaded Joints Joints
IAPMO PS 37-90 Black Plastic PVC or PE Pressure-Sensitive Corrosion Preventive Tape Piping
IAPMO PS 38-99 ABS and PVC Backwater Valves DWV Components
IAPMO PS 39-91 Testing Mechanical Fittings Composed of Multiple Components For Various Fitting Configuration For Use With Thermoplastic Gas Pressure Pipe Fuel Gas
IAPMO PS 40-91 Anodeless Transition Riser for Use with Polyethylene and PVC Gas Yard Piping Fuel Gas
IAPMO PS 41-99 Copper and Other Metallic Roof/Deck/Balcony Drains DWV Components
IAPMO PS 42-96 Pipe Alignment and Secondary Support Systems Piping
IAPMO PS 43-91 Cushioned Bathtubs And Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances Fixtures
IAPMO PS 44-92 Shielded Transition Couplings for Use with Dissimilar DWV Pipe and Fittings Above Ground Joints
IAPMO PS 45-91 Bathtub Three-Way Diverter Valves with Backflow Protection Valves
IAPMO PS 47-99 Plastic Roof Drains DWV Components
IAPMO PS 48-92 Material Safety Data Verification For Plumbing Products Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 49-92 Backflow Prevention Requirements for Fixture Fittings with Hose Connected Singular Moveable Outlets Backflow Protection
IAPMO PS 50-92 Dual Flush Devices For Water Closets Fixtures
IAPMO PS 51-98 Plastic and Metallic Expansion Joints Joints
IAPMO PS 52-99 Sumps and Sewage Ejector Tanks DWV Components
IAPMO PS 53-92 Grooved Mechanical Pipe Couplings and Grooved End Fittings Joints
IAPMO PS 54-99 Metallic and Plastic Utility Boxes Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 55-92 Bathwaste Strainer Drains Fixtures
IAPMO PS 57-92 PVC Hydraulically Actuated Diaphragm Type Water Control Valves Valves
IAPMO PS 58-92 Supports for Off-the-Floor Plumbing Fixtures With or Without Concealed Tanks Fixtures
IAPMO PS 59-92 Septic Effluent and Waste Water Diverter Valves DWV Components
IAPMO PS 60-96 Sewage Holding Tank Containing Sewage Ejector Pump for Direct Mounted Water Closet DWV Components
IAPMO PS 61-92 Fabricated Stainless Steel Security Water Closets Fixtures
IAPMO PS 62-93 Enameled Cast Iron Sanitary Floor Sinks Fixtures
IAPMO PS 63-99 Plastic Leaching Chambers DWV Components
IAPMO PS 64-98 Pipe Flashings Piping
IAPMO PS 65-93 Airgap Units for Water Conditioning Equipment Installation Backflow Protection
IAPMO PS 66-93 Dielectric Waterway Fittings Piping
IAPMO PS 67-93 Early-Closure Replacement Flappers or Early-Closure Replacement Flapper With Mechanical Assemblies Fixtures
IAPMO PS 69-98 Plastic Bathwaste and Overflow Assemblies Piping, Plastic
IAPMO PS 70-93 Bathtub/Whirlpool Bathtubs with Pressure Sealed Doors Fixtures
IAPMO PS 71-93 Electronic Controlled Showers Fixtures
IAPMO PS 72-93 Valves with Atmospheric Vacuum Breakers Valves
IAPMO PS 73-93 Dental Vacuum Pumps Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 74-99 Reinforced Flexible Water Connectors Piping
IAPMO PS 76-95 Ballcock or Flushometer Valve Tailpiece Trap Primers and Trap Primer Receptors/Adapters DWV Components
IAPMO PS 77-99 Electrohydraulic Water Closets Fixtures
IAPMO PS 78-95 Dual Flush for Electrohydraulic and Gravity 6 Liter (1.6 Gallons) Water Closet Fixtures
IAPMO PS 79-95 Multiport Electronic Trap Primer DWV Components
IAPMO PS 80-95 Grease Interceptors and Clarifiers DWV Components
IAPMO PS 81-95 Precast Concrete Seepage Pit Liners and Covers DWV Components
IAPMO PS 82-95 Fiberglass (Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Fittings Piping, Plastic
IAPMO PS 83-95 Epoxy Coated Cast Iron Sanitary Floor Sinks Fixtures
IAPMO PS 84-95 PVC Plastic Sanitary Floor Sinks Fixtures
IAPMO PS 85-95 Tools for Mechanically Formed Tee Connections in Copper Tubing Piping
IAPMO PS 86-95 Rainwater Diverter Valve for Nonroofed Area Slabs DWV Components
IAPMO PS 87-95 Diverter and Shut-Off Valves for Pool/Spas Valves
IAPMO PS 88-95 Pre-Pressurized Potable Water Tanks Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 89-95 Soaking and Hydrotherapy (Whirlpool) Bathtubs with Hydraulic Seatlift Fixtures
IAPMO PS 90-95 Elastomeric Test Caps/Cleanout Caps DWV Components
IAPMO PS 91-95 Plastic Stabilizers for Use with Plastic Closet Bends Piping, Plastic
IAPMO PS 92-95 Heat Exchangers Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 93-99 Water Closet Seats with Spray Fixtures
IAPMO PS 94-96 P-Trap, Supply Stop and Riser Insulated Protector Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 95-98 Drain, Waste, and Vent Hangers and Plastic Pipe Support Hooks Piping
IAPMO PS 96-96 Passive Direct Solar Water Heaters Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 97-97 Mechanical Cast Iron Closet Flanges Piping, Ferrous
IAPMO PS 98-96 Prefabricated Fiberglass Church Baptistries Fixtures
IAPMO PS 99-96 Terrazzo Plumbing Fixtures Fixtures
IAPMO PS 100-96 Porous Filter Protector for Sub-Drain Weep Holes DWV Components
IAPMO PS 101-97 Suction Relief Valves Valves
IAPMO PS 102-97 Short Pattern Fixture Trap DWV Components
IAPMO PS 103-97 Water Heater Stands With or Without Pans Appliances
IAPMO PS 104-97 Pressure Relief Connection for Dispensing Equipment Valves
IAPMO PS 105-97 Polyethylene Distribution Boxes DWV Components
IAPMO PS 106-98 Pre-Fabricated, Tileable Shower Receptors Fixtures
IAPMO PS 107-98 Aramid Reinforced Rubber Hose for Use in Nonpotable Water Radiant Heating and Snowmelting Piping, Plastic X
IAPMO PS 108-98 Grease Fire Suppression Systems Appliances
IAPMO PS 109-96 Rigid Unshielded Mechanical Couplings for Use with Plain End Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Pipe and Plain End Sewer Pipe Joints
IAPMO PS 110-99 PVC Cold Water Compression Fittings Fittings
IAPMO PS 111-99 PVC Cold Water Gripper Fittings Fittings
IAPMO PS 112-99 PVC Plastic Valves for Cold Water Distribution Systems Outside a Building and CPVC Plastic Valves for Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems Valves
IAPMO PS 113-99 Hydraulically Powered Household Food Waster Grinders Appliances
IAPMO PS 114-99 Remote, Floor Box Industrial Water Supply, Air Supply, Drainage Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 115-99 Hot Water Demand or Automatic Activated Hot Water Pumping Systems Miscellaneous
IAPMO PS 116-99 Hot Water Circulating Devices Which Do Not Use a Pump Miscellaneous
IAPMO SPS 3-93 Skimmers (Spas, Hot Tubs and Swimming Pools) Swimming Pools and Spas
IAPMO SPS 4-89 Special Use Suction Fittings for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs (For Suction Side Automatic Swimming Pool Cleaners) Swimming Pools and Spas
IAS LC 1-97 Fuel Gas Piping Systems Using Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) (same as CSA 6.26-M97) Fuel Gas X
MIL-F-1183 H-83 [D] Fittings, Pipe, Cast Bronze, Silver-Brazing Piping, Copper Alloy
MIL-F-18180C1 Flanges and Flanged Fittings, Pipe, Steel (150, 300, 400, 600, 900, 1500, and 2500 pounds) Piping, Ferrous
MIL-P-17552 Pumps, Centrifugal, Water, Horizontal, General Service; and Pumps, Centrifugal Water, Horizontal, Boiler-Feed; Electric Motor or Steam Driven Pumps
MIL-P-21214B-92 Vertical sump pumps Pumps
SSPMA-85
MIL-P-21251C Plumping Units, Sewage, Duplex, Automatic, Wet-Pit-Type Pumps
MIL-P-22561-82(D) Glass (standard cancelled per Department of Defense) Miscellaneous
MIL-V-29193-80(D) Pressurized flushing devices Fixtures
MIL-P-52407 Pump, Centrifugal: Electric-Motor-Driven, Shallow (A)-1976 (D) Well (for Water) Pumps
MIL-P-62156

 Submersible, axial flow, electric motor driven Pumps
MIL-P-B-81 (D) (1)-1983 (D)
SSPMA-85 Sewage pumps Pumps
MSS SP-25-93 Standard Marking System for Valves, Fittings, Flanges and Unions Piping
MSS SP-42-90 (R95) Class 150 Corrosion Resistant Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves with Flanged and Butt Weld Ends Piping, Ferrous
MSS SP-44-91 Steel Pipeline Flanges Piping, Ferrous
MSS SP-58-93 Pipe Hangers And Supports – Materials, Design and Manufacture Piping
MSS SP-67-90 Butterfly Valves Valves
MSS SP-70-90 Cast Iron Gate Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Valves
MSS SP-71-90 Cast Iron Swing Check Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Valves
MSS SP-72-92 Ball Valves with Flanged or Butt-Welding Ends for General Service Valves
MSS SP-73-91 Brazing Joints for Wrought and Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings Joints
MSS SP-78-87 (R92) Cast Iron Plug Valves, Flanged and Threaded Ends Valves
MSS SP-80-87 Bronze Gate, Globe, Angle and Check Valves Valves
MSS SP-83-87 Steel Pipe Unions Socket-Welding and Threaded Piping, Ferrous
MSS SP-84 [D] Steel Valves – Socket-Welding Ends and Threaded Ends (discontinued) Valves
NFPA 13R-1996 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height Miscellaneous
NFPA 13D-1996 Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes Miscellaneous
NFPA 31-97 Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment Miscellaneous
NFPA 54-96 National Fuel Gas Code Fuel Gas
NFPA 58-98 Storage and Handling of Liquified Petroleum Gases Fuel Gas
NFPA 99-99 (Ch. 2 & 4) Medical Gas Systems Piping
NFPA 99-99 (Ch. 2 & 4) Gas and Vacuum Systems Piping
NFPA 211-96 Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances Miscellaneous
NFPA 8501-97 Single Burner Boiler Operation Appliances
NSF 3-96 Commercial Spray-Type Dishwashing and Glasswashing Machines Appliances
NSF 12-93 Automatic Ice Making Equipment Appliances
NSF 14-98 Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials Piping, Plastic
NSF 18-96 Manual Food and Beverage Dispensing Equipment Appliances
NSF 24-96 Plumbing System Components for Manufactured Homes and Recreational Vehicles Miscellaneous
NSF 29-93 Chemical Feeders for Commercial Dishwashers Appliances
NSF 40-99 Residential Wastewater Treatment Systems DWV Components
NSF 41-98 Nonliquid Saturated Treatment Systems DWV Components
NSF 42-98 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Aesthetic Effects Appliances
NSF 44-98 Cation Exchange Water Softeners Appliances
NSF 46-97 Evaluation of Components and Devices Used in Wastewater Treatment Systems DWV Components
NSF 53-98 Drinking Water Treatment Units - Health Effects Appliances
NSF 58-98 Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment Systems Appliances
NSF 61-98 Drinking Water System Components -Health Effects Miscellaneous
NSF 62-97 Water Distillation Systems Appliances
NSPI 1-1991 Public Swimming Pools Swimming Pools and Spas
PDI G-101-85 Testing and Rating Procedure for Grease Interceptors with Appendix of Sizing and Installation Data DWV Components
PDI-WH 201-92 Water Hammer Arresters Piping
SAE J1670-93 Type "F" Clamps for Plumbing Applications Joints
SAMA LF6a Medical Care Facility Brassware Miscellaneous
UL 80-96 Steel Inside Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuel Miscellaneous
UL 103-95 Factory-Built Chimneys for Residential Type and Building Heating Appliances Miscellaneous
UL 125-97 Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas (Other than Safety Relief) Valves
UL 132-97 Safety Relief Valves for Anhydrous Ammonia and LP-Gas Valves
UL 144-99 LP Gas Regulators Valves
UL 174-96 Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters Appliances
UL 343-97 Pumps for Oil-Burning Appliances Pumps
UL 352-97 Constant-Level Oil Valves Valves
UL 378-93 Draft Equipment Miscellaneous
UL 399-93 Drinking-Water Coolers Appliances
UL 430-94 Waste Disposers Appliances
UL 441-96 Gas Vents Miscellaneous
UL 443-95 Steel Auxiliary Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuel Miscellaneous
UL 499-97 Electrical Heating Appliances Appliances
UL 563-95 Ice Makers Appliances
UL 569-95 Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connectors for LP-Gas Fuel Gas
UL 723-96 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials Miscellaneous
UL 726-95 Oil-Fired Boiler Assemblies Appliances
UL 732-95 Oil-Fired Storage Tank Water Heaters Appliances
UL 749-97 Household Dishwashers Appliances
UL 778-96 Motor-Operated Water Pumps Pumps
UL 834-95 Heating, Water Supply, and Power Boilers -Electric Appliances
UL 921-96 Commercial Electric Dishwashers Appliances
UL 1453-95 Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters Appliances
WAC 246-290-490 Washington State Department of Health Cross Connection Control Requirements Backflow Protection
WQA S-100-95 Household, Commercial and Portable Exchange Water Softeners (replaced by NSF 44-98) Appliances
WQA S-200-93 Household and Commercial Water Filters Appliances
WQA S-300-91 Point-of-Use Low Pressure Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Systems Appliances
3-GP-28 Fuel Oil, Canadian Government Specification Board Miscellaneous))

Footnotes: 1. Although this standard is referenced in Table 14-1, some of the pipe, tubing, fittings, valves, or fixtures included in the standard are not acceptable for use under the provisions of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
2. PDI Standard G101 by reference.
3. Additional Requirements for Inner and Outer Layers.
4. See Section 316.1.3 for restriction.
5. Alloy C85200 for cleanout plugs.
6. Limited to domestic sewage.
7. Type II only.
8. Fixture fittings with hose connected singular moveable outlets shall have two check valves and an atmospheric vacuum breaker.
9. ASSE 1066 is not intended to limit the maximum outlet temperature at point of use.
10. See section 315.0 for Trenching, Excavation, and Backfilling requirements when installing building drains and sewers. Engineers may wish to consult ASTM D2321 when preparing plans and specifications for sewer mains or specific projects.))

Add the following standard to those listed in Table 14-1:


Standard Number Standard Title Application Indicate if Not Approved in the UPC
WAC 246-290-490 Washington State Department of Health Cross-connection Control Requirements Backflow Protection

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-56-1400, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]

     Reviser's note: The brackets and enclosed material in the text of the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appear in the Register pursuant to the requirements of RCW 34.08.040.
REPEALER

     The following section of the Washington Administrative Code is repealed:
WAC 51-56-201300 Appendix M -- Storm drainage.

OTS-6591.2

Chapter 51-57 WAC

STATE BUILDING CODE ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF APPENDIX A, B AND APPENDIX I OF THE ((2000)) 2003 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-57-003   Uniform Plumbing Code Standards.   The ((2000)) 2003 edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code Standards (Appendixes A, B and I), published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials are hereby adopted by reference.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-57-003, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


AMENDATORY SECTION(Amending WSR 02-01-114, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02)

WAC 51-57-008   Implementation.   The Uniform Plumbing Code Standards adopted by chapter 19.27 RCW shall become effective in all counties and cities of this state on July 1, ((2002)) 2004, unless local government residential amendments have been approved by the state building code council.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074. 02-01-114, § 51-57-008, filed 12/18/01, effective 7/1/02.]


NEW SECTION
WAC 51-57-202000   Installation standard 20-200 -- CPVC solvent cemented hot and cold water distribution systems.  


301.1.1 Materials. Materials shall comply with the following:


Materials ASTM Std
Raw Material - CPVC 23447-B D1784-95
IPS pipe
Sch 40 (1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in.) F 441-89e1
Sch 80 (1/2 in. - 2 in.) F 441-94
Tubing
SDR 11 (1/2 in. - 2 in.) D2846-93
Fittings
Sch 40 (1/2 in., 3/4 in., and 1 in.) F 438-93
Sch 80 (1/2 in. - 2 in.) F 439-93a
Tube Fittings (1/2 in. - 2 in.) D2846-93

     Primer. Listed primers shall be used that are compatible with the type of listed CPVC cement and pipe used. The primer shall be a true solvent for CPVC, containing no slow-drying ingredient. Cleaners shall not be allowed to be used as a substitute or equivalent for a listed primer.

EXCEPTION: Listed solvent cements that do not require the use of primer shall be permitted for use with CPVC pipe and fittings, manufactured in accordance with ASTM D2845 (1/2 in. - 2 in.).

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