All materials used in the construction of any
plumbing system, fixtures or equipment are required to be approved
by the Plumbing Board as set forth in this chapter.
All materials in plumbing systems shall be so
handled and installed as to avoid damage so that the quality of the
material will not be impaired.
No defective or damaged materials, equipment
or apparatus shall be installed nor shall such materials, equipment
or apparatus be maintained after the notice of the defect is observed
and reported by the inspector.
Materials shall conform at least to the standards
and approvals cited in this chapter, which shall be considered minimum
standards, when used in the construction, installation, alteration
or repair of plumbing and drainage systems or parts thereof.
Abbreviations used throughout this chapter refer
to the following issuing organizations:
A.
List of abbreviations.
ACPB
|
Allegheny County Plumbing Board, Secretary
Clack Health Center, Plumbing Division
39th Street and Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15224
| |
AHAM
|
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606
| |
ANSI
|
American National Standards Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, New York 10018
| |
ARI
|
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute
1815 North Fort Meyer Drive, Suite 700
Arlington, Virginia 22209
| |
ASTM
|
American Society for Testing and Materials
1916 Race Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
| |
AWWA
|
American Water Works Association
6666 West Quincy
Denver, Colorado 30235
| |
ASME
|
American Society Mechanical Engineers
345 East 47th Street
New York, New York 10017
| |
ASSE
|
American Society of Sanitary Engineering
P.O. Box 40362
Bay Village, Ohio 44140
| |
CISPI
|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
1499 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, Virginia 22101
| |
FS
|
Federal Specifications, published by the Federal
Specifications Board. Obtainable from the Superintendent of Documents
United States Government Printing Office
Washington D.C. 20402
| |
NSF
|
National Sanitation Foundation
NSF Building
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
| |
PDI
|
Plumbing and Drainage Institute
5242 Boulevard Drive
Indianapolis, Indiana 46208
| |
PPI
|
Plastic Pipe Institute — a division of
the Society of the Plastic Industry, Inc.
355 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10017
| |
UL
|
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
355 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
|
ABS
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
| |
PVC
|
Polyvinyl Chloride
| |
CPVC
|
Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride
| |
SPS
|
Standard Pipe Size
| |
SDR
|
Standard Dimensional Ration
| |
PR
|
Pressure Rated
| |
PE
|
Polyethylene
| |
PB
|
Polybutylene
| |
IBVM
|
Internal Back Vent System
| |
PW
|
Potable Water
| |
WD
|
Water Distribution
| |
DWV
|
Drainage, Waste, Vent
| |
SR
|
Styrene Rubber
| |
CW
|
Corrosion Waste
| |
MJ
|
Mechanical Joint
| |
CPE
|
Chlorinated Polyethylene
|
B.
Model plumbing code agencies.
BOCA
|
Building Officials and Code Administrators International,
Inc.
4051 W. Flossmoor Road
Country Club Hills, Illinois 60477
| |
National Standard Plumbing Code
|
National Association of Plumbing Heating, Cooling
Contractors
P.O. Box 6808
Falls Church, Virginia 22046
| |
Southern Standard Plumbing Code
|
Building Code Congress
900 Montclair Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35203
| |
Uniform Plumbing Code
|
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials
5032 Alhamnbra Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90032
|
C.
Other related agencies.
EPA (state)
|
Environmental Protection Agency
Region III
841 Chestnut Building
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
| |
EPA (federal)
|
Environmental Protection Agency
1626 K Street, Northwest
Washington, D.C. 20460
| |
DER (state)
|
Department of Environmental Resources
Bureau of Community and Environmental Control
Box 2357
Second Floor Executive House
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120
| |
DER
|
Department of Environmental Control
Bureau of Community and Environmental Control
Regional Office
600 Highland Building
121 S. Highland Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206
|
D.
Description of terms of standards. ASTM Standards
are issued under fixed designations; the final number indicates the
year of original adoption, or in the case of revision, the year of
last revision, "T" indicates Tentative. In the "CS" Series of Standards,
also, the final number indicates the year of issue. For Federal Specifications,
the year indicated is that of the latest revision or amendment. All
Standards and Specifications of Materials are subject to change. Designations
carrying indications of the year of issue may thus become obsolete.
The latest printed and issued standards shall take precedence.
A.
Each length of pipe, and each pipe fitting, trap,
fixture and device used in a plumbing system shall have cast, stamped,
or indelibly marked on it the maker's mark or name, the weight, type,
and classes of the product, when such marking is required by the approved
standard that applies.
B.
The plumber installing the plumbing systems or interior
storm system utilizing the same type of materials shall identify each
system with color marking or wording every floor level (excluding
one- and two-family dwellings).
The following tables and sections indicate specifically
the type of material permitted for the various parts of the plumbing
system. As new materials are approved or disapproved they shall be
added or deleted, as the case may be, to or from the particular system
approved list.
A.
Any licensee under this chapter, or any person having
an interest in new plumbing materials, fixtures, or methods, upon
payment of a Plumbing Hearing/Review Fee to the Administrative Authority
in the amount of $200 by check payable to the Treasurer of Allegheny
County, may request a hearing before the Plumbing Board.
B.
Evidence of compliance. The Plumbing Board shall require
sufficient evidence to enable it to judge whether the proposed materials,
fixture or methods comply with the 23 basic principles contained in
this code and whether the proposed alternates pose a real or potential
hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the public or any individuals.
C.
When there is sufficient evidence to substantiate
claims for new materials, fixtures or methods, the Plumbing Board
may require tests of compliance as proof to be made by an approved
agency at the expense of the applicant.
D.
Tests shall be made in accordance with generally recognized
standards; but in the absence of such standards, the Plumbing Board
shall specify the test procedure.
E.
The Plumbing Board may require tests to be repeated
if, at any time, there is reason to believe that a new method, fixture
or alternate no longer conforms to the requirements on which its approval
was based.
F.
The Plumbing Board shall conduct said hearings within
90 days from the date of the request. No new material, device, method
of assemblage or installation, fixtures, or appurtenance shall be
approved if it does not comply with any of the 23 principles contained
in this code or if it poses a real or potential hazard to the health,
safety or welfare of the public or any individuals. If the request
is denied, reasons therefore must be given. If no action is taken
within 90 days after the conclusion of the hearing the material, fixture
or method shall be deemed to be approved. The Plumbing Board may from
time to time conduct studies relative to the use of new plumbing materials
and fixtures.
Presently approved materials; areas of permitted
use of limitations, standards, source and installation requirements.
A.
Water service pipe (from main to building).
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Brass Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-27.1-67; B-43-80
|
ANSI; ASTM
| |
Copper Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-26.1-67; B-42-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
| |
Copper Tube — Types K & L; Types WK,
WL and WM
|
All building classifications
|
H-23.1-70; B-88-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(2)
|
Cast Iron Pressure Pipe; Cast Iron Ductile Iron
Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
A-21.1-67; A-377-79; A-21.51-81
|
ANSI; ASTM; ANSI
| |
ABS Pipe: Schedules 40 & 80
|
All building classifications
|
D-1527-82; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
ABS; SDR-PR Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
D-2282-83; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PVC Pipe: Schedules 40 80 & 120
|
All building classifications
|
D-1785-83; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PVC; SDR-PR PIPE
|
All building classifications
|
D-2241; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PVC; SDR-PR PIPE
|
All building classifications
|
D-2241; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PVC; Vinyl Iron
|
All building classifications
|
C-900-81
|
ANSI; AWWA
|
(1)
|
PVC Tubing
|
All building classifications
|
D-2740-76; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PE Pipe; SDR-PR — I.D.
|
All building classifications
|
D-2239-83; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PE Tubing
|
All building classifications
|
D-2737-83; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
PB Pipe; PB Tubing
|
All building classifications
|
D-2666-83; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
SDR-PR I.D.; PB Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
D-2662-83; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
SDR-PR O.D.; PB Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
D-3000-73; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1)
|
NOTES:
| |
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1.
|
All approved plastic pipe for potable water
transmission must bear National Sanitation Foundation NSF (P.W.) Seal
of Approval. Piping shall have a minimum working pressure of 160 PSI
at 73° F. Fittings, joining and installation methods shall comply
with Applicable Standards.
|
2.
|
Solders and fluxes used for the installation
or repair of potable water supply systems shall not contain more than
0.2% lead. Solder paste and flux shall conform to ASTM B-813.
|
B.
Water distribution pipe (inside building).
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Brass Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-27.1-67; B-43-80
|
ANSI; ASTM
| |
Copper Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-26.1-67; B-42-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
| |
Threadless Copper Pipe (TP)
|
All building classifications
|
H-26.1-73; B-302-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
| |
Copper Tube — Types K, L and M Types WK,
WL and WM
|
All building classifications
|
H-23.1-70; B-88-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1b)
|
Forge Welded Copper Tube Types WK, WL and WM
|
All building classifications
|
B-447-80
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1b)
|
Galvanized Steel Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
B-125.2-72; A-120-82
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(1a)
|
Polybutylene (PB) Plastic Tubing
|
One to Four Family Structures — Hot &
Cold
|
D-3309-81b; NSF No. 14
|
ASTM; NSF
|
(2)
|
CPVC Pipe, Fittings and Cement
|
All building classifications Hot and Cold
|
D-2846-82 NSF No. 14
|
ASTM NSF
|
(3)
|
Re-Tube Cross-Linked Polyethylene Tubing
|
One to Four Family Structures — Hot &
Cold
|
NSF No. 14
|
NSF
|
(2)
|
NOTES:
| |||
---|---|---|---|
1.
|
a.
|
Flexible Couplings and Fittings as per § 860-93 may be used in lieu of screwed joints and screwed fittings on Schedule 40, Steel Pipe for water distribution systems. All Pipe, fittings, and flexible type couplings shall be galvanized.
| |
b.
|
Solders and fluxes used for the installation
or repair of potable water supply systems shall not contain more than
0.2% lead.
| ||
2.
|
a.
|
Installation shall be in accordance with Manufacturers
recommendations and Code Requirements.
| |
b.
|
(PB) Tubing limited to one to four family structures-New-Remodeling-Rehab.
| ||
c.
|
Tubing shall conform to applicable ASTM and
NSF Standards and be so marked.
| ||
d.
|
Maximum hot water temperature not to exceed
180° F.
| ||
e.
|
Water Distribution Pressure not to exceed 80 P.S.I. (§ 860-177B).
| ||
f.
|
Tubing to be run straight, in uniform alignment,
utilize proper fittings for change of direction and be supported every
three feet for all sizes in this specification with smooth plastic
or plastic coated non-binding hangers to allow for expansion and contraction
and eliminate noise transmission. Tubing shall not be rigidly anchored.
| ||
g.
|
Joints or connections will not be permitted
underground or under concrete floor slabs.
| ||
h.
|
Approved joints and connections utilizing barbed
brass fittings and aluminum compression bands crimped with approved
tools or celcon fittings and nuts with approved flared connections.
| ||
i.
|
Proper adapter or transition fittings to be
used for connections to equipment, or other approved piping material.
Only listed teflon thread tape or plastic thread lubricant shall be
used for threaded connections. Conventional pipe thread compounds,
putty, linseed oil base products and unknown mixtures shall not be
used.
| ||
j.
|
Piping to be sized according to code requirements.
| ||
k.
|
Connection to water heaters: PB Tubing may be
directly connected to a storage type water heater provided a minimum
of six inches is maintained between the flue of gas fired water heater
and the PB Tubing. However, it is recommended that a minimum six inches
of metal pipe be installed between the hot water outlet and the PB
system. On instantaneous type heaters, an 18-inch minimum of approved
metal pipe is required.
| ||
l.
|
A properly executed warranty against defective
material or workmanship be furnished to the homeowner by the system
manufacturer.
| ||
3.
|
CPVC Installation Requirements.
| ||
a.
|
Installation shall be in accordance with Manufacturers
recommendations applicable Standards and Code Requirements.
| ||
b.
|
Identification — The pipe, fittings and
solvent cements shall be marked in accordance with ASTM D —
2846 and with the NSF symbol.
| ||
c.
|
Maximum hot water temperature not to exceed
180° F.
| ||
d.
|
Water distribution pressure not to exceed 80 P.S.I. (§ 860-177B).
| ||
e.
|
Pipe to be run straight, in uniform alignment,
utilize proper fittings for change of direction and be supported every
three feet for all sizes in this specification with smooth plastic
or plastic coated non-binding hangers to allow for expansion and eliminate
noise transmission.
| ||
f.
|
Thermal Expansion — The linear thermal
expansion rate for CPVC is approximately 1/2 in /10° F. temperature
change for each 100 ft. of pipe or tubing. Installation of long runs
of pipe require 1/16 to 3/32 in. longitudinal clearance per foot of
run to accommodate thermal expansion. Proper design installation requires
offsets of 12 in. or more for every straight 10 ft. run of pope to
absorb thermal movement. Pipe should not be anchored rigidly to a
support but rather be secured with broad, smooth hangers providing
for a degree of movement.
| ||
g.
|
Piping to be sized and pressure tested according
to Code Requirements.
| ||
h.
|
Water Heaters — pipe and fittings covered
by this installation requirement are not intended for use at temperatures
above 180° F. CPVC Pipe may be directly connected to a storage
type water heater provided a minimum of six in. is maintained between
the flue of gas fired water heaters and the CPVC pipe. However, it
is recommended that a minimum six in. of metal pipe be installed between
the hot water outlet and the CPVC system. Instantaneous type water
heaters — CPVC system's may not be suitable for use on this
type heater. Approval of pipe manufacturer and his design requirements
are required if system is to be used with instantaneous heater.
| ||
i.
|
Approved adapter or transition fittings to be
used for connections to equipment or other approved piping material.
| ||
j.
|
Step-by-step Assembly — Correct assembly
requires the following:
| ||
1.
|
Cut the pipe square;
| ||
2.
|
Remove burrs;
| ||
3.
|
Check for interference fit;
| ||
4.
|
Clean both pipe and fittings with a recommended
CPVC cleaner or by light sanding or both;
| ||
5.
|
Apply a liberal coat of CPVC solvent cement
to the pipe and a light coat of cement to the fitting;
| ||
6.
|
Assemble immediately by bottoming the pipe in
the fitting socket and rotating a quarter turn as the joint is assembled;
and
| ||
7.
|
Remove excess cement from the joint.
| ||
k.
|
Caution: Joints mistakenly made with only a
cleaning solvent may pass the usual cold water pressure check, but
can be expected to fail later in hot water service. As a result pressure
tests will require the hot water tank to be activated and normal working
temperatures attained during test.
| ||
6.
|
Schedule 40, NSF Seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. The pipe shall be protected
from fastener penetration where pipe passes through partitions by
the use of 16-gauge steel plates or equal protection. Installations
shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation
standards covering material. Approved expansion joints at three story
intervals or as recommended by manufacturer will be required for high-rise
construction.
|
A.
Soil and waste piping — above ground —
within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
Brass Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-27-1-67; B-43-80
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Copper Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-26.1-67; B-42-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Copper Tube Types K, L, M & DWV
|
All building classifications
|
H-23.1-70; B-306-81
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(4)
|
Galvanized Steel Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
B-125.2-70; A-120-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(5)
|
Polyvinyl Chlorine PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(6)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-81
|
ASTM;
|
(6)
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Schedule
40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2661-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(6)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standard
C-564-82.
|
2.
|
As approved in § 860-68A.
|
3.
|
Utilizing cast iron screwed drainage fittings.
|
4.
|
Where urinals are to be installed on a copper
or copper alloy type DWV system, including all copper DWV materials,
the Administrative Authority will require acceptable design criteria
such as, but not limited to, automatic flushing units (Ultraflow)
— an electric push button controlled water distribution system
to be installed in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and
code requirements, to prevent the degradation of copper or copper
allow DWV by the action of urine.
|
5.
|
Minimum size 2 1/2 inches.
|
6.
|
Schedule 40, NSF Seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. The pipe shall be protected
from fastener penetration where pipe passes through partitions by
the use of 16-gauge steel plates or equal protection. Installations
shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation
standards covering material. Approved expansion joints at three story
intervals or as recommended by manufacturer will be required for high-rise
construction.
|
B.
Building drains — sanitary — underground
within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-813
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS Schedule
40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF (DWV); D-2661-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Clay Pipe Extra Strength
|
One to Four Family Structures
|
C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standards
C564-82.
| |
2.
|
As approved in Section § 860-68A..
| |
3.
|
Schedule 40, NSF seal is required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. Installation shall be
in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation standards
covering material.
| |
4.
|
Vitrified clay sewer pipe for underground building
drains in one to four family structures may be used subject to the
following installation requirements:
| |
a.
|
Pipe shall be extra strength with premium joints.
| |
b.
|
Cut sections of pipe shall have oakum and poured
— bitumastic joints or approved preformed factory joints.
| |
c.
|
Tops of hubs or fittings shall finish flush
or below basement floors where change in pipe material will occur.
| |
d.
|
Requirement of a cleanout at end of main runs,
where main is not an extension of stack. Additional cleanouts along
main run spaced not more than 50 feet apart.
| |
e.
|
Pipe shall be laid on a four inch bed of compacted
slag, sand or equivalent granular material, and an envelope of the
same material at sides and top of pipe. Slag shall be high lime basic
reaction. Minimum thickness of encasement shall be six inches on each
side of pipe, minimum of four inches from top of pipe to underside
of slab, and 12 inches above top of pipe elsewhere. Installations
shall be in accordance with ASTM C-12 Specifications.
| |
f.
|
All vitreous clay ells shall be long radius
type to permit four inches granular cover over top of pipe under floor
slab.
| |
g.
|
Concrete encasement of 3,000 lbs. compressive
strength four inch thick, around and under all vitreous clay traps
and ells as protection against breakage due to settlement or cleanout
operation by rodding.
| |
h.
|
Soil and waste stacks above ground shall be
adequately supported so that no weight load is imposed on the building
drainage system.
|
C.
Building sub-drains — underground within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF (DWV); D-2661-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Clay Pipe Extra Strength
|
One to Four Family Structures
|
C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standards
C564-82.
| |
2.
|
As approved in Section § 860-68A.
| |
3.
|
Schedule 40, NSF seal is required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. Installation shall be
in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation standards
covering material.
| |
4.
|
Vitrified clay sewer pipe for underground building
drains in one to four family structures may be used subject to the
following installation requirements:
| |
a.
|
Pipe shall be extra strength with premium joints.
| |
b.
|
Cut sections of pipe shall have oakum and poured
— bitumastic joints or approved preformed factory joints.
| |
c.
|
Tops of hubs or fittings shall finish flush
or below basement floors where change in pipe material will occur.
| |
d.
|
Requirement of a cleanout at end of main runs,
where main is not an extension of stack. Additional cleanouts along
main run spaced not more than 50 feet apart.
| |
e.
|
Pipe shall be laid on a four inch bed of compacted
slag, sand or equivalent granular material, and an envelope of the
same material at sides and top of pipe. Slag shall be high lime basic
reaction. Minimum thickness of encasement shall be six inches on each
side of pipe, minimum of four inches from top of pipe to underside
of slab, and 12 inches above top of pipe elsewhere. Installations
shall be in accordance with ASTM C-12 Specifications.
| |
f.
|
All vitreous clay ells shall be long radius
type to permit four inches granular cover over top of pipe under floor
slab.
| |
g.
|
Concrete encasement of 3,000 lbs. compressive
strength four inch thick, around and under all vitreous clay traps
and ells as protection against breakage due to settlement or cleanout
operation by rodding.
| |
h.
|
Soil and waste stacks above ground shall be
adequately supported so that no weight load is imposed on the building
drainage system.
|
D.
Building sewers sanitary — underground outside
buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fitting Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
Clay Sewer Pipe Extra Strength
|
All building classifications
|
C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(4)
|
Polyvinyl Chloride PVC Sewer Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
D-3033-83; D-2729-83; D-3034-83
|
ASTM; ASTM
|
(4), (4a), (4b)
|
PVC — Z46
|
All building classifications
|
F-789-82
|
ASTM
|
(4), (4b)
|
PVC — A2000
|
All building classifications
|
F-949
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC PS 50 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC PS 100 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS Schedule
40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF (DWV); D-661-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(4)
|
ABS Composite Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
D-2680-70
|
ASTM
|
(5), (4a)
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS Sewer Pipe
& Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
D-2751-83a
|
ASTM
|
(4), (4a)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-81
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
Asbestos Cement Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
C-428-81
|
ASTM
|
(6), (4a)
|
Bituminized Sewer Pipe
|
One to Four Family Structures
|
D-1861-81
|
ASTM
|
(7), (4a)
|
Concrete Sewer Pipe
|
One to Four Family Structures
|
C-14-82
|
ASTM
|
(8), (4a)
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standards
C564-82.
| |
2.
|
As approved in Section § 860-68A.
| |
3.
|
Premium joints conforming with ASTM-C-425-82.
Material shall not be run or laid in same trench as the water service
pipe.
| |
4.
|
Install in accordance with installations standard
covering underground installation of flexible thermoplastic sewer
pipe.
| |
Schedule 40, NSF seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. Installations shall
be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations of installation
standards covering material.
| ||
4a.
|
Non-pressure systems.
| |
4b.
|
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe fittings
with elastomeric seal joints shall comply with ASTM D3212-81.
| |
5.
|
Joints and factory fabricated fittings conforming
to ASTM designation D 2680-70.
| |
6.
|
Pipe, fittings and adaptors shall be joined
by gaskets meeting the requirements of ASTM D 1878.
| |
7.
|
Limited to one to four family structures —
Installations shall be in accordance with all applicable standards
covering installation procedures. Pipe and fittings to be joined with
accurately machined or tapered joints.
| |
8.
|
Limited one to four family structures. Installation
shall be in accordance with all applicable standards covering installation
procedure. Joining methods shall meet applicable standards.
|
E.
Sanitary sumps or receptors — for building sub-drains
— lift stations.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron
|
All building classifications
|
None Available
| ||
Reinforced Concrete
|
All building classifications
|
None Available
|
(1)
| |
Fiberglass
|
All building classifications
|
None Available
|
(2)
| |
Structural Foam SF 30
|
All building classifications
|
PS-15-69
|
(3)
|
NOTES:
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
1.
|
Requires Bituminized Coating.
| |||
2.
|
Fiberglass basins approved by Allegheny County
Health Department Plumbing Board.
| |||
3.
|
As approved by Allegheny County Plumbing Board.
| |||
List of fiberglass basins currently Approved
include:
| ||||
1.
|
Fiberbasins Inc.
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
2.
|
A.K. Plastics Co.
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
3.
|
Jackel-Fiberglass
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
4.
|
Structural Foam SF-30
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
5.
|
Ashland-Plastics
|
Residential
| ||
6.
|
Gerish Fiberglass
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
7.
|
Environmental One Fiberglass Basin
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
8.
|
Liberty Pump #403
|
All Building Classifications
| ||
9.
|
HICO 1300 Super Polyethylene
|
Residential
| ||
10.
|
WRS-5-6 Drainosaur JR.
|
All Building Classification
| ||
11.
|
Liberty Simplex 700 Series
|
All Building Classification
| ||
12.
|
Liberty Duplex 1100 Series
|
All Building Classification
|
A.
Vent piping — above ground within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fitting Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
Brass Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-27-1-67; B-43-80
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Copper Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-26.1-67; B-42-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Copper Tube Types K, L, M & DWV
|
All building classifications
|
H-23.1-70; B-306-81
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(4)
|
Galvanized Steel Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
B-125.2-70; A-120-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(5)
|
Polyvinyl Chlorine PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
D-2665-82; NSF
|
ASTM; ANSI; NSF
|
(6)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
COEX ABD DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Schedule
40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2661-81
|
ASTM; ANSI; NSF
|
(6)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-81
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standard
C-564-82.
|
2.
|
As approved in § 860-68A.
|
3.
|
Utilizing cast iron screwed drainage fittings.
|
4.
|
Utilizing copper DWV solder joint fittings
|
5.
|
Utilizing galvanized malleable iron screwed
fittings.
|
6.
|
Schedule 40, NSF Seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. The pipe shall be protected
from nail penetration where pipe passes through wood partitions by
the use of 16-gauge steel plates or equal protection. Installations
shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation
standards covering material. Approved expansion joints at three story
intervals or as recommended by manufacturer will be required for high
rise construction.
|
B.
Vent piping underground — within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2661-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-81
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
Clay Pipe Extra Strength
|
One to Four Family Structures
|
C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standards
C564-82.
| |
2.
|
As approved in § 860-68A.
| |
3.
|
Schedule 40, NSF seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. Installation shall be
in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation standards
covering material.
| |
4.
|
Vitrified clay sewer pipe for underground building
drains in one to four family structures may be used subject to the
following installation requirements:
| |
a.
|
Pipe shall be extra strength with premium joints.
| |
b.
|
Cut sections of pipe shall have oakum and poured
— bitumastic joints or approved preformed factory joints.
| |
c.
|
Tops of hubs or fittings shall finish flush
or below basement floors where change in pipe material will occur.
| |
d.
|
Requirement of a cleanout at end of main runs,
where main is not an extension of stack. Additional cleanouts along
main run spaced not more than 50 feet apart.
| |
e.
|
Pipe shall be laid on a four inch bed of compacted
slag, sand or equivalent granular material, and an envelope of the
same material at sides and top of pipe. Slag shall be high lime basic
reaction. Minimum thickness of encasement shall be six inches on each
side of pipe, minimum of four inches from top of pipe to underside
of slab, and 12 inches above top of pipe elsewhere. Installations
shall be in accordance with ASTM C-12 Specifications.
| |
f.
|
All vitreous clay ells shall be long radius
type to permit four inches granular cover over top of pipe under floor
slab.
| |
g.
|
Concrete encasement of 3,000 lbs. compressive
strength four inch thick, around and under all vitreous clay traps
and ells as protection against breakage due to settlement or cleanout
operation by rodding.
| |
h.
|
Soil and waste stacks above ground shall be
adequately supported so that no weight load is imposed on the building
drainage system.
|
A.
Storm water drains — above ground within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fitting Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
Brass Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-27-1-67; B-43-80
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Copper Pipe S.P.S.
|
All building classifications
|
H-26.1-67; B-42-83
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Copper Tube Types K, L, M & DWV
|
All building classifications
|
H-23.1-70; B-306-81
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(4)
|
ABS Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2661-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(4)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
FNSF-DWV
|
NSF
|
(4)
|
Galvanized Steel Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
B-125.2-70; A-120-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(5)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standard
C-564-82.
|
2.
|
As approved in § 860-68A.
|
3.
|
Utilizing cast iron screwed drainage fittings.
|
4.
|
Schedule 40, NSF Seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. The pipe shall be protected
from nail penetration where pipe passes through wood partitions by
the use of 16-gauge steel plates or equal protection. Installations
shall be in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation
standards covering material. Approved expansion joints at three story
intervals or as recommended by manufacturer will be required for high
rise construction.
|
5.
|
Minimum size 2 1/2 inches.
|
B.
Building drains — storm water — underground
within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF (DWV); D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(3)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-813
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(3)
|
Clay Pipe Extra Strength
|
One to Four Family Structures
|
C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standards
C564-82.
|
2.
|
As approved in § 860-68A.
|
3.
|
Schedule 40, NSF seal is required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. Installation shall be
in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation standards
covering material.
|
4.
|
Limited one to four family structures —
same bedding and concrete encasement requirements as required for
building sanitary drains.
|
C.
Building sewers — storm — underground
outside buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fitting Extra Heavy
& Service Weight
|
All building classifications
|
A-112.5.1-73; A-74-82
|
ANSI; ASTM
|
(1)
|
Hubless Cast Iron Soil Pipe & Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
301-82
|
CISPI
|
(2)
|
PVC Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2665-82
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(4)
|
ABS Schedule 40
|
All building classifications
|
NSF-DWV; D-2661-81
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(4)
|
ABS Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-628-81
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
Clay Sewer Pipe Extra Length
|
Limited one to four family structure
|
C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(3), (4a)
|
PVC — Z 46
|
All building classifications
|
F-789-82
|
ASTM
|
(4), (4b)
|
PVC — A2000
|
All building classifications
|
F-949
|
ASTM
|
(4), (4b)
|
Polyvinyl Chloride
|
All Bldg..
|
D-3033
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC Sewer Pipe & Fitting
|
Classifications
|
D-3034; D-2729
|
ASTM; ASTM
|
(4a), (4b)
|
ABS Composite Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
D-2680-76
|
ASTM
|
(4), (4b), (7)
|
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS Sewer Pipe
& Fitting
|
All building classifications
|
D-2751-83a
|
ASTM
|
(4), (4b), (4a)
|
Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
C-76-83
|
ASTM
|
(4a)
|
Asbestos Cement Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
C-644-71
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
Corrugated Galvanized Steel Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
A-444-71
|
ASTM
|
(8), (4a)
|
Aluminized Corrugated Steel
|
All building classifications
|
M-274-79
|
AASHTO
|
(4a) Only
|
Bituminized Sewer Pipe
|
Limited One to Four Family Structure
|
D-1861-81
|
(4a), (9)
| |
Non-reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe
|
Limited One to Four Family Structure
|
C-14-82
|
ASTM
|
(5), (4a)
|
Modified Styrene Rubber SR Sewer Pipe
|
D-2852-74
|
ASTM
|
(10), (4a)
| |
Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Tubing
|
Light Weight Heavy Weight
|
F-405-76b; M-294-831; M-252-811
|
ASTM; AASHTO; AASHTO
|
(10), (4a), (11)
|
Polyethylene Smooth Wall
|
D-3350
|
ASTM
|
(4a), (10)
| |
PVC Schedule 40 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC PS 50 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
PVC PS 100 Foam Core
|
All building classifications
|
F-891
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
COEX ABS DWV
|
All building classifications
|
D-2661-81
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
1.
|
Caulked or gasket joints meeting ASTM Standards
C-564-82.
| |
2.
|
As approved in § 860-68A.
| |
3.
|
Premium joints conforming with ASTM C-425-82.
| |
4.
|
Install in accordance with installations standard
covering underground installation of flexible thermoplastic sewer
pipe.
| |
Schedule 40, NSF seal required, solvent cement
shall meet the latest applicable standards for use on PVC/ABS and
the co-mingling of PVC and ABS is prohibited. Installation shall be
in accordance with manufacturers recommendations or installation standards
covering material.
| ||
4a.
|
Non pressure systems.
| |
4b.
|
Joints and fittings using elastomeric seals
shall conform to ASTM 3212-76.
| |
5.
|
Concrete sewer pipe and fittings shall be joined
by means of flexible rubber sealing rings compressed to provide water-tight
joints conforming to ASTM C443, or by listed one-piece molded rubber
couplings. Cement joints are not permitted except for repairs or connections
to existing lines constructed with such joints.
| |
6.
|
Pipe, fittings and adaptors shall be joined
by gaskets meeting the requirements of ASTM D 1869-78.
| |
7.
|
Joints and factory fabricated fittings conforming
to ASTM designation D 2680-76.
| |
8.
|
Bituminized coating required, except where soils
engineering report supports the use of plain galvanized pipe.
| |
9.
|
Limited to one to four family structures. Installations
shall be in accordance with all applicable standards covering installation
procedures. Pipe and fittings to be joined with accurately machined
or tapered joints.
| |
10.
|
Limited to building storm sewers receiving water
from down spouts or conductors not connected to a combination or storm
sewer system but terminating in a street gutter, leaching pit or other
acceptable point of disposal. Material not to be used within five
feet of building or to be over two feet installed depth.
| |
11.
|
Limited to building storm sewers receiving water
from down spouts or conductor not connected to a combination sewer
system. Material not be used with five feet of building.
|
D.
Building — sub soil or foundations drains —
open jointed or perforated pipe.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
A-74-82
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Clay Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
C-4-81; C-700-83
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Asbestos Cement
|
All building classifications
|
C-508-83
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Concrete
|
All building classifications
|
C-14-82; C-76-83
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Bituminized Fiber
|
All building classifications
|
D-2311-81
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Bituminized Corrugated Steel
|
All building classifications
|
A-444-71
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
PVC Sewer Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
D-2729-83
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Modified Styrene (SR) Plastic
|
All building classifications
|
D-3928-81
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Tube Perforated
Form
|
All building classifications
|
F-405-76b
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Perforated Polyethylene
|
All building classifications
|
3350-74; M-294-831; M-252-811
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
Polyethylene Smooth Wall
|
D-3350
|
ASTM
|
(1)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
See § 860-167 for foundation drain installation requirements.
|
E.
Storm or clear water sump receptors.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe
|
All building classifications
| |||
Concrete — Reinforced
|
All building classifications
| |||
Clay Tile
|
All building classifications
| |||
Masonry
|
All building classifications
| |||
Plastic
|
(1)
| |||
Fiberglass
|
(1)
| |||
Structural Foam SF 30
|
All building classifications
|
(1)
|
NOTES:
| |||
---|---|---|---|
1.
|
Fiberglass and plastic receptors approved by
ACPB:
| ||
1.
|
Fiberglass Basins by Jackel
|
All Building Classifications
| |
2.
|
Fiberglass Basins by Fiberbasin, Inc.
|
All Building Classifications
| |
3.
|
Fiber Basins by A.K.
|
All Building Classifications
| |
4.
|
Polycrock Basins by Genova
|
All Building Classifications
| |
5.
|
Ashland-Plastics
|
Limited One to Four Family Structures
| |
6.
|
Gerish Fiberglass
|
All Building Classifications
| |
7.
|
Jackel SF 22 Structural Foam
|
All Building Classifications
|
G.
Roof drain. Presently approved materials:
Cast Iron
| |
Copper
| |
Lead
| |
Aluminum
| |
Plastic — As approved by ACPB
| |
Johns-Manville — Flex-I-drain
| |
Specialty Products — (RD, RDS, RBD, PBDS,
RASD)
|
H.
Outside conductors — (down spouts). Outside
conductors or down spouts shall be approved sheet metal or other acceptable
material.
A.
Chemical waste piping — above ground —
within buildings.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
High Silicon Content Cast Iron Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW) Corrosion Waste
|
(1)
| ||
Borosilicate Glass Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW) C-599-70
|
ASTM
|
(2)
| |
Lead Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW)
|
(3)
| ||
Vulcathene — Polypropylene & Polyethylene
Pipe & Fittings; Joints of Heat Fusion or Vultite Compression
Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
Type I D-1248; Type II D-2146
|
ASTM
|
(5)
| |
Fuseal — Polypropylene Pipe & Fittings
— Sch. 40 Joints — Heat Fusion
|
All building classifications
|
NSF (CW); Type I — 29209, D-2146
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(5)
| |
Orion Fittings, Inc.
| |||||
1.
|
Polyprolene & Polyethylene Pipe & Fittings
— Sch. 40, Heat Fusion Joints
|
All building classifications
|
Type II — 2306, D-2146; D-1248
|
ASTM
|
(5)
|
2.
|
Polypropylene Pipe & Fittings — Sch.
40, Type II — Heat Fusion Joints or "Riontite" Mechanical MJ
Coupler System
|
All building classifications
|
D-2146
|
ASTM
|
(5)
|
3.
|
Fire Retardant — Polypropylene Pipe &
Fittings — Sch. 40, Type II — Heat Fusion Joints or "Riontite"
Mechanical MJ Coupler System
|
All building classifications
|
D-2146 (with flame resistant additives)
|
ASTM
|
(5)
|
4.
|
Borosilicate Glass Pipe & Polypropylene
Fittings — Joined by the "Riontite" mechanical MJ System
|
All building classifications
|
DD-G-541-B; C-599-70
|
FS; ASTM
|
(5)
|
Modified Epoxy Resin Plastic Pipe with Silica
or Fiber Fillers
|
All building classifications
|
(CW)
|
(4), (5)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
Approved Caulked or Mechanical Compression Coupling
Joints.
|
2.
|
Approved Mechanical Compression Coupling Joints.
|
3.
|
Approved Wiped Joints.
|
4.
|
Approved Mechanical Compression Coupling Joints
or Threaded Joints.
|
5.
|
Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers
recommendation or installation standards covering materials.
|
B.
Chemical waste piping — below ground.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
High Silicon Content Cast Iron Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW) Corrosion Waste
|
(1)
| ||
Borosilicate Glass Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW) C-599-70
|
ASTM
|
(2), (5)
| |
Lead Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW)
|
(3)
| ||
Vulcathene — Polypropylene & Polyethylene
Pipe & Fittings — Joints of Heat Fusion or Vultite Compression
Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
Type I — D-1248; Type II — D-2146
|
ASTM
|
(6)
| |
Fuseal — Polypropylene Pipe & Fittings
— Sch. 40, Joints — Heat Fusion
|
All building classifications
|
NSF; (CW) Type I — 29209, D-2146
|
NSF; ASTM
|
(6)
| |
Orion Fittings, Inc.
| |||||
1.
|
Polyprolene & Polyethylene Pipe & Fittings
— Sch. 40, Heat Fusion Joints
|
All building classifications
|
Type II-2306 D-2146; D-1248
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
2.
|
Polypropylene Pipe & Fittings — Sch.
40, Type II — Heat Fusion Joints or "Riontite" Mechanical MJ
Coupler System
|
All building classifications
|
D-2146
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
3.
|
Fire Retardant — Polypropylene Pipe &
Fittings — Sch. 40, Type II — Heat Fusion Joints or "Riontite"
Mechanical MJ Coupler System
|
All building classifications
|
D-2146 (with flame resistant additives)
|
ASTM
|
(6)
|
4.
|
Borosilicate Glass — Pipe & Polypropylene
Fittings — Joined by the "Riontite" mechanical MJ System
|
All building classifications
|
DD-G-541-B; C-599-70
|
FS; ASTM
|
(5)
|
Modified Epoxy Resin Plastic Pipe with Silica
or Fiber Fillers
|
All building classifications
|
(CW)
|
(4)
|
NOTES:
| ||
---|---|---|
1.
|
Approved Caulked or Mechanical Compression Coupling
Joints.
| |
2.
|
Approved Mechanical Compression Coupling Joints.
| |
3.
|
Approved Wiped Joints.
| |
4.
|
Approved Mechanical Compression Coupling Joints
or Threaded Joints.
| |
5.
|
Installation Requirements for Glass Pipe when
Used Underground:
| |
a.
|
All glass pipe shall be coated with at least
1/8" mastic coating including joints. Coating to be administered before
pipe is placed in ditch. After coating pipe is to be laid on a bed
of eight inches of granulated slag, sand, or sandy loam.
| |
b.
|
Piping, after being laid, to be covered by six
inches of granulated slag, sand, or loam and hand filled to a depth
of 12 inches above top of piping. No large boulders or stones to be
placed on pipe at any time.
| |
c.
|
In lieu of protecting glass pipe with a mastic
coating, the Administrative Authority will accept buried glass pipe
when protected by a proper casing, with a thickness capable of supporting
maximum load conditions that can occur in the specific field application
(Example Bury-Pack)
| |
d.
|
It is required that this pipe after being laid,
and tested, shall be inspected by the Administrative Authority and
the inspector be given time to return for a check on the backfill
operation.
| |
6.
|
Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers
recommendation or installation standards covering materials.
|
C.
Chemical vent piping.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
| |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
High Silicon Content Cast Iron Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW) Corrosion Waste
|
(1)
| ||
Borosilicate Glass Pipe
|
All building classifications
|
(CW) C-599-70
|
ASTM
|
(2)
| |
Vulcathene — Polypropylene & Polyethylene
Pipe & Fittings — Joints of Heat Fusion or Vultite Compression
Fittings
|
All building classifications
|
Type I — D-1248; Type II — D-2146
|
ASTM
|
(4)
| |
Fuseal — Polypropylene Pipe & Fittings
— Sch. 40, Joints of Heat Fusion
|
All building classifications
|
NSF (CW) Type I- 29209 D-2146
|
NSF ASTM
|
(4)
| |
Orion Fittings, Inc.
| |||||
1.
|
Polyprolene & Polyethylene Pipe & Fittings
— Sch. 40, Heat Fusion Joints
|
All building classifications
|
Type II — 2306 D-2146; D-1248
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
2.
|
Polypropylene Pipe & Fittings — Sch.
40, Type II — Heat Fusion Joints or "Riontite" Mechanical MJ
Coupler System
|
All building classifications
|
D-2146
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
3.
|
Fire Retardant — Polypropylene Pipe &
Fittings — Sch. 40, Type II — Heat Fusion Joints or "Riontite"
Mechanical MJ Coupler System
|
All building classifications
|
D-2146 (with flame resistant additives)
|
ASTM
|
(4)
|
4.
|
Borosilicate Glass Pipe & Polypropylene
Fittings — Joined by the "Riontite" mechanical MJ System
|
All building classifications
|
DD-G-541-B; C-599-70
|
FS; ASTM
|
(4)
|
Modified Epoxy Resin Plastic Pipe with Silica
or Fiber Fillers
|
All building classifications
|
(CW)
|
(3)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1.
|
Approved Caulked or Mechanical Compression Coupling
Joints.
|
2.
|
Approved Mechanical Compression Coupling Joints.
|
3.
|
Approved Mechanical Compression Coupling Joints
or Threaded Joints.
|
4.
|
Installation shall be in accordance with manufacturers
recommendation or installation standards covering materials.
|
A.
Fittings. The materials of which fittings are made
and to be used in the installation of water distribution, drainage
and/or vent systems shall comply with the applicable standards as
approved by the code and conform to the type of material used. The
fittings shall have no ledges, shoulders or reductions which can retard
or obstruct flow in the piping. Threaded drainage pipe fittings shall
be of the recessed drainage type. Pipes and fittings used for potable
water supply systems shall not contain more than 8.0% lead.
B.
Copper Water tube extrusion method, Malco M, Rothenberger
"R", T. Drill Systems.
(1)
As an alternate to copper fittings the above systems
for handling copper tubing for water distribution is acceptable and
approved subject to the manufacturers instructions and requirements.
(2)
Areas of Permitted Use: This approval provides for
the acceptance of these systems as an acceptable alternate method
of joining copper water distribution tubing in all building classifications.
(3)
Installation Requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with manufacturers specifications and recommendations as
well as code requirements.
C.
Flexible or Mechanical Couplings. As an alternate to galvanized screwed fittings or galvanized water distribution systems, and as an alternate to galvanized screwed drainage fittings on inside above ground roof drains and conductors, flexible to mechanical type couplings may be used for such systems. See Article VI, § 860-92K, for installation requirements.
A.
Compression couplings. For connecting plain end cast
iron soil pipe — no-hub.
Present Approvals
| ||
---|---|---|
No-hub Coupling
|
CISPI
| |
MG Coupling
|
Familian Corp.
| |
No Hub Coupling II
|
U.S., Pipe and Foundry
| |
Band Seal Couplings
|
Mission Clay Products
| |
Husky 4000
|
Anaco
|
Installation of No-hub joints shall be in accordance
with manufacturers recommendations and code requirements.
|
B.
Compression gasket joints — for connecting Bell
& Spigot Cast Iron Soil Pipe meeting ASTM C-564-82 and latest
applicable standards.
C.
Compression gasket — for connecting drains and
cleanouts.
D.
"Donut" sealer rings" sewer joint connectors. Present
approvals.
(1)
Description: Plasticized donut-shaped rings for compression
sealing of sewer pipe joints. Conforms with applicable parts of ASTM
C-443-79, C-425-82 425-82 and D 1869-78.
(2)
Areas of permitted use: Donut sealer rings are approved
to connect and seal the annular space (Hub and Spigot) between any
two approved sewer pipe materials. Available sizes two inches through
two inches.
(3)
Installation requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with manufacturers recommendations and code requirements.
E.
Flexible couplings: sewer and drain pipe connectors
meeting ASTM C452-82, C564-82 and latest applicable standard.
Anaco Uniflex
|
Indiana Seal
| |
Clos-True Inc.
|
Mission Band Seal
| |
D.F.W. Plastic Inc.
|
Murray Quick Seal
| |
Expert
|
PipeConx
| |
Fernco
|
Plumb-Seal
| |
Fernco Model 1059
|
(1)
Description: Plasticized flexible couplings for compression
sealing of plain end sewer and drain pipe with stainless steel compression
bands. Conforms with applicable standards — C425-82, C564-82.
(2)
Areas of permitted use: Flexible couplings are approved
to connect and seal any approved sewer or drain pipe material to material
of same or reducing size or transition of material of same or reducing
size.
(3)
Installation requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with manufacturers specifications and recommendations as
well as code requirements. Unshielded couplings installed horizontally
underground where exists the possibility of deflection, shall be placed
on and covered with at least six inches if stone, gravel, or similar
material. Unshielded couplings installed horizontally above ground
shall have supports placed on the piping within six inches of both
ends of the coupling.
F.
Compression couplings for C I No-hub and other DWV
material.
(1)
Description: A coupling or sleeve made up of a synthetic
rubber gasket and a stainless steel shield and tightening device.
Synthetic rubber meets ASTM C-564-82, the stainless steel is of 300
series as per ASTM 167. Two categories of couplings are available,
one for joining No-hub cast iron t No-hub cast iron and the other
to join, reduce or adapt other approved types of drain, waste, sewer,
and vent materials.
(2)
Areas of permitted use: Category I couplings designed
for connecting plain end cast iron pipe are approved and acceptable
for that use. Category II couplings designed to join, adapt or reduce
other types of approved DWV materials are approved and acceptable
for that use. Couplings used to connect pipes of same or differing
outside diameters must have appropriate synthetic rubber bushings
or sleeves to accommodate pipe size or differing outside diameters.
(3)
Installation requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with manufacturers recommendations and code requirements.
Presently Approved Materials
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
|
---|---|---|---|---|
Drinking Fountains
|
All building classifications
|
1010-8; A112.19.2M-82
|
ARI; ANSI
| |
Drinking Water Coolers Self Contained Mechanically
Refrigerated
|
All building classifications
|
1010-82
|
ARI
| |
Enameled Cast Iron Plumbing Fixtures
|
All building classifications
|
A112.19.1-79
|
ANSI
| |
Earthen Vitreous Glazed Plumbing Fixtures
|
All building classifications
| |||
Formed Metal Porcelain Enameled Sanitary Ware
|
All building classifications
| |||
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyester Resin Bathtubs
|
All building classifications
|
Z124.1-80
|
ANSI
| |
Glass-Fiber Reinforced Polyester Resin Shower
Receptors
|
All building classifications
|
Z124.2-80
|
ANSI
| |
Leisure Jetted Whirlpool Bath
|
All building classifications
|
Z-124.1-80
|
ANSI
| |
Premix Molded Stone Shower Receptor
|
All building classifications
|
CS222-59
|
Disregarding the gelcoated feature
| |
Precast Terrazzo Concrete Shower Receptor
|
All building classifications
|
Meeting FHA Specifications for Materials and
Construction
| ||
Porcelain Enameled Tanks for Domestic Use
|
All building classifications
|
CS115-60
|
CS
| |
Staple Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures
|
All building classifications
|
CS20-63
|
CS
| |
Staple Porcelain Plumbing Fixtures
|
All building classifications
|
CS4-29
|
CS
| |
Stainless Steel Fixtures
|
All building classifications
|
CS243-62
|
CS
| |
Stills, Water; Portable (without heating device)
for U.S.P. Distilled Water
|
All building classifications
|
RR-S-726(1)50
| ||
Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures PVC Schedule
40
|
All building classifications
|
A112.19.2-73
|
ANSI
|
Plumbing Fixtures Lacking National Standards
But Approved ACPB on Basis of Individual Reports
|
Name of Approved Fixture
|
Manufacturer
|
Description
|
Areas of Permitted Use or Limitations
|
---|---|---|---|
Lav. "Acrylglas"
|
Acryglas Corp.
|
Acrylic Lav.
|
All Buildings
|
Lav. "Aurora"
|
Aurora Manufacturing Co.
|
Synthetic Marble Lav.
|
All Buildings
|
Lav. "Contura"
|
American Standard
|
Melamine Lav.
|
All Buildings
|
Lav. "Glamourtec"
|
Glamour Industrial Products, Inc.
|
Acrylic Lav.
|
All Buildings
|
Lav. Cultured Marble
|
Pacific Fiberglass Manuf. Co.
|
Synthetic Lav.
|
All Buildings
|
Lav. Cultured Marble
|
Mathews Marble Manuf.
|
Synthetic Lav.
|
All Buildings
|
"Ramic" — Tub & Wall Units, Shower
& Wall Units & Lavs.
|
P.F.D. Inc.
|
Acrylic & Fiberglass Tub Wall, Shower &
Lav. Units
|
All Buildings
|
"Neuway" Closet Tank
|
Crane Co.
|
ABS Closet Tank
|
All Buildings
|
"Flushmatic" Closet Tank
|
Water Control Products N.A. Inc.
|
Water Saving Closet Tank
|
All Buildings
|
"Geberit" Closet Tank
|
Geberit Manuf. Co.
|
Water Saving Closet Tank
|
All Buildings
|
"Microphor" Model LF-21- Low Flush Water Closet
|
Microphor, Inc.
|
Water Saving Toilet
|
All Buildings
|
Ultra-One/G
|
Eljer Corporation
|
Water Saving Water Closet Combination
|
All Buildings
|
Water Coolers
|
Oasis
|
Drainless Free Standing
|
All Buildings
|
Ultra Low Flush
|
IFO Cascade
|
Water Saving Water Closet Combination
|
All Buildings
|
A.
Cast iron solvent single stack plumbing system. Copper
Solvent Single Stack Plumbing system (when designed and authored by
a professional engineer).
(1)
Description: On engineered copper DWV Single Stack
Self Venting Plumbing system for multi-story buildings. A single stack
design which incorporates the use of two special fittings, aerators
and deaerators as the basis for the self venting features of solvent.
(2)
Areas of permitted use: The approval provides for the acceptance of solvent as an engineered drainage system in the multi-story buildings. The approval requires that the system be designed and authored by a professional engineer, registered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. System design shall be in compliance with the "Copper Solvent Single Stack Plumbing System Design Handbook". published by the Copper Development Association, Inc. and the applicable provisions of the Allegheny County Plumbing Code, Article XV. Under limitations, the approval requires that where urinals are to be installed on this system, the Administrative Authority will require acceptable designs criteria such as, but not limited to automatic flushing units to prevent the degradation of copper DWV by the action of urine.
(3)
Installation requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with approved system design and code requirements. The
Administrative Authority will require the submission, review and approval
of engineering drawings prior to any installations.
B.
I.B.V.S. — Internal back vent system.
(1)
Description:
(a)
The Phelps Dodge Internal Back Vent System for
DWV Plumbing Systems is an engineered system designed to control the
air pressure within the vent system and eliminates the need for conventional
venting by the use of special fittings.
(b)
The system consists of a single stack with special
fittings located at each floor level which act both as deaerators
and mixers. The system is assembled with I.B.V.S, neoprene and stainless
steel band couplings, and utilizes approved conventional DWV materials.
(2)
Areas of permitted use: The approval provides for the acceptance of the Phelps Dodge Internal Back Vent system as an engineered DWV drainage system in the multi-story buildings. The approval requires that the system be designed and authored by a professional engineer, registered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. System design shall be in compliance with the Phelps dodge internal back vent system specifications I.B.V.S. 1001 and the applicable provisions of the Allegheny County Plumbing Code, Article XV. I.B.V.S. design shall comply with drainage and venting principles of Article XV, Plumbing. Under limitations, the approval requires that where urinals are to be installed on this system and utilizing DWV copper as waste line material for the urinals, the Administrative Authority will require acceptable designs criteria such as, but not limited to automatic flushing units to prevent the degradation of copper DWV by the action of urine.
(3)
Installation requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with approved system design and code requirements. The
Administrative Authority will require the submission, review and approval
of engineering drawings prior to any installations.
C.
Automatic plumbing vent. Material or product approval
— Automatic Plumbing Vent — or approved equal meeting
NSF Standard 24.
(1)
Description:
(a)
The Automatic Plumbing Vent is a Vacuum Activated
Valve that is designed as an alternate method of venting "P" traps
of fixtures other than Water Closets in household drainage systems.
These are fixtures that require one and one half inch vent or smaller.
Since the
(b)
Automatic Plumbing Vent serves only to allow
air to enter the system and does not provide for back pressure relief,
a limit, as to the number of fixtures vented by Automatic Plumbing
Vent's and tributary to a single drain line, must be adhered to. This
limitation is identified in the installation requirements. Additionally,
the use of Automatic Plumbing Vent will not eliminate the need for
a main soil or vent stack.
(2)
Areas of permitted use: The approval covers the Automatic
Plumbing Vent device as an acceptable alternate method of venting
plumbing fixtures such as sinks, lavs., bathtubs, showers, laundry
trays, automatic washers and similar fixtures requiring a trap not
larger than two inches. Installation is limited to single family building
two stories or less in height and without corrosive wastes.
(3)
NOTE: The Administrative Authority will consider requests
for use of the Automatic Plumbing Vent on permitted type fixtures
in remodeling installations in other building classifications where
conventional venting requirements would create structural problems
or damage. Also, where the location of such fixtures and their waste
connections to existing drains will not present a black pressure condition.
(4)
Installation requirements.
(a)
The Sealing Washer of the Automatic Plumbing
Vent must be located at least six inches above the top of the trap
arm. To insure compliance with this requirement, the total length
of the pipe between the top of the Directional or Vent tee and the
1 1/2-inch female adapter, in which the Automatic Plumbing Vent
is mounted, shall not be less than four inches.
(b)
The Directional or Vent tee shall be within
the Requirements set forth in Table 860-150A, "Distance of Fixture
Trap from Vent."
(c)
Device is limited to use of Plumbing Fixtures
with a trap size of two inches or smaller and a total of fixture unit
Value of three.
(d)
Two fixtures individually protected by the Automatic
Plumbing Vent may be drained by a Common 1 1/2 inch drain pipe,
provided the fixture unit valve does not exceed three. Where the fixture
unit valve exceeds three or where more that two fixtures are installed
on a common drain, the drain must be increased to two inches. A maximum
of three fixtures, not exceeding a total fixture unit of six, may
be individually protected by Automatic Plumbing Vent's on a common
two inch drain pipe.
(e)
The device is to be installed in accordance with Article XV Plumbing Code and Mfg. recommendations. The device is not to be installed in a sealed wall cavity and is to remain accessible for inspection.
(f)
The Automatic Plumbing Vent may be mounted under
counter top in the base cabinets or in the inside wall behind a ready
access panel.
(g)
Use only a petroleum jelly on the threads to
insure an air-tight fit. Anything else, including pipe-thread compound,
may deteriorate the Automatic Plumbing Vent or its adapter. Hand tighten.
(h)
The device shall not be installed where subject
to back pressure, such as at the base of soil or waste stacks.
D.
Suds pressure zones and suds relief vent.
(1)
Suds pressure zones and suds relief vents —
where required: Where sinks, laundry trays, laundry washing machines,
and similar fixtures in which sudsy detergents are normally used,
discharge at an upper level into a soil or waste stack which also
serves fixtures in other occupancy units at a lower floor level, the
drainage and vent piping for such lower fixtures shall be arranged
so as to avoid connection to suds pressure zones in the sanitary drainage
and vent systems, or a suds relief vent, relieving to a nonpressure
zone, shall be provided at each suds pressure zone where such connections
are installed. In multistory buildings, with more than six branch
intervals of fixtures described above, separate waste and vent stacks
for the lower four branch intervals of fixtures shall be required.
(2)
A suds pressure relief vent must be connected to each
suds pressure zone and installed so as to relieve suds pressure therefrom
to a nonpressure zone in the plumbing system. Suds pressure relief
vents should be at least three quarters of the diameter of the piping
in which the pressure zone occurs, but not less than two inches.
(3)
Suds pressure zones: Suds pressure zones shall be
considered to exist at the following locations in sanitary drainage
and vent systems as indicated in Table B.
(a)
Zone 1. In a soil or waste stack, which serves
fixtures on two or more floors and receives wastes from fixtures wherein
sudsy detergents are used, a zone shall be considered to exist in
the vertical portion upstream of an offset fitting in the riser to
the upper section of the system, in the horizontal portion downstream
of this fitting, and in the horizontal portion upstream of the offset
immediately preceding the next offset fitting. See Table B.
(b)
Zone 2. In a soil or waste stack, which serves
fixtures on two or more floors and receives waste from fixtures wherein
sudsy detergents are used, a zone shall be considered to exist at
the base of the stack and extending upstream. See Table B.
(c)
Zone 3. In a soil or waste system, which serves
fixtures on two or more floors and received wastes from fixtures wherein
sudsy detergents are used, a zone shall be considered to exist downstream
in the horizontal drain from the base of the stack and both upstream
and downstream of the next offset fitting downstream.
(d)
Zone 4. In a soil or waste system, which serves
fixtures on two or more floors and receives wastes from fixtures wherein
sudsy detergents are used, a zone shall be considered to exist in
the vent stack extending upstream from the point of connection to
the base of the soil or waste stack.
Table A — Suds Pressure Relief Vent
| ||
---|---|---|
Waste Size
|
Relief Vent Size
| |
1 1/2
|
2
| |
2
|
2
| |
2 1/2
|
2
| |
3
|
3
| |
4
|
3
| |
5
|
4
| |
6
|
5
| |
8
|
6
|
Table B — Extent of Suds Pressure
Zones for Various Size Soil and Waste Piping
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Extent of Zone (Measure From Fittings)
| |||
Stack Size
|
"U" (Upstream)
|
"D" (Downstream)
| |
1 1/2"
|
5'0"
|
1"6"
| |
2"
|
7'0"
|
1"6"
| |
2 1/2"
|
8'0"
|
2'0"
| |
3
|
10'0"
|
2'6"
| |
4"
|
13'0"
|
3'6"
| |
5"
|
17'0"
|
4'0"
| |
6"
|
20'0"
|
5'0"
|
Standard
|
Source
|
Remarks
| |
---|---|---|---|
Air Gap Standards
|
A40.4
|
ANSI
| |
Pipe — Applied Atmospheric type Anti-Siphon
Devices (Vacuum Breakers)
|
1001-82
|
ASSE
| |
Vacuum Breakers — Anti-Siphon —
Pressure Type
|
1020-82
|
ASSE
| |
Hose Connection Vacuum Breakers
|
1011-82
|
ASSE
| |
Backflow Preventers With Intermediate Atmospheric
Vent
|
1012-78
|
ASSE
| |
Reduced Pressure Principle — Back Pressure
Backflow Preventers
|
1013-80; C506
|
ASSE; AWWA
| |
Double Check Valve Type — Back Pressure
— Back flow Preventers
|
1015-80; C506
|
ASSE; AWWA
| |
Water Closet Flush Tank Ball Cocks
|
1002-79
|
ASSE
| |
Hand (Telephone) Showers
|
1014-79
|
ASSE
| |
Diverters for Plumbing Faucets With Hose Spray
Anti-Siphon Type, Residential Application
|
1025-78
|
ASSE
| |
Wall Hydrant, Frost Proof Automatic Drainage,
Anti-Backflow Types
|
1019-78
|
ASSE
|
B.
A.C.P.B. has approved the CA-90 Ductless Bathroom
fan as manufactured by Rush Hampton Industries.
(1)
Description: The CA-90 Ductless Bathroom fan consists
of a 10 inch by four inch by 3 3/8 inch heavy duty galvanized
casing which houses an Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. labeled electric
dispersal fan and a CA-90 ejector cartridge. The fan pulls air through
the unit, past the open CA-90 cartridge, and air saturated with CA-90
is ejected from the unit, diffusing sanitized air throughout the bathroom.
The chemical CA-90 is a non-toxic chemical, found to be effective
in destroying odor causing bacteria.
(3)
Installation requirements:
(a)
Fan shall be installed so as to operate at all
times when bathroom light is turned on in public toilet rooms. In
private toilet rooms, the fan may be activated independently.
(b)
Unit shall be installed in a vertical, upright
position in the wall with the cartridge in the top vertical position.
(c)
Unit shall bear the label of the Underwriters'
Laboratories, Inc.
(d)
The manufacturer's recommendations for installation
shall be strictly followed.
(e)
The manufacturer shall make available, on a
regular six month basis, such supply of chemical refills as may be
necessary.
(f)
A maximum of 100 square feet of floor area shall
be serviced by each CA-90 unit.
C.
Allegheny County Plumbing Board has approved the NUTONE
NU A-40 and NUA-40L Non-ducted bathroom fan.
(1)
Description: The non-ducted recirculation fan; or
fan and light combination provided with deodorizing replaceable pellets
shall be acceptable for ventilation of bathrooms.
(3)
Installation requirements:
(a)
Fan shall be installed so as to operate at all
times when bathroom light is turned on in public toilet rooms. Private
toilet rooms, the fan may be activated independently.
(b)
Fan shall bear the label of Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc.
(c)
The manufacturer's recommendation for installation
shall be strictly followed.
(d)
The deodorizing pellets must be replaced no
less frequently than 30 days.
(e)
A maximum of 375 cubic feet shall be serviced
by each Nutone fan; or fan and light combination.
D.
Allegheny County Plumbing Board has approved the BROAN
Model 686, 682 and 682L Duct-free bathroom fan.
(1)
Description:
(a)
The non-ducted recirculation fan or fan and
light combination provided with deodorizing replaceable pellets shall
be acceptable for ventilation of bathrooms.
(2)
Installation requirements:
(a)
Fan shall be installed so as to operate at all
times when bathroom light is turned on in public toilet rooms. Private
toilet rooms, the fan may be activated independently.
(b)
Fan shall bear the label of Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc.
(c)
The manufacturer's recommendation for installation
shall be strictly followed.
(d)
The deodorizing pellets must be replaced no
less frequently than 30 days.
(e)
A maximum of 375 cubic feet shall be serviced
by each BROAN fan; or fan and light combination.
Standards
|
Source
|
Notes
| |
---|---|---|---|
Automatic Storage Type Water Heaters with input
less than 50,000 BTU per hour, Approval Requirements for Vol.1
|
Z21.10.1-71
|
ANSI
| |
Circulating Tank, Instantaneous and Automatic
storage type water heaters — Approval Requirements for Vol.
III
|
Z21.10.3-71
|
ANSI
| |
Water Heaters, Side Arm Type
|
Z21.1-2.63
|
ANSI
| |
Draft Hoods, Listing Requirements for
|
A21.12-71
|
ANSI
| |
Electric Water Heaters
|
174-56
|
UL
| |
Home Laundry Equipment, Plumbing Requirements
for
|
A197.2-73 1007-79
|
ANSI ASSE
| |
Household Dishwasher, Plumbing Requirements
for
|
A197.1-73 1006.79
|
ANSI ASSE
| |
Household Food Waste Disposer Units, Plumbing
Requirements for
|
A197.3-73 1008-79
|
ANSI ASSE
| |
Vents, Gas
|
441-64
|
UL
| |
Raypak — Heating and Potable Water System
|
C.
Caulking ferrules. Caulking Ferrules shall be of red
brass and shall be in accordance with the following table:
Pipe Sizes
(inches)
|
Inside Diameter
|
Length
(inches)
|
Minimum Weight Each
| |
---|---|---|---|---|
2
|
2 1/4
|
4 1/2
|
1 lb. 0 oz.
| |
3
|
3 1/4
|
4 1/2
|
1 lb. 12 oz.
| |
4
|
4 1/4
|
4 1/2
|
2 lb. 8 oz.
|
D.
Soldering bushings. Soldering bushings shall be of
red brass in accordance with the following table:
Pipe Sizes
(inches)
|
Minimum Weight Each
| |
---|---|---|
1 1/4
|
6 oz.
| |
1 1/2
|
8 oz.
| |
2
|
14 oz.
| |
2 1/2
|
1 lb. 6 oz.
| |
3
|
2 lb. 0 oz.
| |
4
|
3 lb. 8 oz.
|
E.
Floor flanges — water closets. Floor flanges
for water closets or similar fixtures shall be not less than 1/8 inch
thick for brass, 1/4 inches thick, and not less than two inch caulking
depth for cast iron or galvanized malleable iron. Flanges shall be
caulked, soldered or threaded into other metal. If of approved plastics,
they shall conform to applicable ASTM standards. Closet screws and
bolts shall be brass.
F.
Cleanout plugs.
(1)
Cleanout plugs shall be of brass or approved plastic
and shall have raised or countersunk heads, except that where raised
heads will cause a tripping hazard, countersunk heads shall be used.
(3)
Description: A cleanout cap in sizes 1 1/2",
2", 3" and 4" for testing or permanent cleanouts for plastic, cast
iron or steel pipe. Manufactured of Neoprene Rubber conforming to
ASTM C-564 specifications and reinforced on the inside by a rigid
plastic disc.
(4)
Areas of permitted use: The approval provides for the acceptance of Elastomeric caps for testing and/or permanent cleanouts, for drainage systems installed within the jurisdiction of the Allegheny County Plumbing Code, Article XV.
(5)
Installation requirements: Installation shall be in
accordance with manufacturers recommendations and/or code requirements
relating to cleanout locations and accessibility.
G.
Flush pipes and materials. Flush pipes and fittings
shall be of nonferrous material. When of brass or copper tubing, the
material shall be at least 0.0313 inches in thickness. (No. 20 U.S.
gauge)
H.
Waterproofing membrane — shower pan liner and
under-deck Flashings. Approved materials.
Chloraloy 240
| |
Carlisle Sure-Seal Butyl Rubber membrane
| |
DTS Chlorinated Polyethylene Water proofing
membrane manufactured by Oatey Company
|
I.
Plastic roof flashings. Approved materials.
Genoval Snap Fit
| |
Specialty Products — Triple "O" Ring
| |
W-F Products — Flexible PVC
|
Alcan Aluminum Pipe
|
Aqua-Flo Connectors — Flexible Metal Connectors
|
Bondstrand Fiberglass Pipe — Potable Water
|
Brass Craft Polylock Fitting
|
Broan Ductless Fan Model 686-686SF Air Freshener
|
Canplas/Backwater Valve — Residential
|
ETI Ultra Rib Sewer Pipe
|
Facet Glos Lavs
|
Fernco Flexible Fittings
|
Fernco Coupling Model 1059
|
Flushtrol Flush Valve
|
Forge Welded Copper Tubing WK WL WM
|
Grabber Fitting for potable water
|
IFO Cascade — Ultra low flushtoilet
|
Leisure Jetted Whirlpool Bath
|
Oasis Drinking Fountain — Drainless free
standing
|
Raychem HWAT System
|
Raypak — Heating and Potable Water System
|
Rothenberger R System
|
T. Drill
|
Black & Galvanized Steel Pipe
|
ANSI B125.270-ASTM A12-69
|
Cast Iron Pressure Pipe
|
ANSI A21.1-67 — ASTM A377-79
|
Cast Iron Pressure Pipe Fittings
|
ANSI A21.10-71
|
Cast Iron Screwed Fittings (125 and 250 lbs.)
|
ANSI B16.4063 — ASTM A126.66
|
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and fittings Extra heavy
and Service Weight
|
ANSI A112.5.1-68 — ASTM A74-82
|
Hubless Cast Iron Sanitary System with No-hub
System Fittings
|
CISPI — 301-82
|
Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Pipe
|
ANSI A40.5-43
|
Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings
|
ANSI B16.12-77
|
Cast Iron Water Pipe 2" x 2 1/2"
|
ANSI — A21.12-71 — AWWA 112.65
|
Malleable Iron fittings, (Threaded) 150 lbs.
|
ANSI B16.3-77
|
Galvanized Pipe and Fittings
|
FS — WWP-40BB(1)-64
|
Wrought Iron Pipe
|
ANSI B34.2-66 — ASTM A72-66
|
Pipe Threads (except drymeal)
|
ANSI — B2.1-68
|
Valves, Cast Iron, Gate, 125 and 250 lbs. Threaded
and Flanged
|
F.S. WW-V-589-66
|
Cast Bronze Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes
|
ANSI — B16.26-75
|
Cast Bronze Screwed Fittings (125 and 250 lbs.)
|
ANSI — B16.15-78
|
Cast Bronze Solder Joint Drainage Fittings (DWV)
|
ANSI — B16.23-76
|
Cast Bronze Solder Joint Pressure Fittings
|
ANSI — B16.18-78
|
Bronze Flanges and Flanged Fittings (150 &
300 lbs.)
|
ANSI — B16.24-62
|
Copper Pipe S.P.S.
|
ANSI — H26.1-67
|
ASTM — B42-83
| |
Copper Pipe Threadless (TP)
|
ANSI — H23/3-67
|
ASTM — B75-81a
| |
Seamless Copper Tube
|
ANSI — H23.3-67
ASTM — B75-62
|
Copper Water Tube Types K.L. & M.
|
ANSI — H23.3-67
ASTM — B88-83
|
Copper Drainage Tube Type DWV
|
ANSI — H23.6-67
ASTM — B306.81
|
Seamless Brass Tube
|
ANSI — H23.6-67
|
ASTM — B135.71a
| |
Seamless Red Brass Pipe
|
ANSI — H27.1-67
ASTM — B43-80
|
Wrought Copper and Bronze Solder Joint Pressure
Fittings
|
ANSI — B16.22-80
|
Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder
Joint Drainage Fittings
|
ANSI — B16-29-80
|
Lead Pipe and Traps
|
FS WW-P-350b-76
|
Unions, Brass and Bronze, 250 lbs.
|
FS WW-U-516a-67
|
Valve, Ball
|
FS WW-V-35a-65
|
Valves, Bronze; Angle, Check and Globe, 125
& 150 lbs; threaded and Flanges
|
FS WW-V-51a-(2)-54
|
Valves, Bronze; Gate, 125 & 150 lbs, Threaded
& Flanged
|
FS WW-V-54c-66
|
Pipe Fittings, Bronze and Ferrous (bushings,
plugs and locknuts) threaded
|
FS WW-P-471a(2)-64
|
ASTM
|
NSF
| |
---|---|---|
ABS PI; Sch. 40 & 80
|
D-1527
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
SDR.PR
|
D-2282
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Composite Sewer Pipe
|
D-2680
| |
ABS Fittings; Socket Sch.40
|
D-2468
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Socket Sch.80
|
D-2469
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Threaded Sch.80
|
D-2465
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
ABS-DWV Pipe & Fittings; DWV Sch.40
|
D-2661
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Sewer
|
D-2751
| |
Composite Sewer Pipe
|
D-2680
| |
ABS Solvent Cement
|
D-2235
| |
PVC Pipe:
| ||
Sch. 40,80,120
|
D-1785
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
SDR-PR
|
D-2241
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
PVC Tubing
|
D-2740
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
PVC Fittings:
| ||
Socket Sch.40
|
D-2466
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Socket Sch.80
|
D-2465
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Threaded Sch.80
|
D-2464
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
PVC — Bell — End Pipe: Bell Socket
Joints
|
D-2672
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
Socket Line Couplings: Sch.40 & 80
|
D-3036
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
PVC-DWV Pipe and Fittings:
| ||
DWV Pipe, Sch.40
|
D-2665
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
PVC Sewer Pipe
|
D-2729
| |
Sewer, Type PSP
|
D-3033
| |
Sewer, Type PSM
|
D-3034
| |
PVC Solvent Cement
|
D-2564
| |
CPVC Pipe, Fittings and Cement
|
D-2846 H&C-W.D.
|
No. 14 P.W.
|
PE Pipe: Sch. 40 & 80 O.D.
| ||
Base
|
D-2477
|
No.14 P.W.
|
SDR-PR, I.D. Base
|
D-2239
|
No.14 P.W.
|
PE Tubing
|
D-2737
|
No.14 P.W.
|
PE Smooth Wall
|
D-3350
|
No.14 P.W.
|
Corrugated PE Drainage Tubing
|
F-405-77a
| |
PE Fittings Butt Fusion, Sch. 40
|
D-2610
|
No.14 P.W.
|
Butt Fusion, Sch. 80
|
D-2611
|
No.14 P.W.
|
Socket Fusion for SDR 11.0 PE Pipe
|
D-2683
|
No.14 P.W.
|
PB Pipe:
| ||
SDR-PR, I.D. Base
|
D-2662
|
No.14 P.W.
|
SDR-PR, O.D. Base
|
D-3000
|
No.14 P.W.
|
PB Pipe
|
D-3309 H&C-W.D.
|
No.14 P.W.
|
PB Tubing
|
D-2666
|
No.14 P.W.
|
PB Tubing
|
D-3309 H&C W.D.
|
No.14 P.W.
|
Plastic Insert Fittings for PE & PB Pipe
|
D-2609
|
No.14 P.W.
|
SR Pipe & Fittings
|
D-2852
| |
SR Solvent Cement
|
D-3122
| |
Plastic DWV Fitting Patterns
|
D-3311
| |
Asbestos Cement Non-Pressure Sewer Pipe
|
ASTM C428-81
| |
Asbestos Cement Building Sewer Pipe
|
ASTM-C644-71
| |
Asbestos Cement Pressure Water Pipe
|
ASTM-C296-83
| |
Asbestos Cement Perforated Drain Pipe
|
ASTM C508-83
| |
Bituminized Fiber Sewer Pipe and Fittings
|
ASTM D1861-83
| |
Clay Drain Tile
|
ASTM C4-81
| |
Perforated Bituminized Fibert Drain Pipe
|
ASTM D2312, D2313-65
| |
Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe, Standard Strength
|
ASTM C-13-65
| |
Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe, Extra Strength
|
ASTM C200-65
| |
Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe, Perforated Standard
and Extra Strength
|
ASTM C211-68
| |
Clay Pipe Flexible Joint (compression)
|
ASTM C425-82
| |
Concrete Sewer Pipe
|
ASTM C14-82
| |
Concrete Sewer Pipe, reinforced
|
ASTM C76-83
|
Automatic Relief Valves
|
ANSI Z21.22-79
|
Pressure Reducing Valves for domestic water
Supply Systems
|
ASSE No. 1003-81
|
Brass Cleanout Plugs
|
CS 188-66
|
Caulking Lead, Type I
|
FS-QQ-C-40-63
|
Cement Lining for Cast Iron Pipe
|
ANSI — A21.4-64
|
Chlorinated Polyethylene Sheeting for Shower
Pans
|
ASTM D4068-81
|
Coal-tar Enamel, Protective Coating
|
AWWA — C203-66
|
Compound — Plumbing Fixture Setting
|
FS — TT-P-1536a-77
|
Compression Couplings for Vitrified Clay Plain
End Pipe
|
ASTM — C594-74
|
Compression Joints, Vitrified Clay Pipe Bell
and Spigot Pipe
|
ASTM — C425-82.
|
Copper Sheet, Strip, Plate and Rolled Bar
|
ASTM — B152-83
|
Flange Dimensions, Standard (classes 125 &
250 Cast Iron Flanges, classes 250, 250 & 300 Bronze Flanges)
(land Use)
|
FS-WW-F-406a(1)-43
|
Gaskets, Plumbing Fixture Setting
|
FS-HH-C-116-36
|
Grease Interceptors
|
PDI-G101-82
|
Hangers and Supports, Pipe
|
FS-WW-H-171C(1)-64
|
Plastic Oddities — No Wax Flexible Toilet
Seal Gasket
| |
Plastic Oddities — Back water valves (French
Drain Only)
| |
Rubber Gasketed Joints for Cast Iron and Ductile
Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
|
ANSI — A21.11-72
|
Rubber Gaskets for Cast Iron Pipe and Fittings
|
ASTM — C564-82
|
Rubber rings for Asbestos — Cement Pipe
|
ASTM C1869-82
|
Rubber Gaskets for Concrete Sewer Pipe
|
ASTM C433-79
|
Sheet Lead, Grade A
|
FS-QQ-L-201F-2-70
|
Soft Solder
|
FS-QQ-S-571d-63
|
Water Hammer Arresters
|
ANSI — A112.26.1-69; ASSE 1010-82
|