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What is NYC MC § 1202.4?

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This section outlines the standards for hydronic piping materials, specifying that they must conform to various ASTM and AWWA standards for different materials. It also mandates protection of the exterior of the pipe from corrosion and degradation. Applies to building owners using hydronic piping systems.

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1202.4 Piping materials standards.

MC § 1202.4

Hydronic pipe shall conform to the standards listed in Table 1202.4. The exterior of the pipe shall be protected from corrosion and degradation. Table 1202.4Hydronic Pipe MaterialStandard (see Chapter 15)MaterialStandard (see Chapter 15)Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipeASTM D 1527; ASTM F 2806Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic pipeASTM D 2846; ASTM F 441; ASTM F 442Copper, brass or copper-alloy pipeASTM B 42; ASTM B 43; ASTM B 302Copper, brass or copper-alloy tube (Type K, L or M)ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 135; ASTM B 251Cross-linked polyethylene/aluminum/cross-linked polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) pressure pipeASTM F 1281;CSA B137.10Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubingASTM F 876; ASTM F 877Ductile iron pipeAWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.51Polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) pressure pipeASTM F 1282; CSA B137.9Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipeASTM F 2389Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipeASTM D 1785; ASTM D 2241Raised temperature polyethylene (PE-RT)ASTM F 2623; ASTM F 2769Steel pipeASTM A 53 / A 53M; ASTM A 106Steel tubingASTM A 254

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