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What is NYC PC § 1102.7?

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This section outlines the requirements for pipe fittings used in plumbing installations, specifying that they must be approved for the corresponding piping material and conform to established standards. The fittings should not obstruct flow and must adhere to specific standards listed in Table 1102.7. Applies to building owners installing plumbing systems.

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1102.7 Fittings.

PC § 1102.7

Pipe fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping material installed, and shall conform to the respective pipe standards or one of the standards listed in Table 1102.7. The fittings shall not have ledges, shoulders or reductions capable of retarding or obstructing flow in the piping. Threaded drainage pipe fittings shall be of the recessed drainage type. Table 1102.7Pipe Fittings MaterialStandardMaterialStandardAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters aASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; CSA B181.1Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diametersASTM D 2751BrassASTM B 62Cast-ironASME B16.4; ASME B16.12; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301; ASTM A 74Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic aASTM F 437; ASTM F 438; ASTM F 439Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, L)ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251Ductile ironAWWA C110Galvanized steelASTM A 153; ASME B16.3High-density polyethylene (HDPE)ASTM D 3350Malleable ironASME B16.3Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe aASTM F 2306 / F 2306MPolyolefin aCSA B181.3; ASTM F 1412; ASTM D 2657Polypropylene (PP) plastic pipe aASTM F 2764; ASTM F 3219Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic aASTM D 2464; ASTM D 2466; ASTM D 2467; CSA B137.2; ASTM D 2665; ASTM D 3311; ASTM F 1866Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters aASTM D 3034Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) plastic pipe aASTM F 1673; CSA B181.3Stainless steel drainage systems, Type 316LASME A112.3.1Vitrified clayASTM C 425 a. Limited to residential buildings five stories or less in height.

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