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What is NYC PC § 702.4?

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This section outlines the requirements for pipe fittings used in conjunction with various piping materials, specifying that they must be approved for installation and comply with applicable standards. The statute includes a table detailing the standards for different materials. Applies to building owners using specified pipe fittings in residential buildings five stories or less.

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702.4 Fittings.

PC § 702.4

Pipe fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping material installed and shall comply with the applicable standards listed in Table 702.4. Table 702.4Pipe Fittings Material Standard Material Standard Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters aASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; CSA B181.1Acrylonotrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diametersASTM D 2751BrassASTM B 62Cast ironASME B16.4; ASME B16.12; ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic aASTM F 437; ASTM F 438; ASTM F 439Copper or copper alloyASME B16.15; ASME B16.18; ASME B16.22; ASME B16.23; ASME B16.26; ASME B16.29Galvanized steelASTM A 153; ASME B16.3Ductile ironAWWA C110Malleable ironASME B16.3Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe aASTM F 2306 / F 2306MPolyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in IPS diameters aASTM D 2665; ASTM F 1866Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters aASTM D 3034Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. aASTM D 2949Stainless steel drainage systems, Types 304 and 316LASME A112.3.1 For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm. a. Limited to residential buildings five stories or less in height.

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