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  1. jar546

    IPC 305.3 Compliance Sleeved Through Foundation

    Is this compliant, yes or no?
  2. A

    Sharkbite on low temperature hydronic baseboard heaters

    Hello all and thanks for taking the time to read/reply on this topic. I have read about failures of off brand push connect fittings failing when used on copper/hydronic baseboard, but that was also in higher heat systems. My system I am currently building is low 120 degrees and the heat is...
    • atvjoel
    • Thread
    • baseboard hydronic plumbing code push connector sharkbite
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  3. G

    Will PVC and PEX pass Insepction?

    Hi I'm converting one family to two family. I want to use PVC and PEX since they are cheaper, easier to install and more durable. I looked up and found they were unanimously approved by DOB in 2019 for residential building below six stories. However, several GCs and plumbers told me inspectors...
  4. W

    What is the logic behind IPC 715.1 "Backwater Valves"?

    The code reads: 715.1 Sewage Backflow Where plumbing fixtures are installed on a floor with a finished floor elevation below the elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer, such fixtures shall be protected by a backwater valve installed in the building...
  5. R

    Insulation of CPVC water lines in South Florida

    We are building a small story 6 unit apartment building (Occupancy Type R2) in Ft. Lauderdale Florida and wanted to know if the CPVC water lines throughout the units would generally need to be insulated?
    • RPM001
    • Thread
    • cpvc florida building code insulation plumbing code
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  6. F

    Wet Vent - Configuration A or B?

    I am grateful for your consideration. Is configuration A or B (please see photo here) compliant with the UPC? I'm pretty sure A is but have doubts on B. If both are compliant, which would you prefer? Thanks!
  7. jar546

    Goodbye Workmanship?

    What skills do you really need anymore? Is this becoming a plug and play world? #flexomania
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • flex connections plumbing plumbing code water heater
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  8. jar546

    TPR Discharge Pipe in existing condo

    For a simple water heater changeout with a permit issued, requiring an inspection of a condo unit. How would you handle this situation knowing that dozens of other condos in this high-rise have been piped this way for decades?
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • plumbing code tpr discharge tpr valve
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  9. jar546

    When a plumber is clueless

    Enjoy this one!
    • jar546
    • Thread
    • plumbing code plumbing code violation sanitary tees
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  10. S

    Does a waste line connecting to sewer line have to be underground?

    Hi all - we are about to start a project where we are converting our detached garage into a mother-in-law unit and adding a new bathroom with a shower, sink and toilet in it. The new bathroom will need to connect to the main sewer line and have a waste line/drain line (not sure what the right...
    • SJP415
    • Thread
    • building code codes plumbing plumbing code remodel sewer sewer line waste line
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  11. A

    Common Area Restrooms in Apartment Buildings

    Are common areas in apartment buildings, such as gyms and community rooms, required to have restrooms? I've seen plenty of these areas without restrooms but can't find anything in the code that says they are not required. Additionally, unless the room had less than 10 occupants, 2+ restrooms...
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