IPC - 606.1(5) Full-Open Valve

[Bryan Holland]

5. On the top of every water down-feed pipe in occupancies other than one- and two-family residential occupancies.

Can someone explain exactly what this is refering to and what the requirement is...

THANKS!

 

[globe trekker]

Bryan,

See the attached link for a short explanation of "down feed" piping.

http://www.division22.com/infodetail.asp?info=65

The "full open" type valves are required on these type of piping installs.

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