jar546
CBO
In Type I or II construction, other than a plenum space, what are the limitations of using PVC or PEX in Type I or II buildings?
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PVC, PEX in Ceilings and Walls
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mtlogcabin
SAWHORSE
603.1.2 Piping.
The use of combustible piping materials shall be permitted where installed in accordance with the limitations of the International Mechanical Code and the International Plumbing Code.
The use of combustible piping materials shall be permitted where installed in accordance with the limitations of the International Mechanical Code and the International Plumbing Code.
jar546
CBO
The IMC covers plenum spaces, but the IPC does not cover this in great detail for Type I & II buildings, so I wondered if this is covered elsewhere.
Paul Sweet
SAWHORSE
Combustible piping requires rated penetrations. Non-combustible piping just requires the annular space to be filled to prevent passage of hot gases.
steveray
SAWHORSE
Not necessarily…..depends on the assembly being rated per Ch. 6or Ch. 7…