(A) General. The joint shall provide a permanent seal against exfiltration and infiltration.
(B) Clay tile. Clay tile bell connections shall be sealed with acid and alkaline resistant material.
(C) Cast iron soil pipe joints. The joints shall be caulked with hemp or jute and sealed with molten lead or a plastic collar shall be used.
(D) Elastomeric gasket joints. The critical sealing dimensions of the bell, spigot and gasket shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard dimensions and tolerances. The elastomerics compound shall comply in all respects with the physical requirements specified in ASTM D1869, C391 or C443. The gasket shall provide an adequate compressive force against the sealing surfaces of the bell and spigot so as to effect a positive seal under all combinations of the joint tolerances. The gasket shall be the only element depended upon to make the joint flexible and watertight.
(E) Solvent cement joint. The dimensions of the socket for the cemented joint shall conform to ASTM standards. The solvent cement shall meet the requirements of ASTM D2564. The assembly shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedure or with ASTM Recommended Practice D2855.
(1998 Code, § 3-209B)