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Above-ground soil, waste and vent pipe shall conform to the respective standard listed in Table 18-29-702.1. The use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe shall be limited to buildings three stories or less in height intended for residential occupancy. The use of DWV copper tubing shall not be permitted in any structure or plumbing system.
(Amend. Coun. J. 3-27-02, p. 82090, § 3)
Material | Standard |
Material | Standard |
Brass pipe | ASTM B 43 |
Cast-iron pipe hub & spigot c | ASTM A 74; CISPI 301; ASTM A 888 |
Cast iron pipe hubless a | ASTM A 888; CISPI 301 |
Copper or copper-alloy pipe | ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302 |
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K, L, or M) | ASTM 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251; ASTM B 306 |
Galvanized steel pipe | ASTM A 53 |
Glass pipe b | ASTMC 1053 |
Ductile iron pipe b | AWWA C151; AWWA C115 |
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
a
plastic pipe (Schedule 40) | ASTM D 2665; ASTM D 2449; ASTM F 891 d; CSA CAN/CSA-B181.2 |
High silicon content cast iron pipe b | ASTM A 377-1984 |
Polypropylene or Polyvinylfluorodene (PVDF) a, b | ASTM F1412 |
a In any building three stories or less in height for residential occupancy only.
b Approved for acid waste only, on private system, not to be connected to the public sewer.
c Lead and oakum joints only.
d Use shall be limited to gravity drainage and venting only and shall not be allowed for pressurized drain, waste or venting applications.
(Amend Coun. J. 3-27-02, p. 82090, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 7-29-15, p. 3537, § 4)