18-29-705.9.1 Caulked joints.

   Every lead-caulked joint for hub and spigot soil pipe shall be firmly packed with oakum or hemp and filled with molten lead not less than 1 inch (25 mm) deep and not to extend more than 1/8 inch (3 mm) below the rim of the hub. Paint, varnish or other coatings shall not be permitted on the jointing material until after the joint has been tested and approved. Lead shall be run in one pouring and shall be caulked tight. Acid-resistant rope and acid-proof cement shall be permitted.

18-29-705.10 Steel.

   Joints between galvanized steel pipe or fittings shall comply with Sections 18-29-705.10.1 and 18-29-705.10.2.

18-29-705.10.1 Threaded joints.

   Threads shall conform to ASME B 1.20.1. Pipe joint compound or tape shall be applied on the male threads only.

(Amend Coun. J. 10-14-21, p. 37722, Art. VII, § 5)

18-29-705.10.2 Mechanical joints.

   Joints shall be made with an approved elastomeric seal. Mechanical joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

18-29-705.11 Deliberately omitted.

18-29-705.12 PVC plastic.

   Joints between PVC plastic pipe or fittings shall comply with Sections 18-29-705.12.1 through 18-29-705.12.3.

18-29-705.12.1 Mechanical joints.

   Mechanical joints on drainage pipe shall be made with an elastomeric seal conforming to ASTM C1173, ASTM D3212 or CSA CAN/CSA B602. Mechanical joints shall not be installed in above-ground systems, unless otherwise approved. Joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.