Section PC 702: Materials

702.1 Above-ground sanitary drainage and vent pipe.

Above-ground soil, waste and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.1.

Table 702.1
Above-Ground Drainage and Vent Pipe

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall a	ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; ASTM F 1488; CSA B181.1
Brass pipe	ASTM B 43
Cast-iron pipe	ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301
Copper or copper-alloy pipe	ASTM B 42; ASTM B 302
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K or L)	ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251
Ductile iron	AWWA C151
Galvanized steel pipe	ASTM A 53
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200), and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall a	ASTM D 2665; ASTM F 891; ASTM F 1488; CSA B181.2
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. and a solid, cellular core or composite wall a	ASTM D 2949; ASTM F 1488
Stainless steel drainage systems, Types 304 and 316L	ASME A112.3.1

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited to residential buildings five stories or less in height.

702.2 Underground building sanitary drainage and vent pipe.

Underground building sanitary drainage and vent pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.2.

Table 702.2
Underground Building Drainage and Vent Pipe

 

Material	Standard
Cast-iron pipe	ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301
Copper or copper alloy tubing (Type K or L)	ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251
Ductile iron	AWWA C151
Polyolefin pipe	ASTM F 1412; CSA B181.3
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200), and DR 24 (PS 140); with a solid, cellular core or composite wall a	ASTM D 2665; ASTM F 891; ASTM F 1488; CSA B181.2
Stainless steel drainage systems, Type 316L	ASME A112.3.1

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited to residential buildings five stories or less in height.

702.3 Building drain pipe.

Building drain pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 702.3.

Table 702.3
Building Sewer Pipe

Material	Standard
Cast-iron pipe	ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic a	ASTM F 437; ASTM F 438; ASTM F 439
Copper or copper-alloy tubing (Type K or L)	ASTM B 75; ASTM B 88; ASTM B 251
Ductile iron	AWWA C151
Galvanized steel pipe	ASTM A 53; ASTM A 123
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe (Type DWV, SDR26, SDR35, SDR41, PS50 or PS100) a	ASTM D 2665; ASTM D 3034; ASTM F 891; CSA B182.2; CSA B182.4; CSA B181.2
Stainless steel drainage systems, types 304 and 316L	ASME A112.3.1

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited to residential buildings five stories or less in height.

702.4 Fittings.

Pipe fittings shall be approved for installation with the piping material installed and shall comply with the applicable standards listed in Table 702.4.

Table 702.4
Pipe Fittings

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters a	ASTM D 2661; ASTM F 628; CSA B181.1
Acrylonotrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters	ASTM D 2751
Brass	ASTM B 62
Cast iron	ASME B16.4; ASME B16.12; ASTM A 74; ASTM A 888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic a	ASTM F 437; ASTM F 438; ASTM F 439
Copper or copper alloy	ASME B16.15; ASME B16.18; ASME B16.22; ASME B16.23; ASME B16.26; ASME B16.29
Galvanized steel	ASTM A 153; ASME B16.3
Ductile iron	AWWA C110
Malleable iron	ASME B16.3
Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe a	ASTM F 2306 / F 2306M
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic in IPS diameters a	ASTM D 2665; ASTM F 1866
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe in sewer and drain diameters a	ASTM D 3034
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic pipe with a 3.25-inch O.D. a	ASTM D 2949
Stainless steel drainage systems, Types 304 and 316L	ASME A112.3.1

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   Limited to residential buildings five stories or less in height.

702.5 Temperature rating.

Where the waste water temperature will be greater than 140°F (60°C), the sanitary drainage piping material shall be rated for the highest temperature of the waste water.

702.6 Chemical waste system.

A chemical waste system shall be completely separated from the sanitary drainage system. The chemical waste shall be treated in accordance with Section 803.2 before discharging to the sanitary drainage system. Separate drainage systems for chemical wastes and vent pipes shall be constructed in accordance with Section 803.3.