705.18 Caulking ferrules.

Ferrules shall be of red brass and shall be in accordance with Table 705.18.

Table 705.18
Caulking Ferrule Specifications

 

Pipe Sizes (inches)	Inside Diameter (inches)	Length (inches)	Minimum Weight Each
2	2 1/4	4 1/2	1 pound
3	3 1/4	4 1/2	1 pound 12 ounces
4	4 1/4	4 1/2	2 pounds 8 ounces

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 ounce = 28.35 g, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.

705.19 Soldering bushings.

Soldering bushings shall be of red brass and shall be in accordance with Table 705.19.

Table 705.19
Soldering Bushing Specifications

 

Pipe Sizes (inches)	Minimum Weight Each
1 1/4	6 ounces
1 1/2	8 ounces
2	14 ounces
2 1/2	1 pound 6 ounces
3	2 pounds
4	3 pounds 8 ounces

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 ounce = 28.35 g, 1 pound = 0.454 kg.

705.20 Stainless steel drainage systems.

O-ring joints for stainless steel drainage systems shall be made with an approved elastomeric seal.

Section PC 706: Connections Between Drainage Piping and Fittings

706.1 Connections and changes in direction.

All connections and changes in direction of the sanitary drainage system shall be made with approved drainage fittings. Connections between drainage piping and fixtures shall conform to Section 405.

706.2 Obstructions.

The fittings shall not have ledges, shoulders or reductions capable of retarding or obstructing flow in the piping. Threaded drainage pipe fittings shall be of the recessed drainage type. This section shall not be applicable to tubular waste fittings used to convey vertical flow upstream of the trap seal liquid level of a fixture trap.

706.3 Installation of fittings.

Fittings shall be installed to guide sewage and waste in the direction of flow. Change in direction shall be made by fittings installed in accordance with Table 706.3. Change in direction by combination fittings, side inlets or increasers shall be installed in accordance with Table 706.3 based on the pattern of flow created by the fitting.

Table 706.3
Fittings for Change in Direction

Type of Fitting Pattern	Change in Direction
	Horizontal to vertical	Vertical to horizontal	Horizontal to horizontal
Sixteenth bend	X	X	X
Eighth bend	X	X	X
Sixth bend	X	X	X
Quarter bend	X	X a	X a
Short sweep	X	X a, b	X a
Long sweep	X	X	X
Sanitary tee	X c	–	–
Wye	X	X	X
Combination wye and eighthbend	X	X	X

 

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

a.   The fittings shall only be permitted for a 2-inch or smaller fixture drain.

b.   Three inches or larger.

c.   For a limitation on double sanitary tees, see Section 706.3.