Section 675IAC15-2-41. Fixtures and connections

   (a) Quality of Fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall have smooth impervious finishes, be free from defects and concealed fouling surfaces, be capable of resisting road shock and vibration, and shall conform in quality and design to approved standards.

  (b) Strainers. The waste outlet of all plumbing fixtures, other than toilets, shall be equipped with a drain fitting that will provide an adequate unobstructed waterway.

  (c) Fixture Connections. Fixture tailpieces and continuous wastes in exposed or accessible locations shall be not less than No. 20 Brown and Sharpe gage seamless drawn-brass tubing or other approved pipe or tubing materials. Inaccessible fixture connections shall be constructed according to the requirements for drainage piping. Each fixture tailpiece, continuous waste, or waste and overflow shall be not less than one and one-half inches (1 1/2") for sinks of two (2) or more compartments, dishwashers, clothes washing machines, laundry tubs, bathtubs, and not less than one and one-fourth inches (1 1/4") for lavatories and single compartment sinks having a two inch (2") maximum drain opening.

  (d) Concealed Connections. Concealed connections shall be provided with adequately sized unobstructed access panels and shall be accessible for inspection and repair.

  (e) Directional Fitting. An approved or listed "Y" or other directional-type branch fitting shall be installed in every tailpiece or continuous waste that receives the discharge from food waste disposal units, dishwashing, or other force-discharge fixture or appliance. (See 675 IAC 15-2-42(c)(2)). The installation of fixtures shall conform to the following:

(1) Floor outlet or floor mounted fixtures shall be secured to the drainage connection and to the floor when so designed, by screws or bolts of copper, brass or other corrosion-resistant material.

(2) Wall hung fixtures shall be rigidly supported so that strain is not transmitted to the plumbing system.

(3) Where fixtures come in contact with walls or floors, the joint shall be watertight.

(4) Plumbing fixtures shall be functionally accessible.

(5) The center line of water closets shall be not less than fifteen inches (15") from adjacent walls or partitions.

(6) The location of piping, fixtures or equipment shall not interfere with the operation of windows or doors.

(Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 15-2-41; filed Mar 25, 1986, 1:44 pm: 9 IR 1994, eff Jun 15, 1986; readopted filed Nov 29, 2001, 12:21 p.m.: 25 IR 1306; readopted filed Sep 21, 2007, 9:20 a.m.: 20071010-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2007, 9:16 a.m: 20071031-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)