Section 675IAC15-2-50. Material standards for water piping and fittings

   (a) Piping Material. Water pipe shall be of standard weight brass, galvanized steel, Type K, L, or M copper tubing, approved or listed plastic, or other approved or listed material.

Plastic Piping. All plastic water piping and fittings in mobile structures must be approved or listed for use with hot water.

  (b) Fittings. Appropriate fittings shall be used for all changes in size and where pipes are joined. The material and design of fittings shall conform to the type of piping used.

(1) Fittings for screw piping shall be standard and weight galvanized iron for galvanized iron and steel pipe, and of brass for brass piping. They shall be installed where required for change in direction, reduction of size, or where pipes are joined together.

(2) Fittings for copper tubing shall be cast brass or drawn copper (sweat soldered) or shall be listed or approved fittings for the purpose intended.

  (c) Prohibited Material. Used piping materials shall not be permitted. Pipe dope, solder flux, oils, solvents, chemicals, or other substances that are toxic, corrosive, or otherwise detrimental to the water system shall not be used. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 15-2-50; filed Mar 25, 1986, 1:44 pm: 9 IR 1997, 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)