PLUMBING REPLACEMENT PART STANDARDS

APPENDIX A

A. PLUMBING:

A.1. WATER PIPING:

  1. Copper pipe Type L or K Hard Drawn
  2. Lead free solders – no concealed compression joints.
  3. All valves to be accessible for servicing.
  4. All tub, tub/shower and shower valves shall have integral stops.
  5. All tub, tub/shower and shower valves shall be anchored to building structure.
  6. Every fixture shall have separate isolation valve.
  7. Every fixture shall have air chamber except Ice Maker.
  8. Water supply for icemakers shall be copper 1/4” minimum, may be soft copper, no plastic tubing.
  9. Saddle valves are not to be used for icemaker connections.

A.2. DRAIN WASTE & VENT MATERIALS

  1. Cast iron with no hub connection.
  2. Copper type L with lead free solder joints.
  3. Galvanized Iron pipe with Durham fittings.
  4. All transition between dissimilar materials shall be with transition couplings.
  5. PVC or ABS allowed in certain application and systems. Assure you are meeting all code requirements.

A.3. VALVES AND FAUCETS

  1. All valves and fittings shall be rated 125 psi or better.
  2. All tubs, tub/shower and shower valves shall have integral stops and integral balance spools. Balance spools and stops shall be accessible.
  3. All kitchen, bar, and lavatory faucets shall be 2 handles only.
  4. All supply connections to faucets shall be with metal connections.

A.4. FIXTURES

  1. Tubs shall be porcelain, steel, cast iron, americast, or fiberglass.
  2. Lavatories shall be cast iron, porcelain, steel, molded stone, molded marble or fiberglass.
  3. All water closets shall be 1.6-gallon flush.

B. FLOORING:

  1. Wood and Tile shall have proper, per code, underlayer of sound proofing/buffer with minimum sound range of IIC 65 or better.
  2. Floor covering shall note exceed 5 psf per building live load limitations, as such think marble and/or granite flooring with mortar setting bed is not allowed.
  3. All flooring must be installed per manufacturers instructions, while meeting the above requirements.