A Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards

Section 890.APPENDIX A   Plumbing Materials, Equipment, Use Restrictions and Applicable Standards Section 890.TABLE A   Approved Materials and Standards All materials shall meet at least one of the approved standards listed. Approved Building Drainage/Vent Pipe 1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe ASTM D 2661-2011 ASTM F 628-2012 CSA B181.1-2011 in B1800 Joints ASTM D 2235-2011 CSA B602-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2235-2011 ASTM D 3138-2011 CSA B181.1-2011 in B1800 2) Brass Pipe ASTM B 43-2009 3) Cast Iron Pipe ASTM A 74-2009 ASTM A 888-2011 ASTM C 564-2012 CISPI 301-2009 CSA B70-2012 FM 1680-1989 4) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) (Pipe and Fittings for Chemical Waste Drainage Systems) ASTM F2618-2009 5) Copper/Copper Alloy Pipe ASTM B 42-2010 ASTM B 302-2012 6) Copper/Copper Alloy Tubing ASTM B 75/B75M-2011 (K-L-M or DWV) 2 ASTM B 88-2009 ASTM B 251-2010 ASTM B 306-2009 7) Galvanized Steel Pipe 2 ASTM A 53/A53M-2012 8) Glass Fiber Borosilicate Pipe 3 ASTM C 1053-2010 9) High Silicon Content Cast Iron Pipe 3 ASTM A 377-2008e1 CSA B70-2012 10) Polypropylene Pipe 3 CSA B137.1-2009 in B137 11) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings ASTM D 2665-2012 ASTM D 2949-2010 CSA B137.2-2009 in B137 CSA B181.2-2011 in B1800 12) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe with Cellular Core 4 ASTM F891-2010 ASTM F1760-2011 Joints ASTM D 2855-2010 Primer ASTM F 656-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2564-2012 ASTM D 3138-2011 13) Polyvinylidene Fluoride 3 ASTM D 3222-2010 14) Solder ASTM B 32-2008 15) Stainless Steel – types 304 and 316L ASME A112.3.1-2007 (R2012) 16) Stainless Steel Buttweld Fittings ASTM A 403/A 403M-2012 ASTM A 774/A 774M-2009 17) Stainless Steel Flanges ASTM A 2400/A 240M-2012a 18) Identification of Piping Systems ASME A13.1-2007 Agency Notes: 1 Solvent cement must be handled in accordance with ASTM F 402-1993. 2 Type M copper tubing, DWV copper tubing, and galvanized steel pipe are approved for above-ground uses only. 3 Approved for corrosive waste or corrosive soil conditions. 4 PVC pipe with cellular core is approved only for gravity drainage and venting. 5 ASME B.1.20.1-1983 Approved Materials for Building Sewer 1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe ASTM D 2661-2011 ASTM D 2751-2005 ASTM F 628-2012 CSA B181.1-2011 in B1800 Joints ASTM D 2235-2011 CSA B602-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2235-2011 ASTM D 3138-2011 CSA B181.1-2011 in B1800 2) Asbestos Cement Pipe ASTM C 428/C 428M-2011e1 CSA B127.1-1999 (R2009) 3) Cast Iron Soil Pipe/Fittings ASTM A 74-2009 CSA B70-2012 Hubless Soil Pipe CISPI 301-2009 CISPI 310-2011 CSA B70-2012 FM 1680-1989 Rubber Gaskets ASTM C 564-2012 ASTM D 4161-2010 CSA B70-2012 CSA B602-2010 4) Copper/Copper Alloy Tubing ASTM B 88-2009 5) Concrete Pipe ASTM C 14-2011 ASTM C 76-2013 ASTM C 443-2012 CSA B602-2010 6) High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe ASTM D 3350-2012 7) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe ASTM F 1866-2007 ASTM D 2665-2012 ASTM D 2949-2010 ASTM D 3034-2008 CSA B182.1-2011 in B1800 CSA B182.2-2011 in B1800 CSA B182.4-2011 in B1800 CSA B181.2-2011 in B1800 Joints ASTM D 2855-2010 ASTM D 3212-2013 CSA B602-2010 Primer ASTM F 656-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2564-2012 ASTM D 3138-2011 CSA B181.2-2011 in B1800 8) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe with Cellular Core 2 ASTM F 891-2010 Joints ASTM D 2855-2010 ASTM D 412-2006ae2 Primer ASTM F 656-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2564-2012 ASTM D 3138-2011 9) Solder ASTM B 32-2008 10) Vitrified Clay Pipe 2 ASTM C 4-2009 ASTM C 700-2013 ASTM C 425-2009 11) Polypropylene Pipe 2 ASTM F 2389-2010 AWWA C901-2008 AWWA C906-2012 (Material Code PE3408) 3 (Material Codes PE2406 and PE3406) 4 12) Identification of Piping Systems ASME A13.1-2007 Agency Notes: 1 Solvent cement must be handled in accordance with ASTM F 402-1988. 2 PVC pipe with cellular core and vitrified clay pipe are approved only for gravity drainage. 3 Dimension Ratio (DR) 17 or less. 4 Dimension Ratio (DR) 13.5 or less. Approved Materials for Water Service Pipe 1) Acrylonitrite Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Pipe 2 ASTM D 1527-2005 Joints ASTM D 2235-2011 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2235-2011 2) Brass Pipe 2 ASTM B 43-2009 3) Cast Iron (ductile iron) 2 ASTM A 377-2008e1 Water Pipe CSA B70-2012 AWWA C151-2009 4) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Pipe 2 ASTM D 2846/D 2846M-2009be1 ASTM F 441/F 441M-2012 ASTM F 442/F 442M-2012 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 Joints ASTM D 2846/D 2846M-2009be1 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM F 493-2010 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 5) Copper/Copper Alloy Pipe 2, 3 ASTM B 42-2010 ASTM B 302-2012 6) Copper/Copper Alloy Tubing 2,3 ASTM B 88-2009 7) Galvanized Steel Pipe 2 ASTM A 53/A 53M-2012 8) Poly Butylene (PB) Pipe/Tubing 2 CSA B137.8-2009 in B137 9) Polyethylene (PE) Pipe 2 ASTM D 2239-2012a AWWA C901-2008 AWWA C906-2012 (Material Code PE3408) 4 (Material Codes PE2406 and PE3406) 5 10) Polyethylene (PE) Tubing 2 ASTM D 2737-2012a CSA B137.1-2009 in B137 11) Polypropylene Pipe 2 ASTM F 2389-2010 12) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe 2 ASTM D 1785-2012 ASTM D 2241-2009 ASTM D 2672-2009 ASTM F 477-2010 AWWA C900-2007 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 Joints ASTM D 2855-2010 ASTM D 3139-2011 CSA B137.2-2009 in B137 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 Primer ASTM F 656-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2564-2012 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 13) Stainless Steel Pipe 2 ASTM A 312/A 312M-2012a ASTM A 403/A 403M-2012 ASTM A 511/A 511M-2012 142) Welded Copper Water Tube 2 ASME B31.1-2012 ASTM B 447-2012a WK and WL 15) Solder ASTM B 32-2008 Agency Notes: 1 Solvent cement must be handled in accordance with ASTM F 402-1988. 2 Water service pipe must meet the appropriate NSF standard for potable water. 3 Type K or L copper may be installed underground. 4 Dimension Ratio (DR) 17 or less. 5 Dimension Ratio (DR) 13.5 or less. 6 ASME B.1.20.1-1983. Approved Materials for Water Distribution Pipe 1) Brass Pipe 2 ASTM B 43-2009 2) Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride 2 (CPVC) Pipe/Tubing ASTM D 2846/D 2846M-2009be1 ASTM F 441/F 441M-2012 ASTM F 442/F 442M-2012 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 Joints ASTM D 2846/D 2846M-2009be1 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM F 493-2010 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 3) Copper/Copper Alloy Pipe 2 ASTM B 42-2010 ASTM B 302-2012 AWWA C606-2011 4) Copper/Copper Alloy Tubing 2 ASTM B 88-2009 5) Cross Linked Polyethylene 2 ASTM F 876-2013a Distribution Systems Joints ASTM F 877-2011a ASTM F 1807-2012 ASTM F 1960-2012 ASTM F 2080-2012 ASTM F 2098-2008 ASTM F 2159-2011 ASSE 1061-2011 CSA B137.5-2009 in B137 6) Galvanized Steel Pipe 2 ASTM A 53-2012 AWWA C606-2011 7) Poly Butylene (PB) Pipe/Tubing 2 CSA B137.8-2009 in B137 8) Polypropylene Pipe 2 ASTM F 2389-2010 9) Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe 2, 3 ANSI/NEMA Z535.1-2006 (R2011) ASTM D 1785-2012 ASTM D 2241-2009 ASTM D 2672-2009 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 Joints ASTM D 2855-2010 ASTM F 441/F 441M-2012 CSA B137.2-2009 in B137 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 Primer ASTM F 656-2010 Solvent Cement 1 ASTM D 2564-2012 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 10) Stainless Steel Pipe 2 ASTM A 312/A 312M-2012 ASTM A 403/A 403M-2012 ASTM A 511/A 511M-2012 11) Welded Copper Water Tube 2 ASTM B 447-2012a WK, WL and WM 12) Solder ASTM B 32-2008 Agency Notes: 1 Solvent cement must be handled in accordance with ASTM F 402-1988. 2 Water distribution pipe must meet the appropriate NSF standard for potable water. Plastic shall be rated at 160 psi at 73.4 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 Use for cold or tempered water only. 4 ASME B.1.20.1-1983. 5 Safety Color. Approved Materials and Standards for Plumbing Fixtures and Fixture Fittings 1) Bathtub Liners (plexiglass/ABS or acrylic/plastic) IAPMO/ANSI Z124.8-2013 2) Bathtubs, Plastic CSA B45.5-2011/IAPMO Z124-2011 3) Bidets ASME A112.19.2-2013/CSA B45.1-2013 4) Enameled Cast Iron and Enameled Steel Plumbing Fixtures ASME A112.19.1-2008/CSA B45.2-2008 5) Fittings: Plumbing Fixture Fittings (metering valves, faucets, etc.) ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-2012 Suction Fittings for Use in Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs and Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances ANSI/APSP 16-2011 CSA C22.2 No. 218.1-M1989 (R2011) CSA C22.2 No. 218.2-1993 (R2008) 6) Floor Drains and Trench Drains ASME A112.6.3-2001 (R2007) CSA B79-2008 7) Flushometer Bowls ASME A112.19.2-2013/CSA B45.1-2013 CSA B125.3-2011 Flushometers ASSE 1037-1990 CSA B125.3-2011 8) Grease Interceptors ASME A112.14.3-2000 (R2004) 9) Low Consumption (1.6 gpf) Water Closets 1 ASME A112.19.2-2013/CSA B45.1-2013 ASME A112.19.14-2006 (R2-11) 10) Plastic Lavatory CSA B45.5-2011/IAPMO Z124-2011 11) Plastic Shower Receptors/Shower Stalls CSA B45.5-2011/IAPMO Z124-2011 12) Plastic Water Closets Bowls/Tanks CSA B45.5-2011/IAPMO Z124-2011 13) Plastic Urinals Fixtures CSA B45.5-2011/IAPMO Z124-2011 14) Porcelain Enameled Formed Steel Plumbing Fixtures, including Bathtub Liners ASME A112.19.1-2008/CSA 45.2-2008 15) Stainless Steel Plumbing Fixtures (Residential) ASME A112.19.3-2008/CSA B45.4-2008 16) Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures ASME A112.19.2-2013/CSA B45.1-2013 17) Vitreous China Nonwater Urinals ASME A112.19.19-2006 (R2011) 18) Whirlpool Bathtub Appliances ASME A112.19.7-2012/CSA B45.10-2012 CSA C22.2 No. 218.2-1993 (R2008) Agency Note: The water pressure at each fixture installation shall meet the manufacturer's minimum recommended level for the fixture. Approved Standards for Plumbing Appliances/Appurtenances/Devices 1) Anti-Backflow Freezeless Wall Hydrants ASSE 1019-2011 ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-2012 2) Anti-Scald Control Valve ASSE 1016-2011/ASME A112.1016-2011/CSA B125.16-2011 3) Anti-siphon Self-Drain Frost Proof Sillcock ASSE 1019-2011 CSA B125.3-2012 4) Automatic Ice Making Equipment NSF/ANSI 12-2009 CSA C22.2 No. 120-M1991 (R2008) 5) Automatic Storage Type Water Heater Less Than 75,000 BTU/HR ANSI Z21.10.1-2009/CSA 4.1-2009 ASHRAE 90.1 2010 ASHRAE 90.2-2007 ANSI Z21.10.1a-2009/CSA 4.1a-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1b-2011/CSA 4.1b-2011 6) Back Water Valves ASME A112.14.1-2003 (R2012) CSA B181.1-2011 in B1800 CSA B181.2-2011 in B1800 CSA B182.1-2011 in B1800 CSA B70-2012 7) Circulating Tank, Instantaneous ANSI Z21.10.1-2009/CSA 4.1-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1a-2009/CSA 4.1a-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1b-2011/CSA 4.1b-2011 ANSI Z21.10.3-2011/CSA 4.3-2011 ANSI Z21.13-2010/CSA 4.9-2010 ANSI Z21.13a-2010/CSA 4.9a-2010 ANSI Z21.13b-2012/CSA 4.9b-2012 CSA B140.12-2003 (R2008) CSA C22.2 No. 110-1994 (R2009) UL 499-2005 8) Circulating Tank, Instantaneous, Automatic ANSI Z21.10.3-2011/CSA 4.3-2011 ANSI Z21.13-2010/CSA 4.9-2010 ANSI Z21.13a-2010/CSA 4.9a-2010 ANSI Z21.13b-2012/CSA 4.9b-2012 UL 174-2004 CSA 4.1-2011 CSA B140.12-2003 (R2008) CSA C22.2 No. 110-1994 (R2009) 9) Detergent/Chemical Feeders for Commercial Use ASSE 1055-2009 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 0.4-2004 (R2009) CSA C22.2 No. 68-1992 (R2008) CSA C22.2 No. 142-M1987 (R2009) 10) Dishwashing Machine (Commercial) ASSE 1004-2008 ANSI Z83.21-2005/CSA C22.2 No. 168-2005 ANSI Z83.21a-2012/CSA C22.2 No. 168a-2012 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 0.4-2004 (R2009) 11) Dishwashing Machine (Residential) ASSE 1006-1986 (R1989) CSA C22.2 No. 167-2008 12) Diverters for Residential – Anti-Siphon ASME 1112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-2012 13) Double Check Detector Assembly ASSE 1048-2011 CSA B64-2011 14) Double Check With Atmospheric Vent ASSE 1012-2009 CSA B64-2011 15) Double Check Valve Assembly ASSE 1015-2011 CSA B64-2011 16) Drinking Fountains ASHRAE 18-2008 (R2013) UL 399-2008 ASME A112.19.2-2013/CSA 45.1-13 17) Drinking Water Treatment Units – Health Effects NSF/ANSI 53-2011a 18) Drinking Water Treatment Units – Aesthetic Effects NSF/ANSI 42-2011 19) Drinking Water Treatment Chemicals NSF/ANSI 60-2012 20) Dual Check Valve ASSE 1024-2004 CSA B64-2011 21) Duel Check Valve (Carbonated Beverage) (Relief Port Required) ASSE 1022-2003 CSA B64-2011 22) Food Waste Disposal (Commercial) ASSE 1009-1990 CSA C22.2 No. 1-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 68-1992 23) Food Waste Disposal (Residential) ASSE 1008-2006 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 68-2008 24) Gas Water Heater Above 75,000 BTU ANSI Z21.10.3-2011/CSA 4.3-2011 25) Gas Water Heater 75,000 BTU or Less ANSI Z21.10.1-2009/CSA 4.1-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1a-2009/CSA 4.1a-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1b-2011/CSA 4.1b-2011 26) Gas Water Heater (Continuous Use) ANSI Z21.10.1-2009/CSA 4.1-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1a-2009/CSA 4.1a-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1b-2011/CSA 4.1b-2011 27) Gas Water Heater – Space Heating ANSI Z21.10.1-2009/CSA 4.1-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1a-2009/CSA 4.1a-2009 ANSI Z21.10.1b-2011/CSA 4.1b-2011 28) Grease Interceptors PDI-G 101-2010 ASME A112.14.3-2000 (R2004) 29) Handheld Showers ASSE 1014-2005 ASSE 1016-2011/ASME A112.1016-2011/CSA B125.16-2011 30) Home Laundry Equipment ASSE 1007-1986 (R1992) CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 0.4-2004 (R2009) CSA C22.2 No. 169-1997 (R2012) 31) Hot Water Dispensers-Electrical ASSE 1023-1979 CSA C22.2 No. 64-2010 32) Hot Water Generating/Heat Recovery Equipment NSF/ANSI 5-2012 33) Ice Makers UL 563-2009 CSA B45-2008 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 0.4-2004 (R2009) CSA C22.2 No. 63-1993 (R2008) CSA C22.2 No. 120-M1991 (R2008) 34) Individual Pressure Balancing In-line valves for individuals fixture fittings ASSE 1066-1997 35) Mixing Valves Automatic Compensating Valves for Individual Shower and Tub/Shower Combinations ASSE 1016-2011/ASME A112.1016-2011/CSA B125.16-2011 Temperature Actuated Mixing Valves for Hot Water Distribution ASSE 1017-2009 Automatic Temperature Control Mixing Valves ASSE 1069-2005 Water Temperature Limiting Devices ASSE 1070-2004 Mixing Valves for Plumbed Emergency Equipment ASSE 1071-2012 36) Oil Fired Water Heaters UL 732-2010 CSA B140.0-2003 (R2008) CSA B140.12-2003 (R2008) CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 3-M1988 (R2009) 37) Pressure Relief Valve ANSI Z21.22-1999 (R2008)/CSA 4.4-M1999 (R2008) ANSI Z21.22a-2000 (R2008)/CSA 4.4a-2000 (R2008) ANSI Z21.22b-2001 (R2008)/CSA 4.4b-2001 (R2008) 38) Pressurized Flushing Device ASSE 1037-1990 39) Reduced Pressure Detector Assembly ASSE 1047-2011 CSA B64-2011 40) Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer ASSE 1013-2011 CSA B64-2011 41) Refuse Compactors/Compactor System NSF/ANSI 13-2012 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 68-2008 42) Relief Valves For Hot Water System ANSI Z21.22-1999 (R2008)/CSA 4.1-M1999 (R2008) ANSI Z21.22a-2000 (R2008)/CSA 4.4a-2000 (R2008) ANSI Z21.22b-2001 (R2008)/CSA 4.4b-2001 (R2008) 43) Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water Treatment System NSF/ANSI 58-2012 44) Spray Type Dishwashing Machine for Commercial Use NSF/ANSI 3-2012 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 0.4-2004 (R2009) ANSI Z83.21-2005/CSA C22.2 No. 168-2005 ANSI Z83.21a-2012/CSA C22.2 No. 168a-2012 45) Trap Seal Primer Valve ASSE 1018-2001 CSA B125.3-2012 46) Vacuum Breakers, Anti-siphon ASSE 1001-2008 CSA B64-2011 47) Vacuum Breakers Hose Connection ASSE 1011-2004 CSA B64-2011 48) Vacuum Breaker (Laboratory Faucet) ASSE 1035-2008 CSA B64-2011 49) Vacuum Breakers Pressure Type ASSE 1020-2004 CSA B64-2011 50) Vacuum Relief Valve ANSI Z21.22b-2001 (R2008) CSA B64-2011 51) Vending Machine for Food/Beverage NSF/ANSI 25-2012 CSA C22.2 No. 0-2010 CSA C22.2 No. 120-M1991 (R2008) CSA C22.2 No. 128-1995 (R2009) ASSE 1002-2008 52) Water Closet Personal Hygiene Devices ASME A112.4.2-2009 53) Water Closet Tank Ballcock ASSE 1002-2008 CSA B64-2011 CSA B125.3-2012 54) Water Hammer Arresters ASSE 1010-2004 55) Water Heater Drain Valve ASME A121.18.1-2011/CSA B125.1-2011 56) Water Pressure Reducing Valves (Domestic) ASSE 1003-2009 CSA B356-2010 57) Water Softener and Treatment Devices NSF/ANSI 44-2012 Approved Standards for Fittings 1) Cast Iron Threaded Drainage Fittings ASME B16.12-2009 2) Cast Copper Alloy Solder Pressure Fittings ASME B16.18-2012 3) Cast Copper Alloy Solder Drainage Fitting (DWV) ASME B16.23-2011 4) Copper Fittings ASME B16.15-2011 ASME B16.51-2011 ASME B16.18-2012 ASME B16.22-2012 ASME B16.23-2011 ASME B16.26-2011 ASME B16.29-2012 NSF/ANSI 61-2012 5) Forged Steel Fittings, Socket, Welded, Threaded ASME B16.11-2011 6) Gray Iron/Ductile Iron AWWA C 110-2009 AWWA C 151-2009 7) Malleable Iron ASME B 16.3-2011 8) Plastic ASTM D 2466-2006 ASTM D 2467-2006 ASTM D 2564-2012 ASTM F409-2012 ASTM F438-2009 ASTM F439-2012 CSA B137.3-2009 in B137 CSA B181.2-2011 in B1800 CSA B182.1-2011 in B1800 CSA B137.6-2009 in B137 CSA B137.6-1999 in B137 9) Plumbing Fixture Fittings (Metering valves, faucets, etc.) ASME A112.18.1-2012/CSA B125.1-2012 10) Steel ASME B 16.9-2012 ASME B 16.11-2011 11) Wrought Copper/Bronze Solder Pressure Fitting ASME B 16.22-2012 12) Wrought Copper and Wrought Copper Alloy Solder (Drainage Fittings) ASME B16.29-2012 ASME B16.22-2012 13) Wrought Steel Buttwelding Fittings ASME B16.9-2012 14) Wrought Steel Buttwelding Short Radius Ells ASME B16.9-2012