“Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception.

Sec. 13b. As used in this section, "lead free" means either of the following: Solder and flux containing not more than 0.2% lead. Pipe and pipe fittings containing not more than 8% lead. Beginning on the effective date of this section, pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux which are used in the installation or repair of a plumbing system in a building or structure providing water for human consumption or a public water system shall be lead free. This section shall not apply to leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes. History: Add. 1988, Act 146, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1988