Indiana Administrative Code
Title 675 - FIRE PREVENTION AND BUILDING SAFETY COMMISSION
Article 14 - ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLING CODE
Rule 4.4 - 2020 Indiana Residential Code
Section 4.4-157 - Section P2603.5; freezing

Universal Citation: 675 IN Admin Code 4.4-157
Current through March 20, 2024

Authority: IC 22-13-2-2; IC 22-13-2-2.5; IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15; IC 36-7

Sec. 157.

Change the text of SECTION P2603.5 to read as follows:

In localities having a winter design temperature of 32°F (0°C) or lower as shown in Table R301.2(1) of this code, a soil or waste pipe shall not be installed outside of a building, in exterior walls, in attics or crawl spaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperature unless adequate provision is made to protect it from freezing by insulation or heat, or both. Waterlines shall not be installed outside the thermal envelope of a building, in attics or crawlspaces, or in any other place subjected to freezing temperatures unless adequate provision is made to protect such waterlines from freezing by insulation, ambient heat, or alternate heat source. No waterlines shall be concealed in walls above grade that are part of the thermal envelope. Water service pipe shall be installed not less than 12 inches (305 mm) deep and not less than 6 inches (152 mm) below the frost line.

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