Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, March 1, 2024
RELATES TO:
KRS
318.010,
318.015,
318.130,
318.150,
318.200
NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY:
KRS
318.130 requires the department to promulgate
an administrative regulation establishing the Kentucky State Plumbing Code
regulating plumbing, including the methods and materials that may be used in
Kentucky. This administrative regulation establishes an Approved Parts or
Materials List containing the parts and materials that have been approved for
use in Kentucky.
Section
4. Content of APML. The following list of parts or materials have
been reviewed and approved by the department and shall be allowed for
installation in Kentucky:
(1) Flexible
three-fourths (3/4) inch hot and cold water connectors for hot water heaters,
minimum wall thickness, 0.032;
(2)
(a) Flushmate water closet tank;
(b) Microphor company. Two (2) quart flush
toilets;
(c) Jomar 3 and 4 water
conserver water closets to operate efficiently on three and one-half (3 1/2)
gallons of water per flush;
(d)
Superinse toilet that operates on one (1) gallon of water per flush as
manufactured by Universal Rundle for the Thetford Wastewater Treatment
Systems;
(e) IFO Sanitar AB
Model-3160 and 3180 China Water Closet equipped with a Fluidmaster 4003A-F77
Ballcock;
(f) Cashsaver MX (quantum
150-1) Water Closet Combination and Flushmate II Flushome-ter/Tank as
manufactured by Mansfield Plumbing Products; and
(g) Dual flush water closets by Caroma, USA.
The water closets shall use zero and eight-tenths (0.8) gallons for the short
flush cycle and one and six-tenths (1.6) gallons for the full flush
cycle;
(3) Tubular traps
with gasket in trap seal;
(4)
(a) PE sump pump basin. PE sump pump basin
shall be constructed of PE material and shall be provided with a sump
cover;
(b) Liberty Pump Model 402,
Laundry Tray Pump for pipe size one and one-half (1 1/2) inch for light
commercial and household usage;
(c)
Zoeller Drain pump and HiLo Industries Power Drain for pipe sizes one and
one-half (1 1/2) inch and two (2) inch for light commercial and household
usage;
(d) Little Giant Pump
Company, Drainosaur Water Removal System, Model #WRS-6. This approval shall be
limited to two (2) drainage fixture units because it has a one and one-half (1
1/2) inch drain;
(e) Add A Drain
(Waste Discharge System) as manufactured by Lunsford and Associates;
(f) Sta-Rite Pump Corporation, laundry tray
system approved for residential and light commercial use; and
(g) Electric Drain System as manufactured by
Myers for light commercial and household usage;
(5)
(a)
No-caulk roof flashing. No-caulk roof flashing shall be eighteen (18) inch by
eighteen (18) inch galvanized iron base with a neoprene boot forming a water
tight seal with the stack that it serves;
(b) PE roof flashing. PE roof flashing shall
have a base that shall extend six (6) inches in all directions from the base of
a stack and shall have a boot with a preformed thermoplastic rubber
gasket;
(c) Dektite pipe flashing
system to be used on metal building decks for plumbing vent stacks as
manufactured by Buildex Corporation;
(d) Oatey eighteen (18) inch by eighteen (18)
inch no caulk thermoplastic flashing, one (1) piece construction, positive
double seal in three (3) inch only;
(e) Carlisle syntec systems. Vent flashings
for sureseal and Brite-Ply roofing systems as required by Carlisle
Corporation;
(f) Trocal roofing
systems. Vent flashings for Trocal roofing systems as required by Dynamit Nobel
of American, Inc;
(g) Masterflash
Pipe Flashing system for plumbing vent stacks as manufactured by Aztec Washer
Company; and
(h) Hi-Tuff Roofing
Systems pipe flashing system for plumbing vent stacks as required by J.P.
Stevens and Company, Inc;
(6)
(a)
Kitchen sink faucet. Kitchen sink faucets may have corrugated supply piping if
the piping has a wall thickness equal to Type M copper pipe;
(b) Sink and lavatory faucets and pop-up
lavatory assembly parts manufactured by CPVC plastic as manufactured by Nibco
Co.; and
(c) Series 1000 Automatic
Faucets as Manufactured by Hydrotek USA, Inc;
(7) Lab-Line Enfield L-E acid waste systems,
one and one-half (1 1/2) through four (4) inch inside measurement for above and
below ground installation on acid waste. Underground shall be laid on six (6)
inches of sand grillage and shall be:
(a)
Backfilled by hand and tamped six (6) inches around piping; and
(b) Surrounded by six (6) inches of sand
grillage;
(8) Floor
drains, shower drains, urinal drains, and clean-outs manufactured by Plastic
Oddities, Inc;
(9) Tubular plastic
components conforming to ASTM F409-75, bathtub waste and overflow, traps,
continuous sink wastes, and extension tubes as manufactured by J & B
Products Corporation;
(10)
(a) Water heaters. Heat pump water heaters as
manufactured by:
1. Dec International, Inc.,
Therma-Stor Products Group; or
2.
Steibel Eltron Accelera 300. If the water heater is shipped with a 100 PSI
Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve, it shall be replaced with a 150 PSI
Pressure and Temperature Relief Valve; and
(b) Water heaters, point of use or
instantaneous.
1. In-Sink-Erator's Ultra
System. For instant hot water to serve individual fixtures, Model #777W, W, WH,
WA and WHA, W-152 and W-154;
2.
Eemax Electric Tankless water heaters.
a.
Nonpressure type without the requirement of a temperature and pressure relief
valve; or
b. The pressure type with
the requirements that the temperature and pressure relief valve be of a
one-half (1/2) inch short shank valve and be installed with the
product;
3. Vitaclimate
Control Systems, Inc. - Heatrae Instantaneous Water Heaters Models 7000 and
9000, pressure type, point of use water heater, which shall be equipped with an
approved temperature and pressure relief valve installed so that the thermo
couple of the relief valve extends into the heat chamber discharge;
4. Paloma Automatic Instantaneous Gas Water
Heaters Numbers PH-6DN, PH-6DP, PH-12A-DN, PH-12A-DP, PH-12M-DN, PH-12M-DP,
PH-16A-DN, PH-16A-DP, PH-16M-DN, PH-16M-DP, PH-24A-DN, PH-24A-DP, PH-24M-DN,
and PH-24M-DP;
5. Rinnai Gas Fired
Instantaneous Water Heaters Model Numbers REU-95GS-2R, REU-95GS-3R, REU-90,
REU-130, REU-V2520 FFU-US, REU-V2520 FFUC-US, REU-V2020W-US, REU-V2020WC-US,
and REU-V1616W-US pressure type, which shall be equipped with an approved
pressure relief valve;
6. Elkay
Aqua-Temp tankless water heaters - nonpressure type without the requirement of
a temperature and pressure relief valve;
7. International Technology Sales Corporation
AEG Telefunken MDT instantaneous water heater, which shall be equipped with an
approved pressure relief valve;
8.
International Technology Sales Corporation Zanker Faucet Model W05U without a
temperature and pressure relief valve;
9. Amtrol hot water maker model numbers WH7P,
WH7 and WH7C with a minimum three-fourths (3/4) inch inlet and
outlet;
10. Chronomite
Laboratories, Inc. - instantaneous water heater, which shall be equipped with
an approved pressure relief valve;
11. Chronomite Instant-Flow Tankless Water
Heater without a temperature and pressure relief valve;
12. Nova Hot Water Generator Models: VES5/10,
VES6/12, VES7/14, VES8/16, VES9/18, and VES11/22 as manufactured by Hot Water
Generators, Inc;
13. Aqua Star
tankless gas water heaters, model numbers 125 VP and 80 VP, which shall be
equipped with an approved pressure relief valve;
14. Ariston electric water heaters, model
numbers P-15S and P-10S, which shall be equipped with an approved pressure
relief valve;
15. Vaillant
Corporation gas fired point of use water heater;
16. Trinom Hot Man Tankless Water Heater as
manufactured by Siemens;
17. Field
Controls Company Power Venter - Models PVAE and SWG for use in conjunction with
gas and oil fired water heaters;
18. Acutemp Instantaneous Water Heater as
manufactured by Keltech, Inc., Model #100/208, #100/240, #150/208, #150/240,
#180/208, #180/240, #153/208, #153/240, #183/208, #183/240, #183/480, and
#C183/480;
19. Hot Aqua
Instantaneous Tankless Electric Water Heaters, Model Numbers, 18/125PC,
24/125PC, 24/120, 32/120, 24/240, 36/240, 48/240, 59/240, 70/240, 24/208,
35/208, 46/208, 60/208, 28/277, 42/277, 55/277, 69/277, 24/120-P, 59/240-P,
46/208-P, 55/277-P, 18/125PC, and 24/125PC. This product shall not be approved
for supplying hot water for showers;
20. Stiebel Eltron Tankless Water Heater.
a. Models DHC 3, DHC 6, and DHC 8 approved
for use with lavatories and sinks;
b. Models Tempra/DHC-E 8/10 and DHC-E
12;
c. Models Mini 2, Mini 3, Mini
4, and Mini 6 Point of Use tankless electric water heaters; and
d. Models 12/2 Plus, 15/15 Plus, 20/20 Plus,
24/24 Plus, 29 Plus, and 36 Plus;
21. Bosch Aqua Star tankless water heater.
Models 125X, 125B, 125S, 125BS, 125FX, and 38B. All models shall be installed
with pressure relief valves;
22.
Controlled Energy Corporations "Powerstream" tankless water heater;
23. Ariston mini tank electric water heaters
in 2.5, 4, and 6 gallon models;
24.
Powerstar PS19T and PS28T Electric Instantaneous Water Heater, as manufactured
by Controlled Energy Corporation, to be installed with pressure relief
valves;
25. Aquastar AQ240 FX (LP,
NG) gas fired instantaneous water heater, as manufactured by Controlled Energy
Corporation, to be installed with pressure relief valve;
26. S.E.T.S. Tankless Water Heater Models:
#220, #180, #165, and #145 to be installed with temperature and pressure relief
valve;
27. Rinnai Continuous Flow
Water Heaters: Models 2532FFU(-C), 2532W(-C), 2532FFU, and 2424W(-C) all
requiring an approved pressure relief valve;
28. Noritz American Corporation Tankless,
Instantaneous Water Heater Models: N-042, N-063 to be installed with pressure
relief valve;
29. Takagi Industrial
Company USA, Inc., Instantaneous Water Heaters, Models: T-KLS, T-K JR, T-K2,
and T-KD20 to be installed with pressure relief valve;
30. Envirotech Systems ESI 2000 Series
Tankless Water Heaters, all requiring an approved pressure relief
valve;
31. Quietside Instantaneous
Water Heater Models: QVW8 - 100, 120, 175. All models shall be equipped with an
approved temperature and pressure relief valve and temperature preset at 120
degrees;
32. Seisco Tankless Water
Heaters Model:
a. Point-of-Use Single Chamber
Models: POU24, POU30, POU35, POU40, POU45, POU55, POU60, POU70, POU73, POU78,
POU80, POU90, POU140, SC90, and SC140. These models shall not require the
installation of a temperature and pressure relief valve;
b. Residential Single Phase Models: RA14,
RA16, RA18, RA22, RA24, RA28, and RA32. These models shall not require the
installation of a temperature and pressure relief valve;
c. Commercial Single Phase Models: CA14,
CA16, CA18, CA22, CA24, CA28, and CA32. These models shall not require the
installation of a temperature and pressure relief valve;
d. Commercial Three (3) Phase Models: CA9-3,
CA10-3, CA12-3, and CA14-3. These models shall not require the installation of
a temperature and pressure relief valve; and
e. Electric Mini-Tank Models: SMT2.5, SMT4,
and SMT6. These models require the installation of a temperature and pressure
relief valve supplied by the manufacturer;
(11) Compression joints. Fail-safe
hot and cold water systems;
(12)
Orion fittings for acid waste piping systems for above and below
ground;
(13) R & G Slone
Manufacturing Company. Fuseal mechanical joint for the connection of
polypropylene and waste piping;
(14) Johns Manville Flex I drain roof drain
system;
(15) Hydrocide liquid
membrane (HLM) to be used as a shower pan material conforming to ASTM C836-76.
The density of the material shall be at least one-sixteenth (1/16) inch
thick;
(16) Scotch-Clad brand
waterproofing system as manufactured by the 3M Company for thin-set
installation of ceramic and quarry tile in shower stalls, bathrooms, and
janitorial closets limited to those applications on concrete floors and using
metallic soil and waste piping;
(17) Elkay Aqua-chill water
dispensers;
(18) Flexible
connectors for hot and cold potable water supply in plumbing fixture
connections as manufactured by Aqua-Flo Corporation limited to thirty (30) inch
length except dishwashers, which shall be forty-eight (48) inches
maximum;
(19)
(a) Delta Faucet Company's quick-connect
fitting known as "grabber" to be used with hot and cold potable water
installations above ground only;
(b) REMCO Angle Stop Quick connect valve for
use with hot and cold potable water installations above ground only;
and
(c) Red White Valve
Corporation. Reduced port polypropylene ball valves designed for installation
on fusion welded polypropylene piping systems compliant with NSF standards 61
and 14 and ASTM F2389;
(20) Interceptors:
(a) Town and Country plastic interceptors to
be used as a grease trap;
(b)
Grease recovery unit (GRU) as manufactured by Lowe Engineering, Lincoln Park,
NJ;
(c) Scienco, Inc., models
SI-101-20G, SI-104-35G, SI-102-50G, and SI-103-100G with PVC solvent
connections;
(d) Rockford
separators for grease, oil, hair and solids in various styles and sizes and
being more specifically model series G, G LO, G M, G LOM, GF, GFE, GAS, GPS,
GSS, OS, RHS, GSC, RMS, RSD, SD, SDE, GTD, and RTD that are used for their
intended purpose and installed in accordance to the manufacturer's
specification and the plumbing code;
(e) Grease interceptors as manufactured by
Enpoco, Inc. of St. Charles, IL;
(f) Grease Traps U.S.A.: Polypropylene grease
trap, model number GT-25, as certified by the Plumbing and Drain
Institute;
(g) Schier Grease
Interceptors Trapper II Series meeting ASME 112.14.3 Model numbers 1820, 2025,
2635, and 3050;
(h) Schier Grease
Interceptors Great Basin Series meeting ASME 112.14.3 Model numbers GB-75 and
GB-250 approved only with the installation of two-directional, accessible
cleanouts on the inlet and the outlet. The discharge of garbage disposals shall
not be permitted; and
(i) Thermaco
Inc. models TZ600 (150 GPM), TZ 400 (75 GPM), and the TZ 160 (35 GPM). These
interceptors shall be installed with a full size vent (three (3) or four (4)
inches as applicable per manufacturer's instructions to the model being
installed), located on the outlet side of the interceptor and returned to the
vent stack or located so that it terminates a minimum of twelve (12) inches
above the ground;
(21)
Plastic Oddities Srv (sewer relief vent) clean-out;
(22) Contech A-2000 - a PVC corrugated pipe
with smooth interior meeting or exceeding all the material and service test
requirements of ASTM D-3034-06 except dimensions at the time of
manufacture;
(23) Nonchemical water
treatment to control lime scale and corrosion buildup superior water
conditioners as manufactured by Kemtune, Inc;
(24) Eljer plumbing ware - Elgers ultra one/G
water closet;
(25)
(a) "Power Flush" and "Quik Jon" as
manufactured by Zoeller Company, which shall have a three (3) inch vent and
alternate additional waste openings shall be located in the pump chamber above
the top of the base chamber; and
(b) Hydromantic JB-1 System as manufactured
by Hydromantic Pumps, Inc.;
(26) Exemplar Energy garden solar water
heater;
(27) ProSet systems for
pipe penetrations in fire rated structures. System A for copper and steel pipe.
System C using solvent weld joints only. Proset E-Z flex coupling shall be
approved for similar or dissimilar materials;
(28)
(a) ABS
and PVC backwater valves, Models 3281, 3282, 3283, and 3284 for solvent cement
joints only as manufactured by Canplas Industries;
(b) Flood-Gate Automatic Backwater Valve as
manufactured by Bibby-Ste-Croix; and
(c) Fullport Backwater Valve as manufactured
by Mainline Backflow Products, Inc.;
(29) Clamp-All Corporation Pipe Coupling
Systems shall be approved size for size on dissimilar materials on new or
existing installations. The use of Snap-All Increaser/Reducer transition
bushings shall be included in this approval;
(30) Mission Rubber Company "Band-Seal
Specialty Coupling" shall be approved as a transition between any combination
of the following materials: cast iron, copper, galvanized steel, schedule 40
PVC and ABS, and SDR 35;
(31)
(a) Laticrete 9235 Waterproof Membrane to be
used as a safing material for floors and walls in showers, bathtubs, and floor
drain pans;
(b) Ultra-Set as
manufactured by Bostik Construction Products to be used as a water proofing
material;
(32) DFW
Elastomeric PVC coupling manufactured by DFW Plastics, Inc. for use on building
sewers;
(33)
(a) Fernco Lowflex Shielded Couplings,
approved for connecting extra heavy, no-hub, and service weight cast iron pipe,
DWV PVC and ABS pipe, SDR 35 sewer pipe, galvanized steel pipe, and copper pipe
or as a transition between any of these materials in soil waste and vent
systems above or below grade; and
(b) Fernco Proflex Shielded Couplings: Series
3000 for service weight cast iron to plastic, steel, or extra cast iron in
sizes one and one-half (1 1/2) inch to four (4) inch, Series 3001 for cast
iron, plastic, or steel to copper in sizes one and one-half (1 1/2) inch to two
(2) inch; and Series 3003 for copper to copper in one and one-half (1 1/2)
inch;
(34) TBA drain,
waste and vent pipe, schedule 40 PVC piping marked "meets dimensional
specifications of ASTM D-2665". This pipe shall have been tested for the
tensile strength, durability, of ASTM D-2665 except that it is made from
recycled, unused plastics rather than virgin materials;
(35) Blucher-Josam stainless steel pipe,
fittings, and drains for disposal of corrosive wastes;
(36) Paul Panella Industries Hostalen GUR
UHMW Polymer Cleanout approved for use on sewers of Schedule 40 PVC, ABS, and
SDR in four (4) inch and six (6) inch sizes;
(37) Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., Series
35 polyethylene corrugated sewer pipe with a smooth interior for underground
storm water drainage within a building;
(38) "Flowguard Gold" one (1) step CPVC
cement for joining copper tube size CPVC piping systems through two (2) inches
without the requirement of a cleaner or primer;
(39) E-Z Trap Adapter as manufactured by S
& S Enterprises to be used as connection between chrome plated P trap and
PVC waste line;
(40)
(a) Canplas Industries LTD Specialty DWV
Fittings: Part #3628 ABS or PVC forty-five (45) degree Discharge Closet Flange,
Part #2321 Appliance (dishwasher) Wye, and Part #3650A Closet Flange Kit for
Concrete Installations; and
(b)
Flo-Bowl Waxless Leakless Toilet System as manufactured by Flo-Bowl Systems
Inc.;
(41)
(a) Conbraco 78-RV Series In-Line Water
Heater Shut-Off Thermal Expansion Control Valve preset at 125 psi to relieve
thermal expansion; and
(b) Watts
Regulator BRV Expansion Relief Valve to relieve thermal expansion;
(42) Plastic Productions PVC
"Quick Stub" approved as a solvent weld transition between tubular PVC and
schedule 40 PVC;
(43) HubSett In
Line Test Coupling: PVC and ABS test couplings produced by HubSett
Manufacturing Inc. for testing soil waste and vent systems;
(44) Viega/Ridgid ProPress System: Copper
press fittings for joining copper water tubing and using an elastomeric o-ring
that forms the joint.
(a) The fitting shall be
made by pressing the socket joint under pressure in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation requirements; and
(b) This system shall be approved for pipe
sizes one-half (1/2) inch through four (4) inch for above slab installations
only;
(45) TRIC
Trenchless Systems for replacement sewers in four (4) inch and six (6) inch
sizes.
(a) A video recording of the existing
sewer shall be made to determine proper alignment and reviewed by the plumbing
inspector;
(b) After the
installation is complete, another video recording shall be reviewed by the
plumbing inspector to ensure that the installation was successful;
(c) The sewer shall be tested according to
815 KAR
20:150; and
(d) The interior heat fusion bead shall be
removed to provide a smooth surface with no obstruction;
(46) Envirovac Inc.: Evac Vacuum Systems
Condensate Collection System approved for condensate collection and the
discharge from lavatories only;
(47) Macerating Systems from
Sanitary-for-All, consisting of a sump with a macerating pump, with or without
a macerating toilet. The sump shall be air tight and provided with a minimum
one and one-fourth (1 1/4) inch vent. These systems shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and shall not be used as a
primary means of waste disposal;
(48) Rhino Wet Waste Interceptor manufactured
by Ecosystems Inc. to be used as a prefil-tration of wet wastes before
discharging to a grease trap or interceptor;
(49) Quick Snap Multi Level Flange as
manufactured by Jett Plumbing Products, Inc;
(50) Sioux Chief Manufacturers Stainless
Steel Swivel Ring Closet Flange;
(51) Service Weight and No-Hub Cast Iron Pipe
and Fittings furnished by DWV Casting Company complying with ASTM A74 and A888
and CIPI 301-00;
(52) American Pipe
Lining, Inc. A PL 2000, which is an epoxy lining used in restoring water
distribution systems. The use of A PL 2000 shall comply with paragraphs (a)
through (d) of this subsection.
(a) A plumbing
construction permit shall be required.
(b) Installation shall be by a licensed
plumber.
(c) Water quality shall be
tested before and after each project.
(d) A water distribution system treated with
A PL 2000 shall be clearly marked on all exposed piping and the water heater
with the following notice: "FLAMELESS TECHNIQUES MUST BE USED FOR ALL REPAIRS
AND MODIFICATIONS TO THIS PIPING SYSTEM";
(53) Base Products Corporation.
(a) Water powered pump: basepump. Each model
shall:
1. Be installed with a reduced pressure
principle backflow preventer with copper piping only;
2. Be approved for groundwater removal only;
and
3. Require incoming water
pressure of 50 psi to operate; and
(b) Battery back-up pump:
hydropump;
(54)
Perma-Liner Industries, Inc, Lateral Lining System.
(a) This system shall be approved for pipe
sizes three (3) inches through eight (8) inches for interior and exterior
installations.
(b) Interior
applications shall be video recorded before and after installation and shall
have a water or air test as required by
815 KAR
20:150, Section 4(2) or (3).
(c) Exterior applications shall be video
recorded before and after and shall have a smoke test to comply with
815 KAR
20:150, Section 4(6).
(d) A permit shall be obtained prior to an
exterior or interior application;
(55) Stainless steel piping system for
potable water applications manufactured by Victaulic for above ground
applications only;
(56) Wallgate
Classic Model CME recessed and molded handwasher/dryer;
(57) MaxLiner.
(a) This system shall be approved for pipe
sizes three (3) inch through ten (10) inch for interior and exterior
installations.
(b) Interior
applications shall be video recorded before and after installation and shall
have a water or air test as required in
815 KAR
20:150, Section 4(2) or (3).
(c) Exterior applications shall be video
recorded before and after installation and shall have a smoke test to comply
with
815 KAR
20:150, Section 4(6).
(d) Permits shall be required for both
interior and exterior applications;
(58) Nuflow Technologies Inc., Nuflow System.
(a) This system shall be approved for pipe
sizes one and one-half (1 1/2) inch through twelve (12) inch for interior and
exterior installations.
(b)
Interior applications shall be video recorded before and after installation and
shall have a water or air test as required in
815 KAR
20:150, Section 4(2) or (3).
(c) Exterior applications shall be video
recorded before and after installation and shall have a smoke test to comply
with
815 KAR
20:150, Section 4(6).
(d) Permits shall be required for both
interior and exterior applications;
(59) Schluter Shower System for waterproofing
tiled shower installations installed per manufacturer
recommendations;
(60) WATCO
Manufacturing Watco Flex and Watco Flex 900 Innovator tub waste and
overflow;
(61) J.R. Smith MFG. CO.
THE BOSS TEE Series 4505 cleanout tee;
(62) Pipe Patch NO-Dig Repair System by
Source One Environmental.
(a) The repair shall
require a plumbing installation permit issued by the department; and
(b) After the repair has been completed, the
building sewer shall be inspected, tested with either a water or a smoke test,
and approved by the department;
(63) PHIX Cartridge Systems. The PHIX
cartridge system shall be approved for use as a point-source or in-line acid
neutralization system;
(64)
SharkBite Evopex polymer fittings meeting ASSE Standard 1061. The use of
SharkBite Evopex polymer fittings shall be approved for underground burial
except the fitting shall not be buried:
(a)
Under or encased in concrete, or
(b) Underground beneath a building;
and
(65) SharkBite
Universal DZR brass fittings or SharkBite EvoPEX DZR brass transition fittings
meeting ASSE Standard 1061. The use of these fittings shall be approved for
underground burial if the fitting is:
(a)
Wrapped with self-fusing, formaldehyde-free and chloride-free, fully cured
silicone tape with a minimum thickness of 0.020 inches;
(b) Not buried under or encased in concrete;
and
(c) Not buried underground
beneath a building.