Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part XIV - Plumbing
Chapter 9 - Vents
Section XIV-903 - Materials

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XIV-903

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. Vents. Pipe, tubing, and fittings for the vent piping system shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 7 of this code.

B. Specific Type. Standards given in Table 703 of this code apply to the specific materials approved for use and as indicated in the various Sections in this Chapter.

C. Piping above Ground. Vent piping shall be of cast iron, galvanized steel, brass or copper pipe, copper tube of a weight not less than that of copper drainage tube Type DWV, and Schedule 40 plastic piping. Vent piping used in acid waste systems shall be of the same material used in the acid soil and waste piping (see §703. F of this code).

D. Piping Underground. Vent piping placed underground shall be of cast iron, copper tube of a weight not less than that of Type DWV, Schedule 40 plastic piping or heavy schedule borosilicate glass, provided that other materials may be used for underground vents when found adequate and installed as directed by the plumbing official. Vent piping used in acid waste systems shall be of the same material used in the acid soil and waste piping (see §703. F of this code). Materials subject to corrosion shall be protected when installed in corrosive soil.

E. Fittings. Fittings shall be compatible to the type of pipe used in the vent system as required by §903. B, 903.C and 903.D of this code.

1. Vent pipes installed less than 6 inches above the flood-level rim of fixture(s) served shall be installed with approved drainage fittings (i.e., short turn quarter bends shall be prohibited).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4(A)(7) and R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(7)(9)(16)(17)(20).

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