Pipes and Fittings

Question: 05-10 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: Our plumber has been using this (brass) drainage system in many buildings, is there any code violations?  How should this be rectified? Interpretation: (On. Reg 403/97) What would appear to be a simple question turns out to be quite involving.  You could find code violations […]

Question: 05-06 Code Section: 7 Date: OBC 2006 Reference: Question: What governs the approval of DWV fittings?  Are any or all of the below applicable: Code sections 7.2.4. Pipe fittings to 7.2.4.5. Assembled pipe or tubing; Table 7.2.4.5.; Any BMEC rulings; 7.2.10.6.(1) Supply and waste fittings; BCA 1992, c23, s9.-(1) Equivalents; and past performance in

Question: 08-04 Code Section: 7 Date: 3 February 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.2.4.3.(1); 7.4.7.2.(1) Question: We were always taught that the rule was 1-90 and two 45’s when offsetting. In the photo the kitchen sink (with a Dishwasher) was roughed in with 2″ ABS, runs 20′ from right to left and in order for the

Question: 08-10 Code Section: 7 Date: 9 March 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.3.4.3.(1) Question: Recently a question has arisen concerning the use of a copper fitting for use with plastic piping that has an integral support plate. The fitting in question appears to have a copper support plate; however, if you apply a magnet to

Question: 08-11 Code Section: 7 Date: 22 March 2008 OBC 2006 Reference: 7.2.1.5. Question: Piping, fittings and joints used in pressure sewer, forcemain or sump pump discharge applications shall be capable of withstanding at least one and one-half times the maximum potential pressure. Well, it has been my common practice and I’m quite sure majority