Interpretation #7740
Published March 28, 2016
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2001
- Code
- PLUMBING
- Code Description
- Plumbing
- Chapter
- 7
- Section
- 702.3, 703
- Topic
- 29
Question
Is it the intent of section 702.3 and 703 to require Type 'K' or 'L' copper piping for sanitary force main piping?
Answer Published 03/28/2016 at 11:13 AM
Based on the 2001 Florida Code, what is described is
actually part of the building drain and not the sewer which
are the sections referenced in the question. In order to
answer the question as described, not the sections cited,
please see section 702.1 of the 2001 Florida Building Code -
Plumbing. This sections refers to table 702.1 for the
appropriate materials.
actually part of the building drain and not the sewer which
are the sections referenced in the question. In order to
answer the question as described, not the sections cited,
please see section 702.1 of the 2001 Florida Building Code -
Plumbing. This sections refers to table 702.1 for the
appropriate materials.
Commentary
If work is being performed in an existing structure, please
refer to the Florida Building Code - Existing Buildings
volume for the requirements for work to be performed. This
will determine what work is permitted to comply with the
code in effect at the time of construction or the current
edition of the Florida Building Code.