P2608.1
General
- Valves, pipe and fittings are installed in the flow direction, and burred ends are reamed full bore.
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 26, General Plumbing RequirementsRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
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Coloring
- Graywater for soil absorption needs no dye.
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P2705
Installation
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P2911.12.1
Collection Pipe and Vent Test
- Collection and vent piping is tested per P2503.
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P2912
Nonpotable Rainwater Collection and Distribution Systems
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P2803
Water Heaters Used for Space Heating
International Residential Code, 2024 · Chapter 28, Water HeatersRead the full text (opens UpCodes in a new tab)
P2911
On-Site Nonpotable Water Reuse Systems
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P3005.4
Drain Pipe Sizing
- Drains are sized by accumulated DFU from the most remote fixture downstream, using the branch and stack and building drain tables, never shrinking.
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