David Meiland Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Can anyone tell me if there was/is a code requirement in any of the various codes to paint ABS, PVC, etc., where it's exposed to sunlight as a vent terminal above the roof? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patt Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 The requirement in the Uniform Plumbing Code is not in the code itself but in Appendix I "Installation Standards". How far back it goes I don't know. It's in both the 2000 and 2009 as those were the editions that CA adopted. Installation Standard For ABS BUILDING DRAIN, WASTE, AND VENT PIPE AND FITTINGS IAPMO IS 5-2003 2.2.3 Exposed Piping Piping shall not be exposed to direct sunlight. Exception: Vent piping through roof. Plumbing vents through roof, exposed to sunlight, shall be protected by water base synthetic latex paints. Adequate support shall be provided where ABS piping is exposed to wind, snow, and ice loading. Installation Standard For PVC BUILDING DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT PIPE AND FITTINGS IAPMO IS 9-2003 2.3.3 Exposed Piping Piping shall not be exposed to direct sunlight. Exception: Vent piping through roof. Plumbing vents through roof, exposed to sunlight, shall be protected by water base synthetic latex paints. Adequate support shall be provided where PVC piping is exposed to wind, snow and ice loading As a side note in the "Dwelling Requirements of the Uniform Plumbing Code, 1997" they don't list Appendix I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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