John Dirks Jr Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 What do you think of these flexible tailpieces? Are there any code violations in using them or do you write them up for other reasons? On the other side they used one as an elbow. Image Insert: 108.48 KB Image Insert: 120 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 All code references I've ever seen refer to "smooth walled" pipe components. I don't feel like looking it up; it's nice outside....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 I'm not quick on plumbing code references either, but I would say it is wrong (code). For your report, just write the fact that flexible drain lines will plug up easier, drain poorly, and that smooth walled drain pipes should be used. To heck with the code when it comes to common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted July 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Originally posted by Brandon Whitmore I'm not quick on plumbing code references either, but I would say it is wrong (code). For your report, just write the fact that flexible drain lines will plug up easier, drain poorly, and that smooth walled drain pipes should be used. To heck with the code when it comes to common sense. That is exactly what I will to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 In New Jersey, we have what's called the Uniform Construction Code. It's a large Blue book (not the IRC book) that references other books (ie IRC, NEC etc.) Section 5:23-3.8 Products violating the code. 3) Plumbing materials/supplies: i All purpose solvent cement, except transition glues permitted in the plumbing subcode. ii Clear PB piping. iii Flexible traps and tailpieces. In another part of the book, it states that any manufacture or distributor that sells products violating the code must stop selling those items once they are served notice by the construction official. I guess the construction officials don't visit Home Depot or Lowes. Here's my macro: [0003a]Flex drain observed: these are prohibited by New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. The flex drain should be replaced due to frequent clogging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 IRC 2000 P3002.3.1. Drainage. Drainage fittings shall have a smooth interior waterway of the same diameter as the piping served. All fittings shall conform to the type of pipe used Drainage fittins shall have no ledges, shoulders, or reductions which can retard or obstruct drainage flow in the piping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted July 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Sometimes I need things hammered into my head. I wont forget this one now. Thanks everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidlord Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Drainage fittings shall have a smooth interior waterway of the same diameter as the piping served. All fittings shall conform to the type of pipe used. Drainage fittings shall have no ledges, shoulders or reductions which can retard or obstruct drainage flow in the piping. Threaded drainage pipe fittings shall be of the recessed drainage type, black or galvanized. Drainage fittings shall be designed to maintain one-fourth unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2-percent slope) grade. (IRC P3002.3.1) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Flex drain observed: these are prohibited by New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. The flex drain should be replaced due to frequent clogging. I don't remember ever having an issue with anything Darren has written but I'm not diggin the boiler in this case. Maybe something like: Flex drain observed: these are prohibited by New Jersey's Uniform Construction Code. The flex drain should be replaced due to the likelihood of frequent clogging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtblum Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 S trap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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