CHOOSING MATERIALS

Choosing materials for a venting system is not usually much problem. Most jobs use Schedule-40 plastic pipe for vent pipes. There are, however, other options for vent materials. And, not all codes allow the same types of vent ma­terials. You will also notice from the following tables of approved materials that there can be a difference in approved materials for vents that are installed underground, compared to those installed above ground. We will close out this chapter with tables that indicate what types of materials are allowed within major plumbing codes.

Cast iron

ABS*

PVC*

Copper

Brass

Lead

 

Cast iron

ABS

PVC

Copper

Galvanized

Lead

Aluminum Borosilicate Glass Brass

 

*These materials may not be used with buildings having more than three floors above grade.

 

FIGURE 5.49 ■ Materials approved for above-ground vents in Zone Two. (Courtesy of McGraw-Hill)

FIGURE 5.51 ■ Materials approved for underground vents in Zone One. (Courtesy of McGraw-Hill)

Подпись: Cast iron ABS PVC Copper Galvanized Lead Aluminum Brass

Подпись: Cast iron ABS PVC Copper Aluminum Borosilicate glass

FIGURE 5.50 ■ Materials approved for above-ground vents in Zone Three. (Courtesy of McGraw-Hill)

FIGURE 5.52 ■ Materials approved for underground vents in Zone Two. (Courtesy of McGraw-Hill)

Cast iron ABS PVC Copper

 

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