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Section P-606 Abandoned Piping
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Abandoned laterals shall have the house trap removed, and the pipe shall be
hermetically sealed by a cap or plug at the curb line. Abandoned drainage piping within the building shall be
hermetically sealed by a cap or plug.
Abandoned water service shall be capped or plugged at the curb or shall have the
ferrule removed. Abandoned water piping within the building shall be capped or plugged with a fitting.
A plumbing permit is required for abandonment, and work shall be performed by a Registered Master
Plumber.
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