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P-305.5 Pipes and Joints Permitted

Philadelphia Plumbing Code > 3 Materials > P-305 Materials for Plumbing Installations > P-305.5 Pipes and Joints Permitted
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Pipe and joint material shall be in accordance with Table P-305.5.

Table P-305.5 — APPROVED PIPES AND TYPES OF JOINTS
Pipes/Joints Type
Black Steel Threaded or Welding on large size gas piping
Cast Iron Soil Pipe and Fittings Bell-and-Spigot (lead and oakum), No-Hub Coupling,
Neoprene Gasket
Ductile Iron Bell-and-Spigot, Neoprene Gasket, Mechanical Joint
Copper Tubing (KLM) Sweat, Flare Compression Joints, Braze
Copper Tubing (DWV) Sweat, Neoprene Gasket, Full Stainless Steel Jackets
Glass — Pyrex Sweat, Neoprene Gasket, Full Stainless Steel Jackets,
Compression Joint
Acid Resisting Cast Iron Bell-and-Spigot, No-Hub Coupling
Plastic-PVC-ABS Drainage Solvent Cement
Polyethylene Acid Resistant, Electrical Wiring Fittings, No-Hub Coupling
(O-Ring), Compression Fittings (lab line)
Polyethylene, Water Flare, Compression, Threaded
Terra Cotta Bell-and-Spigot (slip seal), Gasket and O-Ring
Brass and Copper Pipe Threaded, Brazed
Tubes - O.D. Compression, Flare
Aluminum Pipe No-Hub Coupling or Galvanized Coupling

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