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604.13 Water Heater Connectors
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Flexible metallic
(copper and stainless steel), reinforced flexible, braided
stainless steel, or polymer braided with EPDM core connectors
that connect a water heater to the piping system shall
be in accordance with ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6.
Copper, copper alloy, or stainless steel flexible connectors
shall not exceed 24 inches (610 mm). PEX, PEX-AL-PEX,
PE-AL-PE, or PE-RT tubing shall not be installed within
the first 18 inches (4S7 mm) of piping connected to a water
heater.
[BSC, HCD 1 & HCD 2] PEX-AL-PEX is not adopted for use in potable water supply and distribution systems.
[BSC, HCD 1 & HCD 2] PEX-AL-PEX is not adopted for use in potable water supply and distribution systems.
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