125.1513b “Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception.
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125.1513b “Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception.
Sec. 13b.
(1)As used in this section, "lead free" means either of the following:
(a)Solder and flux containing not more than 0.2% lead.
(b)Pipe and pipe fittings containing not more than 8% lead.
(2)Beginning on the effective date of this section, pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux which are used in the installation or repair of a plumbing system in a building or structure providing water for human consumption or a public water system shall be lead free.
(3)This section shall not apply to leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes.
History: Add. 1988, Act 146, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1988
Popular Name: Act 230
Popular Name: Uniform Construction Code