Int 0934-2009
Non-metallic piping and fittings.
IntroductionFiledCommittee on Housing and Buildingsintroduced 2009-02-26
Filed — closed without being enacted.
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Agenda: 2009-02-26Passed: 2009-12-31
Committee on Housing and Buildings — Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Buildings and rent regulation.
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Lifecycle
IntroducedIntroduced by Council
2009-02-26 · City Council
ActionReferred to Comm by Council
2009-02-26 · City Council
ClosedFiled (End of Session)
2009-12-31 · City Council
Heard at (1)
City Council · 2009-02-26 · 1:30 PM · Council Chambers - City Hall
Full text
Be it enacted by the Council as follows:
Section 1. Chapter 6 of Section BC Q102 of the building code of the city of New York is amended to read as follows:
Chapter 6 - System Components
6.3.1.4 Delete the words “and polybutylene”.
6.3.6.1 Delete the word “polybutylene”
The use of pipe or tube other than that describe above must involve consideration of many factors, including but not limited to the following:
1. Pressure rating.
2. Beam strength (hangers).
3. Corrosion (chemical and electrolytic).
4. Resistance to failure when exposed to elevated temperatures.
5. Methods of joining (strength, permanence, fire hazard).
6. Availability of fittings (for sprinkler outlets and proper routings).
7. Physical characteristics relating to integrity during earthquakes.
8. Toxicity
9. Combustibility
10. Movement during sprinkler operation (water distribution).
Table 6.3.6.1 Delete the following: Specification for special listed polybutylene (PB) pipe ASTM D 3309.
[Add Section 6.3.6.5 Non-metallic piping and fittings are permitted to be used only in Group R Occupancies 6 stories or less in height.]
6.4.3 Delete the word “polybutylene,”
6.8.3 Delete.
Add Section 6.9.2.2.3 The alarm apparatus for a dry-pipe system shall also consist of approved low and high air pressure alarm attachments to the dry-pipe valve.
6.9.5 Change “8.15.2.6” to “8.16.1.10”.
§ 2. This local law shall take effect sixty days after enactment.
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