Specifications include, but are not limited to: PLASTIC / PVC PIPE: All plastic drainage pipes and fittings will be Schedule 40 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic drain waste and vent (DWV) pipe in accordance with ASTM D-2665 standards. Use only approved glues and primers as per the manufacturer’s recommendations and install all PVC pipe per IPC 2006 code requirements. 15065- PIPING SUPPORTS & HANGERS: Install all supports and hangers as needed to secure pipes in place as to prevent vibrations and loose pipes, to maintain grading by proper adjustment, provide for expansion and contraction of pipes, and to make a neat and professional appearance. All pipe supports and hangers will be installed as per the Manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with IPC2006,IRC2006, AND IFGC2006. 15120- SLEEVES & ESCUTCHEONS: Contractor will provide sleeves for all piping and ducts passing through masonry, cement or metal paneled floors, walls and ceilings. Pipe sleeves will not be required in walls above ceilings unless ceiling space is used for an air plenum. Sleeves used below grades or in crawl spaces will be of galvanized pipe, black pipe or schedule 40 PVC sufficient in size to permit free movement of the pipe. Areas around the pipe sleeve and the wall, floor or ceiling materials will be filled with either mortar or caulk as needed to seal properly. Contractor to ensure all piping passing through monolithic slab foundations are sleeved in color coded plastic sleeve material as required by the International Plumbing Code.
