Code Information

Code Sections Prohibiting the Use of Drain Saddle Connections

 
International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials IAPMO
 
1997 Uniform Plumbing Code / UPC ... Pages 18 & 19
Section 311.0:  Prohibited Fittings and Practices
  Section 311.1 No ... band or saddle shall be used as a draining fitting ...
  Section 311.2 No drainage vent or piping shall be drilled and tapped for the
purpose of making connections thereto ...
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International Conference of Building Officials
Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.
Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. 		ICBO
SBCCI
BOCA International
1997 International Plumbing Code / IPC ... Page 53
Section 707:  Prohibited Joints and Connections
  Section 707.1 Prohibited joints.  The following types of joints and
connections shall be prohibited:
6.) saddle type fittings
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Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors National Association PHCC
1996 National Standard Plumbing Code / NSPC ... Page 73 (illustrated)
Section 2.4:  Fittings and Connections in Draining Systems
  Section 2.4.1 Prohibited Fittings:
No running threads or saddles shall be used in the
drainage system.  No drainage or vent piping shall
be drilled, tapped, burned or welded.