675 Ind. Admin. Code 15-2-36

Current through January 8, 2025

Section 675 IAC 15-2-36 - Protection of plumbing system

Authority: IC 22-13-2-13

Affected: IC 22-12; IC 22-13; IC 22-14; IC 22-15

Sec. 36.

(a) Cutting Structural Members. Structural members shall not be unnecessarily or carelessly weakened by cutting or notching.

Note: See 675 IAC 15-2-12(b) and 675 IAC 15-2-13(d).

(b) Exposed Piping. All piping, pipe threads, hangers, and supports exposed to the weather, water, mud, and road hazard, and subject to damage therefrom, shall be painted, coated, wrapped, or otherwise protected from deterioration.

(c) Road Damage. Pipes, supports, drains, outlets, or drain hoses shall be insulated or protected to prevent freezing, under normal occupancy.

(d) Rodent Resistance. All exterior openings around piping and equipment shall be sealed to resist the entrance of rodents.

675 IAC 15-2-36

Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 15-2-36; filed Mar 25, 1986, 1:44 pm: 9 IR 1992, eff Jun 15, 1986; readopted filed Nov 29, 2001, 12:21 p.m.: 25 IR 1306; readopted filed Sep 21, 2007, 9:20 a.m.: 20071010-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2007, 9:16 a.m: 20071031-IR-675070388RFA; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA

Readopted filed 3/10/2017, 9:37 a.m.: 20170405-IR-675170005RFA

Readopted filed 5/11/2023, 2:22 p.m.: 20230607-IR-675230104RFA