Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 384.30

Current through December 30, 2024

Section SPS 384.30 - Plumbing materials

(1) GENERAL. When designing a plumbing system, due consideration shall be given to sizing, working pressure, temperature and material, compatibility of a plumbing system with the water and wastewater to be conveyed, and the environment in which the plumbing system is to be installed.

(2) SANITARY DRAIN AND VENT SYSTEMS AND POWTS INSPECTION AND OBSERVATION PIPING. Sanitary drain systems and vent systems and POWTS inspection and observation piping shall be of such material and workmanship as set forth in this subsection.

(a)Above ground drain and vent pipe. Except as provided in s. SPS 382.33 (2), drain pipe and vent pipe installed above ground shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-1.

(b)Underground drain and vent pipe. Except as provided in par. (d), drain pipe and vent pipe installed underground shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-2.

(c)Sanitary building sewer pipe. Sanitary building sewer pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-3.

(d)Treated wastewater piping.

1. Nonpressurized, nonperforated drain piping conveying treated wastewater from a POWTS treatment or holding component to a POWTS treatment or holding component, distribution cell or dispersal zone shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-3.

2. Nonpressurized perforated drain piping conveying treated wastewater in a POWTS soil treatment or dispersal component shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-4.

3. Pressurized perforated drain piping conveying treated wastewater in a POWTS treatment or dispersal component shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-5 and shall be perforated in accordance with the POWTS design.

(e)Pressurized drain pipe. Except as provided in par. (d) 3., pressurized drain pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-5 and shall be rated for the working pressure and temperature to which it will be subjected for a specific installation.

(f)Chemical drain and vent pipe. Drain systems and vent systems for chemical wastes shall be of approved corrosion resistant material. The manufacturer of the pipe shall indicate to the department the material's suitability for the concentrations of chemicals involved.

(g)Catch basins, interceptors and sumps. Catch basins, interceptors and sumps shall be constructed in a watertight manner of precast reinforced concrete, reinforced monolithic concrete, cast iron, coated 12-gauge steel, vitrified clay, fiberglass, plastic or other approved materials.

(h)Manholes. Manholes shall be constructed in a watertight manner of precast reinforced concrete, reinforced monolithic concrete, brick or block, fiberglass or other approved materials. Fiberglass manholes may be approved for use in traffic areas if the top section of the manhole is not made of fiberglass.

(i)Service suction lines. A service suction line or pump discharge line serving a holding tank for cleaning purposes shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-5. Joints and connections for suction lines shall conform to s. SPS 384.40. The use of mechanical joints shall be in accordance with the recommendations and instructions specified by the manufacturer.

(j)POWTS inspection and observation pipe. A POWTS inspection and observation pipe shall conform to at least one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-1.

Table 384.30-1

ABOVE GROUND DRAIN AND VENT PIPE AND TUBING

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	ASTM D1527; ASTM D2661
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) coextruded	ASTM F628
Brass	ASTM B43
Cast iron	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC)	ASTM F441/F441M; ASTM F442/F442M; ASTM F2618; ASTM D2846/D2846M
Copper	ASTM B42; ASTM B88; ASTM B306
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.51
Galvanized steel	ASTM A53
Polyethylene (PE)	ASTM F1901
Polypropylene	ASTM F1412
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)	ASTM D2665; ASTM D1785; ASTM F891^b; AWWA C900
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)	ASTM F1673
Stainless steel (316L)	ASME A112.3.1; ASME B36.19 / B36.19M; ASTM A269/A269M; ASTM A312/A312M; ASTM A450/A450M; ASTM A778/A778M; AWWA C220
Stainless steel (304)	ASME A112.3.1; ASME B36.19 / B36.19M; ASTM A269/A269M; ASTM A312/A312M; ASTM A450/A450M; ASTM A778/A778M; AWWA C220
Synthetic rubber hose^a	AHAM DW-2-2020

^a. The installation of synthetic rubber hose is limited in use to indirect waste piping or local waste piping from dishwashers in accordance with s. SPS 382.33 (9) (d).

^b. Limited to pipe weight of schedule 40.

Table 384.30-2

UNDERGROUND DRAIN AND VENT PIPE AND TUBING

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	ASTM D1527; ASTM D2661
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) coextruded	ASTM F628
Brass	ASTM B43
Cast iron	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated Poly Vinyl Chloride (CPVC)^d	ASTM D2846/D2846M; ASTM F441/F441M; ASTM F442/F442M; ASTM F2618
Copper^a	ASTM B42; ASTM B88
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.51
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)	ASTM D1785; ASTM D2665; ASTM D3034^b; ASTM F891^c; AWWA C900
Stainless steel ^d	ASME A112.3.1; ASME B36.19 / B36.19M; ASTM A269/A269M; ASTM A312/A312M; ASTM A450/A450M; ASTM A778/A778M; AWWA C220

^a. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.

^b. Limited to pipe with a SDR of 26 or less.

^c. Limited to pipe weight of schedule 40.

^d. Type 304 may not be installed underground.

Table 384.30-3

SANITARY BUILDING SEWER PIPE AND TUBING

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)^a	ASTMD1527; ASTM D2661; ASTM D2751
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) coextruded	ASTM F628
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) composite^a	ASTM D2680
Brass	ASTM B43
Cast iron	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)^c	ASTM F441/F441M; ASTM F442/F442M; ASTM F2618; ASTM D2846
Concrete	ASTM C14; ASTM C76
Copper^b	ASTM B42; ASTM B88
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.51
Polyethylene (PE)	ASTM F714; ASTM F894; ASTM F2763/F2763M
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)^a	ASTM D1785; ASTM D2665; ASTM D2729; ASTM D3034; ASTM F794; ASTM F891; ANSI/AWWA C900
Polypropylene (PP)	ASTM F1412; ASTM F2764/F2764M
PVC Corrugated Sewer Pipe With a Smooth Interior and Fittings^a	ASTM F949
PVC Large-Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings^a	ASTM F679
PVC Profile Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter^a	ASTM F794
Type PS-46 and Type PS-115 PVC Plastic Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe and Fittings^a	ASTM F789
Stainless steel (316L)	ASME A112.3.1; ASME B36.19 / B36.19M; ASTM A269/A269M; ASTM A312/A312M; ASTM A450/A450M; ASTM A778/A778M; AWWA C220
Vitrified clay (extra strength)	ASTM C700

^a. Thermoplastic sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2321.

^b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.

Table 384.30-4

PERFORATED EFFLUENT DISTRIBUTION PIPING FOR NONPRESSURIZED SOIL ABSORPTION SYSTEMS

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)	ASTM D1527; ASTM D2661; ASTM D2751
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) coextruded	ASTM F628
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) composite	ASTM D2680
Brass	ASTM B43
Cast iron	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)	ASTM F2618
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.51; AWWA C151/A21.15
Polyethylene (PE)^a	ASTM F667/F667M; ASTM F810
Polypropylene (PP)	ASTM F1412; ASTM F2764/F2764M
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)^a	ASTM D2729; ASTM D3034; ASTM F891
Vitrified clay (extra strength)	ASTM C4; ASTM C700

^a. The pipe shall have 2 rows, and only 2 rows, of perforations parallel to the axis of the pipe and 120° + 5° apart. The perforations shall be at the nominal 4 and 8 o'clock positions when the pipe is installed.

Table 384.30-5

PRESSURIZED DRAIN PIPE AND TUBING AND SERVICE SUCTION LINES

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)^a	ASTM D1527; ASTM D2661
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)^a coextruded	ASTM F628
Brass	ASTM B43
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)^a	ASTM D2846; ASTM F441/F441M; ASTM F442/F442M
Concrete	ASTM C14; ASTM C76
Copper^b	ASTM B42; ASTM B88; ASTM B306
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.51
Galvanized steel	ASTM A53
Polyethylene Pressure Pipe and Fitting, 4 in. through 63 in., for Water Distribution	AWWA C906
Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Tubing, 1/2 in. through 3 in.	AWWA C901
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)^a	ASTM D1785; ASTM D2241; ASTM D2665; AWWA C900
Stainless Steel (316L)	ASME A112.3.1; ANSI B36.19M; ASTM A269; A312/A312M; ASTM A450; ASTM A778/778M; AWWA C220

^a. Thermoplastic sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2774.

^b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground

(3) STORM AND CLEAR WATER DRAIN AND VENT SYSTEMS. Storm and clear water drain and vent systems shall be of such material and workmanship as set forth in this subsection.

(a)Above ground drain and vent pipe. Drain pipe and vent pipe installed above ground and inside a building shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-1, except black steel pipe conforming to ASTM A53 may be used for storm water conductors. Black steel conductors may not be embedded in concrete or masonry.

(b)Underground drain and vent pipe. Drain pipe and vent pipe installed underground shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-2.

(c)Storm building sewer pipe. Storm building sewer pipe shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-6.

(d)Subsoil drain pipe. Subsoil drains shall be open jointed, horizontally split, or perforated pipe conforming to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-7.

(e)Roof drains.

1. Roof drains shall be provided with removable strainers of sufficient strength to carry the anticipated loads.

2. Roof drains shall be so constructed that the drains can be cleaned and the drain inlets accessible at all time.

3. Roof drains shall be sized in accordance with s. SPS 382.36 and the drain outlet may not be less than 2 inches in diameter.

Note: See s. SPS 382.36 (10) and (11) for additional roof drain requirements.

(f)Area drain inlets. Area drain inlets shall be constructed in a watertight manner of precast concrete, reinforced monolithic concrete, brick or block, cast iron, coated 12 gauge steel, vitrified clay, fiberglass or other approved materials.

Table 384.30-6

STORM BUILDING SEWER PIPE AND TUBING

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)^a	ASTM D1527; ASTM D2661; ASTM D2751
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)^a coextruded	ASTM F628
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) composite^a	ASTM D2680
Brass	ASTM B43
Cast iron	ASTM A74; ASTM A888; CISPI 301
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC)	ASTM F2618
Concrete, circular	ASTM C14; ASTM C76
Concrete, elliptical	ASTM C507/C507M
Copper^b	ASTM B42; ASTM B88
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.15
Polyethylene (PE)	ASTM F714; ASTM F2763/F2763M
Polypropylene (PP)	ASTM F1412; ASTM F2764/F2764M; ASTM F2881/F2881M
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)^a	ASTM D1785; ASTM D2665; ASTM D2729; ASTM D3034; ASTM F891
PVC Corrugated Sewer Pipe With a Smooth Interior and Fittings	ASTM F949
PVC Large-Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings	ASTM F679
PVC Profile Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter	ASTM F794
Stainless steel (316L)	ASME A112.3.1; ASME B36.19 / B36.19M; ASTM A269/A269M; ASTM A312/A312M; ASTM A450/A450M; ASTM A778/A778M; AWWA C220
Type PS-46 and Type PS-115 PVC Plastic Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe and Fittings	ASTM F789
Vitrified clay	ASTM C700

^a. Thermoplastic sewer pipe shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2774.

^b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.

(4) WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS. Water supply systems shall be of such material and workmanship as set forth in this subsection. All materials in contact with water, in a water supply system, shall be suitable for use with the water within the system. All pipes and pipe fittings for water supply systems shall be made of a material that contains a weighted average of not more than 0.25 percent lead in the wetted surface material.

(a)Water quality. A water supply system shall be resistive to corrosive action and degrading action from the water being conveyed. Potable water storage tanks shall conform to s. NR 812.33.

(b)Soil and groundwater. The installation of water supply systems shall be prohibited in soil and groundwater that is contaminated with solvents, fuels, organic compounds or other detrimental materials which will cause permeation, corrosion, degradation, or structural failure of the piping material.

1. Where detrimental conditions are suspected, a chemical analysis of the soil and groundwater conditions shall be required to ascertain the acceptability of the proposed water supply system materials for the specific installation.

2. Where a detrimental condition exists, no underground water supply system may be installed until the detrimental condition can be:

a. Eliminated and the source of the condition can be eliminated;

b. Identified and the pipe and joining method can be proven resistant to the detrimental condition; or

c. Avoided by choosing an alternate route that will not be affected by the detrimental condition.

(c)Certification of plastic pipe. Plastic pipe for a water supply system shall be certified for potable water contact by a nationally recognized listing agency acceptable to the department.

Note: For a listing of nationally recognized agencies acceptable to the department, see ch. SPS 384 Appendix A-384.11.

(d)Water services and private water mains.

1. Water service pipe and private water mains shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-7. Pipe and tubing for water services and private water mains shall have a minimum working pressure of 150 psig at 73.4°F.

2. A local governmental unit may by ordinance restrict the types of materials for water services and private water mains which are to be located within or beneath an area subject to an easement for a highway, street or public service right-of-way. Before adopting an ordinance restricting the types of materials for water services, the local governmental unit shall submit a copy of the proposed ordinance to the department for review and approval.

3. Materials for combination water services and combination private water mains shall comply with NFPA 24 and the provisions specified in par. (d).

(e)Water distribution pipe.

1. Except as provided in subd. 2. or 3., water distribution pipe shall have a minimum working pressure of 100 psig at 180°F and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-8

2. Cold water distribution pipe installed underground shall have a minimum working pressure of 150 psig at 73.4°F and shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-7 or 384.30-8.

Note: Portions of a water supply system that supply water to a water-based fire protection system are to also conform to chs. SPS 361 to 365.

Note: See ch. SPS 384 Appendix for further explanation.

3. Pipe and tubing for cold water distribution systems downstream of water treatment devices designed to serve fixtures, appliances and devices that provide [LESS THAN EQUAL TO] 1 gpm at each outlet shall conform to one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-8 or 384.30-11, and shall have a minimum working pressure of 100 psig at 73.4°F.

4. Plastic pipe and tubing for water distribution systems downstream of water treatment devices designed to serve fixtures, appliances and devices that provide [LESS THAN EQUAL TO] 1 gpm at each outlet shall be marked at intervals not to exceed 4 feet with the following information:

a. The manufacturer's name.

b. The trade designation of the pipe or tubing.

c. The type of material.

d. The minimum working temperature and pressure of the pipe or tubing.

e. The mark of the certifying agency.

(f)Used piping. Piping which has been used for any other purpose than conveying potable water may not be used for water supply systems.

Table 384.30-7

PIPE AND TUBING FOR WATER SERVICES AND PRIVATE WATER MAINS

Material	Standard
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)^a	ASTM D1527; ASTM D2282
Brass	ASTM B43
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)^a	ASTM D2846; ASTM F441/F441M; ASTM F442/F442M
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride composite (CPVC/Al/ CPVC)	ASTM F2855
Copper^b,c	ASTM B42; ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B135; ASTM B251; ASTM B302; ASTM B447
Crosslinked Polyethylene/ Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX/Al/ PEX)	CAN/CSA B137.10; ASTM F1281
Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX)^a	ASTM F876; ASTM F877; AWWA C904
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151/A21.51
Galvanized steel	ASTM A53
Polyethylene (PE)^a	ASTM D2239; ASTM D2737; ASTM D2104; ASTM D2447; ASTM D3035; AWWA C906; AWWA C901
Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene	CAN/CSA B137.9
Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe	ASTM F1282
Polyethylene raised temperature (PE-RT)	ASTM F2769
Polyethylene raised temper-ature/al/polyethylene raised temperature (PE-RT/Al/PE-RT)	ASTM F3346
Polypropylene (PP-RCT)	ASTM F2389
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)^a	ASTM D1785; ASTM D2241; AWWA C900
Stainless steel (316L)	ASME B36.19/B36.19M; ASTM A269; ASTM A270; ASTM A312; ASTM A358/A358M; ASTM A450; ASTM A554; ASTM A778/A778M

^a. Plastic water service systems shall be installed in accordance with ASTM D2774.

^b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.

^c. Copper pipe or tubing shall not be installed if the pH of the water to be conveyed is 6.5 or less.

^d. May not be threaded.

Table 384.30-8

WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE AND TUBING

Material	Standard
Brass	ASTM B43
Cast iron	AWWA C115/A21.15
Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC)^a	ASTM D2846; ASTM F441/441^c; ASTM F442/442M^d
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride composite (CPVC/Al/ CPVC)	ASTM F2855
Copper^b,e	ASTM B42; ASTM B75; ASTM B88; ASTM B135; ASTM B251; ASTM B302; ASTM B447
Crosslinked Polyethylene/ Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX/Al/ PEX)	CAN/CSA B137.10, ASTM F1281
Crosslinked polyethylene (PEX)^a	ASTM F876; ASTM F877; AWWA C904
Ductile iron	AWWA C115/A21.15; AWWA C151//A21.51
Galvanized steel	ASTM A53
Polyethylene/Aluminum/ Polyethylene	CAN/CSA B137.9
Polyethylene/Aluminum/ Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe	ASTM F1282
Stainless Steel (316L)	ASME B36.19M; ASTM A269; ASTM A270; ASTM A312; ASTM A358/A358M; ASTM A450; ASTM A554; ASTM A778/A778M

^a. Plastic pipe and tubing installed underground shall be in accordance with ASTM D2774.

^b. Copper tubing, type M, may not be installed underground.

^c. Use is limited to pipe 2 1/2 inches or less in diameter for sch 80 and 1 inch or less in diameter for sch 40.

^d. Use is limited to pipe with a SDR 11 or less.

^e. Copper pipe or tubing shall not be installed if the pH of the water to be conveyed is 6.5 or less.

^f. Use is limited to cold water distribution only.

^g. May not be threaded.

(5) PIPE FITTINGS AND VALVES.

(a)Fittings. Pipe fittings shall conform to the pipe material standards listed in this chapter or one of the standards listed in Table 384.30-11. Threaded drain pipe fittings shall be of the recessed drainage type.

(b)Water supply valves.

1. Control valves for water services and private water mains shall be designed and constructed to withstand a minimum pressure of 125 psig at 73.4°F.

2. Control valves for water distribution systems shall be designed and constructed to withstand a minimum pressure of 100 psig at 180°F.

3. Except for a valve integral to a device, a control valve which serves 2 or more plumbing fixtures shall have, with the valve in a fully open position, a flow through passageway of not less than one nominal pipe size smaller than the nominal size of the piping connecting to the valve.

4. A control valve which serves 2 or more plumbing fixtures may not be a globe type valve.

(c)Special fittings and valves.

1. Water hammer arrestors shall conform to ASME A112.26.1 or ASSE 1010.

2. Relief valves and automatic gas shutoff devices for hot water supply systems shall conform to ANSI Z21.22.

3. Backwater valves shall conform to ASME A112.14.1, CAN/CSA B181.1 or CAN/CSA B181.2.

4. Atmospheric type vacuum breakers shall conform to ASSE 1001 and CAN/CSA B64.1.1.

5. Water pressure reducing valves and strainers for water pressure reducing valves for domestic water supply systems shall conform to ASSE 1003.

6. Hose connection vacuum breakers shall conform to ASSE 1011 or CAN/CSA B64.2.

7. Backflow preventers with an intermediate atmospheric vent shall conform to ASSE 1012 and dual check type atmospheric port backflow preventers shall conform to CAN/CSA B64.3.

8. Reduced pressure backflow preventers and reduced pressure fire protection principle backflow preventers, or backflow preventers, reduced pressure principle type (RP) shall conform with ASSE 1013 or CAN/CSA B64.4.

Note: Reduced pressure backflow preventers and reduced pressure detector fire protection backflow preventers are not permitted for cross connection control.

9. Double check backflow prevention assemblies shall conform to ASSE 1015 or CAN/CSA B64.5.

Note: Double check fire protection backflow preventer assemblies are not permitted for cross connection control.

10. Individual thermostatic, pressure balancing, and combination pressure balancing and thermostatic control valves serving individual showers shall conform to ASSE 1016 or CAN/CSA B125.

11. Trap seal primer valves, water fed shall conform to ASSE 1018.

12. Vacuum breaker wall hydrants, freeze resistant automatic draining type shall conform to ASSE 1019, types A, or B, or C.

13. Pressure vacuum breaker assemblies shall conform to ASSE 1020 or CAN/CSA B64.1.2.

14. Laboratory faucet backflow preventers shall conform to ASSE 1035 and laboratory faucet type vacuum breakers shall conform to CAN/CSA B64.7.

15. Reduced pressure detector fire protection, backflow prevention assemblies shall conform to ASSE 1047.

16. Double check detector assembly backflow preventers shall conform to ASSE 1048.

17. Back siphonage backflow vacuum breakers shall conform to ASSE 1056.

18. Hose connection backflow preventers shall conform to ASSE 1052.

19. Backflow preventers for carbonated beverage machines shall conform to ASSE 1022.

20. Dual check backflow preventers in freeze resistant types of wall hydrants shall conform to ASSE 1053.

21. Trap seal primer valves, drainage and electric types, shall conform to ASSE 1044.

(d)Pipe saddles in drainage systems. Pipe saddles shall be installed in accordance with the instructions of the saddle manufacturer and conform to all of the following limitations:

1. Pipe saddles may be installed on private interceptor main sewers, building sewers, underground drain and vent pipe and tubing, and where otherwise approved by the department.

2. A saddle for drain piping shall have a radius in accordance with s. SPS 382.30 (8) (a).

3. The material of the saddle shall be compatible with the materials of the pipes which are to be connected to the saddle.

4. The hole in the pipe which is to receive the saddle shall be drilled or cored to match the saddle outlet.

5. Straps or clamps which wrap around the pipe and saddle shall be provided by the manufacturer of the saddle.

6. Saddles shall be installed with straps or clamps which wrap around the pipe and saddle.

7. Proper hangers or bedding shall be provided to maintain alignment between the opening in the pipe and the saddle.

Table 384.30-11

Pipe And Tubing For Water Distribution Systems Downstream Of Treatment Devices Designed To Serve Fixtures, Appliances And Devices That Provide [LESS THAN EQUAL TO] 1 Gpm At Each Outlet

Material	Standard
Copper^b,c	ASTM B42; ASTM B88
Polyethylene (PE)^a	NSF 51; NSF 61
Polypropylene (PP)^a	NSF 51; NSF 61
Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)^a	NSF 51; NSF 61
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)^a	NSF 51; NSF 61

^a These materials are approved for cold water use only.

^b Copper tubing, Type M, shall not be installed underground.

^c Copper pipe or tubing shall not be installed if the pH of the water to be conveyed is 6.5 or less.

(6) SPECIAL MATERIALS.

(a)Sheet lead. Sheet lead for the following uses may not weigh less than indicated in subds. 1. and 2.

1. Site-fabricated flashings for vent pipes, 3 pounds per square foot; and

2. Prefabricated flashings for vent pipes, 21/2 pounds per square foot.

(b)Traps and fixture drain connection fittings.

1. Copper or tubular brass traps and fixture drain connection fittings shall be at least of 20 gage material.

2. Plastic tubular traps, continuous wastes, and trap adapters shall comply with s. SPS 384.40 (1) (a).

(c)Sheet copper. Sheet copper for the following uses may not weigh less than indicated in subds. 1. and 2. and shall conform to ASTM B152.

1. Flashing for vent pipes, 8 ounces per square foot; and

2. Flush tank linings, 10 ounces per square foot.

(d)Cleanout plugs. Cleanout plugs shall be of brass or plastic. Brass cleanout plugs shall be used with metallic piping only and shall conform to ASTM A74. Plastic cleanout plugs shall conform to the requirements of sub. (5) (a).

(e)Flush pipes and fittings. Flush pipes and fittings shall be of nonferrous material and shall conform to ASME A112.19.5.

(f)Safing material. Safing materials shall be waterproof when subjected to 2 feet of hydrostatic head when tested in accordance with ASTM C1306 or ASTM D4068. The material shall be recognized by the manufacturer for use as a safing material.

(g)Geotextile fabrics.Geotextile fabric used in a POWTS to prevent backfill material from entering the distribution cell shall meet the requirements listed in Table 384.30-12.

Table 384.30-12

GEOTEXTILE FABRICS

Property	Test Method	Minimum Average Roll Value
Grab Tensile, lbs	ASTM D4632	35 lbs, minimum
Grab Elongation, %	ASTM D4632	50%, minimum
Puncture, lbs	ASTM D4833	10 lbs, minimum
Trapezoidal tear, lbs	ASTM D4533	11 lbs, minimum
AOS, US Sieve #	ASTM D4751	20 US sieve #, minimum
AOS, US Sieve #	ASTM D4751	70 US sieve #, maximum

(h)Leaching chambers. Leaching chambers for distribution cell components of POWTS or stormwater subsurface infiltration systems shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. Constructed of corrosion resistant materials.

2. Designed to prevent soil surrounding the chamber from entering the chamber.

3. Capable of withstanding pressures that the leaching chamber is intended to encounter.

(i)Stone aggregate. Stone aggregate which is used as a filtering medium or to create a distribution cell in a treatment or dispersal component of a POWTS or stormwater subsurface infiltration system shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. Conform to ASTM Standard C33 for coarse aggregate prior to washing.

2. Be washed to remove fine material.

3. Be 1/2 to 2 1/2 inch in size.

4. Have a hardness value of at least 3 on Moh's Scale of Hardness.

Note: Stone that can scratch a copper penny without leaving any residual stone material on the penny has a hardness value of at least 3 on Moh's Scale of Hardness.

(j)Sand. Sand that is placed as a filtering medium in a stormwater subsurface infiltration system shall conform to ASTM Standard C33 for fine aggregate.

(k)Synthetic aggregate. Synthetic aggregate that is used as a filtering medium or to create a distribution cell in a treatment or dispersal component of a POWTS or stormwater subsurface infiltration system shall meet all of the following requirements:

1. Be made from inert materials.

2. Be 1/2 inch to 2 1/2 inches in size.

3. Be made of material that will not contaminate groundwater.

4. Be recognized by the manufacturer for use as a filtering media or a material to create a distribution cell.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Safety and Professional Services SPS 384.30

Cr. Register, May, 1988, No. 389, eff. 6-1-88; am. (4) (intro.), Register, August, 1988, No. 392, eff. 9-1-88; renum. (2) (e) to (g) to (f) to (h), cr. (2) (e), am. Table 84.30-4, r. and recr. Table 84.30-5, Register, August, 1991, No. 428, eff. 9-1-91; am. (2) (c), (d) 1. and (e), r. (2) (d) 3., renum. (2) (d) 4. to be (2) (d) 3., cr. (2) (i), Register, April, 1992, No. 436, eff. 5-1-92; am. (3) (a), Tables 1, 3 to 9, 10 and 11, Register, September, 1992, No. 441, eff. 10-1-92; am. Table 84.30-9, cr. (4) (g), Register, September, 1993, No. 453, eff. 10-1-93; am. Tables 84.30 -2, 84.30-3, 84.30-6, 84.30-8 and 84.30-9, r. Table 84.30-10a, (6) (a) 1. and (c) 1., cr. (4) (h) and (5) (b) 4., r. and recr. (5) (b) 3., (c) and (6) (f), renum. (6) (a) 2. and 3. and (c) 2. and 3. to be (6) (a) 1. and 2. and (c) 1. and 2., Register, February, 1994, No. 458, eff. 3-1-94; correction in (6) (a) (intro.) made under s. 13.93(2m) (b) 7, Stats., Register, February, 1994, No. 458; am. Table 84.30-1, (5) (c) 7., 11., 12., 13, 14., cr. (5) (c) 16., 17., Register, February, 1997, No. 494, eff. 3-1-97; am. Tables 84.30 -5 and 84.30-9, cr. (6) (g) to (j) and Table 84.30-12 and r. and recr. (2) (d), Register, April, 2000, No. 532, eff. 7-1-00 except Table 84.30-9, eff. 5-1-00; cr. (5) (c) 10., renum. (5) (c) 10. to 17., to be (5) (c) 11. to 18. and am. (5) (c) 1., 3., 4., 6. to 9., am. Tables 84.30 -3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10 and 11; Register, December, 2000, No. 540, eff. 1-1-01; reprinted to correct printing error in Table 84.30-1, Register, April, 2001, No. 544; CR 02-002: r. and recr. (1) (intro.), cr. (1) (f), (2) (j), (4) (i), and Table 84.30-11, am. (2) (intro.), (4) (c) to (e), (f) 2. a., (5) (a), (b) 3., (d) and Tables 84.30 -1 to 6, r. Tables 84.30 -7 and 10, renum. Tables 84.30 -8 to 9m and 11 to be Tables 84.30 -7 to 10 and am., Register April 2003 No. 568, eff. 5-1-03; CR 02-129: am. (2) (j) and (4) (e) 2., renum. (4) (d) to be (4) (d) 1., cr. (4) (d) 2. and (4) (e) 4., r. and recr. (4) (e) 3., r. (4) (i) Register January 2004 No. 577, eff. 2-1-04; CR 04-035: cr. (4) (d) 3. and (6) (k), am. (5) (c) 8., (6) (h) (intro.), (i) (intro.) and (j) (intro.) Register November 2004 No. 587, eff. 12-1-04; CR 07-100: am. (6) (j) Register September 2008 No. 633, eff. 10-1-08; CR 08-055: cr. (5) (c) 20., am. (4) (e) 2., Tables 84.30 -2, 84.30-5 to 84.30-8 and 84.30-10, r. (4) (f) and (g), renum. (4) (h) to be (4) (f) Register February 2009 No. 638, eff. 3-1-09; CR 10-064: am. (4), Tables 84.30 -7 and 84.30-8 Register December 2010 No. 660, eff. 1-1-11; correction in (2) (a), (b), (c), (d) 1., 2., 3., (e), (i), (j), (3) (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) 3., (4) (d), (e) 1., 2., 3., (5) (a), (d) 2., (6) (g), Table 384.30-1, Table 384.30-10 made under s. 13.92(4) (b) 7, Stats., Register December 2011 No. 672; CR 13-062: am. (4) (intro.) Register February 2014 No. 698, eff. 3-1-14.

Amended by, CR 17-065: am. (4) Register June 2018 No. 750, eff. 7/1/2018

Amended by, CR 23-006: r. and recr. (1), am. Table 384.30-1 to Table 384.30-5, (3) (e) 3., Table 384.30-6, (4) (a), Table 384.30-7, 384.30-8, r. Table 384.30-9, am. 384.30 (5) (a), (c) 4., 7., 12., cr. (5) (c) 21., am. (5) (d) (title), r. Table 384.30-10, renum. (6) (b) to (b) (b) 1. and am., cr. (6) (b) 2. Register September 2023 No. 813, eff. 10/1/2023