Constructions Standards Checklists

PEX INSTALLATION

PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS  A. Piping is fastened every 6' in the attics.  B. Fasteners are frm but loose enough to allow piping to move.  C. The PEX installation with steel studs followed the manufacturer’s recommendations.  D. All horizontal runs in the floor framing are fastened every 32" o.c.  E. All pipe supports are installed where piping exits wall framing.  F. Nailing plates are installed to protect pipes that are run within 1 ½" of the face of a stud or joist.  G. Fasteners hold the piping in position to prevent strain on the fttings when the piping is bent.

 H. Vertical runs are supported at every floor level.  I. Long runs of piping have an offset to allow for pipe expansion.  J. PEX is kept a minimum of 12" vertical and 6" horizontal from sources of high heat or insulated with approved material, per code.  K. PEX pipe is minimum 3006 series, preferably 5006 series.  L. All fttings and manifolds should be made by the pipe manufacturer and installed per manufacturer installation instructions.  M. Plastic sleeves are installed to protect PEX piping where it penetrates through the slab or block.  N. Where fre sprinkler systems are present, CPVC sprinkler system piping is not in contact with any dissimilar materials such as metal strapping, truss plates, and wiring.

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