Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-555.322 - Prohibition on Use of Lead Pipe, Solder, and Flux
(1) As of January 18, 1989, any pipe, pipe
fitting, solder, and flux that is used in the construction, alteration, or
repair of any public water system shall be lead free as defined in subsection
(2), below, and as of August 28, 2003, any plumbing fitting or fixture that is
intended to dispense water for human consumption and that is used in the
construction, alteration, or repair of any public water system shall be lead
free as defined in subsection (2), below. This subsection shall not apply to
leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes.
(2) The phrase "lead free" shall mean:
(a) When used with respect to solder and
flux, solder and flux containing not more than 0.2 percent lead;
(b) When used with respect to pipe and pipe
fittings, pipe and pipe fittings containing not more than 8.0 percent lead;
and,
(c) When used with respect to
plumbing fittings and fixtures intended to dispense water for human
consumption, plumbing fittings and fixtures in compliance with Section 9 of NSF
International Standard 61 as adopted in Rule
62-555.335,
F.A.C.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.861(9) FS. Law Implemented 403.853(1) FS.
New 1-18-89, Formerly 17-555.322, Amended 8-28-03.
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