The 2010 Revision to the The 2010 Revision to the ASTM ASTM 

B 813  StandardB 813  Standard

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Plumbing or Mechanical systems are Plumbing or Mechanical systems are only as strong as the weakest jointonly as strong as the weakest joint

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The revisions to the ASTM B813 Standard The revisions to the ASTM B813 Standard are in General Requirements are in General Requirements

Section 3 as follows:Section 3 as follows:

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““ 3. General Requirements3. General RequirementsSection 3.5 Section 3.5 The flux residue shall be water flushable The flux residue shall be water flushable after soldering as specified in accordance after soldering as specified in accordance with Section 7 and 9.with Section 7 and 9.

Section 3.6Section 3.6The flux residue shall not be The flux residue shall not be corrosive or toxic after soldering corrosive or toxic after soldering potable water systems.potable water systems.

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Section 3.7 Section 3.7 The flux shall not release toxic fumes during The flux shall not release toxic fumes during the soldering operation or corrosive or toxic the soldering operation or corrosive or toxic substances into the water inside or outside the substances into the water inside or outside the completed system.completed system.””

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““Reprinted, with permission, from Reprinted, with permission, from ASTM B813ASTM B813--10 Standard 10 Standard Specification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of CoppeSpecification for Liquid and Paste Fluxes for Soldering of Copper r

and Copper Alloy Tubeand Copper Alloy Tube, , copyright ASTM International (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, Westcopyright ASTM International (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West

Conshohocken, PAConshohocken, PA 19428. A copy of the complete standard 19428. A copy of the complete standard may be obtained from ASTM, may be obtained from ASTM, www.astm.orgwww.astm.org..””

Link to ASTM:Link to ASTM:http://www.astm.org/Standards/B813.htmhttp://www.astm.org/Standards/B813.htm

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Code enforcement officials require updated ASTM Code enforcement officials require updated ASTM standards information referenced in the standards information referenced in the Plumbing/Mechanical codes Plumbing/Mechanical codes

The The ““ActiveActive”” current ASTM standards are referenced by current ASTM standards are referenced by Code Officials & users of Codes and Standards Code Officials & users of Codes and Standards

Distributors are required to sell products compliant with Distributors are required to sell products compliant with state laws and current standards:state laws and current standards:

California:California: AB1953 AB1953 Vermont:Vermont: S.152 S.152

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Liability increases significantly withLiability increases significantly withnonnon--compliant productscompliant products

Manufacturers of listed products will Manufacturers of listed products will provide a copy of their listing from the provide a copy of their listing from the listing agency.listing agency.

Listing Agencies also provide copies of Listing Agencies also provide copies of their listings on their websites or their their listings on their websites or their book publications.book publications.

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Contractors/Installers are required to Contractors/Installers are required to install products compliant with install products compliant with current Plumbing/Heating/Mechanical current Plumbing/Heating/Mechanical codes and referenced standardscodes and referenced standards

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The goal of Plumbing Codes and The goal of Plumbing Codes and Standards regarding products and Standards regarding products and installation remains constant:installation remains constant:

Protect the Public Health and Potable Protect the Public Health and Potable water supply, providing specifications water supply, providing specifications and pass/fail requirements.and pass/fail requirements.

The revisions to ASTM B813 will impact:The revisions to ASTM B813 will impact:

potable water quality & purity (no corrosive & toxic potable water quality & purity (no corrosive & toxic residues)residues)

reduction of health hazard to the plumber/pipefitterreduction of health hazard to the plumber/pipefitter

environmental qualityenvironmental quality

workmanship & system longevityworkmanship & system longevity

how products are manufactured, specified & distributedhow products are manufactured, specified & distributed

FAQFAQ’’ss

What is the relevant State Code ?What is the relevant State Code ?

CA:CA: California State Plumbing Code 2007California State Plumbing Code 2007(UPC w/ amendments)(UPC w/ amendments)

HI:HI: Hawaii State Plumbing CodeHawaii State Plumbing Code(2006 UPC w/amendments)(2006 UPC w/amendments)

WA:WA: Washington Plumbing Code 2009Washington Plumbing Code 2009(UPC w/ amendments)(UPC w/ amendments)

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What is the relevant State Code ?What is the relevant State Code ?

OR:OR: Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code Oregon Plumbing Specialty Code (based on the UPC w/ amendments)(based on the UPC w/ amendments)

AK:AK: Alaska State Plumbing Code Alaska State Plumbing Code (2006 UPC w/ amendments)(2006 UPC w/ amendments)

NY:NY: New York State Plumbing Code 2007New York State Plumbing Code 2007(based on the 2003 IPC w/NY modifications)(based on the 2003 IPC w/NY modifications)““*Exception: Detached one and two*Exception: Detached one and two--familyfamilydwellings and multiple singledwellings and multiple single--family dwellingsfamily dwellings(townhouses) not more than three stories in height(townhouses) not more than three stories in heightabove grade with separate means of egressabove grade with separate means of egressand their accessory structures shall complyand their accessory structures shall complywith the with the Residential Code of New York StateResidential Code of New York State..””

TX:TX: Texas uses either the UPC the IPC Texas uses either the UPC the IPC with amendments with amendments (2000,2003,2006, 2009 versions depending on the (2000,2003,2006, 2009 versions depending on the jurisdiction)jurisdiction)

FAQFAQ’’ssWhere do I find the Plumbing Code requirements for paste fluWhere do I find the Plumbing Code requirements for paste flux x used in soldered joints ?used in soldered joints ?

In the UPC 2009: In the UPC 2009:

Administration:Administration: 101.2, 101.4.3, 101.5.2, 103.8.2101.2, 101.4.3, 101.5.2, 103.8.2

Definitions:Definitions: 207.0, 214.0207.0, 214.0

General Regulations:General Regulations: 301.1.3, 316.1.3301.1.3, 316.1.3

Water Heaters:Water Heaters: 506.4.2 (2) (a)506.4.2 (2) (a)

Water Supply & Distribution:Water Supply & Distribution: 602.1, 603.4.4.1, 606.2.1, 602.1, 603.4.4.1, 606.2.1, ***605.3.4 Soldered Joints (2010 preprint)***605.3.4 Soldered Joints (2010 preprint)

Mandatory Referenced Standards:Mandatory Referenced Standards: 1414--11

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IPC 2009IPC 2009

Scope and Administration: 101.2, 102.1

General Regulations: 301.7, 303.2, 303.4

Water Supply and Distribution: 605.14.3, 605.15.4

Sanitary Drainage: 705.9.3, 705.10.3

FAQFAQ’’ss2007 California Plumbing Code:2007 California Plumbing Code:

see matrix for specific agencysee matrix for specific agency

General Code ProvisionsGeneral Code Provisions: 101.3.1, 101.3.2, 101.5, 108.2.1.1: 101.3.1, 101.3.2, 101.5, 108.2.1.1

Definitions:Definitions: 203.0 approved, 214.0203.0 approved, 214.0

General Provisions:General Provisions: 301.1.3 301.1.3

Water Heaters:Water Heaters: 506.4.2 506.4.2

Water Supply & Distribution:Water Supply & Distribution: 602.1, 603.4.4.1, 604.1, 606.2.1602.1, 603.4.4.1, 604.1, 606.2.1

Mandatory Referenced Standards:Mandatory Referenced Standards: 1414--11

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2007 New York State Plumbing Code 2007 New York State Plumbing Code (IPC(IPC--modified)modified)

General Requirements:General Requirements: 102.4102.4

Chapter 3 General Regulations:Chapter 3 General Regulations: 301.7301.7Materials: 303.2, 303.4, Materials: 303.2, 303.4,

Water supply & Distribution:Water supply & Distribution: 605.14.3, 605.15.4605.14.3, 605.15.4

Sanitary Drainage:Sanitary Drainage: 705.9.3, 705.10.3705.9.3, 705.10.3

Referenced Standards List:Referenced Standards List: Chapter 13Chapter 13

FAQFAQ’’s s

What determines Code compliance?What determines Code compliance?

Compliance means product has 3Compliance means product has 3rdrd party party certification to referenced mandatory standards certification to referenced mandatory standards which are included in the respective code.which are included in the respective code.

FAQFAQ’’s s

Are Listing Agency logos on the products?Are Listing Agency logos on the products?

Yes, listing agency logos are on Yes, listing agency logos are on compliant products.compliant products.

Listings are also published on the Websites of Listings are also published on the Websites of listing organizations:listing organizations:

ASTMASTM, , NSFNSF, , IAPMOIAPMO, , ICCICC, , ULUL, LADBS etc., LADBS etc.

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What is governing authority if a Code and What is governing authority if a Code and a Standard conflict?a Standard conflict?

Code is the governing authorityCode is the governing authority

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International Residential Code International Residential Code --2009 is also used by many 2009 is also used by many jurisdictions.jurisdictions.

““Sections R102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a genSections R102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general eral requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirementrequirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirementshall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different secshall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sections tions of this code specify different materials, methods of constructioof this code specify different materials, methods of construction or n or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.

Section R 102 ApplicabilitySection R 102 ApplicabilityR102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards

referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requiremreferenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements ents of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Whof this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where ere differences occur between provisions of this code and referenceddifferences occur between provisions of this code and referencedcodes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.

Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would vException: Where enforcement of a code provision would violate iolate the conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, thethe conditions of the listing of the equipment or appliance, theconditions of the listing and manufacturerconditions of the listing and manufacturer’’s instructions shall apply. s instructions shall apply.

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UPC Chapter 3 General RegulationsUPC Chapter 3 General Regulations

““301.1.3 Standards301.1.3 StandardsStandards listed or referred to in this chapter or other Standards listed or referred to in this chapter or other chapters cover materials that will conform to the chapters cover materials that will conform to the requirements of this code, when used in accordance with requirements of this code, when used in accordance with the limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof the limitations imposed in this or other chapters thereof and their listing.and their listing.””

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NYS Plumbing CodeNYS Plumbing Code

““Chapter 1 General RequirementsChapter 1 General Requirements102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different 102.1 General. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different, materials, sections of this code specify different, materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall be applicable. Where there is a conflict restrictive shall be applicable. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.applicable.””

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Plumbing or Mechanical systems arePlumbing or Mechanical systems areonly as strong as the weakest jointonly as strong as the weakest joint

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Corrosive residue is toxic and prohibitedCorrosive residue is toxic and prohibitedinside and outside completed potableinside and outside completed potablewater systems.water systems.

Corroded joints lead to prematureCorroded joints lead to prematuresystem failure.system failure.

Acronyms:Acronyms:

IAPMO: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF IAPMO: INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL OFFICIALS

UPC: UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE UPC: UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE produced by IAPMOproduced by IAPMO

UMC: UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE UMC: UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE produced by IAPMOproduced by IAPMO

ICC: INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCILICC: INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL

IPC: INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE IPC: INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE produced by ICCproduced by ICC

IRC: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE IRC: INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONEFOR ONE-- AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGSAND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGSproduced by ICCproduced by ICC

Summary of Changes to ASTM B813Summary of Changes to ASTM B813--1010

Section 3.5Section 3.5The flux residue shall be water flushable after soldering as speThe flux residue shall be water flushable after soldering as specified cified in accordance with Section 7 and 9.in accordance with Section 7 and 9.

Section 3.6Section 3.6The flux residue shall not be corrosive or toxic after solderingThe flux residue shall not be corrosive or toxic after solderingpotable water systems.potable water systems.

Section 3.7Section 3.7The flux shall not release toxic fumes during the soldering operThe flux shall not release toxic fumes during the soldering operation ation or corrosive or toxic substances into the water inside or outsidor corrosive or toxic substances into the water inside or outside the e the completed system.completed system.””

Complies with ASTM B 813Complies with ASTM B 813--10 Standard10 StandardWater Flushable after soldering Water Flushable after soldering Lead free & Environmentally safeLead free & Environmentally safeDoes not leave corrosive or toxic residue after solderingDoes not leave corrosive or toxic residue after solderingNo toxic fumes while solderingNo toxic fumes while solderingNo zinc or ammonium chlorides (extremely corrosive)No zinc or ammonium chlorides (extremely corrosive)No petrolatum (i.e. Vaseline)No petrolatum (i.e. Vaseline)Will not freeze or separate and does not absorb waterWill not freeze or separate and does not absorb waterWill not contaminate Freon or glycol systems Will not contaminate Freon or glycol systems Does not pop when solderingDoes not pop when solderingWorks on wet pipes Works on wet pipes Does not burn on skin or in open woundsDoes not burn on skin or in open woundsDoes not turn hands black or green Does not turn hands black or green Solder up to 4Solder up to 4”” pipe without burning awaypipe without burning awayEasy and economical to useEasy and economical to use