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Chapter 6 — WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION

605.11 Polypropylene (PP) Piping and Joints.

California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-12 · California

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PP pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall comply with Section 605.11.1 through Section 605.11.3.

605.11.1 Heat-Fusion Joints. Heat-fusion joints for polypropylene (PP) pipe and fitting joints shall be installed with socket-type heat-fused polypropylene fittings, fusion outlets, butt-fusion polypropylene fittings or pipe, or electro-fusion polypropylene fittings. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. The joint shall be undisturbed until cool. Joints shall be made in accordance with ASTM F2389 or CSA B137.11.

605.11.2 Mechanical and Compression Sleeve Joints. Mechanical and compression sleeve joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. 605.11.3 Threaded Joints. PP pipe shall not be threaded. PP transition fittings for connection to other piping materials shall only be threaded by use of copper alloy or stainless steel inserts molded in the fitting.

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