Water mains, plumbing, and other piping used to convey water for drinking purposes may not be constructed nor repaired with piping or materials containing greater than 8 percent lead. Flux and solder containing greater than 0.2 percent lead may not be used in the joining of piping, however, leaded joints for use in the installation of cast iron water mains are excluded if the lead does not make contact with the drinking water. Plumbing fittings and fixtures intended by the manufacturer to dispense water for human ingestion shall meet NSF standards.
Author: Joe Alan Power
Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-7-8-.04
Rule 335-7-8-.05, Installation Restrictions, was renumbered to 335-7-8-.04. Rule 335-7-8-.03, Notification, was repealed per certification filed February 6, 2002.
Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-23-33, 22-23-49, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6.