ABS and PVC connections.

[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

install is ok because general purpose cement was used.....

(Sawzalls are an amazing tool.....)

[James F. McKee]

was that a question or a statement Joseph ???....nice treatment of floor joists in any way....

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jhagarty

install is ok because general purpose cement was used.....

(Sawzalls are an amazing tool.....)

From the IRC: if you use the IRC..........floor joist is fine.....

P3003.2 Prohibited joints.
Running threads and bands shall not be used in the drainage system. Drainage and vent piping shall not be drilled, tapped, burned or welded.

The following types of joints and connections shall be prohibited:
1. Cement or concrete.
2. Mastic or hot-pour bituminous joints.
3. Joints made with fittings not approved for the specific installation.
4. Joints between different diameter pipes made with elastomeric rolling O-rings.
5. Solvent-cement joints between different types of plastic pipe.