PVC for T&P?

[tneumann]

Does anyone call out the use of regular PVC for the T&P pipe? It was installed properly...just thought that PVC was not approved for hot water....I realize this may be nit picky...that is why I ask.....I am not planning to report it as a defect...anyone?

Thanks

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Not allowed by UBC or IRC. . .

[tneumann]

Thanks Jeff....big deal/no big deal? You know how I am about "scaring" folks

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Nothing is a "big deal." Simply information as to the condition(s) observed.

PVC is not rated for use as a TPR discharge piping system. It is (IMHO) a potential safety hazard.

Any system/component designed as (or part of) a safety mechanism/feature (i.e. GFCI, AFCI, TPR, seismic valves, gaurdrail, optical sensor, OCPD, etc., etc.) which is improper, defective, modified - "whatever" - warrants correction.

[ekartal5]

Tony,
If you ever come across CPVC, it's allowed.

Erol Kartal

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by ekartal5

Tony,
If you ever come across CPVC, it's allowed.

Erol Kartal

That's what I was thinking. I couldn't tell from the photo.