Minnesota Administrative Rules

4715.0870 FLANGED FIXTURE CONNECTIONS.

Fixture connections between drainage pipes and water closets, pedestal urinals, and earthenware trap standards shall be made by means of brass, plastic, or iron flanges, caulked, soldered, solvent welded, or screwed to the drainage pipe in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and approved by the administrative authority. The connection shall be bolted, with an approved gasket, washer, or setting compound between the earthenware and the connection. Floor flanges of other equivalent materials may be used when approved by the administrative authority.

The bottom of the floor flange shall be set on the top of the finished floor or on a structurally firm base. Closet bends or stubs must be cut off so as to present a smooth surface, even with the top of the closet flange. Use of commercial putty or plastic as fixture setting compound is prohibited.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 16B.62; 326.37 to 326.45; 326B.121; 326B.43 to 326B.49

History:

19 SR 590; L 2007 c 140 art 4 s 61; art 6 s 15; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

May 14, 2012