Section 125.1513b - “Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception. - Michigan Statutes

STILLE-DEROSSETT-HALE SINGLE STATE CONSTRUCTION CODE ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 230 of 1972

125.1513b “Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception.

Sec. 13b.

(1) As used in this section, “lead free” means either of the following:

(a) Solder and flux containing not more than 0.2% lead.

(b) Pipe and pipe fittings containing not more than 8% lead.

(2) Beginning on the effective date of this section, pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux which are used in the installation or repair of a plumbing system in a building or structure providing water for human consumption or a public water system shall be lead free.

(3) This section shall not apply to leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes.

History: Add. 1988, Act 146, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1988
Popular Name: Act 230
Popular Name: Uniform Construction Code