New York Pipes for Plumbing?
Hi, Recently had a new bathroom built out of a small room in a house in a New York City borough. The toilet seems to get stuffed up to often. We spoke with the plumber who said it was because the toilet is a European make and the trap is made smaller then the American…
Hi,
Recently had a new bathroom built out of a small room in a house in a New York City borough.
The toilet seems to get stuffed up to often. We spoke with the plumber who said it was because the toilet is a European make and the trap is made smaller then the American types. He suggested we replace the toilet.
On a separate note we just had an unrelated flood in the basement. We called out a different plumber to help us with that. He did us a favor and looked at the toilet to give his opinion. He said that the style of the toilet wasn’t the issue, but instead that the plumber who did the job used 1/4-inch pipe instead of 1/2 inch. He said that it would never drain well. Also he said the pipe was plastic and will not hold up well. He couldn’t see inside the walls to see what else was used.
I am curious what some of you think?
Is plastic piping okay in New York?
Does the second plumber’s assessment have merit?
We just don’t know from this.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Leslie
I’m having a new trap put in and all new piping put in the basement in a 3 family house in brooklyn for the waste lines.
The plumber told me pvc plumbing was legal and better than cast iron because it doesn’t rod and fall apart.
guest at November 1,2007 6:05PM must be a plumber protecting his turf.
Remember that PVC expands and contracts quite a lot so should never be used for waste or vent stacks because, in long lengths, may have too much movement. I believe NYC does not allow PVC to be used in this way, that you should use cast iron pipes.
October 31, 4:48 PM, November 1, 3:15 PM, and November 1, 3:25 PM:
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It’s legal in the OP’s single family.
PVC piping is most certainly legal in many instances within the 5 boros. It is best to get a permit for the scope of the work to ensure that the job is done properly and in accordance to code. Every job will not be inspected by a DOB inspector upon completion depending on what is actually being done but you can most certainly request an inspection on your particular job. NYC unfortunately does not have enough inspectors to inspect small jobs or even keep up with the large scale construction projects.
PVC piping is illegal in nyc. the waste lines must be 4″.
PVC pipe is generally not code in NYC.
Yes, and yes.
Hi,
sorry my original post had some mis information. I meant to indicate that the second plumber vieiwed the pipe connecting the sink and said it was 1 1/4 inch instead of 1 1/2 inch. Is that okay for plumbing in the Bronx.
Also is PVC pipe usage okay for a single family house in the Bronx?
Thank you for your help
leaslie