NYC Code - Plumbing Handles

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Hey all, Plumber says that these handles are no longer code in NYC. He replaced them in the cellar during the pipe replacements, but left them on the water control valves in the bathrooms. Are they OK in the bathrooms then? Thanks, SWR

SewardWasRight

in Plumbers and Plumbing 13 years and 1 month ago

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ivanster | 11 years and 6 months ago

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ivanster | 11 years and 6 months ago

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Well, I think, the lever shaped handles are better than these round handles, as they are easy to handle and there are lower chances of water leakage. Thanks! [San Diego landscape contractor](http://www.sandiegolawncareservices.com/landscape-design)

mikj | 11 years and 6 months ago

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wholesalerbill1 | 13 years and 1 month ago

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Run Forrest Run!!!!!!

SewardWasRight | 13 years and 1 month ago

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The plumber told me that in order to remove the oil tank he would need a special kind of hammer called a water hammer, and he had to special order it. It took 3 weeks to arrive!

wholesalerbill1 | 13 years and 1 month ago

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Egads, you didn’t question that? What can I sell you that you don’t need?

SewardWasRight | 13 years and 1 month ago

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So, I probably didn’t have to have a new oil tank installed in the basement because black paint is no longer authorized as an oil tank color?

wholesalerbill1 | 13 years and 1 month ago

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Can you say Bamboozled?

no-permits | 13 years and 1 month ago

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that plumber saw you coming.

Master Plvmber | 13 years and 1 month ago

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There is no code pertaining to types of valve handles.

Bklnite | 13 years and 1 month ago

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… if the valves in the bathrooms are OK (and you’re not renovating) then I’d just leave them alone.

Bklnite | 13 years and 1 month ago

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I don’t know the code, but if you’re replacing valves or have any doubt about whether an old gate valve (like the one in your picture) is working right you’re better off putting in a ball valve.

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Gate valves can get stuck and stay open or closed regardless of which way you turn the knob. http://www.pro-handyman.com/home-repair-articles/ball-valves-vs-gate-valves/