Code for Sillcock Shutoff Valve

Does plumbing code require a shutoff valve for each outside sillcock? Does it matter if it is frost-free? This is for a single family dwelling.

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freckles1 | 6 years ago

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I found the following, which I think is from the plumbing code. See item (8). But my contractor tells me that this does not apply to a single family dwelling and/or a frost-free sillcock. Is he correct?

606.1 Location of Shutoff Valves

Shutoff valves shall be installed in the following locations:

1. On the water distribution supply pipe at the entrance into the structure.

2. On the supply and discharge side of every water sub-meter.

3. On the base of every water riser pipe in occupancies other than multiple-family residential occupancies that are two stories or less in height and in one- and two-family residential occupancies.

4. On the top of every water down-feed pipe and on the base of every up-feed pipe in occupancies other than one- and two-family residential occupancies.

5. On the entrance to every water supply pipe to a dwelling unit, except where supplying fixtures equipped with individual stops.

6. On the water supply pipe to and from a gravity or pressurized water tank.

7. On the water supply pipe to every water heater.

8. On the water supply pipe to each sillcock.

9. On the water supply pipe to each appliance or mechanical equipment.