Minnesota Administrative Rules

4715.0340 HEALTH AND SAFETY.

Subpart 1.

Installation of additional plumbing.

Where a health or safety hazard exists by reason of an existing plumbing installation or lack thereof, the owner or the owner's agent shall be responsible for installing additional plumbing or making such corrections as may be necessary to abate such nuisance and bring the plumbing installation within the provisions of this code.

Subp. 2.

Condemned equipment.

Any plumbing equipment condemned by the administrative authority because of wear, damage, defects, or sanitary hazards shall not be reused for plumbing purposes.

Subp. 3.

Used material or equipment.

It shall be unlawful to install any used plumbing material or equipment unless it conforms to the standards and rules set forth in this code.

Subp. 4.

Freezing.

Water service piping shall be installed below normal frost penetration for below-grade piping unless special provisions are made to prevent freezing. Plumbing piping in exterior building walls shall be adequately protected against freezing by insulation or heat or both.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 326.37 to 326.45; 326B.43 to 326B.49

History:

17 SR 1279; L 2007 c 140 art 6 s 15; art 13 s 4

Published Electronically:

May 14, 2012