Plumbing yourself is not a great idea doing without any knowledge of codes.
The specific plumbing codes in Texas that must be followed for residential construction projects include the International Plumbing Code (IPC) and the Texas State Amendments to the IPC. These codes outline requirements for plumbing system design, installation, and maintenance to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.
That would depend on where your located on the planet as some areas have no plumbing codes
Same type of materials used in all types of plumbing EXCEPT plastics in most civilized codes
The plumbing and sanitary codes and violations of them, are not established as felony offenses.
City Data and Dreamtown both have a map of Chicago with zip codes. Zip Codes itself also has a website that shows all the zip codes on a map of Chicago.
Certainly hope not as each state / city /town has their own codes
When the local codes allow its use on the piping as some codes do restrict the use of tape
2" by most plumbing codes
By plumbing codes, no.
The science of plumbing has changed trmendously. Plumbing codes have been developed not only to provide safety in home but to meet the needs of the Fire Services Department.
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