Plumbing Replacement Parts Standards
All replacement plumbing parts at Waikiki Banyan must conform at minimum to the following standards.
- WATER PIPING
- Copper pipe Type L or K Hard Drawn
- Lead free solders – no concealed compression joints
- All valves to be accessible for servicing
- All tub, tub/shower and shower valves shall have integral stops
- All tub, tub/shower and shower valves shall be anchored to building structure
- Every fixture shall have separate isolation valve
- Every fixture shall have air chamber except Ice Maker
- Water supply for icemakers shall be copper ¼ inch minimum, may be soft copper, no plastic tubing
- Saddle valves are not to be used for icemaker connections
- DRAIN WASTE & VENT MATERIALS
- Cast iron with no hub connection
- Copper type L with lead free solder joints
- Galvanized Iron pipe with Durham fittings
- All transition between dissimilar materials shall be with transition couplings
- All traps shall be metal
- No PVC or ABS allowed
- VALVES AND FAUCETS
- All valves and fittings shall be rated 125 psi or better
- All tubs, tub/shower and shower valves shall have integral stops and integral balance spools. Balance spools and stops shall be accessible
- All kitchen, bar, and lavatory faucets shall be 2 handle only
- All supply connections to faucets shall be with metal connections
- FIXTURES
- Tubs shall be porcelain, steel, cast iron, americast, or fiberglass
- Lavatories shall be cast iron, porcelain, steel, molded stone, molded marble or fiberglass
- All water closets shall be 1.6 gallon flush
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