Adoption Info
Official title 2020 Arkansas Building Services Piping Code
Effective dates January 1, 2020 – Present
Adopts with amendments ASME B31.9-2017, Building Services Piping
Read More: Arkansas Process Piping Code 2020
Arkansas Conveyor and Related Equipment Code 2018
Overview The ASME B31.9 standard provides comprehensive requirements for the design, materials, fabrication, assembly, inspection, and testing of building services piping systems. It includes guidelines for piping systems used for heating, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, and other building services to ensure the safety and reliability of these systems.
The 2020 Arkansas Building Services Piping Code adopts the ASME B31.9-2017 standard with specific amendments tailored to Arkansas’s unique conditions. These modifications ensure that building services piping systems in Arkansas meet high standards of safety, performance, and reliability, addressing local environmental and regulatory requirements.
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