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MI HB4175
Bill
Status
2/13/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Cherry
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AI Summary
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Redefines "lead free" for solder and flux to mean not more than 0.2% lead, and for pipes and pipe fittings to mean a weighted average of not more than 0.25% lead on wetted surfaces (replacing the previous standard of up to 8% lead in pipes and fittings).
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Requires pipes, pipe fittings, solder, and flux used in installation or repair of plumbing systems in buildings and public water systems to be lead free, effective June 7, 1988 and thereafter.
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Exempts leaded joints that are necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes from the lead-free requirement.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Construction; plumbing; definition of lead-free pipes and pipe fittings; revise to federal safe drinking water act language. Amends sec. 13b of 1972 Pa 230 (MCL 125.1513b).
Water: quality
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/13/2019
2/14/2019