# 255.279 Copper pipe.

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- **citation:** 16 NYCRR 255.279
- **title:** 255.279 Copper pipe.
- **source type:** regulation
- **agency:** New York State Public Service Commission
- **status:** current
- **official:** true
- **published on:** Not available
- **effective on:** Not available
- **summary:** Transmission and Distribution of Gas. (a) Copper pipe may not be butt welded or threaded, except that copper pipe used for joining screw fittings or valves may be threaded if the wall thickness is equivalent to the comparable size of standard wall pipe.

(b) The filler material used for brazing shall be a copper-phosphorous or silver base alloy.
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(a) Copper pipe may not be butt welded or threaded, except that copper pipe used for joining screw fittings or valves may be threaded if the wall thickness is equivalent to the comparable size of standard wall pipe.

(b) The filler material used for brazing shall be a copper-phosphorous or silver base alloy.
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