Specialty Plumbing Fixtures
NYC Plumbing Code § PC 423
in effectSection PC 423: Specialty Plumbing Fixtures
423.1 Water connections.
Baptisteries, ornamental and lily pools, aquariums, ornamental fountain basins, swimming pools, and similar constructions, where provided with water supplies, shall be protected against backflow in accordance with Section 608.
423.2 Approval.
Specialties requiring water and waste connections shall be submitted for approval.
423.3 Footbaths, pedicure baths and head shampoo sinks.
The water supplied to specialty plumbing fixtures, such as pedicure chairs having an integral foot bathtub, footbaths, and head shampoo sinks, shall be limited to a maximum temperature of 120°F (49°C) by a water temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070 or CSA B125.3.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-161746Fetched: 10/24/2026
