“Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception.
MCL 125.1513b
in effect125.1513b. “Lead free” defined; pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux to be lead free; exception.
Sec. 13b.
(1) As used in this section, "lead free" means either of the following:
(a) Solder and flux containing not more than 0.2% lead.
(b) Pipe and pipe fittings containing not more than 8% lead.
(2) Beginning on the effective date of this section, pipes, pipe fittings, solder, or flux which are used in the installation or repair of a plumbing system in a building or structure providing water for human consumption or a public water system shall be lead free.
(3) This section shall not apply to leaded joints necessary for the repair of cast iron pipes.
Add. 1988, Act 146, Imd. Eff. June 7, 1988
[PopularName] Act 230
[PopularName] Uniform Construction Code
Source: Michigan Legislature (legislature.mi.gov)URL: https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-125-1513bFetched: 10/20/2026
