meet the new definition of lead free unless the repair is using parts specifically made by the vendor for use in repairing the specific pipe, fitting or fixture in question, ensuring that the new parts would have the same lead content as the existing parts that are being replaced. 13. QUESTION: If I am repairing a pipe, fitting or fixture which was installed prior to January 4, 2014 and I need to temporarily remove it, does it need to meet the new definition of lead free after the repair has been completed? ANSWER: No. The repaired pipe, fitting, or fixture does not need to meet the definition of lead free because it is not being “used in” a repair or installed for the first time or introduced into commerce. Just as a pipe, fitting, or fixture that does not meet the new definition of lead free may be repaired in place, a pipe, fitting, or fixture can be temporarily taken out of service for repair and returned to the same location without triggering the requirement to meet the definition of lead free in the 2011 Act. Any component parts used in the repair that are themselves pipes, fittings, or fixtures must meet the definition of lead free in the 2011 Act (see FAQ # 15). 14. QUESTION: I operate a water system that temporarily removes pipes, fittings or fixtures (e.g. seasonal storage or calibration) and the pipe, fittings or fixtures are returned to their original location; must these pipes, fittings or fixtures meet the new definition of lead free after January 4, 2014? ANSWER: No. Because the water system is simply returning an unaltered pipe, fitting or fixture to the same location it would not be required to meet the new definition of lead free. 15. QUESTION: I am a plumber who installs and repairs pipes, fittings or fixtures that provide water for human consumption. If one of these devices requires
meet the new definition of lead free unless the repair is using parts specifically made by the vendor for use in repairing the specific pipe, fitting or fixture in question, ensuring that the new parts would have the same lead content as the existing parts that are being replaced. 13. QUESTION: If I am repairing a pipe, fitting or fixture which was installed prior to January 4, 2014 and I need to temporarily remove it, does it need to meet the new definition of lead free after the repair has been completed? ANSWER: No. The repaired pipe, fitting, or fixture does not need to meet the definition of lead free because it is not being “used in” a repair or installed for the first time or introduced into commerce. Just as a pipe, fitting, or fixture that does not meet the new definition of lead free may be repaired in place, a pipe, fitting, or fixture can be temporarily taken out of service for repair and returned to the same location without triggering the requirement to meet the definition of lead free in the 2011 Act. Any component parts used in the repair that are themselves pipes, fittings, or fixtures must meet the definition of lead free in the 2011 Act (see FAQ # 15). 14. QUESTION: I operate a water system that temporarily removes pipes, fittings or fixtures (e.g. seasonal storage or calibration) and the pipe, fittings or fixtures are returned to their original location; must these pipes, fittings or fixtures meet the new definition of lead free after January 4, 2014? ANSWER: No. Because the water system is simply returning an unaltered pipe, fitting or fixture to the same location it would not be required to meet the new definition of lead free. 15. QUESTION: I am a plumber who installs and repairs pipes, fittings or fixtures that provide water for human consumption. If one of these devices requires