Originally Posted by
Jerry Peck
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Think "drain" ... think "drain fittings have direction" ... photo shows a non-directional fitting of ... yecch type ...

Thanks for making me think and look this one up.
While I think it should be directional too, it does appear to be allowed in my area. Haven't seen one myself, yet.
Probably best to check with the local AHJ if there are any questions.
Saddle tee
from
WI plumbing code
84.30 (5)
(d) Pipe saddles. Pipe saddles shall be installed in accordance
with the instructions of the saddle manufacturer and conform to
all of the following limitations:
1. Pipe saddles may be installed on private interceptor main
sewers, building sewers, underground drain and vent pipe and tubing,
and where otherwise approved by the department.
2.
A saddle for drain piping shall have a radius in accordance
with s. Comm 82.30 (8) (a).
3. The material of the saddle shall be compatible with the
materials of the pipes which are to be connected to the saddle.
4. The hole in the pipe which is to receive the saddle shall be
drilled or cored to match the saddle outlet.
5. Straps or clamps which wrap around the pipe and saddle
shall be provided by the manufacturer of the saddle.
6. Saddles shall be installed with straps or clamps which wrap
around the pipe and saddle.
7. Proper hangers or bedding shall be provided to maintain
alignment between the opening in the pipe and the saddle.
Comm 82.30
(8) PIPING CHANGES IN DIRECTION. Changes in the direction of
drain piping shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements
of this subsection.
(a) Fittings. All changes in direction of flow in drain piping
shall be made by the appropriate use of 45 degree wyes, long or
short sweep quarter bends, sixth, eighth, or sixteenth bends, or by
a combination of these or other equivalent fittings.
Except as provided
in subds. 1. to 3., fittings which change the direction of flow
for drain piping 8" or less in diameter shall conform to the minimum
radii specified in Table 82.30−4.
Note: See Appendix for further explanatory material.
1. The minimum radius for the first 90 fitting downstream
from a trap serving a lavatory or sink shall be 1−3/4 for drain piping
1−1/2 in diameter.
The fitting shall be a tee or quarter bend.
2. The minimum radius for the first 90 bend or elbow downstream
from a water closet shall be 2−1/2 for drain piping 3 in
diameter.
3. The minimum radius for the first 90 bend or elbow downstream