Research Shows Risks of Plastic Pipes in Fires
Recent fire testing from the Copper Sustainability Partnership (CuSP) reinforces our findings that combustible plastic plumbing materials pose significant risks in fire conditions.
Article Chastises Plastic Pipe Industry for “Blatant Misrepresentation”
A recent article published by Poly Pipe News examines how plastic-pipe manufacturers manipulated industry perceptions of safety and reliability through “blatant misrepresentation.”
EPA Targets Toxic Chemical in PVC Pipes
EPA Targets Toxic Chemical in PVC Pipes The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a ruling targeting diisononyl phthalate (DINP), a chemical widely used as a plasticizer in products like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes. This decision should change how materials used in plumbing systems are regulated, with significant implications for health, environmental safety, and construction practices. […]
Report: Issues for Plumbing in Plenum Spaces
This report explores issues building professionals must address when specifying piping materials for plenum spaces, including fire safety, air quality, mechanical durability, sustainability, & long-term financial /legal considerations.
Webinar: Piping in Plenum Spaces
Using research, case examples, & industry data, this webinar explores issues building professionals must address when specifying piping materials for plenum spaces, including fire safety, air quality, mechanical durability, sustainability, and long-term financial and legal considerations.
Report: Value Engineering in Plumbing Systems
This report reveals critical factors that architects, engineers, & contractors must evaluate when considering value engineering of plumbing systems. Using research, industry data, & case examples, they explain the factors design & construction teams should use to select pipe materials that will perform safely and reliably.
Webinar: Value Engineering in Plumbing Systems
Using research, case examples, & industry data, this webinar explains how design & construction teams should balance cost & performance for plumbing systems.
Vinyl Chloride Haunts East Palestine
One year after a train derailment contaminated the town of East Palestine, Ohio, with over a million pounds of toxic vinyl chloride, consequences of the disaster continue to impact the community of over 4,500 residents.
Risks to East Palestine Piping from Vinyl Chloride Spill
In February 2023, over 1 million pounds of carcinogenic vinyl chloride fouled the air, soil, & water of East Palestine OH. Contamination remains a serious concern despite declarations of safety. Safe Piping Matters calls for officials to recommend that families take measures to protect themselves.
Firestopping Pipe Penetrations: Materials, Issues & Recommendations
This report reviews issues related to firestopping assemblies for various plastic piping materials including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC), polyethylene (PE), & crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) plastic, as well as non-combustible piping materials such as copper, iron, & steel.