When Plastic Pipes & Chemical Clash: Risks
Promoted as cost-effective and easy to install, plastic pipes are often used without considering the environments in which they’re installed. Research shows chemical incompatibility poses serious risks to plastic piping systems
Leaching of Microplastics & Chemicals from PEX Pipes
PEX and other plastic piping systems leach plastic particles & chemicals, posing significant concerns for drinking water quality. Until we have more studies and better oversight, architects and others must weigh risks to occupants.
Report: Sprinkler System Piping
This research-based report gives an overview of system components, design considerations, and material options for fire-sprinkler systems.
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.