The EPA has issued a critical ruling targeting diisononyl phthalate (DINP), a chemical widely used as a plasticizer in products like polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes, a decision that should change how materials used in plumbing systems are regulated… more
When designing and specifying water distribution systems, the choice of piping materials can have significant implications for performance, maintenance, and long-term durability. Recent research sheds light on failure rates of pipe materials… more
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… more
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… more
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… more
Using research, case examples, & industry data, this webinar explains how design & construction teams should balance cost & performance for plumbing systems. … more
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… more
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… more
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… more
Based on the findings from our Plumbing Specification Guide, this AIA course explains how the characteristics of materials used for drinking water, wastewater, and fire-suppression systems impact the health, safety, and sustainability of buildings. eligible for HSW credit. … more