BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION RELATED LITERATURE

Statements
  • PPI Technical Response to "Metal Accumulation in Representative Plastic Drinking Water Plumbing Systems"
  • Statement A - Relative Oxidative Aggressiveness of Chloramines and Free Chlorine Disinfectants on Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipes Used in Treated Potable Water
  • Statement Y - Taste and Odor of Drinking Water from Plastic Piping Systems
Recommendations
  • Recommendation E - Recommendation Against Mixing Hydronic Heating Water with Potable Water
  • Recommendation F - Testing PEX Pipe and Tubing Systems with Air
  • Recommendation G - Epoxy Pipe Coatings
  • Recommendation H - Direct Connection of Plastic Piping Materials to Tankless Water Heaters
Position Papers
  • Installation of CPVC Fittings Within and Under Concrete Slabs
  • Installation of PEX Fittings Within and Under Concrete Slabs
Technical Notes
  • TN-17 - Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe & Tubing
  • TN-26 - Erosion Study on Brass Insert Fittings used in PEX Piping Systems
  • TN-28 - Guide to Differences in Pressure Rating PE Water Pipe using the ASTM/PPI and ISO Method
  • TN-31 - Differences Between PEX and PB Piping Systems for Potable Water Applications
  • TN-32 - UV Labeling Guidelines for PEX Pipes
  • TN-39 - Recommended Practices Regarding Application of Pesticides and Termiticides near PEX Pipes
  • TN-52 - Guide to High-Temperature Applications of Non-Potable PEX Pipe and Tubing Systems
  • TN-53 - Guide to Chlorine Resistance Ratings of PEX Pipes and Tubing for Potable Water Applications
  • TN-55 - Plastic Piping Materials for Geo Applications
  • TN-56 - Plastic Piping Materials Near Recessed Lighting Fixtures
  • TN-57 - Proper Integration of Copper Tubing and Components with PP-R Piping Materials for Plumbing Applications
  • TN-62 - Suitability and Fitness of CPVC Piping Systems for Commercial Building Applications
Technical Reports
  • PPI Technical Response to AWWA Journal Paper 11-17
  • TR-11 - Resistance of Thermoplastic Piping Materials to Micro- and Macro-Biological Attack
  • TR-19 - Chemical Resistance of Plastic Piping Materials
  • TR-48 - R-Value and Thermal Conductivity of PEX and PE-RT
  • TR-51 - Investigation of Benzene in Drinking Water Following the "Camp Fire" in Paradise, CA
  • TR-52 - Resistance of PEX Pipe and Tubing to Breakage When Frozen (Freeze-Break Resistance)
  • Fixture Flow Rate Comparison Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) Piping and Copper Tubing
  • NAHB-RC Surge Pressure in Plumbing Pipe Materials
  • Jana Report 05-1059 - Proposal for the Evaluation of the Chlorine Resistance of UV Exposed PEX Pipe
  • Jana Report 09-1190 - Usage and Effects of Chlorine Dioxide on PEX Plumbing
  • Jana Report (2003) - Oxidative Resistance of Sulfone Polymers to Chlorinated Potable Water
  • Jana Report - Chlorine Resistance Testing of PEX Piping Materials