RECOMMENDATIONS & STATEMENTS

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RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Recommendation B 2020 - Thermoplastic Piping for the Transport of Pressurized Gases
  • Recommendation D 2009 - Recommended Color Coding for Loose (non-captive) insert Stiffeners for Use With Mechanical Fittings on Polyethylene Pipe -Document under review and unavailable; contact PPI staff with questions
  • Recommendation E 2016 - Recommendation Against Mixing Hydronic Heating Water with Potable Water
  • Recommendation F 2016 - Testing PEX Pipe and Tubing Systems with Air
  • Recommendation G 2017 - Epoxy Pipe Coatings in Plumbing Systems with Plastic Components
  • Recommendation H 2020 - Direct Connection of Plastic Piping Materials to Tankless Water Heaters

STATEMENTS

  • Statement A 2019 - Relative Oxidative Aggressiveness of Chloramines and Free Chlorine Disinfectants on Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipes Used in Treated Potable Water
  • Statement G 2017 - Indented Markings
  • Statement N 2021 - Barrier Properties of Plastic Pipe Used for Potable Water Service
  • Statement Q 2007 - Position Statement on Polyolefin Materials for Closed Loop Earth Coupled Heat Pump Applications (This document is obsolete, please refer to TN-55)
  • Statement S 2013 - Caution Statement on Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe And Fittings Based On Color
  • Statement U 2020 - PPI Position Statement on the Use of PCR Materials in Polyethylene Pipe & Conduit
  • Statement V 2017 - Recommended Color Code for Solid Wall Plastic Pipe and Conduit
  • Statement W 2011 - Position Statement on Improved Material Categories for Polyethylene Pressure Pipe - Archived
  • Statement Y 2017 - Taste and Odor of Drinking Water from Plastic Piping Systems
  • Statement Z 2017 - Use of Calcium Carbonate Additives in HDPE Conduit
  • Fusion Statement 2010 - Joining PE Pipe Using Heat Fusion Technology Document under review and unavailable. Contact PPI staff with questions.