With the release of its updated specification guide, Safe Piping Matters provides architects, engineers, and contractors detailed comparisons of piping materials for potable water, drain/waste/vent, fire-suppression, and other critical building plumbing applications.
“The 2024 edition of our guide offers new insights into plumbing materials and practices,” said Paul Hagar, Executive Director of Safe Piping Matters. “Potable and wastewater pipes are critical to ensuring buildings are safe and healthy for occupants and the environment. Our research-based approach translates academic and scientific studies into practical recommendations for design and installation.”
Available at SafePipingMatters.org, the updated guide explores risks, best practices, and real-world examples. Key topics include:
- System configurations
- Piping material strengths and weaknesses
- Plumbing codes and standards, including NSF/ANSI-61
- Safety issues such as combustibility and firestopping
- Health risks from leaching and contamination
- Impact, installation, and chemical threats to plumbing system integrity
- Environmental and sustainability issues
- Emerging threats