New Pex Pipe Guidance and Reference Report Now Available
A report that can be used as a reference guide for the installation of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipe has been issued by the American Water Works Assn. (AWWA).
Authored by the AWWA C904 Subcommittee of the Standards Committee on Polyolefin Pressure Pipe and Fittings, the report details the methods of manufacturing, material properties and the capabilities of the flexible pipe known for durability, performance characteristics and installation efficiency.
"This report puts all pertinent information about PEX pipe in one place with a high level of information for municipalities and installers. We regard this as another landmark document by the AWWA," stated Tony Radoszewski, executive director of the Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. "The AWWA committee delineated the attributes of PEX pipe, and this information can now be readily used by any municipal engineer or plumbing system designer for reference or for inclusion in a proposal."
The 12-page report also examines PEX pipe’s temperature and pressure capabilities, as well as its resistance to freezing, chlorine, corrosion, UV and chemicals.
"AWWA C904 is very important also because it certifies the PEX pipe has been tested and certified for compliance with NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking water system components," said Radoszewski.
