NEW! Peer Reviewed Plastic piping system Life Cycle Inventory
*pdf file (2,377 KB)
Peer-Reviewed Life Cycle Inventory for the Production and Use of Installed Residential Piping Systems for Three House Layouts
NEW! Plastic Pipe: Empowering Green Building
*pdf file (125KB)
This chart from 2010 details where fourteen different green and sustainable plastic piping systems, such as radon venting and geothermal ground loops, are specifically mentioned in the dominant green building rating systems, standards and codes, the section the system is specified, and how many points may be available for a building or project using the system.
NEW! Green Building Technologies that Use Plastic Pipe and Tubing to Function
*pdf file (2,306 KB)
This report is a review of selected green building, resource and life conserving systems and technologies that use plastic pipe and tubing to function.
NEW! PPFA Green Talking Points
*pdf file (132 KB)
The PPFA Green Talking Points document outlines some of the reasons why plastic piping systems are vital to green building.
PVC & CPVC: Delivering Clean Water for a Healthy Planet *pdf file (98 KB)
This 2 page brochure reviews what makes PVC and CPVC pipe and fittings a product of choice, especially for those involved in green and sustainable building.
Vital Systems Talking Points *pdf file (49KB) Talking points on plastic piping systems and general sustainability issues extracted from presentations
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CPVC Hot & Cold Water Piping Installation Handbook
*pdf File (95 KB)
This handbook is intended to provide basic information for the installation of CPVC (Chlorinated polyVinyl Chloride) piping for hot and cold water distribution systems and is published for the benefit of installers, contractors, code officials, distributors, and home owners. (8 pages)
CPVC Plumbing Inspector's Checklist
*pdf File (73 KB)
Essential information on the installation of CPVC piping.
Specification Sheet: CPVC Pipe and Fittings for Water Distribution
*pdf File (115 KB)
Specification data for Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Hot and Cold Water Distribution Systems. (4 pages)
Why CPVC Plastic Piping Systems?
*pdf file (1.6 MB)
This 1 page brochure reviews what makes CPVC pipe and fittings a product of choice, especially for those involved in green and sustainable building.
CPVC Pipe Is Recyclable Presentation
*pps file (1 MB)
This Powerpoint slide presentation shows how CPVC pipe scrap is currently recycled to make new pipe. CPVC, like most plastics used in pipe, is a thermoplastic and reprocessing is relatively easy.
CPVC Transition Presentation
*pps file (3.4 MB)
This PowerPoint slide show describes the issues and types of fittings used when transitions are made between CPVC and metal piping systems.
Specification Sheet: Polyethylene (PE) plastic pipe and fittings for water service
*pdf File (115 KB)
Specification data for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Fittings for water service. (4 pages)
Polyethylene (PE) – An Environmentally Sound Piping Material
*pdf file (5.4 MB)
This 2 page brochure reviews what makes Polyethylene pipe and fittings a product of choice, especially for those involved in green and sustainable building.
PE Pipe is Recyclable Presentation
*pps file (1 MBKB)
This PowerPoint slide presentation shows how polyethylene pipe scrap is currently recycled to make new pipe. Polyethylene, like most plastics used in pipe, is a thermoplastic and reprocessing is relatively easy.
Polyethylene Water Service
*pdf File (271 KB)
This guide presents recommendations for the installation of polyethylene (PE) piping intended for underground water supply for residential, rural and light commercial installations.
PE4710
*pdf File (308 KB)
This short presentation will explain the changes in the nomenclature of the new PE4710 polyethylene resins. (16 pages)
PE Water Service Installation Video
*wmv file (13.7 MB)
This 6 1/2 minute video reviews the installation of PE pipe in a trench. Expansion and contraction, backfill and other issues are discussed.
NEW! TIPS Workbook
*pdf file (5,205 KB)
TIPS Workbook - Is a spirally-bound 114 page workbook. It comes complete with hundreds of pictures, tables, space for notes, and easy to understand information on thermoplastic industrial piping systems. The workbook sections include: History & Introduction / Features & Benefits / Engineering Design Considerations / Joining, Installation, Testing & Repairing Methods / Product Availability / Selecting the Proper Plastic Piping Material / Applications.
NEW! One Day Narrated Presentation
*wmv file (175,169 KB)
One Day Narrated Presentation - All TIPS/PPFA CDs are professionally made PowerPoint presentations created to augment the seminars and workbooks. The CDs include over 300 pictures and easy-to-understand tables.
NEW! Half Day Narrated Presentation
*wmv file (134,907 KB)
Half Day Narrated Presentation - All TIPS/PPFA CDs are professionally made PowerPoint presentations created to augment the seminars and workbooks. The CDs include over 300 pictures and easy-to-understand tables.
NEW! 90 Minute Narrated Presentation
*wmv file (115,852 KB)
90 Minute Narrated Presentation - All TIPS/PPFA CDs are professionally made PowerPoint presentations created to augment the seminars and workbooks. The CDs include over 300 pictures and easy-to-understand tables.