| PPFA
Free Publications |
NEW! PPFA PEX vs. Copper
*pdf File (336 KB) |
PPFA PEX vs. Copper Comparison. (3
pages) |
NEW! PPFA Fire Sprinkler Brochure
*pdf File (70 KB) |
PPFA Plastic Pipe Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems Brochure. (2
pages) |
NEW! PVC Pipe is Recyclable Presentation
*pps file (952 KB) |
This PowerPoint slide presentation shows how PVC pipe scrap is currently recycled to make new pipe. PVC, like most plastics used in pipe, is a thermoplastic and reprocessing is relatively easy. |
NEW! No Copper on Jobsite Sign
*pdf file (705 KB) |
This sign is free for use by builders to deter would be thieves from entering their jobsite to steal copper tube. |
NEW! PPFA Apprentice Training Manual in Spanish
*pdf file (1.77 MB) |
NUEVO - Discusiones esenciales sobre el uso y el intallation de materiales aflautados plásticos y asuntos relacionados en español.
NEW - Essential discussions on the use and intallation of plastic piping materials and related topics in Spanish. |
TIPS Workbook
*html file |
Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems Workbook. |
TIPS Seminar
*html file |
Thermoplastic Industrial Piping Systems Seminar. |
PE Pipe is Recyclable Presentation
*pps file (1 MB) |
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. |
ABS Green Brochure
*pdf file (2.38 MB) |
This 2 page brochure describes the advantages of ABS piping systems in green and sustainable building. |
Design Guide: Residential PEX Water Supply Plumbing Systems
*pdf file (754 KB) |
This 128 page Design Guide provides current information and resources necessary to design and install cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) water supply systems in residential buildings. It includes comprehensive design concepts and installation guidelines to increase the acceptance and proper use of PEX. PPFA's PEX installation guide is incorporated in this document. "If you wish to purchase a high quality bound color version of the PEX Guide for yourself or a box of 36 books for a classroom, please folllow the link below, which will open a new window and take you off the PPFA website." https://www.plasticpipe.org/cart/pex_handbook.html |
Cost comparison report - plastic vs. metallic piping systems
*pdf file (754 KB) |
This 2006 report compares the material cost and labor hours of installing various piping systems in a 12-story residential high rise structure and shows the significant savings of plastic piping systems. |
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. |
| ABS - The Professional Choice Brochure *pdf file (762 k) |
This 4 page brochure reviews what makes ABS pipe and fittings a product of choice for DWV applications. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| PEX Offers Environmentally Sound Solutions *pdf file (5.2 MB) |
This 2 page brochure reviews what makes PEX pipe and fittings a product of choice, especially for those involved in green and sustainable building plumbing and heating systems. |
Why Thermoplastic Piping Systems?
*pdf file (250 KB) |
This 2 page brochure describes 18 reasons why you next plumbing system should be engineered with thermoplastic piping. |
| 5 Questions and Answers about the Advantages of PVC Piping *pdf file (6.8 MB) |
|
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. |
Plumbers
Installation Handbook
*pdf file (396 KB ) |
Newly revised in 2003.
|
Plumbing
Apprentice Training Manual for Plastic Piping Systems
*pdf file (3.2 MB) |
Essential discussions on the use and
intallation of plastic piping materials and related topics. |
Special
Notice to Retailers: 3rd Party Certification
*pdf file (55 K B) |
|
Firestopping:
Plastic Pipe in Fire Resistive Contruction
*pdf file (899 KB) |
Newest
revision of PPFA Fire Manual includes information
on fire tests, firestopping in three steps, frequently asked questions
and more. |
Plastic
Pipe and Fire Monograph
*pdf file (2.1 MB) |
By
Joseph B. Zicherman, Ph.D. Review of development of technical
applications and regulatory standards; impact of regulations and
fire safety issues on plastic pipe use to date; future of plastic
pipe applications in construction. Extensive bibliography. |
The
Growing World of Plastic Piping
*pdf File (0.5 MB) |
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. (12 pages) |
ABS
Plastic Pipe & Fittings Informational & Technical Guide
*pdf File (756 KB) |
ABS Pipe: For Drain, Waste
and Vent Applications. (17 pages) |
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. |
Specifying
PVC Pipe and Fittings in Commercial Plumbing Applications
*pdf File (4.68 MB) |
This brochure is intended
to provide basic information regarding how to specify PVC pipe
for commercial plumbing applications. (8 pages) |
|
Installation Handbook: Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot and
Cold Water Distribution Systems
*pdf File
(400 KB) |
This
manual contains information on the installation of Cross-linked
Polyethylene (PEX) tubing for hot and cold water distribution
systems in residential and light commercial installations using
tubing up to 1-inch in diameter. |
PEX Inspector's Checklist
*pdf File
(27 KB) |
Essential
information on inspecting the installation of Cross-linked
Polyethylene (PEX), including Components, Joints & Connections,
General Recommendations, and Testing. |
| 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. |
Specification
Sheet: ABS Pipe and Fittings for DWV
*pdf File (118 KB) |
Specification data for Acrylonitrile
Butadiene Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Drainage,
Waste and Vent Systems. (4 pages) |
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) |
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) |
Specification
Sheet: PVC Pipe and Fittings for DWV
*pdf File (103 KB) |
Specification data for Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Drainage, Waste and
Vent Systems. (4 pages) |
Specification
Sheet: PVC Pipe and Fittings for Water Service
*pdf File (79 KB) |
Specification data for Polyvinyl
Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe and Fittings for Water Service. (3
pages) |
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| PPFA
User Bulletins |
| User Bulletin
1-80 |
Crush Strength and Flexibility
of Thermoplastic Piping |
| User Bulletin
2-80 |
Hydrostatic Strengths and
Suggested Pressure Ratings for CPVC 4120 at Various Temperatures |
| User Bulletin
3-96 |
Pressure Rating of PVC Plastic
Piping for Water at Elevated Temperatures |
| User Bulletin
4-80 |
Air/Compressed Gas Test |
| User Bulletin
5-80 |
Indent Marking |
| User Bulletin
7 |
Noise in DWV Piping |
| User Bulletin
8-82 |
Plastic Piping - A Positive
Response |
| User Bulletin
9-83 |
Thermoplastic Piping in Residential
Fire Sprinkler Systems |
| User
Bulletin 10-83 |
Thawing Thermoplastic Water
Pipes |
| User
Bulletin 11-84 |
Use of Banded Flexible Connectors
in DWV Systems as a Transition Between Iron Spigot and Plastic
Spigots |
| User
Bulletin 12 |
Solvent Cements for Transition
Joints |
| User
Bulletin 13 |
Installation of Plastic Building
Sewers and Drains |
| User
Bulletin 14 |
Safe Use of Solvent Cements |
User
Bulletin 16
*pdf File (17 KB) |
Building Codes and Plastic
Piping |
| User
Bulletin 17 |
Provisions for Expansion
and Contraction in Plastic DWV and Roof Drain Systems |
| User
Bulletin 18-07 |
Use of CPVC Piping Systems with Tankless Water Heaters. |
