| PPFA Free Publications |
| Special Notice to Retailers: 3rd Party Certification |
Plastic Pipe and Fire |
| Plumbing Inspector's Checklist for CPVC Piping Systems |
Includes General Recommendations, Testing, Limitations, Components, Joining, Underslab Installations |
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)
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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 (489 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. (12 pages) |
Specifying PVC Pipe and Fittings in Commercial Plumbing Applications
*pdf File (375 KB) |
This brochure is intended to provide basic information regarding how to specify PVC pipe for commercial plumbing applications. (8 pages) |
| 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) |
Spefication 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
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| 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
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| 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 |
