WEBINAR: Material Considerations for Plumbing Systems

1 LU | HSW

Presented by Safe Piping Matters

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Course description: This session describes how the characteristics of materials used for drinking water, wastewater, and fire-suppression systems impact the health, safety, and sustainability of buildings.

Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to

• Assess strengths and weaknesses of common materials used for drinking water and wastewater systems, including cast iron, (C)PVC, copper, HDPE, PEX, & steel, in contrast with failed piping materials such as lead and polybutylene plastic.
• Describe sustainability issues and relative product lifecycles of piping materials starting from production, through use, and after demolition.
• Give examples of fire risks and firestopping considerations that impact the health and safety of occupants and first responders.
• Understand how material characteristics relate to other important health and safety factors such as leaching, permeation, and water age.