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WEBINAR: Material Considerations for Plumbing Systems

Thu June 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

1 LU | HSW

Presented by Safe Piping Matters

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

Learning Objectives:

  • 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.

Details

Date:
Thu June 22, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Zoom
RI United States

Organizer

Roni Phipps
Phone
401-272-6418
Email
info@aia-ri.org
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