Recently, pme interviewed Russ Chaney, CEO of The IAPMO Group, about his organization that develops the Uniform Plumbing, Mechanical, Swimming Pool and Solar Energy Codes, tests and certifies plumbing and mechanical products in the United States and overseas.
One of the questions I have been fielding for the last few months is: How will the new federal no-lead law impact me as the engineer? Technically, it won’t impact you. But practically, you need to change the way you specify. Let me explain. As of Jan. 4, the law prohibits any product introduced into commerce for potable water to contain more than 0.25% lead. This is what has been identified as no-lead, lead-free or low-lead.
Uponor’s ProPex engineered polymer fittings, lead-free fittings and threaded adapter, and larger-diameter Uponor AquaPex tubing (all up to 2”) are now listed to UL 1821 and ULC/ORD-C199P
December 2, 2013
Uponor’s ProPex engineered polymer fittings, lead-free fittings and threaded adapter, and larger-diameter Uponor AquaPex tubing (all up to 2”) are now listed to UL 1821 and ULC/ORD-C199P
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least four million households contain children who are being exposed to lead. It is in the spirit of providing safe drinking water that the 2011 Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act was developed and signed into law.