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IAPMO International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
- UPC Uniform Plumbing Code
- UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
- USEHC Uniform Solar Energy & Hydronic Code
- GPMCS Green Plumbing & Mechanical Code Supplement
- WE•Stand Water Efficiency and Sanitation Standard
NSF International
- NSF/ANSI 14-Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 372-Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content
- NSF/ANSI 359-Valves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Distribution Tubing System
- NSF U.P. Code-Certifies that products labelled with U.P. Code are in compliance with the latest version of the Uniform Plumbing Code
- AWWA C904-Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pressure Tubing
IAPMO
- IAPMO Research and Testing #3558 - Crosslinked Polyethylene Water Distribution System (PEX)
- IAPMO Research and Testing #8358 - Pressure Rated Polypropylene Piping Systems
- IAPMO Research and Testing #K-12775 - Pressure Rated Polypropylene Piping Systems
- IAPMO Research and Testing #K-13571 - Push Fit Fittings
- IAPMO Research and Testing #K-13572 - Push Fit Fittings, Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects
- IAPMO Research and Testing #K-13573 - Push Fit Fittings, Lead Free Plumbing Products
PPI Plastics Pipe Institute
- TR-4 PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Hydrostatic Design Stress (HDS), Strength Design Basis (SDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings For Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe
QAI Laboratories
- P321-1 Water Pipe Systems - Plumbing Product-Pipe and Accessories
- P321-2 Water Pipe Systems - Plumbing Product-Plastic Piping and Accessories
- P321-3 Water Pipe Systems - Plumbing Product-Piping System and Accessories
- P321-4 Water Pipe Systems - Fire Protection-Pipe and Fittings
- P321-5 Water Pipe Systems - PP-RCT Pipe and Fittings
UL Underwriters Laboratory
- Fire-resistance Rating – ANSI/UL 263 Design No. G524
- Fire-resistance Rating – ANSI/UL 263 Design No. G573
- Fire-resistance Rating – ANSI/UL 263 Design No. K913
- Fire-resistance Rating – ANSI/UL 263 Design No. L557
- Fire-resistance Rating – ANSI/UL 263 Design No. U372
- Fire-resistance Rating – ANSI/UL 263 Design No. V444
- Nonmetallic Plumbing System Components Classified for Fire Resistance CEYD.R18867
- Nonmetallic Plumbing System Components Classified for Fire Resistance Certified for Canada CEYD7.R18867
- Plumbing Pipe for Water Distribution Certified for Flame and Smoke Characteristics QNIP.R38115
ASTM International
- ASTM F876- Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
- ASTM F877- Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Hot- and Cold Water Distribution Systems
- ASTM F1960- Standard Specification for Cold Expansion Fittings with PEX Reinforcing Rings for Use with Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
- ASTM E84- Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
- ASTM E814- Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Penetration Firestop Systems
- ASTM E119- Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- ASTM F2023- Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water
- ASTM F2657- Standard Test Method for Outdoor Weathering Exposure of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing
- ASTM F1281 - Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe
- ASTM F2788/F2788M-13 Standard Specification for Metric and Inch-sized Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe
- ASTM F2389-Standard Specification for Pressure-rated Polypropylene (PP) Piping Systems
ASME
- ASME B16.51 - Copper and Copper Alloy Press-Connect Pressure Fittings
ASSE
- ASSE 1061- Push-Fit Fittings
- ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI/CAN 1379- Proportional Flow Control Devices, with Protection from Cross-Connection via Hydronic Water, for use in Potable Water Installations
NSF International
- NSF/ANSI 14- Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 61- Drinking Water System Components – Health Effects
- NSF/ANSI/CAN 372- Drinking Water System Components – Lead Content
- NSF/ANSI 359- Valves for Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Water Distribution Tubing System
Underwriters Laboratories
- UL 1821- Thermoplastic Sprinkler Pipe and Fittings for Fire Protection Service
- ANSI/UL 263- Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
PPI Plastics Pipe Institute
- TR-3- Policies and Procedures for Developing Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB), Strength Design Basis (SDB), and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe
IAPMO Installation Standard
- IAPMO IS 31-2014 Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot- and Cold-Water Distribution
National Fire Protection Association
- ANSI/NFPA 13D- Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes
CSA Standards
- CSA B137.5- Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing Systems for Pressure Applications
- CAN/CSA B214- Installation code for hydronic heating systems
CAN/ULC Standards
- CAN/ULC-S102- Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies
- CAN ULC-S102.2- Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Covering and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies
- CAN/ULC-S101- Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials
- CAN/ULC-S115- Fire Tests of Fire stop Systems
ICC Evaluation Services: Listing Program
- PMG 1006 - AQUAPEX™ Pressure Rated Tubing, ProPEX™ Ring, ProPEX™ Fittings and Compression Type Fittings
- PMG 1012 - Uponor/Wirsbo hePEX™, Uponor AQUAPEX® Tubing and Fittings for Radiant Heating Systems
- PMG 1412 - Uponor ProPex LF Brass Copper Press Fittings/Fitting Adapter
- PMG 1541 - Fire Sprinkler Piping System
- PMG 1543 - Uponor Aquaport Heat Exchanger
- PMG 1106 - Uponor Polypropylene (PP-R) and (PP-RCT) Pipe and Fittings
PPI Plastics Pipe Institute – Reports
- TR-3 2021 - HDB/HDS/PDB/SDB/MRS/CRS Policies
- TR-4 2021 - PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Strength Design Basis (SDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe
- TR-19 2020 - Chemical Resistance of Thermoplastic Piping Materials
- TR-48 2014 - R-Value and Thermal Conductivity of PEX and PE-RT
- TR-52 2020 - Resistance of PEX Pipe and Tubing to Breakage When Frozen (Freeze-Break Resistance)
PPI Plastics Pipe Institute – Notes
- TN-17 2021 - Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe & Tubing
- TN-26 2019 - Erosion Study on Brass Insert Fittings used in PEX Piping Systems
- TN-53 2018 - Guide to Chlorine Resistance Ratings of PEX Pipes and Tubing for Potable Water Applications
- TN-56 2018 - Plastic Piping Materials Near Recessed Lighting Fixtures
- Industry Design Guide - Residential PEX Water Supply Plumbing Systems
- TN-65 2021 - Insulation Recommendations for Plastic Pressure Piping Materials in Residential Applications
