By Lance MacNevin, Michael Cudahy and Domenic DeCaria
Originally published at PHCP Pros
Plastic pipe began as a technical innovation of the 1950s, used to rebuild Europe after World War II. These materials advanced, gained acceptance and then became the norm. In North America, plastic pipe has been an integral part of construction since the 1970s. And like any technical product, they keep getting better and better.
This editorial-style attack in the article “Codes Must Be Responsive to Current and Future Hazards” was an unsubstantiated offensive on piping products that are widely used for plumbing, hydronics and fire protection applications. Continue reading…