Jimbo
Plumber
There is always a lot of discussion of these materials on the forums.
The 2006 California Plumbing Code ( based on 2006 UPC ) basically allows PEX, but not adopted by certain state agencies.
As far as I know, this is still the status of PEX in San Diego:
http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/pdf/pexltr.pdf
As for CPVC, the code grants to local authority the power to approve the use of CPVC, subject to some severe requirements. The plumbing contractor must provide written certification that he will comply with the flushing and worker safety measures of section 301.0 of Appendix I. There is also a provision that a contractor or subcontractor who fails to comply with the flushing, gloves, and ventilation of section 1.2.2 of appendix I, and IAPMO IS 20-2005, shall be subject to penalties.....etc.
Not surprising that I don't see much CPVC being used here either!
The 2006 California Plumbing Code ( based on 2006 UPC ) basically allows PEX, but not adopted by certain state agencies.
As far as I know, this is still the status of PEX in San Diego:
http://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/industry/pdf/pexltr.pdf
As for CPVC, the code grants to local authority the power to approve the use of CPVC, subject to some severe requirements. The plumbing contractor must provide written certification that he will comply with the flushing and worker safety measures of section 301.0 of Appendix I. There is also a provision that a contractor or subcontractor who fails to comply with the flushing, gloves, and ventilation of section 1.2.2 of appendix I, and IAPMO IS 20-2005, shall be subject to penalties.....etc.
Not surprising that I don't see much CPVC being used here either!