I know ussually, you use copper but we had a friend do our plumbing and he used CPVC for the water pipes and I read in a book today that a lot of building codes don't allow it...We live in Wisconsin...Thanks!
2006-09-08 17:48:02 · 4 answers · asked by Becca 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
I said CPVC, not PVC--PVC is for the drains...CPVC was used for the water pipes...
2006-09-08 17:53:03 · update #1
CPVC piping is different than PVC piping. CPVC is much more chemically stable is us universally accepted as safe for use to supply potable (drinkable) water. PVC shouldn't be used to supply water, but can be used in drain lines.
Building codes, especially at local levels have a lot of freedom to allow or disallow construction standards for any reason they chose. The best bet to find out if it is allowed is to ask you local building department, usually at the township hall.
As for the safety of CPVC, here a few links to look into it. I prefer copper, but I believe CPVC is safe.
2006-09-08 18:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to use drinking water quality PVC. Not just any PVC as it can give off toxins. Now, if it freezes where you live, PVC is better. Check your local codes. I have some PVC in my house in California.
2006-09-09 00:51:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only for drains, PVC is carcinogenic, do not drink water from PVC pipes!
2006-09-09 00:50:25 · answer #3 · answered by dhebert244 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,you can use pvc indoors
2006-09-09 00:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by aries4272 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋