This session describes how the characteristics of materials used for drinking water, wastewater, and fire-suppression systems impact the health, safety, and sustainability of buildings.

1 LU /1 HSW

Learning Objectives:

• Assess strengths and weaknesses of common materials used for drinking water and wastewater systems, including cast iron, (C)PVC, copper, HDPE, PEX, & steel, in contrast with failed piping materials such as lead and polybutylene plastic.

• Describe sustainability issues and relative product lifecycles of piping materials starting from production, through use, and after demolition.

• Give examples of fire risks and firestopping considerations that impact the health and safety of occupants and first responders.

• Understand how material characteristics relate to other important health and safety factors such as leaching, permeation, and water age.

Presenter:

Paul Hagar serves as Executive Director of Safe Piping Matters. Prior to that, he worked at a major manufacturer of architectural products for two decades, becoming a passionate advocate for improving the sustainability and health of the built environment. Paul partners with organizations across the AEC industry to raise awareness of the role of piping in safe, high-performing buildings.

Virtual Event: A link will be emailed closer to the event date.