Building Code Considerations

Laws, regulations and decrees


The following North American standards and listings in applicable to Aquatherm Greenpipe piping systems.

NSF Standard 61 (C.HOT 180 °F/82 °C)

Aquatherm Greenpipe is fully compatible with potable water

NSF Standard 14
Fusiolen® PP-R (80) is completely non-toxic

NSF Standard 51
Aquatherm Greenpipe is safe for food processing up to 212 °F (100 °C)

ICC ESR-1613
Aquatherm Greenpipe polypropylene pipe and fittings meet or exceed North American standards

DIN EN ISO 9001
Quality management systems: requirements

IPC 2006 Sec. 605 Water Distribution

IPC 2006 Sec. 605 Water Service

IMC 2006 Chapter 12 Hydronic Piping

IRC 2006 Chapter 21 Hydronic Piping

IRC 2006 Chapter 26 Plumbing


ASTM F2389
Standard specification for pressure rated polypropylene (PP) piping systems

CSA B137.11
Polypropylene (PP-R) pipe and fittings for pressure applications

CSA B214
Polypropylene (PP-R) pipe and fittings for hydronic applications

ISO 15874 ff
Plastic pipe system for hot and cold water installation: polypropylene

ASTM F2023
Standard test method for evaluating the oxidative resistance of crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing and systems to hot chlorinated water

ASTM D 635
Standard Test method for rate of burning and/or extent and time of burning of plastics in a horizontal position