Pressure pipe systems in buildings for the provision of hot and cold water, and heating and cooling
Polymer pipe systems offer trouble free installation, on time, and that meet regulations.
Polymer pipe systems have a strong history of building regulations compliance, they are covered by recognised standards, and third-party product certification is commonly available. BPF Pipes Group members manufacture branded products that are supported by third-party product certification for added assurance.
Polymer pipe systems can save time, offering flexibility to correct for misalignment and for routing round obstructions. Supplied in long length coils, polymer pipe reduces the number of joints to make, and systems are available with different ‘no flame’ joint types, including speedy push-fit.
Polymer pipe systems are lower maintenance, products have high corrosion resistance and are ideal for chemical free treatment.
Polymer pipe systems can provide a hassle free solution with long lengths / fewer joints reducing risk of leaks, as well as inherent physical properties and well chosen joints allowing thermal expansion reducing risk of leaks. Polymer systems can also lower noise compared to other material types.
There is a polymer pipe solution for most of your requirements from the supply of drinking water to the delivery of low carbon heat and hot water. See for yourself by using the BPF Pipes Group new pipe selector.
Established widespread use
Flexibility for routing
Long lengths, fewer joints
Speedy 'no flame' joints
Smooth bore, low noise
SPECIFICATION GUIDANCE:
TECHNICAL GUIDANCE:
Discharge from unvented hot water storage cylinders into plastic sanitary pipework systems v2
District heating systems issue 3
Domestic hot and cold water supply and central heating systems issue 5
Sealing gaps around pipes in buildings
Testing the lifetime of plastic piping systems for domestic applications v2
Warm water underfloor heating systems
POSITION STATEMENTS:
Continuously operated hot water systems
Joint BPF Pipes Group / BESA statement - plastic pre-insulated pipes
Plastic piping systems and water fittings regulations / byelaws
Meta-study, ‘100 years lifetime of plastic pipes,’ was carried out by the Polymer Competence Center in Leoben, Austria, and commissioned by TEPPFA, the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association. It is a statistical analysis based upon significant and independently verified research and findings from existing literature on the expected service lifetime of plastic pipes, and is detailed at TEPPFA website. 100 years lifetime of plastic pipes February 13th 2024
McKinsey report Climate impact of plastics July 6 2022
Plumbing & Mechanical | Contractors & Engineers The benefits of polymer piping systems for engineers and business owners
BPF Pipes Group publications on PVC pipes: An Introduction to PVC pipes PVC Q&A Supporting evidence