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PVC Pipe Design
- What is the maximum allowable operating temperature of PVC piping systems?
- What is the minimum burial depth for PVC sewer pipe?
- What chemicals can be used with PVC pipe and gaskets?
- What is the maximum burial depth for PVC sewer and pressure pipe?
- What is the minimum burial depth for PVC pressure pipe?
- What is the difference between NSF 61 and NSF 14?
- What is an example of a buried and embedded pipe?
- What is the maximum flow velocity of PVC pipe?
- What effect does UV exposure have on PVC pipe?
- Can PVC pipe be used and installed in Cold Weather?
- What is the Thermal Expansion / Contraction of PVC pipes?
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LEED
- Where are Westlake PVC Pipe & Fittings plants located?
- I have a LEED related form that requires information from the manufacturer. What information does Westlake Pipe & Fittings need to fulfill my request?
- Where can I find more information about the role of PVC pipe in sustainable infrastructure development?
- Is there recycled content in Westlake PVC Pipe & Fittings?
- Where can I find the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and other documents related to the suitability and sustainability of PVC pipe and fittings for my project?
- What is LEED?
- Who supplies Westlake Pipe & Fittings with PVC resin and where are Westlake PVC resin manufacturing facilities located?
- What is the level of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that are present in Westlake’s PVC primers and solvent cements?
- What role does Westlake PVC pipe & fittings play in LEED certification for my project?
PVC Pipe Installation and Testing
- What is the recommended bell direction in relation to the fluid flow direction?
- What is the allowable joint deflection / pipe bending allowed for Westlake Pipe & Fittings (CAN) PVC pipe & joints?
- What is the recommended bell direction during installation?
- Are gaps in PVC integral bell pipe joints acceptable?
