Status of PEX in NYC?

Hi,

I am searched around for an answer on this, but didn't see anything saying %100 yes or no. I was wondering what the current status of PEX tubing was in New York City? I know that it wasn't legal a few years ago, but wondered if anything changed that allows it for residential use.

The reason I ask is I am in a situation wheree I need to run some new supply lines in my single family house and dread doing them in copper. I would much rather do them in PEX. I am not sure if even CPVC pipes are legal for supply lines in NYC.

Anyone know what the dealio is?

thanks in advance, j

johnpa - at - liam . com

Reply to
john paul
Loading thread data ...

No idea of the current situation but since HD doesn't carry it I'd guess not.

Probably not either. NYC is arguably the most guild-protecting and therefore backward locality in the US. I believe Chicago ranks a close second. OTOH in a single family house provided it's less than three stories, they do allow PVC for DWV. Basically the plumbers' guild has abandoned their monopoly at this level because they know they can't win.

But why do you care? As long as you're not putting in exposed pipe, run what you like. I have copper or brass to the wall and then just inside the wall magically it changes to PB. When my stock of PB runs out I'll change to PEX. Here's a supplier I've used in the past:

formatting link

(Also lots of HVAC parts .)

FeelFree

To say anything you want.

Reply to
FeelFree

HomeOwnersHub website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.