PB 塑料管

一些关于PB塑料管和住户检查的资料， 来源: CSA international.

Fact Sheet – Polybutylene (PB) Pipe

• This information about Polybutylene (PB) pipe is provided for consumers concerned that they may have this product in their homes. CSA has only received reports of isolated incidents involving this product.

• PB pipe is a flexible, grey pipe used in residential plumbing systems and hot water heating systems since the late 1970's

• Local building officials are responsible for inspection and enforcement of the Building Code to ensure the proper application and installation of PB pipe

• Consumers should check with a licensed plumber or building inspector to verify correct installation

• In order for PB pipe to perform effectively, it must meet performance requirements and be installed properly

• The CSA mark on a product indicates the pipe met the applicable requirements of the standard to which it was certified

• CSA first published requirements for PB pipe in 1977

• CSA's current edition of the standard for PB pipe — CAN/CSA B137.8 – Polybutylene (PB) Piping for Pressure Applications — was published in February 2002

• This standard establishes a set of requirements the product must meet in order to be certified by CSA

• The National Plumbing Code of Canada references CAN/CSA B137.8 – Polybutylene (PB) Piping for Pressure Applications

• CSA standards are developed using a consensus based process by committees of technical experts including knowledgeable regulatory authorities, technical industry representatives and others

• CSA standards are reviewed regularly and updated periodically as deemed necessary by the committee, based upon practical experience and technological changes that may affect the performance of the product

How to Determine if you have PB Piping in your Home

CSA-certified PB pipe is for use in hot and cold water supply up to 82°C only, when installed correctly according to manufacturers instructions. Consumers concerned about whether or not they have PB pipe in their homes should do the following:

Step 1 — Determine when your home was built. If it was before 1974 and no major plumbing renovations were made, this issue does not apply to you.

Step 2 — Determine whether your home has circulating hot water heating. If you have a forced air system or electric baseboard heating, the subject discussed by various news media regarding circulating hot water heating likely does not apply to you.

Step 3 — In an unfinished area of your home where there are exposed water pipes, look for flexible, grey-colored plastic pipe or tubing.

Step 4 — Check to see if the CSA mark and CSA standard number "B 137.8" is on the pipe. The following marking should also be on the piping:

• piping manufacturer identification
• material designation "PB2110"
• nominal size and "SDR 11"
• pressure rating "690 kPa @ 82°C or 100 psi @180°F"
• date code the word "POTABLE" (to indicate suitability for use in potable water supply)

The National Building Code of Canada requires PB pipe used in residential construction to meet the requirements of CSA standard CAN/CSA B137.8, Polybutylene (PB) Piping for Pressure Applications. PB piping certified to these requirements may bear the CSA mark, or the mark of another accredited certification organization.

Step 5 — Contact CSA International at 416-747-4000 or 1-800-463-6727 with the CSA file number to determine the manufacturer of CSA-certified pipe.

Step 6 — CSA International will provide you with a contact and a telephone number for the manufacturer of CSA-certified pipe as quickly as possible.