Adoption of Statewide Regulations Allowing the Use of PEX Tubing
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Summary
SCH Number
2007102143
Lead Agency
California Building Standards Commission
Document Title
Adoption of Statewide Regulations Allowing the Use of PEX Tubing
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
1/22/2009
Document Description
The California Building Standards Commission (BSC) proposes to adopt new state plumbing code regulations that would remove the prohibition against the use of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) tubing, a type of plastic pipe, for potable water uses from the California Plumbing Code. The tubing would be authorized for use in various cold and hot water (including potable water) plumbing applications in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings.
Contact Information
Name
David Walls
Agency Name
California Department of Housing and Community Development
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Regions
Statewide
Cross Streets
Statewide
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Housing and Community Development
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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