Everything You Always Wanted to Know About PEX Part 03 – PEX and the City (Ordinances) - How to make certain your installation meets code This will be a short episode, but a very important one. Since we have people from around the world who listen to Hacker Public Radio, I cannot begin to speculate what your local building codes allow or prohibit. In the majority of states within the United States of America, a property owner can perform plumbing maintenance on their own residence. Otherwise you need to be a licensed plumber. That may not be true for all states, and there can be inspections required and sometimes even fines for code violations. Rules also vary for where PEX can be installed, how and how frequently it must be supported, and whether the work must be inspected or whether it requires a permit. The point of this section is to remind you to do your research to find out what the rules are in your specific region, and then be sure to follow them. When in doubt, consult a licensed plumber in your area. Part 04 – PEX, Lies, and Silicone Tape – My installation experience part 1 If you have missed the previous episodes in this series, I encourage you to review them before continuing because they will provide valuable context around my plumbing adventures. Design – The best place to start. Option 1 – Follow existing pipe Option 2 – Install manifold valve system for greater control Replacing everything or connecting to existing pipe or fixtures? Materials PEX-A –vs- PEX-B Decisions, decisions. PEX-B Wins Manifold Allows specific sections to be turned on and off independently Examples: https://www.supplyhouse.com/PEX-Manifolds-518000 Connectors New Valves Transition connectors To copper Sharkbite Solder To PVC Sharkbite Glue To main water line To/From Water heater Silicone tape or pipe dope Hangers & Wall clamps Crimp rings Tools Crimp tool Removal tool Sharkbite Depth gauge Removal tool Tape measure String / wire phish Planning Most important step With proper planning you can reduce service outage Some steps can be done before shutting off water Access holes Running / connecting PEX sections Assistance While an individual installer can redo a house with PEX, it is not ideal. If you can get another person to help, it will make the process go much easier.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About PEX Part 03 – PEX and the City (Ordinances) - How to make certain your installation meets code This will be a short episode, but a very important one. Since we have people from around the world who listen to Hacker Public Radio, I cannot begin to speculate what your local building codes allow or prohibit. In the majority of states within the United States of America, a property owner can perform plumbing maintenance on their own residence. Otherwise you need to be a licensed plumber. That may not be true for all states, and there can be inspections required and sometimes even fines for code violations. Rules also vary for where PEX can be installed, how and how frequently it must be supported, and whether the work must be inspected or whether it requires a permit. The point of this section is to remind you to do your research to find out what the rules are in your specific region, and then be sure to follow them. When in doubt, consult a licensed plumber in your area. Part 04 – PEX, Lies, and Silicone Tape – My installation experience part 1 If you have missed the previous episodes in this series, I encourage you to review them before continuing because they will provide valuable context around my plumbing adventures. Design – The best place to start. Option 1 – Follow existing pipe Option 2 – Install manifold valve system for greater control Replacing everything or connecting to existing pipe or fixtures? Materials PEX-A –vs- PEX-B Decisions, decisions. PEX-B Wins Manifold Allows specific sections to be turned on and off independently Examples: https://www.supplyhouse.com/PEX-Manifolds-518000 Connectors New Valves Transition connectors To copper Sharkbite Solder To PVC Sharkbite Glue To main water line To/From Water heater Silicone tape or pipe dope Hangers & Wall clamps Crimp rings Tools Crimp tool Removal tool Sharkbite Depth gauge Removal tool Tape measure String / wire phish Planning Most important step With proper planning you can reduce service outage Some steps can be done before shutting off water Access holes Running / connecting PEX sections Assistance While an individual installer can redo a house with PEX, it is not ideal. If you can get another person to help, it will make the process go much easier.