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Sioux Chief water closet carrier

Modular leg-support gussets allow the fixture to provide solid installations without the need for a rear anchor in applications up to 500 pounds.

March 18, 2025

Water closet carrier features PVC waste fitting.

A stack of PVC pipes at a construction site, in the foreground. A group of construction workers are out of focus, having a meeting in the background.

Codes Corner | Rich Anderson

International Plumbing Code provides critical guidance on handling chemical waste

Contractors should work closely with local building departments to understand the local building codes, which can vary widely by municipality.

Rich Anderson CBO

August 12, 2024

Corrosive liquids can harm DWV piping systems not designed for chemicals. The IPC requires dilution, neutralization, or treatment of chemical waste before discharge. Vents must also use rated piping to avoid harm from vapors.

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Plumbing Talking Points | David Dexter

Where does a sanitary plumbing system begin and end?

Plumbing design professionals have an obligation to protect public health and safety.

David Dexter

October 3, 2023

As design professionals, our first and primary obligation is the protection of public health, safety and welfare above all other concerns.

Valencia Pipe to open second extrusion plant in Walla Walla, Washington

May 9, 2022

The division of VPC Global closed on the purchase of buildings and land with rail access on May 4 and will begin installing extrusion lines as soon as possible. The plan is to replicate the company's Kingman, Arizonia, facility and start production in 60 days.