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‘CPVC’ ‘Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride’ ‘sprinkler pipes’ ‘stress crackin’ ‘chemical attack ‘subrogation’
Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride ("CPVC") has been used in potable water distribution systems since the 1960s. More recently, CPVC has been used in high rise fire suppression piping systems.  Within the last decade, failures in these systems have been identified raising questions as to (1) the appropriateness of CPVC and (2) the suitability of CPVC when mated with steel piping. ...