Plastic pipe standards for pipelines just got a new rulebook

The US pipeline safety agency just updated the industry standard for plastic pipes. This means new pipelines and repairs will use the latest methods for calculating how much pressure plastic pipes can safely handle.

The rules for building and maintaining plastic pipelines are now based on the most current industry science. This matters because plastic pipes are increasingly used for natural gas distribution and other critical infrastructure. Keeping these standards up-to-date helps prevent failures and leaks, which can be costly and dangerous.