A new regulation in California requires plumbing fixtures that come into contact with water we drink and cook with be lead-free. In fact, the maximum amount of lead allowed in faucets and replacement plumbing fixtures is 0.25 percent of the total material, which a dramatic drop from the previously allowed 8 percent.
The standard applies to pipes, pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures that become wet. Anyone who sells or installs these parts must also comply or face serious
penalties. How bad can the fine possibly be? Violators can be forced to pay up to $5,000 if lead-free fixtures are not installed in their home by January 1, 2009.
According to David Schuelke of Schuelke Plumbing, any old faucets that a plumber had on his truck is not legal to install unless it's proven to be lead free."
Fortunately, the technicians at TwinPlumbing.com are up to date with current laws regarding plumbing and fixtures. Not only is their equipment modern, their plumbers are extremely observant when it comes to leak detection and other possible plumbing disasters that you may not be aware of. If you are concerned about the fixtures in your home, you can have one of the licesned professionals from Schuelke Plumbing come to your home for a free consultation.
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