News / Monthly Archives: July 2013

What does lead free mean? Lead free means not more than 0.20 percent lead content for solder and flux and not more than a weighted average of 0.25 percent lead with respect to the wetted surfaces of pipes and pipe fittings, plumbing fittings and fixtures etc. that are intended to convey or dispense water for […]

June 2013 RE: Fairview Lead-Free Brass Valves and Fittings Dear Valued Customer, As you may already be aware, as of December 31st, 2013, brass fittings and valves containing lead in excess of .25% will no longer be permitted for use in potable (drinking and cooking) water systems in Canada or the USA. NOTE: This requirement […]