[Sam Cree]

"The union opposes using plastic pipe in homes because it is cheaper and easier to install than traditional copper pipe. California is one of only two states that do not allow plastic pipe in homes."

So the union wanted this ruling simply as a way to put handymen or do it yourselfers out of business. I've heard plumbers complain that pvc makes it too easy for people who are not plumbers to fix pipes.

It's really nothing more than price fixing, which is one of the hallmarks of socialism.

[Ross Amann]

Hard to believe they forbid plastic pipes anywhere in the US. I thought California was supposed to "lead" the nation; now I find out it is only "copper"ing it.

[RGF]

I recently filled up my father-in-law's propane barbeque tank in Palm Springs. It was filled but I was told it wouldn't be long before I couldn't.

You see we have a new standard for the valve here in California. You must have a triangular knob, not a round one. Supposedly this new valve has some safety feature. I suggested at dinner that I am so cynical that I believe some tank or valve manufacturer paid off, err, contributed to Davis and his pals to change the law and outlaw all existing tanks. That couldn't be...could it?

[Rebelbase]

Plumbers love it when Joe Homeowner tries to fix the plumbing himself. When I screwed mine up the plumber who came out told me that 1/4 of his business was fixing homeowner's plumbing "repairs".

[rockfish59]

the dirty coppers!