Technical FAQs

What role does Westlake PVC pipe & fittings play in LEED certification for my project?

LEED does not certify a manufacturer’s products therefore Westlake Pipe & Fittings products do not carry a LEED certification. In fact, LEED rating systems exclude the pipe material from the material credits section of the rating system. Instead the credits are awarded for recycled content, reused materials, and regional proximity. As a result, LEED certifications focus on the construction project as a whole which puts project designers in the driver’s seat on the path towards LEED certification for their specific project.  For more information please refer to the Plastic Pipe & Fittings Association’s (PPFA) Sustainability topic on their FAQ page.  The page can be found here: https://www.ppfahome.org/page/faq-sustainability