In response to the recent approval of PEX in the California Plumbing Code, Uponor, a manufacturer of PEX-a plumbing, fire safety and radiant systems, recently launched the www.CaliforniaPEX.com micro-site to educate consumers and builders about the benefits of PEX piping material. [Click HERE to read the story from our March issue.--Ed.] 
   PEX was given the OK by the California Building Standards Commission Jan. 22 for use in residential and commercial construction throughout the Golden State. The micro-site features practical information about PEX, or cross-linked polyethylene tubing, which is used for residential and commercial plumbing applications worldwide.

   Users can access links to PEX in the news, learn about the sustainability factor of PEX, read about PEX FAQs and also view testimonials from customers. CaliforniaPEX.com is regularly updated with new information from plumbing and heating contractors and other building professionals who are successfully specifying and installing PEX plumbing, fire safety and radiant floor heating and cooling systems everyday in residential and commercial projects.

   In addition, the site is aggregating news about PEX and its applications from both the general media and various trade journals, the company said.