The latest policy promoting the use of copper water pipes nationwide

The latest national policy statements promoting copper piping come from 2023, with complementary promotion policies at the local level scheduled for 2024. Details are as follows:

At the national level, in August 2023, during the deployment of stable growth measures in the raw materials industry, it was explicitly stated that efforts should be accelerated to promote products such as copper water pipes for building improvements and urban infrastructure development, in order to tap into domestic demand potential.

2. At the local level, Ningbo released a pilot scheme for the construction of high-quality residential areas in 2024. Based on the relevant guidelines for improving residential quality in Zhejiang Province and other documents, it requires the use of high-quality pipes, such as copper pipes, before the household meter for water supply. This local pilot aims to further promote the practical application of copper water pipes.

Furthermore, national standards such as the "Green Building Evaluation Criteria" and "Design Specifications for Building Water Supply and Drainage," released in 2019, continue to be key references for the national promotion of copper piping. They explicitly state that the indoor water supply system should prioritize the use of corrosion-resistant, high-quality materials like copper pipes.