1.1This guide is intended for use in the selection, design, and installation of thermoplastic water-pressure piping systems. For specific projects, a thorough review of this guide is recommended for the purpose of selecting specific materials, methods of joining, system design factor, and any special procedures deemed necessary to assure a satisfactory system.
Note 1:Comprehensive information on the selection, design, joining, system design factors, installation and special products and piping systems for pressurized water and other specialized applications is available in the PPI Handbook of Polyethylene Pipe and from other domestic and International sources such as PE compound and product manufacturers and trade associations.
1.2It is recommended that governing codes and project specifications be consulted prior to the use of this guide. Nothing in this guide should be construed as recommending practices or systems at variance with governing codes and project specifications.
1.3The pipe, fittings, and joining materials shall meet the requirements of one or more of the following component product standards listed in 1.3.1 through 1.3.4 to the extent applicable. In 1.3.1, 1.3.2, and 1.3.4 the pipe standards followed by (a) are outside diameter-controlled pipes.
1.3.1For poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) plastic piping components:
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ASTM |
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 |
D1785 |
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-PR) (a) |
D2241 |
Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, |
D2464 |
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule |
D2466 |
Socket-Type Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe |
D2467 |
Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe |
D2564 |
Bell-End Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe (a) |
D2672 |
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Tubing (a) |
D2740 |
Socket-Type Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Line |
D3036 |
Joints for Plastic Pressure Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric |
D3139 |
Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe |
F477 |
PVC and ABS Injected Solvent Cemented Plastic Pipe |
F545 |
1.3.2For Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) plastic piping components:
Title of Specification |
ASTM |
Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 (a) |
F441/F441M |
Chlorinated Pol LoginRegister |