1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers procedures and references ASTM specifications for undreground installation of thermoplastic pressure piping, 63-in. (1372-mm) nominal size and smaller. It is beyond the scope of this practice to describe these procedures in detail since it is recognized that significant differences exist in their implementation depending on kind and type of pipe material, pipe size and wall thickness, soil conditions, and the specific end use.

1.1.1 This practice assumes that over the range of anticipated operating conditions, including maximum external loading and minimum internal pressure, the soil/pipe system will offer sufficient structural stability to resist possible excessive diametrical deformation, or even collapse. In cases, particularly with large diameter thinner-walled pipe, for which the validity of this assumption may be in question, the selection of pipe and recommended installation conditions should be determined by a qualified engineer.

1.1.2 Specific pipe characteristics and end-use requirements may dictate addition to, or modification of the procedures stated or referenced herein.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Sections 10 and 11.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics

D2487 Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)

D2488 Practice for Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)

E11 Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves

F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F1668 Guide for Construction Procedures for Buried Plastic Pipe

AWWA Standard

Keywords

buried installation; flexible thermoplastic pipe; pressure-rated pipe; underground installation ; Thermoplastic pipe/tube/fittings; Underground installation--water supply/distribution systems; Water supply/distribution systems

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.20 (Plastic pipes)

DOI: 10.1520/D2774-01

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