847.1 General Description
This section includes the requirements for water, storm drain, and sewer pipes. The pipe types are: • Galvanized steel pipe and fittings • Steel water pipe • Copper pipe tubing • Steel sewer pipe and casing pipe • Plastic water pipe • Plastic truss sewer pipe • Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe and fittings
847.1.01 Related References
A. Standard Specifications Section 106—Control of Materials Section 848—Pipe Appurtenances B. Referenced Documents ANSI B 16.3 ASTM AWWA C 201 C 202 C 203 C 205 C 301 C 900 A 53/A53M A 139 B 88 (B 88M) D 1248 D 1784 D 1785 D 2239 D 2241 D 2680 D 3034 D 3212 D 3350 F 477 F 714 F 794 F 949 F 1483
847.2 Materials
Each item under this section requires a certification from the manufacturer according to Subsection 106.05, Materials Certification.
847.2.01 Galvanized Steel Pipe and Fittings
A. Requirements Type Use galvanized steel pipe that meets the requirements of ASTM A 53/A 53M. Use standard weight pipe unless otherwise specified. Use fittings of malleable iron that meets the requirements of ANSI B 16.3, except the nipples and couplings shall be the same material as the pipe. B. Fabrication Hot-dip galvanize all fittings, nipples, and couplings according to ASTM A 53/A 53M. C. A cceptance The Department will accept the pipe and fittings based on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
847.2.02 Steel Water Pipe
A. Requirements Type Use materials and requirements indicated in the table: Material Meet Requirements of: Other Requirements Pipe and fittings AWWA C 201 or C 202 Use Grade B steel plate. Designate the pipe by operating pressure class. Bell and spigot joints AWWA C 202 Rubber gasket material AWWA C 301 Steel-bolted couplings Subsection 848.2.02 You may join plain-end steel pipe with steel-bolted couplings. Cement mortar linings AWWA C 205 Coal-tar enamel lining and coating AWWA C 203 B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the pipe based on the certification. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
847.2.03 Copper Pipe Tubing
A. Requirements Use pipe or tubing that meets the requirements of ASTM B 88 (B 88M), Type K. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the tubing based on the certification. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
847.2.04 Steel Sewer Pipe and Casing Pipe
A. Requirements Type: Use the material and requirements indicated in the table: Material Meet Requirements of: Other Requirements Steel sewer pipe and casing pipe ASTM A 53/A 53M or ASTM A 139 The hydrostatic test is not required. Bell and spigot joints AWWA C 202 Rubber gasket material AWWA C 301 Steel-bolted couplings Subsection 848.2.02 You may join plain-end steel pipe with steel- bolted couplings. Cement mortar linings AWWA C 205 Coal-tar enamel lining and coating AWWA C 203 Unless the plans specify otherwise, use standard weight pipe. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the pipe based on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
847.2.05 Plastic Water Pipe
A. Requirements Type: Use polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing that meet the requirements of ASTM D 2239 and ASTM F 714, as they apply to PE3408. Use the following pipe sizes and standards: Pipe Size Pressure Rating Other Requirements 1/2 to 3 in. (15 to 80 mm) meets ASTM D 200 psi (1.4 MPa) or as specified by Engineer SIDR (standard thermoplastic pipe dimension ratio) = 7 3 to 42 in. (*80 to 1050 mm) meets ASTM F 714 As specified by Engineer SDR (standard dimension ratio) as specified by Engineer. Use the Iron Pipe Size system. *Use 3 to 42 in. (80 to 1050 mm) pipe for new construction and for replacing old piping systems used to transport water, municipal sewage, industrial process liquids, effluents, slurries, etc., in both pressure and non-pressure systems. Water Service Line Pipe: Use polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe that meets the requirements of ASTM D 2241, SDR 21, ASTM D 1785 Schedule 40, or ASTM F 1483, Class 200, (PVCO). Use a PVC compound that meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM D 1784, Class 12454 B. Water Main Pipe: Use 4 to 12 in. (100 to 300 mm) diameter PVC pipe that meets the requirements of AWWA C 900. See the plans for the designated dimension ratio (DR). B. Fabrication Extrude the pipe from resin that meets the requirements of ASTM D 3350 with a cell classification of PE345434 C, and ASTM D 1248 pipe-grade resin Type III, Class C, Category 5, Grade P 34. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the pipe based on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
847.2.06 Plastic Truss Sewer Pipe
A. Requirements Type: Use plastic truss sewer pipe, couplings, and fittings that meet the requirements of ASTM D 2680, acrylonitrile butadiene-styrene (ABS), and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) composite sewer piping. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the pipe based on the certification. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
847.2.07 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
A. Requirements Type Use PVC sewer pipe, couplings, and fittings that meet the requirements of ASTM D 3034 (SDR 35), ASTM F 949, or ASTM F 794 (min. pipe stiffness series 46). Ensure that the joints have elastomeric seals that meet the requirements of ASTM F 477. Certification Certify the joint tightness according to ASTM D 3212 and submit a certification according to Subsection 106.05, Materials Certification. B. Fabrication Assemble the pipe according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the pipe based on the certification. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
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