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3247Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe

MN · 2025 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 903–0 Save this section

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3247.1SCOPE

Provide corrugated polyethylene (CP) dual-wall pipe for use as pipe Culverts or pipe sewers.

3247.2REQUIREMENTS

Provide corrugated polyethylene dual-wall pipe listed on the APL and pipe with couplings and fittings meeting the requirements of the following:

(1)AASHTO M 294 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe, 300- to 15500-

mm (12- to 60-in.) Diameter, Type “S” pipe

(2)Section 12 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
(3)Watertight joints that meet a 10.8 psi laboratory test per ASTM D3212, Standard

Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals , and utilize a bell and spigot design with a gasket meeting ASTM F477, Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe Provide corrugated polyethylene pipe and fittings manufactured from high- density polyethylene

(HDPE)virgin compounds. May use clean, reworked polyethylene Materials from the manufacturer’s own

production, if the pipe and fittings produced meet the requirements of this section. Submit a laboratory certification that the pipe connection for each size pipe meets or exceeds the requirements in this section. Submit the shop drawings of each pipe coupler and any additional mechanical connections required by the Plans. Mitered end sections are not allowed. Store and handle corrugated polyethylene pipe as recommended by the manufacturer . Provide pipe manufactured no more than twelve months prior to installation. Do not use damaged pipe.

3247.3SAMPLING AND TESTING

Corrugated Polyethylene pipe manufacturing facilities are required to participate and be in compliance with AASHTO's National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) for producers of AASHTO M 294, plastic pipe. Submit a manufacturer’s Certificate of Compliance with each pipe shipment including date manufactured and Nominal and actual inside pipe diameters.

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Source: Minnesota Standard Specifications for Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 903–0 of 1,081. View official source ↗

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