3248.1SCOPE
Provide polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe for use as pipe Culverts or pipe sewers.
3248.2REQUIREMENTS
Provide PVC pipe listed on the APL and pipe with couplings and fittings meeting the requirements of the following:
Pipe and Fittings Based on Controlled Inside Diameter
With a Smooth Interior and Fittings
with ASTM D3212, Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals. Elastomeric seals (gaskets) used for joining pipes must meet ASTM F77, Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe. 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. Provide PVC pipe and fittings manufactured from virgin PVC compounds . May use clean, reworked PVC Materials from the manufacturer’s own production if the pipe and fittings meet the requirements of this section. Mitered sections are not allowed. Store and handle corrugated PVC pipe as recommended by the manufacturer. Provide PVC pipe manufactured no more than six months prior to installation. Do not use damaged pipe.
3248.3SAMPLING AND TESTING
Polyvinyl Chloride 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 304, PVC 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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