ASTM F1973-99e2 - 10.5.1999
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for the qualification of factory assembled anodeless risers and transition fittings, in sizes through NPS 8, for use in polyethylene (PE) gas distribution systems.

1.2 The test methods described are not intended to be routine quality control tests.

1.3 The values given in parentheses are for informational purposes only.

1.4 Throughout this specification footnotes are provided for informational purposes and shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

CFR Title 49 Part 192

Transportation of Natural and Other Gas By Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards

F1588-96(2019)

Standard Test Method for Constant Tensile Load Joint Test (CTLJT)

F2785-21

Standard Specification for Polyamide 12 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

F2897-23a

Standard Specification for Tracking and Traceability Encoding System of Natural Gas Distribution Components (Pipe, Tubing, Fittings, Valves, and Appurtenances) (Includes all amendments and changes 11/3/2023).

F2945-18(2023)

Standard Specification for Polyamide 11 Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

ANSI/ASME B1.20.1

Pipe Threads, General Purpose (inch)

ANSI B 16.5

Steel Pipe Flanges, Flanged Fittings

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code

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API 1104

Standard for Welding Pipelines and Related Facilities

UL 360

Flexible Metal Hose

ANSI B 31.8

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St., 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.

PPI TR-4

PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Bases (HDB), Pressure Design Bases (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe

E515-11(2022)

Standard Practice for Leaks Using Bubble Emission Techniques

A53/A53M-24

Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless

A513-08

Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D2513-20

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Gas Pressure Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings