ASTM F1803-06 - 1.4.2006
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) closed profile sewer pipe and fittings with integral bell and elastomeric seal joints or plain end pipe with couplings in sizes (18 to 60 in.) based on a controlled inside diameter.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

The following safety hazard caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section , of this specification: 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.

Note 1

Pipe and fittings produced to this specification should be installed in accordance with Practice D 2321.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D2412-21

Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading

D2444-21

Standard Practice for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F477-14(2021)

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

F679-21

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Large-Diameter Plastic Gravity Sewer Pipe and Fittings

Fed. Std. No. 123

Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

F402-18

Standard Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D3212-21

Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D1784-20

Standard Classification System and Basis for Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Compounds

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D2855-20

Standard Practice for the Two-Step (Primer and Solvent Cement) Method of Joining Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) or Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Pipe and Piping Components with Tapered Sockets

D2152-23

Standard Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by Acetone Immersion

D2321-20

Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications