ASTM F1901-16 - 1.8.2016
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for polyethylene (PE) pipe and fittings for nonpressure roof drain systems.

1.2 This specification covers pipe and fittings intended for normal residential and commercial uses and is not intended for use in unusual corrosive conditions.

Note 1: Before installing pipe for waste disposal use, the approval of the cognizant building code authority shall be obtained as conditions not found in normal use or temperatures approaching 140°F (60°C) may be encountered.

1.3 Pipe is produced in dimensions based on outside diameters of 32 mm (1.250 in.) and larger in accordance with Specification F714.

1.4 The interchangeability of pipe and fittings made by different manufacturers is not addressed in this specification. Transition fittings for joining pipe and fittings of different manufacturers is provided for in this specification.

1.5 Pipe and fittings are joined by the heat-fusion method, by the electrofusion method, or by using mechanical joints (excluding insert fittings) recommended by the manufacturer.

1.6 In referee decisions, the SI units shall be used for metric-sized pipe and inch-pound units for pipe sized in the IPS system (ANSI B36.10). In all cases, the values given in parentheses are provided for information only.

1.7 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method, Section 7, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D3350-21

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials

B36.10

Standard Dimensions of Steel Pipe (IPS)

F2620-20ae2

Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings (Includes all amendments and changes 3/17/2022).

F1498-08(2020)

Standard Specification for Taper Pipe Threads 60° for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D4976-12a(2020)

Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 11/17/2022).

D5033-00

Standard Guide for Development of ASTM Standards Relating to Recycling and Use of Recycled Plastics (Withdrawn 2007)

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F477-14(2021)

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

D570-22

Standard Test Method for Water Absorption of Plastics

D618-21

Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing

F1290-19

Standard Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings

3607

Polyethylene Pipe: Tolerances on Outside Diameters and Wall Thicknesses

161

Thermoplastic Pipe for the Transport of FluidsNominal Outside Diameters and Nominal Pressures

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

Fed. Std. No. 123

Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)

D3311-22

Standard Specification for Drain, Waste, and Vent (DWV) Plastic Fittings Patterns

D2444-21

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

D2412-21

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

D2122-22

Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings

D1600-18

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

F714-24

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Outside Diameter

D543-21

Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents