ASTM F1924-01 - 10.10.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification describes requirements and test methods for the qualification of plastic bodied mechanical fittings for use with outside diameter controlled polyethylene (PE) gas distribution pipe, nominal 2 pipe size (IPS) and smaller complying with Specification D2513. In addition, it specifies general requirements of the material from which these fittings are made.

1.2 The test methods described in this specification are not intended to be used as routine quality control tests.

1.3 This specification covers the types of mechanical fittings described in 3.2.1.

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

1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, 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.

1.6 The text of this specification references notes and footnotes, which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of this specification.

 
2. Referenced Documents

CFR, Title 49, Part 192

Pipeline Safety Regulations Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, DODSSP, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5098, http://dodssp.daps.dla.mil.

PPI TR-4

Recommended Hydrostatic Strengths and Design Stresses for Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings Compounds Available from Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI), 105 Decker Court, Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062, http://www.plasticpipe.org.

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).

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D1598-23

Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure

ASME B31.8

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems Available from American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), ASME International Headquarters, Three Park Ave., New York, NY 10016-5990, http://www.asme.org.

D2513-20

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

D2837-22

Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Products

F412-23

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems

F1588-96(2019)

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

D1600-18

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