1.1 This specification establishes requirements for polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) plastic hot- and cold-water tubing and distribution systems components made in one standard dimension ratio and intended for 100 psig (6.9 bar) water service up to and including a maximum working temperature of 180°F (82°C). Components are comprised of tubing, fittings, valves and manifolds. Tubing may incorporate an optional polymeric inner, middle or outer layer. Testing of Specification F 1807 and F 2159 fittings and PE-RT tubing to the requirements of this standard indicate that these fittings are appropriate for use with PE-RT piping systems. Requirements and test methods are included for materials, workmanship, dimensions and tolerances, burst pressure, sustained pressure, oxidative resistance, temperature cycling tests, bend strength and environmental stress cracking. Also included are tests related to system malfunctions. The components covered by this specification are intended for use in residential and commercial, hot and cold, potable water distribution systems. 1.2 The text of this specification references notes, footnotes, and appendixes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the specification. Note 1—Suggested hydrostatic design stresses and hydrostatic pressure ratings for tubing and fittings are listed in Appendix X1. UV labeling guidelines are provided in Appendix X2. Design, assembly, and installation considerations are provided in Appendix X3. An optional performance qualification and an in-plant quality control program are recommended in Appendix X4. 1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. 1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods 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. |
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FED-STD-123 | Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) |
MIL-STD-129 | Marking for Shipment and Storage |
PPI TR-3 | Policies and Procedures for Developing Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Hydrostatic Design Stresses (HDS), Pressure Design Basis (PDB), Strength Design Basis (SDB), and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe |
F2159-23a | Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps for SDR9 Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing (Includes all amendments and changes 3/13/2023). |
F1807-23 | Standard Specification for Metal Insert Fittings Utilizing a Copper Crimp Ring, or Alternate Stainless Steel Clamps, for SDR9 Cross-linked Polyethylene (PEX) Tubing and SDR9 Polyethylene of Raised Temperature (PE-RT) Tubing |
D1598-23 | Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure |
D1599-18 | Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings |
D1600-18 | Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024) |
D2749-22 | Standard Symbols for Dimensions of Plastic Pipe Fittings |
D2837-22 | Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Products |
D3350-21 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials |
D3895-19 | Standard Test Method for Oxidative-Induction Time of Polyolefins by Differential Scanning Calorimetry |
F412-23 | Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems |
F1282-23a | Standard Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe (Includes all amendments and changes 7/18/2023). |
F1473-23 | Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins |
D2122-22 | Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings |
PPI TR-4 | PPI Listing of Hydrostatic Design Basis (HDB), Strength Design Basis (SDB), Pressure Design Basis (PDB) and Minimum Required Strength (MRS) Ratings for Thermoplastic Piping Materials or Pipe |
B36.10 | Standards Dimensions of Steel Pipe (NTS) |
F2023-21 | Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Oxidative Resistance of Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX) Pipe, Tubing and Systems to Hot Chlorinated Water |
ISO 13760 | : Plastics pipes for the conveyance of fluids under pressure -- Miners rule -- Calculation method for cumulative damage |
D618-21 | Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing |
D1898-68(1989) | Standard Practice for Sampling of Plastics (Withdrawn 1998) |
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