1.1 This specification covers polyethylene (PE) thermoplastic pipelines used to convey, at rated pressures of 80 to 200 psi, water that is to be used for irrigation purposes. This specification includes criteria for classifying the pipe materials, a system of nomenclature for plastic pipe, requirements for pipe, test methods, joints, fittings, certification, and marking. 1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. 1.3 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. |
Fed. Std. No. 123 | Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies) Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS. |
MIL-STD-129 | Marking for Shipment and Storage |
D1600-18 | Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024) |
D1599-18 | Standard Test Method for Resistance to Short-Time Hydraulic Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings |
D1598-23 | Standard Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure |
D1505-18 | Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique |
D1248-16 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable |
D1238-23a | Standard Test Method for Melt Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer (Includes all amendments and changes 12/6/2023). |
D2609-21 | Standard Specification for Plastic Insert Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe |
D2683-20 | Standard Specification for Socket-Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter-Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing |
D2837-22 | Standard Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Products |
D3035-22 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (DR-PR) Based on Controlled Outside Diameter |
D3261-24 | Standard Specification for Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe and Tubing |
D3350-21 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials |
F412-23 | Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems |
D2122-22 | Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings |
D2239-22 | Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDR-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter |
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