High Quality
Open the downloaded document, and select print from the file menu (PDF reader required).
8
InstallationStandardForABSSEWERPIPEANDFITTINGSIAPMO
IS
11·2003
o
o
1.0
1.1
SCOPE
ThisInstallationStandardshallapplyto
ABS,
BuildingSewerPipeandFittingsasgoverned
by
theUniformPlumbingCode.Material
Standard
ASTMD2751,
Standard
SpecificationforAcrylonitrile-ButadieneStyrene
(ABS)
SewerPipe
and
Fittingsshall
form
part
ofthis
InstallationStandard.
Materialsshallbelimitedtobuildingsewersreceivingdomesticsewageexcludingspecialandindustrialwaste.sockets.
ABS
pipe
markingsshall
bein
accordancewithD
2751.
[UPC301.1.2]
2.1.2Fittings.
RefertoTables
in
ASTMD
2751
for
dimensions
and
tolerancesfor
fitting
sockets,spigots,andlayinglengths.
ABS
fittingmarkingsshall
be
inaccordancewithD
2751.
[UPC301.1.2]
2.1.3SolventCement.
Solventcementshall
be
asspecified
in
ASTM
StandardD
2235.
Solventcementlabelmarkingsshall
bein
accordance
with
D
2235.
713.0
715.0718.0316.1
317.0
705.1.1
705.1.7
719.0
720.0
723.0
Table
14-1
o
o
oo
Note:
The
followingsections
of
the
Uniform
Plumbing
Code
apply.
103.5
.Inspection
and
Testing
101.4.1.1
RepairsandAlterations
203.0
Definition
ABS
206.0
DomesticSewage
301.1
MinimumStandards
310.0
VVorkmanship
312.0
IndependentSystems313.3and
313.4
ProtectionofPiping,Materials,andStructures
314.0
HangersandSupports
315.0
Trenching,
Excavation,
and
BackfillTypesofJointIncreasers
IRed
ucersCaulkedJoints
Elastomeric
Gasketed
and
Rubber-RingJointsSewer
R e q u ~ r e d
BuildingSewerMaterialsGrade,Support,
and
ProtectionofBuildingSewersCleanoutsSewerand
VVater
PipesBuildingSewerTestASTMD2751'
1Althoughthisstandardisreferenced
in
Table14-1,someofthetubeorfittingsshowninthestandardare
not
acceptableforuse
under
theUniformPlumbingCode.
2.0PRODUCTREQUIREMENTS
2.1
MinimumStandards2.1.1
Pi
pe.
ABS
pipe
is
furnished
in
straightlengths.
RefertoTables
in
D2751
for
dimensions
and
tolerancesforpipe
and
pipe
2.22.32.3.1
2.4
2.4.1
2.52.6
Workmanship
All
piping
systemcomponentsshallbe
alignedproperly
without
strain.Pipeshall
not
be
bent
or
pulled
intopositionafter
beingsolventcemented.Pipe
and
fittings
shallbe
so
positioned
that
identifying
markingsshall
be
readily
visible
for
inspection.[UPC310.0]
ProtectionofPipingStorage
Pipe
and
fittings
should
not
be
stored
forlongperiods
in
directsunlight.However,exposuretodirectsunlight
during
normal
constructionperiodsis
not
harmful.Pipe
shallbe
storedinsuch
a
manner
asto
preventsaggingorbending.
Trenching,Excavation,andBackfillTrenching
The
width
ofthetrench
at
any
point
belowthetop
ofthepipeshouldnot
be
greaterthan
necessaryto
provideadequateroom
forjoiningthepipeandcompactingtheside
fills.
[UPC315.0]
AlignmentandGrade
Thepipeshouldbe
bedded
true
to
lineand
grade,
uniformly
and
continuouslysupportedon
firm,
stablematerial.
Blockingshallnotbeusedtobringthepipeto
grade.The
bedding
shallconform
to
Section
718.0
ofthe
UniformPlumbing
Code.
Backfill
Thebackfillshallconform
to
Section315.4oftheUniformPlumbingCode.
401
IS11
2.72.7.12.7.22.7.32.7.3.12.7.3.22.7.3.3
402
JointsCaulkedJoints
Makeconnectionsortransitions
to
bell-andspigotcast
iron
soil
pipe
and
fittings,
and
to
bell-and-spigot
pipeand
fittings
ofother
materials
with
approved
mechanical
compressionjointsdesignedforthisuse,or
caulked
joints
made
in
anapproved
manner.
In
caulking,packthejoint
with
oakumor
hemp
and
fill
with
molten
leadtoa
depth
of
not
less
than
one
(1)
inch
(25.4mm).Allowa
period
offour
(4)
minutesforcooling,followingwhich,caulk
the
lead
at
theinside
and
outsideedgesofthe
joint.Leadshall
notbe
overheated.[UPC705.1.1]
Note:
Caulkedjointsshouldbeavoided
if
possible.
Gasket-TypeJoints
Pipeshall
be
cut
square
withsawsorpipe
cutters
designed
specificallyforplasticpipe;
protectpipeand
fittings
from
serrated
holding
devices
and
abrasion.
1.
Wipe
thepipe
spigot,
rubber
gasket,and
insideofthesocketcleanofalldirt
and
moisture.
2.
Coat
the
socket
and
gasketevenly
with
avegetablebasepastelubricant.
3.
Slide
the
gasketonthe
spigotand
against
thebackup
ring
and
snap
itto
remove
any
twist.
4.
Force
the
spigotintothesocket.Check
that
the
joint
is
properly
connected
by
usinganythin
feeler
gaugethat
the
gasket
is
not
loopedbackoverthe
backup
ring.
SolventCementJoints
Selection.
Solventcement
shall
be
recommended
for
ABS
by
themanufacturer.
Follow
manufacturer'srecommendationsfor
types
ofsolventcement
for
such
conditions
as
temperatureover
100°F
(38°C),
orhumidity
over
60%.
Handling(tomaintaineffectiveness).
Solvent
cement
containers
nolarger
than
1
quart
(1
liter)
shouldbeusedin
the
field(toavoidthickening
due
toevaporation).Keepcontainerclosed
and
inthe
shade
when
not
in
use.Keep
applicator
submergedin
solventcementbetweenapplications.
When
solventcementbecomesthicker,THROWIT
AWAY.
Solventcement
shall
NOTbe
thinned.
SizeofApplicator.
Applicator
should
be
aboutonehalfthepipe
diameter.
Do
not
2007
CALIFORNIAPLUMBING
CODE
usesmallapplicatoron
large
pipes.
Ordinary
pure
bristle
paintbrush
or
applicatorsfurnished
withproduct
are
satisfactory.
2.7.3.4
Application.
Solvent
cement
shall
be
applieddeliberately,
but
without
delay(two
men
may
beneeded
to
make
largejoints).Usespecialcare
whentemperature
isover
lOO°F
(38°C)
or
humidity
is
over
60%.
2.7.4
SAFETYREQUIREMENTS
ANDPRECAUTIONS
2.7.4.1
General.
Solventscontained
in
ABS
plastic
pipe
cementsareclassified
as
airborne
contaminants
and
flammableand
combustibleliquids.
Precautions
listed
in
this
appendixshouldbe
followed
to
avoidinjurytopersonnel
and
the
hazard
offire.
2.7.4.2
SafetyPrecautions.
Prolonged
breathingofsolvent
vapors
should
be
avoided.When
pipe
and
fittingsarebeingjoined
in
partiallyenclosedareas,aventilatingdeviceshould
be
usedinsuch
a
mannerto
minimizethe
entry
of
vapors
intothebreathingareas.
2.7.4.3
Solventcementsshould
bekeptaway
from
allsources
of
ignition,
heat,sparks,and
open
flame.
2.7.4.4
Containers
for
solventcements
should
be
kept
tightlyclosedexcept
when
the
cementisbeingused.
2.7.4.5
All
rags
andothermaterialsused
for
mopping
up
spillsshould
be
kept
in
asafety
waste
receptacle
whichshould
be
emptied
daily.
2.7.4.6
Mostof
thesolvents
usedin
ABS
pipe
cementscan
be
consideredeyeirritants
and
contact
with
the
eyeshould
be
avoidedforit
may
causeeyeinjury.
Proper
eyeprotection
andtheuse
ofchemical
gogglesor
faceshieldsisadvisable
where
the
possibilityof
splashing
exists
in
handling
solvent
cements.
In
caseofeyecontact,flush
with
plenty
of
water
for15
minutes
and
callaphysicianimmediately.
2.7.4.7
Repeated
contact
with
the
skinshould
be
avoided.
Proper
gloves
impervious
to
and
unaffected
by
the
solvents
shouldbeworn
when
frequentcontact
with
theskin
is
likely.Applicationofthesolvents
or
solvent
cements
with
rags
andbare
hand
is
not
recommended.Brushes
and
other
suitable
applicatorscanbe
used
effectively
for
applyingthesolventcement,
thus
avoiding
skin
contact.
In
the
event
ofexcessive
contact,removecontaminatedclothing
andwash
skin
with
soap
and
water.
~
__
.
..._.
.
__
.
__
~ _ ~ _ ~
__
. _ ~ _ ~
__
..
_._
.....
_
..
..
~
_.
__
~ ~
__
n_.
..
_.
_
ASSSEWERPIPEANDFITTINGS
IS
11
o
o
o
oo
o
2.7.22.7.2.1
Step1Cutpipesquarewith
hand
saw
and
miterbox,mechanicalcut-offsaw,ortubecutterdesignedforplastic.Step2Reaminside
and
chamferoutsideofpipe(toeliminateallburrs).Step3Cleanalldirt,moisture,andgreasefrompipeandsocket.Useaclean,
dry
rag.Step4Checkdryfitofpipeinfitting.Pipeshouldenterfittingsocketfrom
1/3
to
3/4
depthofsocket.Step5
Apply
alightcoatof
ABS
solvent
cement
to
inside
of
socket
using
straight
outward
strokes(to
keep
excesssolvent
out
ofsocket).Thisis
also
to
prevent
solventcementdamage
to
pipe.
Forloosefits,
apply
a
second
coatof
solvent
cement.Timeis
importantat
thisstage.
See
Section
2.7.3.4.
Step6Whileboththeinsidesocketsurface
and
theoutsidesurfaceofthepipe
are
SOFT
and
WET
with
solvent
cement,forcefullybottomthe
pipe
inthesocket,givingthepipeaonequarterturn,
if
possible.The
pipe
mustgotothebottomofthesocket.Step7
Hold
thejoint
together
until
tight
(partialset).Step8Wipeexcesscementfromthepipe.Aproperlymadejointwillnormally
show
a
beadaround
its
entire
perimeter.
Any
gaps
may
indicate
insufficient
cementorthe
use
of
light
bodied
cementon
larger
diameters
where
heavy
bodied
cementshouldhavebeenused.Step9Thesystemshall
not
betesteduntilthejointshavecured(set)atleastas
long
as
recommendedbythe
manufacturer.
SpecialJointsConnectiontoNon-PlasticPipe
Whenconnectingplasticpipetoothertypespiping,useonlyapprovedtypesoffittings
and
adapters,designed
for
the
specific
transitionintended.
ADOPTED:1976REVISED:1981,1987,2003
403
Add a Comment
fsteven34left a comment